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Escape to The Cottage, a serene lakeside retreat nestled 350km north of Toronto. Unwind on the dock with loons and beavers as your morning companions, or indulge in canoeing, fishing, or stargazing under the night skies. This log home accommodates up to 6 people and welcomes pets - even birds and reptiles!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Beautiful Log Home on Quiet Private Lake

  • The Cottage is a custom built Log Home designed for the entire family. It is located on a private lake 350km North East of Toronto. Loons and beavers will greet you as you sit on the dock in the morning! If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful getaway....this cottage is for you! This is my 4th Year renting and have truly enjoyed sharing the cottage with everyone.
    Whether you like to sit and relax, canoe, fish or just lay out on the dock, you can do it all at the cottage. The night skies are especially dark and stargazing is a favorite thing to do! The Cottage can sleep up to 6 people with room on the couches for 2 more!
    This reservation has a Super Flexible cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 14 day prior to the check in date.
    A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 14 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 7 to 13 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 7 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
    Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, smoking permitted outside only,no parties or events, pets permitted. I also have a large aviary so you can bring along your pet birds budgies canary, cockatoos parrots etc and your furry friends like hamsters bunnies gerbils too
    I have a reptile cage for your lizards and snakes etc. no family member should miss out on the family vacation
    No Smoking Inside the Cottage... Stoop & Scoop rule for all pets

    http://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-staycation-tax-credit

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking 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: 1,400 square feet

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
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 allowed: in designated areas

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
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About the area

Located in North Frontenac, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bon Echo Provincial Park and Hills Lake, while Cloyne Pioneer Museum and Maple Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our North Frontenac travel guide
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North Frontenac, ON

What's nearby

  • Kashwakamak Lake
    Kashwakamak Lake
    20 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Kingston Frontenac Public Library - Plevna Branch
    15 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Hills Lake
    17 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Sand Lake
    23 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Ompah Community Library
    29 min drive - 28.3 km

Restaurants

  • North of Seven Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Shamrock Cafe | Plevna on
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Log Home on Quiet Private Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beautiful Log Home on Quiet Private Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Log Home on Quiet Private Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Log Home on Quiet Private Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Log Home on Quiet Private Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Kingston Frontenac Public Library - Plevna Branch, Hills Lake and Kashwakamak Lake. Sand Lake and Marble Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Beautiful Log Home on Quiet Private Lake Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave E.

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

Private cabin visit was great

Very comfy cabin with lots of charm. no noise and nothing negative about the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PET FRIENDLY AND GARY, THE HOST IS OUTSTANDING TOTALLY AWESOME TIME
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great vacation spot!

Great property. Good fishing. Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Fabulous starry nights

Very obliging and helpful host with incredible knowledge about the skies. Convenient log home with comfortable amenities indoors, an outdoor fire area and canoes to tour the lovely lake. A wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A wonderful place to stay and enjoy nature. A beautiful cabin in the woods on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The log home is the perfect place to spend quality time with family and unwind in nature. Gary was extremely helpful with getting us acquainted with the property. Sharing his love for the stars was a special treat and was an incredible experience. It's a great location to see the night sky. The weather was amazing, and we were able to enjoy all the amenities - canoeing, time on the dock and hammocks, campfires, and more. Thanks for making our first family vacation memorable!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannes S.

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

Mid week break away

Very relaxing time with family in quiet and peaceful cottage. Nice fishing. Gary made us feel very welcome. Really enjoyed the stargazing and the views of the meteor shower
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher S.

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

Great cottage

Great weekend. We were able to bring our dogs. Gary was very kind and helpful upon arrival and departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID G.

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

Excellent stay

The cottage was perfect for us. Full of character, lovely location, a great place for us to sit out on the swing-seat and take in the quiet, the lake, colours, chipmunks and birdlife. Gary was a very helpful host, inviting us to a telescope star-gazing evening, which was a high point of our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Best View

If you are looking for a peaceful relaxing time this is the spot for you. At night it gets so dark you can see all the stars. Gary was super helpful and attentive. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aysha N.

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

Amazing weekend of memories

Gary met us at the cottage and gave us the grand tour, we had the most incredible scenic weekend away with our family and especially enjoyed the experience of Gary’s telescopes!! We got to see sun spots on the sun and go and explore the dark night reserve! Gary is a very laid back and kind host and we can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Ernestina D.

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

Beautiful spot

Log cabin was exactly as described. Beautiful inside and out. Lots of peace and quiet. Dogs were free to roam and swim. Fishing was great. Gary was very attentive and easy going. Will definitely consider going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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

Great place

We had a great time at Gary's cottage. It was clean, private and right on the lake. Gary was an excellent host and he even invited us to look at the stars from his observatory. We learned alot about stars and galaxies that night. Thank you Gary, it was pleasure meeting you and we hope to return one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa M.

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

Great getaway

Gary is an excellent host! The lake is very quiet and peaceful! Loved watching the meteor shower on the dock in our hammock 🙂 I have never seen so many stars, it was beautiful!!! And if you want to take star watching to a whole different level, hopefully you’re lucky enough that Gary will invite you to his observatory
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Weekend Getaway

We had a fantastic weekend with perfect weather. We enjoyed canoeing and playing in the warm lake. At night, we had a lovely evening in front of a campfire, relishing the peace and quiet away from the city noise. Gary warmly welcomed us and provided all the necessary information about the cottage. The best part was that our furry friends were also welcome, which we truly appreciated. Thanks for the wonderful getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Lovely cabin

We enjoyed staying at Gary's cabin. It's rustic, cozy, and had everything we needed. He's a great host, he met up in person upon our arrival just to give us a short tour and intro to the cottage and it's workings, along with offering to take us out on his pontoon boat on the lake. The kitchen had all cooking essentials and tools with a couple options for brewing coffee.. drip or press. The lake is shallow but great for canoe trips to enjoy the scenery, canoe supplied by Gary. We fed the birds from our hand off the porch swing and watched the other wildlife from the cottage.Washer and dryer was a bonus to have.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nat G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great getaway we had ,Garys home is so beautiful ,cozy,warm and inviting it’s just wonderful,then onto outside the beautiful porch relaxing on that wonderful swing feeding chipmunks from my hand omg just incredible then onto the dock looking out onto that beautiful lake it was literally a dream ,another bonus we were allowed to bring our big dogs it’s so rare someone allows dogs of any size and doesn’t judge the big guys Gary was wonderful with them giving them so much attention and that to us meant so much because to us they’re our family and did I mention we also brought our kitty who also enjoyed the beautiful views,this was exactly what we were looking for and so much more it’s truly paradise ,thankyou so,so much Gary for your hospitality and for sharing your beautiful home with us we hope to be back soon:)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Best Campsite Ever!

My husband and I have always canoe tripped in Algonquin or Killarney in the summer. This year we decided to rent a cabin instead. It was wonderful. There were all the comforts of home plus loons, forest and a lovely quiet lake to paddle. We enjoyed having our standard poodle join in the adventure. Gary was a fabulous host sharing his passion and enthusiasm for astronomy with us. We would happily recommend this location to anyone looking for a quiet cabin getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Fantastic weekend vacation spot

Gary is very friendly and met us there to give us a run down of what we needed to know. The property was very well kept. It is a beautiful open concept log cabin with a beautiful outdoor firepit/ eating area. A nice set of carriage lights led down the path to the dock. The lake was a little shallow with a muddy bottom but still fantastic for swimming. The electric fireplace heats up the cabin very quickly. There are very friendly birds and chipmunks that eat seeds while you're there. Overall very quiet and cozy experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duc Dien H.

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

Had a Great Time

We had a wonderful time. Gary is a great host. He was very welcoming, friendly and warm. His cottage was lovely. Perfect for a quiet retreat. The lake in the early morning and evening is so calm, just sit back and take it all in. In the early morning, you can see the mist lifting off the lake, perfect for that classic cottage picture.If you enjoy bass fishing, this lake is a great choice. We caught a great number of 3 to 4 pounders.Gary is very passionate about astronomy as many previous renters have mentioned. He shared his vast knowledge with us. It made our stay that much more memorable.Thank you Gary for your hospitality. We had an unforgettable time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jomin J.

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

Peace & Quiet

Peace & Quiet was what i wanted for this year's birthday trip. And that's what I got here at the cabin house even thought it was labor day long weekend. We had a comfortable stay with a scenic view. Gary is a great host and shared his passion with us - stars and sky. Going to dark sky preserve and seeing saturn with ring and it's moon along with earth's moon was a truly memorable experience. Things i loved at this stay - peace &quiet, privacy,cozey & comfy fully functional house with amenities, being pet friendly and waterfront site. One of my favorite stays so far and 100% recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group booked a reading retreat getaway and Gary's cottage was the perfrct location. We met Gary upon check in and he provided a tour. Its a beautiful log cabin with lots of space and situated nicely aming tall shaded trees, and a few steps away from Farm lake. Overall it had everything we needed - comfortable lodging, very private and quiet and stunning lake views. The couches and beds were comfortable. There is no air conditioning but there are fans in every room (we wished we had known as we had brought some and knowing there were lots of fans would have been helpful). We did swim in the lake with some floaties which was lovely. The lake is a bit muddy and weedy so its ideal to bring floaties. Overall, it was a fab weekend. We will be back and Gary was a responsive, kind and gracious host. It is also a great spot for families! Thank you Gary!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Isabelle L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not as expected

The surroundings were not inspiring The river was muddy The place needed some serious maintenance and was very dirty, particularly the bathroom, with black mould and rust in the bath, with some pliers instead of a knob for the faucet The outdoor furniture was dirty The balcony was not inviting, very dirty and dusty The fridge and the microwave were not recently cleaned The kitchen sink was not scrubbed The dishes drying rack had some black mould The sofas were smelly, I had to wash the covers myself, and still the smell was present. We left after 2 nights. The only redeeming thing was the host showing us his incredible telescopes and the guided tour to the dark sky reserve observatory. That was really good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa V.

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

Perfect for some R&R

We spent a week at Gary's cottage, and it was AMAZING! The cottage is beautiful, large, and very clean! Lots of space for sleeping, cooking, eating! The kitchen is well stocked with everything you'd need to cook up a great meal. The outside is the breath taker though - wow, just wow. The hubby and I enjoyed sitting on the porch swing in the mornings, down at the dock through the day, and out by the fire in the evening. We had 4 teenagers with us, and they very much enjoyed going out on the canoes provided and chilling on the dock. Gary was an exceptional host! He took us out to the dark sky preserve. We got to see some very cool equipment and got to see the moon up close. If you have the opportunity to see this, I would 100% recommend! Gary is the dark sky wizard :). He even offered to take us out on his pontoon boat for a tour of the lake. 5/5 stars! Thanks for the amazing week Gary! We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario S.

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

Nice short term visit

Nice short term visit
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025