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Crystal Palace Cottage, Kawartha Lakes

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Dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
9 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sauna

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

9 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 203400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Crystal Palace Cottage, Kawartha Lakes

This luxury 9-bedroom waterfront cottage on Crystal Lake is perfect for any getaway.

Wake up in the morning to a serene view of Crystal Lake, have breakfast, go for a swim, relax in the sauna, make a delicious BBQ, start a fire, roast marshmallows, and enjoy the warmth of the fire while gazing upon the stars!

Come in the winter to enjoy the simple peace and quiet of the Ontario wilderness, bundle up by the fireplace, and watch a movie with your loved ones.


The Space:

The cottage is right on the water, and it has a spectacular view.
It will feel like home as soon as you step inside!


Guest Access:

The whole cottage is at your disposal (the rooms, the sauna, and anything you see).


House Rules:

1. Check-in time is at 5:00 p.m. local time. If the unit is ready earlier, we will let you know. Check-out time is at 12:00 p.m. local time, but if you need more time and we don't have a cleaning scheduled right away, we are happy to give you some more time.

2. The tap water is not drinkable. Therefore, please bring big bottles (gallon jugs) of water to use with the dispenser machine at the cottage.

3. No smoking: There is no smoking in the cottage and there is a $500 charge if this rule is broken.

4. There is a $58 charge per guest per night for each additional guest that you bring above 13 guests.

5. No parties or loud excessive noise in the cottage. There are neighbors who will not hesitate to call the police if you are being excessively noisy. This can lead to you being removed from the premises if it persists. If we find the place very messy, we have to charge an extra $50 for every extra hour of cleaning required.

6. If you damage any items, we ask that you let us know so that we can fix things up for any upcoming guests.

7. Guests take full responsibility for any accidents, injuries, or illness that occur while on the premises or its facilities. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises. Guests recognize that they may personally purchase insurance to protect themselves in such events.

8. Please let us know if you notice anything which could present a danger or damage to the Unit or any individuals.

9. Please do not trespass onto the neighbors' property. That includes going on their dock. They will call the police.

10. You may use our driveway to park your cars. It fits up to 6 cars. Do not park on the road or you risk getting towed.

11. Please separate all of your recyclables and non-recyclables by putting them in clear plastic bags available in the laundry (please do not use black plastic bags for this under any circumstances, as it will require us to pay fines to the disposal company). There is a large garbage bin in front of the property to put your garbage bags in before checking out.

12. Please note that there is a maximum of 6 garbage bags per group. Each bag after that would be a $20 per bag charge.

Thank you in advance.

Property manager

David

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3400 sq ft (316 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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
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

Property is also known as

Waterfront Cottage Trent Lakes
Luxury Waterfront Cottage Cottage
Luxury Waterfront Cottage Trent Lakes
Luxury Waterfront Cottage Cottage Trent Lakes

About the area

Map
Kinmount, ON

What's nearby

  • Burnt River - 18 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Kawartha Settlers' Village - 41 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Balsam Lake - 43 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Sturgeon Lake - 45 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Fenelon Falls - 47 min drive - 37.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Harmony Farm Cafe Gourmet Shop Catering - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪McPhaden Donald - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Palace Cottage, Kawartha Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Palace Cottage, Kawartha Lakes?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Palace Cottage, Kawartha Lakes?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Crystal Palace Cottage, Kawartha Lakes located?

This family-friendly Trent Lakes cottage is located on the waterfront, 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Burnt River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Austin Sawmill Park and Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Kinmount Branch. Little Bow Lake and Contau Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Crystal Palace Cottage, Kawartha Lakes Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crystal lake cottage
Beautiful, peaceful property. Great deck and swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Crystal Palace Cottage is in a beautiful location, with great lake access, and tons of space. We visited with 10 adults and 10 kids (ranging from 8 months to 7 years) and there was room for everyone. While the kitchen is a bit small, the BBQ helps with cooking for large group. Communication was the owner was easy, and overall everyone had a really nice time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Crystal P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
We recently stayed at crystal palace cottage for a family reunion. The cottage is big and fit us all well. However, there is actually 7 bedrooms, not 9. The top floor is open space with 3 beds and one room in the basement has no windows or vents. The living room couch is dated and uncomfortable but the rest of the furniture was mostly good. Bring extra towels as there were limited number of towels provided. There is a nice dock on the lake. The water was warm and nice to swim in. No lifejackets or boats are included. Note you'll also have to bring your own drinking water and firewood. There is a large sauna, no hot tub. I only received the check-in details an hr before arrival when I msged Davood. Otherwise he is very quick to respond to any msgs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family get away
The cottage was just like the photos. We needed a larger cottage to accommodate the number of attendees. We will definitely book again next year !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage stay for large groups
We had a lovely stay at this cottage with a large group of friends including 6 kids. There was more than enough room for all of us and we were all comfortable. The cottage was clean and had all the amenities listed. The dock area was great for swimming and lounging and had enough room for all of us. There were a few maintenance hiccups with the house (dishwasher stopped working and the water pressure was very low and one bedframe was broken) but other than a bit of maintenance on the house, the host was very easy to communicate with and it was a great stay overall. We would come here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place and property!
Beautiful cottage with plenty of space. A gorgeous view and access to the lake. Great swimming off the dock and some amazing fishing! The kids loved the playground as well. Absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway for all 16 of Us!
Crystal Lake Palace was a perfect spot for our family to get together. We really appreciated the 8 bedrooms (the loft bedroom is split into 3 spaces for a total of 10 beds) that all had queen or king-sized beds. There was a high chair for our littlest member and ample tables and chairs for us all to sit down to meals together. The livingroom has lots of space to lounge and we never felt crowded. Our stay was in early December and the view down to the lake was beautiful. But we would love to come back to swim and enjoy the deck in the summer, as well. Davood answered all our questions promptly. Even during the unexpected power outage, our host stayed in good communication with us to provide updates until the power was back on.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage experience
Cottage was exactly as advertised. Large space, multiple bedrooms, right on the lake with a beautiful dock. We have been doing a friends cottage weekend for 8 years and this was the best cottage experience that we have had. The property manager was incredibly helpful and even left us a bottle of wine as a housewarming present. 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay- spacious and dock set up was awesome
We had a great family vacation here. Tons of room to fit everyone comfortably. There are great spaces for dining rain or shine. The place had a swing set/slide which was a wonderful surprise for my 2 year old. The pics of the dock don’t do it justice, it’s a big space and the water was great. Would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for a family vacation. Kids loved jumping in the lake and the fishing was amazing.
Great place for large families Lots of fish Kids made smorse Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding
Family reunion after wedding . We are 5 siblings with spouses and children. Cottage was excellent. It is spacious, well equipped, with a great layout. Full kitchen, completly connected entertainment room, large bedrooms, and enclosed screened in porch. Sturdy wide steps, down to the large floating dock, enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset. Final report, 👍👍
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tashi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and serene getaway place for family and friends
We had a great weekend get together family time. Dan was always available and reachable for any inquiries.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zarko P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing 4 days
Very big place with lots of rooms. Lake is great for swimming. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graham S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Getaway!
Amazing cottage - we went here for a Thursday - Sunday getaway with a bunch of friends. The dock was huge and this has been our favorite cottage so far. 4 bedrooms are in the basement, 3 on the main floor and 3 on the top floor. Bedrooms on the top floor are all open and have limited privacy so probably not ideal for couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage
Had an absolute blast on crystal lake. It was everything we imagined and more. The water front was beautiful and the cottage was very secluded with the trees surrounding. I would recommend staying here and would love to return one day. Thanks for the great memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

gabriel s.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best trips i've ever been on.
What's there to say? The trip was perfect! clean, tidy, full of stuff to do, the owner was extremely responsive, and an overall amazing time. highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Rana F.

Great memories made
we had a great time at this property with our family and friends. The only downside was that the basement bedrooms next to the washroom on the east side had a lingering smell of sewage. If the mattresses were upgraded we would definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Michael J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DO NOT COME HERE!
Very disappointed with this trip. We rented this cottage from Aug 1 -4, 2020. We arrived and checked in at 4 pm on Aug 1. Upon arrival, we noticed some of the bed sheets were covered in black hair and stains. There were also stains on the couches and furniture proving the cottage was not adequately cleaned from the last tenants who stayed here. Less than 24 hours into our stay at approximately 1 pm on Aug 2 the power went out and there was no generator on-site to fix the issue. Once the electricity went out the water and plumbing stopped as well. For the amount of money we paid for 3 days you would expect this building to be equipped with everything or at very least a generator to keep the plumbing and water system working. We were now in a building with no running water or electricity, missing basic amenities and essentials. We couldn’t use toilets, showers, sinks, etc. Our food spoiled and we were left with nothing to eat. We lost over $500 in food. We were forced into a position to leave because the cottage was not suitable to live in and we did not feel safe due to Covid-19 hygiene concerns. We left the morning of Aug 3 the moment we woke up as there was still with no power, water, plumbing, and food. Nothing was done to fix the issue while all the neighbors all had generators. I’m glad we left because we continued to monitor the issue and the cottage was without water, plumbing, and power for 2 days. The majority of our stay would have been without access to dire essentials. The owner called to apologize when I told him about the conditions of our stay and I asked for a fair discount. Once we asked for a partial refund the owner lied to us stating the power was back on as soon as we left, however, this statement was different from Hydro One’s statement when they calling our contact information to inform us on the status of the location outage. They left a message stating the power would not be back for the rest of the day on Aug 3 meaning the property owner lied to us regarding the status of the property. After his lie was brought up, we were offered a credit for a future stay but we do not feel comfortable coming back to this for obvious reasons. He mentioned a partial refund is impossible as he needs to pay for bills. I viewed the booking schedule and they are booked out all summer. I’m sure funds are not an issue and we did catch him in multiple lies during our stay. Not being able to provide a refund is unacceptable. Do not come here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Spot - Good Manager
Had an awesome weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019