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Bancroft Lakefront Cottage with Breathtaking Sunsets!

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Beautiful western facing sunsets, and sunrises.
Property grounds
Swimming dock
Beautiful western facing sunsets, and sunrises.
Spacious yard with horseshoes and a firepit.   Ample room for yard games!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bunkie

2 Single Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Bancroft Lakefront Cottage with Breathtaking Sunsets!

A quiet morning coffee on the porch, swimming all day and night, afternoon siestas or roasting marshmallows by the fire – whatever “vacation” looks like to you, our little slice of heaven is the perfect spot to make your summer memories.

Our open concept main cottage, with all the amenities of home, has three (3) bedrooms, 1 full bath, kitchen and two (2) living areas. The Bunkie (aka teen hangout), located directly beside the main cottage, sleeps an additional 4 people with two (2) double sized futons.

Enjoy gorgeous lake views from multiple seating areas, including an outdoor dining area, on the large side to side deck.

Down on the dock you will find a walk-in swimming area as well as deep water swimming off the end. Included for use, we offer, three (3) kayaks and canoe. A selection of fishing rods, lifejackets and water shoes are available for use as well.

The sprawling front yard provides ample room for hours of entertainment with provided lawn games (including yard Yahtzee, corn hole, bocce ball and horseshoes), or feel free to bring your own family favourite.

Pillows provided for all beds - bring your own linens and towels.

Basic cottage rules – no smoking inside cottage, parties or events are permitted. No tents or trailers allowed on the property.

Renters must be 30+ years of age

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About the area

Faraday

Located in Faraday, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silent Lake Provincial Park and Egan Chutes Provincial Park, while Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum and Village Playhouse are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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FARA, ON

What's nearby

  • Faraday Town Hall - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Old Tin Shed - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Village Playhouse - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Bancroft Gem and Mineral Museum - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum - 6 min drive - 7.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe BC - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot! Great hosts! Nothing more we could have asked for!
Max found her happy place!!!! You may need to zoom in to find her!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us, and we're very thankful that you treated our cottage as your own! Can't wait to welcome you back again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

barb d.

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

Such a beautiful place - view is awesome, cottage is great!!!! Will book again

We loved it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
5 star review! Quiet, respectful, clean, and organized. We look forward to having Barb and guests back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at this cottage and it was amazing. The lake is crystal clear and we swam every day. Kerri and Evan are fantastic hosts that respond immediately to any questions you may have. Sunsets are spectacular and we got to see a Hummingbird that stopped by most days. Great vacation at Bentley Lake!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenn W.

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

Peaceful Cottage-Thank you

We really enjoyed our week at the cottage. It was a beautiful location with stunning views! Kerri and Evan were excellent hosts! Everything was perfect! Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2024
Jenn was a pleasure to host! The group treated our cottage as their own, left it very clean, and we look forward to having them stay with us again soon! A+++++
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

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

Bentley lake retreat

The large property exceeded our expectations, gorgeous views, peaceful, 2 outdoor covered seating areas with lots of room to spread out, dining el fresco or indoors. The cottage with bunkie met all our needs for a family of 9 (8 adults + 1 child) Would not hesitate to recommend or return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us, Carole. Thanks for being impeccable guests. You took care of the cottage like it was your own home and left it in spotless condition. We can't wait to have you back. 😀
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Great Family Getaway

This is a great cottage for a family. We had plenty of space to hang out and enjoy one another plus space for any one of us to sneak off with a book. Comfortable beds, great kitchen and laundry, a large deck with family sized table and the world's largest outdoor sectional. It was perfect having the separate bunkie for the 2 teenagers in our group. The swimming is lovely. The nights were quiet and we heard loons which is always heavenly. I would recommend this spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
It was a pleasure hosting you, and your group! Thank you for treating our property with the utmost of care, and providing us with valuable feedback while staying. This was a smooth and positive experience, and without question would recommend you to future hosts. A+++++
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

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

Great Cottage on a beautiful lake!!

We had a great time at this beautiful cottage on one of the cleanest lakes I have ever seen. Swimming was great and my husband caught a few fish off the dock as well. It is super close to town and of course Kawartha Lakes Dairy!! The property is huge and all the rooms were spacious and well appointed. The bunkie was also amazing! Can't say enough about this fantastic cottage and the owner's Kerri and Evan were great hosts always ready to assist with anything needed. We will most definitely be back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2024
Hosting Sherry was a true delight. Sherry, and her group epitomize the kind of guests every host hopes for: respectful, communicative, and appreciative. We would welcome them back anytime and highly recommend them to other hosts! A++++
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sam s.

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

Bentley Lake Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage. the cottage was nice and clean. Great view of the lake. Peaceful / quite lake . Great for couples with kids or families. they provide variety of indoor and outdoor equipment / Games to keep you entertained even on rainy days. would be nice if they could stock a few more basic herbs or spices. they did provided a basket of chips and other goodies, that kids enjoyed. I would recommend to try this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2023
5-star review! Clean, quiet, communicative, and respectful. Couldn't ask for a better group of guests We had a great time hosting you. Everything went smoothly and the place was left in impeccable shape.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bow P.

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

THANK YOU FOR PARADISE

My family has rented cottages throughout Ontario for many years but the Bentley Lake Retreat cottage we had the pleasure to stay at this past week was by far our favourite. The lake is so calm & serene and the Davis family has put in such a great effort to make sure their guests have everything they need to enjoy their stay. From excellent outdoor games (Badminton & Volleyball) to great internet connection this cottage did not disappoint at all. I would recommend renting this cottage to anyone looking to disconnect and relax. Thank you Davis family!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2023
A wonderful hosting experience for our family. Bow, and guests were respectful of our house rules, easy to communicate with, and left our property in pristine condition on checkout. Thanks for staying with us, and you’re welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jane w.

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

comfort

attention to comfort and conviviality. lovely deck with great seating, good sized dock and water swim/play area...boats were an asset as was swimming raft. incredible sunsets over undeveloped land across the water. slept well to the morning call of loons. neighbours not too closes and friendly. fabulous long flat drive for badminton and horseshoes and just sitting to peacefully contemplate the beautiful nature all round
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Jane and her group were wonderful guests! They were considerate, and made hosting easy. We would recommend them to other hosts in the future. Thanks so much for everything!
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