Charming Lake Weslemkoon Retreat

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Lake view

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Gilmour, ON

Tanglewood Marina26 min drive
Mazinaw Lake Narrows98 min drive
Bon Echo Provincial Park100 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This is a charming water access seasonal cottage ( May-October, boat access only from marina, you cannot drive here, no boat provided, bring own or use water taxi from marina) located in the middle of beautiful Canadian Shield landscape. It is located near the end of West Bay on gorgeous Lake Weslemkoon and faces west so you can enjoy truly spectacular sunsets from the deck. The property is quite private, with the Owners own cottage next door but not visible and a quiet family cottage on the other side of a small bay. This is a boat-in wilderness cottage built in the 1970's by the previous owner with natural forest and wonderful deep lake swimming from the dock. Best for a couple or small family. Children are welcome and our kids love it but it may not be suitable for very small children. Well behaved pets are also most welcome. Parking and a water taxi service are available for additional fees through Weslemkoon Marina. The rear of the property backs onto great hiking trails to uninhabited lakes. Enjoy the rustic charm of a traditional cottage with a beautiful pine interior where selective updates have been done in keeping with the spirit of old school cottaging. There is a large new deck overlooking the lake and a cozy wood stove for chilly evenings. There is a small bathroom with a sink, toilet and a shower (with hot water). The original kitchen is in place with expanded counters and a new refrigerator but no dishwasher. The large lake and open bay out front are great for water sports. There is a TV for movies, traditional board games and lots of books for reading. There are 3 bedrooms, one with a double brass bed, and 2 other en suite bedrooms that are connected and open to each other - one with a single twin bed and one with 2 twin beds. There is a large swim dock with great deep water swimming (but may not be suitable for very small children) and a small dock suitable for mooring of a boat if you want bring your own. Of course the autumns are beautiful with great colours and few bugs! Please also note that the cottage is self-catering with guests responsible for cleaning.

Property manager

Patricia Milne

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Lake view

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Steep site, deep water swimming.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Maximum 2 dogs, 1 cat.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO smoking indoors or out due to forest fire risk.

Please keep music indoors, no music on dock, sound travels over water.

Please clean before leaving, put used linens in laundry bags and remove all garbage/recycling upon departure.

Outdoor fires in fire pit only. Absolutely no smoking due to risk of forest fire. Any sign of smoking results in forfeiture of the damage deposit.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Addington Highlands

Located in Addington Highlands, this cottage is on the waterfront. Tanglewood Marina and Limerick Lake Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Egan Chutes Provincial Park and McArthur Falls. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gilmour, ON

What's nearby

Tanglewood Marina - 26 min drive
Steenburg Lake - 66 min drive
Limerick Lake Marina - 70 min drive
Mazinaw Lake Narrows - 98 min drive
Bon Echo Provincial Park - 100 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lake Weslemkoon Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Lake Weslemkoon Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lake Weslemkoon Retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming Lake Weslemkoon Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Tanglewood Marina and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from McArthur Falls. Egan Chutes Provincial Park and Steenburg Lake are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Zach F.

16 Aug 2023

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

Amazing trip

Place was awesome.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

23 Jul 2023

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

Beautiful Location

Had a great time! Picturesque location. The big deck by the cottage and the deck on the water both really add to the place. Very nice and helpful owners!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanis H.

26 Jul 2022

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

Fabulous!

The lake is pristine, the cottage is well-equipped, private and in a lovely location with westerly sunset views and a wide-open vista to the uninhabited shore across the bay. Beautiful! - exactly as advertised. Patty and family are fabulous hosts and were prompt to reply to any questions we had while planning our trip, as well as very gracious and welcoming once we arrived. Thanks Patty! The marina is perfect too! Great boat launch - slick and easy to use with plenty of elbow room and a friendly, welcoming couple running the store. Can’t say enough good things about our 10-day stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

kevin m.

28 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful spot and lake

Very quiet spot and gorgeous view

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

4 Sept 2019

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

Weslemkoon at its best

Our stay was amazing. Cottage was exactly as advertised, with everything needed for a problem free stay. Owners were extremely pleasant and were willing to do anything to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Couldn't have asked for more. We will definitely be back again!

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Milne

This is a family cottage that we use for guests and the occasional rental. We also own and stay in the cottage next door and are generally available should you need anything. We have 2 girls (ages 14 and 19), 2 dogs, and a cat.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the lake after renting here and purchased our cottage several years ago. We often found it hard to find nice cottages tor rent that would also accept pets so we are happy to have well behaved pets stay here.

What makes this property unique

This is a beautiful, quiet site with a very charming, traditional cottage that feels like a step back in time. We love that it is fairly remote, with great hiking and swimming. The sunsets over the bay are truly spectacular.

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