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Spacious Bancroft Cottage- Private Lakefront / Sauna / In Town

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Terrace/patio
Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, computer monitors

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Harcourt, ON
  • Place, Bancroft Mineral Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, North Hastings Heritage Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Tin Shed
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious Bancroft Cottage- Private Lakefront / Sauna / In Town

** Now with Starlink, great for remote work **

Our traditional cottage is perched high in the trees for spectacular views to enjoy with your morning coffee on the deck and provides ample privacy from neighbors. The perfect family vacation spot with 3.5 bedrooms that sleeps 6 adults comfortably with additional bunk beds for the kids! Only minutes to Bancroft centre with all the amenities you need for groceries and supplies as well to enjoy the restaurants, brewery, cafes and boutique shops. Our no-motor boat lake makes for clean & safe swimming, kayaking or canoeing. The area around the dock is clear of weeds and about 6 ft at the end of the dock with a sandy soil bottom. Minutes to the nearest ATV/Snow mobile trails. Yoga & massage available at Grail Springs Spa across the lake.

Property Amenities;
-Wood burning Sauna
-Private Lake access, 2 docks
-2 Firepits
-Canoe, 2 small kayaks
-Smart TV
-Desk with monitor
-Board games & puzzles

Nearby Attractions;
-Silent Lake 20 mins
-Eagles Nest 10 mins
-Egan Chutes, 15 mins
-Maynooth Antique shops, 30 mins
-Algonquin, 50 mins
- Warsaw Caves 1 hr

NOTE:
-We suggest you bring your own Beach Towels, since our laundry capacity is limited and we cannot supply large towels
-Our beautiful view does come with many stairs down to the water and is not recommended for those with mobility issues
- Water is not potable and we will supply your first jug of bottled water
-Mature groups and families only

HOUSE RULES:

Long weekends require a minimum of 3 nights booked.
Summer Rentals: Require minimum 7 day rental Sun-Sun.
Winter Rentals: Be careful in snowy conditions as we have a steep hill on the laneway to access the cottage. Winter tires are required in snowy weather and 4 wheel drive is recommended depending on weather.

House must be left in the same condition as found. All garbage must be taken with guests upon departure. Local dump is open FRI,SAT,SUN,MON. Please do a sweep through and make sure any messes are cleaned before leaving. Additional cleaning time required for messes left behind will be charged at a rate of $50/hour. $20 fee will be charged per garbage bag left behind.

Local bon fire bylaws must be monitored and followed. No wood/plant debris on the property is allowed to be used for fires.

Not suited to parties or noisy groups.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Village Playhouse. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • 6 minutes by car from Village Playhouse and 6 minutes from Old Tin Shed
As a guest of Spacious Bancroft Cottage- Private Lakefront / Sauna / In Town, you'll find a sauna, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Bancroft cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Must bring covers for where pet's lay. Must leash

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Always watch kids-Height and water body risks

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
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Spacious Bancroft Cottage- Private Lakefront / Sauna / In Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing time during our week at this lovely cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Escape

An amazing place to escape from the world without travelling too far. There is lots to do nearby and the set up of the cottage gives you good amount of privacy from neighbouring cottages. Host is readily accessible and very helpful. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing lake and property

Had a very relaxing time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of space and great fishing off dock.

Overall great experience. Lake is wonderful, quiet, and safe to canoe in. Good fishing off dock for sunfish and bass. Many mosquitoes, but expected for Ontario! Thank you, Ali!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Lake, Bancroft

We really enjoyed our 2 week stay. The sauna was great and a smaller lake with no power boats made it so peaceful. Canoe and kayaks were used daily. Cottage was roomy and fully equipped. The series of steps to the water may be too much for some guests. The new dock could use a ladder for easier water access.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lorie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous View

Loved the lake had no motorized boats and view from all levels was gorgeous. Did not use the dock as I would have liked as it was quite a walk down from the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dwight S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleaning charge should be 1/4 of actual.

Only major complaint - place needs a major cleaning. Under beds, couches and overalll should have a thorough vacuuming and scrubbed. Tried to vacuum but not very powerful. Mattresses could use an upgrade. The location was great. Canoe and lots of life jackets. Lots of out door chairs up top and shore line. Clean clear lake, great for swims.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect weekend getaway

We stayed at Ali's beautiful cottage for a girl's getaway weekend. The cottage is lovely, a little rustic but definitely has everything you could need. The lake is stunning, we swam and barbecued and enjoyed a fire under the stars and would climb into the sauna (which does take a while to heat up - about an hour) and just had the most perfect weekend. The only thing item we noticed which we would have loved to have is a ladder for climbing back onto the dock after a swim in lake, but other than that, our stay was perfection!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway

This cottage had everything we needed, including lots of rooms and 2 bathrooms so we could all have our own space. Gorgeous lake, clean and very few weeds made for great swimming and paddle boarding. Super quiet area so if you’re looking for tranquility, this is a great option. Very short drive to shops and restaurants in Bancroft. Host was quick to respond and helpful. We would definitely book again. Our kids are 12 and 14 and we all agreed it was our best cottage trip yet! Thanks Ali!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful natural setting

We had a lovely time. The house was well-appointed and comfortable; the natural setting was gorgeous -- very restorative. Ali was extremely prompt with any questions and very helpful. The proximity to downtown Bancroft was quite convenient, yet we were in a very private and quiet setting. We loved the fact that no motorized vehicles are allowed on the water. We swam, canoed, and kayaked. The water was lovely. Very convenient to have firepits and picnic tables at two different levels (although we only ended up using one). We missed having a dishwasher, but it was not a big deal. We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay in Bancroft

Exceptional stay - our host provided excellent communication and was super responsive! The property was wonderful - very private, peaceful, clean lake and great swimming! Very clean and well equipped. Good wifi allowed for working remote. Everything you could ask for! We stayed for a month and made wonderful memories. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2022