A cozy lakeside cottage getaway, plenty included- there is very little to pack!

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Welcome to the cottage on Whitestone Lake. A quiet place to get away.

Stay warm with a wood burning fire place- make sure to bring firewood!

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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

Explore the area

Whitestone, ON

Fairholme Lake
‪12 min drive‬
Ridge at Manitou
‪27 min drive‬
Killbear Provincial Park
‪59 min drive‬
Parry Sound, ON (YPD-Parry Sound Area Municipal)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Lake Facing Room

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Whitestone Lake Cottage – a year-round retreat with everything you need for a relaxing getaway!

Outdoor Activities (Seasonal Highlights)

Summer:
• On the Lake: Dock, beach area, canoe, paddleboat, 2 kayaks, and SUP board
• Water Sports: Boating, waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing (bring or rent a boat from the marina)
• BBQ & Patio: Enjoy outdoor meals on the patio with plenty of seating

Fall:
• Hiking: Scenic trails for fall foliage walks
• Cozy Fireside: Sweaters and blankets by the woodstove or on the dock with morning coffee

Winter:
• Snow Activities: Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling trails, ice fishing

Spring:
• Fresh Outdoor Adventures: Kayaking & canoeing (once the lake ice has fully melted), fishing, and golfing nearby

Cottage Features
• Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open-concept great room, and a fully-equipped kitchen
• Amenities: Woodstove fireplace, large deck, BBQ grill, private dock and beachfront
• Parking: Space for cars, trailers, or tents on the grassy area

Nearby Attractions & Essentials
• Dunchurch (10 minutes): Breakfast spots, variety stores, and ice cream
• McKellar: Ice cream shop, café, and a local farm store with fresh meats
• Parry Sound (20 minutes): Walmart, Sobeys, Home Depot, Starbucks, Pet Value, and plenty more

Ideal for:
• Couples, solo adventurers, families with kids, and pets
• Those seeking a peaceful lakeside escape with plenty of outdoor activities

Whitestone Lake Cottage offers tranquillity and nature with the convenience of nearby essentials. Enjoy your stay in every season!

*please note there is no dishwasher and no WiFi, and you need to bring your own towels and drinking water

Property manager

Erica

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Amenities

Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

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

Dunchurch

Located in Whitestone, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Glenwood Marina and Ridge at Manitou are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fairholme Lake and Magnetewan Heritage Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

Whitestone, ON

What's nearby

Fairholme Lake - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
Ridge at Manitou - 27 min drive - 23.4 km
Parry Sound Mall - 37 min drive - 38.2 km
Oastler Lake Provincial Park - 48 min drive - 48.0 km
Killbear Provincial Park - 59 min drive - 63.9 km

Restaurants

‪Ahmic Harbour Tavern - ‬16 min drive
‪Swiss Country House Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪Harbour Bar Grill - ‬16 min drive
‪Frogger's Leap & Eat - ‬9 min drive
‪Duck Nest Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A cozy lakeside cottage getaway, plenty included- there is very little to pack! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at A cozy lakeside cottage getaway, plenty included- there is very little to pack!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A cozy lakeside cottage getaway, plenty included- there is very little to pack!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A cozy lakeside cottage getaway, plenty included- there is very little to pack! located?

This family-friendly Whitestone cottage is located on the waterfront, 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Fairholme Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Glenwood Marina and Charles W Stockey Centre. Magnetewan Heritage Center and Ridge at Manitou are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Kassidy K.

18 October 2024

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

Family Getaway

Everything was as advertised. Hosts are transparent about the work that still needs to be done to improve the cottage but it had everything we needed - including toys for our young child and our dog.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura A., Stoney creek

13 February 2023

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

Girlfriend getaway

I’ve been to Erica’s property several times and it never disappoints. Cozy, comfortable and clean. The kitchen is very well supplied. Hope to return in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex O.

7 February 2023

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

Lovely winter cottage!

We recently stayed here and it was a truly wonderful experience. The cottage was cozy, clean and well-equipped with all the amenities we needed. The surrounding winter landscape was breathtakingly beautiful and offered endless opportunities for outdoor activities. The host was incredibly helpful and responsive to all our needs, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. We highly recommend this cottage rental to anyone looking for a peaceful and memorable winter getaway. Thank you for the amazing stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Linda S.

30 November 2024

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

Comfy cottage for a getaway

We chose Erica's property for several reasons; a main one is that it allowed us to bring our two cats to stay with us, for which we're very grateful! The setting is even nicer than you can tell from the pictures: the driveway is off a quiet country road, and the property has trees and some wetland on each side, separating it from the neighbors. The furniture is comfortable and in good condition. The woodstove helped the living room feel extra cozy when it was cold and rainy out, and the grill worked well. We would have loved to use the very nice looking firepit and sit in the comfy Adirondack chairs on the dock, but the rain lasted all week. Not the owners' fault! The kitchen is very well supplied. Although the cottage has no wifi, we were able to get all of the data we needed to email, read the paper, and play games on our phones. We were concerned when we learned that the cottage has no drinking water, but it wasn't a problem at all. The water is fine for cooking, showers, washing, etc. For drinking, we used a 10-liter jug (purchased locally -- easy to get) with the cottage-supplied pump on top--just like getting water from the fridge at home. The nearest town has a small general store and a hiking trail in the woods. The nearest big town, with supermarkets and restaurants, is a half hour away. There's a trail along the sound, and Algonquin Park is about an hour away. Erica was very responsive and helpful in all communication. We would stay there again.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

William P.

19 October 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

View is nice but Cottage was ok..

The cottage does need quite a bit to fix up. The main hand railing is broken and is not safe to use, The lower half of the screen door is bent so it does not close all the way leaving a gap of at least an inch. So we couldn't use it due to the bugs. We did find quite a bit of mouse droppings around the inside of the cottage. The inside of the stove was dirty and we did not want to use it in case of a fire. Some of the cook ware is really worn and had loose handles. We had difficulties getting the BBQ going due to a problem with the regulator. Also the lower section of the BBQ under the burners was completely rotted which could of led to a grease fire. There is little privacy from the neighbors on both sides. The property manager also decided to cut the grass while we were on the back patio. I would expect this be completed in between rentals.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

21 March 2022

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

Cozy Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We don’t normally rent a cottage during the off-season, but this cottage was a wonderful change of pace for us! It was so nice to have a wood burning fire to cozy up near with a good book, and Erica truly thought of everything by supplying firewood, kindling, and lighters. It was really nice to stay somewhere where there is obvious pride of ownership and concern for guest experience. Overall, we highly recommend this cottage for a relaxing stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura A., Stoney creek

5 October 2021

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

Fall getaway

Beautiful property with all the amenities needed. Clean,comfortable and great communication with owner. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Susan W.

10 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful cottage on very busy lake

The cottage was older but fixed up, very clean and nicely furnished. Lots of useful things available to us. No internet or Tb but we didn’t care about that. The lake, however, is super loaded with cottages. We found a portion of it that is still natural and took our boat there twice. Very nice the first time but plagued with jet skis and pontoon boats the second time. Neighbours had a bunch of screaming kids up for the long weekend. Water level was very low and swimming was not great. Nonetheless the property is large (2 acres) and well maintained. Good spot for our doggie to play frisbee, and the fire pit is lovely. I found the ad a little misleading with regard to the lakefront. It’s really very small and crowded in between other properties. But there is a dock that is in pretty good shape where we could tie up our boat. Only about 1 ft of water depth at the end of the dock though. Overall it is a nice place but not the best place for us.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patty V.

21 August 2021

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

Imperfectly perfect get away

This property was exactly what the owner said it was. If you forgot anything they had it, location was great, pretty clean and it was very easy to get a hold of home owner if you had any questions. Definitely will be going back. Great if you have kids and a dog.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

24 March 2021

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

Amazing getaway location!

Our stay at the cottage was fantastic! The property was extremely clean and very beautifully decorated. Everything that we needed was supplied and easy to find. There is a very helpful book with all the details that you need when you check in. We will definitely return as soon as we can!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiphanny C.

29 December 2020

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

Beyond our expectations

Perfect winter gateway with everything you need for a perfect retreat. The hosts were lovely and easy to communicate with. A big 5 out of 5 for us. We are hoping to visit again in the summer. Thanks again for the amazing stay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

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10/10 Excellent

12 August 2019

Family Getaway

Our family spent four nights here, and we can't wait to return! This cottage has it all: space, scenery, amenities and coziness. Standing on the back deck, you're a stones throw away from the picturesque Whitestone Lake where you can canoe and kayak, or just simply sit on the dock and enjoy the wilderness. You're surrounded by trees and have lots of privacy in the backyard, which is equipped with a good-sized fire pit. If it's raining, you have a gazebo on the back deck so you won't be trapped indoors. The kitchen inside the cottage has cookware, utensils, cutlery, a table and chair. Sofas and a coffee table are yours to use in the living room. There is a TV, dozens and dozens of DVDs, but no cable or Wifi. The owners have done a wonderful job making this place feel like home. You'll love it here!

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10/10 Excellent

29 July 2019

Beautiful and serene getaway

The cottage was clean and well stocked and we thoroughly enjoyed our few days there. It was perfect for our low mobility crew (a senior, a toddler, and a 7 months pregnant )! Highlights included Bbqing and canoeing. Hope to return one day, maybe in the winter?

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

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10/10 Excellent

3 July 2019

A Perfect Getaway Spot!

During our stay here we had an amazing time! The cabin itself was worth every penny! We had an amazing view every morning which was the perfect start to the day! Although the water was only waist deep at the dock, you could easily explore the lake with the kayaks if you wanted. The beds were fantastic to sleep in, great size, and we had plenty to chose from. We were worried about not having AC, but the fans and, the large ceilings kept us really cool! The neighbours were very friendly as well and the towns nearby had most of what you would need as well. We would definitely stay here again! Thanks for having us!

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10/10 Excellent

18 March 2019

A perfect retreat

This was my first time ever using the website canadastays. I'm an avid Airbnb user. This website is actually pretty good, and trustworthy. The property is beautiful, the cabin is gorgeous. It is very well equipped. It felt really nice and cozy. The living room/dining area is definitely the best part. It's a very spacious cottage. We will definitely try to come back for the other seasons. We only have good things to say about the cabin and Erica. Communication was great, Erica has all the answers. Thanks for having us!

8/10 Good

Amy L.

30 September 2018

Cozy hug with a view!

We loved our September long weekend at this cottage. The location is beautiful- both the lake and the rolling hills of the road coming to the cottage. We loved exploring the lake on the kayaks (though it would have been easier had we put our dog in either the canoe or paddle boat instead) and opening the windows and sliding door to living room while listening to the rain and thunder at night. The lot is very cozy. It felt like we were wrapped in a hug with a view! The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need even for larger groups. Master bed was comfy. Why not give 5 stars? There is an old camper outside two of the bedroom windows that can be rented for extra sleeping room-just wasn’t our taste but I can see it being attractive to people looking for more space. Overall it was very clean but the ceiling fans and under the couch (where our dog kept losing her ball) could use some attention and there was a faint smell of cat in one bedroom. Overall it was great and we would return again! We also did the Whitestone Lake Hike as shown on the road sign in Dunchurch. Glad we did it but it was definitely a hike, not an easy walking trail. Also, there are loads of games and movies to choose from!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Erica

Hi I'm Erica! My husband Steve and I have been married for over 10 years now, we have 2 little children and we love to cottage! I love to travel and hit up the spas, fall is my favourite, and I love love French bulldogs! I manage my own business from home and Steve has a renovation business. Life is a bit crazy for us but we love our down time at the cottage!

Why they chose this property

We bought this cottage after visiting Whitestone Lake over the years where our friends have their cottage. We loved the lake and waited for the right opportunity. This cottage came up for sale so we grabbed it! Since it's purchase we have made it into a 4-season location and updated a bunch of things... our plan is to always make it a little better each time we go! We love the view from the living room and the big yard, and it's on a city- maintained road so the snow is cleared for us too!

What makes this property unique

Some of the unique benefits include the beachfront and low water level around the dock (great for kids and pets!). The land is 2 acres, although most of it is the front yard- we hope to plant christmas trees one day!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

Lake Facing Room

Second Bedroom

1 bathroom

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