[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Waterfront Cottage with Stunning Sunsets Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91470000/91463600/91463599/636df890.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91470000/91463600/91463599/807b5d9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91470000/91463600/91463599/34887f49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91470000/91463600/91463599/2f4c5a19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91470000/91463600/91463599/47222d3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the tranquility of Canal Lake in this cozy cottage. With a fully-equipped kitchen, living room, and deck overlooking the lake, unwind with your morning coffee or sunset views. Perfect for 4 guests in two bedrooms. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Private Waterfront Cottage with Stunning Sunsets Welcome to our cozy cottage nestled in the heart of Canal Lake! Our charming rental is the perfect place to escape everyday life and immerse yourself in nature. Features include two bedrooms, fully-equipped kitchen with all the essentials to prepare meals, living room and a deck overlooking the lake - the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or watch the sunset. Book your stay today and experience the tranquillity of the countryside for yourself! A total of 4 guests can sleep comfortably. Sleeping - This cottage has two bedrooms. 1 bedroom with double bed = 2 people 1 bedroom with queen bed = 2 people Eating - The spacious common area has a kitchen, island bar and dining area. Washrooms (Two) - A powder room and a full washroom equipped with a shower. \*\* We do not supply pillows, bed linens or towels. Guests are to bring their own. Municipal Lic. STR2024-186 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Unit size: 1,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89720000/89719900/89719880/e7bf7b80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rustic Cottage w/ Heating + Kitchen + Canal Lake Kirkfield - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=89719880&PinnedHotelID=89719880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107670000/107667800/107667770/9058269f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Cottage on Balsam Lake Kirkfield - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=107667770&PinnedHotelID=107667770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82760000/82758000/82757967/f177c2f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unwind Recharge Repeat│family-friendly lakefront cottage sleeps 8 adult and plus Fenelon Falls - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=82757967&PinnedHotelID=82757967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67610000/67600900/67600803/b9836ba1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Winter & Fall Getaway - Pvt 120’Shoreline w/direct Lake Access - Snowmobiling Brechin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=67600803&PinnedHotelID=67600803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88660000/88658600/88658598/cbe50c53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 4 Bedroom Waterfront Cottage with Hottub and Firepit Lagoon City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=88658598&PinnedHotelID=88658598&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33940100/33940076/036d636f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Waterfront! 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.565144,-79.0275&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:g_%60oGz%60jaN%3FU%3FW%40S%3FW%40S%40U%3FUBU%40U%40U%40UBUBSBUBU%40SDUBUDSBSDSDUDSDSDSFSDSFQDSFSFQHSFQFQHQFQHQFQHOHQJQHMHQHOJOHMJOJOJKJOJMJMJKJMLKJMLKLIJKLKLILILKJGNKLGLGLINELGLGNGLENELENCNELENCLAPELANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NDN%40LBNDLDNBNDLDNFLDLFNFLDLHLHNFLHLFLJLHJHLJLJLHJJLLJJJLLJJLHNLLJJHNJNHLJPJLHPHLHPHPHNHPFPHPFPHPFPFRFPFRDRFPFRDRFRDRDRBTDRDRBRDTBTBRBTBTBR%40T%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FR%40V%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FRAV%3FTARAVARATCTATATCRCTCTCTCRETCRERERCTERERGRETGPGRERGPGRGPGPIPGPIPGRININIPIPILIPKNKNINKLINKLMLILKLMJKLKJMLKJMHMLMHKHMJMHMFMHOHMFMHMFODMFMDOFMDODOBMFOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOCMAQCMCOCMCOGOCMEOEMEOGMGMEOGMIMGMGOKKGMIMKMIMIKMMIMKKMMKKMKKKMKMKMKMKOKMIOKOIOIQIMKQIQIOGOISGQIQGQGQIQGSGQESGSEQGSEUESESEUESCSESCUESAUCUCUCSCUAUAUAUCS%3FWASAU%3FWAS%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KL61VNL1v3feK7hm1yO-kWK4ONI=) Kirkfield, ON #### What's nearby - Canal Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Balsam Lake - 26 min drive - 21.4 km - Shadow Lake - 26 min drive - 21.4 km - Fenelon Falls - 46 min drive - 46.3 km - Casino Rama - 53 min drive - 54.5 km #### Getting around - Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 57 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Rusty Nail - ‬17 min drive - ‪Kirkfield Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪Portage House Restaurant - ‬17 min drive - ‪Balsam Station, The Works Chip Truck - ‬17 min drive - ‪Gatehouse Restaurant - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Waterfront Cottage with Stunning Sunsets pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Private Waterfront Cottage with Stunning Sunsets? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private Waterfront Cottage with Stunning Sunsets? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Private Waterfront Cottage with Stunning Sunsets located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Canal Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Carden Alvar Provincial Park and Dalrymple Lake. Lake Simcoe and Balsam Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Waterfront Cottage with Stunning Sunsets Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca M., Apsley Sep 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing weekend getaway Perfect spot for a nice relaxing weekend. The space was great for friends or family to enjoy. ##### Rebecca M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cars Unlocked Sep 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We enjoyed our stay everything was as advertised and a beautiful little spot! Thanks again to Alex ! ##### Cars Unlocked Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary O. Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend in Kirkfield We had a fantastic time at this cottage. It was incredibly clean and had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. We would love to return. ##### Mary O. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marisa F. Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property both indoors and out. Fully equipped with everything that you require. Superb accommodations, cleanliness with comfy beds and plenty of space for our family of four. We truly enjoyed our stay.Alex, the host was amazing answering any questions we had. Thank you! Have a great summer and season. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4b6c0695-cf1a-447b-88e7-ef4b418cdcb2-1752865111643.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Marisa F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine B. Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place Our multigenerational family (ages 15 to 88) had a lovely time here. There is enough space for people to do their own thing or hang out all together. The cottage is equipped with everything you need! ##### Christine B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Worth the stay The cottage was amazing, peaceful and felt very private. Everyone was able to catch a fish too! No complains at all. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### J B. Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nothing short of amazing! This cottage is a gem! The kitchen was extremely well equipped, the BBQ and appliances new and the lakeside views were stunning. We loved every minute of our stay! Thank you Alex for a great week!! ##### J B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha W. Jun 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend We enjoyed our relaxing weekend at this very quiet well equipped level lakefront cottage. The property manager communicated very well and made check in easy. Our group of 5 adults enjoyed the spacious cooking and dining areas. ##### Martha W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chandan Aug 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication there was no grocery nearby and no dining options close by. Other than that it was a good property. I would recommend. ##### Chandan Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Van Han W. Jul 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend getaway The cottage was very clean and well equipped-it had everything you would need for a weekend stay. It was a comfortable fit for 10 adults and 2 young children. There was also a lot of outdoor space and it was nice being right on the water. Although a little cold the weekend we stayed, the water was shallow and would've been great for swimming. Would definitely recommend a stay here! ##### Van Han W. 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