Is #Sunset Beginnings on the TrentSevern w/boathouse suite pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

#Sunset Beginnings on the TrentSevern w/boathouse suite Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is #Sunset Beginnings on the TrentSevern w/boathouse suite located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Canal Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Carden Alvar Provincial Park and Dalrymple Lake. Lake Simcoe and Balsam Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

8/10 Good

Swarup D.

23 May 2024

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

Cottage at Kirkfield

Nice site for staying with family and friends

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amit R.

16 Sept 2024

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Wonderful cottage with the best sunset!

Our family of five had an enjoyable long weekend at this property. The hous

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah H.

12 Jul 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

Our stay was nothing short of perfect ! We enjoyed both the interior and the exterior of the property! We will be back in future forsure

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jen R.

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Had a great time

We went as family, the property was awesome for outside games. The water was very shallow which is good for little kids but I would have preferred deeper water for jumping in. There was only 1 bike not “ bikes “, we tried to use the washing machine once but it leaked as soon as we turned it on so if you’re packing thinking you can do laundry I’d pack as if you can’t. I’d recommend packing extra fans as the bedrooms are very hot and stuffy at night. Overall we had a great time and would return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family getaway

We stayed for 1 week and overall a nice stay, plenty of space and my 16 & 20 year old sons loved the bunkie. Lake is nice and sunsets were enjoyable. However the fridge would freeze anything more than 1/2 way in, the washer didn’t work, no water cooler as mentioned, no screen in the 2nd bedroom window so we couldn’t open it to let a breeze in on the cooler nights, no steak knives, no scissors, no can opener and the fridge, over, toaster oven and BBq were very dirty.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE S.

15 Aug 2023

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

amazing getaway

What a beautiful spot!~ This is our second time coming to this cottage and we LOVE it!! The yard space is incredible of all outdoor activities! Canal Lake is stunning! The cottage is a perfect cottage to feel outdoorsy yet with the comforts of home! Well equip kitchen large tables, tons of games and the bunny is amazing! (My sisters family comes for 4 days and stays in bunny) I would highly recommend. The only thing is there says there is a water cooler but there is not (2 times we've stayed it states on handbook but is not there-just an FYI)!! Love this place :))

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert G., Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

4 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

ANNUAL SUMMER VACATION

The final week of July is our annual getaway to a rental cottage; this year though our usual destination was not available due to COVID restrictions. This was our first VRBO experience and we were grateful that we were able to find a property for the time period we wanted and in a convenient destination. While our overall week was a good experience there were a number of items that were problematic. First, no firewood on site. We ended up buying a couple of hoop saws to cut fallen trees for firewood. The initial cleanliness upon arrival was disappointing - garbage had been left behind, the BBQ was not cleaned, the kitchen and bathroom needed cleaning (2 hours worth), and there was a lot of goose droppings on the lakeside lawn that we cleaned up. There were no instructions regarding the mandatory use of clear garbage bags and that recycling bags would not be accepted. As such garbage and recycling were not picked up resulting in us taking it back home. It wasn't till the end of the week that we found the clear bags. We had to purchase two frying pans as the on site pan is warped and as well we had to purchase proper BBQ tools. We had to replace a kayak paddle as one of the paddles snapped off when using. We had to repair the Kuering coffee machine as 2 parts were lying on the counter rendering the machine unusable until we fixed it. We hope and trust that these inconveniences can be remedied so that the next renters have a more positive experience

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

John M.

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Not the relaxing getaway we were hoping for

The cottage itself was fine. I'd say the description of the property and the amenities was fairly accurate. We had a major problem on our first night, however. It was cold when we arrived so I turned the heat on. Unfortunately after the cottage warmed the baseboard heating would not turn off, even when the thermostat was turned off. The heat continued all night long, forcing us to open windows and run the A/C all night. Even then the cottage was stuck in the mid-to-high 80's all night (not exactly comfortable). The property manager didn't provide a phone #, so I attempted to message him first thing in the am via VRBO. After several hours of no response, I disconnected the wire to the thermostat and messaged him again to let him know. Very shortly after that I received a message back threatening that he would charge me for having to send an electrician to reconnect the thermostat. He left his number, so I called him to explain the situation but he was still very threatening and accused me of "re-wiring the cottage". I was pretty upset by his tone and attitude. In addition to the cottage feeling like a sauna, the baseboard heaters were so hot I was worried one of my kids or dogs would burn themselves, or worse that maybe it could start a fire. After that incident, the rest of the stay was fine. Some of the items around the cottage could use minor repairs, like the BBQ and the A/C (which constantly dripped water during the latter part of our stay). As well, the info package provided could use updating. It said that the breaker panel was in the "basement", but it's actually behind a panel in the bathroom. If I had known that I would have attempted to find the fuse to turn off the heater that way. Hopefully some of these items were repaired before the next family stayed there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Linda S.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Canal lake cottage

Property is a very accessible water front cottage with clean shoreline and dock great for swimming and fishing . Great views of boaters accessibg the Trent-Severn water system . Large deck for cooking and eating . Kurig coffee maker was not mentioned, just "coffee maker". Two patio doors open to the deck. One door with mo screen and the second door had a screen in need of repair Loft above boathouse is great and updated.. Overall we had a great family vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine H.

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

A Beautiful Spot with lots of potential!

With a little extra TLC this place would be 5 star for the money. A deep clean, declutter, and a trip to the dollar store to replace some old used items would make a big difference. It is obviously managed by a property management company so the 'nice to-do' parts of pride of ownership were missing. But even though it is not fancy, and needs some work, it is tranquil and located in a beautiful spot with easy access to the city. The sunsets were amazing.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

19 Aug 2022

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

Great for everything except swimming!

The property is easily accessible (hint -- your GPS will try to take you onto Antiquary Beach Road -- this won't work as there is a wooded separation between that and McKelvey Beach Road. Take the McKelvey Road exit on Portage Road -- the one south of Centennial Park Road -- instead). Only about 15 minutes away from Balsam Lake Provincial Park Beaches and great swimming. The dock is in great shape, and the paddleboat and kayaks got a lot of use. Quiet neighbours, hot water supply is good, and the barbecue is new. Appliances all work and there are washer/dryers (we did not use) in the garage. The only issue we had was that in mid-August it was the season for ants to wander around. Not many, but about five a day made it inside the back door and had to be "encouraged" to leave. Really nothing to worry about and the sundeck was fantastic. We slept seven large adults and a two year old with no problems at all -- the boathouse beds were as good as the main cabin's. Wifi was good. Good cellphone communications as well. And lots of restaurants, food stores, and antique shops withing twenty minutes or so.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel T.

15 Aug 2022

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

Amazing Cottage Vacation

Loved the cottage and Bunkie. Everything was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. Would love to stay there again and again. The reason I didn't give it a 5 star is because of the garbage/recycling situation. Having to take your own garbage home for half the vacation stay instead of being able to leave it in the garbage box at the end of the driveway wasn't pleasant. Recycling box wasn't picked up so we had 2 bags of cans & plastic as well to come back with us. Not sure why the recycling wasn't picked up as all cans and plastic containers were rinsed and no paper products mixed in. So driving home for 4 hours with garbage at our feet (only place it would fit in the vehicle) was a little disturbing. FYI - No Landfills open on Friday near Kirkfield.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

NICOLE S.

29 Jul 2022

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

Beautiful spot !

We had a fantastic time! Host responsive to any messages! Coming from someone who is pretty picky (moi) - We loved the location property size , dock and beautiful Canal Lake. Property was very clean! A few things tho: we had to replace coffee maker as it wasn’t working . Host offered one to be delivered but we had purchased our own ! More inside storage space such as hooks on the back of every interior door would be helpful to keep rooms tidy and things off the floor ! Landscape could be tidied up also as there were some weeds blocking our view! A screen door for the slider would be ideal to let cool Breeze in! We did not have curtains or rods for the bunkie so improvised with garbage bags for early morning sun! Water pressure in both cottage and bunkie were fantastic ! I would also bring paper plates to burn as there is no dishwasher if you are going with multiple people! We will be back! It was a fantastic holiday thank you so much!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

28 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful Cottage

Our family loved our time at the cottage :) perfect location and we loved that we could bring our two dogs with us. The sunsets are absolutely stunning and the kitchen had all the amenities you could need. The dock was great and the kids enjoyed fishing off of it. The access to the canoe and kayaks were great - we even found a nice sandbar a short distance away for the kids to swim weed free. The fire pit was also a lovely feature where you can look out onto the calm lake in the evening. The boathouse is lovely to have some privacy/separation. There were some minor issues that were already mentioned in previous reviews (BBQ was not fully functional but adequate, AC unit drips inside the house, landfill is not open on thursdays and fridays, no A/C in the boat house but that was mentioned in the listing and was expected) but that did not hinder our enjoyment!! Minor things for management to iron out but overall was a great cottage and would come back :)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

13 Aug 2021

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

Great for the family

We had a great time at the cottage, it was a perfect week with the family, some minor things that could be done/added but overall it was great!! Sure there are weeds but if you have water shoes and swim off the end of the dock its fine; we enjoyed the paddle boat; a nice campfire; and many water fights on the huge lot!! They have kayak to use as well but we did not use them. Lots of space to sleep and the boathouse was perfect for my parents as a separate space to stay in. I would definitely go back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Glenn &Sally H., Guelph,Ontario

2 Aug 2021

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

Quiet but plenty to do with the outdoor games and watercraft

Impressed with both the indoor and outdoor cleanliness.

10/10 Excellent

Maite D.

15 Jul 2021

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

Nice and peaceful stay by the lake!

We had a very wonderful stay over a week here. With two large yards, beautiful sunsets, tons of water toys and sports toys, board games, foosball table, and a large deck with umbrellas, there were endless ways to unwind. Even on the rainy days! The kitchen is well stocked with everything except for a real coffee machine or a kettle. (Come with keurig pods if you want use the one in the kitchen.) The house is spacious and the bunky is really nice inside. That being said, there are a couple things we would have wished were done better: Communication was not clear about the house alarm and garbage. The house alarm going-off on arrival may have been an exceptional occurrence, but nonetheless preventable with better instructions. The garbage issue, as other reviews have mentioned is more complicated. It is picked up on Wednesday morning at an unspecified time, two bags max. There are special rules about how things must be packaged (only clear bags for garbage, no bags for recycling). The closest dumping site was not open when we were leaving Friday so we had to drive it down to a further one. The beds were also really soft and caused all of us pains. The waterbed is really mossy so water shoes are recommended. But it was otherwise nicely warm and calm water, perfect for all water activities.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yulia N.

9 Jul 2021

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

nice family retreat

This property is simple, but everything necessary is there. The swimming is good, although restricted by the weed. The outside area and the backyard are very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Gail C.

4 Oct 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Rental went smoothly Easy to check in All info to get into the cottage was provided ahead of time Waterfront location was beautiful! Outside could use a good power washing, patio door was missing the screen so we couldn't leave it open Kitchen needed a kettle and pot holders Overall we had a great trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

TERESA L.

14 Sept 2020

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

The cottage was very clean when we arrived. The property was well kept & the water crafts were Great

Strongly recommended for large families and friends.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheri H.

26 Aug 2020

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

Beautiful views

We stayed at this property in Aug 2020. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived as the cottage was clean and inviting. The property is very large and mostly flat to play volleyball, badminton or whatever you want. The views from the waterfront are spectacular with beautiful sunsets and we loved looking up at all the stars! Catching sunfish off the dock was plentiful. This is one of our favorite cottages we have been to over the last 10 years!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

janet w.

9 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

great family get away

We had an absolutely awesome time. The lake is beautiful and was ideal for all our water activites The accomodations were perfect for 8 adults. The pull out couches were a little rough to sleep on but for the few nights that our two family members had to sleep on them they survived. It certainly was a plus to have two full baths available. The kitchen supplied everything needed but could have used a couple bowls for salads. I wasn't aware the coffee maker was a keurig so we did without coffee our first morning which made for some crabby people. The people before us put wet and dirty kitchen towels in the drawer. It was not very pleasant to find the smelly towels but luckily I brought my own kitchen towels. The umbrella on the deck was broke so we had no shade on the deck in the evening. The dining table inside was fantastic and accomodated us all to eat our meals together which rarely occurs at home. The dock in the lake was great and was able to accomodate our fishing boat and two jet skiis. We loved being able to sit out by the lake, it was very beautiful and relaxing. The fire pit was perfect for our evening fires and smores. The yard is absolutely large enough to play some yard games like bocce ball, frisbe and Jarts. Fishing was great. We caught crappie, pike, bass and even a muskie. The main problem we encountered was taking care of our trash and recyclables. Trash collection was wednesday which was no problem. The problem was they did not pick up plastic, glass or metal recyclables. We looked up the landfill to drop off recyclables but they are closed on thursdays and fridays and do not open until saturday at 11am. We looked for other options but were unsuccessful. This made things a little stressful knowing that we were suppose to take care of all garbage and recyclables. I feel this is something someone should not have to worry about when they are on vacation and only have limited options. We ended up taking some recyclables 8 hours home with us because we did not want to leave it all behind. Our family did have a wonderful time overall and each and everyone of them said that they would definitely return back to Andrew's house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Judy W., Cambridge

4 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Sunsets for the family

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the cottage. Having the bunkie was perfect for us parents to have a place to escape and enjoy quiet mornings before joining the family in the main cottage. The sunsets were spectacular. The family loved the main cottage and we enjoyed relaxed meals on the deck. It was great set up for a family and the kids hardly ever asked for the TV and never asked for the Playstation. They spent hours in the shallow water. Thanks for a great week, we all agreed that it went way too fast. PS. It took 4 Swifer pads to clean the bunkie before we unpacked and we cleaned a lot in the main cottage. As mentioned, the mosquito screens didn't fit and we used tape around them to keep out the bugs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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