Rare Find: Private Cottage on 500 ft of Clear Waterfront — Book Your Escape

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Property grounds
A wooden cabin with a deck and stairs leading to a covered area.
A wooden dock leading to a lake with boats and umbrellas.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a fireplace, a sofa, and a hanging chair.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Gilmour, ON
  • Place, Steenburg Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Limerick Lake Marina
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Chandos Lake
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Marmora and Lake

Located in Marmora and Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Village Playhouse and Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Limerick Lake Marina and West Bay Narrows Marina.
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Map
Gilmour, ON

What's nearby

  • Steenburg Lake - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Tudor and Cashel Town Hall - 23 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Limerick Lake Marina - 26 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Bancroft Gem and Mineral Museum - 44 min drive - 56.6 km
  • Chandos Lake - 46 min drive - 43.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Vito's Pizzeria - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Hendo Party Palace - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Al's Hillbilly BBQ - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Chip Truck - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Creek Resort Inc - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rare Find: Private Cottage on 500 ft of Clear Waterfront — Book Your Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rare Find: Private Cottage on 500 ft of Clear Waterfront — Book Your Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rare Find: Private Cottage on 500 ft of Clear Waterfront — Book Your Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rare Find: Private Cottage on 500 ft of Clear Waterfront — Book Your Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rare Find: Private Cottage on 500 ft of Clear Waterfront — Book Your Escape located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Steenburg Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Tudor and Cashel Town Hall and Limerick Lake Marina. Gunter Lake and Chandos Lake are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time here because we loved it so much. Plenty of boats and water activities, the lake access is great - a sandy spot, but also a dock with ladder and diving board. The space is private enough but not isolated. The cottage is beautiful, safe-feeling and well-kept. Big enough for our two families, but small enough to feel cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 8 had an amazing time swimming, looking at the stars and relaxing at this amazing cottage. The kids spent hours in the beautiful calm lake, the internet was reliable to watch the World Cup matches, and super quiet and tranquil at night to stargaze and get some rest in. The hosts were quick to reply and responded to all of our inquires within minutes. We're already talking about coming back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of heaven, gorgeous lake, perfect Dock with comfortable chairs, sun umbrellas, diving board and stairs down. Swimming divine, view divine. The cottage is rustic and has all you would need. Very private, comfortable beds. The outdoor shower is wonderful. Kayaks, canoe, all the toys for everyone to enjoy the water. The loons live very near the cottage, their call is magical. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a really wonderful place to stay. As advertised, cottage was cozy and nice and clean. It had all the necessities. The outdoor shower was clean and lovely. The swimming was good, the boats were good. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Quick family getaway

This was a lovely place to explore with little kids. the cottage was perfectly tidy and had everything on hand you could possibly need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

A truly amazing cottage experience

This cottage is one of a kind. It has the rustic feel of a log cabin but with all the comforts of home. There's a modern BBQ with a gorgeous outdoor space for dining. The waterfront is amazing and we enjoyed the kayaks, canoe, and SUP. I would definitely love to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Perfect Family Gateway!

Our family of three had an amazing week at the Orange Canoe cabin. The location is excellent, with stunning views of the lake in a peaceful, natural setting. The cabin itself was cozy, exceptionally clean, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. There were plenty of activities for the whole family, and the host was responsive and communicative throughout the process. I would totally recommend this property to anyone seeking a relaxing retreat away from the city.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing, enjoyable, easygoing

We stayed for 3 nights, we enjoyed the waterfront view and activities like kiaking, board paddling, and jumping board. We had one rainy day where we enjoy staying inside and playing board games and watching movies. It was great remarkably staying we will remember for life
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful week at the cottage!

My wife, son and I had such an amazing time at the Orange Canoe cottage! The hosts were amazing - a smooth process and great communication throughout. The cottage was clean and exactly as described. We loved the waterfront and everything was there that we needed to have a great time on the water. Our boy loved jumping off the diving board into the nice clean, deep water. We couldn't ask for a better vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

A Quintessential Ontario Cottage Experience

From the moment you see the Orange Canoe sign welcoming you at the edge of the property, you know you are in for a treat. The cottage is the sort of warm wood cottage I remember from my childhood with the tasteful touch of one who appreciates art that mirrors nature. The lake is pristine and makes for soul quenching swims and peaceful paddles by canoe or kayak. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent getaway

Our family (19/16/12 kids) enjoyed the house along with the kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards. We also liked grilling our meals. Hearing the loons on the lake at night was a special treat. The hosts provided everything we needed for our stay. The only suggestion would be more bath towels. The immense DVD collection was great too! Thank you for opening your home to our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second time at the Orange Canoe

Came back for 2022, having spent a week here in 2021. Everything was as described. Dock/Kayaks/cottage was amazing. Very nice location, quiet area and lake. The area did get hit hard by the May storm, but the property was clear of downed trees and debris. Nothing but positives about this rental. Outdoor shower is a nice little touch and they have a very friendly chipmunk!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent summer break

Spent 7 days at property, everything was as described. Very quiet location, on a quiet lake. View was spectacular, cottage larger than we thought. Plenty of space, and plenty of things to do. Kayak, paddle board & canoe were a nice break from lounging on the dock in the sun. Cottage was clean and was stocked with plenty of fire wood and a jug of drinking water. Very pleased with our choice. Communication with property owners was easy and straight forward. Questions were answered promptly. No complaints overall and our family had an enjoyable, memorable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

A classic cottage getaway!

We rented this cottage for a week in July, to spend with our kids (age 3 and 19). Everyone had the best time! There is something for everyone, from swimming on the lily pad to fishing off the dock to canoeing around, there was always something to do. The cottage has everything you could need including kitchen stuff, board games, life jackets, books, DVDs etc. There are two fire pits and the property is situated on a point with a cute little path through the woods to get to the end. It’s exactly what we wanted and we feel so lucky to have been able to spend time in this wonderful place. A few things to note: the listing states there is a hot tub, jacuzzi, and AC. There is not. Also, the little beach area didn’t end up being good for swimming as there were lots of leaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thanks so much for your feedback Allison. Apologies for the few incorrect items (AC, hot tub, jacuzzi). We never had these and aren’t sure how they were accidentally added. I have removed all of them.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property, private setting. Enjoyed relaxing on the dock, kayaking and fishing. The outdoor shower was a great hit, lots of hot water. A well equipped place, fully stocked kitchen, lots of out door water toys and floats. Thank you very much.Sadly we forgot to sign the guest book. Suzanne & Steve
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutley loved our time at The Orange Canoe. Cabin was extremely well appointed, had everything we needed and super comfortable. Lake and property were amazing as well. A fantastic experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to relax.

When we got at the cottage, the owners were leaving. We had very enjoyable conversations. Then she told us that they left things in the fridge for us. They weren’t exaggerating. Michelle and her hubby were very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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