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Kawartha Lakes Cottage

Looking back from the deck at the cottage

Looking towards the water from the kitchen

Dining area with water cooler and AC to keep
It nice inside

Very good

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

Explore the area

Lakefield, ON

Place, Katchewanooka Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Trent University
‪11 min drive‬
Place, Rice Lake
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master befroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom with a view

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor play area

About this property

Kawartha Lakes Cottage

Original Kawarthan cottage on the shimmering shores of Kathchewanooka lake.
This rustic cottage will take you back in time maybe to a more peaceful time, with stunning moonscapes, tranquil sunsets and clear blue skies. Although the building has amazing character it is old, also modest But is equipped with everything you need for your stay. Arrive to a meadow that rolls down to the cottage built just steps away from the shore, listen to the loons call and watch the bald eagles soar from island to island. This 60 feet of private lakefront is magical with a deck, a floating dock and fire pit. Trees for shade and also perfect to hang a hammock, Picnic table, with bbq, outdoor umbrella table set, couch set and even a new set of Jo4 Muskoka chairs makes this a perfect getaway. The fishing is world class and sure to impress any angler or just a first timer! The water is crystal clear, The shore is shallow and Sandy - the best swimming can be found off the end of the dock (no diving) Shallow Water! With a great golf corse and winery with farm restaurant only steps away you can cook and picnic or head out for a great food and drink experience- no car necessary!
This property is sure to produce an authentic Kawarthan cottage experience.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Please contain your butts to a can and remove

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9546089

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lakefield

Selwyn is home to this cottage. Selwyn Conservation Area and Warsaw Caves Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Riverview Park and Zoo and McLean Berry Farm. Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary and Wild Water & Wheels are also worth visiting.

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Lakefield, ON

What's nearby

Katchewanooka Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Trent University - 11 min drive - 15.1 km
Pigeon Lake - 22 min drive - 27.8 km
Peterborough Memorial Centre - 26 min drive - 29.5 km
Rice Lake - 28 min drive - 37.1 km

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
‪Jack's Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min drive
‪Lakefield Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kawartha Lakes Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Kawartha Lakes Cottage?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kawartha Lakes Cottage on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$264, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kawartha Lakes Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kawartha Lakes Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Kawartha Lakes Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kawartha Lakes Cottage located?

Situated in Selwyn, this cottage is steps from Katchewanooka Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lakefield Lock and St. John the Baptist Anglican Church. Lakefield Park and Lakefield Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.0

Very good

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Van Axel E.

13 October 2025

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

We had a great stay there, unwinding from the city.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 September 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

the property was really nice, the house was a bit old and not the cleanest but we made due. we booked very last minute so i can’t complain.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

28 August 2024

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

Lakefield Cottage

Quaint little place with a rustic feel. Loved being right on the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

10 October 2024

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

3rd time staying here since August

Love this rustic cottage! Its a perfect place right on the lake. Great and responsive communication with the owner and the cottage is very clean! Highly recommended!😁

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

14 August 2024

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

Classic Cottage! Gen-X will appreciate!

Quaint little cottage. Bring pillows and blankets, water cooler with jug of water available. Beautiful location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

4/10 Poor

Colleen & Greg B.

8 August 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not As Advertised

Fine if you are okay with grunge, bacteria and bugs (dead and alive).

Plenty of bugs; mostly ants; alive and dead; roaming all surfaces

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

6/10 Okay

Hollie B.

9 September 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Simple process.. BBQ was not working, but was able to immediately contact host . Issue was resolved with a new BBQ, But took a couple days. Nice fire pit. Good dock. A bit weedy for swimming, but great paddle boarding lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

Alana R.

7 August 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Retreat

We rented this cabin for a girls weekend . The property was as advertised, rustic. But the water frontage , dock, location was beautiful. The correspondence with the property owner was seem-less . Water is not potable but the water coolers were convenient. Excellent outdoor space which was precisely what we wanted !

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

Verified

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth D.

16 August 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Old Cottage

I couldn't use The portable barbecue as it was disheveled and dirty inside. The floors were sloped. I spent a half a day or more sweeping the cobwebs with pine needles off of the picnic table, the Muskogee chairs and the chair set on the deck. I to rinse and wipe everything to get the bird poop off. Then I started in on the dock that was covered in Goose poo, duck poo and seagull poo. And I got that swept off into a garbage bag and then the rain rinsed and I swept. There was no internet. Would have been nice if some of the windows would have opened more.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy B.

2 August 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Waterfront/Sub Par Cottage

The location of the cottage was beautiful and we very much enjoyed the waterfront location. Although, the water is very weedy so not really great for kids to swim in. The canoe had no seats so was difficult to actually use. No life jackets were provided for the canoe or paddleboat. The listing advertised wifi but it didn’t actually have any. The host suggested we make personal hotspots off our own phones which we did and did work. But not as advertised. The floors of the cottage are extremely sloped and there is evidence of the roof leaking with stained and broken ceiling tiles. The bathroom was functional but definitely not luxury. Take very quick showers as you only get a couple of minutes of hot water. The kitchen had everything you needed. There was no propane in the bbq when we arrived. But the host did send us some money so we could go get it filled. The host was very responsive to us and very easy to deal with. We knew that this property was not luxury when we rented it. We really wanted the waterfront location to which it did not disappoint. But the cottage itself was a bit rougher than we were anticipating. We still enjoyed our stay but in all honesty would probably not stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

4/10 Poor

Raviteja A.

17 June 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Hard to get to

Let me start with the good. The property is right on the lake! we had a great time relaxing by the lake and not doing much. Now lets start with the bad. - Instructions to get here were abysmal. We ended up about 40kms away based on what the VRBO's map listing told us - nails sticking out of home in various places. - no working shower for the first day (When asked about it, the owner said "this is cabin life") - A paddleboat was advertised in the listing. We tried it out and it sank in the lank while we were on it. I have my own kayak which I used for a rescue mission on the people and the sunken boat. - BBQ Grill was very dirty/filled with grease buildup - took an hour to clean - spiderwebs in every corner - black mold in corner of the fridge - didn’t give clear instructions regarding garbage: on the door instructions said to take with you and we had to drive to the city with large garbage bags in overpacked cars. 1 hour after we left the owner said that we could leave garbage in the cabin (packed)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021

Thanks for your msg, please while travelling up to To the cottage be sure to use the address to avoid getting lost. The shower pressure can surge as this waterfront cottage has electric jet pump to supply water like most on the water. Thanks for the feedback regarding the cleanliness, we have addressed the property manager and the checklist items that were missed in the cleaning process!

Verified

8/10 Good

Jared d.

9 September 2022

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin

Perfect cabin for a guys trip, I went early September and the fishing sucked, could have just been the time of year though.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha F.

2 September 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice cottage, gorgeous location

Nice small cottage with gorgeous location - perfect for sitting on the dock and campfires.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

Verified