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Island Cottage - Private and Spacious

Island Cottage - Private and Spacious

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Arial view - circled cottage location on Big Island
Property grounds
View of cottage living room windows from lake
Large Living Room
Large window with puzzle/crafts/work table in livingroom.

Overview of Island Cottage - Private and Spacious

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Lakefield, ON
  • Popular LocationWhite Lake12 min drive
  • Popular LocationStoney Lake29 min drive
  • Popular LocationFairy Lake33 min drive
  • AirportPeterborough, ON (YPQ)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master Bedroom

North Cabin

Office

Office 1

South Cabin

The Studio

3 bathrooms

Main Cottage Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

North Cabin

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

South Cabin

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Island Cottage - Private and Spacious

Our family cottage sits high on the south-eastern point of BIG ISLAND offering a panorama of lake and island views, deep clear water, heavenly sunrises. The 5 acre property is situated at the convergence of Clear Lake and lower Stony Lake. The circa 1940's cottage, cabins and bunkies have been well maintained and updated to provide comfortable yet simple island living.

Main Cottage: Large living room with fireplace, doors open to North and South decks; spacious open kitchen with new appliances, dining table (seats 10 + counter) and casual sitting area; large master bedroom with King bed (or 2 twins) + door to South deck; office (desk & internet) and 1 single bed + door to South deck. New full bath (shower) in the Main Cottage.

South Cabin: King bed (or 2 twins) with full bath (clawfoot tub w/shower), separate vanity/closet area and deck facing south to Clear Lake.

North Cabin: Queen bed + bunk beds (2), full bath (shower), deck facing Stoney Lake (morning sun rise lovers stay here).

The Studio: A charming but rustic sleeping cabin, no bath. No running water. Adjoined to workshop. Best used in summer months.

-All bedrooms have direct access to outside
-Large Floating Swim Dock in deep clear water
-Boat House (sometimes available)
-Boat House Dock (separate from swim dock) 8 cleats for boat tie-up
-Hiking/explore (watch for poison ivy when outside the main compound)
-Stone steps lead up from front dock to Main Cottage
-Long gently-graded low/step ramp up from Side Dock (with cart for heavier items)
-Cleaning service can be arranged for an additional fee

-Kawartha Park Marina is nearby - - 5-10 minute boat ride to this cottage.
-Reserved Parking for 2 cars:
- 1 reserved at Kawartha Park Marina, plus
- 2nd car in Cottagers' Association Parking Lot (1st come 1st served basis)

-Reserved Boat slip at Kawartha Park Marina

Property manager

John and Janis Chittick

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Lake view
sunrise from main dock on Grape Island
Two Private Islands, Super Quiet Part Of Lake, Yet Close To Action
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
9.8 out of 10, (25 reviews)
Two Private Islands, Super Quiet Part Of Lake, Yet Close To Action

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Bring lifejackets for small ones.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
May have raccoons, squirrels and minks for company

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Septic Tank! Flush ONLY toilet paper nothing else (not even kleenex)
Drinking Water: All running water is UV filtered lake water. Use bottled water for drinking, coffee, tea & ice. Boil to sterilize water for cooking.
No outdoor fire burning. . Fireworks must end by 10:00pm and follow Provincial guidelines.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Selwyn

Located in Selwyn, this cottage is on the waterfront. Robert Johnston EcoForest Trails and McLean Berry Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Quackenbush Provincial Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Lakefield, ON

What's nearby

  • White Lake - 12 min drive
  • Stoney Lake - 29 min drive
  • Fairy Lake - 33 min drive
  • Trent University - 34 min drive
  • Buckhorn Lake - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stoney Lake Market - 17 min drive
  • Lovesick Lake Cafe - 30 min drive
  • Honey's Diner - 34 min drive
  • Old Bridge Inn and Restaurant - 21 min drive
  • Wolf & Spice Restaurant - 37 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional Cottage Experience
Our expectations for our 8-day stay at Janis and John's family cottage were high and, without a doubt, they were exceeded in every way. This experience was everything we wanted it to be and more: a beautiful, scenic, quiet, and private setting, deep water for swimming, an extremely well-equipped kitchen, a fantastic book and puzzle selection, and most impressively, a beautiful collection of antiques and paintings displayed throughout the main cottage and cabins--many of the paintings done by Janis herself. Janis and I communicated extensively throughout the booking process and in the time leading up to our stay. She was always quick to respond and extremely pleasant when answering my many questions. The staff at Kawartha Park Marina were also very friendly and welcoming. My family would not hesitate to stay at StonesThrow again. In fact, we are hoping to do so again in the near future! Thank you, Janis and John, for everything! Until next time...
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denese T., Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week!
Stone's Throw is the perfect mix of old cottage and modern comfort. The location is beautiful and we especially liked the living room with windows and lake views from 3 sides of the room (when the weather didn't allow us to hang out on the deck). The cottage was well equipped, especially the kitchen. My daughter in law was delighted to find and use the yoga mat, my husband the to go coffee mugs for early fishing, and I liked the nice cook wear. We enjoyed the "together" spaces and appreciated the separate sleeping and bathroom spaces. Every room was very attractive and comfortable. It is a bit of a hike from the dock to the cottage so it took a bit of work to unload our food and gear. There is a cart to help though. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for multi generation families
Excellent
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G., Guelph, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage for the perfect getaway
We booked this cottage with high expectations and it did not disappoint. It was everything we hoped for and mom. The owners and fantastic to deal with. Very helpful and responsive leading up to our stay. Always prompt to answer our questions and provide some helpful tips for island cottaging. We were four small families, three of whom had children and the space was perfect. We loved having our separate areas in the cabins, but with lots of space in the main cottaging for coming together. There is ample seating both inside and out. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you would need. The dock is a great size for lounging and the swimming was excellent. There are 2 individuals floaties available which we used, but we also brought some of our own. It's cozy, clean, spacious. Very cottage feeling but with lots of modern touches. The only (minor) issue was the water pressure but they did advise us beforehand. It appears that only one water source can be going at one time (so if you are taking a shower and someone flushes, you will notice). With 8 adults and our little ones, it really didn't impact us much at all. We are hoping to return again next summer
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Kath F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Holiday
We had a wonderful stay at Stone's Throw. It was very comfortable for two families with four children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years. We spent a lot of time kayaking, swimming, fishing and relaxing around the cottage, but also managed a couple of trips off the island (we took it in turns to bring each family to the marina on the small boat provided). Sandy Lake, Burleigh Falls and Buckhorn for lunch and a visit to the lock made for fun day trips. The cottage retains its traditional charm, but is fresh and modern. We would have stayed longer if we could have! Many thanks to the Chitticks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by John and Janis Chittick

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Loved and enjoyed for 50+ years this cottage has been the family gathering spot for 3 generations. 2018 was the first year our cottage was offered to rent ... you are our trusted guests and we will do all we can to make your stay wonderful. Enjoy!

What makes this property unique

Spacious and private peninsula setting
Deep clear water
Stunning sunrises
Short boat ride to Kawartha Park Marina (reserved boat slip + parking)

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