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This Is The One You’ve Been Looking For

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Extra sleeping area

1 Double Futon

Guest bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

This Is The One You’ve Been Looking For

20 min from Bancroft On Cardwell Lake! This 4 Bedrooms Home/Cottage With Finished Basement Is Ready For You To Create Memories With Friends And Family. Enjoy a Level Lot with Pristine Waterfront That Has A Sandy Beachfront Entry and Large Dock That Looks Out Onto Crown Land. The Large 40x60 Detached Garage Offers 2400 Square Feet For You To Store (or work on) All Of Your Motorized Vehicles/Toys. It Also Has A Large Area For Hanging Out and Having Fun.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2040268vb
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hastings Highlands

Located in Hastings Highlands, this cottage is on the waterfront. Old Tin Shed and Water Tower Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Baptiste Lake Marina and Bancroft Ridge Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Maynooth, ON

What's nearby

  • Hastings Highlands Town Hall - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Madawaska Art Shop - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hastings Highlands Public Library - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Lake St. Peter - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Papineau Lake - 26 min drive - 29.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sun Run Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Algonquin Gourmet Butter Tarts - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Memories Bakery & Tea Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunrun Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪JC's Smokehouse - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This Is The One You’ve Been Looking For pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at This Is The One You’ve Been Looking For?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at This Is The One You’ve Been Looking For?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This Is The One You’ve Been Looking For?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This Is The One You’ve Been Looking For located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Madawaska Art Shop, Hastings Highlands Public Library and Hastings Highlands Town Hall. Lake St. Peter Provincial Park and Lake St. Peter are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here, and Michael has so many amenities! When we ran into a slight problem, Michael fixed us up right away. Excellent property and host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Beautiful setting. Awesome home!

As beautiful as the pictures. All amenities. Swimming and enjoying the lake. Especially the loons!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hasib M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully loaded place from beds to canoes to appliances and BBQ, tv's, games, stoves, utensils, the game room, and more. Our only downside was colder than anticipated weather and as with every cottage the mosquito's but luckily the host kept some of the mosquito repellent in the cottage which was so helpful. As someone who has been to many cottages and typically rents, was pleased with this experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Always Cravin

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

BEST COTTAGE IN ONTARIO!!!

Everything in this cottage was perfect, clean, fun, and thought out, I would give this more than 5 stars for sure. We spent our nights mainly in the rec room which was so spacious and filled with games to play. I will definitely come back again this year and in the years to come. The communication with the host and the check-in & out was very smooth. Thanks Michael for allowing us to stay at your beautiful place, lots of memories were created.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2021
Thanks Adam. It was a pleasure hosting you. You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrei P.

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

Perfect summer getaway

We had a fantastic vacation at the lake cottage! The place offered lots of activities, a great location, and a clean lake. The house was spotless, and the beds were comfortable. The host's communication was excellent. The indoor space was perfect for rainy days, and there were ample seating areas to hang out. The well-equipped kitchen made meal preparation easy. Everything matched the description and images. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn M.

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

Perfect family getaway

The house and property are beautiful and well-maintained. The lake was perfect for swimming - we didnt have any luck fishing but we did see fish jump out of the water. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed during our stay. We saw a number of bird species on the property including flickers, woodpeckers and hummingbirds. The Algonquin East gate was a quick 30 minute drive from the property which was perfect for a day trip. No complaints from our party of 6 and we hope to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Babak V.

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

Lovely place with lovely view

Nice quiet area with modern entertainment facility. Barbecuing near the lake was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Mini get a way

A great time was has by all. The place was extremely clean and spacious , there were 8 of us including 2 children. We were pleasantly surprised to find all towels and linens provided as well as everything for kitchen use. The trampoline was a nice surprise. Would love to come back during the summer weather. We made great use of the games room as we did have a bit of rain.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2021
Thanks Carolyn...glad to hear you had a great time! The trampoline was a new addition this summer. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff d.

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

Stunning

Such stunning views from the property, the wife and I would wake up early to enjoy the beautiful sunrise from the dock. I was a bit worried about the lake but is was clean and perfect, my 5yr old spent most of her day in the water cooling off while my 2 yr old loved playing in the boat launch where there was some sand. We really enjoyed the canoe and kayak and would go daily just around the lake as it was so peaceful. Fishing is good off the docks. The man cave was awesome we did alot of table tennis and darts while streaming some tunes off the smart TV, it also had ac and a wood stove so it could be used year round. If your looking for a recharge I highly recommend this property. thanks Micheal for hosting us can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

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

Great Getaway Place For The Week

Very good experience overall. Cottage and property were well maintained, clean and nicely setup. Had a very enjoyable stay at the cottage for the week with lots to do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Best of Bancroft

Thank you to Michael for opening his property to myself and party. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves throughout our trip. The onsite dock was great to launch our seadoos, and was not too difficult to navigate. The lake water was warm, clean, and super calm. Since half the lake is surrounded by crown land, the lake did not have alot of boaters or traffic which was great for us. The property came well stocked with all essential pots, pans, and cooking ware. Each room had several towels for use, and lots of extra towels in the laundry room. The shop was great for late night festivities and when it was raining. Mike was very communicative prior to our booking, and during, which we appreciated. This property is everything as advertised, and we will certainly be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2021
Thanks Adam for being such a great guest. Our cleaner has requested we find more people like you!!! Glad to hear you enjoyed our cottage. You're welcome back anytime.

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Hosted by Michael Salvatori

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