Title: CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=29873083&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake ![Terrace/patio - CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake (Kawartha Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29873100/29873083/3d7999e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake (Kawartha Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29873100/29873083/a79a3817.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, free WiFi - CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake (Kawartha Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29873100/29873083/daaf2cf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake (Kawartha Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29873100/29873083/939113d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, foosball - CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake (Kawartha Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29873100/29873083/421aace5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the serenity of Balsam Lake at this vacation home, perfect for multigenerational family gatherings. Enjoy the amazing view, relax on the wrap-around deck with cathedral ceilings or explore nearby Balsam Lake Provincial Park. With a spacious kitchen and plenty of activities like canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing to keep everyone busy. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 6 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake The \*\*PERFECT\*\* place for the yearly multi-generational family gathering with room for everyone!! Two well-maintained cottages for one low rental price! Many activities to keep the family busy on site or within the area. Or just relax and enjoy the serenity that Balsam Lake has to offer. AMAZING view of pristine Balsam Lake Balsam Lake is \*\*AMAZING\*\* for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boating (wakeboard, water skiing) This vacation home is close to all kinds of great amenities. \*\* Explore Balsam Lake Provincial Park which is just a short walking distance away. \*\* Historic Kirkfield Lift Lock is just a few kilometres away \*\* Located 1 to 1.25 hours north of GTA. \*\* AMAZING view of pristine Balsam Lake \*\* Clean, clear & weed free waterfront \*\* Main cottage has four bedrooms with wrap-around deck, open concept, and cathedral ceilings "" Central A/C in the main cottage. \*\* Guest cottage/Bunkie has 2 bedrooms, kitchenette, 4 pc bath, large renovated recreation/games room. \*\* A/C also in the guest cottage. +++ THE VIEW +++ Upon entrance to our home, you will be greeted with a wall-to-wall spectacular view of Balsam Lake while standing in the Great Room basking in the breathtaking scenery. \~\~\~\~ KITCHEN \~\~\~\~ A spacious kitchen with everything you need to prepare that family fest or that simple grilled cheese is here \- Ceramic top stove, fridge, and dishwasher \- Blender, toaster, toaster oven \- Keurig/regular coffee makers \- Generous supply of pots and pans \- All the cutlery needed to chow down \~\~\~\~ BEDROOMS \~\~\~\~ A total of five bedrooms. Maximum occupancy is up to 10. \* The main cottage has two queen and two double size beds. \- The guest/bunkie cottage has one queen and one double-size beds. \* Guests will LOVE playing on Balsam Lake ( fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming) \* Weed-free & crystal clear waterfront. \* BBQ \* Outdoor Firepit \* Canoe \* Bicycles \* Smart TV & Amazon Prime Video Fire TV Stick with loads of tv programming \* Air Hockey Table \* Foosball table \* Board Games \* Game Console \* PARKING up to 5 cars Other Things to Note \* Guests to provide their own bed linen and towels. \~ \* Pets are welcome. \* Unlimited Wi-Fi with Amazon Prime Video, and Youtube available. \*\* Life jackets are not supplied. Guests must supply their own gear when using the canoe or the kayaks. \* Maximum size of boat allowed is up to 19" \* Balsam Lake Provincial Park within walking distance \* Historic Kirkfield Lift Lock ( 10 min drive) \* Golf Courses nearby \* Boat Rentals in the town of Coboconk \* Casino Rama ( 35 min drive) \* Guests can drive approximately 25 min to beautiful Fenelon Falls and take in the charm of the town. Many restaurants are close to the cottage. \* The use of all watercraft, swimming, and swimming accessories are undertaken at your own risk. The owners of this cottage assume no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by the use of any watercraft or swimming in the lake. \* The dock is available from 15th June - 8th. October. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Foosball table - Kayak - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91470000/91463600/91463599/6a9cfc5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Waterfront Cottage with Stunning Sunsets Kirkfield - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=91463599&PinnedHotelID=91463599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=29873083&PinnedHotelID=29873083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=29873083,91463599) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 30 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules Lead Renter must be 30 years or older We ask that you close all windows & doors when the A/C is on. if Guest is bringing a dog, pet's nails must be trimmed before arrival ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: $80 per pet $120 for 2 pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ### Property is also known as Cedardale @ balsamlake House Kirkfield Cedardale @ balsamlake House Cedardale @ balsamlake Kirkfield Cedardale @ balsamlake Cedardale @ balsamlake Cosy Guesthouse House Kirkfield Cedardale @ balsamlake Cosy Guesthouse Kirkfield Cedardale @ balsamlake Cosy Guesthouse The Cedardale @ #balsamlake Cedardale @ balsamlake Cosy Guesthouse House Cedardale @ balsamlake Guest Cottage House Kirkfield Cedardale @ balsamlake Guest Cottage House Cedardale @ balsamlake Guest Cottage Kirkfield Cedardale Balsamlake Cosy Cedardale @ balsamlake Guest Cottage Cedardale @ balsamlake Guest Cottage House Kirkfield Cedardale @ balsamlake Guest Cottage House Cedardale @ balsamlake Guest Cottage Kirkfield The Cedardale @ #balsamlake With Guest Cottage Kirkfield The Cedardale @ #balsamlake The Cedardale @ #balsamlake With Cosy Guesthouse Cedardale Balsamlake House Cedardale @ balsamlake Guest Cottage The Cedardale @ #balsamlake The Cedardale Balsamlake With The Cedardale @ #balsamlake With Guest Cottage Kawartha Lakes The Cedardale @ #balsamlake With Guest Cottage Kirkfield The Cedardale @ #balsamlake The Cedardale @ #balsamlake With Cosy Guesthouse Cedardale Balsamlake House The Cedardale @ #balsamlake With Cosy Guesthouse The Cedardale @ #balsamlake With Guest Cottage The Cedardale @ #BalsamLake with guest cottage. ## About the area Located in Kawartha Lakes, this cottage is 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 Indian Point Provincial Park. Kayaking, water skiing, and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. [Visit our Kawartha Lakes travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kawartha-Lakes.dx553248635851227166) [View more Cottages in Kawartha Lakes](https://www.expedia.ca/Kawartha-Lakes-Cottages.d553248635851227166-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.60764%2C-78.85918&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RCtDQYT5fRoJFkkNrbOCDG7vpLY=) Kawartha Lakes, ON ### What's nearby - ![Cottage lake in Canada - Beautiful sunrise/sunset clouds reflecting in a lake at a cottage. Quiet, peaceful, serene. Gorgeous clouds in sky. Balsam Lake Kawartha Lakes, Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194958/14c335c4-52e8-4d4b-ad98-3550430ca9c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Balsam Lake 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Shadow Lake 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Balsam Lake Provincial Park 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Fenelon Falls 32 min drive \- 38.6 km - Casino Rama 57 min drive \- 72.3 km ### Restaurants - Tim Hortons 14 min drive - Gulls Nest Restaurant 15 min drive - Subway 14 min drive - Coby Fish and Chips 14 min drive - Portage House Restaurant 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake? ### What time is check-out at CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake? ### Where is CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### warren a. Sep 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean, nice and big house. Great property and lake. Lots of activities. ##### warren a. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna H. Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together Perfect cottage for our big family. Lots of room. Beautiful view. Clear clean swimmable water. Dock. It was a fabulous place. We will be back ##### Donna H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle B. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely setting The house has lots of room and beautiful views. Great swimming off the dock - no weeds. We enjoyed our stay ##### Michelle B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Week at Balsam Lake This cottage is exactly as advertised. There were 7 bedrooms which fit our combined families well. Though a tight fit, the boat slip held our 18’ bow rider I/O boat ok. Nice to have a separate cottage on site where our adult kids could stay up later without bothering the older crowd. We have stayed in more “well-appointed” cottages, but the layout and location was a great fit for our 2 families. Definitely on our list to go back to. Cliff Scott ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul A. Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Family Getaway Every year our family selects a different cottage for a week away from the city. This year we selected Balsam Lake. The cottage location is excellent! The cottage/home also had plenty of room for the 10 of us. Cottage and location were very good (5/5). The cottage could have used a good cleaning as many items (both fridges, stove, BBQ etc.) were not very clean. Some of the appliances should also be upgraded as they did not work. Overall a nice stay in a very beautiful setting. ##### Paul A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Georgia S. Oct 10, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Thanksgiving gettogether with family and friends The property was great with a nice big house on a beautiful lake. There was plenty of room for 9 adults. The small cottage was newly renovated but had no heat so it was too cold to stay in it and couldn't enjoy the game room. The kayaks and canoe were in great condition which we used for a short trip to explore the lake. Views from the cottage were spectacular. The only negative is that it could use a deep clean. Noticed a lot of spider webs and dust on the ceiling fans. Other than that, fantastic place. ##### Georgia S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### ben c. Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location and cottage size for our family week. ##### ben c. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carly and Michael Aug 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Been using this cottage twice. Great value. ##### Carly and Michael Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Marie D. Aug 17, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness The size of the property suited our needs very well. We were a large gathering and found the refrigerators were in very poor condition - lacking shelves, broken bin doors. Also there were no large serving platters, spatulas, and safe BBQ utensils. The overall property was not at all very clean. We had to clean window ledges from insects, back splashes, and windows. ##### Marie D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon P. Jul 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Balsam Lake Beauty Lovely property. Truly enjoyed it. ##### Jon P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Heather F. Jun 15, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend! We had an awesome weekend, it's our second time renting this cottage and we will likely rent it again. The dock and the water is so nice to relax by and catch up with friends, play games, read and or just rest. The cottage is spacious with lots of windows and seating areas. ##### Heather F. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne F. Aug 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Balsam Lake is superb We had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable. Location is amazing. Lake is clear as can be. The extra cabin is very spacious. Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. The view is spectacular. Kayaks and canoe were amazing. Paddle boat so broken that was disappointing. Entertainment room is incredible too. ##### Leanne F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Jade T. Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness Let's start with the great: this cottage was perfect in terms of space for our large family of adults, children, infants and dogs. There were enough bedrooms, the cottage and guest cottage combo provided a lot of room for relaxation, and the beautiful Balsam lakefront was fabulous for swimming, playing and hanging out. The check in was easy, the property management team was very responsive and accommodating, and the two hour drive from Toronto made it feel easy.Now for areas of improvement: this cottage does require a deep clean. We found piles of small, dead bugs in window sills, spider webs & eggs in the ceiling and lots of Canada Goose poop on the lawn and dock area. The cottage is not well maintained with essentials. There are no lake / swimming towels, no sheets on the twin beds, no cooking oil, no bbq tools, no serving platters, no shower soap or shampoo, nothing stocked in the guest cottage etc. Finally, the cottage requires some minor repairs and maintenance. The guest cottage fridge makes a very loud, screaming noise at random times during the day and we found some of the dock boards had nails sticking out.The location, property size and lakefront is wonderful but for the extravagant price point charged (including AC & linen fees!), there is definitely room for improvement. ##### Jade T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sam S. Sep 13, 2023 Disliked: Communication, location #### Cottage Property Manager Very Difficult to Deal With The cottage layout and waterfront were great and as described. There were many places in the cottage that could use a deep clean. The property manager was quite rude and in all the years of renting cottages, we’ve never experienced such a difficult main contact while we were more than reasonable and polite in our communication. Unfortunately, we had read numerous reviews from years ago about the difficulty in communicating with the manager, but had hoped that had been fixed. ##### Sam S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephan S. Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Beautiful Spot Property was great, nice big house beautiful lake. Just a few minor inconveniences that we did not expect. The ad should say MUST wear water shoes everyone cut their feet on the zebra muscles. No hot water day one till we noticed the breakers where off. We ran out of both toilet paper and washing detergent. Also the game controllers in the big cottage did not work and the kitchen utensils are ok for camping but a cottage should have better stuff. ##### Stephan S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul T., London , Ontario Canada Sep 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Retreat Roomy cottage and separate quarters for private games room and bedroom/kitchen. Well stocked with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Large dock and great swimming and boating right out the back door. Recommend for a large family vacation. ##### Paul T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guillermo V. Aug 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property for a family vacation The entire family, from grandparents to the young grandchildren enjoyed this week vacation very much. The 2 cottages are very comfortable and well equipped. Even the fact that there is no sandy beach can be solved by the very close beach at Balsam Lake Park. We are planning to come back next summer. Thanks to all who made this possible ##### Guillermo V. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary N. Aug 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family getaway We had a fantastic week at the Cedardale. Plenty of room for 10 adults, 1 infant and a small dog. The place was clean and well organized. The view of the water from the cottage is magnificent and I tried to get up for the sunrise every day. The water is clean and weed-free off the dock; great for swimming. We brought kayaks but probably didn't need to. The kayaks and canoe were in good condition. Good lake for fishing. We caught enough fish to have dinner for everyone twice. The only suggestion would be to have more shade on the waterfront deck. The table is small and had a tiny umbrella that didn't work great - its such a great space and its where many hang out during the day but could use a bit of shade. Overall, excellent property and would definitely recommend it. ##### Mary N. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry M., 75 Mary St, Unit 201 Chatham ON Aug 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage Had a great time. ##### Terry M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan D. Jul 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cedardale holiday The cottage was as advertised. Clean, spacious and bright with a great view! The bunkie was a perfect place for my daughter and her family. Caught some pickerel and bass out front of the cottage and had a very tasty fish fry! The water was clear and the waterfront weed free for good swimming. We had a wonderful family holiday! ##### Alan D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### ben c. Jul 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was great. 2 issues scheduled power outage we are not informed and beds not comfortable. Overall this was a good size cottage and property for our family. Thank you. ##### ben c. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather F. Jun 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing weekend! We had an excellent time at this cottage, the owner was quick to reply to our questions, the kitchen was well equipped with utensils, pots, baking dishes for all of our meal needs. The view is amazing, the lake was wonderful to swim in or just wade in to cool off. Our group of 12 ladies had a wonderful time! ##### Heather F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul A. Sep 14, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage for a large family. Overall this cottage was everything we needed for our family to enjoy a week on the lake. Lots of room, beds were good, nice yard and the lake was excellent. The old fireplace that sits on the dock as an ornament is a safety hazard and needs to go (we added a pool noodle to protect folks from the shape edges). There was just enough cutlery and plates for meals so if you needed a spoon or knife during meal prep, you had to wash it before setting the table. The dishwasher got a workout with a crew of 13\. The kayaks and (heavy) canoe were great for exploring the area but the peddle boat was broken (same comment made in previous years). If equipment is advertised, it should be functional. The outside temperature was very hot and humid during our visit (great time to be at a cottage). The AC never shut off during the day. In the evening the programmable thermostat shut off the AC for the night. It definitely needed to run 24 hours a day as the night temperatures didn't drop much, the humidity remained. The AC couldn't recover during the day. The bunkie had a kitchen, but no dishes or cutlery. ##### Paul A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie G. Sep 5, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual family cottage vacation We have started a tradition of an extended family cottage vacation every summer. It requires a place that will accommodate up to 10 or 12 people. This Cedar Dale property seemed perfect with the separate building that could sleep 4\. It is a great site for multi generation families. Very spacious and comfortable. The large kitchen and table made eating meals very fun. View from the livingroom and dining area is breathtaking, of the lake. The beach is rocky but the recommendation of bring water shoes, solved the problem and was not an issue. Shallow enough for a 3 year old to feel comfortable but got deep enough for adults to enjoy. The deck at the beach is very nice for relaxing at the water. We enjoyed the canoe and kayaks for water sports. Very close to Balsam Lake Provincial park which was worth the visit. Very enjoyable vacation and hope to come back next year. ##### Jackie G. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sandra P. Aug 21, 2021 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Dirty uncomfortable cottage but our family fell in love with the lake! Stayed 7 nights w/10 adults 2 kids & baby. Were met by property owner (Andrew?) he welcomed us told us key was in lock box, said if you need something reach out but don’t contact me for petty things! This confirmed the negative impression I already had from messages on Vrbo. He’s very short with his words, doesn’t seem interest and very matter of fact, comes across rude! ex: had some questions about check in and drinking water and be pretty much said wait until you get the check in guide emailed to you 10 days before. The 1st thing we noticed was that cottages were very dusty and had ALOT of spider webs everywhere. The cleanliness was quite gross actually! I think we left the place cleaner when we left than when we took it over. Main cottage was spacious and just like shown. View of lake was incredible - entire backyard and Lake were the best parts of our trip. Small cottage was small, kitchen had stove, microwave and kettle but absolutely nothing else. Wifi was weak, too weak to connect to Amazon fire. They advertise an Xbox but had PS3\. They had guitar hero but it connected to Xbox so it was obsolete there now. Wish we knew so we could bring some DVD for kids. We had to figure out how to connect the water hose on the side of the house to wash out the dirty canoe which was full of earwigs - we were so turned off by it we didn’t even use it. We washed the paddle boat and all of its bugs too to then discover it was broken when we put it into the water (we had actually read a previous review from 2018 saying it was broken - but we didn’t expect that to still be the case. The kayaks also had to be washed out & cleared of bugs, but we at least got to enjoy them! When we had met with the property manager he told us to be careful with dishwasher because it was new and recently installed and cost him $1000 - so the first morning when we realized it hadn’t washed our dishes from the night before we turned it on again because we didn’t have any dishes and utensils for breakfast now (literally 1 set of utensils per person in this kitchen) anyway… after a few attempts at turning on washing washing and seeing it would start then stop- Contacted Andrew & told to google instructions or he could send plumber but we had to pay. figured things out & it worked. Guide told us of local garbage dump but it no longer exist, we had to take garbage to landfill and pay to dump. Water pressure was low. AC too cold during day & off at 9pm. Sweaty uncomfortable nights! ##### Sandra P. 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