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Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake

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On the beach
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TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake

We would love to welcome you to our waterfront cottage on Connell’s Lake, a 28 acre spring fed lake with no public access. Located on a quiet, well maintained private road with ample gravel driveway parking for 5 average sized vehicles. The property sports a sand beach with gradual entry, perfect for launching the paddle boards, kayaks or paddle boat for a tour around the quiet lake. This also provides a great opportunity for kids to build the sandcastle of their dreams with the large collection of beach toys. The outdoor fire pit gives a great location to sit lakeside around a campfire and roast some smores in the evenings.
Directly across the road from Connell’s lake, the small gravel boat launch gives easy access to a chain of three lakes waiting to be explored by either kayak or paddleboard. One of our favourite afternoon activities is taking a cooler of cold drinks on the paddle boards across Connell’s lake, portaging the road, re-entering at the boat launch and exploring the rest of the water. For the would be anglers out there, all four lakes contain Bass, Perch and Pike as well as some Lake Trout. The area also boasts many walking trails that are just a couple minute’s car ride away. If you get tired of the quiet lake life, feel free to take the approximately 30 minute drive to Collingwood or Blue Mountain Village for a taste of the city and some exciting nightlife.
The cottage itself has 2 bedrooms that can accommodate up to 6 people as well as two non-pull out couches in the two living rooms that could work in a pinch. One bedroom upstairs has 1 queen sized bed with a perfect lake view and one bedroom downstairs has 2 queen beds. There are 2 separate living room areas-one on each floor with smart TVs and their own Amazon Firesticks loaded with all the popular streaming services as well as some kid’s toys and board games. The modern, bright interior has awesome lake views for you to enjoy. A full kitchen with glass top stove and oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer are all available for use. The lake level sunroom boasting windows on three sides makes for the perfect place to feel like you’re outside while staying comfortable inside. We’re excited to hear from you and hope you’ll enjoy your stay.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 50 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
50 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
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
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

Map
Holland Centre, ON

What's nearby

  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus - 35 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Beaver Valley Ski Club - 39 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 40 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Blue Mountain Ski Resort - 46 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain - 50 min drive - 45.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rae's Honey House - Glenn & Diana Rae - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 50 total).

What time is check-in at Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake located?

This Chatsworth cottage is on the beach, 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Bognor Marsh Management Area, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Stone Tree Golf and Inglis Falls. Story Book Park and Hoggs Falls are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Quiet Waterfront Retreat on Connell's Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
Wonderful place to stay for a quiet Leo full weekend on the water. Lots of large fish in the lake and no motors, so quite quiet. Tons of water amenities for your enjoyment. We would recommend this stay to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing gem of a place
Loved our stay here. Everything is perfect and very well stocked, including water sport equipment. The place is beautifully decorated, and tasteful. The sun room is absolutely perfect! We were there to celebrate my best friends 50th birthday and the extra effort put forth to help us in our celebration was very very appreciated. Already thinking when we would stay here again next year! Thank you Mark!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation with a beautiful lake view
We had a very nice vacation overall; the cottage was nice and our hosts were very responsive and informative, they were quick to respond to any questions we had and even provided additional information! The picturesque lake views from inside and outside the cottage are beautiful. The kitchen was stocked with the essentials (cutlery, plates, bowls, pots, pans, Keurig, children's dishes, etc.), the lower level has a big toy box filled with toys for your little one's to enjoy, and there is ample space for your family and pets to be comfortable. The upper level has a portable AC unit and the bedroom on the upper level also has a fan, both were essential to help cool off a hot summer's day. There's a water filtration cooler as well, which was very nice. Two vacuums are also on site to help clean up all the sand that gets tracked in. Overall, everything was lovely, and our only cons have nothing at all to do with our hosts; the lake is not very clean so I opted to keep our small child out of it, which was okay since she enjoyed building sand castles instead. If your dog is like ours and loves to swim, I would caution that you ensure they are fully up to date on parasite prevention (which ours is thankfully). As well, we saw a few ticks; one inside the cottage and the rest outdoors so just be sure that your pet is up to date on flea and tick prevention too. All in all, it was a very relaxing family getaway! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

rachel w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing but no swimming
Accomodations were great. Our host responded quickly to any and all questions quickly. Was disappointed in lack of available swimming though. Beach side is sandy but as soon as you step into lake you sink in mud to knees. Hard to get out. Lake is fantastic via paddle board, boat or kayak. Great lake for fishing as well. Overall, nice cottage-clean, room to move around and areas for nightly game tables.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness
My friends, and our dogs had the best time!
The cottage is nice, clean, the beds we’re comfortable, we used the paddle boards and the water was nice further into the lake, the only little complaint I would have is we sunk into the sand as we stepped into the water on the shore. Otherwise zero complaints, mark is helpful and quick to reply, he’s super friendly! We played board games, spent time in the sun, barbecued and rested well. We will 💯 be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Spot to Unwind
We enjoyed a weekend stay with a few close friends to celebrate a milestone birthday. Mark and Alyssa went above and beyond to welcome up, even offering to put up some decorations for the occasion. Their place is so beautiful, with picturesque farm pastures one one side and a beautiful lake on the other. We spent an afternoon curled up watching a movie while it rained and spent most of other time exploring the lake on pattleboards. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed and the the beds were very comfortable. I highly recommend this place for a relaxing weekend away. Thanks so much Mark and Alyssa for hosting our group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Melodie O.

Ndndk
Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023