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Entire home·Private host

Experience the Burnt River

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Children’s area
Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior
Nestled along the serene Burnt River, this four-season retreat is surrounded by private conservation land and offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. With over 2.5 acres of wilderness to explore, guests can enjoy hiking, fishing and hunting in a tranquil setting.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience the Burnt River

Approximately 1.5 hours from the GTA, this four-season enclave, is nestled along with Burnt River, on a private canal, directly off the main river; situated between Balsam and Cameron Lake. With over 2.5 acres of wilderness, surrounded by private conservation land; make this an ideal vacation spot, for hunting, hiking, fishing and general family fun.

Property manager

Oren Shapiro

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Experience The Burnt River
Experience the Burnt River Kawartha Lakes
Experience the Burnt River Private vacation home
Experience the Burnt River Private vacation home Kawartha Lakes

About the area

Map
Kawartha Lakes, ON

What's nearby

  • Fenelon Falls - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Sturgeon Lake - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Fenelon Falls Museum - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Balsam Lake - 18 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Shadow Lake - 18 min drive - 7.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Texas Burger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Cow and Sow - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the Burnt River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Experience the Burnt River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the Burnt River ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience the Burnt River located?

This family-friendly Kawartha Lakes holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Burnt River, Boyd Island and Goose Lake. Dewey's Island and Balsam Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Experience the Burnt River Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place, even in winter

A nice large hottub, big open common spaces, and lots of room outdoors to roam and trek around in the snow made our stay really great. Oren was also extremely quick to respond and help with any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great retreat location

For a small retreat group, it was a lovely space. Peaceful, comfortable. Everything went well.Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful get away

Second winter break get away as a family in this beautiful cottage !!! Did not disappoint you have everything you need at the place , extremely clean !!! Very spacious with a great view of the lake !!! The host is very helpful and addresses all concerns within seconds !!! If your looking for a family cottage place I strongly recommend it !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charisse F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful cottage getaway at an amazing location!

We loved staying at Oren’s gorgeous property! The river front was beautiful and we all were able to enjoy the provided kayaks and canoe and other water activities. The interior of the property was organized and clean and was plenty of space for our group of 14! There was a house guide which was helpful and easy to follow, and Oren was quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

RAJNEESH K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Burnt River Estate

Great cottage for large groups. Very nice open spaces and well appointed bedrooms, with 4 washrooms. There is table-tennis in the basement and at least 4 TV 's so plenty for different couples or families. The deck and hot tub are awesome with a small playground for small children. Oren, the owner responds quickly to any queries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Paul c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Burnt river adventure

The actual house is amazing huge with all the amenities you would need We a total of 16 and there was ample room to sleep for all us. The property is very well secluded If I have one issue I wasn’t to crazy got was the water front, it was very small , no beach, and right around the water the area was covered with geese crap, you had to dance around obstacles to get to the water. Having said I was the only one complaining about the water etc the 14 loved everything about it. Overall I would give it a4.1/2 stars and would goback
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Burnt River Estates Family Week

Our 4 adult children, 3 partners and 4 grandchildren had a wonderful week at this cottage. Everyone loved the cottage building, grounds, kayaking and canoeing on the river. We had lots of birds singing in the trees. Neighbours were unnoticeable. Indoor space spacious. Microwave stopped working so hopefully they will replace that. Could have used more table knives. Less than the number we had in our group. Air conditioning was colder in basement and certain rooms, but overall was certainly nice to have. Instructions on garbage was confusing. Was very pricey but you get what you pay for. We needed lots of bedrooms. Was thrilled to find this cottage not too far a drive for most of our family. River shoreline a little mucky but able to swim of water trampoline and dock. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a wonderful time!! This property has everything you would want.

The location is really peaceful. We enjoyed kayaking and canoeing on the river. The house is very comfortable with room for everyone. The kitchen was large and well stocked with all the appliances/dishes etc you would want. There was firewood available for a fire and the hot tube was lovely. We all really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friend getaway

Lovely property. Very clean and spacious. Kids of all ages had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice space

This home is well maintained, equipped, and plenty of room for our annual "framily" vacation. Location is great - quick drive to grocery. Lots of geese around but a quick rake in the morning takes care of their "deposits". Oren us very responsive and helpful. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Burnt River Cottage

The cottage is large, roomy yet cozy and the whole family of 10 had lots of room. The kitchen is awesome with a large island for everyone to help! The water trampoline was fun but the small beach area was weedy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Highly recommend this stay. Oren was very responsive and caring.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sammy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Stayed here for a long weekend with friends. It's a great place and is very well equipped. The place is even nicer than the photos, especially the main floor and master bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022