#Sunset Beginnings on the TrentSevern w/boathouse suite
Cottage in Kawartha Lakes
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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
Fall in LOVE with **#BREATHTAKING** SUNSETS!!
Centrally located, and SO close to the GTA, this GEM located in the Kawartha Lakes, in the hamlet of Bolsover.
The space
** Located 1 to 1.25 hours north of GTA.
** WESTERN exposure on the lake to end the day with RELAXING #Sunsets
** Welcoming, cozy cottage with an immensely entertaining deck
** Our cottage is PERFECT for families (large or small)
** We are pet-friendly too!
~~~~ KITCHEN ~~~~
A generous kitchen with everything you need to prepare that family feast or that simple grilled cheese is here
- Fridge, stove, microwave
- Blender, toaster oven
- Keurig coffee maker
- Decent supply of pots and pans
- All the cutlery needed to chow down
- Limited supply of staple items (sugar, salt, various spices, cooking oil)
~~~~ BEDROOMS ~~~~
All of the bedrooms will have closet space and/or a dresser for you to unpack to.
Where the sofa bed is located (family room) it has no closet or dresser for guest but there is more than enough room in the second bedroom to unpack.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, to keep our guests safe,
- guests to provide their own bed sheets, pillows ,comforters, linen and towels. ~~~~
Boathouse Suite ~~~~
- Located above the boathouse is the guest cabin with a beautiful view of the lake. The living room has a full-size sofa, a loveseat, and a Lazy Boy recliner.
The bedroom has a queen-size bed.
- 3 piece bathroom: sink, shower stall, toilet.
Please note that the boathouse suite is not heated.
~~~~ HUGE DECK ~~~~
- Great place to hang out all day and enjoy that ***TALL FROSTY*** summer spirit or that bottomless pitcher of ICED TEA
- 2 sets of patio tables and chairs with umbrellas
- BBQ easy access
- 2 cottage chairs for reading, relaxing, sun tanning, or #WHATEVER!!
* Cottage chairs and bench seating close to the water's edge. PERFECT place to watch the kids play in the water or relax by the fire @ night.
* Guests will LOVE playing in #Canal Lake (fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking or swimming)
Guest access
Guest Access
* Unlimited Wi-Fi with Amazon Prime Video, Youtube available option
* Full access to Bunkie (living space above boathouse)
* BBQ
* Outdoor Firepit
* Canoe
* Paddle Boat
* Kayaks x2
* DVD Player with random movies
* Game Console
* Bicycles (various sizes)
* PARKING ( Laneway can accommodate up to 6 cars. )
----Interaction with guests-----
A "House Guide" will be emailed out to our guests that confirm booking with us. This guide will fill in any other details.
Guest can text, phone or email
If any questions arise we will be on call or on site
Other things to note:
*** The lead renter must sign a Covid-19 waiver before the reservation is finalize.
*** By renting our cottage, you and your guests voluntarily assume all risk related to exposure to Covid-10 and agree not to hold the owners of this cottage for any illness or inquiry. ***
* Wi-Fi available option. Please inquire if interested.
* Guests are to supply their own bed sheets, comforters, pillows, and linen.
* Life jackets are not supplied. Guests must supply own gear while using the watercrafts.
*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.
* Guests with pet/s :$80 per pet fee, or $120 for 2 pets. Maximum 2 pets. Extra pet fee must be paid to host at least 2 weeks prior to stay via Interact e-Transfer. The host reserves the right to cancel the reservation if the pet fee is not paid.
Centrally located, and SO close to the GTA, this GEM located in the Kawartha Lakes, in the hamlet of Bolsover.
The space
** Located 1 to 1.25 hours north of GTA.
** WESTERN exposure on the lake to end the day with RELAXING #Sunsets
** Welcoming, cozy cottage with an immensely entertaining deck
** Our cottage is PERFECT for families (large or small)
** We are pet-friendly too!
~~~~ KITCHEN ~~~~
A generous kitchen with everything you need to prepare that family feast or that simple grilled cheese is here
- Fridge, stove, microwave
- Blender, toaster oven
- Keurig coffee maker
- Decent supply of pots and pans
- All the cutlery needed to chow down
- Limited supply of staple items (sugar, salt, various spices, cooking oil)
~~~~ BEDROOMS ~~~~
All of the bedrooms will have closet space and/or a dresser for you to unpack to.
Where the sofa bed is located (family room) it has no closet or dresser for guest but there is more than enough room in the second bedroom to unpack.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, to keep our guests safe,
- guests to provide their own bed sheets, pillows ,comforters, linen and towels. ~~~~
Boathouse Suite ~~~~
- Located above the boathouse is the guest cabin with a beautiful view of the lake. The living room has a full-size sofa, a loveseat, and a Lazy Boy recliner.
The bedroom has a queen-size bed.
- 3 piece bathroom: sink, shower stall, toilet.
Please note that the boathouse suite is not heated.
~~~~ HUGE DECK ~~~~
- Great place to hang out all day and enjoy that ***TALL FROSTY*** summer spirit or that bottomless pitcher of ICED TEA
- 2 sets of patio tables and chairs with umbrellas
- BBQ easy access
- 2 cottage chairs for reading, relaxing, sun tanning, or #WHATEVER!!
* Cottage chairs and bench seating close to the water's edge. PERFECT place to watch the kids play in the water or relax by the fire @ night.
* Guests will LOVE playing in #Canal Lake (fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking or swimming)
Guest access
Guest Access
* Unlimited Wi-Fi with Amazon Prime Video, Youtube available option
* Full access to Bunkie (living space above boathouse)
* BBQ
* Outdoor Firepit
* Canoe
* Paddle Boat
* Kayaks x2
* DVD Player with random movies
* Game Console
* Bicycles (various sizes)
* PARKING ( Laneway can accommodate up to 6 cars. )
----Interaction with guests-----
A "House Guide" will be emailed out to our guests that confirm booking with us. This guide will fill in any other details.
Guest can text, phone or email
If any questions arise we will be on call or on site
Other things to note:
*** The lead renter must sign a Covid-19 waiver before the reservation is finalize.
*** By renting our cottage, you and your guests voluntarily assume all risk related to exposure to Covid-10 and agree not to hold the owners of this cottage for any illness or inquiry. ***
* Wi-Fi available option. Please inquire if interested.
* Guests are to supply their own bed sheets, comforters, pillows, and linen.
* Life jackets are not supplied. Guests must supply own gear while using the watercrafts.
*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.
* Guests with pet/s :$80 per pet fee, or $120 for 2 pets. Maximum 2 pets. Extra pet fee must be paid to host at least 2 weeks prior to stay via Interact e-Transfer. The host reserves the right to cancel the reservation if the pet fee is not paid.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Kawartha Lakes
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Reviews
4.0
Property is a very accessible water front cottage with clean shoreline and dock great for swimming and fishing . Great views of boaters accessibg the Trent-Severn water system . Large deck for cooking and eating . Kurig coffee maker was not mentioned, just "coffee maker". Two patio doors open to the deck. One door with mo screen and the second door had a screen in need of repair Loft above boathouse is great and updated.. Overall we had a great family vacation.
4.0
We stayed for 1 week and overall a nice stay, plenty of space and my 16 & 20 year old sons loved the bunkie. Lake is nice and sunsets were enjoyable.
However the fridge would freeze anything more than 1/2 way in, the washer didn’t work, no water cooler as mentioned, no screen in the 2nd bedroom window so we couldn’t open it to let a breeze in on the cooler nights, no steak knives, no scissors, no can opener and the fridge, over, toaster oven and BBq were very dirty.
4.0
We went as family, the property was awesome for outside games. The water was very shallow which is good for little kids but I would have preferred deeper water for jumping in. There was only 1 bike not “ bikes “, we tried to use the washing machine once but it leaked as soon as we turned it on so if you’re packing thinking you can do laundry I’d pack as if you can’t. I’d recommend packing extra fans as the bedrooms are very hot and stuffy at night.
Overall we had a great time and would return.
5.0
Our stay was nothing short of perfect ! We enjoyed both the interior and the exterior of the property! We will be back in future forsure
4.0
With a little extra TLC this place would be 5 star for the money. A deep clean, declutter, and a trip to the dollar store to replace some old used items would make a big difference. It is obviously managed by a property management company so the 'nice to-do' parts of pride of ownership were missing. But even though it is not fancy, and needs some work, it is tranquil and located in a beautiful spot with easy access to the city. The sunsets were amazing.
4.0
Nice site for staying with family and friends
5.0
What a beautiful spot!~ This is our second time coming to this cottage and we LOVE it!! The yard space is incredible of all outdoor activities! Canal Lake is stunning! The cottage is a perfect cottage to feel outdoorsy yet with the comforts of home! Well equip kitchen large tables, tons of games and the bunny is amazing! (My sisters family comes for 4 days and stays in bunny) I would highly recommend. The only thing is there says there is a water cooler but there is not (2 times we've stayed it states on handbook but is not there-just an FYI)!! Love this place :))
5.0
The property is easily accessible (hint -- your GPS will try to take you onto Antiquary Beach Road -- this won't work as there is a wooded separation between that and McKelvey Beach Road. Take the McKelvey Road exit on Portage Road -- the one south of Centennial Park Road -- instead).
Only about 15 minutes away from Balsam Lake Provincial Park Beaches and great swimming.
The dock is in great shape, and the paddleboat and kayaks got a lot of use.
Quiet neighbours, hot water supply is good, and the barbecue is new. Appliances all work and there are washer/dryers (we did not use) in the garage.
The only issue we had was that in mid-August it was the season for ants to wander around. Not many, but about five a day made it inside the back door and had to be "encouraged" to leave. Really nothing to worry about and the sundeck was fantastic.
We slept seven large adults and a two year old with no problems at all -- the boathouse beds were as good as the main cabin's.
Wifi was good. Good cellphone communications as well. And lots of restaurants, food stores, and antique shops withing twenty minutes or so.
4.0
Loved the cottage and Bunkie. Everything was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. Would love to stay there again and again.
The reason I didn't give it a 5 star is because of the garbage/recycling situation. Having to take your own garbage home for half the vacation stay instead of being able to leave it in the garbage box at the end of the driveway wasn't pleasant. Recycling box wasn't picked up so we had 2 bags of cans & plastic as well to come back with us. Not sure why the recycling wasn't picked up as all cans and plastic containers were rinsed and no paper products mixed in. So driving home for 4 hours with garbage at our feet (only place it would fit in the vehicle) was a little disturbing. FYI - No Landfills open on Friday near Kirkfield.
4.0
We had a fantastic time! Host responsive to any messages! Coming from someone who is pretty picky (moi) - We loved the location property size , dock and beautiful Canal Lake. Property was very clean! A few things tho: we had to replace coffee maker as it wasn’t working . Host offered one to be delivered but we had purchased our own ! More inside storage space such as hooks on the back of every interior door would be helpful to keep rooms tidy and things off the floor ! Landscape could be tidied up also as there were some weeds blocking our view! A screen door for the slider would be ideal to let cool Breeze in! We did not have curtains or rods for the bunkie so improvised with garbage bags for early morning sun! Water pressure in both cottage and bunkie were fantastic ! I would also bring paper plates to burn as there is no dishwasher if you are going with multiple people! We will be back! It was a fantastic holiday thank you so much!!
5.0
Beautiful Cottage
Our family loved our time at the cottage :) perfect location and we loved that we could bring our two dogs with us. The sunsets are absolutely stunning and the kitchen had all the amenities you could need. The dock was great and the kids enjoyed fishing off of it. The access to the canoe and kayaks were great - we even found a nice sandbar a short distance away for the kids to swim weed free. The fire pit was also a lovely feature where you can look out onto the calm lake in the evening. The boathouse is lovely to have some privacy/separation.
There were some minor issues that were already mentioned in previous reviews (BBQ was not fully functional but adequate, AC unit drips inside the house, landfill is not open on thursdays and fridays, no A/C in the boat house but that was mentioned in the listing and was expected) but that did not hinder our enjoyment!! Minor things for management to iron out but overall was a great cottage and would come back :)
5.0
Great for the family
We had a great time at the cottage, it was a perfect week with the family, some minor things that could be done/added but overall it was great!! Sure there are weeds but if you have water shoes and swim off the end of the dock its fine; we enjoyed the paddle boat; a nice campfire; and many water fights on the huge lot!! They have kayak to use as well but we did not use them. Lots of space to sleep and the boathouse was perfect for my parents as a separate space to stay in.
I would definitely go back!!
4.0
Quiet but plenty to do with the outdoor games and watercraft
Impressed with both the indoor and outdoor cleanliness.
3.0
Not the relaxing getaway we were hoping for
The cottage itself was fine. I'd say the description of the property and the amenities was fairly accurate.
We had a major problem on our first night, however. It was cold when we arrived so I turned the heat on. Unfortunately after the cottage warmed the baseboard heating would not turn off, even when the thermostat was turned off. The heat continued all night long, forcing us to open windows and run the A/C all night. Even then the cottage was stuck in the mid-to-high 80's all night (not exactly comfortable).
The property manager didn't provide a phone #, so I attempted to message him first thing in the am via VRBO. After several hours of no response, I disconnected the wire to the thermostat and messaged him again to let him know. Very shortly after that I received a message back threatening that he would charge me for having to send an electrician to reconnect the thermostat. He left his number, so I called him to explain the situation but he was still very threatening and accused me of "re-wiring the cottage". I was pretty upset by his tone and attitude. In addition to the cottage feeling like a sauna, the baseboard heaters were so hot I was worried one of my kids or dogs would burn themselves, or worse that maybe it could start a fire.
After that incident, the rest of the stay was fine. Some of the items around the cottage could use minor repairs, like the BBQ and the A/C (which constantly dripped water during the latter part of our stay). As well, the info package provided could use updating. It said that the breaker panel was in the "basement", but it's actually behind a panel in the bathroom. If I had known that I would have attempted to find the fuse to turn off the heater that way.
Hopefully some of these items were repaired before the next family stayed there.
5.0
Nice and peaceful stay by the lake!
We had a very wonderful stay over a week here. With two large yards, beautiful sunsets, tons of water toys and sports toys, board games, foosball table, and a large deck with umbrellas, there were endless ways to unwind. Even on the rainy days!
The kitchen is well stocked with everything except for a real coffee machine or a kettle. (Come with keurig pods if you want use the one in the kitchen.) The house is spacious and the bunky is really nice inside.
That being said, there are a couple things we would have wished were done better:
Communication was not clear about the house alarm and garbage. The house alarm going-off on arrival may have been an exceptional occurrence, but nonetheless preventable with better instructions. The garbage issue, as other reviews have mentioned is more complicated. It is picked up on Wednesday morning at an unspecified time, two bags max. There are special rules about how things must be packaged (only clear bags for garbage, no bags for recycling). The closest dumping site was not open when we were leaving Friday so we had to drive it down to a further one.
The beds were also really soft and caused all of us pains.
The waterbed is really mossy so water shoes are recommended. But it was otherwise nicely warm and calm water, perfect for all water activities.
5.0
nice family retreat
This property is simple, but everything necessary is there. The swimming is good, although restricted by the weed. The outside area and the backyard are very nice.
4.0
Great location
Rental went smoothly Easy to check in All info to get into the cottage was provided ahead of time Waterfront location was beautiful!
Outside could use a good power washing, patio door was missing the screen so we couldn't leave it open
Kitchen needed a kettle and pot holders
Overall we had a great trip!
5.0
The cottage was very clean when we arrived. The property was well kept & the water crafts were Great
Strongly recommended for large families and friends.
5.0
Beautiful views
We stayed at this property in Aug 2020. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived as the cottage was clean and inviting. The property is very large and mostly flat to play volleyball, badminton or whatever you want. The views from the waterfront are spectacular with beautiful sunsets and we loved looking up at all the stars! Catching sunfish off the dock was plentiful. This is one of our favorite cottages we have been to over the last 10 years!!
3.0
ANNUAL SUMMER VACATION
The final week of July is our annual getaway to a rental cottage; this year though our usual destination was not available due to COVID restrictions. This was our first VRBO experience and we were grateful that we were able to find a property for the time period we wanted and in a convenient destination. While our overall week was a good experience there were a number of items that were problematic. First, no firewood on site. We ended up buying a couple of hoop saws to cut fallen trees for firewood. The initial cleanliness upon arrival was disappointing - garbage had been left behind, the BBQ was not cleaned, the kitchen and bathroom needed cleaning (2 hours worth), and there was a lot of goose droppings on the lakeside lawn that we cleaned up. There were no instructions regarding the mandatory use of clear garbage bags and that recycling bags would not be accepted. As such garbage and recycling were not picked up resulting in us taking it back home. It wasn't till the end of the week that we found the clear bags. We had to purchase two frying pans as the on site pan is warped and as well we had to purchase proper BBQ tools. We had to replace a kayak paddle as one of the paddles snapped off when using. We had to repair the Kuering coffee machine as 2 parts were lying on the counter rendering the machine unusable until we fixed it. We hope and trust that these inconveniences can be remedied so that the next renters have a more positive experience
4.0
great family get away
We had an absolutely awesome time. The lake is beautiful and was ideal for all our water activites The accomodations were perfect for 8 adults. The pull out couches were a little rough to sleep on but for the few nights that our two family members had to sleep on them they survived. It certainly was a plus to have two full baths available. The kitchen supplied everything needed but could have used a couple bowls for salads. I wasn't aware the coffee maker was a keurig so we did without coffee our first morning which made for some crabby people. The people before us put wet and dirty kitchen towels in the drawer. It was not very pleasant to find the smelly towels but luckily I brought my own kitchen towels. The umbrella on the deck was broke so we had no shade on the deck in the evening. The dining table inside was fantastic and accomodated us all to eat our meals together which rarely occurs at home. The dock in the lake was great and was able to accomodate our fishing boat and two jet skiis. We loved being able to sit out by the lake, it was very beautiful and relaxing. The fire pit was perfect for our evening fires and smores. The yard is absolutely large enough to play some yard games like bocce ball, frisbe and Jarts. Fishing was great. We caught crappie, pike, bass and even a muskie. The main problem we encountered was taking care of our trash and recyclables. Trash collection was wednesday which was no problem. The problem was they did not pick up plastic, glass or metal recyclables. We looked up the landfill to drop off recyclables but they are closed on thursdays and fridays and do not open until saturday at 11am. We looked for other options but were unsuccessful. This made things a little stressful knowing that we were suppose to take care of all garbage and recyclables. I feel this is something someone should not have to worry about when they are on vacation and only have limited options. We ended up taking some recyclables 8 hours home with us because we did not want to leave it all behind. Our family did have a wonderful time overall and each and everyone of them said that they would definitely return back to Andrew's house.
4.0
Spectacular Sunsets for the family
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the cottage. Having the bunkie was perfect for us parents to have a place to escape and enjoy quiet mornings before joining the family in the main cottage. The sunsets were spectacular. The family loved the main cottage and we enjoyed relaxed meals on the deck. It was great set up for a family and the kids hardly ever asked for the TV and never asked for the Playstation. They spent hours in the shallow water. Thanks for a great week, we all agreed that it went way too fast.
PS. It took 4 Swifer pads to clean the bunkie before we unpacked and we cleaned a lot in the main cottage. As mentioned, the mosquito screens didn't fit and we used tape around them to keep out the bugs.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Kawartha Lakes?
The average price for a rental in Kawartha Lakes is R 4,823 per night. This rental is R 304 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at #Sunset Beginnings on the TrentSevern w/boathouse suite. 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 #Sunset Beginnings on the TrentSevern w/boathouse suite 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 #Sunset Beginnings on the TrentSevern w/boathouse suite?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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