Title: Private kid-friendly lakefront cottage with a beach. Perfect for families! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private kid-friendly lakefront cottage with a beach. Perfect for families! Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Private kid-friendly lakefront cottage with a beach. Perfect for families! ![Property grounds - Private kid-friendly lakefront cottage with a beach. Perfect for families! (Emsdale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102450000/102448500/102448413/22d26ae7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Private kid-friendly lakefront cottage with a beach. Perfect for families! (Emsdale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102450000/102448500/102448413/160721f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Private kid-friendly lakefront cottage with a beach. Perfect for families! (Emsdale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102450000/102448500/102448413/7885eb38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private kid-friendly lakefront cottage with a beach. Perfect for families! (Emsdale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102450000/102448500/102448413/w904h683x60y0-b9dbf971.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Private kid-friendly lakefront cottage with a beach. Perfect for families! (Emsdale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102450000/102448500/102448413/0451adf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Green Cottage, a serene lakefront retreat on beautiful Emsdale Lake in Kearney. With a private sandy beach and clear spring-fed water, this 4-season cottage is perfect for families seeking relaxation and adventure. Enjoy the spacious deck with screened gazebo, two large docks, or explore the nearby woods via our scavenger hunt contest. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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 kid-friendly lakefront cottage with a beach. Perfect for families! The Green Cottage is a private lakefront family cottage located 25 mins from Huntsville, ON on beautiful Emsdale Lake in Kearney. Your family will love the private sandy beach, clear spring fed lake, deep water off the dock and your own secluded bay! The Green Cottage is the perfect getaway for families looking to relax, reflect and reconnect. ✔ On the lake with private beach ✔ 2 Large docks ✔ 4 season cottage with screened gazebo ✔ Clean, clear water ✔ Islands & connecting lakes to explore The space: This very clean cottage is intentionally decorated so you FEEL like you're at a cottage. Located on a quiet lake, at the end of a dead end road, it's perfect for families that enjoy nature and want privacy. Open concept dining and living room with wood stove and walk-out to a very spacious deck and seasonal screened-in gazebo. Stairs down to the grass lawn lead to the private beach, 2 large docks and a swimming area with a clear sandy bottom. There are no other docks on the bay. This is a quiet lake with islands to swim and explore, with little motor boat traffic and very few cottages. Explore the nearby woods and take part in our scavenger hunt contest. The main floor also has a kitchen with a pantry, a 4pc bathroom, and a fully equipped laundry room with an extra fridge/freezer. There is also a games cupboard filled with many family-friendly games. The upper floor has 3 bedrooms, a linen closet and bookshelf with lots of reading material for any age. We encourage you to bring your own linens, or you can use ours, but the beds will NOT be made up for you. The lower level is fully finished with a spacious family room and walk out to the lawn, an electric fireplace, a 3pc bathroom with heated floors, and a 4th bedroom perfect for grandparents. There is a toy closet with outdoor games, wooden trains, and Lego, and a TV with lots of DVD's to choose from. The TV has a HDMI port but there is no cable or satellite. The cottage is equipped with Starlink high speed internet. Outdoors you'll find a small toy box near the lake with outdoor games and beach toys, an outbuilding with outhouse, and a rustic open air shower with hot water for rinsing off after swimming. Enjoy evenings around the dedicated fire pit on the beach with benches and a picnic table. Relax in the lake front hammock or curl up with a good book in the screened in gazebo on the deck. Guest access: Easy winter access by municipally plowed road. Free parking on the property. Since renters are not allowed to operate motorized water craft, the gate is locked in the summer. In summer, park in the driveway, outside the gate. More parking is available on the road in the summer only. Other things to note: Located 10 mins from the town of Kearney with it's quaint shops, LCBO, Algonquin Park office and Rain Lake access point. Located 25 mins from beautiful Huntsville. Emsdale Lake is connect by portage routes to Lily Pad and Spry Lake, which are both uninhabited. There are 2 canoes, 2 paddle boards, 3 kayaks, a pedal boat, and tin boat that you can use to explore the lake. We also have a floating Lily Pad for the kids and plenty of inner tubes to play with in summer. In winter, sled down the hill, try your hand at ice fishing, or venture out on some amazing hikes, or try out Arrowhead Provincial Park's skating trail through the woods. There's plenty to do year round. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 8 steps to reach entrance - Handrails in stairways - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - Near the bay - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Paddleboard - Table tennis - Fishing nearby - Hiking nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99665200/99665164/4b575e48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage 2 at Algonquin Woods cottage resort on beautiful Clear Lake Emsdale - Hot tub - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=99665164&PinnedHotelID=99665164&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119400000/119390400/119390351/184f5400.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy “Book Barn” Boutique Cottage on Sought after Bay Lake with Sauna. 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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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![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%7C45.51905%2C-79.19674&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tajqle82FfdWwUy9sm_hPGP4WVU=) Emsdale, ON #### What's nearby - Almaguin Highlands Golf & Country Club \- 22 min drive \- 23.7 km - Arrowhead Provincial Park \- 32 min drive \- 41.5 km - Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater \- 38 min drive \- 50.5 km - Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course \- 41 min drive \- 56.4 km - Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area \- 43 min drive \- 58.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪Fork On Main - ‬11 min drive - ‪Tāst Italy - ‬19 min drive - ‪Foodland - ‬24 min drive - ‪Katrine Chip Truck - ‬19 min drive - ‪The Corner Snack Bar - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private kid-friendly lakefront cottage with a beach. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richa S. Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful week Lovely week at the cottage! Gorgeous views, very clear and clean water that our daughters loved swimming in, and great cottage amenities inside too. Very well stocked in every regard. We hope to be back! ##### Richa S. 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