Escape to the serene 50-acre property, situated on Lake Dalrymple's edge. With its own private beach and dock, this family-friendly retreat offers a tranquil atmosphere perfect for relaxation and connection with nature. Savor stunning sunsets from the upstairs social room or unwind by the lakefront lawn. Enjoy amenities like high-speed internet, air conditioning, wine fridge, washer/dryer and gas fireplace (coming). Outdoor activities include kayaking or paddle-boating across two beaches.
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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14
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About this property
Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination
**Small party specials available upon request.
Are you looking for the ultimate cottage experience or private retreat? Family friendly or Group Welcoming. This is it! Family owned since 1975, our 50 acre property is located on the edge of Lake Dalrymple. It has 500ft of private beach, private dock, private boat launch, private boat rental and even a private pond for swimming and fishing!
This location has hosted many guests and we’ve made so many amazing family memories over the years. Now, we want to be able to share it with others to enjoy similar experiences that this spacious and private retreat has offered to us! Many of our past guests have said "the pictures just do not do this property justice! It’s amazing!!
**Pets - Please submit request through inquiry prior to booking. Hypoallergenic pets preferred.
Newly renovated - From the upstairs social room you will experience 180 degrees of sunset facing lakefront view, that also overlooks the sprawling lakefront lawn, beach and private dock. The room is open concept with beautiful post and beams and runs into the dining area and kitchen. The space is incredible, comfortable and a dynamic place to cook in and entertain!
In the kitchen you will find all the necessary appliances -fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave. Additional extras include a wine fridge and smaller beverage fridge's throughout the house, along with a large freezer and washer and dryer located downstairs in laundry room. Additionally, the house is equipped with air conditioning and highspeed internet for your comfort and convenience!
Upstairs Rooms Include: 1) Master Bedroom with Lake View, King size bed, TV, walk in closet and on-suite two-piece bathroom. 2) Bedroom #2: Queen size bed, baby crib + closet. 3) Bedroom #3: Queen Bed + closet. 4) Bathroom: Freestanding Tub, separate new shower, double vanity sink and toilet.
Downstairs: 5) Entertainment Room: Large social room with lakefront sliding doors opening up to a patio, 70" Smart TV, gas fireplace (coming), sectional couch, and lake view. 6) Laundry room including washer, dryer, sink, and stand up freezer. 7) Bathroom: Stand up shower, sink and toilet. 8) Bedroom #4: Two Double Beds 9) Bedroom #5: Queen Bed, Lakeview
Outdoor Amenities:
Boat Rentals: Boat rentals are available through local companies Lake Dalrymple Resort (Fishing Boats) and Lake Country Adventures (Pontoon Boats, PWC/Jet Skiis), offering delivery and pick up for your convenience! Guests will also have exclusive access to your own private dock and boat launch!
Beaches: This property is equipped with two beaches! Yes, two, and all to yourself! The Lakeside beach spans 500ft in length, and is great for beach activities such as horseshoes or washer toss which are provided complementary. The pond-side beach is fantastic for swimming and wading into the water, building sand castles and complemented with a swimming raft and a 20ft pondside deck for socializing or sun-tanning!
The Lakeside beach is also complemented by a 100ft dock, with a large social platform that is great for fishing, sun-tanning, socializing and soaking up the lake breeze! The dock can park up to four boats, so if any guests own their own watercraft, they should feel free to bring it along and utilize the dock and private boat launch! Complimentary for our guests, we also have kayaks, canoe, stand up paddle board and paddle boat!
For more information and details, please visit link below for our Cottage Manual / Guide… this provides a wealth of information and should also answer many of the commonly asked questions!
**Please Note** - This is not a hotel or a resort. We do our very best to meet our guests special requirements or requests. Although, certain situations may arise when we are unable to do so. We apologize in advance if this is the case.
- This is a family friendly and group welcoming destination. We want you to enjoy your vacation and have fun, but please note that it is not a place for parties.
- Pets : Please ask us about our pet policy.
- Dock / Boat Launch - From time to time property owners may require to utilize the boat launch but will arrange with rental guests to ensure your privacy is not impacted.
We live close by, so if you need to get in touch with us for any reason, it's extremely easy! But, don't worry...we won't invade your privacy!!
Should you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us directly!
Your hosts,
Mary Lou & Bruce.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Snow sports gear
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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)
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
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: **Pets - Small non-shedding dogs only.
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
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
About the area
Located in Kawartha Lakes, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carden Alvar Provincial Park and McRae Point Provincial Park, while Sunshine and Company and The OPP Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging. Visit our Carden travel guide
Is Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination located?
This family-friendly Kawartha Lakes cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Dalrymple Lake and Carden Alvar Provincial Park. Canal Lake and Lake Simcoe are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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An amazing property with lots of room both inside and outside to enjoy a family holiday. Very clean, everything you needed was available at the cottage. Host is very responsive. Overall, an excellent place to stay!
We all, 3 generations, were very impressed with spaciousness, location and layout of the property. Very comfortable, clean, accommodating, cozy and decorations in tune with the location.
Bedrooms and beds very comfortable.
Great property and……thanks again MaryLou !
This property was fantastic for our family's summer cottage getaway - lots of space and great layout inside and out. Lake was a bit too weedy for swimming off the dock but the pond was a great alternate option. Hosts were responsive and helpful - we had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves and make some wonderful family memories. Thank you Mary Lou!
Gorgeous place to spend time with friends and family
I cannot put into words of how gorgeous this place is. Everything was clean when we arrived, and the host contacted me to ensure that the check in was smooth. They have everything you need and plus some. I will recommend my friends to visit this place. Easy to find, quiet, and just a beautiful place to have fun.
Great week close to home so travel was easy. Great host's
and Buddy and his family kept us entertained. Host's where very close by so were easy to get hold of but we had no issues everything was as advertised thanks again for helping our family have a wonderful holiday
We had a wonderful family vacation. Property was private. Lots of room for indoor and outdoor activities. The lake has lots of moss so we swam in the pond. This huge lake is perfect for fishing. The owner of the cottage was very friendly and easy to reach out to. Answered our questions quickly. Overall a fun week even when we had a full day of rain!
The property and accommodations were great. We enjoyed our family get away and ate all our meals out on the deck with a view of the lake! The house is well equipped and the beds are very comfy. The only unfortunate downside was that the pond is not swimmable this year and we had really looked forward to that! The kids enjoyed the Sandy beach and exploring for frogs- just were not able to fully enjoy the water.
The property and house are beautiful and spacious. It was more than big enough for the 8 of us. Everything we needed was available and well organized. Having access to the canoe/kayaks/etc. was very nice, and I really like the fire pit and location for a campfire.
My only complaint is that the listing says there's a hot tub, but there is not. We were specifically looking for a place that had one, so this was quite disappointing.
But overall it was an enjoyable stay and a great place.
Absolutely stunning cottage and property, with great amenities and ice cold AC for those hot summer days! Mary Lou and Bruce were great hosts. We would be happy to stay here again!
Our weeks holiday has been a true paradise at Bruce and Marylou's property. EVERYTHING was perfection from young to old. This cottage is so charming and you definitely feel away from reality, perfect to unwind, relax and enjoy nature's beauty. Thank you ever so much for giving us this opportunity it has definitely made amazing family memories.
This is an amazing and unique property. We were 3 generations staying so the fact there’s upstairs, downstairs and outdoor living space works great. The large property, pond, fire pit, pedal boat, kayaks and paddle board kept us outside much of the time even though the house is large, clean and well equipped. Thanks to the great hosts!
Our family friend group usually goes on an annual camping trip and this year we decided the rent a cottage as one of the people in the group was pregnant. We had such a great experience and everything was as expected! Every communication with the owners was pleasant and they answered all our questions and took care of our every need. We had such a great time that this may be our new annual tradition.
This property was gorgeous! It might easily be one of our favourites. The inside of the cottage was very spacious and tastefully decorated. MaryLou was very quick in answering all my questions and made our stay very comfortable. I will highly recommend anyone who wants to get together with many generations! Everyone will have their own space and things to do.
We had a group of 11 people, myself and 3 sisters and our daughters. There was plenty of room for everyone. The outdoor spaces are amazing. kitchen is well appointed and stocked with everything you need. The house was spotless and the bedrooms were inviting.
Our group really had a great time. Our host, MaryLou was very helpful, quick to answer questions and provided all the necessary information before checkin. Great experience.
We were thrilled with how clean the cottage. Yard was well maintained. Beautiful view over looking the lake. Nice screened in porch. Upper deck with seating. Seating on the dock and around outdoor fire pit. Recycling/garbage area well organized.
Bedding could have been a bit more substantial for cooler night, most had thin cotton quilts. Waterfront a bit weedy at the shore. But overall a great spot!
My family and I spent a week and found it to be clean and accommodating! They supplied everything you could imagine and the home was tastefully done. We had a great time! The only thing that was somewhat disappointing was the lake. It was full of weeds and not suitable for swimming. However, the kids did play in the pond. I highly recommend this home.
We rented the place for a week for the extended family including 6 kids. We had a great time. The cottage was roomy and nicely updated. The cottage and property had lots of room and activities for the kids. Even enough space for the parents and grandparents to enjoy once the kids were a sleep. Mary Lou was so nice and helpful.
My husband and I rent a cottage every year, and take our kids and grandkids. Everything was perfect! Lots of room inside and out, very clean and Mary Lou and Bruce were perfect hosts.
We made a lot of fun memories! The children were non stop fishing,swimming and kayaking!! It was all available at their finger tips so they were well entertained making it a very wonderful vacation for even us as parents to 5 children!😉
We had a FANTASTIC stay here! There were so many things to do between the canoes, kayaks, peddle boat, and swimming pond.
It was great to have the privacy that this property provides while still being close enough to Orillia to take advantage of things like Kawartha Dairy and Costco!
The house itself was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. It was very helpful to have all the basic cooking and baking utensils and appliances available in the kitchen, and the coffee drinkers in our group loved having access to a Keurig!
It was really easy to get a hold of the owners and they were really helpful to answer any questions we had.
All in all, it was a great trip that had the kids (and adults) in the group wondering why we had to leave!
Stayed with my family, parents, siblings and their families. Everyone had an amazing time! The pond was great for the kids to fish and swim. Bruce and Mary Lou were fantastic hosts. The cottage was recently renovated and it is very well done. Highly recommend staying here.