Title: Island Retreat on Lower Buckhorn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=101287145&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Island Retreat on Lower Buckhorn Cottage in Selwyn ## Photo gallery for Island Retreat on Lower Buckhorn ![Living area - Island Retreat on Lower Buckhorn (lakefield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101287200/101287145/da359626.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, bed sheets - Island Retreat on Lower Buckhorn (lakefield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101287200/101287145/8cfb87a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Island Retreat on Lower Buckhorn (lakefield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101287200/101287145/caf894e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Island Retreat on Lower Buckhorn (lakefield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101287200/101287145/e8011ace.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Island Retreat on Lower Buckhorn (lakefield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101287200/101287145/d5c1e9a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On Lower Buckhorn Lake, this spacious four-bedroom island cottage offers a serene retreat. Take in the gorgeous views of the lake and surrounding islands from sprawling wrap-around decks on both floors or enjoy outdoor activities like croquet, bocce, and canoeing. A private parking lot with two spots is available for guests. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer ## 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. ### Island Retreat on Lower Buckhorn Welcome to a spacious four bedroom island cottage located on Lower Buckhorn Lake. Situated 20 minutes away from both towns of Lakefield and Buckhorn for any shopping needs. Second floor open concept kitchen, dining and living room, plus sprawling wrap around decks on main and second floor offer gorgeous views of the lakes and surrounding islands. The large front lawn has a swing set, lakeside fire pit and is ideal for croquet, bocce, and other lawn games. Cottage offers a private parking lot with two parking spots available for guests. Private dock on main land is approximately 600m away from cottage, through mostly protected bays. Unique to this island cottage is a well beaten walking path across two dams providing a 12min walk from main land to the cottage. Upon arrival/departure owner can be available to meet guests and provide boat ride into cottage to bring across any luggage and groceries. For any additional required travel, between arrival/departure the cottage offers use of a row boat with oars and an electric trolling motor for those licenced to operate an electric motor to get from cottage to parking area. Water is approximately 4' deep off the end of the dock but can get weedy around the dock into the summer months and depending of the summer. This is not an ideal swimming location. Cottage offers a 17' floating mat that is great off the end of the dock to get into the water and cool off. There are a few shallow swimming spots around as well as an easy paddle to open water for those more comfortable swimmers. Swimming shoes are recommended for all guests. The walking path extends to Lovesick Lock 30 offering stunning Kawartha granite shores and lots of woodland and shoreline to explore on Wolf Island Provincial Park. The lake offers excellent bass, walleye and Muskie fishing along with a variety of panfish, which are very plentiful. For boat owners, boat launch is available at Reach Harbour (closer to Buckhorn) and is an easy drive through the Trent-Severn water system buoys to cottage where we have a 20' dock. Being situated on the Trent-Severn, there are 100's of KM of boating available through the lock systems. Outdoor Recreation: canoe, paddle boards, swing set, variety of life jackets adult and children but we suggest to bring your own if you have them for best fit and overall safety, boat safety kit, croquet, bocee, Kan Jam, BBQ Indoor Recreation: TV, DVD player with variety of DVD's, wide variety of puzzle and board games. Kitchen: microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots, pans, utensils, fridge, stove 20L counter water bottle dispenser. \*WATER AT COTTAGE IS NOT POTABLE. GUESTS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO BRING YOUR OWN DRINKING/COOKING WATER. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22680000/22675500/22675405/w750h1000x0y312-44159322.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Island Cottage located on Lower Buckhorn Lake Lakefield - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=22675405&PinnedHotelID=22675405&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90200000/90190100/90190005/2c6d8ded.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious lake house, sunset views and Muskoka room Lakehurst, On - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=90190005&PinnedHotelID=90190005&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92110000/92105400/92105342/4f6a67e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private getaway on Lower Buckhorn Lake Trent Lakes - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=92105342&PinnedHotelID=92105342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109370000/109363800/109363778/f62b5eb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DeerBay Sunset Waterfront Cottage, HotTub, Firepit, clear deep water swimming Lakefield - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=109363778&PinnedHotelID=109363778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89780000/89779200/89779136/66dac942.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cottage on Lower Buckhorn Lake Buckhorn - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Fireplace - Toys/games 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=89779136&PinnedHotelID=89779136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92340000/92335700/92335645/3fe93f60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Deer Bay Hideaway on Lower Buckhorn Lake. 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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 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 ## About the area Selwyn is home to this cottage. Gallery on the Lake and Whetung Ojibwa Crafts and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lakefield Marina and St. John the Baptist Anglican Church. 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