Title: Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=95368248&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway Cottage in Kawartha Lakes with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway ![Interior - Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway (Kawartha Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95370000/95368300/95368248/13bd4bf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway (Kawartha Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95370000/95368300/95368248/6bfee7a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway (Kawartha Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95370000/95368300/95368248/f40f4a29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway (Kawartha Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95370000/95368300/95368248/5b60d8da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway (Kawartha Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95370000/95368300/95368248/a082bd3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on the shores of Sturgeon Lake, this waterfront lake house offers an ideal destination for relaxation and a memorable family vacation. Craft memories that will endure a lifetime amidst the tranquil setting with activities like fishing, boating, kayaking and snowmobiling during winter months. You can also explore nearby Eganridge Inn Golf Club and Spa or delve into local craft scene at Old Dog Brewing Co. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway Nestled on the shores of Sturgeon Lake, this waterfront lake house is a hidden treasure in the heart of the Kawartha region, making it an ideal destination for relaxation and a memorable family vacation. Craft memories that will endure a lifetime amidst the tranquil setting. The property is conveniently situated just 2 hours away from Toronto or the GTA, offering easy access all year round. With a host of amenities available and the capacity to accommodate up to 4 guests, it's perfect for large gatherings. Engage in a variety of activities, including fishing, boating, kayaking, and snowmobiling during the winter months. Immerse yourself in the allure of cottage living, and forge indelible moments at our charming retreat. As the sun sets, be captivated by the breathtaking scenic vista that unfolds. Explore the vibrant surroundings with a variety of notable attractions to visit. Immerse yourself in the leisurely sport of golf at the nearby Eganridge Inn Golf Club and Spa (located a less than a kilometre away), or discover the charm of Fenelon Falls. For those snow lovers, enjoy a range of winter activities at the Kawartha Snowmobiling Club . Delve into the local craft scene at Old Dog Brewing Co, and savor delectable dishes at Just For The Halibut Taphouse & Grill and Wing House Bobcaygeon. Stock up on essentials at the Independent grocery stores, and treat yourself to the renowned flavors of Kawartha Dairy Bobcaygeon and Kawartha Country Wines. Your getaway promises an array of experiences to enrich your stay. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Table tennis - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/76000000/75995400/75995397/11ea59a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great Blue Heron Hotel Scugog - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 902 reviews £33 includes taxes & fees 25 Feb - 26 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=75995397&PinnedHotelID=75995397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426400/426339/29acc7aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Travelodge by Wyndham Lindsay Kawartha Lakes - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 7.8 Good 684 reviews £64 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=426339&PinnedHotelID=426339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10590000/10589100/10589055/88cf965f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lindsay Kawartha Lakes - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews £96 includes taxes & fees 22 Feb - 23 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=10589055&PinnedHotelID=10589055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11450000/11442300/11442205/1cdd7fbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kent Inn Kawartha Lakes - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Housekeeping 8.6 Excellent 743 reviews £67 includes taxes & fees 17 Feb - 18 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=11442205&PinnedHotelID=11442205&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40600/40582/54e18cde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Knights Inn Lindsay Kawartha Lakes - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 6.8 470 reviews £60 includes taxes & fees 18 Feb - 19 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=40582&PinnedHotelID=40582&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Economy Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100469300/100469249/3660bd64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Three Islands Motel Kawartha Lakes - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Microwave 7.8 Good 52 reviews £69 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 9 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=100469249&PinnedHotelID=100469249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105180000/105170900/105170851/a2b01bde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Private Lake Retreat - One of a kind! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Kawartha Lakes is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sturgeon Lake and Lock 32, while Horseless Carriage Museum and Kawartha Settlers' Village are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Fenelon Falls travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fenelon-Falls.dx181874) [View more Cottages in Fenelon Falls](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fenelon-Falls-Cottages.d181874-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.524326,-78.60147&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:c%60xnGdzv%7EM%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40SBW%40SBU%40UBUBSBUDUBSBSDUDSBSFSDSDSDSFSFSDSFQFSFQHQFQFSHQFOHQHQHOHOHQJOHOJOHOJMJMJOJMHMLMJKJMLKJMLKJKLILKLKJILGLKLGNILILELINGLENGLELENENELCNCNELCNCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNDNBLBNDLDNDLDNFLDLFNHLDLHLHNFLJJFLHLJLJJHLJLJJLLJJLJJJLJLJLJNJLJNHLJNHNJNHPHNHNHPFPHNHPFRFPHPFPFRFPDRFRDRFRDRDRDRDRDRBTDRBRDTBT%40RBTBTBT%40T%40TBR%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTAT%3FTATATCRATAVCRCTCTARCTETCRERCTERETEPERERGRERGRERGPGRGPIPGRGPIPINGPIPINIPINKNINKNILKNKLKNKLKLKLKLKJMLKJMJMJKHMJMJMHKHMHOFMHMHMDOHMFMDOFMDODMDODMBOBODMBOBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCMCOEOCMCOEOEMEMEOGMEOGMIMEMIOIMGMIMIKIMKMKMIKKMKKKMMKKKMMMIMKMKOKMKMIOKOIOKOIOIQIOIQIQGOIQGQGSIQGQGSGQESGSGSESESESGQCUESEUCSCSEUCUCSCUAUCSAUCWASAUAU%3FUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Jx5zhKwvua9LQUNAk-qTu9zU92Q=) Kawartha Lakes, ON ### What's nearby - ![Cottage lake in Canada - Beautiful sunrise/sunset clouds reflecting in a lake at a cottage. Quiet, peaceful, serene. Gorgeous clouds in sky. Balsam Lake Kawartha Lakes, Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194958/14c335c4-52e8-4d4b-ad98-3550430ca9c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Balsam Lake 22 min drive \- 16.9 miles - Sturgeon Lake 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Pigeon Lake 10 min drive \- 5.9 miles - Fenelon Falls 13 min drive \- 9.5 miles - Trent University 50 min drive \- 41.7 miles ### Restaurants - Tim Hortons 9 min drive - Wheatsheaf Cafe 9 min drive - Godfathers Pizza 9 min drive - Bobcaygeon 72 Sports Cafe 9 min drive - Bobcaygeon Bakery 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway? ### What time is check-in at Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway? ### What time is check-out at Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway? ### Where is Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kawartha Lakes Gem: Your Dream Lakehouse Getaway Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bilal S. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Gem on the lake This wonderful lake house was very spacious, well furnished and on a beautiful part of lake Sturgeon. The lake is great for swimming, boating and fishing! Our family also enjoyed the big spa and pool. The host and management was very nice and accommodating. We would definitely come back and recommend for all! ##### Bilal S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda W. 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place! Amazing location between Bobcaygeon and Fenelon falls (a little closer to Bobcaygeon) on a quiet road. It was amazing the home came with lots of water craft fun eg canoe, pedal boat and kayaks.. The water isn’t too deep at the docks which made it perfect for the little ones to walk around in and with a total of six kids under the ages of 8 and 6 adults there was no shortage of room for everyone. ##### Amanda W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rajan M. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Water Issues Overall, it was a nice stay at a beautiful location. Unfortunately we ran out of water on a few occasions where our children were unable to take a proper shower. The property manager did have a water truck arrive to refill the well, however, we were checking out that day. The kitchen also had some garbage and recycling from the previous guests and all 3 bins in the garage were all full. ##### Rajan M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 3 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great place great shallow waters and close to town ##### David B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ron H. 3 Sept 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Location was excellent. Lots of non motorized water sports equipment available. Water was nice and shallow which was great for the kids. Lots of fridge and freezer space available. Kitchen was well equipped dual oven was a bonus. Not all rooms were air conditioned. A lot of the dining chairs were in need of maintenance. Hot tub was green most of the week despite adding treatment daily and having the tub drained and refilled. Barbecue was very difficult to cook on due multiple hot spots. Bathroom doorknob fell off first day. One bathroom upstairs was out of order. Property was over grown with weeds. Despite some of these flaws we still enjoyed our week together at this property. ##### Ron H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kỳ Anh N. 30 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice The house is clean, fully furnished, good interior and the house space is great. We will be back ##### Kỳ Anh N. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill J. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gem July 2024 Wonderful property and well equipped to deal with our family of 13, ages 9-79\. BYO bottled water. ##### Bill J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Carol R. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Not as advertised When we got there we instantly noticed the property was worn down. We were told right away that the people before us ruined the hot tub but would be fixed by Wednesday (half our trip) They came and refilled the hot tub but it wasn’t working saying heater issues. The property manager sent someone to fix it and it worked for about 45 min. We then all gave up our hopes for the hot tub. We were extremely disappointed as that was a huge reason we chose this cottage. There were some safety issues a sink hole near the front door, umbrellas tilting over, a rusted out bbq that was disgusting. The carpets in the bed rooms are extremely dirty and fraying making it a tripping hazard. The dryer was not working it had a code 95 on it (property manager came and fixed it). The code for the door was not working (property manager had to change batteries). We tried to make the best of it. The couches in the games room were torn to shreds. The faux leather was all peeled off and only left with fabric strands. It was worse than a frats house. We are hoping to be well compensated for the fact we were unable to use the hot tub at all during our stay. The property manager said the owners should be in contact with us and we are expecting this will happen. We have pictures of everything that I have stated here if anyone wished to see them. Overall we paid over $8000 for less then par. Pros- it was clean, great fishing, lots of water activities. But there were LOTS of cons for us. ##### Carol R. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ---