We fell in love with this delighful cottage on the beautiful Crowe River. Great fishing, swimming, privacy, and very comfortable accommodation.

Osprey Cottage is in one of our favourite riverside locations on the gently flowing Crowe River, at the eastern edge of the Kawartha region. With a shallow beach area gently sloping out to deeper water for swimming; a south-westerly aspect for sunning and sunset viewing and great fishing right from the shore, this very attractive cottage will suit all the family. The cedar hot tub is a great attraction for fall and winter.

This is a location for a peaceful vacation – the only access to Crowe Lake is by canoe or kayak so you won’t have the incessant buzz of seadoos to spoil the tranquillity. Just sit and watch the osprey diving for fish, enjoy the otters as they cavort in the water, and perhaps get a glimpse of the elk or deer recently seen in the woodland around the cottage.

The exterior of the cottage is lawned, with surrounding woodland, so there is plenty of room for the kids to enjoy being outside when they’re not in the water. There is plenty of patio and garden furniture on the deck and the firepit at the water’s edge will be the venue for many evenings of marshmallow roasts and fireside conversation.

The owners of this great cottage have furnished with their guests’ comfort in mind. All beds are new with top quality mattresses; the kitchen is fully equipped and the living areas having comfortable sofas and chairs. A new deck houses a 6-person cedar hot tub with 36 jets and a waterfall feature.
The open plan kitchen, dining and living areas have cathedral ceilings and skylights and windows all the way across the riverside aspect makes this space very light and airy. The large master bedroom occupies one end of the cottage, and has great views over the river, as well as an ensuite bathroom. Two more bedrooms and another bathroom are accessed off the living area. The kitchen is new for the summer and has a breakfast bar with swivel stools. The new dishwasher is a bonus too!

There’s lots to see and do in this lovely area. Provincial Parks, plenty of hiking trails, and pretty riverside towns and villages, will keep the country explorers happy, whilst the kayaks, pedalboat and fishing equipment may just keep you at the cottage. Whatever your particular country activity there is something for you here.

Inside the Cottage:

• Sleeps 7
• 3 bedrooms ( 1 queen, 1 queen, 1 double + twin)
• 2 bathrooms (3 piece ensuite with shower; 4 piece with bath & shower over)
• Large kitchen, stove, fridge, microwave, dishwasher
• Dining table with seating for 8
• Living room with wood burning stove & pullout couch
• Master bedroom overlooking river with ensuite bathroom
• Satellite TV, DVD, VCR, CD stereo system
• Washer & dryer
• Board games, books and movies

Outside the Cottage:

• Large deck accessed from four areas
• Outdoor hot tub (36 jets & waterfall feature)
• Shallow entry beach area
• BBQ
• Fire pit
• Dock
• Large grassy area
• Patio furniture, muskoka chairs
• Pedal boat, 2 kayaks and life jackets
• Fishing equipment

Out and About

Distance from Toronto: 2 hours 20 minutes
Nearest General Store: Havelock (10 min)
Nearest Hospital: Campbellford (25 min)

Interesting places to see in the area:

• Sandbanks Provincial Park (Lake Ontario) - 1.3 hours
• Petroglyphs Provincial Park (30 minutes)
• Bon Echo Provincial Park (40 minutes)
• Town of Campbellford (20 minutes)

Things you need to know

• Linens and towels provided - please bring your own beach towels
• Location is 2 hours north-east from Toronto, 40 minutes east of Peterborough
• Cottage road is plowed but not sanded in winter - good winter tires or 4WD required

What previous guests had to say

Beautiful! An entirely relaxing break - just as promised. J & P, New York State - September 2005

This is a paradise - we found our heaven. M & A, Toronto - August 2005

Just what we needed to recharge batteries and recover from a busy year. The sound of the river was so relaxing and we spent hours sitting on the dock watching the herons fishing. J & R & family, Surrey, England - August 2005

Beautiful cottage both inside and out! Immaculate, amazing scenery and the hot tub was a favourite for all. - TB, Toronto, March 2006

'Perfect - everything you could wish for' - Diane Smith - UK - September 2006

We had such a relaxing and fun fulled stay! What a beatiful winter wonderland to wake up to every morning. AD & friends - March 2006