 Main living space high in the trees - 1/27  Full view of house - 2/27  Fairholme Lake (the Nest is poking through the trees on the left) - 3/27  Aerial view of the Nest and our dock - 4/27  The dock and a view of the Crown Land on the opposite shore - 5/27  Dining room through to living room - 8/27  "Morning" screened-in porch - 9/27  Evening screened-in porch - 10/27  Bedroom 1: On top floor, adjacent to living room. - 11/27  Bathroom with shower on top floor. - 12/27  Bathroom with tub on ground floor (with 3 bedrooms). - 13/27  Ground floor entrance. Two large cupboards. - 17/27  Deck. BBQ is hooked up to propane from house. - 18/27  Basement recreation room. Books, games, TV, pool table, dart board. - 19/27  Rec Room games table. Extra double bed. - 21/27  The dock from the lake - 22/27  View from the dock - 23/27  Dock in the early morning mist - 24/27  Fire Pit with plenty of wood available - 25/27  Beautiful in the Fall - 26/27  Beautiful in the Winter - 27/27 $300 - $450 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 10 |
 | 4 Bedrooms |
 | 2 Bathrooms |
 | Pets allowed
with
restrictions |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
Enjoy the serenity of our secluded light-filled cottage, perched among the trees on a pristine spring-fed lake. This large three-storey house was built in 2017, is located just 24 km northeast of Parry Sound and 5 km from McKellar, and has ample indoor and outdoor space for everyone to enjoy a happy vacation. The house has 4 bedrooms, two full bathrooms, unlimited internet, and laundry facilities. TOP-FLOOR TREE-HOUSE LIVING: The main living space on the top floor has an airy, treehouse feel. Light and air fill the space with 4 full-length sliding glass doors leading to a very large deck. Tastefully finished with durable plywood walls and porcelain tile floors, the lofty main space has a lot of rustic charm. The open-concept layout integrates the kitchen and living/ dining areas. A separate bedroom and bathroom with shower are also located on this floor.
TWO SCREENED-IN PORCHES: Enjoy the outdoors from two screened-in porches: one bathed in morning light and the other ideal for golden bug-free evening meals.
GROUND-FLOOR BEDROOMS AND BATH: The front door opens onto a spacious front hall and leads to three more bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath.
LARGE RECREATION SPACE: The walk-out basement is equipped with a full-size pool table, a dart board, a smart TV, and a collection of books and games. There is also an additional double bed and a washer/dryer on this floor.
GREAT CONNECTIVITY: Stay connected with strong, limitless internet.
MAKE MUSIC: Unwind with musical instruments, including an electric piano, guitar, and ukulele.
WATERFRONT FUN: The lake is very clear and perfect for swimming. A 3-minute walk through the woods takes you to the dock where you will find three kayaks and a large canoe. The facing shore is uninhabited Crown Land that features some fun jumping cliffs.
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AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 4 bedrooms : - 3 double beds - 2 Queen beds | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
Baby gate (there are stairs!)
+ VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Mckellar/Dunchurch |
Note: Small town of McKellar is 5 km away, with general store, LCBO, and the Middle River Farm store which is great for local meat, cheese, and eggs. AVAILABILITYLast update: December 28, 2025 |
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RATES | | - | - | - | $2500 | - | - | 1 Week | WINTER 2026 Jan 10, 2026 - Feb 12, 2026 Weeks begin and end on Saturday. | $300 | - | $800 | $1750 | - | - | 2 Nights | FAMILY DAY WEEKEND Feb 13, 2026 - Feb 16, 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | $1400 | 3 Nights | WINTER 2026 Feb 17, 2026 - Mar 12, 2026 Weeks begin and end on Saturday. | $300 | - | $800 | $1750 | - | - | 2 Nights | MARCH BREAK Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | $2800 | 9 Nights | SPRING 2026 Mar 23, 2026 - May 14, 2026 Weeks begin and end on Saturday. | $300 | - | $800 | $1750 | - | - | 2 Nights | VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND May 15, 2026 - May 18, 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | $1800 | 3 Nights | EARLY SUMMER 2026 May 19, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026 Weeks begin and end on Saturday. | $450 | - | $1200 | $2500 | - | - | 2 Nights | SUMMER SEASON 2026 Jun 27, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026 Weeks begin and end on Saturday. | - | - | - | $3300 | - | - | 1 Week | LAST WEEK OF SUMMER SEASON Aug 29, 2026 - Sep 04, 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | $2800 | 6 Nights | LABOUR DAY WEEKEND Sep 04, 2026 - Sep 07, 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | $1800 | 3 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Booking Deposit | 20% due at time of booking (The balance is due 30 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Interac e-Transfer | | Cancellation Policy | Flexible | | Cottage Rules | View |
NOTES Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $100 per night per additional person. REVIEWS | | Thomas |  |
| We've been cottaging in the Parry Sound area for more than 20 years. This was without a doubt one of the nicer cottages we've stayed in. We had 8 people stay for the full week without ever feeling crowded. With 4 different tables for activities (games, puzzles, eating), an elevated outdoor deck, and a well stocked kitchen, operationally everything just worked! A quiet lake, kayaks, canoes at the dock with lots of chairs meant that everyone happily spread out to do their thing. The musical instruments (piano, guitar) were a really nice touch, and were constantly in use.
Stayed: July 2025
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| | Sam |  |
| We stayed at the nest for a Fall weekend golf trip and it didn't disappoint. The cottage was easy to get too right off the highway and was near the golf course, Ridge at Manitou where we played. cottage was big enough for our group and had a rustic charm and was tidy and clean.
it was a short walk to the waters edge but it was very nice with great views of the lake. very peaceful and serene lake. We didn't get a chance to canoe but the lake is perfect for paddling around since it not too big or wavy. we also made good use of the firepit and appreciated the included firewood.
thanks again for hosting our group and hope to come back next year.
Stayed: October 2024
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| | Dave | |
| The Nest was the perfect place, with everything you could want from the Northern Ontario cottage experience. The two muskokas rooms are perfect for being outside while also keeping away from the bugs, and then at night you can relax outside by the fire pit. The lake was nice and quiet, perfect for canoe and kayak trips. There is also a pretty good cliff to jump from across the lake thats a good canoe ride to. Overall, the nest was the perfect cottage experience and Bev is a wonderful host.
Stayed: August 2024
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| | Jen | |
| We loved this cottage! The feeling of being in the treetops was perfect for relaxing and unwinding! The lake was wonderful for swimming and fishing. With ample room for our large family, everyone was able to enjoy quiet times to themselves and come together for meals, games, music and laughter in the main spaces. The owners are a dream to deal with, giving renters both the privacy they desire and the attentive connection they might need from time to time. We will absolutely return to this pristine gem of a cottage!
Stayed: August 2024
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| | Michelle | |
| Bev's cottage was the perfect getaway! The cottage was so clean, charming and comfortable and accommodated my whole family with it feeling squeezed in. Each room had a queen bed and the place had two full bathrooms - rare for a cottage getaway! The waterfront was magical for swimming and lounging on the dock, the other side was crown land which made it feel private. We also enjoyed watching all the different kinds of birds visit the deck. Bev was great to communicate with and helped us with recommendations for local adventures and troubleshooting anything that came up. We hope to keep coming up every summer.
Stayed: May 2024
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$300 - $450 / night $800 - $1200 / weekend $1750 - $3300 / week BEV BUXTON Member since March 2020 Speaks: French, English Response Rate: 100% |
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