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Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly!

Chalet in Hastings with a fitness centre

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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You can look forward to a firepit, laundry facilities and a gym at Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly!. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly!

Experience complete privacy in our fully renovated 3-level chalet-style retreat nestled in nature. Our stunningly bright home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and modern amenities. Enjoy picturesque views from the wraparound deck, entertainment on the 75” screen, and nearby activities like fishing, boating, and hiking. Book now for a memorable stay.

Nestled in the heart of nature, our property boasts a huge wraparound deck with sun-soaked views of the farm fields and rich woodlands in every direction.

The chalet retreat is located just 25 minutes east of Peterborough and 5 minutes from the town of Hastings, which has all amenities and is the gateway into the Trent River and world-famous Rice Lake. If you want to venture out for some hiking, fishing, boating, exploring, just kick back, this private spacious home is perfect.

Please note we have standard rental agreement for all our guests. It has been uploaded to our Vrbo listing.

Thx!
Neil and Janin

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Hiking nearby

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
I will gladly refund guests $25 if all trash and recycling appears to be taken:)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Harcourt, ON

What's nearby

  • Rice Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Indian River Reptile Zoo - 8 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Peterborough Lift Lock - 27 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Trent University - 27 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Peterborough Memorial Centre - 28 min drive - 34.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bridgewater Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Family Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Captains Table - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mcgillicafey's Pub & Eatery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly! located?

Situated in Hastings, this chalet is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Rice Lake and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Indian River Reptile Zoo. Westben Festival Theatre and Toonie Monument are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Reviews

Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Overall our stay was awesome no problems will probably go back
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Escape

Weekend escape with family in this secluded chalet. Plenty of room for our group which ranged from 5 to 12 people over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cozy Quiet Cottage

Enjoyed a 4 day trip with friends at this cottage. There are no neighbors, a huge outdoor deck and a massage chair. What else do you need? The host was super nice as well. Will be coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very nice

Stayed with some friends for a wedding in peterborough, a little out of the way but the place was gorgeous, spacious and everything was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Privacy no neighbors

Seclusion
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible!

This property was fantastic & everything i was looking for. Spent the weekend away with the boys & couldn’t have asked for a better place. The wrap around deck was perfect for the rainy nights. Will definitely be coming back with my family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Out in the Widerness

Although the cottage is close by to the Peterborough attractions (eg Canoe Museum, Petroglyphs, Zoo, Art Gallery, Pioneer Village, Dinosaur Park) the kids enjoyed the back woods trail the best where they built a fort.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Trip

Neil was great to deal with leading up to our stay and the place was very clean and private. Totally recommended if don't need to be on the water and are looking to avoid having neighbours on all sides.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chalet vacation we

We all loved the chalet in the country peace and quiet lots. Of room for everyone it was very kleen and comfortable. Very well stocked. Ted& Betty. + East Coast family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay for Rice Lake and surrounding area

My friends and I stayed at this location and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Everything you need was included. I found the host was easy to talk to and appreciative of the stay. I loved the fact that there were no neighbours and the property was all on its own. I'm looking forward to booking here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid S., Owen Sound, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get Away with family

Stayed here over the Christmas holidays to be nearby family. Was more than we needed really!! Great kitchen. Clean bathrooms and bedrooms. Comfy beds. Laundry on site. Private. No complaints!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cottage

We had the best time at this cottage. It was beautiful and huge. We loved the large outdoor area, the fire pit, barbecue, and the design of everything inside. The place looks newly built, so there are a few little things that could still be improved. For example, we wish that there were mosquito nets on the windows. Some drawers in the kitchen would get a little stuck, and the dishwasher had some issues. Despite it all, the host was extremely nice, responsive and helpful. I’d absolutely recommend this cottage to others and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Les M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Chalet - Peace and Quiet

Lovely rural location. Great with our dog. Natural activities. The host was great with the right amount of care and interaction. If you want a nice quiet place to unwind and relax... this works! Thanks Neil!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023