Water Buffalo-Wi-Fi, Waterfront, Watercraft! | Cottage in Lakefield

House Rules (must meet these to book): Sleeps 10 (max 8 adults), Lead guest must be 30+ years old. No pets allowed. No parties allowed. A supplemental information form must be completed.
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Kasshabog is a beautiful, healthy lake on the Canadian Shield, with a very long granite shoreline, dominated by windswept white pines growing from fissures in the rock. Just under 2 ½ hours from the GTA, Water Buffalo Cottage is located on a quiet bay off the main lake, within 35 minutes of Havelock and 45 minutes of Apsley. Nearby Crown land is perfect for hiking and wildlife watching, or take a quick drive to local parks including Petroglyphs, Warsaw Caves and Silent Lake.
This Kawartha cottage rental has a large, fully equipped dine-in kitchen (the table seats 6), along with a dishwasher. The living area is furnished with comfortable over-sized couches and a wood burning stove, perfect to cozy up with at night! There are lots of puzzles and games you're welcome to use for entertainment, but please note there is no TV at this cottage. With both Wi-Fi (rural Wi-Fi) and cell phone services, the cottage is also a perfect remote-working destination.
Outside, you'll find an upper deck overlooking the waterfront with an outdoor dining table, a large dock with deep, clean water for swimming, an upper dock, and a fire pit, along with plenty of firewood, so you can enjoy great conversations with s'mores or marshmallows in the evenings.
At the waterfront you'll find great swimming off the dock, use of 2 SUPs, 1 canoe, 3 child-sized kayaks, and 1 adult kayak. The Crown land beside the cottage provides a great sense of privacy, and is perfect for those who enjoy spending time in nature and wildlife. You'll maybe be able to spot beavers, otters, porcupines, herons, loons, blue jays, deer, porcupines, wild turkeys and of course, lots of chipmunks!
With the combination of location, the beautiful, clean, clear lake, the wildlife, and nearby Crown land, we know you'll enjoy this comfortable Kawartha cottage rental enough to want to return year after year!
Inside the Cottage
Sleeps 10 (max 8 adults)
Main Cottage: 3 bedrooms (2 queen, 1 with 2 sets of double/single bunks)
Bunkie (no electricity): 1 double
1 3 piece bathroom (with shower)
Unlimited Wi-Fi
Wood burning fireplace (firewood is provided)
Fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher
Washer and dryer
Outside the Cottage
Propane BBQ and outdoor dining table
Dock
2 Stand up Paddleboards, 1 canoe, 3 child-sized kayaks, and 1 adult kayak
Firepit with seating, and plenty of firewood
Things you need to know:
Pets are not permitted at this property
There is no electricity to the Bunkie
Linens are not provided - please bring your own
There is no TV at this cottage
Rentals include a cleaning service; however, the cottage must be left in a tidy condition
Waterfront is an eastern exposure
Please plan on arriving during daylight hours due to the roadway
Garbage and recycling removal prior to departure is required
Waterfront The waterfront has a rocky bottom, with few to no weeds. The water is over 3 feet deep at the shoreline, and over 6 ft deep at the end of the dock.
Close-By Attractions
Petroglyph's Provincial Park. Largest known concentration of Indigenous rock carvings (petroglyphs) in Canada, depicting turtles, snakes, birds, humans and more; this sacred site is known as "The Teaching Rocks". Visit the Learning Place Visitor Centre, or bright blue/green McGinnis Lake - one of only a handful of meromictic (layers of water that don't intermix) lakes in Canada. Great opportunities for wildlife viewing. (25 mins)
Warsaw Caves Conservation Area. Hiking trails feature limestone caves, kettles, scenic lookout (40 mins)
Lock 28, Burleigh Falls (Historical Site). Visit this historic site in the scenic town of Burleigh Falls. Watch the boats traverse the Trent Severn Waterway. (35 mins)
Lennox and Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area. These days, it's not an easy task to find a patch of clear night sky that's not obstructed by light pollution. The Lennox and Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area is ready to wow you with incredible, clear views. This spot is the most southerly point in Ontario that offers a night sky experience very similar to what was available more than 100 years ago. (35 mins)
Lakefield Day Trip. Lakefield is a charming town with lots of interesting shops and restaurants, along the Otonabee River. It's a great place to while away a day while you're in the area! (45 mins)
Silent Lake Provincial Park. Year-round park offering over 19 km of hiking trails and 17 km of mountain biking trails, with a beautiful lookout point over Silent Lake, and two sandy beaches. (55 mins)
At a Glance
Sleeps 10 (max 8 adults). Pets are not permitted.
BBQ and firepit with plenty of firewood
Fireplace (firewood is provided)
Unlimited Wi-Fi
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
Washer and dryer
2 Stand up Paddleboards, 1 canoe, 3 child-sized kayaks, and 1 adult kayak
Garbage and recycling removal prior to departure is required
A supplemental information form (under 5 min to complete) which includes information on the guests and agreeing to our rental agency's terms and conditions is required to be completed to finalize the booking.
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed

Water Buffalo-Wi-Fi, Waterfront, Watercraft! is located in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. Water Buffalo-Wi-Fi, Waterfront, Watercraft! provides accommodation, featuring Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Water Buffalo-Wi-Fi, Waterfront, Watercraft! has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Havelock-Belmont-Methuen has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.