5 STAR! - The jewel of the Kawarthas... short drive from Toronto!
About this house rental
This beautiful five bedroom family-owned lakehouse has 300 ft. water frontage and full privacy. Perfect for a family getaway or romantic couples weekend. Located only 1:30 mins from Toronto and a 20 minute drive to Peterborough. Clean, private and quiet. Stunning views of the river from the lakehouse and deck. Dock available May-October with closest marina 5 minutes away by boat. 2 kayaks included. There are three bathrooms-1 full bath and one with shower. Comfortably sleeps 8 adults and 2 children. Full water front property with spectacular views morning, noon and night. Full kitchen, living room and finished basement. The basement is a full games room with pool table, dartboard, mini-fridge and wet bar with walk out. Conveniently connected to Rice lake- only 10 minutes by boat. This charming, cozy, rustic, pet- friendly lakehouse is open all year round so you can enjoy the great outdoors during all 4 seasons. Property features: outdoor fire pit, indoor wood fireplace, complimentary wifi, propane filled BBQ, Muskoka chairs, dining room table that seats 10, outdoor dining table, full outdoor living room. The master bedroom loft has its own fully sheltered balcony that overlooks the river. The living room, kitchen and dining area are open concept. Boat launch is conveniently located nearby and area is also ideal for fishing and snowmobiling. *PLEASE NOTE: There is a 3 night minimum stay during the off-season months (January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December) and 6 night minimum stay during high season (June, July, August and September). During June, July, August and September check in is Saturday at 3pm and check out it Friday at 11AM giving you a 6 night stay. Instagram/Facebook: @BonnieDoonLakehouse
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(14 Reviews)
5.0
Very large cottage. Nice lake to swim in. Kids swam off the dock each day
Bonfires each night.
Close to a free lovely petting zoo and a gorgeous sandbeach close by.
Kayaks and canoe and wood provided.
And of course all loved the 8 person hot tub and ice machine. Boys played lots of pool.
Parents enjoyed the view from the veranda.
Lady who owns it communicated very well.
All in all A+
5.0
My family and I absolutely loved our stay at Bonnie Doon! We had a family of 4 with two grown children, a family of 5 with children between the ages of 3 and 11, and a father in law. We fit well into all the comfy beds. Only inconvenience was the limited bathroom space, but we were aware of that before we arrived.
The house was clean, well equipped (we hosted a BBQ for 13!) and exceptionally homey! The only minor drawback we had was limited cell phone service.
The outdoors area is absolutely impeccable, beautiful dock, well maintained yard and landscaping, clean fire pit and well kept balconies, lighting and bbq. The hot tub is modern and clean. The area is so quiet and peaceful you just want to sit on the deck all day long!
I highly recommend booking this property early (if you have a chance)! There is a very good reason it is consistently sold out!
5.0
Lori was very easy to communicate with and the whole process was stress free. The cottage is amazing and was a great size for us (4 adults, 4 kids, and 2 dogs). The kids loved the pool table and dart board, the beds were very comfortable, and the Air conditioning was a big plus!
Keep in mind that this cottage is beside the river and we found the current of the river varied day to day. Have to keep an eye on the small kids when the current is stronger. At times there was a lot of boat traffic that caused waves, but the water was warm and deep a few feet away from the dock and seaweed wasn't an issue (a few feet away from the dock). Everyone had a blast in the water.
The provided kayaks and canoes (and life jackets) were great however there wasn't an easy way to put in and take out the kayaks or for our larger dog to get out of the water. The perimeter of the backyard by the water has a small chicken wire fence.
Lori and Phil have the cottage well stocked with many great amenities and the view of the river from the cottage is amazing. Going to get groceries was a quick 15-20 min drive.
Highly recommend One Fine Foods in Peterborough if you wanted a have a dinner out.
Overall a great experience and week stay!!
5.0
We had a excellent time! Everything went smoothly and Lori was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely rent again!
5.0
Accurate on line listing. Property was very well equipped, clean and comfortable.
Great view of the river and the passing boat traffic
Probably best suited to families with older kids.
5.0
Clean, comfortable and well equipped
Accurate on line listing. Property was very well equipped, clean and comfortable.
Great view of the river and the passing boat traffic
Probably best suited to families with older kids.
5.0
The rental of this beautiful cottage was so easy from the start to finish. Lori was so gracious and the cottage was equipped with everything we needed. The location was beautiful and relaxing. I highly recommend it!
5.0
What a beautiful cottage; with all the features you could want.
The rental of this beautiful cottage was so easy from the start to finish. Lori was so gracious and the cottage was equipped with everything we needed. The location was beautiful and relaxing. I highly recommend it!
5.0
Amazing week vacation! This property is absolutely beautiful, exactly how it is advertised on the listing. We were a family of 5 + 1 infant and it was perfect. We were looking for a nice quiet and peaceful week off, which is exactly what this property delivers. The cottage itself was warm, clean, and very comfortable overall. Awesome games room for some pool and darts. The river front property was amazing - great for making a fire, swimming, kayaking and relaxing on the dock. Lori and Phil were great - extremely responsive and were always there to answer questions or advise on items we were unsure about. I highly recommend this place for a nice quiet getaway!
5.0
Perfect Peaceful Getaway!
Amazing week vacation! This property is absolutely beautiful, exactly how it is advertised on the listing. We were a family of 5 + 1 infant and it was perfect. We were looking for a nice quiet and peaceful week off, which is exactly what this property delivers. The cottage itself was warm, clean, and very comfortable overall. Awesome games room for some pool and darts. The river front property was amazing - great for making a fire, swimming, kayaking and relaxing on the dock. Lori and Phil were great - extremely responsive and were always there to answer questions or advise on items we were unsure about. I highly recommend this place for a nice quiet getaway!
5.0
Lori and Philip were very friendly and accommodating. We searched for the ideal honeymoon location and found the lakehouse was exactly what we were looking for. The location on the river was great for sunsets. The house was setup with everything we needed. Definitely we will be booking again in 2021, we highly recommend this property!!!
5.0
The perfect romantic getaway
Lori and Philip were very friendly and accommodating. We searched for the ideal honeymoon location and found the lakehouse was exactly what we were looking for. The location on the river was great for sunsets. The house was setup with everything we needed. Definitely we will be booking again in 2021, we highly recommend this property!!!
5.0
We loved our stay here. The property is situated on the river with beautiful views. We had a great visit- very peaceful. We loved sitting out on both the deck and dock. The owners were great and very responsive. We highly recommend it!
5.0
Beautiful river views
We loved our stay here. The property is situated on the river with beautiful views. We had a great visit- very peaceful. We loved sitting out on both the deck and dock. The owners were great and very responsive. We highly recommend it!
5.0
The property was large with a very wide riverfront. The kids (aged 9-12) thoroughly enjoyed it. We used the kayaks, and rented a motorboat for tubing for the kids, and trips down to Rice Lake. The main floor is not as large as it looks in the pictures, but the enormous deck outside easily accommodated everyone.
5.0
Excellent location and accommodation
The property was large with a very wide riverfront. The kids (aged 9-12) thoroughly enjoyed it. We used the kayaks, and rented a motorboat for tubing for the kids, and trips down to Rice Lake. The main floor is not as large as it looks in the pictures, but the enormous deck outside easily accommodated everyone.
5.0
Great place to spend a few days with family. There were 9 of us. Different age groups but did not feel crowded. The only downside , because there were so many of us and we took food to last us the week was that I wished a second fridge had been available. Everything else was perfect (indoors and outdoors)
5.0
Home away from home
Great place to spend a few days with family. There were 9 of us. Different age groups but did not feel crowded. The only downside , because there were so many of us and we took food to last us the week was that I wished a second fridge had been available. Everything else was perfect (indoors and outdoors)
5.0
We had an amazing time at the Lakehouse - everything was as described and it was very clean when we arrived. The host was amazing leading up to our stay - very response and helpful for all questions. It was the perfect place for a family getaway. We would all recommend and we will 100% be back next year!
5.0
Amazing!
We had an amazing time at the Lakehouse - everything was as described and it was very clean when we arrived. The host was amazing leading up to our stay - very response and helpful for all questions. It was the perfect place for a family getaway. We would all recommend and we will 100% be back next year!
5.0
Such a gem!
Bonnie Doon is a great place for a get away. 10 of us were there over the New Year’s Eve “weekend”. It was perfect. I know I will be back during other seasons as well!
The owners were quick to respond if we had questions.
Great place. Check it out!!
5.0
Bonnie Doon is a great place for a get away. 10 of us were there over the New Year’s Eve “weekend”. It was perfect. I know I will be back during other seasons as well! The owners were quick to respond if we had questions. Great place. Check it out!!
5.0
The layout of this cottage really met the needs of our multi-generational family. with bedrooms on 3 levels and hangout spots on 2. Lots of room to play, to eat and to sleep! Well-stocked kitchen. I brought a few extra kitchen items with me and didn't need to use them. Wonderful duvets and bedding too.!
5.0
Enjoyed our stay in this cottage
The layout of this cottage really met the needs of our multi-generational family. with bedrooms on 3 levels and hangout spots on 2. Lots of room to play, to eat and to sleep! Well-stocked kitchen. I brought a few extra kitchen items with me and didn't need to use them. Wonderful duvets and bedding too.!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Otonabee-South Monaghan?
The average price for a rental in Otonabee-South Monaghan is $101 per night. This rental is $409 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 5 STAR! - The jewel of the Kawarthas... short drive from Toronto!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 5 STAR! - The jewel of the Kawarthas... short drive from Toronto! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 5 STAR! - The jewel of the Kawarthas... short drive from Toronto!?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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