Cottage rental Cedarwood Cottage | Canoe | Kayak | Fishing

About the Cedarwood Cottage | Canoe | Kayak | Fishing

Welcome to Cedarwood Cottage!
BUY 2 NIGHTS GET ONE FREE UNTIL APRIL 12! (No holidays)

– 4 Bedrooms, 1 full bathrooms, 2 half baths – sleeps up to 8 guests
– Pet Friendly – ​​Bring your furry friends
– Large deck with BBQ and outdoor eating space
– Riverfront property with large bonfire pit, dock & water toys
– Wood fireplace, and perfect for your holiday’s getaway
– Full-size pool table & tons of board games
– Just 2 Hours from Toronto

Our space is located in the woods and we do treat the exterior to keep out pests including insects and mice, this is a reality of being surrounded by beautiful mother nature. Should this be of concern to you our space may not be the best fit.

Animals you may see during your stay include deer, black bears, groundhogs, mice, and insects.

Cedarwood Cottage is a cherished older family home. While many updates have been made, some elements reflect its age. We kindly ask that you treat the cottage with care and respect so it can continue to be enjoyed for years to come.

The cottage does not have a generator. In the rare event of a power outage, please come prepared and have fun and enjoy the outdoors. Most outages in the area are resolved quickly, and during the winter months, you can use the wood fireplace to keep the home warm until power is restored.

We also provide shovels and salt for winter use, and a snow removal service maintains the driveway. However, conditions can vary, even though we’re close to Norland. Entry to the home is fairly flat, but we strongly recommend winter tires and, ideally, a 4×4 vehicle for safe travel. Please note that we are unable to offer refunds due to weather, power outages or vehicle preparedness.

Please list all guests when booking, including adults & children. We will cancel your booking should you be over occupancy. We do not allow day visitors. We have a license and we have to be fair to us and our neighbors.

Pets are allowed for an extra $75. All pets need to be potty trained. No puppies. Please wipe your pets paws and keep off furniture . Even though it’s in the woods please clean up after your pet.

When you head out to canoe or kayak, paddle to the right and it will take you on a scenic journey to Elliot falls …15 mins in the canoe one way. Please put the water toys and anything else you used where you found it. Canoe and kayaks to be placed face down in case it rains! It will damage the water toys if not properly put away. Our cleaner cannot put water toys away properly on her own, so please put away before checking out.

We include:

Kitchen: Coffee (Keurig Pods), Tea, Sugar, Oil, Salt & Pepper, Lighters, Fire Starters, 1 paper towel roll, dish cloths, all purpose cleaner, sponge, dish soap. We have a Keurig & a drip coffee maker.
Bathroom: Toilet Paper (4 rolls per bathroom), 1 Towel per person, 1 beach Towel per person (summer months), Hand Towels & Makeup Cloths, 1 Bath Mat
Bedrooms: Pillows, Sheets & Duvet. Additional blankets if you get cold are recommended.
Outdoor Amenities: 1 Canoe, 2 Kayak, Some Life Jackets, bring extras. We have floaties that we include but they vary per season.
Other: Laundry soap

We allows 1 bag of garbage and 1 of recycling left at the property, any extras are $25/bag and need to be sorted.

Nearby attractions:

– Altberg Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Reserve (9 minutes): Great for hiking and bird watching
– Moncks Landing Golf Course (7 minutes)
– Norland Beach (5 minutes): sandy beach with parking and a playground – good for picnics and canoe/kayak launch. No boats allowed.
– Indian Point Provincial Park (10 minutes): situated on Balsam lake – great for fishing, snowshoeing, hiking, canoe/kayak
– Maryboro Lodge Museum (26 minutes): historic museum, perfect for families, they also have seasonal events
– Kinmount Model Railway and Kinmount Heritage Museum (16 minutes): waterfront view , trestle bridge, gazebo and chairs
– Halliburton (43 minutes)
– Kawartha Dairy Minden (24 minutes)
– Coboconk Go-Karts & Mini Putt (7 minutes): Also has ice cream and other treats
– Portage House Restaurant (17 minutes): Family restaurant with wide selection

You’ll have full access to the house, yard, and all outdoor amenities. No access to any of the locked areas. You will have access to the laundry room, please do not use anything on there except the laundry.

Fires are permitted in the fire pit on site. Firewood must be purchased from a corner/ grocery store. Fires must be kept under two feet and no wider than two feet. Fishing and be used in accordance with provincial and federal fishing laws. Bring your own fishing rod and fish from the dock!

Canoe, kayaks, & floaties are available to use at your own risk.

X-Country skis, snow shoes avail if you are a women’s size 7 and 8.5- enjoy!

There is no public transit in the area, please bring your own vehicle.

*Guest Information & Checkout Guidelines

A detailed guest book is available at the cottage for additional information and local recommendations.

Housekeeping Requests
To help our cleaning team prepare for the next guests, please follow these simple guidelines before departure:

1.) Garbage & Recycling
-Please gather garbage in the kitchen bin and leave it inside the house for the cleaner.
-Place recycling in the bins located on the screened porch (no food remnants).
-There are two bins on the porch: one for recycling and one for garbage.
-You may leave up to two bags total of garbage/recycling.
-Any additional bags must be taken with you.
-A fee of $25 per extra bag will be charged, as this requires a dump trip.

2.) Linens
-Remove sheets and pillowcases from any beds used.
-Please leave duvet covers on.
-Place all used linens in the laundry room.
-Dishes
-Load dirty dishes into the dishwasher.
-Insert a pod and run the dishwasher before leaving.

3.) Thermostat
-Winter: Reduce heat to 10°C.
-Summer: Turn off the thermostat.
-Return the key to the lockbox.

4.) Late Checkout / Early Check-In Options
-Late Checkout (4 PM): $120
-Early Check-In: $100

These options are subject to availability and can only be offered if there are no guests arriving before or after your stay.

Thank you for respecting these house guidelines. Please reach out if you have any questions.