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Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake

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View from river in late spring.
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View from river in late spring.
View of river from cottage dock.
Firepit, shoreline, river, dock and opposite shoreline in summer.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Severn, ON
  • Place, Lake Couchiching
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Washago Centennial Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Muskoka
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs East Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs West Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake

Classic private cottage on the Trent-Severn River at the border of Muskoka & Severn Township. Just up from Sparrow Lake, and downriver from Trent-Severn Lock 42 and the warm waters of Lake Couchiching. Only 1.5 hours from Toronto!

Front and rear screened porches, plus an outside deck overlooking the river, lawns and private dock.

Take a spectacular boat trip from the front door to Georgian bay in only a couple of hours, or boat right to Casino Rama in under an hour! Or relax in the screened porch in between swims from the dock.

Only minutes by car or boat to dining and activities at resorts in Port Stanton, Gravenhurst, Severn, and Orillia.

For winter you're only minutes from snowmobile trails, 35 minutes from skiing at Horseshoe Valley, Mount St. Louis Moonstone & Hardwood Ski & Bike.

Three bedrooms, one downstairs and two upstairs. First upstairs bedroom with one queen and two twin beds, second upstairs bedroom with one queen and one twin bed. Downstairs master bedroom with one queen bed. Free parking.
APPROX. Lat Long.: 44.790501,-79.392239.

In winter, we don't shovel the deck overlooking the river.

Keywords: riverfront, severn, muskoka, orillia, gravenhurst, washago, sparrow, lock 42, couchiching, trent, fishing, boating, snowmobile, alpine skiing, XC, cross-country, downhill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Please ask about over 2 pets or non-cat or dog.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only, on lawn. NOT on any porches.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put all garbage, recycling, and compostables in the bins and leave them at the end of the driveway, near the road.
Put all watercraft upside down on the shore or the rack. Return paddles and oars to the screened porch.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Noise bylaw: No operation of electronic sound-emitting devices Monday to Thursday 2100h to 0700h next day, Friday to Sunday 2300h to 0900h next day.
Do not walk or park on the raised septic bed area between the road and the cottage porch.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 303198vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Severn Bridge

Located in Severn, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Muskoka and Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park, while Gravenhurst Opera House and Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. The Tree Museum and Muskoka Boat Heritage Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Severn, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake Couchiching - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Washago Centennial Park - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Gull Lake Rotary Park - 20 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Lake Muskoka - 21 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Casino Rama - 24 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Washago Station - 14 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Washago Village Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kim's Kitchen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Station Eleven - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Junction - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bedrock Café - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake on 27 Oct, 2026 start from S$304, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Sparrow Lake, Lake Couchiching and Washago Centennial Park. Ardtrea Park is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this cottage! It was very clean and bright and had all the amenities we needed for preparing food, etc. we thoroughly enjoyed all the birds and water critters!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jan’s cottage. From Jan’s communication with us to the location and the cleanliness, we felt at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2025
Thanks Jon! We really enjoyed having you as our guest. Thanks for the great communication and leaving our place in great condition. Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Place for the week

Thanks for the great week, our work crew stayed for the week while completing some work in the area, worked well for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2025
Thank you Peter, we’re glad you enjoyed the cottage. And thanks to your crew also. Our housekeeper and I both were amazed at how perfectly you and they left the cottage! It was a pleasure to host you. Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

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

Prefect cottage for a fall getaway

We had a great time at Jan’s cottage. It was perfect for a fall getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and amazing communication! Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2025
We're glad you had a great time at the cottage and thank you again for being great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff M.

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

Great time

Perfect weather All the amenities you need
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2023
Thanks for being a great guest, Geoff. We're glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Weekend break

An enjoyable weekend relaxing by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, Jan was very helpful and answered my questions in a timely manner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2025
Thank you! It was a pleasure to have you stay at our place. And thanks also for leaving our cottage in perfect condition! Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

archie m.

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

Great Time

Everything was great and enjoyed the fall colors while spending a family weekend away on Thanksgiving.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2022
Thanks, Archie. We are glad you enjoyed our cottage, and the colours! And, we enjoyed hosting you and your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

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

Amazing experience

I loved so much the cottage it was a very nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

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

Enjoyable

Close to nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
We're glad you enjoyed our cottage! It was great having you, and thank you for being a great guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive, though we required very little assistance.When we arrived the cottage was very clean, tidy and nice and warm. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped including a large air fryer.We found the cottage to be very cozy, especially with the gas fireplace.We were going to sit on the deck in the sun but the temperature outside was extremely cold.An added bonus that we discovered is that it is nice and close to Casino Rama, Gravenhurst and Orillia, if you feel the need to seek entertainment or dinner out.We will be book again and let our friends know about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely cottage stay!

This cottage is exactly what you would want a summer cottage holiday in Ontario to be! Very comfortable, homey, and really well-equipped. The whole property is beautiful - we enjoying kayaking and canoeing right off the dock and just sitting watching the boats go by on the river! Jan was great host - very proactive and responsive. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2024
Thank you E & S for being wonderful guests and being understanding when Bell Satellite TV and Wifi both went down briefly on the same day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

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

Girls weekend

Perfect place for girls weekend. Lots to do. Thank you so much for the use of this awesome place. Amazing host. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
Thank you Toni. It was a pleasure having you at the cottage and we look forward to your return!
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob C.

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

Al good,

Great relaxing older cottage with modern updates. Weather sucked Oilers lost, still good memories, will book again. Extremly clean, quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Fishing haven

Property was very clean and in a superb location. Fishing off the dock was perfect - we lost count of the number of fish caught. Air conditioning was definitely a bonus as we had the perfect hot and sunny week. Walking distance of a small LCBO, grocery store and patio restaurant. Will probably book again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Diane and her familiy were wonderful guests, we're glad they enjoyed the cottage. We would love to have them again, and recommend them to others looking for great guests!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron T.

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

Great fishing

Location was great. Internet was not good. I am self employed and it wasn’t great for that.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2023
I'm delighted you liked our cottage & the fishing. As our our pre-booking info indicates, our only Internet options are cellular or local radio, which may not always be super fast. We're expecting fibre in a year, but for now, it's the trade-off for a peaceful rural setting. We often work from the cottage without issues. If you encountered any problems during your stay, we would have been happy to help if you'd let us know.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Finlay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The Ales and Nails Construction.

Great place. Clesn. Only down side water undrinkable. Would have been better going in.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2024
Thanks Finlay. We now have well-water which is drinkable. But, we did note the water was not potable at that time in our listing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine M.

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

Severn

Great little cottage! 8 guests can stay easily with out feeling over crowded. Scenary from boating was exceptional. Jan was great to book with. Details plainly layed out. Will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
Thanks Nadine. It is always a pleasure to have guests like you! We're looking forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property. Excellent fishing. Only concerns- needs a new BBQ. Also a fry pan that doesn't stick. Lol
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coĺleen B.

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

Excellent getaway

My husband, myself and our son who lives in assisted living went for a 4 day 3 night getaway. Our son has just been able to visit since covid. Thus was the perfect getaway to reconnect and relax. The cottage is well appointed and immaculate. Needs were comfy. The boys caught quite a few fish right off the dock. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2021
We're so glad you had time to reconnect and enjoy our cottage! COVID has been so hard for all of us. Thank you, Colleen for being a great guest!
Verified

8/10 Good

Anju P.

Liked: Check-in

Good

Not bad but it was a very old property and it only has one bathroom downstairs which was hard when you are upstairs. It required everything you need. Overall rating is not bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2022
Yes, there is one bathroom on the main floor, next to the main bedroom which has one queen bed. The other two bedrooms are upstairs. And, yes, although it has been renovated and improved, the cottage was first built over 100 years ago,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbey H.

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

Another great summer!

My family and I had stayed here last summer and we loved it so much we had to come back. Great place for swimming, boating and fishing. Large dock, back deck and fire pit area to hang out at. The water was nice to cool off in and deep enough to jump off the dock! Very clean and well kept inside. Spacious with everything you need, but still cozy. Thanks again, we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Perfect size cottage with waterfront and boat docking

Very close to Marina, great for docking a boat for the week. I had a great experience being able to go out every day and do some fishing on sparrow lake. Friends came up at the end of the week and we had a fantastic time and tide a blowup island to the dock. Friendly boaters! Lots of room in the screened porch which was great for keeping bugs away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS F.

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

Fisher Family

Overall our time here was very good. Cottage was comfortable and well equipped. Very clean. Exterior needs some work, ie; the deck and fire pit. Excellent location on the Trent waterway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jan

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Family owned cottage near our childhood home. We looked after this cottage on behalf of other owners for many years and later bought it.

Why they chose this property

This area is close to amenities, and well serviced, yet has a truly removed-from-it-all feel. Lots of great boating right at the dock. Sparrow Lake is only five minutes down stream. Georgian Bay, Lake Couchiching, and all the other great places on the Trent-Severn are close by. The Torrance Barrens is a 20-minute drive. The cottage is over 100 years old and was originally one of several built along the river by a group of friends who all worked at Simpsons-Sears in downtown Toronto.

What makes this property unique

It's so wonderful to wake up in the morning and sit out on the porch and enjoy breakfast while looking over the river and the birds and wildlife. Later in the day we have a choice to go biking, hiking, or boating right from the cottage.

Languages:

English, French

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