If you are looking for a great cottage rental near Bancroft, then tranquil Gunter Lake may be just the right spot for you. Fabulous views from the deck and off the shoreline; great fishing, and a swim platform for water fun make this a super location for a family holiday.

This newer cottage is bright and appealing with light, spacious rooms and terrific views. The kitchen and dining area overlook the lake and as the windows take up the length of this room, there is a lot of lake to see. The kitchen is well eqiupped and has a good range of small appliances. A door from the living/ding area leads onto the wrap-around deck where you'll find the BBQ, a patio table and chairs for outdoor dining, and additional seating.

There are three bedrooms on the main floor, all of which are comfortably furnished and attractively decorated. A four piece bathroom (bath with shower over) completes the main level accommodation

Stairs lead down to the lower level where there is a fourth bedroom and a spacious family room with plenty of comfortable seating and a TV area. This is a great area for playing games and cards.

The natural garden area on the lakeside has a slope leading down to the water and the waterside dock. This is where you'll find the canoe and paddleboat. There is a soft bottom to the lake and some weed around the dock area, but once out on the swim raft, diving, jumping and swimming will be the order of the day. Or just escape out there with a book and a cold drink and soak up the sun.

The cottage faces east so gets morning sun on the deck and dock. Toward the end of the day, the lawned area at the rear of the cottage catches the afternoon rays and is where the fire pit is for gathering under the setting sun roasting a few smores.

This is a great area for exploring. Bancroft is just 35 minutes to the north for supermarkets, craft shops and restaurants; or take a meandering country road to Egan Chute Provincial Park and picnic by the falls. To the west is Coe Hill, Chandos Lake and a little further on to Silent Lake Provincial Park. We felt that most time would be spent at the cottage though – swimming, fishing and just having fun!

Inside the Cottage:

• Sleeps 8 (max 6 adults)
• 4 bedrooms (2 queen, 2 with twin beds in each)
• Kitchen with stove, fridge and microwave
• 4 piece bathroom
• Dining area with seating for 8
• Living room with electric fireplace
• Satellite TV, DVD, VCR and CD stereo

Outside the Cottage:

• Deck overlooking lake
• Lounging chairs
• BBQ
• Landscaped lawned garden with seating area
• Fire pit
• Canoe & pedalboat
• Swim raft
• Assorted lifejackets

Waterfront

The shoreline is soft and has some weed around the dock. Deeper water is clean and clear by the swim raft.

Out and About

Nearest General Store: Hwy 62 - 10 minutes
Nearest Hospital: Bancroft

Interesting places to see in the area:

• Town of Bancroft
• Egan Chute Provinical Park
• Silent Lake Provincial Park

Things you need to know

• Linens and towels are provided
• A water cooler and 1 complimentary jug of water is provided
• Location is just under 3 hours north and east of Toronto; 35 minutes south of Bancroft
• Small dogs only are permitted at the owners' discretion
• There is no telephone and only marginal cell signal (dependent on provider)

Your cottage was amazing! We were extremely impressed with the cleanliness of it and the views, everything about it! Thank you so much. Steve

Aug 8/14 2010: What a beautiful home away from home. The view from the deck is spectacular! The setup in your cottage was perfect for our party of eight. Very comfortable with all we needed during our stay. We enjoyed relaxing canoe trips, as well as suntanning on the swim raft. The water was refreshing. YOur patio furniture was perfect for reading & for conversation, as well as for daily 'happy hour'. The patio table provided a perfect setting for lunch. Because of nightly rains we only used the fire pit once or twice, but the view of the stars was fantastic - shooting stars were frequently seen with pleasure. We took a day trip to Algonquin Park, but for the most part we enjoyed our stay right here at the cottage. We look forward to being able to return. Thanks, Castagna Family