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Family Cottage on Balsam Lake

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Cottage on Balsam Lake

Peaceful and relaxing waterfront cottage on Bálsam Lake, to enjoy with your family and friends; The Lake has cristal clear water, the shore line has lime stone bottom, weed free. The cottage is on a private road
with hedge trees, on the sides, for privacy.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please Close bbq valve, and put on bbq cover; Lock doors and windows, close windows’s coverings. Front door need to pull out a bit to get it locked.

Turn off both AC units, lights, fans. and all appliances; close all faucets.

Leave stove and oven off. Pedal boat, leave it close to the deck sideways. Place garbage bags inside the blue barrel Located outside by the road Place recycle on top of the blue barrel.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No smoking allowed, including electronic, weeds. Keep inside of the property limits, and away from the neighbours property. Keep Outside music low.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9995264
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Kawartha Lakes

Located in Kawartha Lakes, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Monck's Landing Golf Course and Byrnell Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balsam Lake Provincial Park and Carden Alvar Provincial Park. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Kirkfield, ON

What's nearby

  • Balsam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shadow Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sturgeon Lake - 33 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Fenelon Falls - 33 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Casino Rama - 57 min drive - 70.2 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Gulls Nest Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Coby Fish and Chips - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Portage House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cottage on Balsam Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Cottage on Balsam Lake?

As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Cottage on Balsam Lake on 14 June 2026 start from NZ$473, 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 Family Cottage on Balsam Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Cottage on Balsam Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cottage on Balsam Lake?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family Cottage on Balsam Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Balsam Lake and Shadow Lake. Balsam Lake Provincial Park is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

S L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property owner is very responsive and wonderful to deal with. Cottage is exactly as described, very functional. Great lakeview.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic cottage trip! Everything was new and clean. Great beach for the kids. Couldn’t ask for more. Thank you we hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
That’s great! Happy for You that you had a great time, thank you very much for taking the time to write your experience, it’s very much appreciated, You are all welcome; we hope to see you again. All the best to you and family 🤗
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was really nice. Very clean and comfortable. It was very well equiped. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
I like to hear that you had a great time, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. We hope to see you again at the cottage.
Verified

8/10 Good

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time, clean and comfy beds. The lake was amazing clean and shallow, no weeds at all. The property is flat and makes it easy to play games.We had everything we needed there and more. Elias was responsive and answered all our questions. I would recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2025
it’s very nice to hear from you that you had a great time at the cottage, and that you liked everything; that’s our goal, we look forward to see at the cottage again. Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review and recommendation, wishing you all the best for you and all your family. 🤗
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie C.

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

Getaway vacation

It was a very clean and beautiful cottage , the water was clear and swimmable . Went out on the floating rafts and paddle boat that were supplied, lots of fun. The mosquitoes at night weren’t very nice , recommend putting a mosquito net over the patio table. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
Oh that’s great to hear from you, Thank you for taking the time to write a review, It’s very helpful and much appreciated. We like to see you again at the cottage. All the best to You!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We once again had an awesome time (our second stay at this property) at this lovely cottage. As we expected, the host Elia was very accommodating and the cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. Swimming was excellent, and our kids had so much fun on the large open lawn. We will be coming back for sure! 10/10 again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2025
Hi Jon, It is nice to hear from You, and a pleasure to have you at the cottage, thank you for taking the time to write about your stay at the cottage, all the best to you and your beautiful family, will see you again, when ever you like!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at this cottage. It had everything you needed and more. Having the lake right there was perfect. It was nice to eat outside every day and spend lazy days by the lake. We had a lot of fun in the pedal boat too. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEAH M.

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

Great mini-get-away

Cottage was nice and close to lake. It was convenient to only be steps away between the cottage and lake! The lake had a good bottom - not weedy or mushy. It can get a bit rough when stormy weather approaches so we tied our boat between the dock and a tree so it would not crash against dock. Fishing was OK too. We enjoyed touring the lake to see all the different cottages and architectural details. Owner was very helpful and ensured we had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Hi Leah, thank you for taking the time to give your feedback, and details, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay, and that everything went well for you, we hope to see you at the cottage again. All the best for you and your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Great waterfront property! Very clean when we arrived. Beds are comfortable and has everything you need for your stay. Host is very responsive to questions or concerns you may have. My only note would be to have some stay instructions (garbage day, septic, checkout ect.) in a binder at the property for reference. Although these were all given via phone call and text by the host it could save some back and forth having a physical copy available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

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

Amazing and relaxing getaway at excellent family cottage!

We had such a great time staying at this beautifully renovated cottage! As first time guests, host Elia took incredible care of us, preparing us with a phone chat prior to our stay, and being available for our every need. The cottage was better than advertised, was extremely clean upon arrival and provided everything needed for our stay. The swimming was great (bring water shoes as we were advised) and the fire pit was ready to go as well. Our children had so much fun swimming, playing in the spacious backyard space, and fishing off the dock. The privacy of the hedges in the backyard was great, and the neighbours were extremely friendly and welcoming too. The icing on the cake was the goodies Elia left for our kids upon our arrival! It was such a thoughtful gift and made the experience that much more memorable for the family. I would highly recommend this cottage for a fun family getaway and we are excited to return and stay even longer next time. Thank you Elia for everything, we can’t wait to come back!! 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2024
Hi Jon, Thank you very much for taking the time to put a detailed and thoughtful reviewed; we are happy for you that have enjoyed the place, that you had a good time, that everything went well for you; You all are an amazing guesses, it was very nice of you that you took the time to leave the place very neat; It is my pleasure to host your beautiful family, it remains me of the times when my children were that age. I hope to see you at the cottage all again anytime, wishing you all abundant blessings!

About the host

Hosted by Elias

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