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Stunning Waterfront! Easy access stairs to water, wifi. Central AC , 2 bathrooms

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A residential property with a fenced backyard, a small shed, and a house with a porch.
A residential property with a small pond, a wooden deck, and a well-maintained lawn.
A house with a pond, a wooden deck, and a small waterfall.
A bed with a patterned bedspread and two pillows, a wall with a geometric decoration, and a plain wall in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with blinds, a ceiling light, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Balsam Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Kawartha Lakes, ON
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shadow Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fenelon Falls
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kawartha Lakes

Located in Kawartha Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront. Station Gallery of Fenelon Falls and Colborne Street Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Byrnell Golf Club and Fenelon Falls Marina. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Kawartha Lakes, ON

What's nearby

  • Balsam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shadow Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sturgeon Lake - 17 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Fenelon Falls - 17 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Lake Simcoe - 30 min drive - 36.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Godfathers Pizza - Fenelon Falls - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Portage House Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Station, The Works Chip Truck - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Smokin Dave's Bbq And Beyond - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kawartha Slices - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Waterfront! Easy access stairs to water, wifi. Central AC , 2 bathrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Stunning Waterfront! Easy access stairs to water, wifi. Central AC , 2 bathrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Waterfront! Easy access stairs to water, wifi. Central AC , 2 bathrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Waterfront! Easy access stairs to water, wifi. Central AC , 2 bathrooms?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Stunning Waterfront! Easy access stairs to water, wifi. Central AC , 2 bathrooms located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Shadow Lake and Balsam Lake. Mitchell Lake and Byrnell Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay! Tanya is a wonderful host and this is a beautiful space
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and quiet location. Everyone waves to you. Spacious and comfortable cottage. I would rent again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay!!

Location was beautiful, the cottage was awesome, very well kept. I will recommend and hopefully stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage. Great for boating, water sports and relaxing in front of the beautiful view with family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Vacation

Nice clean cottage Good amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tanya is a great host. The cottage location is fabulous! Right on the shores of Balsam Lake. Drinking your morning coffee by the water - heaven. The cottage has all that is needed to enjoy your stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Really great cottage - kept very clean and great access to water. Tanya was an excellent host - always helped with all our questions and responded immediately. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2022
Thanks so much Robin! Glad you enjoyed your stay ! Thanks for being the perfect guest and leaving the place in excellent condition! Enjoy the rest of your summer !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday

we had a great week! very quiet, friendly neighbours, lovely house. Perfect holiday, exactly what we wanted :D
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for fishing! Our kids caught a ton of fish right off the dock!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

We had such a nice time at this Vrbo. We had everything we needed and the view was spectacular! Our host was very attentive and quick to respond with any questions we may have had! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Balsam Lake location

Everything I’m cottage as advertised! Nice to have a canoe and kayak available to use. Water was clean and warm enough for swimming! Overall we had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
great to hear!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottahecvacay

Comfortable, cozy indoors with all the amenities and an amazing lakefront location. Balsam Lake was perfect for kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, or just relaxing on a floater or the gorgeous and spacious new deck, this cottage was perfect for our 2-week getaway (5 adults over 45). Price was great for an ideal location!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as described

Great week, good weather, host responded quickly to all questions. Big deck and roomy inside too.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2021
Thanks for the wonder review! So glad all went well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing

We really enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of seating indoors and out, nice access to the water for adults and children, and the kitchen was well stocked. You might want to be bring your own can opener, though . Our host was gracious and responded to our questions quickly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay ! We will get a new can opener sent over there pronto.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cottage

Perfect cottage, fantastic location, quiet lake.....beautiful bay window overseeing the lake, massive deck, plenty of space inside and out. Communication was impeccable. Overall highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Thanks so much the beautiful review ! So glad you enjoyed our cottage. Have a great summer !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cottage

We enjoyed the stay very much and was shocked at how well stocked it was. We could have brought less stuff but we will know for next time. The owner was very good at fast responses to any questions. Would highly recommend this cottage to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation

We had a wonderful week with our son, his wife and our grandson. Cottage had plenty of room and was stocked with everything we need. My son has a boat and it was great to have the dock right out front and the fishing was excellent! Situated in the bay the water was so calm, nice quiet peaceful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2021
Thanks for the wonderful review ! So glad you guys you guys had a great time !
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

The home with a view

This home has a large window facing the lake and that is what makes it. The back deck is also an added asset. The neighbours were welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Balsam Lake

It is a wonderful place, couldn't have asked for a more well equipped cottage. Great location, loved the patio & the dock. Spent lots of time just enjoying the view. Very relaxing. Very informative host. St host
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage

I loved the property. Very roomy. Hostess was great getting back to usThis cottage is well equipped My only issue was we had no garbage container for outside to put garbage in before we make a visit to the dump.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Hi Diane,glad you had a great time! Taking away garbage is very common in the majority of cottage rentals. We have tried to leave the bin open many times for our guests but sadly it became a disaster as you can imagine otherwise of course we would leave it open. It’s very clearly stated in our listing. Have a great rest of your summer !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Balsam Lake Gem!

What a beautiful spot! The cottage was clean and well stocked. Communication with the owner was clear and quick. The best part is the view from the huge deck looking out onto the water. There are lots of comfortable chairs and a huge umbrella for shade. We brought our own boat and were able to launch nearby (for a small fee) at Nahma lodge.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Thanks so much Kerri! so happy you enjoyed your time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and relaxing

Beautiful cottage, well equipped. Wonderful lake front and roomy cottage. Would definitely return. Unfortunately the A/C failed halfway through the week and we spent two afternoons dealing with repairmen that could not fix the issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
So sorry about the a/c they had to order a part set to arrive Monday. Luckily it was cool outside during those two days.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Balsam Lake, Kawartha Lakes

My daughter and I had a lovely time at this lakefront property. Weather was perfect for this time of year (last week of Sept.) which allowed for outdoor activities or just relaxing on the deck overlooking the water and watching the ducks and swans. The home was furnished with whatever we required, especially the kitchen. Overall, the neighbourhood was quiet and the property well-maintained. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Cottage was nice and had everything we needed. We did have an issue with the neighbours big dogs pooping on our yard multiple times and left for us to pick up. The neighbours were very noisy on the weekend to the point we had to go inside for some noise relief. View was amazing and water was clean with easy access.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Vacation Week

Excellent vacation property. Enjoyed all aspects of the cottage. Our only negative was it was a little tight with 12 people re 1 washroom. It was clean and fresh when we arrived. Our younger grandchildren enjoyed the sandpit and its closeness to the water. Location was great. The older kids liked swimming and the water sports. Great selection of kids sand toys. Thanks for a wonderful week.
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