Title: The Shearer - 3-Bedroom Waterfront Cottage 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 Shearer - 3-Bedroom Waterfront Cottage ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89970000/89964200/89964174/901d3c9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Sports court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89970000/89964200/89964174/ed0ed925.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89970000/89964200/89964174/a52c16ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89970000/89964200/89964174/7f7d36c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89970000/89964200/89964174/51bafc2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On a tranquil lakefront corner lot, The Shearer offers a serene retreat with excellent fishing right at your doorstep. Unwind on the screened-in porch or explore the surrounding waters via kayaks, paddleboats, or paddleboards. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Lake view ## 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 Shearer - 3-Bedroom Waterfront Cottage Welcome to the Shearer! \*\*Newly renovated for 2023\*\* Situated on a corner lot, surrounded on both sides by the lake. It is a spacious, well-maintained 3-bedroom cottage with a screened-in porch where you can enjoy the tranquil waters of the lakefront right outside your door! It has excellent fishing right on your doorstep. \- Beach on Resort \- Kayaks, paddleboats, paddle board \- Smart TV/Netflix and BBQ \- Docks for your boat, boat ramp, boat rentals available onsite \- Lazy river Welcome to the Shearer. Enjoy this rustic waterfront cottage. 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 rent the cottage for full weeks only in July and August starting Saturdays. 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. The depth is still only 4-5 feet at the end of the docks. 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 have numerous cottages on the resort. Reach out to us and we can book your group together. 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 Device - life jacket \- 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 - 2 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### 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 - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 493037 ## About the area Located in Selwyn, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Gallery on the Lake and Whetung Ojibwa Crafts and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lakefield Lock and St. John the Baptist Anglican Church. [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 - ‪Pizza Alloro - ‬18 min walk - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive - ‪Mainstreet Landing - ‬16 min walk - ‪Country Bob's Chip Truck - ‬2 min drive - ‪Cody Inn - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Shearer - 3-Bedroom Waterfront Cottage 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 Shearer - 3-Bedroom Waterfront Cottage? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Shearer - 3-Bedroom Waterfront Cottage? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Shearer - 3-Bedroom Waterfront Cottage 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 Shearer - 3-Bedroom Waterfront Cottage Reviews 9.4 ### 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### chris p. 19 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shearer Stay Excellent spot! Cottage on a point with water view on three sides of cottage. Super friendly hosts who introduce themselves then leave you alone to enjoy yourselves. Thnx to Mo and Andy. Would definitely stay again ##### chris p. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tim H. 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice location The location of the cottage is well positioned right by the water. could have a fire while being feet from the waters edge. The pontoon boat was nice once we ran it around for a while to get it warm. Didn't catch a lot of fish but we need to ask around to find out where they are. We were there in later May and it was Cold and wet but it looks like it might be a nice place to go when the water is warm. ##### Tim H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guo Qing 10 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great location, Shopping and dining all are in walking distance. Lots of activities for free, like canoe, kayak, paddle boat. And motor boats for rent as well . The water shoreline is so beautiful. The only downside is internet speed is kind of slow. ##### Guo Qing Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ivana M. 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing!! I’m not a person that leaves reviews, actually this is my first one but I couldn’t not say anything. Every single thing was more than great! Staff is more than nice and welcoming. Place is just like on the pictures. We were there on weekdays and it was so quiet and peaceful. Perfect time to escape from the city and enjoy the nature. All staff members are great human beings . It was a pleasure meeting them. We will be back for sure and we would recommend this place for everyone who wants to book it!! All the best for you guys and see you soon ##### Ivana M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### William C. 29 Sept 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great end of season get away Has a great cottage feel but is still close to amenities. The Shearer has a panoramic view of the lake from the screened in porch. It is very convenient to have 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms. Everything worked properly. There are lots of activities available ie: Kayaks, play ground, volleyball etc In an effort to make you guests stay even more pleasurable more detailed cleaning would be recommended. Suggestions to provide the following could be helpful to your guests. A vaccum of floor mop, clock. Cutlery, mugs and wine glasses to meet the capacity of the cottages adult guests. ##### William C. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024