Kawartha Lakes Cottage
Cottage in Douro-Dummer
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this cottage rental
Original Kawarthan cottage on the shimmering shores of Kathchewanooka lake.
This rustic cottage will take you back in time maybe to a more peaceful time, with stunning moonscapes, tranquil sunsets and clear blue skies. Although the building has amazing character it is old, also modest But is equipped with everything you need for your stay. Arrive to a meadow that rolls down to the cottage built just steps away from the shore, listen to the loons call and watch the bald eagles soar from island to island. This 60 feet of private lakefront is magical with a deck, a floating dock and fire pit. Trees for shade and also perfect to hang a hammock, Picnic table, with bbq, outdoor umbrella table set, couch set and even a new set of 4 Muskoka chairs makes this a perfect getaway. The fishing is world class and sure to impress any angler or just a first timer! The water is crystal clear, The shore is shallow and Sandy however throughout The summer the vegetation grows, and the best swimming can be found off the end of the dock (no diving) Shallow Water!
This property is sure to produce an authentic Kawarthan cottage experience.
This rustic cottage will take you back in time maybe to a more peaceful time, with stunning moonscapes, tranquil sunsets and clear blue skies. Although the building has amazing character it is old, also modest But is equipped with everything you need for your stay. Arrive to a meadow that rolls down to the cottage built just steps away from the shore, listen to the loons call and watch the bald eagles soar from island to island. This 60 feet of private lakefront is magical with a deck, a floating dock and fire pit. Trees for shade and also perfect to hang a hammock, Picnic table, with bbq, outdoor umbrella table set, couch set and even a new set of 4 Muskoka chairs makes this a perfect getaway. The fishing is world class and sure to impress any angler or just a first timer! The water is crystal clear, The shore is shallow and Sandy however throughout The summer the vegetation grows, and the best swimming can be found off the end of the dock (no diving) Shallow Water!
This property is sure to produce an authentic Kawarthan cottage experience.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Smoking allowed
Parking
Map of Douro-Dummer
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Reviews
3.0
Simple process.. BBQ was not working, but was able to immediately contact host . Issue was resolved with a new BBQ, But took a couple days. Nice fire pit. Good dock. A bit weedy for swimming, but great paddle boarding lake.
5.0
Quaint little place with a rustic feel. Loved being right on the lake.
2.0
I couldn't use The portable barbecue as it was disheveled and dirty inside. The floors were sloped. I spent a half a day or more sweeping the cobwebs with pine needles off of the picnic table, the Muskogee chairs and the chair set on the deck. I to rinse and wipe everything to get the bird poop off. Then I started in on the dock that was covered in Goose poo, duck poo and seagull poo. And I got that swept off into a garbage bag and then the rain rinsed and I swept. There was no internet. Would have been nice if some of the windows would have opened more.
5.0
Quaint little cottage. Bring pillows and blankets, water cooler with jug of water available. Beautiful location.
4.0
We rented this cabin for a girls weekend . The property was as advertised, rustic. But the water frontage , dock, location was beautiful.
The correspondence with the property owner was seem-less .
Water is not potable but the water coolers were convenient. Excellent outdoor space which was precisely what we wanted !
4.0
Perfect cabin for a guys trip, I went early September and the fishing sucked, could have just been the time of year though.
4.0
Nice small cottage with gorgeous location - perfect for sitting on the dock and campfires.
5.0
Nice quiet property, large grassy area, large shaded area. Easy access to Lakefield. Cottage is old, but in good repair. It is dark inside, with little outside light getting in. Makes for a cool cottage on the hottest days, but difficult to do anything in the cottage. Biggest negative is the lack of place to swim as shore is quite reedy.
3.0
nice location
nice location, nice lake. old place with some issues
5.0
Overall wonderful great fishing and very relaxing area
Great
4.0
Property was as listed beautiful and airy. Perfect and what we expected
Property was beautiful, great view saw lots of loons, ducks and frogs that my grandson likes. The swimming wasn't very good tho but 15 mins away too Lakefield there was a great public beach.
3.0
It was ok
We enjoyed our stay overall. The weather wasn’t great. The scenery and dock area are great. Nice quiet location and my dog absolutely loved the place. Was able to wonder leash free and dive into the water whenever he wanted lol. Now for the bad 😕. Wasn’t the cleanest place. The shower was nasty…used it once over the course of 3 nights (yuck). Lots of dust bunnies and the ceiling fan was furry lol. If I’m charged $125 for cleaning, should be clean. The house is super old, but it’s a cottage. Swimming is not good at all…seaweed has overwhelmed the area. Overall was a decent stay.
4.0
Beautiful Property
Lovely property and landscape. The cottage was exactly that - a cottage! Quaint and cozy, but with (almost) everything you need. FYI - BYO-coffee maker!
The docks and fire pit were spacious and well cared for. Would recommend!
5.0
Incredible stay
Had a hard time finding the spot, adam(owner) was very easy to get a hold of, and pointed us in the right direction! Beautiful area with nice neighbours, the place was clean and comfortable. Had an amazing weekend there!
2.0
Great Location, Hard to get to
Let me start with the good. The property is right on the lake! we had a great time relaxing by the lake and not doing much.
Now lets start with the bad.
- Instructions to get here were abysmal. We ended up about 40kms away based on what the VRBO's map listing told us
- nails sticking out of home in various places.
- no working shower for the first day (When asked about it, the owner said "this is cabin life")
- A paddleboat was advertised in the listing. We tried it out and it sank in the lank while we were on it. I have my own kayak which I used for a rescue mission on the people and the sunken boat.
- BBQ Grill was very dirty/filled with grease buildup - took an hour to clean
- spiderwebs in every corner
- black mold in corner of the fridge
- didn’t give clear instructions regarding garbage: on the door instructions said to take with you and we had to drive to the city with large garbage bags in overpacked cars. 1 hour after we left the owner said that we could leave garbage in the cabin (packed)
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Douro-Dummer?
The average price for a rental in Douro-Dummer is $401 per night. This rental is $82 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Kawartha Lakes Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Kawartha Lakes Cottage pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Kawartha Lakes Cottage?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, smoking allowed, and parking.
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