Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lorie W.
6 Aug 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely, classic Ontario cottage experience. The cottage was clean and well appointed with a fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, kayaks, a small selection of kids toys and a gorgeous dock on the lake. We (Mom, Dad, 10 and 8) stayed for a week and enjoyed swimming in the lake, having snacks at high rock, kayaking around Lake Bernard, and looking for frogs and turtles. There was a loon in the bay that sang at dusk. We saw hummingbirds, ducklings, woodpeckers, chipmunks and frogs on the property. It was amazing. Renters should know the cottage does not have air conditioning or a dishwasher, but this is as-advertised and what we expected - classic, true cottage. The upstairs bedrooms are warm at night but have overhead and floor fans that kept things comfy for us. Again, this is what we expected and wanted. We really enjoyed our time and would recommend it without hesitation. I would only report one small flaw, and it is outside the scope of the rental directly: one of this properties' neighbors is into golf and has shot 100s of golfballs into the bay, which are quite visible in the very clear water.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026