At Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists!, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7800 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists!
Welcome to the North River Retreat! This is a riverfront cottage with diverse wildlife, and bodes well for outdoor adventurer families/friends/couples looking to fish, boat, kayak and more. Wake to the morning sunrise on the deck or dock, coffee in hand, listening to the sounds of the river. Experience sun exposure all day, sunrise to sunset. For rainy days and to stay connected we have STARLINK Internet & AMAZON Fire TV, board games, and a Mini original Nintendo containing hundreds of classic video arcade games.
Your rental will come with the use of a paddleboat and two kayaks. Bring-Your-Own Watercrafts is encouraged! Drop your watercraft in the lake at the public boat launch, minutes away, south on Anderson Road (Google "Anderson Road, K0L 1Z0")! From there, boat to our dock in just a few minutes. Fish populations are plentiful. Large and Smallmouth Bass, many Bluegill/Perch/Rock Bass for kids, Muskie and Pickerel when in season of course. The ecosystem on this river is lively beyond fish, from birds to river otters, herons, frogs, turtles and more.
Please note the riverfront is not for the primary beachcomber looking to lay and swim at a beach or lakefront! Lily pads and weed growth is plentiful, summer & fall. We do run a water circulator during summer rental season to keep the water as clear as we can, for enjoyment off the dock. Catch a tan by laying on the dock or floating in the river, and refresh in the water with a swim off the dock-end or deeper part of the river. If you fancy walking into waters from shore, there are public boat launches on Round Lake you can visit. Alternatively, visit Booster Park Beach on Crowe Lake, or public waterfront spaces on Stony Lake (not too far away!). Towns to visit: Lakefield, Young's Point, Havelock or Campbellford!
To save you money, we charge a nominal cleaning fee per stay. In return, we ask that you voluntarily bring your own linens (bathing towels, pillow cases, and bed sheets or sleeping bags) for your stay. Bed sizes: one twin, one double, one queen, and a pull-out sofa. Having said that, there are lots of pillows, and the beds shall be tidy for your arrival. If you forgot linens, you may find sets for use at additional charges ($10 per room per night may be added to your final pricing at check-out, to cover cleaning and laundering requirements).
Thank you for visiting our page and we hope you'll choose to visit. Please message if you have any questions, follow us on Instagram @northriverretreat and check our our Youtube channel for some drone videos of the surrounding area: @northriverretreathavelock.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Dryer
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: All butts and remanence must be cleaned up!
Location highlights
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Boat
Kayak
Water sports equipment
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
You should have found a welcome binder upon arrival! The last page of this binder includes specific step-by-step check-out morning instructions. If you follow it you'll do great!
Please ignore instructions that no longer seem to apply, such as locking up the boats and river hut as we no longer worry about completing. Our apologies there is no municipal garbage pick-up!
Please let us know how we did! We strive for a clean, fully-equipped cottage experience. Thank you for helping!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
If you are bringing cats or dogs under 20lbs per restriction, there must be no trace (hair or otherwise) upon departure, in respect of next guests!
Smoking: You must smoke away from doors and windows in accordance with provincial laws and regulations.
Water and moisture inside: Please do not walk into the cottage with wet shoes or clothes (for engineered hardwood floor protection).
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: If you have a small hypoallergenic dog message us!
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
All butts and remanence must be cleaned up!
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
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
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
Located in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, this cottage is on the waterfront. Toonie Monument and Marmoraton Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Petroglyphs Provincial Park and Callaghan's Rapids Conservation Area. Crowe Bridge Park and Indian River Reptile Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Havelock-Belmont-Methuen travel guide
Is Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists!?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Stoney Lake and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Petroglyphs Provincial Park. White Lake and Kasshabog Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).
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Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists! Reviews
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This is our 2nd stay at this lovely home. Well equipped kitchen, very clean and spacious place. Convenient fishing off the dock or you can kayak/ paddle boat out. Very helpful and responsive host. Excellent place to stay!
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage! Beautiful place, well maintained clean property . The cottage was spacious and had everything we needed for cooking and bbq. I really enjoyed watching sunrise and star gazing by the river. We will definitely come back next year!
We had a great time, got some rest and had a lot of fun. Kids enjoyed the pedal boat and fishing, my mom (76) enjoyed the balcony and we all loved our stay. Bras is very nice and answered all our questions. Great please to stay!
We had a great time at the river retreat! The cottage is perfectly comfortable and has gorgeous views of the river. The hosts are generous and very attentive and super helpful and quick to respond. Kayaking in the river was amazing and lots of wildlife to see and hear.
Very cute cottage, lovely large deck outback overlooking the water, beds were very comfortable, lots of space in the kitchen and paddle boat and kayak were a hit with the kids. Would definitely recommend and would return. 🙂
We spent a fall weekend with our 8-year-old and dogs. We all had a great time. The property is exactly as described. We spent much of our time on the river and the fire pit at the edge of the river was wonderful. Comfortable home with everything you need. It was great to have shopping amenities 8 minutes away. Overall perfect for what we wanted and we'd be happy to return.
The cottage was excellent for our needs of fishing. It was clean and easy to navigate with all the item at hand. With the understanding the cottage itself was not a luxurious place where my wife would like to stay. But thats another story. All in everyone was very happy. IIIsewavehawthstay.woulsdwould be
Brad is the bestest host! He is very friendly and very helpful. He responsed very quickly to all of my inquiries. His place is very clean and tidy and very well equipted, it feels just like home. The senery is beautiful, you can enjoy it all day starting at breakfast :) Beds are comfortable and I love his dinning table.
Me and my friends really enjoyed our stay at Brad's lovely place. We will definitely be back again.
The cottage is really cute and everything is as described. Great value for the money. Beds are really comfy!!! and the dining table is large and can easily fit a big family or group of friends. The water pump on the dock does a good job of keeping the lily pads under control but it doesn't eliminate them entirely so it's not ideal for swimming -- however, we found that floating on the inner tubes to be the perfect solution. There are owner items in the cottage so it's important to keep an eye out for anything labeled 'Owner Stock.' I missed a label and unfortunately consumed something that did not belong to me. I notified Brad and he was very gracious and allowed me apologize for the mix-up which was appreciated. Brad is also really quick to respond to questions and wants to know about any issues that may need addressing. (We're landlords too and understand this very well.)The cottage has a really nice stereo system and great collection of CDs!!! This was our primary entertainment and great music makes great memories!!The only issue we ran into was needing to do a little cleaning. The fridge, countertops and stereo cabinet needed a good wiping down. The microwave needs attention. Other than that, we would definitely rent again and we're grateful for the hosts who continue making their properties available to the public year after year!
Spent a great week at Brad’s cottage on North River. We made great use of the 2 kayaks, it was a beautiful paddle down the river to Round Lake. Cottage was clean, comfortable, and very well equipped.
The cottage was beautiful! We loved our stay, it was quiet and peaceful. We fished off the dock, floated around and went for some paddleboat rides along the river. The cottage has all the basic necessities and was clean and comfortable. We spent most of our time on the big deck over looking the river or on the dock. It was about 10m into town which was perfect for supplies. The property was perfect for my little guys (3 and 5), they found lots of wildlife, played on the playground and fished all day. Brad was very communicative and helpful. We will be back next year for sure!
My wife and I spent 3 nights at this cottage and we had a great time. We were very impressed with this cottage! Very well equiped, extremely comfortable, and stunning views.The host Bradly was quick to respond to our messages and was very helpful during our stay, even gave us lots of advises and suggestions before we arrived. Loved it and hope to be back again one day soon.