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RECENT LISTING: Elegant Living Space; Nature Lover's Haven; Chef's Paradise

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Paul's Folly:  central hearth
Stair view: sliding doors to lakeview lounge. Wood stove for cold evenings.
View of main floor bedroom (queen)
Dining area
-set up for (smaller) table accommodation of six people or less
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

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Gilmour, ON
  • Popular LocationSteenburg Lake21 min drive
  • Popular LocationLimerick Lake Marina27 min drive
  • Popular LocationBon Echo Provincial Park96 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs: Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs: Den/Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Upstairs: Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master: Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

RECENT LISTING: Elegant Living Space; Nature Lover's Haven; Chef's Paradise

FIVE STAR EXPERIENCE NOW BOOKING FOR 2024!

Retreat to this lovely, spacious, unique stone cottage set in 5 quiet acres of woods, its dock on 2.5 km-long, spring-fed lake with herons, beavers, muskrats, otters, loons, elk and a lively group of vultures! The lodging is on the Monarch route, and is an amphibian haven, where other wildlife frequent.

This beautiful four-season chalet has all the modern considerations: dehumidifier, central air/heat pump, central vac, food fridge, beverage fridge, 2 double kitchen sinks, washer/dryer, wall oven (includes convection option), microwave, bread machine, waffle maker, stand mixer. Indoors, there is both a handy wood stove and a beautiful fireplace with an insert and fan to circulate heat or cooling. Outdoors, there's a sunken potash kettle fire pit. Substantial outdoor seating is provided for the various areas, and on the covered porch there's a bbq (and, additionally, a smoker for aficionados!)

For anglers, the lake has rock and largemouth bass, perch, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed.

For indoor bonding, a plethora of games, dvds and puzzles will suit most tastes. Fairly extensive, eclectic library. Netflix.

Adventurous, determined sorts (with kayaks or canoes!) may venture up the beaver dam terraces at one end of the lake which leads to a small sister lake. Others may choose to swim Wadsworth's breadth to a lovely rock point (we recommend taking a spotter along in the pedal boat for safety).

2400 square feet. Sleeps 8. 3+1 bdm, as the main floor den has twin bed accommodation. The ground floor bedroom (queen-sized bed) combined with main floor bathroom makes this listing comfortable for those with minor mobility issues. The den is quite soundproof from the main house, suitable for isolating later/earlier activities, or light/late sleepers. Upstairs, one bedroom has a king-sized bed, the other has a queen-sized bed.

Wonderful, drinkable well water gushes from every tap, so the property is completely safe for children; this water is tested regularly, and has never failed. Please protect our environment; we encourage our guests to avoid using plastic water bottles.

Wadsworth Lake is a limestone-based lake, resulting in excellent water quality. A public boat launch is located on the south end of the lake just off Weslemkoon Lake Road.

2022 update: Internet connection is via Starlink.

Absolutely NO PETS.

In these uncertain times, we are committed to the safety of our guests. Paul's Folly will be thoroughly cleaned and unoccupied for 24+ hours between bookings.

NB: Please be aware that sometimes the rate is quoted in US Dollars. Please place a tentative booking to see the full details in Canadian dollars.

Property manager

Alyson and Paul

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Absolutely! - sleeping buddies, movies, books

Events

No events allowed
Please confirm with property owner

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only, please. Pick up smoking refuse.
Safety: Do not build fires large, and do not leave fires unattended, indoors or out. Keep wood stove and fireplace insert doors closed at all times.
Stewardship: Be kind to the environment; small creatures may need support if they're in inconvenient spaces. Relocate gently.
BBQ: The BBQ should be cleaned/brushed after each use. Any excessive cleaning required after your departure will be deducted from your deposit.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please confirm with property owner
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tweed

Located in Tweed, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Limerick Lake Marina and Tanglewood Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Steenburg Lake and Egan Chutes Provincial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gilmour, ON

What's nearby

  • Steenburg Lake - 21 min drive
  • Limerick Lake Marina - 27 min drive
  • Chandos Lake - 53 min drive
  • Eastern Ontario Trails - 66 min drive
  • Bon Echo Provincial Park - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chip Truck - 22 min drive
  • Rock Cut Variety Take Out - 15 min drive
  • Beaver Creek Resort Inc - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RECENT LISTING: Elegant Living Space; Nature Lover's Haven; Chef's Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at RECENT LISTING: Elegant Living Space; Nature Lover's Haven; Chef's Paradise?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RECENT LISTING: Elegant Living Space; Nature Lover's Haven; Chef's Paradise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is RECENT LISTING: Elegant Living Space; Nature Lover's Haven; Chef's Paradise located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Steenburg Lake and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Limerick Lake Marina. Tanglewood Marina and Village Playhouse are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
We had a marvellous time at this cottage. Alyson couldn’t have been nicer. The cottage was epically stocked, comfortable and spotless. The only thing you may want to keep in mind is that is a less than 2 minute walk to the dock( we timed it), and it is not for those with mobility issues. It’s not treacherous or anything but someone unsure on their feet may find it difficult. The water is magnificent!!! So clean. Enjoy your stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation, 3 generations
The house was beautiful and clean. The kitchen had everything you need and pots and pans were in excellent shape. The lake was a short walk down the driveway and down a very well maintained set of stairs and a very well maintained dock, where we swam and fished and used the peddle boat. There is a big fire pit and lots of chairs. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
It was perfect. Lake was quiet and warm. Property is homely and well taken care of. We had a great relaxing time. Thanks again for lending us your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family oriented
It would have been nice to be there in the summer so we could have made use of the lake but for the most part we were a bunch of oldies so might not have used it too much. We had so much rain. It was awful but we did have decent weather on the weekend and were able to have a fire and play guitars and sing so that was great - maybe not for the neighbors. The place was definitely well equipped and it was great that there were two bedrooms downstairs since we had some people who would have had a hard time climbing the stairs. Several people had some eyesight problems and found that the lighting , especially in the bathrooms could have been brighter. We have not seen most of our family for a couple of years and I had lost a sister during that period so it was very nice to get together with everyone.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful relaxation 💕
The property is very clearly well loved and maintained. Everything was clean and organized and labelled 🙂 Swimming at the dock was wonderful and we really enjoyed kayaking on the lake. Back yard fire under the stars was exactly the thing we needed. Owners were very quick to respond. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

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