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Secluded Lakeside 3BR Cottage, Paddleboards, Canoe, FirePit

Savor a lakeside getaway with stunning sunrises and cozy evenings by the fireplace.

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded Lakeside 3BR Cottage, Paddleboards, Canoe, FirePit

Summer 2025 is open! 7-night min Friday check-in.

Escape to Lazy Bear Lakehouse on Buckhorn Lake! Our 3-bedroom cottage offers 95 feet of private shoreline, a large dock, and a shallow, kid-friendly swim area. Enjoy summer activities like canoeing and paddleboarding, or relax by the lakefront fire pit. The sunroom is perfect for unwinding with lake views, and the family-friendly space includes high chairs, kids’ cutlery, and more. Ideal for families seeking a peaceful lakeside retreat!

Lazy Bear Lakehouse is nestled on Buckhorn Lake, with 95 feet of private shoreline. Ideal for families, the cottage offers a shallow swim area, a large dock, and a variety of water activities, including a 4-person canoe and two stand-up paddleboards.

The Cottage
This updated 3-bedroom cottage sleeps up to 6. Equipped with central AC, a wood-burning fireplace, and a fully-stocked kitchen, it offers everything for a comfortable stay. Two queen beds and a double-over-double bunk bed make it ideal for families.

The Sunroom
A bright, breezy space perfect for relaxing with lake views. It’s bug-free with windows that open to allow the summer breeze but with screens for keeping the bugs out.

Family-Friendly
Designed with families in mind, we provide a highchair, kids’ cutlery, and a baby bathtub on request. Beach towels are available for summer use, and each bed has fresh linens and comforters.

Extras
• Groceries, LCBO 7-mins away
• Propane BBQ
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Washer and dryer
• Board games and smart TV

Seasonal Considerations
• Winter stays all-wheel drive and winter tires required.
• Dock comes out of the water around Thanksgiving
• Dock goes into the water around May Long Weekend
• Dock install/removal dates are estimates

Property manager

Michelle Johnson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 12917 sq ft (1200 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood

Map
Lakefield, ON

What's nearby

  • Buckhorn Lake - 1 min walk
  • McLean Berry Farm - 7 min drive
  • Sandy Lake - 15 min drive
  • Pigeon Lake - 17 min drive
  • Six Foot Bay Golf Course - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Alloro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kawartha Country Wines - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Olde Ice House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cody Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Selwyn Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Lakeside 3BR Cottage, Paddleboards, Canoe, FirePit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Secluded Lakeside 3BR Cottage, Paddleboards, Canoe, FirePit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Lakeside 3BR Cottage, Paddleboards, Canoe, FirePit?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Lakeside 3BR Cottage, Paddleboards, Canoe, FirePit located?

This family-friendly Selwyn cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Buckhorn Lake and McLean Berry Farm. Lake Chemong and Gallery on the Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Secluded Lakeside 3BR Cottage, Paddleboards, Canoe, FirePit Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and renovated
It was great. Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family getaway at Lazy Bear Lakehouse.
We were extremely impressed with the cleanliness of the property inside and out. The thoughtfulness of having everything we needed to make our stay the most comfortable. The beds and linens were fresh, extremely comfortable and pristine. They truly thought of everything to ensure our stay was memorable and enjoyable and they were easy to communicate with. Great fishing from the dock was also a huge plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise P., Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness
Our new favorite place!
The Lazy Bear Lakehouse is such a beautiful and cozy place; the owners Michelle and Ryan have thought of everything! Such excellent hosts! The location really made for a relaxing and memorable stay with family. An ideal and pleasant getaway from the city. A beautiful place to get away, unplug and enjoy nature; cozying up around a nice fire outdoors was a highlight! We our planning another visit (longer next time), and we will be recommending your lovely place to everyone!! Thank you so much for everything and looking forward to another visit. All the best et à bientôt!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage retreat
This cottage was an absolutely perfect getaway for me and my family. We spent a relaxing week, jumping in the lake, enjoying the views and soaking up the sun & fresh air. Michelle's place is even nicer and more well equiped than in the photos. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

Liked: Cleanliness
review
We like the cottage a lot and are considering to rent it again in the future. Three recommendations: Put mosquito repellants on deck and fire pit, fix door to deck, and include a couple of kayak.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
We enjoyed our time at the Lazy Bear Lakehouse on Buckhorn Lake very much with our adult children and grand dogs. The cottage is lovely, the setting quiet and serene, although we were there during the week only and in June and suspect it might get busier on weekends and during full summer. We enjoyed the paddle boards provided and brought kayaks as well. We weren't able to enjoy a campfire as there was/is a fire ban, for good reason. I was unable to reply to the host on the thread upon arrival as google stated I'd been redirected too many times - weird - but I was able to email separately and communicate by text, hence the 4 stars for communication and check in but that was not a fault of the hosts. Also google maps directed two of our group down the wrong lane so we drove past the neighbour's cottage before we realized it was down the next lane. The geese had taken up residence on the deck and lawn before we arrived and the host offered to get the maintenance crew back to clean it up but we looked after it. It's nature - sh** happens! Our weather was beautiful and we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Roy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodation
Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at Lazy Bear
From the moment we arrived we had an excellent time. Because my wife needs a wheelchair and walker, the lakehouse was easy for her to get around. I found the renovations were really thought through, from the sunroom addition to the light switches everything was excellently done. Totally impressed with the appliances, it was just like being at home, everything you need. With everything being supplied, it just added to the comfort level at Lazy Bear. They also have a great cleaning crew. Lazy Bear was exceptionally clean. Michelle and Ryan were readily available for a couple of questions that we had. Great Hosts. The only problem we had was with there renovations they forgot to put in a heated toilet seat LOL Thanks again Highly recommend for a great holiday Dave & Betty
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace Personified
4 out of 7 rooms have huge windows facing the lake. I literally did not watch the TV more than once because I was mesmerized by the sights and sounds of this gorgeous property. The incredible night sky kept me out way past my bedtime I could actually see constellationss! All day there was so much birdsong... Ducks, Geese, Loons, Robins, Cardinals, Doves, blackbirds finches and so many more. I've only been back home for 1 day and I already want to book my next stay! Don't even get me started on the perfect screened in sunroom. If you've ever wanted to lounge around comfortably all day and then unwind a bit more - just watch the colours of the lake and sky as the light slowly fades each evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Snjezana N.

Liked: Cleanliness
It is a gem of a place, nicely decorated, and nicely updated. The sunroom adds to the ambiance.
Fully enjoyable! Would love to go back and enjoy the place during all 4 seasons. Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orquidea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Escape
It felt like being nestled up in our own little cozy woodland. It was better then in the pictures and some of our top favorites are the heating lamp, the shower, the fire pit and how well supplied the kitchen is overall perfect place to unwind .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and cozy
Excellent communication and information made our stay at this beautiful and cozy location. Look forward to returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dajana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
5-star lakehouse 🐻🌟
I stayed at the Lazybear Lakehouse with my family for 3 nights and it was one of the best cottage/lakehouse that I ever visited. From the moment we walked in we kept saying how nice it is, from the location, to the interior, and to the view. The LBL is different from other rentals since it feels so homey and comfortable, you have everything you could need and more. The entire house is amazing but my favourite rooms were the kitchen (more than fully-equipped) and the sunroom (great for morning coffees). Michelle was available to answer any questions and her online guide was super helpful! I would definitely book again and keep recommending it to all my friends :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lazy Bear is a lovely escape
The Lazy Bear Lakehouse is a luxurious, lovely plan to relax and unwind. It’s beautifully decorated and so clean! The bed linens were immaculate. The fireplace and TV room was a perfect place to lounge. We loved the view, especially because it was fall. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022