Title: The Fisherman - 3-bedroom River-front Retreat 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 # The Fisherman - 3-bedroom River-front Retreat Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89970000/89964200/89964165/fb5549ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89970000/89964200/89964165/26e0fa0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89970000/89964200/89964165/6d1c41c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sports court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89970000/89964200/89964165/8d71e6cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89970000/89964200/89964165/w538h375x0y0-2e6e8273.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Buckhorn, Shady Point Resort offers a tranquil retreat with its rustic waterfront cottage. Relax on the screened-in porch overlooking the serene stream or dip into the lazy river and enjoy fishing right at your doorstep for Sunfish, Carp, Bass, Pickeral and Muskie. With access to private waterfront and shared services like kayaks, paddleboats and paddle board rentals onsite. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Fisherman - 3-bedroom River-front Retreat This rustic, well-maintained 3-bedroom cottage has a screened-in porch where you can enjoy the tranquil stream right outside your door! This cottage is situated on the beautiful stream between Upper and Lower Buckhorn Lake. It has excellent fishing right on your doorstep for Sunfish, Carp, Bass, Pickeral and Muskie. \- Fully equipped kitchen \- Beach on Resort \- Kayaks, paddleboats, paddle board \- Satellite TV and BBQ \- Docks for your boat, boat ramp, boat rentals available onsite \- Lazy river Welcome to the Fisherman! Enjoy this rustic waterfront cottage. The lake has a nice, sandy/rock bottom with shallow entry and a gentle stream great for kids and adults looking to explore and unwind - 1-2ft entry into the water with sand and rock bottom. The depth is still only 4-5 feet at the end of the docks. You and the kids will love the lazy river and fishing right at your doorstep Minimal weeds in the water. Our resort: We have been family owned and operated for over 30 years. Making great memories for our guests. We understand pets are a part of the family, however for the comfort of our guests we only allow small dogs (Maximum 25lbs) with a maximum of 1 pet per cottage. Thank you for understanding. Please refer to house rules for more information. We rent the cottage for full weeks only in July and August starting Saturdays. Will have access to your own private waterfront as well as shared services: \- Private Beach - 70ft waterfront with a swim out Jump pad (30ft specific to the Canadiana cottage) \- shared 100ft Dock with electricity, 25ft dock to park your boat \- Park for children \- Badminton court \- 3 Kayaks and 2 paddle boats, a paddle board \- Basketball nets \- Lazy river I am friendly and helpful and available on site for any questions you may have. \*Attractions Around Buckhorn\* Shady Point Resort is located right in the town of Buckhorn where you will find all the conveniences including a full service Foodland grocery store, an LCBO, a pharmacy, restaurants, antique shops, art galleries, bait and tackle shops, variety stores, hairdressing salon and the scenic locks separating the Buckhorn lakes. The city of Peterborough is located only 20 minutes away and offers shopping, modern theatres, concerts, farmers market, festival of lights, art gallery, nightly entertainment, Riverview Zoo, Kawartha Racetrack slots and the Peterborough Lift Locks. The Whetung Art Gallery showcases Canadian Indian crafts from across Canada while Six Foot Bay Golf Course and Katchiwano Golf & Country Club are within easy driving distance (15 minutes). The Kawarthas offers an extensive variety of eco-recreational interests such as walking, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, boating and water sports, and nature trails. The Warsaw Caves, Petroglyphs Park and Buckhorn Observatory should not be missed! Within a half hour drive the following attractions await your visit: \- Museums \- Churches \- Petroglyphs Park – Native Stone Drawings \- Lang Pioneer Village \- Peterborough Liftlock & River Boat Cruises \- Warsaw Caves \- Gallery on the Lake \- Peterborough Zoo \- Nature Walks and Bird Watching \- The Whetung Art and Craft Gallery \- Canadian Canoe Museum \- Kawartha Country Wines (Sampling Bar) \- Arts and Craft Shows \- Fine and Casual Dining \- Kawartha Downs Race Track & Slots \- Fishing for Bass, Muskie, Pickerel, Panfish, Perch and Carp \- Golfing (Six Foot Bay and Katchiwano) \- Watersports \- Biking and Hiking Trails \- Movie Theatres \- Shopping Mall in Peterborough \- Fishing Buckhorn in Ontario Canada Bass Fishing is a great sport around Shady Point Resort. Whether you are an experienced angler or new to the sport, you are sure to have fun. We also have a Pontoon Boat for rent as well as canoe, kayak and paddle boats. Cell phone Service: Cell phone service is available in the area. Reception in and around the resort is generally reported as average to good. Medical Emergencies: Hospital facilities are located in Peterborough (20 minute drive) from Shady Point Resort. The Jane Furber Clinic is in Lakefield (10 mins. away) & Information is provided in each cottage. \*Muskie & Pickeral Fishing at Shady Point on Upper Buckhorn Lake.\* The following has been printed from The Niagara Musky Association Inc. catch and release Newsletter. “ Tom Page, Jeff Rudnick, Joe Zolnowski and Tomy Scime spent October 5th to l0th chasing muskies at Buckhorn Lake. Fishing season opening and closing dates vary depending on the species and the area. It is illegal to attempt to catch fish for which the season is closed, even if you are going to release them. Fish accidentally caught during the closed season must be immediately released back into the water. Closed seasons protect fish at vulnerable times of the year, especially when they are spawning or protecting their young. We stayed at Shady Point Resort. Tom and Jeff won a week’s free lodging thanks to Shady Point’s donation to our banquet raffle. We had a great time. It was fun to catch fish every day. The fist fought very hard and was very acrobatic. A lot of fun to catch. There are some big ones there, along with a lot of smaller fish that make for some great action. Hope to return. I would recommend it to anyone. Total muskie hooked – 41 Total muskie boated – 29 Tony – ll (largest 42) Jeff – 8 (largest 45) Joe – 6 largest (43.5) Tom – 4 (largest 39.5) Please refer to the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary to determine the open season dates for waterbodies in the zone in which you will be fishing. Unless stated otherwise, species that are not listed (such as sucker and rock bass) have a year-round open season. The chain of lakes on which Shady Point Resort is located comprises Upper Buckhorn Lake, Upper Chemong Lake, Pigeon Lake, Big & Little Bald Lakes. We have over 1700 feet of shoreline at Shady Point Resort. Buckhorn Lake is well known for its excellent fishing whether it is crappie, carp, perch. blue gill, large and smallmouth bass, walleye or the king of them all the fighting muskie you will find them here. And for our European friends we have some very large and abundant Common Carp which average 25lbs with some weighing in at around 40lbs. Over the last many years the fishing on Buckhorn Lake and the Tri-Lakes has been getting better and better. 2014 was no exception and was the best year for us with Bass , Walleye and Muskie. In 2014 we had many successes in our fishing tournaments with 3 first place finishes, 1 second place and 2 thirds, with our best winning the Bridgenorth Bassmasters Classic with a weight of 20.54/lbs (5 bass). The walleye seen many fish in the 3-6/lbs class throughout the year; it is evidence that the slot limit on walleye is certainly doing its job and increasing the walleye population in the lake. As for the muskie, we seen many catches between 36” – 48” with two 48 inch fish finishing out the year in early November caught while fishing for smallmouth bass on 8/lbs test drop shotting, both fish were between 18-20/lbs. Our largest fish in 2014 seen a smallmouth bass hitting the scales at 6.03/lbs, largemouth bass at 5.46/lbs, walleye at 6.10/lbs and 2 muskie that hit 18-20/lbs. What to bring: \- Towels and Toiletries \- Bedding and linens \- Water shoes \- personal floatation devices - life jackets \- Our water is filtered and tested from the lake however to ensure a comfortable stay we recommend you bring your own drinking Water ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a zoo - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Paddleboard - Canoeing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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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 This property accepts cash Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 45 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 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. ### Property is also known as 493035 ## About the area Located in Selwyn, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Kawartha Country Wines and McLean Berry Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park and Selwyn Conservation Area. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing. [Visit our Selwyn travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Selwyn.dx553248635740514797) [View more Holiday homes in Selwyn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Selwyn-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248635740514797-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C44.55386%2C-78.34309&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VbjPtD0ydEISvVg3wDmzI9edDtk=) Selwyn, ON ### What's nearby - Buckhorn Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Gallery on the Lake - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles - Kawartha Country Wines - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles - Sandy Lake - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles - Six Foot Bay Golf Course - 16 min drive - 7.0 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive - ‪Pizza Alloro - ‬18 min walk - ‪Mainstreet Landing - ‬16 min walk - ‪Country Bob's Chip Truck - ‬2 min drive - ‪Mariloo's Ice Cream & Confections - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Fisherman - 3-bedroom River-front Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Fisherman - 3-bedroom River-front Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Fisherman - 3-bedroom River-front Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Fisherman - 3-bedroom River-front Retreat located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Buckhorn Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Gallery on the Lake and Kawartha Country Wines. McLean Berry Farm and Lake Chemong are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Fisherman - 3-bedroom River-front Retreat Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cody H. 21 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Stay We had a great relaxing weekend here. Property manager Andy was very friendly and easy going. He set us up with firewood and got us set up with the pontoon boat we rented to use for the weekend. Our cottage was right on the lazy river so we made sure to float down it in the provided tubes. Overall great low key weekend on beautiful Buckhorn Lake. ##### Cody H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andre Luiz d. 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to relax We had a blast staying at the cottage. The place is peaceful, a perfect spot to relax and connect with nature. Definitely will come back. The shower head is the only negative point there because the nozzles are blocked, causing water to spray in a different direction it should. ##### Andre Luiz d. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine Y. 10 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very relaxing They have a private dock if you want to launch your boat. The manager Andy is very nice and helpful. The highlight for us was Andy’s pets roaming around. ##### Katherine Y. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### André Luiz S. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful, Relaxing Stay by the Lake! My family and I had the pleasure of staying at The Fisherman - 3-bedroom River-front Retreat for two days, and it was a fantastic experience. The location is absolutely beautiful, with serene stream views that instantly put us in a vacation mood. The house is spacious, comfortable for our family, including our little ones. The staff were friendly and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. One small suggestion for improvement would be upgrading the shower head for a better water flow, but it didn’t take away from our overall experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful, relaxing getaway. We’ll definitely be back! ##### André Luiz S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024