Escape the city and discover a truly special retreat less than 90 minutes from downtown Toronto. A stunningly peaceful spot, it sits across from an uninhabited island, and at the mouth of Canal Lake. This newly renovated (2024) cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort, unique decor and natural beauty. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, yoga on the dock, fishing, or relaxing and watching the wildlife (the loons are making daily appearances this year). Birchview cottage is perfect for a peaceful stay at a reasonable cost. It can be enjoyed year round, with a propane fireplace and a firepit to enhance all seasons.
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The Space
- Waterfront Paradise: The calm waters are safe for children and novice swimmers. Those who love fishing (Bass, Pike, Pickerel, Crappie) can do so right from the dock. Use the pair of kayaks, or bring your own boat to moor at the dock, and do some exploring of the famous Trent Severn Waterway. Boats can also be rented or launched from Sunset Cove Marina, only a 3-minute drive.
- Comfortable and fully-equipped: Freshly renovated with unique décor, cathedral ceiling with rustic beams, a propane gas fireplace, all-season climate control, Wifi, and a smart TV. The cottage consists of two cozy bedrooms, a 3-piece bathroom, open concept fully-equipped kitchen (just bring your own ingredients), living room, and eating area..
- Great Area to Explore: Within a 10-minute walk, you will find a swing bridge, golf course with dining, local LCBO and food market (grab some famous Kawartha Dairy ice cream!), baseball diamond, basketball court, and a playground. In less than 15 minutes drive, you can go horseback riding, rent a boat (to moor on our dock), visit the famous Kirkfield liftlocks, go birding in the Carden Plain, and explore Beaverton. In about a 30 minute drive, you can visit Lindsay, Orillia, and Fenelon Falls, each offering a charming day trip destination.
- Opportunity to bring friends and family! The two Talbot-by-the-Lake cottages are a perfect choice for an extended family/ friends that want a pair of cottages side by side - allowing each to have some space of their own. Pineview next door sleeps 5, with all the same amenities.
Inside Talbot - Birchview
- Sleeps 4
- 2 queen bedrooms, featuring hotel quality linens and towels
- 3-piece bathroom with shower stall
- Fully-equipped kitchen (no dishwasher)
- Smart TV - streaming services available using own account (no DVD player or channel reception)
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- Propane fireplace
- Central ductless heat pump/AC unit supplying whole cottage
Outside the Cottages
- Small deck
- Propane BBQ
- 2 kayaks, adult PFDs, bring own child-size PFDs
- Dock includes dining table and chairs
- Dock ladder
- Large lawned play area with horseshoes and some toys
- Firepit with grilling equipment
- Parking is available for two or three cars or for a boat trailer
Things you need to know:
- One well-behaved dog up to 75 lbs permitted, but no cats please.
- Please note that, according to the municipality’s bylaws, all dogs must be leashed or tethered on the property when outside. Dogs are not permitted to roam leash-free.
- This cottage is in The City of Kawartha Lakes. The Municipal STR Licence restricts the cottage to maximum 4 people at any given time during your stay. The Municipality requires rental guests sign a Rental Guest Code of Conduct. It will be sent to you upon booking for electronic signature.
- **Please note Kawartha Lakes, implements a month long burn ban every April - campfires are not permitted in April**
- Linens and indoor towels are provided for all rentals; please bring your own outdoor towels
- Rentals include a cleaning service; however, the departure checklist must be completed
- The cottage's waterfront has a north easterly exposure
- The ladder in the photos is for decoration only and the loft area is not accessible for guests
- Unlimited wifi, no limit on download activity, guests report smooth streaming and video-conferencing
- Cell coverage is generally excellent
- The cottage has a smart TV that will allow you to sign into any of the streaming services you personally subscribe to. Please note, these services will require your personal login information and are not provided
Waterfront
The cottage's waterfront has a north easterly exposure. It is located on a deeper section of the Trent-Severn system just where the Talbot River flows into Canal Lake. Swimming from the docks is quite good - the gentle current of the river prevents any excessive weed build up. It has good swimming for adults as well as shallow swimming for children, with a soft, silty bottom, and a few rocks. Off the end of the dock the water is approximately 5 ft/ 1 ½ m deep.
At a Glance
- Sleeps 4 (2 queen bedrooms)
- Good swimming for adults, shallow entry for children
- 2 kayaks, adult PFDs, bring own child-size PFDs
- One well-behaved dog up to 75 lbs welcome (no cats please)
- Unlimited Wi-Fi, Smart TV - streaming services available using own account (no DVD player or channel reception)
- Propane fireplace (NEW), firepit
- Central AC
- Garbage disposal is provided following departure
House Rules (must meet these to book):
Rents from Friday-Friday only during the summer season
Sleeps 4 (2 queen bedrooms)
One well-behaved dog up to 75 lbs per cottage welcome (no cats please)
Please note that, according to the municipality's bylaws, all dogs must be leashed or tethered on the property when outside. Dogs are not permitted to roam leash-free.
No smoking and parties are allowed
Departure checklist must be completed
A supplemental information form must be completed
Linens and indoor towels are provided – please bring your own outdoor towels
This cottage is in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The Municipal STR Licence restricts the cottage to maximum 4 people at any given time during your stay. The Municipality requires rental guests sign a Rental Guest Code of Conduct. It will be sent to you upon booking for electronic signature.
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed
