Cottage in Ontario
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this cottage rental
Located in the Kawartha Highlands and right on beautiful McGinnis Lake, this family-friendly, four bedroom cottage has a great kitchen, comfortable beds, and spacious property including a gazebo, excellent swimming and boating, with a forest to explore. Includes use of two canoes, pedal boat, paddle board, a small kayak and lots of board games for evening fun. McGinnis Lake is part of a system of seven lakes so adventurers can also rent a boat at a nearby marina and explore. (Please note: There is more than one McGinnis Lake in Ontario. This is the one between Catchacoma and Beaver Lake in the Kawartha Highlands. A beautiful, clean, swimmable lake). Roomy dock and all day sun exposure adds to the fun. One part of this cottage is 'vintage-original,' with loads of charm and beauty (including a brand new, efficient wood stove for cooler evenings and mornings), leading into a newer section where gourmet meals can be prepared in a well-equipped kitchen, and additional sitting area provides lots of time to read, reflect and enjoy each other's company in front of a propane fireplace. There is one queen bed and three double bed (including a pull out couch in the living area), and three single beds (one set of bunk beds, and one upper bunk that is a single). Pine floors and walls, art, a deck with a table and chairs and bbq, and big sunny windows with southern exposure all add to the beauty of this Kawartha jewel. We love to share our space and welcome visitors to this special sanctuary. The cottage is an easy drive to Buckhorn, Peterborough, Haliburton or Bobcaygeon which makes day trips or grocery shopping simple (although, we don't think you will want to leave!). Local points of interest include Kawartha Country Wines, art galleries, the Trent Canal system, shopping and many restaurants and seasonal festivals. Two marinas on the same system of lakes rent boats and other water toys, and provide access to beer, wine, and a small selection of groceries.
Amenities
Non-smoking
Family friendly
Map of Ontario
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Check in was very easy. The kitchen is extremely well equipped, great for people who want to cook! A beautiful place, I hope to be back one day.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
A cozy heritage cottage with beautiful views of the lake. Updated features included stove, washer, fridge, laundry and water filtration system. Pantry was stocked with basic items (sugar, S&P, oil) and kitchen had a good inventory of cookware, cutlery and knives.Wifi was strong and responsive with good coverage throughout.Great swimming directly off the dock with some sandy shoreline spots.Plenty of space for up to 7 people. Great host that communicated with us to help with arrival.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
The very best part of this cottage is the waterfront. If you have kids who want to spend time in the lake it’s perfect for swimming with clear water and enough depth at the end of the dock for deep dives. There’s plenty of scope to kayak canoe or paddleboard. Everything else was fantastic as well. The kids and I would definitely stay here again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
Cozy, true canadian cottage with ample space for a group. Be aware though that 2 of the bedrooms are *not* private. While there is what is essentially a divider, its not a full wall to the hall or the other room. So if you need quiet and youre next to someone who snores, its gunna be a rough tjme.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(8 Ratings)
"Check in was very easy. The kitchen is extremely well equipped, great for people who want to cook! A beautiful place, I hope to be back one day. "
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