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Nature's Embrace: Your Private Retreat

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Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Nature's Embrace: Your Private Retreat

Nature's Embrace: Your Private Retreat

* Very Private!
* 1800 feet of Shoreline & 2 Acre lot
* Entire point of land to yourself!
* Crown Land on other side for more privacy!
* Screened Porch & Covered Deck
* Nature lovers' paradise!
* Automatic backup generator

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1800 feet of shoreline and the entire 2-acre point of land all to yourself! Privacy like this is a very rare find!

This is an off-grid solar-powered cottage with an automatic backup generator providing more power than you will need. The kitchen stove and fridge run on propane. The interior features an open kitchen, living and eating area with a cathedral ceiling, and two lofts looking down to the living area.

A covered deck looks out to the lake and beautiful Canadian Shield landscape as well as the dock and swimming area. There is approx. 1800 feet of shoreline on this 2-acre lot and the lot is mainly natural vegetation with granite outcrops.

This a lovely place to go for a canoe ride or enjoy the beauty of nature in this classic cottage landscape.

Note from Cottage Owner/Architect:
Drive off the main road, surrounded by Crown land, and deeper into the forest you enter a granite peninsula containing 2 acres of forest and surrounded on all sides by water; effectively dividing the lake into a smaller deep lake and a larger shallow lake. The built solution called for a cottage that enjoys water, rock, forest, sky, sun, and rain. Nestled in the forest and perched overlooking the granite slope into the lake; this cottage provides a different view and experience to be enjoyed from all sides with a cozy centralized space that provides visual enjoyment of the secluded surroundings. The cottage is built on a heated slab on grade providing all the comforts of home with 2 bedrooms on the main floor at one end and the open kitchen on the other end. Additionally, 2 loft spaces look down from the high ceiling above for additional space and a sense of grandeur and airiness. The plan is centralized around family activity in the main space and open to the kitchen. The property is completely off-grid making use of solar panels for electricity and propane for heat. The spine of the building lines up with the length of the peninsula and large dormers are placed on the roof oriented to the solar south to maximize solar gain. Additionally, these dormers allow natural light into the lofted spaces and create an eccentric volume in the roof which translates into some interesting visual effects of space and light.

Conditions:
Rental Contract Required
Sleeps: 10
Max. occupancy: 11, including infants. (No more than 7 adults)
Pets Allowed: Yes, max. 1 dog only
No smoking
No Parties or Events.
No Groups of individuals
Primary renter must be 35 of age
*Although there is a cleaning service, renters are still required to leave the cottage in a neat, clean, and tidy state. Please remember this is a privately owned home, not a housekeeping cottage or hotel. Extra cleaning charges will be billed if necessary
* Guests provide their own linens and towels

General
Bdrms: 2 plus 2 lofts
(King, Queen with bunk over it, loft overlooking living room has a queen bed and other loft overlooking living room has 2 double pullouts)
Bath: 4pc as well as another shower outside
The cottage is newly built, 1000 ft² ground floor with 2 bedrooms and
great room. All open concept. 2 upper lofts of about 200 ft² each.

Features:
Washer/Dryer
Wi-Fi *(Please keep streaming to a minimum because our wi-fi plan comes off of cellular data. The wifi is available for checking things and emails but not for streaming movies)*
Propane BBQ
Patio Furniture
Campfire pit -bring own wood
Covered deck
Screened in Porch 15x8
Large floating dock (The depth is 9′ at the outer edge and 7′ at the inner edge of the floating dock.)
In-floor heating
Automatic Back-Up Generator
(Inflatable island in picture is not available)
2 kayaks
2 aluminum boats
1 canoe
1 water bike

Area:
10 Min. south of Gooderham,
25 min. north of Buckhorn for all your needs
Private Point lot!
Crown Land on the other side for even more privacy and places to explore!
Only 15 cottages on the lake
East side porch views over granite into the lake, West Side views towards the lake through forest, East side water depth drops to 10 – 15’, West side water is shallow and you can wade into the water

Treed lot with natural vegetation
No boat launch on lake
Canadian Shield landscape- granite outcrops
Good bass and muskie fishing!

Other Things to Note:

We hope you enjoy your stay at our cottage and create wonderful memories. We kindly request your cooperation in maintaining a neat, clean, and tidy environment during your visit.

While we do provide a cleaning service, it is essential for all guests to leave the premises in a neat & orderly condition upon departure.

We would like to emphasize that our cottage is a privately owned home, not a housekeeping cottage or hotel. As such, we appreciate your understanding and participation in keeping the space well-maintained.

In the event that additional cleaning is required, extra charges will be charged accordingly.

We genuinely appreciate your respect for our home. Thank you for your cooperation, and we hope you have a wonderful stay at our cottage!

Your dog would be fine so long he/she is picked up after, not left alone in the cottage or up on the furniture, and not allowed to bother the neighbours. He/she must also have a flea and tick collar or treatment.

We're delighted to welcome children and infants to this cottage, and many happy families have visited! However, we want to stress the vital importance of providing close supervision at all times. It's important to note that while the cottage is child-welcoming, it may not be specifically designed or equipped for your child's individual needs. Therefore, we cannot guarantee or imply suitability tailored to your child(ren). To ensure their safety and well-being, we strongly recommend that children are closely supervised at all times throughout their stay. Our utmost priority is for everyone to have a fantastic and enjoyable time at our cottage!

Make unforgettable memories with your loved ones and treat yourself to a wonderful stay in our cottage. We hope you enjoy your stay!
Rental Contract required
No Parties or Events
Max. 10 occupants, including infants. (No more than 7 adults)
Primary Renter must be 35 years +, and residing at the cottage for the rental period.
*Although there is a cleaning service, renters are still required to leave the cottage in a neat, clean, and tidy state. Please remember this is a privately owned home, not a housekeeping cottage or hotel. Extra cleaning charges will be billed if necessary
* Guests provide their own linens and towels
Photo identification may be required at booking just like hotels & car rentals
No Groups of Individuals.
No Smoking.
Security cameras may confirm occupancy in driveway and parking areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1496.2 sq ft (139 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 35

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

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 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

Property is also known as

261236

About the neighborhood

Map
Gooderham, ON

What's nearby

  • Kawartha Country Wines - 26 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Pigeon Lake - 30 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Buckhorn Lake - 30 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Sandy Lake - 40 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Pinestone Golf Course - 45 min drive - 44.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackie's Family Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature's Embrace: Your Private Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nature's Embrace: Your Private Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature's Embrace: Your Private Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature's Embrace: Your Private Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gold lake and Cavendish Lake. Contau Lake is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.

Nature's Embrace: Your Private Retreat Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs Driscoll
It was to bad the washer wasn’t working properly and I would have liked a microwave
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024