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Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake

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Property grounds
Beach
Aerial view
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Holland Centre, ON
  • Place, Connell's Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hines Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mud Lake
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake

We would love to welcome you to our waterfront cottage on Connell’s Lake, a 28 acre spring fed lake with no public access. Located on a quiet, well maintained private road with ample gravel driveway parking for 5 average sized vehicles. The property sports a sand beach with gradual entry, perfect for launching the paddle boards, kayaks or paddle boat for a tour around the quiet lake. This also provides a great opportunity for kids to build the sandcastle of their dreams with the large collection of beach toys. The outdoor fire pit gives a great location to sit lakeside around a campfire and roast some smores in the evenings.
Directly across the road from Connell’s lake, the small gravel boat launch gives easy access to a chain of three lakes waiting to be explored by either kayak or paddleboard. One of our favourite afternoon activities is taking a cooler of cold drinks on the paddle boards across Connell’s lake, portaging the road, re-entering at the boat launch and exploring the rest of the water. For the would be anglers out there, all four lakes contain Bass, Perch and Pike as well as some Lake Trout. The area also boasts many walking trails that are just a couple minute’s car ride away. If you get tired of the quiet lake life, feel free to take the approximately 30 minute drive to Collingwood or Blue Mountain Village for a taste of the city and some exciting nightlife.
The cottage itself has 2 bedrooms that can accommodate up to 6 people as well as two non-pull out couches in the two living rooms that could work in a pinch. One bedroom upstairs has 1 queen sized bed with a perfect lake view and one bedroom downstairs has 2 queen beds. There are 2 separate living room areas-one on each floor with smart TVs and their own Amazon Firesticks loaded with all the popular streaming services as well as some kid’s toys and board games. The modern, bright interior has awesome lake views for you to enjoy. A full kitchen with glass top stove and oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer are all available for use. The lake level sunroom boasting windows on three sides makes for the perfect place to feel like you’re outside while staying comfortable inside. We’re excited to hear from you and hope you’ll enjoy your stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 50 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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

About the area

Chatsworth

Located in Chatsworth, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Bognor Marsh Management Area and Hoggs Falls reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Story Book Park and Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holland Centre, ON

What's nearby

  • Connell's Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hines Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mud Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Robson Lake - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Blue Mountain Ski Resort - 49 min drive - 55.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falls Inn and Spa - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 50 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake?

As of 30 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake on 30 December 2025 start from NZ$376, 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 Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Chatsworth cottage is steps from Connell's Lake and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Bognor Marsh Management Area. Inglis Falls and Bruce Trail are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Relaxing family vacation

Overall, the cottage was clean, peaceful, and well stocked. We were really happy to find kayaks, SUPs, and plenty of kids’ beach and indoor toys for us to enjoy throughout our stay. It was also a fun surprise to spot cows and horses from the neighboring ranch now and then.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, on a small, quiet lake. The lake is not really suitable for walking or playing in, as it’s quite sludgy on the bottom, but there are pedal boats and kayaks available that allow you to enjoy the water in other ways! The inside of the cottage is modern and gorgeous and has all the amenities. The hosts are beyond kind and accommodating, and they really provided a wonderful memory for me and my kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

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

Weekend away

Wonderful place to stay for a quiet Leo full weekend on the water. Lots of large fish in the lake and no motors, so quite quiet. Tons of water amenities for your enjoyment. We would recommend this stay to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas P.

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

Stay

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin N.

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

An amazing gem of a place

Loved our stay here. Everything is perfect and very well stocked, including water sport equipment. The place is beautifully decorated, and tasteful. The sun room is absolutely perfect! We were there to celebrate my best friends 50th birthday and the extra effort put forth to help us in our celebration was very very appreciated. Already thinking when we would stay here again next year! Thank you Mark!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melodie O.

Ndndk

Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

rachel w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing but no swimming

Accomodations were great. Our host responded quickly to any and all questions quickly. Was disappointed in lack of available swimming though. Beach side is sandy but as soon as you step into lake you sink in mud to knees. Hard to get out. Lake is fantastic via paddle board, boat or kayak. Great lake for fishing as well. Overall, nice cottage-clean, room to move around and areas for nightly game tables.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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

My friends, and our dogs had the best time!

The cottage is nice, clean, the beds we’re comfortable, we used the paddle boards and the water was nice further into the lake, the only little complaint I would have is we sunk into the sand as we stepped into the water on the shore. Otherwise zero complaints, mark is helpful and quick to reply, he’s super friendly! We played board games, spent time in the sun, barbecued and rested well. We will 💯 be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn C.

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

Amazing Spot to Unwind

We enjoyed a weekend stay with a few close friends to celebrate a milestone birthday. Mark and Alyssa went above and beyond to welcome up, even offering to put up some decorations for the occasion. Their place is so beautiful, with picturesque farm pastures one one side and a beautiful lake on the other. We spent an afternoon curled up watching a movie while it rained and spent most of other time exploring the lake on pattleboards. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed and the the beds were very comfortable. I highly recommend this place for a relaxing weekend away. Thanks so much Mark and Alyssa for hosting our group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany

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

Wonderful family vacation with a beautiful lake view

We had a very nice vacation overall; the cottage was nice and our hosts were very responsive and informative, they were quick to respond to any questions we had and even provided additional information! The picturesque lake views from inside and outside the cottage are beautiful. The kitchen was stocked with the essentials (cutlery, plates, bowls, pots, pans, Keurig, children's dishes, etc.), the lower level has a big toy box filled with toys for your little one's to enjoy, and there is ample space for your family and pets to be comfortable. The upper level has a portable AC unit and the bedroom on the upper level also has a fan, both were essential to help cool off a hot summer's day. There's a water filtration cooler as well, which was very nice. Two vacuums are also on site to help clean up all the sand that gets tracked in. Overall, everything was lovely, and our only cons have nothing at all to do with our hosts; the lake is not very clean so I opted to keep our small child out of it, which was okay since she enjoyed building sand castles instead. If your dog is like ours and loves to swim, I would caution that you ensure they are fully up to date on parasite prevention (which ours is thankfully). As well, we saw a few ticks; one inside the cottage and the rest outdoors so just be sure that your pet is up to date on flea and tick prevention too. All in all, it was a very relaxing family getaway! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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