Title: Family Cottage on Balsam Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Family Cottage on Balsam Lake Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107670000/107667800/107667770/9058269f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107670000/107667800/107667770/cab6371b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107670000/107667800/107667770/02e2fae1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107670000/107667800/107667770/7ce2fa1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107670000/107667800/107667770/f490a2e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Family Cottage on Balsam Lake, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Active travellers can enjoy boating at this cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family Cottage on Balsam Lake Peaceful and relaxing waterfront cottage on Bálsam Lake, to enjoy with your family and friends; The Lake has cristal clear water, the shore line has lime stone bottom, weed free. The cottage is on a private road with hedge trees, on the sides, for privacy. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 accessible parking spaces - Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high) - No lift - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33940100/33940076/036d636f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Waterfront! 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Front door need to pull out a bit to get it locked. Turn off both AC units, lights, fans. and all appliances; close all faucets. Leave stove and oven off. Pedal boat, leave it close to the deck sideways. Place garbage bags inside the blue barrel Located outside by the road Place recycle on top of the blue barrel. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No smoking allowed, including electronic, weeds. Keep inside of the property limits, and away from the neighbours property. Keep Outside music low. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.59561%2C-78.86303&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=G0CrUWmgkjqtbLPOQ5OZcsMyH9k=) Kirkfield, ON #### What's nearby - Balsam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Shadow Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Balsam Lake Provincial Park - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles - Fenelon Falls - 33 min drive - 24.7 miles - Sturgeon Lake - 33 min drive - 24.7 miles #### Getting around - Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min drive - ‪Gulls Nest Restaurant - ‬19 min drive - ‪The Rusty Nail - ‬14 min drive - ‪Coby Fish and Chips - ‬18 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family Cottage on Balsam Lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Family Cottage on Balsam Lake? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family Cottage on Balsam Lake? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Family Cottage on Balsam Lake located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Balsam Lake and Shadow Lake. Balsam Lake Provincial Park is 1.9 mi (3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family Cottage on Balsam Lake Reviews 9.8 ### 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 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glen H. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy The cottage was really nice. Very clean and comfortable. It was very well equiped. We had a great time. ##### Glen H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann Marie C. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway vacation It was a very clean and beautiful cottage , the water was clear and swimmable . Went out on the floating rafts and paddle boat that were supplied, lots of fun. The mosquitoes at night weren’t very nice , recommend putting a mosquito net over the patio table. We had a fantastic time. ##### Ann Marie C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LEAH M. 9 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great mini-get-away Cottage was nice and close to lake. It was convenient to only be steps away between the cottage and lake! The lake had a good bottom - not weedy or mushy. It can get a bit rough when stormy weather approaches so we tied our boat between the dock and a tree so it would not crash against dock. Fishing was OK too. We enjoyed touring the lake to see all the different cottages and architectural details. Owner was very helpful and ensured we had everything we needed for our stay. ##### LEAH M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon J. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing and relaxing getaway at excellent family cottage! We had such a great time staying at this beautifully renovated cottage! As first time guests, host Elia took incredible care of us, preparing us with a phone chat prior to our stay, and being available for our every need. The cottage was better than advertised, was extremely clean upon arrival and provided everything needed for our stay. The swimming was great (bring water shoes as we were advised) and the fire pit was ready to go as well. Our children had so much fun swimming, playing in the spacious backyard space, and fishing off the dock. The privacy of the hedges in the backyard was great, and the neighbours were extremely friendly and welcoming too. The icing on the cake was the goodies Elia left for our kids upon our arrival! It was such a thoughtful gift and made the experience that much more memorable for the family. I would highly recommend this cottage for a fun family getaway and we are excited to return and stay even longer next time. Thank you Elia for everything, we can’t wait to come back!! 10/10! ##### Jon J. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### M C. 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a fantastic cottage trip! Everything was new and clean. Great beach for the kids. Couldn’t ask for more. Thank you we hope to come back again! ##### M C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan L. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful place! Great waterfront property! Very clean when we arrived. Beds are comfortable and has everything you need for your stay. Host is very responsive to questions or concerns you may have. My only note would be to have some stay instructions (garbage day, septic, checkout ect.) in a binder at the property for reference. Although these were all given via phone call and text by the host it could save some back and forth having a physical copy available. ##### Megan L. 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