 Beach Views from the Firepit. Dock + swim platform plus lots of places to lounge/relax - 1/40  Large Sandy Beach with Shallow Entry. Inflatables & Plastic Axe Game included! Fun for all ages! - 2/40  Sandy Beach, picnic table, fire pit... view from just before the dock. We also have a swim platform - 3/40  Cottage Days are better with man's best friend. - 4/40  Views from the beach. We include 3 kayaks, 4 paddleboards, canoe and more! - 5/40  Sunset Kayak Tour of the Lake. 3 kayaks, a canoe & 4 paddleboards included - 6/40  Sit dockside with seating for 6. Extra camping chairs in the greenhouse by the woodshed. - 7/40  Paddleboards, Kayaks and a Canoe all included! Fun on the water at Gunter Lake - 8/40  Beach Fun... 80+ feet wide of sandy beach - 9/40  Outdoor Dining Table under solar lights - seats 10 - 10/40  10ft outdoor dining table with solar string lights - new for 2023 - 11/40  Views from the kayak looking back at the cottage. Small peaceful lake! - 12/40  4 Paddleboards, 3 Kayaks & a Canoe all included! Peaceful lake views! Sandy Beach - 13/40  BBQ with a view!! Unlimited Propane included! - 14/40  Outside Deck - seats 8 - 15/40  Outdoor Deck facing Screen Porch - 16/40  Screened in porch. Loveseat + 4 Chairs. Skeeball, Darts & outdoor game storage also in this room - 17/40  Screened in porch. You can also sit and view the lake from here - 18/40  Living room with lots of seating, wood burning fireplace, tv, roku, satellite, PVR/DVD (150+ movies) - 19/40  Dining Room open to the living room (older pic) & just outside is the screened in porch - 20/40  Looking down onto the main floor from the loft on the 2nd floor - 21/40  Dining Room - view from the loft on the 2nd floor. Big family meals can be enjoyed here! - 22/40  Large Kitchen - features 2 fridges, stove, microwave, dishwasher, Keurig, Coffee Maker, Kettle, etc - 23/40  Views from the kitchen to dining & living. 2 bedrooms also on this floor - 24/40  Large selection of board games, card games, books, colouring books, etc - 25/40  Main Floor Master Bedroom w/couch that can be used as a twin bed by removing rear cushions - 26/40  Main Floor second Bedroom. Features a queen bed - 27/40  2nd Floor Primary Bedroom. Features a Queen Bed and a twin bed with a trundle. - 28/40  4th Bedroom features double bed. Room closes off with a curtain not a door. - 29/40  2nd floor Loft: Futon set up as a double bed + loveseat. Privacy curtains for great 5th bed option. - 30/40  Main Floor Bath has stand up shower, toilet & vanity. Also on this floor -powder room/laundry room. - 31/40  firepit with unlimited fire wood included - 32/40  New for 2020... wood shed/life jacket/paddle storage - across from Firepit - 33/40  We offer a selection of kayaks, paddleboards, inflatables, etc. Also a canoe (not pictured). - 34/40  Beach views - lots of kayaks, paddleboards and floatees to enjoy - 35/40  4 paddleboards, a canoe and 3 kayaks make for good family times on the water! - 36/40  Need to keep kids or dogs on the deck... no problem! Both entrances to the deck can be blocked off. - 37/40  Deck gates in action! Works great for kids too! - 38/40  using the block at the gate closest to the parking - 39/40  "The Backyard" - NEW for 2025... Fenced in leash free area for your dogs! - 40/40 $2295 / weekend | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 10 |
 | 5 Bedrooms |
 | 2 Bathrooms |
 | Pets allowed |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
NOTE: click Read More Button below to read all info. Overview: Gunter Lake Cottage features 4+1 bedrooms. The 2nd floor loft (curtained) is used as the 5th bedroom. The cottage also features a large open concept living room, dining room & huge kitchen with 2 full sized fridges & a large pantry. Large outdoor decks also provide dining & living spaces. The waterfront area features a sandy beach as well as a dock & a swim platform. Great open concept cottage large enough to entertain family, friends & pets! Relatively flat property - the only steps are from deck to grass. New for 2025: over 1500+ square feet of fenced in yard. Perfect for leash free dogs or games. Bedrooms: The cottage sleeps 10+. There are 4 bedrooms as well as sleeping in the 2nd floor loft which acts as a 5th bedroom as it can be closed off with floor to ceiling curtains. Freshly laundered Bed Linens/ Pillows/Blankets are provided & cleaned by our cleaner at no cost.
Main floor: 1st Bedroom: Queen Bed + Couch that can be used as a twin
Main floor: 2nd Bedroom: Queen Bed
2nd floor: 3rd Bedroom: Queen Bed + Twin Bed w/twin trundle bed
2nd floor: 4th bedroom: Double Bed (NOTE: this room is closed off with a curtain not a door)
2nd floor: Loft acts as a 5th bedroom with Privacy Curtains: Futon Couch that is set up as a double bed complete with mattress topper. Also available: an inflatable queen mattress & an inflatable twin mattress & 2 cot floor mattresses.
Kitchen:
All modern conveniences including 2 full side Fridges with Freezers, Stove, Dishwasher (soap included), Microwave, Brew Coffee Maker w/filters, Kettle, Keurig, Coffee Press, Toaster, Blender, Griddle, Immersion Blender, Waffle Maker, Air Fryer, Air Popcorn Maker, Cutlery, Knives, Plates, Serving Bowls, Spices, etc.
Dining Room:
Large table seats 8 plus 2 more at the kitchen breakfast bar. There are also 2 extra dining room chairs if you want to squeeze in 10 around the table!
Living Room:
Large seating area with a large sectional couch and 3 arm chairs. This room also features a Wood burning Fireplace (firewood included) & a Flat Screen TV with Satellite TV, PVR with 200+ Movies, DVD player (limited Movies), Roku w/accounts for Crave & Prime, a Bose Stereo with an aux cable to connect your media. The room also features vaulted ceilings. We also have a huge selection of books as well as many board/card games. This room has a window A/C unit.
Loft:
Located on the second floor overlooking the main living areas. Privacy curtains, when closed, allow this loft to act as a 5th bedroom. The loft features a tv, DVD and game consoles including atari flashback & wii (limited games for both systems). Free unlimited wifi (Starlink) is included to keep up with your social media accounts or emails! This area has a Futon couch set up as a double bed with mattress topper, as well as a loveseat.
Laundry Room / Bathrooms:
For your convenience, we have on site laundry (soap & dryer sheets included). Both bathrooms are on the main floor. One is a powder room (toilet & sink) / laundry room. The other has a walk-in shower, toilet & sink. (Total of 1.5 bathrooms). Septic safe toilet paper is included. Towels available no extra charge.
Screened Porch:
Features an outdoor loveseat & 4 chairs + a couple folding & camping chairs. There is a dart board in this screened porch area as well as a skeeball game. Outdoor games (including yardzee!) are on the shelves in this room. Great views of the lake from here. Also features a radio & Mini Drink Fridge + a cooler (just outside) for all your drinks.
Outdoor Decks:
Large wrap around outdoor decks feature an outdoor living room with a loveseat & 6 chairs. An elevated dog bed is on this deck too. Views of the lake. The Propane BBQ (unlimited gas included) & outdoor dining is also on this deck. We have a huge 10ft outdoor dining table on the side deck with string solar lights. The free firewood is stored on the deck (under tarp to keep it dry), on driveway side & down by the firepit - attached to the lifejacket shed. The decks have wood screens that can block off the staircases for safety if you want to keep pets or children from leaving the deck area.
Beach Area:
The cottage is set back from the water for extra privacy but it's a short 1 min walk across a relatively flat grassy area (past the firepit!) to reach the water. The waterfront features a sandy beach area with walk in water access that's perfect for dogs, children & seniors. The beach area also has a dock with 6 retro chairs & a number of water toys including a canoe, an aluminum oar boat, 4 stand up paddle boards, 3 kayaks & inflatables. There is also a firepit close by to the beach for roasting marshmallows & nightly campfires. Unlimited Free Firewood is included in your stay! The lifejackets & paddles are in the firewood storage shed near the firepit. There is a Hammock under the trees with views of the lake. The dock faces south for lots of sunshine. There is also a picnic table with bench seating and an umbrella down in the beach area. A short swim out from our dock, you will find our swim raft. Want to bring your own boat? No problem... there is a free boat launch (2km away) & storage for a boat trailer beside the entrance to our driveway.
Pets:
We love our furry friends & we know that they have a blast on family vacations to the cottage as well. We happily welcome them however, please cover our furniture (with the sheets provided) just in case they jump up! We also ask that you bring their beds with you so that they don't sleep on our beds as a courtesy to other guests. And of course, clean up after them in the yard. Please also ensure that they stay on our property & don't wander onto the neighbour's properties.
"The Backyard"
We have created an awesome 1500+ sq. ft. of leash free, fenced in area behind the cottage, just off the driveway. Please feel free to let your dogs play & have fun in here but please do not leave them unattended. Also a great spot for volleyball, badminton, etc.
Housekeeping:
To make the cottage enjoyable for all we have a cottage housekeeper that comes in & cleans the cottage between uses. She will make the beds with fresh sheets before your arrival. You are still responsible for leaving the cottage relatively clean (including returning chairs, watercrafts, games, etc. to their proper locations) but you don't have to sweep, mop, clean the toilet, etc as she will take care of all of that! The cost of cleaning is included in the rental. Note: You must take all garbage & recycling with you - either to the local dump or home with you. We provide the required clear garbage bags & bag tags (if going to the dump).
Location:
Located on private 80ft of beach, about 2.5 to 3 hours from Toronto & Ottawa. Just over 1 hour north of Belleville & about 40 minutes south of Bancroft. Closest LCBO is St. Ola's (approx. 20 minutes away - new 2024). Rustic Restaurant is 20 minutes away. Grail Springs Spa is 40 minutes away. 3 Golf courses 40 minutes away.
Misc:
* Bed Linens are provided as is dish soap, dishwasher tabs, hand soap, laundry soap, paper towels, napkins, kleenex & most importantly septic friendly toilet paper + firewood. You will need to bring your own towels (bath, beach & kitchen) OR borrow & wash ours.
* The water from all taps is 100% drinkable. It's sourced from our drilled well (not the lake). It is triple filtered (Carbon+UV+Kinetico Powerline Pro). There is a water cooler available though if you prefer to bring up your own 15 to 18 litre jugs. (cooler is in the laundry room)
* We are on septic so only bring septic friendly items.
* Smoking/Vaping is permitted outside only (Not in the house or in the screened in porch) - please use the ashtrays provided (stored on screenporch shelf) empty & clean the ashtrays before leaving (take cigarette butts with you)
* Additional pictures can be found on Instagram & Facebook: "GunterLakeCottage"
+ READ MORE - COLLAPSE
AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 5 bedrooms : - 2 single beds - 2 double beds - 3 Queen beds - 1 Sofa bed | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
Summer Activities
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ATV trails are close by. Fish, Canoe & Kayak from our beach/dock directly at the cottage. In addition to swimming directly at our cottage beach, you can kayak to the public beach across the lake and swim there OR swim directly from our beach. 4 Golf Courses within 45 minutes drive (Bancroft Golf Course, Bancroft Ridge Golf Club, Owenbrook Golf Course & West Highland Golf Course). Grail Springs Spa - 40 minutes away. Eagles Nest Trail - 45 minutes away for awesome hiking trails + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE LOCATIONLOCATION| Province: Ontario | | Region: Kawarthas | | City: Gilmour | | | Distance from ski resort: | - |
| | Nearest Body of Water: | Gunter Lake |
| | Waterfront: Yes |
| Other Town/Lake/Area: | Bancroft |
Note: Located 1 hour north of Belleville, 45 minutes north of Madoc / 40 minutes south of Bancroft. Full service Restaurant about 20 minutes away. There is a large general store/LCBO outlet about a 20 minute drive from the cottage. 4 golf courses & a spa within 40 minutes drive.
The cottage is in an area with full cellular phone reception and there is free wifi at the cottage. AVAILABILITYLast update: June 23, 2025 |
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RATES | | - | - | $2295 | $3995 | - | - | - | SEPTEMBER GETAWAYS Sep 01, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025 all in pricing. check in 4pm. check out 11am. Inquire for shorter stays. | - | - | - | $2995 | - | - | - | SEPTEMBER WEEKEND RATE (FRI - SUN) Sep 05, 2025 - Sep 07, 2025 all in pricing. check in 4pm. check out 11am. Inquire for longer stays. | - | - | - | - | - | $1695 | 2 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Security Deposit | $750 (Security deposit will be refunded within 7 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 50% due at time of booking (The balance is due 60 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Cash, Interac e-Transfer | | Cancellation Policy | Moderate | | Cottage Rules | View |
NOTES Full breakdown of dates and prices on our Facebook page No charge for pets but security deposit increases to $1,000. Rentals are typically Sunday to Sunday Weekend Rentals typically only available in May, June, September & October Firewood included at no cost Housekeeper cleaning included at no cost HST not applicable REVIEWS | | Nancy |  |
| My family of 4 adults and 3 grandkids had an absolutely wonderful time staying at this cottage. It has everything you could possibly want or need. The lake is so beautiful and we enjoyed using the paddle boards and kayaks that were on site. Even our dog had a great time enjoying her stay there. There is lots of room inside the cottage as well, with loads of games to play, books to read, and great wifi service if needed. I know our family made some wonderful memories together during our stay at this beautiful cottage.
Stayed: July 2025 Submitted: Jul 06, 2025
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| | Heather |  |
| We had a wonderful time at Gunter Lake Cottage with 3 generations enjoying it together.
Communication with Eileen is outstanding. A really nice welcome package was a nice way to begin our week.
The beach is sandy and water shallow so perfect for young children!
Beds were comfortable and plenty of extra pillows and blankets if needed.
They have absolutely everything you need to make your stay enjoyable and fun. Games, books, speedball, domino's, yardzee and the list goes on!
Thank you for making our stay seamless and fun for all!!!
Stayed: June 2025 Submitted: Jun 16, 2025
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Owner response: Glad you had a great time! Feel free to reach out to let us know anything that we could do to make the cottage even better! | |
| | Megan | |
| Having rented many cottages over the years, I can honestly say that Gunter Lake Cottage is one of the best-equipped cottages in Southern Ontario. The swimming area and docks are lovely, and the cottage's large kitchen/living area is well-suited for large families.
Stayed: July 2024 Submitted: Jul 23, 2024
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| | Natalie | |
| Wow what an incredible cottage! Eileen had everything one would need- from linens to extra supplies, while keeping the dogs in mind as well. The property had so much to offer with yard games and numerous watercraft options. No one was bored as they fished off the dock, sunbathed on the floating dock or cruised the lake on the paddle boards/kayaks. On the rainy days the cottage was well equipped with board games, video games and our favourite, skee-ball! The days were busy with all the activities, followed by nights around the campfire making s'mores. Thank you Eileen for a memorable vacation!
Stayed: August 2022 Submitted: Sep 02, 2022
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| | Paola | |
| Cottage was very clean with lots of room upstairs and down. The cottage decor and fireplace made it a very cozy setting. Loved the open concept kitchen, dining room and living room. Able to interact with everyone. Lots of water toys to try out and great beach area for kids. Lake was crystal clear and beautiful. So peaceful paddling on the lake in the kayaks. Nights were spent sitting by the fire enjoying a beverage and roasting marshmellows. Could hear the call of the loons off in the distance. The highlight of the weekend was sitting on the dock under the amazing night sky. It was stunning. So many stars and the milky way was so vivid. Eileen provided lots of detailed information and very helpful. Was a great experience and highly recommend if looking for a family cottage getaway. Will definately be going back next summer!
Stayed: September 2021 Submitted: Sep 13, 2021
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$2295 / weekend $2995 - $3995 / week EILEEN BRENNAN Member since June 2018 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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