Crystal Palace Cottage, Kawartha Lakes

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A sign for Crystal Lake with a welcome message, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and rocks.
A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a stone fireplace, and large windows.
A covered wooden deck with large windows, a barbecue grill, and a fireplace.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a view of trees.
A wooden dock with chairs and a metal railing extending into a calm lake, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Sleeps 209 bedrooms9 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Kinmount, ON
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Pigeon Lake
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Crystal Palace Cottage, Kawartha Lakes

This luxury 9-bedroom waterfront cottage on Crystal Lake is a perfect summer getaway!

Wake up in the morning to a beautiful view of Crystal Lake, have breakfast, go for a swim, relax in the sauna, make a delicious BBQ, and enjoy the night while gazing upon the stars!

Indoors, enjoy the lake view from behind the large windows and then get together to watch a movie with your loved ones!


The Space:

The cottage is right on the water, and it has a spectacular view.
It will feel like home as soon as you step inside!


Guest Access:

The whole cottage is at your disposal (the rooms, the sauna, and anything you see in the pictures).


House Rules:

1. Check-in time is at 5:00 p.m. local time. If you'd like to do an early check-in, you can request one and we will let you know if it's possible. Check-out time is at 12:00 p.m. local time, but if you need more time and we don't have a cleaning scheduled right away, we are happy to give you some more time.

2. We do not have any water equipment at the cottage and do not offer them, but there is a marina near us called Crystal Lake Marina that rents all kinds of boats and water toys and is a few minutes of driving away. Of course, you can also bring your own water equipment.

3. Please remember that the tap water is not drinkable. Therefore, please bring big bottles (gallon jugs) of water to use with the dispenser machine at the cottage. They are available to purchase from Walmart, Food Basics, etc.

4. No smoking allowed in the cottage. There is a $500 charge if this rule is broken.

5. There is a $59 charge per guest per night for each additional guest that you bring above 13 guests. For children, this only applies to those who are 2 years old and above.

6. This cottage follows a strict "No Pets" rule. If this rule is violated and the guests bring any pets, a $500 charge per pet will be applied for every day that they stay.

7. No parties or loud excessive noise in the cottage. There are neighbors who will not hesitate to call the police if you are being excessively noisy. This can lead to you being removed from the premises if it persists. Also, if we find the place very messy, we have to charge an extra $50 for every extra hour of cleaning required.

8. If guests damage any items at the cottage, they may be responsible for a damage fee depending on the damaged item and the damage protection plan covering the stay.

9. Guests take full responsibility for any accidents, injuries, or illness that occur while on the premises or its facilities. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises. Guests recognize that they may personally purchase insurance to protect themselves in such events.

10. Guests take full responsibility for ensuring they take all personal items with them on the checkout day and that no items are forgotten or lost.

11. During your stay, please let us know if you notice anything that could present a danger or damage to the cottage or any individuals.

12. Please do not trespass onto the neighbors' property. That includes going on their dock. They may call the police.

13. You may use our driveway to park your cars. It fits up to 6 cars. Please do not park on the road or you risk getting towed.

14. On the checkout date, please separate all of your recyclables and non-recyclables by putting them in clear plastic bags available in the laundry. Please do not use black plastic bags for this under any circumstances, as it will require us to pay fines to the disposal company. There is a large garbage bin in front of the property to put your garbage bags in before checking out.

15. Please note that there is a maximum of 6 garbage bags per group. Each bag after that would be a $20 per bag charge.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding. Before your arrival, we will send you a message about some of the above points as well as some additional information.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
There is a $59 charge per guest per night for each additional guest that you bring above 13. For children, this applies to 2 years old and above.
This cottage follows a strict "No Pets" rule. If this rule is violated, a $500 charge per pet will be applied for every day that they stay.
No smoking: There is no smoking in the cottage and there is a $500 charge if this rule is broken.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4841170
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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit
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

Trent Lakes

Located in Trent Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Lake and Burnt River, while Kawartha Settlers' Village and Horseless Carriage Museum are cultural highlights. Kayaking, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
Map
Kinmount, ON

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Balsam Lake - 41 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Pigeon Lake - 44 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Fenelon Falls - 46 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Sandy Lake - 60 min drive - 51.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Harmony Farm Cafe Gourmet Shop Catering - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Palace Cottage, Kawartha Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crystal Palace Cottage, Kawartha Lakes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Palace Cottage, Kawartha Lakes?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Palace Cottage, Kawartha Lakes?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Crystal Palace Cottage, Kawartha Lakes located?

This family-friendly Trent Lakes cottage is located on the waterfront, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Crystal Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Burnt River and Austin Sawmill Park. Little Bow Lake and Gold lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group had an amazing trip!! Plenty of bedrooms and beds, beautiful lake front (one of the warmest lakes I’ve ever swam in), and plenty to do!! Host was responsive and place was very clean, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for large groups. Family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I had a great time! Davood was a great host, very responsive and answered all of our questions. The lake views were incredible and the place was very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all love this place, its cleliness, availability of all supplies. So, nice view from Cottage. Very nice cottage interior. So much space for outdoor activities and nice dock. Cottage also has so many board games. So overall very nice experience and we all 20 people agreed to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bedrooms were clean and spacious, tons of outdoor areas to sit with friends, plenty of firewood, the dock area is perfect. highly recommend this property, would love to rent it again but for longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vik K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lot of fun at this cottage! Its right on Crystal lake and has a large dock that you can swim and fish off of.We had a large group with us so it was nice to have all the bedrooms (including one large area for kids) and the 2 large areas to eat. We plan to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryce S.

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

A great place for a family vacation. Kids loved jumping in the lake and the fishing was amazing.

Great place for large families Lots of fish Kids made smorse Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Bryce family were amazing, clean, responsive, and just very easy to deal with! Highly recommend to any host.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marie L.

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

Crystal lake cottage

Beautiful, peaceful property. Great deck and swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Olivia K.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Overall, my group had a good time. We’ve been getting together at various cottages for 4 years and it seems to always be the same experience. House rentals used to be more luxurious with renovations, professional cleaning, linens and amenities. Lately, a lot of places fall very short of that, this one included. The cottage was dated and a little run down. It was “clean” in that it wasn’t filthy. Kitchen chairs were broken, cushions were super dirty and stained. Same with the couches. There were tacky stickers on literally everything. Cheap mats that smelled heavily of urine in the bathrooms. I had a reasonably comfortable bed but the rest of my group did not. The sauna did not work. The “amenities” seemed to be a hodgepodge of old movies, games and other crap accumulated over the years. The lake was fine, not weedy. Neighbours were loud and there are like 5 cottages smushed in the little bay. Not controllable, but should be mentioned if you’re looking for a quiet, private getaway. Overall, given the price we weren’t impressed. It’s priced as the same as some of the more luxurious Muskoka cottages we have been to but doesn’t even come close to the same experience. It also has been for sale for a year so perhaps maintaining the guest experience is no longer a top priority. This is a shame since the guest experience is arguably the entire point of services like Vrbo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2026
We value our guests and always do our best to create a great experience for them. During your stay, we did not receive any messages from you about any of the mentioned issues. If they were as problematic as described here, they could have been directly communicated with us during the stay. But now they're all mixed together here as a public review to create an exaggerated and negative image of the cottage. We have a professional cleaning team that throughly cleans the property before and after each stay. Our reputation and reviews, especially the recent ones, are proof that the property is well maintained and that we have a very high guest satisfaction.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zarko P.

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

Amazing 4 days

Very big place with lots of rooms. Lake is great for swimming. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Great guests, very clean, follows the rules and a great experience overall ! Welcome back anytime !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Beautiful place and property!

Beautiful cottage with plenty of space. A gorgeous view and access to the lake. Great swimming off the dock and some amazing fishing! The kids loved the playground as well. Absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
It was our pleasure to host Melissa and his family at Crystal Palace Cottage. They left the property tidy as can be. Very welcome and looking forward to back them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Great family get away

The cottage was just like the photos. We needed a larger cottage to accommodate the number of attendees. We will definitely book again next year !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelley T.

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

Amazing stay- spacious and dock set up was awesome

We had a great family vacation here. Tons of room to fit everyone comfortably. There are great spaces for dining rain or shine. The place had a swing set/slide which was a wonderful surprise for my 2 year old. The pics of the dock don’t do it justice, it’s a big space and the water was great. Would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
It was our pleasure to host Kelly and her group. Very welcome! Look forward to hosting them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Beautiful location

Crystal Palace Cottage is in a beautiful location, with great lake access, and tons of space. We visited with 10 adults and 10 kids (ranging from 8 months to 7 years) and there was room for everyone. While the kitchen is a bit small, the BBQ helps with cooking for large group. Communication was the owner was easy, and overall everyone had a really nice time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross H.

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

Great cottage experience

Cottage was exactly as advertised. Large space, multiple bedrooms, right on the lake with a beautiful dock. We have been doing a friends cottage weekend for 8 years and this was the best cottage experience that we have had. The property manager was incredibly helpful and even left us a bottle of wine as a housewarming present. 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Ross and his group were very nice. We would be happy to have them back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

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

Great cottage stay for large groups

We had a lovely stay at this cottage with a large group of friends including 6 kids. There was more than enough room for all of us and we were all comfortable. The cottage was clean and had all the amenities listed. The dock area was great for swimming and lounging and had enough room for all of us. There were a few maintenance hiccups with the house (dishwasher stopped working and the water pressure was very low and one bedframe was broken) but other than a bit of maintenance on the house, the host was very easy to communicate with and it was a great stay overall. We would come here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Family wedding

Family reunion after wedding . We are 5 siblings with spouses and children. Cottage was excellent. It is spacious, well equipped, with a great layout. Full kitchen, completly connected entertainment room, large bedrooms, and enclosed screened in porch. Sturdy wide steps, down to the large floating dock, enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset. Final report, 👍👍
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
It was our pleasure to host David and his family at Crystal Palace Cottage. They left the property tidy as can be. Very welcome and looking forward to back them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Great Family Getaway for all 16 of Us!

Crystal Lake Palace was a perfect spot for our family to get together. We really appreciated the 8 bedrooms (the loft bedroom is split into 3 spaces for a total of 10 beds) that all had queen or king-sized beds. There was a high chair for our littlest member and ample tables and chairs for us all to sit down to meals together. The livingroom has lots of space to lounge and we never felt crowded. Our stay was in early December and the view down to the lake was beautiful. But we would love to come back to swim and enjoy the deck in the summer, as well. Davood answered all our questions promptly. Even during the unexpected power outage, our host stayed in good communication with us to provide updates until the power was back on.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Angela's group were very nice and respectful. They left the property clean and tidy. We had an excellent communication to deal with. Highly recommend to the other hosts.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Crystal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Family reunion

We recently stayed at crystal palace cottage for a family reunion. The cottage is big and fit us all well. However, there is actually 7 bedrooms, not 9. The top floor is open space with 3 beds and one room in the basement has no windows or vents. The living room couch is dated and uncomfortable but the rest of the furniture was mostly good. Bring extra towels as there were limited number of towels provided. There is a nice dock on the lake. The water was warm and nice to swim in. No lifejackets or boats are included. Note you'll also have to bring your own drinking water and firewood. There is a large sauna, no hot tub. I only received the check-in details an hr before arrival when I msged Davood. Otherwise he is very quick to respond to any msgs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2024
Hello Crystal, Thank you for your review. There are a few things that we would like to clarify: 1. We do have 9 bedrooms at the cottage, because there are two rooms on the upstairs. Their only difference is that they're connected together, meaning that they are the only rooms that are not separated by a door. 2. The reason we don't provide our guests with life jackets or boats is because of the safety concerns. We kindly ask our guests to bring their own. 3. We have a filtration and UV system for treating tap water at the cottage. However, for added safety and cleanliness, we recommend our guests to not drink from the tap water and instead use the dispenser machine. Additionally, there is a secondary water purification system in the kitchen that allows guests to use filtered and purified water from the small tap on the right side of the sink for tasks such as cooking, washing fruits, and making coffee or tea. Thank you for choosing our cottage. We hope to host you and your group again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanjot B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David is super responsive and helpful. The cottage was perfect for our larger group of adults and kids. The pictures don't do this place justice - would recommend this cottage to other groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Evan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swimming was amazing! Finding a property with this many bedrooms and good swimming has always been such a challenge for us. Host was very responsive and we had no issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hugh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time during our stay! David was very responsive and helpful. The place was exactly what was depicted. We hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was easily the best experience we had renting a cottage. David was extremely easy to communicate with and provided everything we needed to enjoy our time away. The cottage was perfectly clean with ample bedding and linens. Washer and dryer if needed and the property was amazing. We had no issues with any of the amenities. There were lots of pots and pans, coffee maker and kettle. Town is super close and neighbors were quiet. The lake is amazing, very deep and serene. We can't wait to go back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tashi L.

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

Quiet and serene getaway place for family and friends

We had a great weekend get together family time. Dan was always available and reachable for any inquiries.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham S.

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

Great Weekend Getaway!

Amazing cottage - we went here for a Thursday - Sunday getaway with a bunch of friends. The dock was huge and this has been our favorite cottage so far. 4 bedrooms are in the basement, 3 on the main floor and 3 on the top floor. Bedrooms on the top floor are all open and have limited privacy so probably not ideal for couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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