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Family Cottage on Balsam Lake

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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At Family Cottage on Balsam Lake, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Active travellers can enjoy boating at this cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Family Cottage on Balsam Lake

Peaceful and relaxing waterfront cottage on Bálsam Lake, to enjoy with your family and friends; The Lake has cristal clear water, the shore line has lime stone bottom, weed free. The cottage is on a private road
with hedge trees, on the sides, for privacy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Please Close bbq valve, and put on bbq cover; Lock doors and windows, close windows’s coverings. Front door need to pull out a bit to get it locked.
Turn off both AC units, lights, fans. and all appliances; close all faucets.
Leave stove and oven off. Pedal boat, leave it close to the deck sideways. Place garbage bags inside the blue barrel Located outside by the road Place recycle on top of the blue barrel.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No smoking allowed, including electronic, weeds. Keep inside of the property limits, and away from the neighbours property. Keep Outside music low.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Kirkfield, ON

What's nearby

  • Balsam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shadow Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sturgeon Lake - 33 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Fenelon Falls - 33 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Casino Rama - 56 min drive - 68.7 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Gulls Nest Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Nail - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Coby Fish and Chips - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cottage on Balsam Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Cottage on Balsam Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Cottage on Balsam Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cottage on Balsam Lake?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family Cottage on Balsam Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Balsam Lake and Shadow Lake. Balsam Lake Provincial Park is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

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Family Cottage on Balsam Lake Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

M C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic cottage trip! Everything was new and clean. Great beach for the kids. Couldn’t ask for more. Thank you we hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was really nice. Very clean and comfortable. It was very well equiped. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time, clean and comfy beds. The lake was amazing clean and shallow, no weeds at all. The property is flat and makes it easy to play games.We had everything we needed there and more. Elias was responsive and answered all our questions. I would recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We once again had an awesome time (our second stay at this property) at this lovely cottage. As we expected, the host Elia was very accommodating and the cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. Swimming was excellent, and our kids had so much fun on the large open lawn. We will be coming back for sure! 10/10 again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie C.

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

Getaway vacation

It was a very clean and beautiful cottage , the water was clear and swimmable . Went out on the floating rafts and paddle boat that were supplied, lots of fun. The mosquitoes at night weren’t very nice , recommend putting a mosquito net over the patio table. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at this cottage. It had everything you needed and more. Having the lake right there was perfect. It was nice to eat outside every day and spend lazy days by the lake. We had a lot of fun in the pedal boat too. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEAH M.

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

Great mini-get-away

Cottage was nice and close to lake. It was convenient to only be steps away between the cottage and lake! The lake had a good bottom - not weedy or mushy. It can get a bit rough when stormy weather approaches so we tied our boat between the dock and a tree so it would not crash against dock. Fishing was OK too. We enjoyed touring the lake to see all the different cottages and architectural details. Owner was very helpful and ensured we had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Great waterfront property! Very clean when we arrived. Beds are comfortable and has everything you need for your stay. Host is very responsive to questions or concerns you may have. My only note would be to have some stay instructions (garbage day, septic, checkout ect.) in a binder at the property for reference. Although these were all given via phone call and text by the host it could save some back and forth having a physical copy available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

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

Amazing and relaxing getaway at excellent family cottage!

We had such a great time staying at this beautifully renovated cottage! As first time guests, host Elia took incredible care of us, preparing us with a phone chat prior to our stay, and being available for our every need. The cottage was better than advertised, was extremely clean upon arrival and provided everything needed for our stay. The swimming was great (bring water shoes as we were advised) and the fire pit was ready to go as well. Our children had so much fun swimming, playing in the spacious backyard space, and fishing off the dock. The privacy of the hedges in the backyard was great, and the neighbours were extremely friendly and welcoming too. The icing on the cake was the goodies Elia left for our kids upon our arrival! It was such a thoughtful gift and made the experience that much more memorable for the family. I would highly recommend this cottage for a fun family getaway and we are excited to return and stay even longer next time. Thank you Elia for everything, we can’t wait to come back!! 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024