 To the dock and to the lake - warm clear waters - 1/40  Fabulous getaway - a very private property with amazing views - 2/40  Mesmerizing sunsets you will not forget - 3/40  Evening happy hour - 5/40  Welcome to paradise! - 7/40  Welcome porch, morning sun - lovely for coffee or tea - 8/40  Main room with entertainment and amazing views - 10/40  Quiet reading spot - 11/40  Cottage lakeside view - 13/40  Spacious deck for eating and lounging overlooking the lake - 14/40  Crystal clear waters - 15/40  Gardens at the cottage - 17/40  Rainbows and butterflies - 18/40  Lounge and enjoy the view - 19/40  Perfect place to meditate, or read a book, or have an evening cocktail - 20/40  The most spectacular Tamarisk (smoke tree) this side of the big pond! - 21/40  Galley kitchen with new electric stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave - 22/40  Kitchen - fully equipped. - 23/40  Acorn fireplace fro chilly nights and library - 24/40  Sun room for tea or cocktails anyone? - 25/40  Sunroom with seating for all - 26/40  living area/dining with hallway to bedrooms - 28/40  Queen bedroom with walkout to deck - 29/40  sunroom with walkout to deck - 30/40  galley kitchen, with all amenities - 31/40  bedroom with double bed and walk out to deck with Lake view - 32/40  Walk out of your bedroom to lounge on the deck overlooking the lake. - 33/40  Swingset for the youngerset - 34/40  Manicured lawn and lovely gardens - 35/40  Tree swing fro relaxing - 36/40  Lake shore with board walk and beach leading up to the cottae - 37/40  Beach and water toys - 38/40  Amazing spaces for relaxation over the water - 39/40  Third bedroom with bunk beds - 40/40 $500 - $700 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 7 |
 | 3 Bedrooms |
 | 2 Bathrooms |
 | Pets
not allowed |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
Delight in the peace and quiet of this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom cottage with your very own west facing, private beach on beautiful Lake Simcoe. Recently renovated with new bathrooms, new stainless kitchen appliances, new large lakeside cedar walkout deck from two of the bedrooms, sunroom and the family room. The cottage is fully equipped including a large 60? smart TV, high speed internet and very comfortable beds. Floors are pine, with area rugs. A/ C was installed last year. For cooler evening you can light a fire in the retro acorn fireplace in the family room.
Principal rooms have an amazing view of the lake and unforgettable sunsets. The grounds are beautifully maintained with sweeping lawn and flower beds. There is a swing set for the little ones, as well as a sand box on the beach. Enjoy swimming in the warm, clear waters or paddling in the two kayaks, or 2 seater paddle boat or canoe - bring your own life jackets. In the evening you can enjoy roasting marshmallows or a cool beverage beside a roaring fire in the fire pit.
For the discerning chef, there are two barbecues, one gas and one charcoal.
The nearby town of Beaverton offers many amenities: restaurants, marina, waterfront park with new play area for children, pier, two banks, post office, spa, gym, Public Library, coffee shop, two drug stores, LCBO, Beer Store, two golf clubs, tennis courts, curling rink, skating rink, skateboard park, boat launch and ice cream parlor.
Take a leisurely walk into town for some of the local activities and some ice cream.
The cottage faces west, and the sunsets are memorable. Being on the east side (west facing) of the Lake, the lake bottom is Simcoe stone, with gradual entry which is great for children, the water is crystal clear and warm. The dock offers an excellent place for sunbathing. The cottage is 1.5 miles south of Beaverton on city sewer and Water - the tap water is excellent for drinking.
The property is 1 hour and 15 minutes from downtown Toronto. 20 minutes south of Casino Rama and Orillia.
Come and create treasured times with your family, friends, or significant other for a romantic getaway. Summer is the busiest time, but the late spring and early fall offer exceptional opportunities, with warm days and cool nights and the water is warm enough for swimming into early October.
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AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms : - 1 single bed - 1 double bed - 2 Queen beds - 1 Sofa bed | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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Pick your own farms, bike trails, pick your flower farm, golf courses, driving range, tennis courts within 1 mile. + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Beaveton |
Note: Cottage is readily accessible from Toronto via 404 North, alternately Highway 48, and 1 hour and fifteen minutes from Toronto AVAILABILITYLast update: March 13, 2024 |
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RATES | BASE RATE Rates are based on up to 7 persons. Add $150 per night per additional person. | $500 | $700 | $2800 | $3500 | - | - | 4 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 10:00 AM | | Security Deposit | $500 (Security deposit will be refunded within 7 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 50% due at time of booking (The balance is due 14 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Interac e-Transfer | | Cancellation Policy | No Refund | | Cottage Rules | View | | Fees |
REVIEWS | | Katie |  |
| This was our second time staying at this beautiful cottage and it was so good to be back. The setting is idyllic - gorgeous view and sunsets, lots of grass for playing and hide and seek (and swings!), a spacious and peaceful back deck, and a beach with shallow water for swimming, sand pit, and access to kayaks, canoe, and paddleboat. The cottage is very comfortable, clean, and well supplied. Our family had a great time. We also appreciated the kindness and quick responsiveness of Elizabeth and Doug. Thanks for a great end to the summer!
Stayed: August 2023 Submitted: Sep 02, 2023
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Owner response: Katie, Thank you for you review! It was so wonderful to see you again, and we are so happy that you had a relaxing week to end your summer before school starts up and all the hectic schedules begin.The last week of summer before school starts up again has been my favorite ever since I could remember, and at the cottage is always special with the first previews of the changing season. Looking forward to seeing you back next year! | |
| | Gina | |
| Serendip Cottage is an ideal vacation spot to spend time with family. A short drive from Toronto has you relaxing on a spectacular beach facing SW onto Lake Simcoe. Water is shallow for little ones and there is plenty to keep them busy... a massive sand box, kayaks and a paddle boat are easily accessed. The cottage has everything one needs, it is clean and spacious. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves on the lake is a bonus for sure as is spectacular sunsets over the lake. The five of us enjoyed a very special week together and Elizabeth and Doug are most responsive when needed.
Stayed: August 2023 Submitted: Aug 20, 2023
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Owner response: Gina - It was so lovely to meet you and Robert, your daughters and granddaughter. Thank you for the precious pictures you sent to us. You captured the essence of a relaxing stay at the cottage- the views, the sounds, the ambiance - all within a short drive from Toronto. WE look forward to your return. | |
| | Susan | |
| This is our family's 3rd time at Elizabeth's cottage. The waterfront is located in a quiet corner of the lake that it feels that we have Lake Simcoe all to ourselves! We enjoyed swimming and boating, and the sandbox with all the toys was enjoyed for hours by the kids. The property has a fire pit where we roasted marshmallows and watched the "epic" sunset. The cottage is small, but super clean and cozy, and the property is huge, and includes a swing set. Don't forget your water shoes for the beach!
Stayed: August 2023 Submitted: Aug 17, 2023
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Owner response: Susan, Thank you for taking the time to post a review. It was so lovely to have your family return, the children have grown so much and they are all lovely. Our grandkids had the time of their lives playing soccer on the lawn with your 5 grandchildren, it was so nice to see all ages playing so well together,?Doug was so glad that the soccer nets he bought on impulse were put to good use! WE look forward to your return next summer. | |
| | Marion | |
| Another wonderful year at Serendip - thank you so much Elizabeth and Doug! Now, in our fourth year, coming up to your cottage feels like a reunion of sorts and we're so appreciative for your hospitality. Elizabeth and Doug are the most gracious hosts: providing a personalized welcome basket of treats, a floral arrangement from their garden, and making us feel included and welcome to enjoy the beauty of the area. It's just a magical experience sitting on the rocky beach with the kids and feeling truly relaxed - the sunsets are especially magnificent and the water sparkles in a way that can't be properly captured in photos. It is a perfect family spot that combines lots of activities for the kids (sand box, swing set, grassy lawn, shallow waters) with ideal conditions for parents to relax. We look forward to returning next year - and will hopefully be able to spend more time reuniting the kids. Thanks again for all your hospitality!
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: Aug 02, 2023
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Owner response: Marion, It was so nice to have you back for another year, and it does seem like a reunion, the grandkids wait for your family every year, and have fond memories they're recount throughout the year. Your boys are growing up so fast, your family is lovely. Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Returning guests is our reward for the care we put into preparing for our guests. | |
| | Dave | |
| It was our first time staying at Serendip and we had a great time. Even before arriving at the cottage, Elizabeth was great at answering any questions we had regarding bringing our two little ones. We have stayed at several cottages before, but now that we have kids our priorities have changed. We were very excited about the items that were available at the cottage: crib, change table, diaper genie, the swings, and the sandbox and toys. The sandbox and the large digger were the main attraction for our toddler as he did not want to leave it. There were a lot of water toys available, but the hard part was getting the littles ones out of the sand box. The cottage is small, but it's laid out perfectly. The lot is massive, which was great to let the kids play. You have a grocery store very close, so you don't have to worry if you forget anything. We will definitely consider renting here again in the future. Thank you for the great memories!
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: Sep 12, 2023
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Owner response: Dear Dave, Thank you for your kindness in posting your review. We are so happy that you had a great time, it is always rewarding to hear that we were successful in making your stay comfortable and memorable! We look forward to your return. | |
$500 - $700 / night $2800 / weekend $3500 / week ELIZABETH JOHNSTON Member since June 2020 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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