[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29873100/29873083/939113d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29873100/29873083/3d7999e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29873100/29873083/40521dfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29873100/29873083/ff9172f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29873100/29873083/d5c28bcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## 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 three 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 3 queen size beds. \- The guest/bunkie cottage also has 2 queen -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 - 5 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 ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74580000/74570100/74570073/11801ca3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ❤️Private Sandy Beach Waterfront Cottage w/ Hottub❤️ Kawartha Lakes - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=74570073&PinnedHotelID=74570073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70070000/70069400/70069354/1d6a8765.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Experience the Burnt River Kawartha Lakes - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=70069354&PinnedHotelID=70069354&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88430000/88430000/88429971/a0bd4ac6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Sandy Beach Waterfront Cottage Kawartha Lakes - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=88429971&PinnedHotelID=88429971&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102015500/102015437/2e29e17f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 lakefront cottages on Shadow Lake with dock and water toys Coboconk - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 7.4 Good 3 reviews CA $499 CA $1,032 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=102015437&PinnedHotelID=102015437&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114310000/114301600/114301507/54c933dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern upscale cottage overlooking Balsam Lake. 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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/biking trails 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 ### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive - ‪Gulls Nest Restaurant - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Rusty Nail - ‬14 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive - ‪Coby Fish and Chips - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake located? > This family-friendly Kawartha Lakes cottage is located on the waterfront, just steps from Balsam Lake and Shadow Lake. Balsam Lake Provincial Park is 0.6 mi (1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## CedarDale Cottages @ Balsam Lake Reviews 9.0 ### 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 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 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 #### 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 ### 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 #### 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 ### 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 ### 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. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Bram L., Vancouver BC Aug 15, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great space and location, but property needs care. The house and smaller guest cottage provide lots of space to spend time together, with great views of the lake from the main house. The beds were comfortable, and the AC in the main house was appreciated, though having some local control would have been nice. The lake is gorgeous and was a pleasure to swim in and paddle board (we brought our own). We did use the kayaks a couple of times, but they have no padding left and weren't very comfortable. The negatives now: Many small things were neglected or absent upon our arrival, and there was dust and cobwebs on light fixtures, fans, and in the corners. The bbq was rusting out, and wasn't replaced during our stay despite my contacting the property manager 10 days before we left. There was no dishwasher soap or drinking water for the dispenser upon our arrival. No rinse agent for the dishwasher, and sparse, cheap cutlery. We ended up buying and leaving a salad spinner. I summed it up for the manager like this - we didn't feel welcomed upon arrival. The house needs more attention between rentals to make sure it's really clean and ready for the next guests. ##### Bram L. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda C. Jul 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### paradise lovely cottage on a crystal clear lake. Great location and layout for multi generational family get aways. Property manager was quick to respond to all queries and remedy small issues that cropped up. Only suggestions would be a tv on the main level (senior family members didnt linke the stairs) and more dishcloths/tea towels. Also allowing gueset to have some control over air conditioner would be apprecaited. Overall an excellent stay! l hi ##### Brenda C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann S., London Jul 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Our family had a great time with enough room for everyone. Water was great but remember to bring your water shoes. Would definitely come back. ##### Ann S. 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