Spring on the lake
The Lake House in Spring
Welcome to The Lake House on Bay Lake
Large welcoming foyer & charging station
Main Entrance Powder Room
Lakeview Across the Cottage & Entrace to the Deck
Cottage Dining Room
Plenty of space for dining
Lots of Books & Games to Enjoy!
Family Room - wood stove is for display only
Cottage Kitchen
Kitchen full of sunshine
Kitchen Prep Spaces
Gorgeous Kitchen Lakeview
Beautiful Natural Light
Four Season Cottage
First Primary Suite
Dock in the spring
First Primary Suite
First Primary Suite
Second Primary Suite
Second Primary Suite
Second Primary Suite full of natural light
Second Primary Suite
Upstairs Bathroom
Guest Room
Guest Room
Bunk Bedroom - electric fireplace is for display only
Bunkbeds for children
Bunk room with lake view
Games Tables & Lower Level Walkout
Games Room TV area for relaxing
Billiards & Games
Lower level games room bath
Games Room with 5th Bedroom
Lower Level Bedroom
Lower Level Bedroom
Artwork in the 5th Bedroom
Lower Level Bathroom with Tub & Shower
Dusk at Bay Lake
Humming Birds & Rainbows
Bay Lake in the Winter
Fun in every season
The Lake House view from the driveway
Winter Exterior
Lake View from the Deck
Friendly Neighbours
Fall Colours at The Lake House
Fun on the water
Availability and Booking
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At a Glance ↑↓
- Sleeps 10 (max 6 adults)
- Wi-Fi (limited to 70 GB/wk)
- One medium or two small dogs welcome, but no other pets are permitted.
- BBQ and firepit with seating
- Central Air Conditioning
- Paddleboat, windsurfer (can be used as paddleboard), kayak
- Dishwasher, washer and dryer, mini fridge
- Four TVs - two with satellite service, one BluRay DVD player with DVD selection
- Street Fighter arcade game, Karaoke machine, Foosball, Pool table,
- Very well-equipped kitchen
- Garbage and recycling removal prior to departure is required
Overview ↑↓
Welcome to The Lake House, a custom built 5 bedroom cottage on beautiful Bay Lake just 10 mins from Bancroft. Designed by siblings as a family retreat for holidays and family vacations, this 3 story cottage is the perfect gathering place for you and your guests of all ages.
Arriving at the cottage, it will be hard to miss the amazing floating dock in the bay with built-in seating on one side. The large flat lawn is perfect for outdoor yard games and little ones to run around all day.
Walking into the cottage you'll find a large foyer with plenty of space for bringing in all your bags and coolers. The owners have thought of everything and even have a central charging station right at the front door, for all of your devices!
Making your way in, you'll notice the sliding barn door and powder room straight ahead and the stairways leading up to the bedrooms and down to the games room. Just beyond the stairs the dining room is perfectly placed for family meals.
The kitchen is so bright and welcoming with a large centre island and has everything you could need to prepare delicious meals and snacks. As a family retreat, you can imagine how many holiday feasts and special treats have been made here! In addition to the lakeview, beside the kitchen is access to the main level of the two-tiered deck, which is perfect for passing items back and forth for BBQing and enjoying dining outside overlooking the lake.
Upstairs there are two primary suites, a bunk room for younger guests and the 4th bedroom. The 3-piece bathroom with tiled shower is centrally located in the main hall, where you will also find the door leading to the upper level of the sun deck. Overlooking the lake, it's a nice quite spot to relax in the early morning or at dusk and the staircase down to the lawn is ideal for sending the kids straight to their bedrooms to change, after being in the water all day!
For those that love games and testing their skills, the lower level is the perfect place for some friendly competition. Show off your pool tricks on the billiards table, test your trivia and strategic thinking with one of the dozens of games and see who's quickest with a round of foosball!
The lower walkout level has another great feature for coming back inside with a 3rd bathroom, complete with a bathtub, when a quick break from the outside fun is needed. You'll also find a cozy corner for watching movies and your favourite sports. The 5th bedroom is also on this level and ideal for guests that may prefer to sleep downstairs.
The Lake House is a perfect Ontario cottage rental for families and friends to gather year round.
Inside the Cottage
- Sleeps 10 (max 6 adults)
- 5 bedrooms (1 with king size Tempurpedic mattress, 1 queen, 1 double, 1 with 2 double, 1 with double/single bunks)
- 3 bathrooms - 1 4-piece bathroom, 1 3-piece bathroom (accessible friendly shower), 1 2-piece bathroom
- Wi-Fi (limited to 70 GB per stay)
- Central Air Conditioning and HRV
- Dishwasher, washer and dryer, mini fridge
- Four TVs - two with satellite service, one BluRay DVD player with DVD selection
- Street Fighter arcade game, Karaoke machine, Foosball, Pool table,
- Very well-equipped kitchen
Outside the Cottage
- Propane BBQ, pizza oven, and outdoor dining table
- Paddleboat, windsurfer (can be used as paddleboard), kayak
- Firepit with seating. Limited supply of firewood included.
Things you need to know:
- 1 medium or 2 small dogs are welcome but no aggressive dog breeds and dogs must be kept on property
- Depth of water off the dock is too shallow for motorized boats. Boats may instead be moored offshore.
- Linens are provided - please bring your own outdoor / beach towels
- Please note the woodstove is not available for use
- Rentals include a cleaning service; however, the cottage must be left in a tidy condition
- Garbage and recycling removal prior to departure is required
- Good snow tires are required for winter rentals
- Waterfront is an eastern exposure
Waterfront
The water is quite shallow, even off the dock, with a sand/silt bottom. There are few weeds.Close-By Attractions
- The Village Playhouse - Bancroft. Excellent small venue offering live theatre and shows in downtown Bancroft.
- Eagles Nest Lookout. Climb atop the Eagle's Nest Bancroft for a breath-taking view of the York River Valley. Located above down town Bancroft, off Hastings Street North, it's not something you'll want to miss.
- The Bancroft Mineral Museum.Located within a riverside park in Bancroft (10 minutes), this museum, housed in the fully-restored heritage train station is owned and operated by the Bancroft Gem and Mineral Club. Stop by and discover the history of the mining in the area, learn about mineral collecting, or explore over 400 local specimens, all on display in the 1200 square-foot showroom. The park also offers a playground and skatepark, and there's a nice trail along the river, leading to Millennium Park and beyond.
- Egan Chutes Provincial Nature Reserve. A bend of the York River has become a wetland with an adjacent sand flat, where poplar, white birch, ash, buffaloberry, and purple flowering raspberry grow. Minerals found here include nepheline, sodalite, biotite, zircon, and blue corundum. (20 mins)
- Silent Lake Provincial Park. Year-round park offering over 19 km of hiking trails and 17 km of mountain biking trails, with a beautiful lookout point over Silent Lake. There are two sandy beaches. In the winter, more than 34 km of groomed winter cross-country ski trails are available. (25 mins)
- Winter Activities.This Bancroft rental cottage is ideal for winter rentals too, Vance Farm Park is just 10 minutes away for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, or Silent Lake Provincial Park (above), and ice fishing is also an option for anglers, ice conditions permitting.
