Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway

Looking for a peaceful escape from the city? Look no further than our beautiful cottage located in the quiet and scenic neighbourhood of Burnt River. With stunning views of the river, this cottage is only 1.5 hours away from the GTA, making it the perfect weekend or week-long getaway. With its close proximity to Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon, there are plenty of activities and attractions to explore nearby. This spacious cottage features 3 bedrooms, a large basement recreational room equipped with a pool table, fireplace, and board games for entertainment. Step outside to the large outdoor gazebo for dining, and gather around the fire pit to relax with friends and family. The cottage boasts a beautiful, rustic kitchen fully equipped for a comfortable stay, including pots, pans, plates, cups, cutlery, and basic cooking needs. The basement also features a sofa bed, foosball table, and board games for additional entertainment. With a large lot, there is plenty of space for outdoor fun and games. The deck is perfect for outdoor dining, and the fire pit provides the perfect setting for spending quality time with loved ones under the stars. Both an indoor fireplace and outdoor fire pit are available for your enjoyment. The Burnt River is clean and deep, perfect for swimming, fishing, and other water activities. Two kayaks and life jackets are available for guests to explore the river. There is also a sandy beach and public boat launch just a 5-minute drive away. The Burnt River flows into Cameron Lake, where guests can take a short boat or Seadoo ride to enjoy water sports or a day trip through the locks into Balsam Lake or Sturgeon Lake. For those who enjoy exploring, the Victoria Rail Trail is just down the road for hiking, biking, or ATV rides. The water supply is from the river, but it is filtered and purified using UV light, making it suitable for bathing, drinking, and cooking. Other amenities include a fire pit, flat property, good swimming, walk-in water entry with a dock, and two kayaks for guest use. Pets are welcome (maximum of 2) but please note that the property is not fenced in, and guests are responsible for picking up after their pets and not leaving them unattended. The dock is usually ready for use by the May long weekend, and the kayaks are available from May to October. There is a fire ban in the Kawartha region for the month of April, and guests are required to take their garbage and recycling with them at the end of their stay. Discover the beauty of fall in Kawartha Lakes by searching "explorekawarthalakes: fall-in-kawartha-lakes." Explore trails in Kawartha Lakes by searching "explorekawarthalakes-trails," and find a list of outdoor family fun activities by searching "explorekawarthalakes-parks-and-beaches." For fishing and hunting opportunities, search "explorekawarthalakes-fishing-and-hunting." Book your stay at our beautiful Burnt River cottage for a peaceful and memorable vacation. • Quite hours between 9 pm & 8 am • No shoes in the house • Guest should bring their own firewood and ensure fire is put out at end of use. • Early check in or late check out can be arranged when available based on availability. • Thank you for your thoughtfulness and consideration in leaving the cottage (inside and out) clean and tidy. For guest use, Cottage has a broom, dustpan, dish soap and vacuum • No loud music or parties or events at anytime • No Fireworks are allowed in the property at all times. Its against the township by-law. • Insects and wildlife are a part of cottage country. Please discourage them by keeping doors and screens closed. • Maximum two pets allowed. • Pets cannot be left unattended, and we ask that you pick up after your pet. • Please do not put anything into the toilets but into the trash cans provided in the washrooms for paper towels, Kleenex, tampons, pads, flushable wipes, hair etc • Please clean and empty fridge, microwave, and Oven. • Empty all garbage containers. • There is a fire ban in the region for the month of April. Lighting an outdoor fire at this time will lead to penalties imposed by the city officials. • GUESTS ARE TO TAKE GARBAGE AND RECYCLE BACK WITH THEM AT THE END OF THEIR STAY. • Summer seasonal activities (dock, kayak, canoe etc) are available for guest use between Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend.