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Farm Stay, One-of-a-kind Pool and Learn about Horses

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Exterior
Covered patio adjoining granite BBQ and outdoor kitchen
Massive double pool with water slide and water volleyball
Games room
Children’s area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Balcony or patio
The current price is AU$758
avg per night

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Kawartha Lakes, ON
  • Place, Devil's Elbow Ski Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Youngtown Rock and Roll Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Blue bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Games room

2 Double Futons

Library Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room

2 Double Futons

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

New Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Office

1 Double Murphy Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$758
avg per night

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About this property

Farm Stay, One-of-a-kind Pool and Learn about Horses

A year-round retreat for family vacations, reunions, weddings and horse lovers. With breathtaking views from the hills surrounding Bethany in Kawartha Lakes, Sky Haven Equestrian Centre is known for its immense sky views and luxurious accommodation. Heated DOUBLE pool with water slide, water volleyball and lighted at night! (May to October - bear in mind that the shoulder seasons can be unpredictably cold in Canada and may affect pool heating feasibility on rare occasions) Beginner Horse Experiences and Riding lessons as well as canoe restoration workshops. Hiking and walking trails, games room, office space, stunning atrium space with 360 degree country views (extra charges may apply). Fire pit with wood, basketball, bocce ball, trampoline, playground, badminton, table tennis, croquet, baseball & more. See for yourself! Search Sky Haven Equestrian online and on Youtube. Contact us for winter specials!

Your suite is the entire single level of one wing of the house. You will have a private entrance and driveway. Your suite and patio open to ground level. I live on site in a separate area. You will have exclusive use of the entire backyard with covered patio, lights, music, BBQ and outdoor kitchen and heated double 20x40 pools with water slide and volleyball net and underwater lights for night! There are wedding venues nearby, excellent caterers, Mosport race track, skiing and a short distance to lakes. My property is an ideal location for smaller year-round weddings - indoors or outdoors and reception. Please inquire about pricing for weddings and events.

Inquire about additional space.

In Bethany you will find a cafe with yummy treats and ice cream, an LCBO, General Store, IDA Pharmacy, Diner with take out Pizza and Gourley's Service Station.
Wutai Shan Bhuddist Garden is just down the road.
KIDS STAY FREE - when entering number of guests, don't enter your children under 17 years.

Equestrian activities should be booked in advance to ensure availability.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

100 max attendees

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Contact owner in advance to bring more pests

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking outside if ashtrays used

BARN IS OFF LIMITS WITHOUT PRIOR SPECIFIC APPROVAL for your safety and the horses

PETS MUST STAY INSIDE FENCED YARD OR YOUR SUITE WITHOUT PRIOR SPECIFIC APPROVAL

WALKS ON PROPERTY ARE ENCOURAGED BUT PLEASE ASK US TO SHOW YOU WHICH PADDOCK FENCES HAVE ELECTRIC FENCES for your safety

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1038509vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: 100 max attendees
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting

Frequently asked questions

Is Farm Stay, One-of-a-kind Pool and Learn about Horses pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Farm Stay, One-of-a-kind Pool and Learn about Horses?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Farm Stay, One-of-a-kind Pool and Learn about Horses on 24 May 2026 start from AU$758, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Farm Stay, One-of-a-kind Pool and Learn about Horses?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Farm Stay, One-of-a-kind Pool and Learn about Horses?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farm Stay, One-of-a-kind Pool and Learn about Horses?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farm Stay, One-of-a-kind Pool and Learn about Horses located?

This family-friendly Kawartha Lakes guesthouse is located in a rural location, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Devil's Elbow Ski Area, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fleetwood Creek Natural Area and Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden. Youngtown Rock and Roll Museum and Black Diamond Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Farm Stay, One-of-a-kind Pool and Learn about Horses Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Family Vacation

We spent over a week at the property, and everybody enjoyed the facility and hospitality of the host. The beds were comfy, the pool was warm, and there was plenty of room for us to sprawl out, play games, and explore. The horses were the perfect backdrop for a relaxing vacation, and were complimented by the views.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debra m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful and Deborah is wonderful. We celebrated our 50th Anniversary with 10 adults and 6 kids and had so much fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane RM

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed with my grownup children & grandchildren and we had a fantastic time. Deborah was accessible when needed and easy to talk with. Loved the double pool and it was used constantly. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

A great spot for a family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lesley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family reunion

It was an incredible weekend. the space was set up so well. We had 27 people of all ages and there was enough room and lots of activities for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pet friendly with big pool and games room

Host was very friendly and communication was great. Pet friendly was a bonus. Even though they were on site, host was good about giving privacy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Amazing stay! I had a group of friends (15 total and our dogs) to celebrate my up coming wedding and this place was the most perfect location. Lots of space indoors and out to play games and hangout. Deborah was so helpful and everything was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Canada trip in June

Debra was an amazing host her outdoor area was amazing with heated pool. She also made great recommendations of some places to go nearby. Port Perry is definitely a nice place to go. It’s only 20 minutes away and has great restaurants. Definitely will go back if I’m in that area again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mari M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family getaway

Our family had a great extended weekend here at this beautiful cottage! We had lots of young kids in our group and none of them were ever bored. There were so many activities available to us at the cottage, with the main attraction being the double heated pool. It was great to have Deborah show us around and always available when we had any questions. Highly recommend this cottage and would love to return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Utpal P.

Deborah is amazing, quickly responds to all queries.

Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding stay

Great for a family group, lots to do. Deborah was very accommodating and checked in regularly to ensure all was well. Beautiful setting for pre wedding event and photos. Very clean and kitchen had everything we needed. A few updates/ refreshes would align more with the price, one bedroom was quite warm as it didn’t have a window for air flow.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwenn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deborah is a great host

Fabulous communication. Property is exactly as described. Deborah is an excellent host. Beautiful property. Quiet and peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette

Our stay here for the bachelorette was AMAZING. The property is breathtaking and Deborah was a great host. Our stay was all adults but would also be great with family's as there is a swing set and trampoline aswell as the STUNNING pool. Her one dog kept us company all weekend which was also a bonus. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morsal S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

My friends and I spent our NYE weekend at this lovely place! Lots of space (we were a group of 10) and super comfortable. Deborah was a great host, very friendly and checked in to see if there was anything more she could do to make or stay better! Overall, I’d love to come again… maybe in the summer to be able to enjoy the pool area and on site activities!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We were absolutely thrilled with everything! Our host was amazing! From initial contact at booking, through the entire stay and departure, she was available and extremely helpful. The property was immaculate and perfect for our family of 10 adults and many small children. There was lots to do on site and space for everyone. The play area and pool were our favourites! The kitchen was very well appointed for cooking, baking and barbecueing. We rate it 5+ stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara and Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

April Wedding

We just hosted our small, 40 guest wedding at Sky Haven this past weekend. Everything was absolutely incredible. The weather didn’t want to cooperate for us, so everything was held indoors in the atrium and it fit our group perfectly. Deborah was an absolute delight to work with and she was so so helpful as we had to adjust our plans. Our guests and wedding party absolutely adored the location and it was such a great place to spend the weekend with all of our closest friends and family. We used the lower suite for the girls to get ready on the day of, and we felt like we had so much space to keep separate from the groomsmen.
Rehearsal dinner on the patio
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our small wedding

We chose Sky Haven to host our small wedding because of the beauty of the property. The lush green grass and trees, the beautiful gardens and of course the home itself. We loved taking advantage of all of the beautiful spaces inside and out. The atrium was a beautiful indoor space, flooded with natural light. The host Deborah was incredible, she was very prompt in communication and was a dream to deal, helpful, kind and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family weekend!

This place is just amazing. We were 18 adults and 3 kids and we all enjoyed our stay. The kids had fun in the pool, the trampoline and play structure. Enough space for everyone while being outside by the BBQ and pool or inside. The host is great and attentive. She responds quickly to any requests. The kitchen has everything you need (and more) for cooking meals and serving them. I highly recommend it. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ri S.

Deborah Is Amazing!

What an amazing experience! From the very beginning of planning this weekend Deborah has been responsive & very accommodating. Her property is so beautiful and fit our party of 12 so perfectly with room to spare. Her property is stocked with everything you could need during your stay. We will definitely be back in the near future! Thank you Deborah for making this experience so easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zalakbanu N G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional Stay & an Amazing HostDeborah is truly an outstanding host, and this place was top-notch in every way. I travel frequently with friends, family, and my beloved furbabies, and for me, the place and environment matter a lot. From the moment we arrived, it felt like home.We booked very last minute and were quite stressed, as we couldn’t secure anything until just a day prior. Deborah kindly accepted our booking and made everything absolutely perfect for us.Our group had different expectations, and this property met them all beautifully. I was looking for a serene, cozy space to relax, reset, and start the new year peacefully. My friends wanted a safe and comfortable environment for game nights and New Year celebrations without worry. My furbabies needed space to run, explore, and stay secure—and this place delivered on every front.Meeting the friendly horses was such a lovely experience, and the surroundings were simply beautiful.There was a small misunderstanding about the pool being open year-round, and Deborah handled it with complete understanding. She went above and beyond by offering sledding for our group of 10, which was incredibly thoughtful. We had an amazing day sledding down multiple hills while our furbabies safely enjoyed the space around us.This is by far one of the best places we have ever booked, and I would absolutely stay here again.Deborah, thank you for being such a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annesa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebrated our dog’s birthday here!

We booked this property for our dog’s birthday getaway! We have 2 reactive dogs and the owner is very understanding and accommodating. The fenced in yard is large enough to throw the ball around and for our 2 dogs to run and play without worrying about them wandering out. The best part is the dogs are allowed in the pool! We had an amazing time, beautiful property, the owner is very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this place! They have a nice game room area with pool table and shuffleboard and a good selection of books as well. Netflix was also available on the tv!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bliss at Sky Haven Retreat

We had a fantastic time at Sky Haven during our family reunion in August! The cottage stay was a true delight. The well-equipped kitchen made cooking a breeze, and the great pool added an extra layer of relaxation to the trip. It was wonderful to see how kid-friendly the place was, and the horse-riding opportunity was a big hit. We shouldn't forget to appreciate Erica's patience during the horse riding lessons. The pool table and indoor activities kept not only the youngsters but also the adults busy. Overall, it was a PERFECT getaway for families and anyone looking to unwind amidst beautiful surroundings. Thank you, Deborah, for your warm hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for all Ages!!!

Deborah's property exceeded our expectations for our diverse group of 14, spanning ages 6 to 85! Breathtaking views and lots of activities for everyone! The pool was definitely the highlight for the children. We really appreciated how there were lots of towels and pool toys available (one less thing to worry about!). There were also a variety of outdoor games like cricket, badminton and spike ball. During the evenings we took advantage of the billiard table and shuffleboard. The property was exactly as described and we would not hesitate to return for another stress free little getaway. Overall, great location, well equipped with all basic necessities, lots of privacy and spacious for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. We were two families with 4 adults adn 4 kids and stayed for 1 week. The place was large and we were extremely comfortable. It's worth mentioning how clean the house was compared to other rentals that we have stayed at. The kitchen was very well stocked with basics as well as plenty of cooking items. The pool was amazing and was definitely the best part for us. They had so many pool toys, beach towels, and lawn games. The host, Deborah, was really wonderful. She communicated well and helped us with anything we needed. Deborah lives on the property and she opened and closed the pool every day. Even so, we never felt at any point that we were being monitored or anything like that. It felt very private, and we had the bonus of having someone help take care of things on a daily basis.We did a horse riding experience at the stables, which was wonderful. We also did some little excursions that the kids really enjoyed--the Peterborough Zoo, blueberry picking, and the Wutai Shen Temple. Shopping was easy with Peterborough and Millbrook so close, and Bethany is just 2 minutes away for basic general store needs. Would be more than happy to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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