Birches by the Beach

- 3 bedrooms, 1 bunkie, 1 bathroom in Bancroft, ON

By: Keith Trip Date: 09/22/2025

A really lovely ,well appointed cottage! Having rented cottages for 20yrs- this.is one of the best The owners- John and Florence have thought of everything and the cottage has everything you could ever need- just bring your food A full array of watercraft Is at your disposal Will definitely be returning next year! Thankyou John and Florence!

By: Michelle & Janette's Families Trip Date: 08/03/2025

We would all like to thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise with us. Everyone had a wonderful time, cottage was nice and clean, well stocked, and just the right size for the 6 of us. Our favourites were the amazing view from the living room window, the nice clean beach area, the clear water and good swimming. Many hours were spent sitting on the dock suntanning and enjoying the view. Fishing was good right from the dock, as well as out on the boat. Thank you for allowing us to put our motor on the boat. Honestly, this is one of the best cottages we’ve rented in years. Thanks again.

By: Alex, Annie, Charlotte, Daren, Maxie (dog) and Sarah Trip Date: 06/29/2025

Thank you for letting us use your cottage for the third time. We really enjoyed the view. We had beautiful weather and the water was really nice. I (Alex) caught a fish and we had it for dinner one night. We did a lot of paddling in the canoe around the lake. Hope to be back next summer. We saw loons, herons, and lots of frogs.

By: The A Family Trip Date: 07/20/2025

The A family returns and has another wonderful family holiday! John and Florence – we so appreciate your wonderful slice of heaven! The cottage is perfect for our family, and we all had a relaxing time (as relaxed as you can be with a 2 year old, a 6 month old, and 2 dogs!). The power outage left us in the dark for a few days, but we managed. We are thankful for the use of the generator and we used it sparingly.

By: The B Family Trip Date: 07/13/2025

Once again we had a wonderful stay at your beautiful cottage. Thank you! The kids had fun playing in the sand and Jack enjoyed jumping off the dock. Such wonderful memories to treasure. We hope we can come back again next year!

By: J, R & J Trip Date: 07/06/2025

Thank you! We 3 and 2 dogs had a lovely time. Great swimming in the beautiful lake. All very comfortable.

By: Jolene Trip Date: 06/21/2024

Even though it rained the whole weekend we had a great time at the cottage! I The view is beautiful the little beach out front was great and the water was warm. The cottage itself was so beautifully decorated and had such a personal touch! We loved the place and our puppers loved the water! The host was great and the communication was amazing! Would definitely book this cottage again! I cannot say enough good things about this place!

By: The Cullinghams Trip Date: 09/02/2022

Thank you for having us at your beautiful cottage. We had a wonderful weekend. The kids absolutely loved playing down by the water. You have a wonderful place here. It’s absolutely gorgeous.

By: Kaela J. Trip Date: 08/28/2022

Thank you for having us in your beautiful cottage. We are especially grateful that we could bring all canine companions. The shallow water and sandy beach was a wonderful surprise, the kids loved it. And the sunny dock and pedal boat got a bit of use. It was a great way to end the summer and spend time together – relaxing, playing games, reading, and enjoying the outdoors. It was particularly meaningful as my dad passed away a few weeks ago, so the cottage allowed my mom to get away and spend time with us. All the best, Kaela, Marianne, Reid and Noelle (+ Yalda + Holly)

By: Jennifer H. Trip Date: 08/14/2022

John and Florence. Thank you for having us back again! We have been excieted about staying since we booked! We had yet another fabulous time here at your cottage home! All your little and big upgrades have been wonderful. This cottage continues to house everything we need in creating lasting memories. My husband and boys LOVE the fishing. My husband caught a 21 inch large mouth bass last evening!! I myself loved sitting on the dock reading! Such a beautiful view. Thank you so much for opening up your home yet again. I hope you know how much your generosity is appreciated in letting people make lasting memories here. We truly hope you are renting again next summer!! Have a wonderful stay if this is your first time, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you again!!! Jennifer, Glen, Charlie, Jack

By: Leanne R. Trip Date: 07/24/2022

We had a fabulous week. The weather and water were great. Your cottage is perfect. I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you.

By: Michelle E. Trip Date: 07/17/2022

Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience at your cottage. The cottage is cute and comfortable, the lake is quiet and so refreshing and the selection of water crafts were so enjoyable. We loved the deck outdoor space and the swing chair was a crowd favorite. The kids all had a blast and the adults enjoyed some relaxation. The only thing that would have made it more awesome according to our 6 year old would be a tree house with a slide into the lake 🙂 Michelle, Justine, Raiden, Jazz, Mackayla, Marleigh

By: Landon Y. Trip Date: 07/10/2022

Such a fabulous location and cottage, we had a wonderful time. Thank you for thinking about all the little things like movies and books for the kids, lots of towels, etc. We had a great vacation!

By: MT Trip Date: 07/03/2022

This wonderful family cottage provides convenience as well as a peaceful retreat and a place to play. The beach is one of the best in cottage-land, and the dock and watercraft make the lake accessible for lots of fun. Fishing too, if that’s your thing. Even our six-year-old was able to learn how to paddle the pontoon kayak. The cottage itself is well-equipped with everything you’d need in a kitchen…. BBQ utensils, Tupperware, cling wrap, teas, dishwasher, and the fanciest toaster I’ve ever seen! Bedrooms are supplied with luxury bedding and towels for inside & out. The bunkie provides sleeping quarters or a comfortable respite for secluded downtime. Never fear if it’s a rainy day or if you just need some a change of pace. The cottage has a supply of books, DVDs, games, and puzzles to occupy kids of a variety of ages. Wifi works well too. We recommend this cottage without reservation – an ideal spot for a vacation.

By: Beata B. Trip Date: 08/22/2021

Florence and John, Thank you for having us in your lovely cottage. We had a great time, collecting new beautiful memories! It was a very special week for me as my eldest is going away to her university for her 1st year of studies. Your place is amazing, warm and homey. We had a lot of fun exploring the lake, playing games and watching some movies! Thank you. Beata with Family

By: Sava R. Trip Date: 08/29/2021

Florence and John, Thank you for the opportunity to stay at your lovely and very cozy cottage! We enjoyed the amazing views and sunsets, and especially loved seeing and hearing the family of loons. We took a hike to Baumheur Lake and were lucky enough to see 2 Great Horned Owls on our way! The sand and the lake were also fantastic! One day my son caught 7 fish. Over the days we caught Sunfish, Rock Head, Perch and Smallmouth Bass. The week was a blast! Thank you. Eric, Sava, Iljia and Maeby

By: Debbie C. Trip Date: 08/01/2021

John and Florence, Thank you for sharing your wonderful cottage with us. We appreciate all of the thought, care, and work you have put into making this a warm, welcoming vacation place. We loved your decorations inside the cottage and all the beautiful and useful spaces outside on the deck, dock, and camp fire pit. We enjoyed exploring the lake with your water crafts, especially the paddle board that we all tried for the first time. We spent many wonderful hours sitting on the dock enjoying the beautiful view, swimming and boating. The loons were amazing to see and hear. Thank you for the beautiful memories. Sincerely, Debbie, Rob, Racheal, Ryan, Brent and Kasey

By: Jennifer Trip Date: 08/15/2021

This cottage is absolutely perfect for a small group/family. My family (with 2 small children) and I recently stayed and had the most amazing time! The cottage and property were extremely well taken care of! The view and sun exposure was beautiful with sun from about 11 to 7pm on the deck. A perfect sandy entrance for the kids and the water was shallow which made for warm and safe waters. Lots of comfortable sitting/lounging areas/chairs. Three water craft options which we all loved trying, was a big bonus! The lake was quiet with minimal boats. Good spacing in between cottages allowed for excellent privacy. Fishing was awesome as we all caught several large bass! Many activity options near by. Overall this cottage was everything we were wanting in a family get away! We felt very comfortable and truly enjoyed our entire time here. We would do anything to go back again next year!! Highly recommend! Thanks to the owners and CLRM for a wonderful vacation!!

By: DBC Trip Date: 07/11/2021

We enjoyed our stay! We shared memories with our granddaughter and son. The loons provide plenty of entertainment with their mournful calls. Accommodation are great!