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"Tall Pines" Cosy, waterfront cottage on Stoney Lake.

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Tall Pines" Cosy, waterfront cottage on Stoney Lake.

“Tall Pines” is an updated cosy cottage built in the 1960’s situated on a peninsula. It is an ideal cottage for a family of 5 or 6, comfortably sleeping 4 adults.
The cottage overlooks a bay and has its own private dock for fishing, swimming and relaxation. The cottage also has a lovely deck out front that can be used for relaxation and meals. There is a fire pit with benches on the point of the property. The cottage comes with a barbecue, paddle, row boat, small kayake and canoe. It is an excellent location for children, as the water is quite shallow along the shore and in the bay, and can also be weedy . This area is very popular for fishing. There is parking for several cars next to the cottage. The cottage has a double bed, a queen bed and bunk beds. It comes with a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower and working fireplace. There is also an old bunkie farther down the property with a double bed. Please note that Bruce and I have an island property, 10 minutes away by boat. We use Tall Pines as our road access to the Island Cottage and we assure you that we come and go very quickly and will cause very little disruption. We also use the parking area for ourselves and guests to our island cottage, plus we dock our boat in the boat shelter off the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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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
We love all ages of children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Medium sized dogs are ok.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We only book the cottage out from SATURDAY TO SATURDAY. But for as many weeks as needed. Cleaning staff come Saturdays to prepare for next guests.
We ask that all garbage is immediately bagged and put away safely until it can be disposed. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GARBAGE BEHIND IN OR OUT OF THE COTTAGE
We have a holding tank underground on the property, and ask that nothing inappropriate be flushed down the toilet.

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Selwyn

Located in Selwyn, this cottage is on the waterfront. Lakefield Marina and St. John the Baptist Anglican Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Woodview Golf Course and Kawartha Nordic Ski Club.
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Stoney Lake, ON

What's nearby

  • Stoney Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fairy Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Trent University - 26 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Rice Lake - 37 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Peterborough Memorial Centre - 40 min drive - 47.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lock 27 Tap & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Island Grill, Buleigh Falls - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stoney Lake Market - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Honey's Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lovesick Lake Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Tall Pines" Cosy, waterfront cottage on Stoney Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at "Tall Pines" Cosy, waterfront cottage on Stoney Lake.?

As of 6 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Tall Pines" Cosy, waterfront cottage on Stoney Lake. on 7 Mar, 2026 start from S$225, 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 "Tall Pines" Cosy, waterfront cottage on Stoney Lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Tall Pines" Cosy, waterfront cottage on Stoney Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Tall Pines" Cosy, waterfront cottage on Stoney Lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Tall Pines" Cosy, waterfront cottage on Stoney Lake. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Stoney Lake and Fairy Lake. Racoon Lake and Katchewanooka Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location which myself and my family enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vesna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and kitchen had everything, good fishing (use blue baits), hosts were very nice and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a very enjoyable week at this very nice rustic cottage. Was clean and ready when I arrived. Highly recommended if you are looking for a true cottage feel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice B.

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

Canadiana at its best

A fantastic waterfront cottage on 1.2 Billion year old Canadian Shield, on a peninsula surrounded by old growth Pine forrest. This property is pure gold for landscape photography.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

CAROLYN A.

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

Great escape from the city

We had a great time - canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, some little swims, campfires, sunbathing 😀 The washroom was nice and new and the kitchen had everything we needed. We also enjoyed the vintage games, books and movies!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn C.

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

tall Pines fishing holiday

The property is as described , it is a cottage on a beautiful point of a bay back of the lake. The fire pit is on the point to enjoy the outside. There is a fireplace for warmth inside if needed. The lake has excellent fishing and has islands all over and lots of wildlife and was a great stay for me.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha L.

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

Great place

Weather was great except for 2 days. View was unbelievable & was very quiet. Cottage had everything you needed. Lake water you can't drink, bottle water is there for you to drink. To to drink
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginette B.

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

Tranquil

Loved our stay at Tall Pines! A very cosy and traditional cottage with lots of character. Reminded us of our family cottages from years ago. Peaceful, beautiful surroundings to gaze at from the deck with a morning coffee or an afternoon cocktail. Did not want to leave. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

First vacation in 11 years

The cottage was well equipped with all the comforts of home - including a tv and vhs tapes to watch when the weather turned. My kids loved swimming and exploring the property. The wildlife was amazing! Couldn’t ask for a more beautiful location. The managers were very easy to talk to and addressed any questions or concerns we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura T.

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

Nice, but needs more privacy!

The property owners are nice, but they come and go from boat dock too much. This would be fine if the property were larger, but it's not so the owners are walking right thru your BBQ to get to their boat. Also cottage needs to be cleaned better. We didn't appreciate a machete (!!!) left in the cottage from previous guests, particularly with our toddler running around. On plus side: cottage is Canada rustic, property is nice and the swimming, though weedy, is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

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

Perfect Honeymoon

Very peaceful and the water is gorgeous 😍 Owners are very thoughtful and picked us fresh flowers, which was a wonderful surprise! You can tell that Bruce and Lee put a lot of thought into making their guests comfortable with the fans and blankets and necessities provided. Kitchen was fully stocked with equipment which was amazing! I also really appreciated having access to a clothesline. We got a lot of use out of the indoor fireplace and was one of our favorite memories. The lake was gorgeous with easy fishing, and at night stargazing is a must! 10/10 reccomend if you want peace and quite with gorgeous scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

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

A Peaceful Week at Tall Pines

We enjoyed a very peaceful and relaxing summer week at Tall Pines. The charming cottage, set on the scenic Trent-Severn Waterway near Burleigh Falls, was fully functional and well-equipped with everything we needed. In the morning, the sun bathed the front deck and living room in a warm light. Our bedroom was so close to the shore that reflections from ripples on the water cast patterns on the ceiling. The sheltered bay is ideal for calm paddling, yet close enough to the Stoney Lake channel for easy access to open water. Our hosts, Lee and Bruce, were very friendly and hospitable. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

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

A perfect get-away! Loved it!

I immediately fell in love with Tall Pines. It is exactly as described. A well cared for, clean and comfortable cottage with spectacular views. The waterfront is perfect for canoeing, kayaking and swimming or for just sitting and drinking in the beauty of nature. I loved having my morning coffee on the deck in the sun. The fireplace and outdoor fire pit are wonderful perks. Situated on a natural peninsula, there is plenty of privacy. Lee and Bruce were excellent hosts, friendly and responsive. I enthusiastically recommend this gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Vicky L.

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

Not able to swim in that water

We were all disappointed with the bay of water. Not possible to swim. The use of a paddle boat and canoe, was helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine L.

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

We wish we are still there

We had the time of our life. We rented the cottage to unwind and go hiking. Oh boy did we unwind. The veranda is simply heaven. You come out in the morning with a coffee and look over the lake. The location is amazing. We are not really water sport people but we used the canoe and the paddle boat and did a few loops around the nearby islands. The cottage has everything you need. Brand new bath room, fully equipped kitchen, even books and games. Its so cosy and homey, you don’t want to leave. Everything was very clean. The hosts were very helpful and friendly. Thanks Lee and Bruce.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Tall Pines review

Location was great for a quiet getaway. Cottage has been partially renovated after storm damage last year. Bathroom is new. We enjoyed relaxing on the screen porch - our favourite spot to do jigsaw puzzles and listen to birdsong. Water has some weeds, so we did not swim, but we are not big swimmers anyway. We enjoyed canoeing - the location is perfect for that. Host was very friendly, and quickly dealt with any issues that came up. We would definitely consider coming back next year. Unfortunately we cannot recommend vrbo to anyone, as we had numerous problems with them, but once we were able to communicate with the host directly everything turned out fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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

Great Week Away

This was an amazing property. My family really enjoyed our time there. Very clean and lots of space. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rami A.

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

Excellent stay in a charming cottage by the lake

This was the perfect week-long getaway for our little family. The cottage was super clean and had all the amenities that you could ask for in a cabin. WE had a 4-year-old and an 18-month-old and they both had a blast. Cozy stay with an amazing lakefront view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ockert F., Toronto, Canada

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

Beautiful property

What an amazing property, right on the water with the most gorgeous view. Lots of water toys to play with and board games for rainy days. Fire pit right on the water and even an indoor fireplace in case it gets chilly. What more could you ask for? Hopefully we get a chance to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

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

Another Relaxing Stay

Love this traditional cottage and it’s screened in sunroom. Beautiful sunrises, and awesome visits from local wildlife. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W., Oakville

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

Great Cottage for a Family Vacation

This property is exactly as described. A true cottage. Nothing fancy but well equipped and comfortable. Situated on a bay off of the main section of Stoney Lake, it is very quiet and relaxing. The water is too weedy for swimming right in front of the cottage in our humble opinion but we are city folk and not used to swimming in lake water. There are lots of places to swim around the lake with Burleigh Falls only a 10 min boat ride away. We brought our own tinny and small motor but the kids also enjoyed the canoe and paddle boat. This is a beautiful property on a point so you get sun most of the day. You can have a coffee on the dock and watch the fish and move over to the fire pit area on the point for evening drinks. There are a few golf courses in the area and the road into the cottage allows for a 5k walk/run out to the highway and back. You can cycle around Stoney Lake. Its about 60k. Half of the ride is on a fairly busy road but with a decent shoulder. Best place for groceries is in Lakefield about 20 mins away. There is also a small convenience store about 5/7 min drive that has some basic essentials and is licenced for liquor and beer. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Tall Pines. Bruce and Lee were friensly, helpful and responsive to any questions. Thanka for allowing us to enjoy some family time on your beautiful property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Ryan s.

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

Great spot

Our family had a great time at Tall pines! Everything you need is there, and if you need something there are stores a 5 min drive away. The kids loved catching fish after fish all day long off the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Property was as listed beautiful and airy. Perfect and what we expected

Had our grandson, having the use of a rowboat, canoe and kayak let us enjoy the surrounding the beautiful area liked that there was a fire pit that our grandson loved and also gave us some fun fishing. We rated this experience a 5 star. The owners were kind and very helpful. We would love to return next year for 2 weeks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dariusz L.

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

August 2020

We spent a week in this beautiful and peaceful place. So nice to get away from the big city. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Moira B.

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

Our family of 5 had a great time at Tall Pines! We enjoyed the cottage & bunky, boats & lake.

Bruce & Lee were very helpful & accommodating!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lee Hausmann

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"Tall Pines" is a family cottage that was purchased in 1963. Bruce and myself have enjoyed this cottage over the years up until a few summers ago. We have now purchased a cottage on an island, and travel to this from "Tall Pines". The residents of the cottage will admire majestic white pines and pink granite.

Why they chose this property

We love Stoney Lake!

What makes this property unique

The cottage is located on a peninsula with water at the front and at the back.

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