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Gorgeous waterfront cottage on beautiful Bear Lake

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Exterior
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Sprucedale, ON
  • Arrowhead Provincial Park
    45 min drive
  • Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course
    51 min drive
  • Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area
    54 min drive
  • Parry Sound, ON (YPD-Parry Sound Area Municipal)
    57 min drive

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About the area

McMurrich/Monteith

On the beach.Stay at this McMurrich/Monteith cottage and you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Almaguin Highlands Golf & Country Club and Doe Lake Park. Petrita Island and Lake Vernon are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Arrowhead Provincial Park - 45 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater - 48 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Lions Lookout - 51 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course - 51 min drive - 57.4 km
  • Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area - 54 min drive - 59.8 km

About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous waterfront cottage on beautiful Bear Lake

Gorgeous waterfront cottage located on the shore of beautiful Bear Lake in the heart of Ontario cottage country.
The cottage has cathedral ceilings and custom kitchen with the main living area light filled and open concept with all wall windows. It has 5 tastefully decorated bedrooms with beds for up to 14 people to sleep and 3 full bathrooms. The recreation room on the lower level is perfect for big family and friends gatherings to play table soccer, pool table, air hockey and more or just watch TV with amazing surround digital sound. The high-speed internet from Starlink can also be used unlimited by our guests.
The cottage is available year round. In the summertime, the lake water is clean and refreshing, it warms up quickly in early summer, and is perfectly for swimming with shallow and sandy lake entry for small and tall. North-west exposure with long lake view for lovely sunsets. Paddle boat, kayaks and canoe are available and can be used by guests or bring your own water toy and launch it on a small abandoned launch just beside the cottage. In winter, snowmobiling with trails hundreds of miles, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, ice fishing are possible just out the door.
We hope you enjoy to stay at our cottage and will make unforgettable memories for you, family and friends.

Distances:

Convenient Store, Restaurants, LCBO - 12 min.
Sprucedale - 12 min.
Huntsville - 35 min.
Parry Sound - 35 min.
Toronto - 2h 45 min.


PLEASE BE AWARE, I OFFER MY COTTAGE FOR RENT ONLY ON VRBO. IF SOMEONE CONTACTED YOU ON FACEBOOK ETC. OFFERING THIS COTTAGE FOR RENT THEN IT IS SCAM.

Property manager

Nick Gorte

Languages

English, German, Russian

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1900 sq ft (177 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Additional fee of $200 for 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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Gorgeous waterfront cottage on beautiful Bear Lake Cottage
Gorgeous Waterfront Cottage Located on Beautiful Bear Lake

Gorgeous waterfront cottage on beautiful Bear Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amreen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay!
Enjoyed campfire, fall colour, clean house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nitin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very memorable place to stay
The amazing location of this.cottage and it's steps away from a beautiful lake are just a very few things to fall in love with this location. But I could keep on going all gaga about this place that comes with abundance of entertainment for kids , ready BBQ and wood for a bonfire and a very cosy atmosphere. But what takes the cake is the kindness and friendliness of the property owner and his always accessible nature when you need anything.. Surely spreading this cottage to my known people and will be back again to this very memorable location .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nada F.

Pleasant stay
Nick was a great host, quick to respond. Place was beautiful and lake is warm but lots of lily pads to swim through. Not great. Access to canoe and kayaks was nice. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family get away
The cottage is very spacious and the beds were comfortable. We had great weather and a lot of fun on the kayaks and paddle boat. The views from the cottage were lovely. Nick was a pleasure to deal with and quick to respond to my questions. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

grant p.

Liked: Cleanliness
communication
good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Our time here was great. Unfortunately it rained during our stay but the property has so much to do for indoor activities that we still enjoyed our stay. We did manage to sneak out and use the kayaks for a few minutes and it was well worth it. The views of the lake from the cottage were absolutely stunning. The property was very clean and well maintained. I forgot my keys after leaving the property and did not realize till a got home. Nick was very helpful and insured me that he would find my keys. After retrieving them, he mailed them of to me and I am very thankful for all his help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danae G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Bear Lake
Gorgeous views, gorgeous property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend Snowmobile Trip
The cottage is bright, fairly clean, and the kitchen has a good amount of dishes, pots and pans. The beds are comfortable as well. It would have been nice to have a working dryer for our mitts and hats. We noticed it had been down since October. Also, an area to hang winter clothes and matts to put winter boots on. We didn't want to put our wet gear directly on the floor. Knowing we were coming and we paid a lot of money to stay plus an additional charge for our fur baby which was more than indicated in the information booklet, the roadway and driveway should have been plowed prior to our arrival so we could have accessed the property without getting stuck. You notified us the day of our arrival indicating we needed a 4-wheel drive vehicle to get into the laneway, something you should have pointed out prior to booking. We drove a large powerful truck pulling a 4 place snowmobile trailer. We got stuck and wasted over 3 hours trying to get unstuck. As the owner of an expensive rental property, you should have ensured the access road and driveway was cleared properly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola, Mississauga

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Lake Cottage
Good overall stay. Should have been informed ahead of stay that clothes dryer didn’t work, vents in bathrooms didn’t work, and gas fireplace didn’t work. But nice stay & family really enjoyed the paddle boat & kayaks. Beautiful cottage with lots of windows. It was very spacious & comfortable. When out shopping & returning to cottage actually sighted a baby bear crossing the roaf.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

christina b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Lake getaway
We had two lovely weeks in this attractive cottage on Bear Lake. The grandkids fished and were delighted by the frogs, toads and hummingbirds they saw. The small beach is perfect for small children.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just like the pictures
Cottage is beautiful. We had 5 adults and 3 children and there was lots of space. The water is sandy and shallow though much of the lake is full of water lilies so it’s not a lake for swimmers. The kayaks were put to good use. Most importantly, the beds were comfortable. Nothing worse then vacationing on uncomfortable beds. Nick was responsive and provided answers to all questions. The corner store in the nearby small town is one of the best stocked stores I’ve ever seen for a rural location. Amazing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway!
Overall a great experience. Cottage is just as pictured, nice and bright with great amenities. Lots of space for 2 families to move around. The shallow water was amazing for the kids and having both the sandy beach and the dock was superb. The yard was nice for playing games and running around, complete with a swing set the kids loved ! While we knew we had to bring towels, once thing we didn’t think of was hand towels and tea/dish towels so don’t forget those ! Also if you’re partial to your pillow, bring it. The dryer didn’t work while we were there, which we didn’t know beforehand and the couch was quite dirty and could use a good steam cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage on a Nice Lake
Property was well kept, clean and amenities were excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Rene L., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant, well appointed cottage on a quiet lake.
We had a very nice stay for a week in June. The lake is very quiet and calm. It is also very shallow, so very suitable for young children. Cottage is clean, modern, comfortable and spacious. Corner store/gas station is a 15 minute drive away, in case you forget to pack something. Overall a very nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Getaway
Spectacular Christmas vacation with family. This is truly a winter wonderland. Spacious, well equipped cottage with fantastic views. Host was always available to answer any questions prior to leaving. No issues once we arrived. Equipped with a generator which we were very thankful for. Nice open concept for family interaction. Quiet and peaceful. area. Nice neighbourhood to walk around and enjoy more views. Excellent location for snow lovers. Well stocked kitchen. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M., Ontario canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend getaway
We were a group of aunts and nieces/moms and daughters. Was an amazing getaway. Beautiful place. We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Thanksgiving getaway
Very bright spacious cottage with beautiful scenery with lots of extra things to do outside to enjoy the nature!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

sanjho S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
Great cottage and Nick was a pleasure to communicate with. We visited with my family (including our 5yr old son and 9month old son) and it was magical.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
We had a wonderful time once again! Everyone enjoyed our time together! Our grandson enjoyed kayaking along with his Dad paddle boarding! Each time out they went further around the lake! Our granddaughter was quite content to collect rocks everyday! We relaxed and so enjoyed our time! It’s a beautiful peaceful place to stay with all the comforts of home! The sunsets are spectacular! Our time there flew by much too fast! Thank you once again Nick!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family with small children
The small beach and shallow lake entry were great for the children. The house was large and bright.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway, a hidden gem
Very family friendly, well stocked, great and thoughtful amenities, and responsive host communication. The lake front view and agrees was wonderful - everyone had a great time! Would definitely consider a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luigi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful waterfront cottage
Was just as it looked in the listing, beautiful location, met all of our expectations! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
My whole family enjoyed our week here! My kids and nieces had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Steven D.

Lovely view
Great communication, great space. Lots of things to do regardless of the weather. Beautiful lake and not busy. Kids walked out to the middle of the lake! It’s very shallow… I did see a pike, but caught nothing. 45 min to timmies. Don’t rush, the windy roads hold many views and dangers. 2 moose and a deer were great to see, just not around blind bends. Overall positive experience and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022