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Sleigh the Holidays! Entire Lakefront Cottage over Xmas or NYE! 4 night minimum

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Scugog
  • Place, Port Perry Waterfront
  • Place, Great Blue Heron Charity Casino

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Sofa Beds

Living Room 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main level Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs wash closet

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sleigh the Holidays! Entire Lakefront Cottage over Xmas or NYE! 4 night minimum

Discover the Ultimate Winter Retreat at Our Lakefront Cottage

Step into the charm of a quaint, cozy, waterfront escape that feels like a warm hug on a crisp winter’s day. Nestled on the serene shores of Lake Scugog, The Bickle Cottage offers the perfect balance of tranquility, adventure, and creative inspiration, making it the ultimate getaway for creating cherished memories.

Immerse Yourself in Nature
Our breathtaking lakefront location sets the stage for year-round fun and relaxation. In the winter months, the lake transforms into a playground for ice fishing enthusiasts and snowmobilers, with scenic skidoo trails weaving through the surrounding landscape. Cozy up after a day of exploration with hot cocoa by the campfire or relax indoors with the warmth of a crackling fireplace.

A Haven for Creativity and Connection
Discover your passion or reconnect with old hobbies during one of our seasonal retreats! Whether you're a quilter, scrapbooker, or simply someone in need of a creative recharge, our thoughtfully curated events offer the perfect opportunity to unwind, bond with like-minded individuals, and nurture your artistic side.

Looking to host your own retreat?
Our cottage is the ideal venue to bring your vision to life. With its cozy ambiance, serene lakeside setting, and versatile spaces, it's perfect for workshops, wellness events, or creative gatherings. We’ll work with you to ensure your retreat is as special as the memories you’ll create.

Explore the Local Charm
Just a short drive away, the heritage town of Port Perry invites you to explore its unique shops, savor delightful local cuisine, and enjoy cultural experiences like theater performances at the historic Town Hall. For an extra dash of excitement, the Great Blue Heron Casino is conveniently located across the lake for an evening of gaming and entertainment.

Comfort, Joy, and Lifelong Memories
Whether you're seeking adventure or solace, our waterfront cottage is designed to envelop you in warmth, happiness, and comfort. From picturesque winter landscapes to evenings of laughter and storytelling by the fire, every moment is an opportunity to create unforgettable memories with loved ones.

Reserve your spot today and experience the magic of Lake Scugog this winter. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
*Leave the cottage the way you found it, clean and orderly *Take food and drink you brought with you; ensure nothing perishable is left behind * Clean and put away all dishes, dishwasher pods provided
*Leave used beds unmade *Empty your garbage and put in the outdoor shed (garbage/black bags/black bin, compost/green bin, recycling/blue bins *Leave the front courtyard, lakefront, and boathouse tidy
*Clean BBQ grill if you have used it, turn off gas, cover *Replace water gear in boathouse; cover courtyard lounge set if rain is coming *Turn down heat, A/C, fireplace, close and lock all windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Water conservation: Careful management and use of water is crucial to ensure a comfortable stay and have plenty of water for necessities.
No smoking
Please do not use private properties on Williams Point: Park south of cottage, golf green north, appear public but privately owned, no trespassing

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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

Scugog

Located in Scugog, this cottage is on the waterfront. Summerlea Golf Club and Ocala Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Scugog and Brown Lake. Blackstock Fairground Exhibition Ground and Port Perry Fair Ground are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Caesarea, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake Scugog - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Port Perry Waterfront - 14 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Port Perry Fair Ground - 16 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Great Blue Heron Charity Casino - 20 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Canadian Tire Motorsport Park - 23 min drive - 30.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪M D Fries - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • Lighthouse Diner

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleigh the Holidays! Entire Lakefront Cottage over Xmas or NYE! 4 night minimum pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sleigh the Holidays! Entire Lakefront Cottage over Xmas or NYE! 4 night minimum?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleigh the Holidays! Entire Lakefront Cottage over Xmas or NYE! 4 night minimum?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleigh the Holidays! Entire Lakefront Cottage over Xmas or NYE! 4 night minimum located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Scugog and within 9 miles (15 km) of Blackstock Fairground Exhibition Ground and Brown Lake. Scugog Shores Museum and Burkton Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully remodelled cottage with a fantastic view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

L K.

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

Great experience!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is excellent and the cottage has many updated amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anuradha P.

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

We had an Amazing stay and will go again

Perfect location and a very well maintained property and the owners were very quick in response. The property was clean and all newly upgraded and well equipped location wise and activities wise. We had an amazing experience and plan to go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou C.

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

Summer vacation

Cottage was very clean and easy access to the dock for seniors and kids. A great spot for sure and not too far a drive from the city. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa J.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

We had a great family vacation! The Bickle Cottage is absolutely beautiful and one of the best cottages we have stayed at so far! The property is very clean and well equipped with all the amenities - linens, towels, pillows, coffee maker, Wi-Fi and kitchen essentials. Looking forward to another family vacation at the Bickle Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From start to finish our experience at The Bickle Cottage was absolutely fabulous! A friend travelling from out of the country stayed here and I was so excited to share it with my book club, girlfriends! The cottage is so very lovely. The many windows wrapped around the cottage make it incredibly bright. It was immaculately clean, beautifully decorated, and incredibly welcoming. The kitchen/bathrooms were well stocked. We enjoyed sitting outside during the day and evening. We were also lucky enough to be able to swim in September! The hosts were gracious and communication was prompt. The information left for us not only gave a detailed guide to our stay, it shared the history of The Bickle Cottage. This made us feel at home. Our experience was nothing short of BRILLIANT! Looking forward to booking a family stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina L.

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

Beautiful Cottage

Our stay was amazing! Lots of comfortable sleeping. Lean, modern cottage. Absolutely nothing to complain about. Would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

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

Beautiful Cottage

The Bickle Cottage was absolutely beautiful! Lots of space for 6 adults and 2 small children , beds were very comfortable and the cottage was very well stocked with essentials. Karen and Laura were so very nice deal with as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

A perfect weekend, grateful!

The Bickle cottage was lovely in every respect. It was both homey and classy. Our family and friends were perfectly accommodated in the bedrooms, large common areas and waterfront. We really enjoyed our campfires, exploring the lake, generous common areas for discussion, games and music. We would love to make this our annual cottage vacation place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane G.

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

Lovely getaway with friends

We really enjoyed our stay and girls getaway at the Bickle cottage. The Bickle sisters were extremely responsive before, during and after our visit. the cottage is very nicely decorated, clean, cozy and charming. The new boathouse is gorgeous. As we were there Sept mid week it was quiet.The kitchen is well stocked and bedrooms comfortable. Thank you Bickle Sisters!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy getaway

Peaceful weekend away with a great lake view. We went with a few friends as a couples getaway to relax. The property had multiple rooms to help accommodate all guests, with a spacious living/dining room. We were happy to see how clean the place and provided all things needed to help enjoy our stay, from wi-fi, to towels, coffee machine, board games provided, pots/plates etc. Would definitely recommend, and we are definitely considering coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Fantastic Family Vacay at Bickle Cottage

Our family of 8, plus two dogs, had an absolutely fantastic time, and made some wonderful memories, over our week long stay. This cottage has been thoughtfully and tastefully renovated and provides all of the modern conveniences while still keeping the wonderful character and charm of the original cottage. The kitchen is bright, modern and well appointed. The family/dining room area is open, airy and spacious with a spectacular view of the lake. Beds were super comfy. Greatly appreciated the washer/dryer. Lovely sitting area on the back porch and at the front of the cottage there is plenty of seating and was quite lovely as well. We would highly recommend this cottage and would love to return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jwan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely loved my stay at this beautiful cottage! The place was spotless, cozy, and full of charm. The view was breathtaking, and every little detail made it feel like home. It was the perfect escape — peaceful, comfortable, and beautifully designed. I can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Steps to the Water! Accessible, Pet Friendly & Full of Heart

My mom hasn’t been well for some time, and it’s been years since we’ve been able to take her on a real vacation. I was searching for somewhere close to the city, with easy access to the water, main‑floor amenities for her comfort, and somewhere that would welcome our pets. I can’t even put into words how perfectly this place delivered.Watching my mom step into the water—over and over again—for the first time in years, it was something I wasn’t sure we’d ever see again, and it meant the world to us.The Bickell sisters are truly something special: warm, thoughtful, and so attentive. They didn’t just give us a vacation; they gave us memories we’ll cherish forever. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen d.

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

Cozy Place

We stayed here for a weekend for our annual sisters trip. The booking was smooth, instructions were clear, and the cottage had everything we needed. Since it was February, we appreciated all of the cozy blankets and pillows for our use. You can tell that the Bickle sisters put a lot of effort into making sure you have a fantastic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina S.

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

Perfect Winter Weekend

It was my husband’s 50th birthday and I surprised him with a weekend getaway with friends & family. The Bickle sisters were very hospitable and I was able to do an early check in to set up everything before coming back to the cottage with my husband. The location was perfect bc it was 1 hour outside of the gta. The cottage was very clean and love the decor in the home. You can really feel the amount of love that’s put into their cottage. It was great that we were able to have a fire outside in the month of January and during the day walked outside on the frozen lake. I’m sure we will be back again. Cristina & Francois
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Great getaway

The Bickle sisters were great- we really enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean and we appreciated all the small details and decor. Would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathona A.

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

Five star experience

I can think of only positives to describe this property. The location, amenities, decor were all A-one. The communication with the owner could not have been better. Overall this is first class.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam D.

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

Amazing Modern Cottage

We had an absolutely great time at this cottage! It was even more impressive in person than the pictures - the Bickle sister thoughts about every minute detail and made everything easy, from getting the kayaks/ canoes to throwing away the garbage. We would recommend this to everyone, and definitely stay again! Liam
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous stay on Lake Scugog

Hard to call it a “cottage.” So many updated amenities. Everything you need for a family stay is provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence T.

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

Relaxing Family Retreat

Quiet, off the path renovated cottage with dock on Lake Scugog. Relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

garrett n.

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

Awesome cottage

Our stay was was great. The cottage was cozy but with a nice comfortable modern feel. The kitchen was amazing. The views of the lake from the deck were beautiful but even if you wanted to stay inside you could get a great view of the sunset. Bedrooms were all clean with nice beds. Loved how they offered canoes and kyaks aswell. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to enjoy a waterfront property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natassia N., Toronto

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

Perfect

This place was best rental I've stayed at yet. Perfect for our group.Absolutely everything you need is there. Such a pretty place and the sunset view is stunning. Will def try to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

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

Perfect Getaway

What an amazing cottage and a great place to get together with friends. It is warm and inviting from the moment you step in. Clean, beautiful decor, fully equipped for all your needs, and a wonderful view with spectacular sunsets. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Karen and Laura!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

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

Amazing Cottage

This property was exactly as shown in the pictures. Very clean, comfortable and a beautiful view of the lake from the back room. Lots of seating for a large group. The owners are awesome and approachable. Very well stocked with kitchen items and towels for our use. There were 7 guests and we didn't find it crowded at all. I would certainly book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Kerum and Laura Bickle

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We are the Bickle sisters, and this cottage has been in our family since the 1950s. It’s always been our happy place—filled with love, laughter, and lakeside memories. We feel lucky to share it with you and hope it brings you the same sense of peace and joy.

Why they chose this property

The Bickle Cottage is situated on Lake Scugog, nestled in the quaint village of Caesarea. It’s a peaceful, no-frills kind of place—rooted in tradition and simple pleasures. There’s an authentic, small-town feel here that makes it easy to slow down and enjoy the moment. Just a short drive away, Port Perry offers all the shops, cafes, and conveniences you might need—perfect for a cozy lakeside getaway with the best of both worlds.

What makes this property unique

The Bickle Cottage isn’t just a rental—it’s a family retreat that’s been loved for generations. With its lakefront views, cozy charm, and peaceful setting, it offers a true escape from the everyday. What makes it special is the feeling: it’s unpretentious, welcoming, and full of little personal touches that make guests feel right at home. We have a private dock and bonus boathouse access in the warm weather. We are only 22.8 kms from the Great Blue Heron Casino and only 16.5 kms to beautiful shops and restaurants in historic downtown Port Perry.

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English

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