Dream Vacation Home on Private Island

Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(25 Ratings)

Cottage in Central Frontenac

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cottage rental

Covid19 Precautions: We are currently following the rules according to Ontario's re-opening regulations. We have extra staff to ensure complete disinfectant wipe down between every rental. This includes all door handles, taps, toilets, TV remotes, light switches, fan switches and all counter tops, tables, window openers, BBQ and hot tub. The hot tub is super chlorinated using Bromine.

Property Description:
Located on the pristine waters of Sharbot Lake (285 km East of Toronto, 75 km North of Kingston, 30 minutes to Perth, 1.5 hours to Ottawa) on it's own private island, 400 meters offshore from free parking, 3 minutes from a very good grocery store, drug store, bank , post office and medical center; 6 minutes from beer and liquor stores, fast food and gas stations.

This 2500 sq. ft., 4 bedroom year round home has central air and geothermal heat and has stunning views (especially sunsets by the fire pit) and great amenities. The upstairs bedroom suite is 720 sq. ft. with its own 4 piece bathroom (however be aware that the toilet in the master bedroom is currently a composting toilet) and upstairs walkout covered balcony. Featuring a hot tub set into the largest of the three decks. BBQ (new as of Sept 2021). Pool table room with large widows and an airtight full glass door wood burning stove (but fire wood is not provided) overlooking the lake, next to the granite and tile kitchen, large stove /oven and oversized fridge /freezer, large capacity washer and dryer, with hardwood floors throughout the house, walls and ceilings finished in knotty pine. Two and a half bathrooms with two of them boasting Jacuzzi tubs. There are 3 flat screen TV’s with bell satellite with sports and movie packages and internet with unlimited free wi-fi. There are Amazon fire tv sticks on the two main TVs for easy access to Netflix, Prime Video, Crave, YouTube, etc.. (just please remember to sign out when you leave so subsequent renters can't rent Prime movies at your expense). It's a 5 minute canoe paddle to the government dock/parking lot and then 3 minute walk to the grocery store. Great fishing and swimming and sunning off the 16’ by 32’ floating dock.

The water supply is lake water that is run through an ultraviolet light filtration/sterilization system. There is then a 5 step reverse osmosis (RO) filtration system at the kitchen sink for tea/coffee/cooking. We are comfortable using the RO water for all kitchen use. However, we do recommend that you bring your own bottled water for drinking.

The rental includes a utility motor boat for transport to/from Island (proof of Boating License required), otherwise shuttle to and from the island is provided at the start and end of your stay (via the property manager). The motor boat will be either a 14 foot utility outboard motorboat with 40 hp Mercury motor (2013) or a 14.5 foot utility outboard motorboat with a 25 hp Mercury motor (2022) at the discretion of the property manager/owners. The rental includes the motorboat only for shuttling back and forth between the island and government docks. You have the option of also renting use of the motorboat for recreational use during your stay for $100/day or $500/week (which includes one tank of gasoline with minimum 3 day rental).

New June 2022 : 3 kayaks for recreational use - at own risk (2 single and 1 tandem).
New for 2024: Canoe and peddle boat for recreational use - at own risk.

Note on Security Camera: There are no spy cameras in place. WE DO NOT SPY ON OUR GUESTS. There is one security camera which is directed at the hot tub. This is solely for the purpose of dissuading use of the hot tub by other cottagers when our cottage is not in use. We encourage guests to disable this camera by unplugging it on the upstairs veranda deck during the duration of their stay.

Winter Rentals: winter rentals are available usually by mid January (once there is confirmed to be at least 12 inches of ice on the lake) and February. It's a 3 min walk across ice to the island, luggage will be transported across via snowmobile/sled (complements of the property manager). Hot tub working year-round. Excellent ice fishing. Geothermal heating. Top-up heat optional via a wood stove - bring your own firewood (or usually available for purchase from the property manager)

The property is not available in December and March due to ice/safety.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(25 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Location gave a chance to appreciate lake living while being close to amenities on land.We rented a boat for the week and did some cruising and attempted fishing. We had a couple glitches but the host Joe was 100% the person you want to be looking after your stay.Always near by if you needed help.Property is exactly what you would want for 8 of us to have our space.A nice dock to swim off and lots of options for water activities. The main question is,would I go back? Of course.Would love to actually do better fishing next time though...lol.
8.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The kayaks, canoe, paddleboat and pool table kept us entertained all week. Lots of places to sit, relax and have a good read. We especially enjoyed the upstairs deck with its beautiful views. The water was very clear and the lake was quite quiet with very little boat traffic. Would have given five stars, but there were several ceiling lights that did not work, making it difficult to see during our games nights. It also would have been nice to have some sort of instructions for the hot tub and showers.
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Great cottage on a beautiful lake. Exceeded expectations. We had a fantastic family vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
This vacation home exceeded our expectations. The transport to and from the island was easy and friendly. The swimming was perfect - both the kids and adults spent hours jumping off the dock into the clear water and swimming around the island (tip: bring water shoes, the bottom of the lake is quite rocky in places.) We also enjoyed the kayaks. The house was clean and comfortable and struck the perfect balance between luxury (the showers!) and comfort. We appreciated that the kitchen was very well equipped. The fire pit was perfect for evening s'mores making. Checkout was easy and didn't involve a long chore list. We would happily stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
Strongly recommended
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
This was our third year in a row staying here and it did not disappoint! Such a great cottage with all the amenities you could ask for
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
This is the third time we've stayed at Josiah's property. It's a one of a kind location and a great cottage with all the amenities.
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2023
The place is amazing! Location is beautiful! The best vacation ever.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Central Frontenac?

The average price for a rental in Central Frontenac is £206 per night. This rental is £125 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dream Vacation Home on Private Island. 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 Dream Vacation Home on Private Island 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 Dream Vacation Home on Private Island?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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