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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Kawartha Lakes, ON
  • Shadow Lake
    1 min walk
  • Balsam Lake
    1 min walk
  • Kawartha Slices
    8 min drive
  • Washago Station
    63 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning Waterfront! Easy access stairs to water, wifi. Central AC , 2 bathrooms

8 people max
Families only

3 day weekends
may long weekend $1200
Thanksgiving weekend $1400


Stunning, fully equipped 3+ bedrooms, 1500 s.f. , year-round home/cottage which sleeps 10 but you will be most comfortable with max 8.


1½ hours from Toronto on the beautiful waters of prestigious Balsam Lake in the Kawarthas, Ontario, Canada. Conveniently situated 12 km and 24 km from the towns of Fenelon Falls and Lindsay respectively. Directly accessible is the famous, scenic Trent-Severn Waterway with its many locks and points of interest.

Beautifully landscaped rock frontage with stone patio at the water’s edge and built-in stairs into the pristine waters, where swimming extends from the shore which is about 3 inches deep, to the end of the large (8 ft x 35 ft) dock where it is about 5 ft deep. Also on the stone patio are a fire pit and kid’s sandpit. Large dock can accommodate at least two good-size boats.

Overlooking the fabulous lakefront view is a huge deck, ideal for entertaining, measuring 16 ft. x 46 ft. (736 s. f.) with patio furniture and propane BBQ. The rear deck measures 7 ft. x 29 ft. ( 203 s.f.)

Fully equipped cottage includes potable (drinkable), treated, tested water supply, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, toaster oven, coffee maker, electric kettle, blender, cutlery/crockery/pots and pans/cooking utensils (for 12 persons), water cooler, large dining table, washer & dryer, satellite, TV, DVD-VCR-CD Player Combo, surround sound, bar, ceiling fans (living and family rooms, one bedroom), central heat , wood fireplace, pellet stove, pillows and blankets.

Canoe and kayak with paddles on site for an enjoyable lake stroll.

Nearby offsite activities include golfing, casino, snowmobile trails, ski resort, marinas, boat rentals, boat cruises, restaurants, go-carting, horseback riding, mini golf, theater, hiking, stock-car racing, harness horse racing, art galleries, canoeing & kayaking and craft markets.

Property Specifications

Stunning year-round vacation home/cottage on prestigious Balsam Lake, near Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes region, Ontario, Canada, only 1 ½ hours North-East of Toronto.
ADDRESS: 10 Birchwood Lane, Township of Fenelon, City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario,

ACCESS: Road access-year round
PARKING Private driveway/Three vehicles on driveway plus more parking on Birchwood Lane
USAGE: Year-round
WATERFRONT: Yes (Balsam Lake)
BEACH TYPE: Amazing easy access swimming to end of dock. Stairway into 3 Inches of water gradually deepening to about 5 Feet at end of doc. Neighbours are close , if your looking for a private cottage with no neighbours this is not the cottage for you.

PROPERTY SIZE: 1500 s.f.
BEDROOMS: 3- Plus Family Room has two futon couches which convert to double beds
2 BATHROOMS:1 full (Tub/shower ) SECOND BATHROOM BRAND NEW SINK, TOILET AND LAUNDRY
UTILITIES: Central heat , wood fireplace and pellet stove. Treated, tested lake water which is potable (drinkable ).
INCLUDED: Hydro, pellets for pellet stove, filled propane for BBQ
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Large family room with bar, ideal for entertaining, with two double futon-type couches/beds
Huge deck with patio furniture and filled propane BBQ.
Beautifully landscaped rock frontage with built-in steps into the pristine waters and stone patio at waters edge with a fire pit and kids sandpit.
Large ( 8 ft x 35 ft ) dock ( water slide has been removed ) and boat launching nearby.
One hundred yards away is a sandy swimming area (The Water Hole)

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT
Wifi-FREE

OTHER CONDITIONS
PETS: pets allowed -high shedding animals restricted
N0 SMOKING INSIDE COTTAGE
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Shadow Lake. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Shadow Lake and Balsam Lake
Stunning Waterfront! Easy access stairs to water, wifi. Central AC , 2 bathrooms offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Kawartha Lakes cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Tanya Stevens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pets must be potty trained

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Built in sandbox included and secure swing set

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number STR2024-193

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Stunning Waterfront! Easy Access Stairs to Water

Stunning Waterfront! Easy access stairs to water, wifi. Central AC , 2 bathrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Looking foward to returning!
Such an amazing week. Thanks to Tanya, our attentive and helpful host, my two kids (and our lab!) and I enjoyed our time. The cottage is well appointed, clean, pet friendly, with rooms accommodate everyone and a gorgeous outdoor space. We took a polar bear swim (late october!) and we're all looking forward to enjoying the cottage and lake next summer. No question, this will be our go to cottage in the Kawartha's. Thanks, Tanya!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing week
Light burnt out in kitchen made it dark and hard to see with the overall brightness of lights Nice spot sleeping arrangements were great. Fishing was tough. No walleye caught at all
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Balsam Lake
It is a wonderful place, couldn't have asked for a more well equipped cottage. Great location, loved the patio & the dock. Spent lots of time just enjoying the view. Very relaxing. Very informative host. St host
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Balsam Lake Gem!
What a beautiful spot! The cottage was clean and well stocked. Communication with the owner was clear and quick. The best part is the view from the huge deck looking out onto the water. There are lots of comfortable chairs and a huge umbrella for shade. We brought our own boat and were able to launch nearby (for a small fee) at Nahma lodge.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti-Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and relaxing
Beautiful cottage, well equipped. Wonderful lake front and roomy cottage. Would definitely return. Unfortunately the A/C failed halfway through the week and we spent two afternoons dealing with repairmen that could not fix the issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Cottage
Perfect cottage, fantastic location, quiet lake.....beautiful bay window overseeing the lake, massive deck, plenty of space inside and out. Communication was impeccable. Overall highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We had such a nice time at this Vrbo. We had everything we needed and the view was spectacular! Our host was very attentive and quick to respond with any questions we may have had! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday
we had a great week! very quiet, friendly neighbours, lovely house. Perfect holiday, exactly what we wanted :D
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elayne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Balsam Lake, Kawartha Lakes
My daughter and I had a lovely time at this lakefront property. Weather was perfect for this time of year (last week of Sept.) which allowed for outdoor activities or just relaxing on the deck overlooking the water and watching the ducks and swans. The home was furnished with whatever we required, especially the kitchen. Overall, the neighbourhood was quiet and the property well-maintained. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing vacation
Upon arriving and stepping into the cottage, we were awed by the view out the large bay window. Balsalm Lake, serene and welcoming was just steps away. The cottage was clean and cozy for us but would be perfectly outfitted for a large family with the extra family room. The cottage owner was helpful with immediate communication when needed. We loved swimming in the clean lake water or relaxing on the large deck. We certainly appreciated the time to relax and recharge at this awesome property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy H., Brantford

Beautiful spot
Cottage was nice and had everything we needed. We did have an issue with the neighbours big dogs pooping on our yard multiple times and left for us to pick up. The neighbours were very noisy on the weekend to the point we had to go inside for some noise relief. View was amazing and water was clean with easy access.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Vacation
Nice clean cottage Good amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Toronto, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottahecvacay
Comfortable, cozy indoors with all the amenities and an amazing lakefront location. Balsam Lake was perfect for kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, or just relaxing on a floater or the gorgeous and spacious new deck, this cottage was perfect for our 2-week getaway (5 adults over 45). Price was great for an ideal location!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Peaceful
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, it was very relaxing and peaceful. The kids loved swimming off the dock, we used the canoe and kayak daily. The kitchen was very well stocked and had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable. Plenty of room inside the cottage for 6 of us. Would stay here again! Unrelated to the cottage itself, but a tip for future renters: the garbage dump near Fenelon Falls already had a 30min wait at 9:15 am on the Saturday we were leaving (opens at 9:00am). So be prepared to possibly wait or just bring your garbage home for disposal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cottage
We enjoyed the stay very much and was shocked at how well stocked it was. We could have brought less stuff but we will know for next time. The owner was very good at fast responses to any questions. Would highly recommend this cottage to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Vy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home with a view
This home has a large window facing the lake and that is what makes it. The back deck is also an added asset. The neighbours were welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay!!
Location was beautiful, the cottage was awesome, very well kept. I will recommend and hopefully stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Cottage Week
This property was exactly as described. Beautiful location lots of room to spread out. Close to towns for day outings. We had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T., London, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
A great way to end the summer
We enjoyed our week at the cottage! The cottage was well equipped with lots of room and very comfortable. The lake was warm enough for swimming and the sandpit beside the lake was a huge hit with our grandchildren. The large bay window looking out at the lake made for a very relaxed start to the day. While the cottage is very close to the neighbours on both sides the privacy wall on the deck made the cottage feel secluded. All in all a great time was had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
So much fun
The cottage has some much room that everyone had their own space. The 3 bedrooms were good size and the 2 bathrooms were perfect. The cottage is steps away from the water and the sandy walk in was nice to have. Being in the cove was really nice on windy days. I would rent again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin M., Toronto Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Really great cottage - kept very clean and great access to water. Tanya was an excellent host - always helped with all our questions and responded immediately. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described
Great week, good weather, host responded quickly to all questions. Big deck and roomy inside too.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
We had a wonderful week with our son, his wife and our grandson. Cottage had plenty of room and was stocked with everything we need. My son has a boat and it was great to have the dock right out front and the fishing was excellent! Situated in the bay the water was so calm, nice quiet peaceful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Family Getawsy
A well laid out cottage for families. A level lot close to the water, large deck and great size dock for enjoying a view of the lake. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little getaway!
We had a lovely trip to the lake at this cottage! Our two young kids had a ball playing in the sand pit and in the water via the steps down into the lake! The cottage had everything we needed and more, ample space for the family to relax in. The property was well cared for and the cottage itself was clean and well maintained. We will definitely be back and recommend to friends! Thanks so much for the terrific stay!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021