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Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Burnt River, ON
  • Balsam Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Shadow Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Fenelon Falls
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Burnt RIver · Whispering Pines Riverside Retreat

Beautiful cottage on Burnt River with spectacular views of the river. Only1.5 hrs from the GTA, located in the beautiful & quite neighbourhood of Burnt River, 10 minutes to Fenelon Falls and 20 minutes to Bobcaygeon.

The cottage has 3 spacious bedrooms, and a large basement Recreational/games room with a pool table, fire place and board games. Large outdoor gazebo for dining and a fire pit to gather with friends and family.

Cottage is very spacious with 3 large bedroom and a beautiful rustic kitchen, fully equipped for a comfortable stay. All pots, pans, plates, cups, cutleries, and basic cooking needs such as oil, salt, pepper are available. There is a beautiful gathering space in the basement with a sofa bed, foose ball table, a pool table, and board games for your entertainment.

Cottage is located in a large lot with plenty of space for outdoor fun and games. we provide outdoor games for your entertainment. There is a large deck for outdoor dining and a firepit for spending time with your family and friends under the stars.

An indoor fireplace and an outdoor firepit is at your disposal.

The river is clean and deep for swimming, great for fishing and for any water activities. 2 Kayaks and life jackets are available for exploring the river. There is a sandy beach and public boat launch less than 5 mins drive away.

Burnt River flows right into Cameron lakr! A short drive on the boat or Seadoo to the lake to enjoy water sports or go for a day trip through the locks into Balsam Lake or Sturgeon Lake and beyond as this is on the Trent-Severn Waterway. With fishing, sandy beaches and great conditions for water sports, there's lots to do and enjoy. 

For those who like to explore, the Victoria Rail Tral is down the road for hiking, biking, ATVs.

Water supply
Water is from the river but filtered and purified using UV light, suitable for bathing, drinking and cooking

Others
· Fire pit
· Fireplace
· Flat property
· Good swimming
· No pets
· Walk-in water entry with a dock
2 kayaks available for use

The Burnt river offers deep and clean water for swimming and kayaking/canoeing. Life jackets are provided.

There is a ATV/snowmobile trail down the road.

Fenelon Falls is 10 minutes away and offers many tourist attractions including boat locks, Kawartha Ice Cream, dining and shopping.

RIght at the Burnt river village and 10 min to Fenelon Falls and 20 min Bobcaygeon

Parking available at the cottage itself.

Summer seasonal activities (dock, kayak, canoe etc) : The dock is generally ready for the May 24 long weekend. Kayaks are available from May to October.

Pets are welcome (max: 2) - please note the property is not fenced in and we ask that you please pick up after your pets and do not leave them unattended (inside or out)

There is a fire ban in the Kawartha region for the month of April. Lighting an outdoor fire at this time will lead to penalties imposed by the city officials.

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• Quite hours between 9 pm & 8 am
• No shoes in the house
• Guest should bring their own firewood and ensure fire is put out at end of use.
• Early check in or late check out can be arranged when available based on availability.
• Thank you for your thoughtfulness and consideration in leaving the cottage (inside and out) clean and tidy. For guest use, Cottage has a broom, dustpan, dish soap and vacuum
• No loud music or parties or events at anytime
• No Fireworks are allowed in the property at all times. Its against the township by-law.
• Insects and wildlife are a part of cottage country. Please discourage them by keeping doors and screens closed.
• Maximum two pets allowed.
• Pets cannot be left unattended, and we ask that you pick up after your pet.
• Please do not put anything into the toilets but into the trash cans provided in the washrooms for paper towels, Kleenex, tampons, pads, flushable wipes, hair etc
• Please clean and empty fridge, microwave, and Oven.
• Empty all garbage containers.
• There is a fire ban in the region for the month of April. Lighting an outdoor fire at this time will lead to penalties imposed by the city officials.
• GUESTS ARE TO TAKE GARBAGE AND RECYCLE BACK WITH THEM AT THE END OF THEIR STAY.
• Summer seasonal activities (dock, kayak, canoe etc) are available for guest use between Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend.

Property manager

PRIYAN GOPALAPILLAI

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kawartha Lakes

Located in Kawartha Lakes, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Fenelon Falls Museum and Station Gallery of Fenelon Falls are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Byrnell Golf Club and Monck's Landing Golf Course. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Burnt River, ON

What's nearby

  • Balsam Lake - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Shadow Lake - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Fenelon Falls - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Sturgeon Lake - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Balsam Lake Provincial Park - 22 min drive - 18.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gull's Nest - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pattie House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Riverbank Pizza - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Burnt RIver · Whispering Pines Riverside Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Burnt RIver · Whispering Pines Riverside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Burnt RIver · Whispering Pines Riverside Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Burnt RIver · Whispering Pines Riverside Retreat located?

This family-friendly Kawartha Lakes cottage is located on the waterfront, steps from Burnt River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Coboconk & District Lions Park and Coboconk Park. Indian Point Provincial Park and Boyd Island are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

No view and horrible access to river.

Needs a lot of TLC. The inside was OK except for the towel racks.The outside was horrendous. I was glad my grandson was Ill and couldn’t come because it would have been a nightmare. There is no view of the river because of the overgrowth. The swing was a broken down mess. There really was limited access to the river due to the treacherous broken down stairs.Very difficult for kayaking and fishing as the dock was slanted and half submerged in the water. Very disappointing property considering it has a fantastic potential .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Appealing

The house was faultless. The front garden is a good play area for all, adults and kids. The back garden is awesome, shaded areas and quiet. The access to the river was not good. There were loose steps, the gate couldn't be securely closed. the dock did not allow easy access to kayaks or canoe. The garden swing is dangerous, loose nails and screws and we did not use it as it seemed ready to fall down. There are better places if you have small children or seniors who want to access the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Our Stay

Very clean comfortable place to stay. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney N.

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

Beautiful cottage

My friends and I had a lovely stay! We loved sitting on the dock and looking out at the gorgeous river. We didn’t end up swimming at the river (instead we drove 7 minutes to a nearby beach) or taking the kayaks out but one definitely could if they wished! The fire pit was perfect in the evening to catch up and relax. The cottage was tidy and fairly clean, but the floors were a bit dirty (we just wore socks most of the weekend). Lots of sleeping spaces for a group— the king bedroom was especially lovely with the en suite bathroom. All in all we had a great stay and would definitely consider coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin A.

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

Wonderful House

The house is wonderful. It is set up well as a short term rental. There was plenty of room for everyone and a variety of activities to do. I did not give a 5/5 rating as we did not feel that the dock was up to the same level of quality as the rent of the house and property. A key reason that we rented this house was to explore the Burnt River by kayak. We even brought our own kayaks so that there would be 4 available kayaks. However, we felt is was very hard to get in and out of a kayak from the available dock. As a result, only one out our party of 5 actually went kayaking. Based on my measurements, the lowest part of the dock was still about 21” above the water level. There were no available steps or ladder to assist. Fingers were pinched due to loose deck boards when attempting to get out of the kayak. We observed that about half of the dock was actually further up out of the water than the mentioned 21” and sloped away from the water’s edge. As mentioned, this is a wonderful house and we would love to return next year. However, we would need to know that the the river could more easily be accessed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by PRIYAN GOPALAPILLAI

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Why they chose this property

Cottage is very spacious with 3 large bedroom and a beautiful rustic kitchen, fully equipped for a comfortable stay. There is a beautiful gathering space in the basement with a sofa bed and a pool table for your entertainment.

Cottage is located in a large lot with plenty of space for outdoor fun and games. There is a large deck for outdoor dining and a firepit for spending time with your family and friends under the stars.

An indoor fireplace and an outdoor firepit is at your disposal.

Water supply
Water is from the river but filtered and purified using UV light, suitable for bathing, drinking and cooking

Others
· Fire pit
· Fireplace
· Flat property
· Good swimming
· No pets
· Walk-in water entry

What makes this property unique

The Burnt river offers deep and clean water for swimming and kayaking/canoeing. Life jackets are provided.

There is a ATV/snowmobile trail down the road.

Fenelon Falls is 10 minutes away and offers many tourist attractions including boat locks, Kawartha Ice Cream, dining and shopping.

Languages:

English