Title: BIRCH HAVEN Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # BIRCH HAVEN Family-friendly holiday home in Hastings Highlands ## Photo gallery for BIRCH HAVEN ![Exterior detail - BIRCH HAVEN (Bancroft)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95128500/95128469/438817b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - BIRCH HAVEN (Bancroft)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95128500/95128469/d85607a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - BIRCH HAVEN (Bancroft)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95128500/95128469/95d4791f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - BIRCH HAVEN (Bancroft)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95128500/95128469/c6e3ad3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - BIRCH HAVEN (Bancroft)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95128500/95128469/4eb1279a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Immerse yourself in the serene surroundings of BIRCH HAVEN, a peaceful retreat on three acres. Unwind by your own fire pit or explore nearby recreational lakes and beaches, with ATV trails just minutes away. With amenities like free WiFi, a full kitchen, library of books and designated workspace you'll feel right at home. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### BIRCH HAVEN Forget you worries at BIRCH HAVEN in this spacious and serene place of three acres. Enjoy the property, old fashion atmosphere and your own fire pit for relaxing evenings. With almost 90% of all types of minerals found on earth located in the Bancroft area, this is a major destination for recreational rock hounding enthusiasts. It is known as the "Mineral Capital of Canada". We are also only 45 minutes outside of Algonquin Provincial Park. There are many recreational lakes, beaches and boat launches close by. Multitude of ATV and Snowmobile trails only mins away from the driveway. Leave right from the driveway. The rental unit has it's own parking spot and space for trailers, boats and off road vehicles. There is a well lit path to our rental unit that sleeps 6 with a Master bedroom containing a queen bed, second bedroom with twin beds and pull out couch in the living room. All bedding, pillows and towels provided. Full kitchen with stove, microwave, coffee percolator, kettle, toaster and full fridge for your use. All dishes, cookware provided. Free WIFI with flat screen TV and designated work space. Many brochures available for nearby destinations as well as a library of books for your perusal. Bathroom has shower with shower bench and grab handles. Unit is non-smoking. Carbon monoxide/smoke alarm, fire extinguisher and first aid kit available. We have a high chair and playpen for the wee ones. Your party will have this entire rental to yourselves. Feel free to ask us any questions as we would love to help you have a great vacation. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78790000/78781100/78781068/w1019h768x4y0-a63aba59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Artistry | Riverfront | Luxury & Comfort Await Bancroft - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews £127 includes taxes & fees 10 Feb - 11 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=78781068&PinnedHotelID=78781068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108972500/108972430/b495514c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom cottage in Bancroft with AC, WiFi. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Hastings Highlands is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Papineau Lake and Egan Chutes Provincial Park, while Madawaska Art Shop and North Hastings Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our Hastings Highlands travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Highlands.dx553248635740521257) [View more Holiday homes in Hastings Highlands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Highlands-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248635740521257-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.21072,-77.80401&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ab%7ErG%60b%7ByM%3FW%3FS%3FW%3FS%40W%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40U%40UBUBSBUBUBUBSDUDSBUDSDUDSFSDSFSDSFQFSFSFQFSFQHQHSFOHQHQHQHOHOHOJOHOJOHOJOJMJMJMJMLMJMJKLKJKLKJKLKLILILKLILILGNILELILGNGLENGLENELENCNCLENCNALCNANCNAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBNDLBNDLBNDNDLFNDLFLFLHNDLHLFLHLHLJLHLHLJJJLJJJLJJJLLJLJLJLJLJNJLHNJNJNHNHNHNJNFPHPHPHNFRHPFRFPFPHRDRFPFRDRDRFRDRDTDRBTDRDTBRBTBTBTBRBT%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%40V%3FR%3FV%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATATAVARAVARCVATCRCTCTCTCTCRERETCTERERERGRETERGRGPERIRGPGPGRIPGPIPIPINGPKPINININKNKNINKLKLKNKLKLKJMLKJMLKJMJKJMHMJMHMHMJMFMHMFOFMHMDMFODMFODODMDODMBOBOBOBMBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCOAMCOCOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOGMEOGMEMIMGOGMIMGMKMIMIMKMIKKMKKKMMKKKMMKKMKMKOKMKMIOKOIOKOIOIOIQIQIOIQGQIQIQGQGSGQGSGSGQESGSEUGSESESESCUEUESCSCUCUCUCUCSAUAWCSAWASAWAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DpgK1UvQJ63LkBBkyAFWNXGeUf4=) Bancroft, ON ### What's nearby - ![Sunrise over Lake St. Peter](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296829/b0db34c3-681d-4309-a4b0-4fac243c6af0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake St. Peter 24 min drive \- 21.3 miles - Papineau Lake 14 min drive \- 12.5 miles - Hastings Highlands Town Hall 15 min drive \- 12.7 miles - Madawaska Art Shop 15 min drive \- 12.7 miles - Papineau Lake Beach 17 min drive \- 13.6 miles ## Frequently asked questions ### Is BIRCH HAVEN pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at BIRCH HAVEN? ### What time is check-in at BIRCH HAVEN? ### What time is check-out at BIRCH HAVEN? ### Where is BIRCH HAVEN located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## BIRCH HAVEN Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### AKM R. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The place was clean, well-maintained, and the view was incredible. We enjoyed our time there and really appreciated your excellent communication throughout our stay. ##### AKM R. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda H. 20 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! The property was great! It was large enough for a family of 4, it was only 15 minutes from Bancroft, 10 minutes from a fantastic beach and Deb was very attentive to our needs. ##### Amanda H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie M. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Stay We enjoyed this beautiful cottage. It has everything and was close to places want to see ##### Jamie M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane 5 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The location is easy to find, the owner even we didnt meet she sent messages to make sure were comfortable and happy with our stay. Its a family friendly equipped with high chair if you have small kids , bedroom beds comfy, plus books and games to play, washroom is clean theres a handle bar and chair if your with a senior, just bring your food to cook. Its a home away from home. Highly recommend. We be back as long the elderly i look after health is good to visit his old time friend. ##### Jane Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy Mike H. 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend get away Lovely weekend close to Bancroft. Enjoyed hiking and kayaking in the close by lakes and river. Clean, comfortable apatment with all the amenities of home. ##### Nancy Mike H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert h. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend in Bancroft Beautiful property with lots of trees and fresh air. Beds were comfortable and lots of indoor space to relax. Clean and well kept property. Lots to do and see in the area. Would definitely recommend for an escape from the city. ##### Robert h. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. 2 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Staying at Birch Haven The property is set back away from the road and opens up to reveal the place you will be staying. It is quiet and serene. A short drive to Papineau beach or Bancroft to get supplies. Debora is a wonderful host who is sure to make your stay comfortable and has a number of resources to help you find the activities to take part in around Bancroft. The place is very nice, clean and quiet. Would definitely recommend. ##### David S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kris 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very welcoming, nice quiet place to get away. ##### Kris Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim L. 14 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great space, quiet, would go back again. ##### Tim L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex 12 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication we found everything we needed, and the kid was happy to play with board games he found. Also enjoyed using the firepit ##### Alex Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephanie 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication Property was very clean and the host was very thoughtful when stocking the rental with a full kitchen, books, games, and movies. There are some needed renovations that are scheduled for this fall, but everything is usable as is. ##### Stephanie Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William S. 28 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birches Great place for my stay. Visited with local friends and tour Algonquin park. Very nice clean place to stay. Had everything I needed ##### William S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shagufta H. 28 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location We had a family getaway at Birch Haven and it was a lovely experience. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed to cook our food. The rooms were well furnished. The outdoor firepit was very nice, just bring your own firewood. We didn't know that but it was easy to buy some firewood from owners on-site as they live in the upper section of the house. Deb was highly responsive and kept us posted on all updates. Overall a very nice stay. ##### Shagufta H. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaden 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Kaden Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ---