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Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination

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Birds eye view of property
Lakeside Deck - Great for socializing, BBQ'ing and morning sunsets!
Sunset off the dock!
Main entrance / large driveway
Lakeside Deck - Great for socializing, BBQ'ing and morning sunsets!

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sebright, ON
  • Dalrymple Lake
    1 min walk
  • Carden Alvar Provincial Park
    3 min drive
  • Canal Lake
    13 min drive
  • Barrie, ON (YLK-Lake Simcoe Regional)
    44 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination

**Small party specials available upon request.

Are you looking for the ultimate cottage experience or private retreat? Family friendly or Group Welcoming. This is it! Family owned since 1975, our 50 acre property is located on the edge of Lake Dalrymple. It has 500ft of private beach, private dock, private boat launch, private boat rental and even a private pond for swimming and fishing!

This location has hosted many guests and we’ve made so many amazing family memories over the years. Now, we want to be able to share it with others to enjoy similar experiences that this spacious and private retreat has offered to us! Many of our past guests have said "the pictures just do not do this property justice! It’s amazing!!

**Pets - Please submit request through inquiry prior to booking. Hypoallergenic pets preferred.

Newly renovated - From the upstairs social room you will experience 180 degrees of sunset facing lakefront view, that also overlooks the sprawling lakefront lawn, beach and private dock. The room is open concept with beautiful post and beams and runs into the dining area and kitchen. The space is incredible, comfortable and a dynamic place to cook in and entertain!

In the kitchen you will find all the necessary appliances -fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave. Additional extras include a wine fridge and smaller beverage fridge's throughout the house, along with a large freezer and washer and dryer located downstairs in laundry room. Additionally, the house is equipped with air conditioning and highspeed internet for your comfort and convenience!

Upstairs Rooms Include:
1) Master Bedroom with Lake View, King size bed, TV, walk in closet and on-suite two-piece bathroom.
2) Bedroom #2: Queen size bed, baby crib + closet.
3) Bedroom #3: Queen Bed + closet.
4) Bathroom: Freestanding Tub, separate new shower, double vanity sink and toilet.

Downstairs:
5) Entertainment Room: Large social room with lakefront sliding doors opening up to a patio, 70" Smart TV, gas fireplace (coming), sectional couch, and lake view.
6) Laundry room including washer, dryer, sink, and stand up freezer.
7) Bathroom: Stand up shower, sink and toilet.
8) Bedroom #4: Two Double Beds
9) Bedroom #5: Queen Bed, Lakeview

Outdoor Amenities:

Boat Rentals: Boat rentals are available through local companies Lake Dalrymple Resort (Fishing Boats) and Lake Country Adventures (Pontoon Boats, PWC/Jet Skiis), offering delivery and pick up for your convenience! Guests will also have exclusive access to your own private dock and boat launch!

Beaches: This property is equipped with two beaches! Yes, two, and all to yourself! The Lakeside beach spans 500ft in length, and is great for beach activities such as horseshoes or washer toss which are provided complementary. The pond-side beach is fantastic for swimming and wading into the water, building sand castles and complemented with a swimming raft and a 20ft pondside deck for socializing or sun-tanning!

The Lakeside beach is also complemented by a 100ft dock, with a large social platform that is great for fishing, sun-tanning, socializing and soaking up the lake breeze! The dock can park up to four boats, so if any guests own their own watercraft, they should feel free to bring it along and utilize the dock and private boat launch! Complimentary for our guests, we also have kayaks, canoe, stand up paddle board and paddle boat!

For more information and details, please visit link below for our Cottage Manual / Guide… this provides a wealth of information and should also answer many of the commonly asked questions!

**Please Note**
- This is not a hotel or a resort. We do our very best to meet our guests special requirements or requests. Although, certain situations may arise when we are unable to do so. We apologize in advance if this is the case.

- This is a family friendly and group welcoming destination. We want you to enjoy your vacation and have fun, but please note that it is not a place for parties.

- Pets : Please ask us about our pet policy.

- Dock / Boat Launch - From time to time property owners may require to utilize the boat launch but will arrange with rental guests to ensure your privacy is not impacted.

We live close by, so if you need to get in touch with us for any reason, it's extremely easy! But, don't worry...we won't invade your privacy!!

Should you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us directly!

Your hosts,

Mary Lou & Bruce.

Property manager

Mary Lou Both
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
**Pets - Small non-shedding dogs only.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Carden

Located in Kawartha Lakes, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carden Alvar Provincial Park and McRae Point Provincial Park, while Leacock Museum and Sunshine and Company are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Sebright, ON

What's nearby

  • Dalrymple Lake - 1 min walk
  • Carden Alvar Provincial Park - 3 min drive
  • Casino Rama - 24 min drive
  • Balsam Lake - 28 min drive
  • Shadow Lake - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Washago Station - 20 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quaker Oaks Farm - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this cottage in Kawartha Lakes is on a lake, steps from Dalrymple Lake and close to winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Carden Alvar Provincial Park is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family stay
This property was fantastic for our family's summer cottage getaway - lots of space and great layout inside and out. Lake was a bit too weedy for swimming off the dock but the pond was a great alternate option. Hosts were responsive and helpful - we had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves and make some wonderful family memories. Thank you Mary Lou!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Getaway
An amazing property with lots of room both inside and outside to enjoy a family holiday. Very clean, everything you needed was available at the cottage. Host is very responsive. Overall, an excellent place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family cottage week
We had a wonderful family vacation. Property was private. Lots of room for indoor and outdoor activities. The lake has lots of moss so we swam in the pond. This huge lake is perfect for fishing. The owner of the cottage was very friendly and easy to reach out to. Answered our questions quickly. Overall a fun week even when we had a full day of rain!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Beautiful lakefront property
The property and house are beautiful and spacious. It was more than big enough for the 8 of us. Everything we needed was available and well organized. Having access to the canoe/kayaks/etc. was very nice, and I really like the fire pit and location for a campfire. My only complaint is that the listing says there's a hot tub, but there is not. We were specifically looking for a place that had one, so this was quite disappointing. But overall it was an enjoyable stay and a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hardik J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous place to spend time with friends and family
I cannot put into words of how gorgeous this place is. Everything was clean when we arrived, and the host contacted me to ensure that the check in was smooth. They have everything you need and plus some. I will recommend my friends to visit this place. Easy to find, quiet, and just a beautiful place to have fun.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Connor Moody
Beautiful house with a Fantastic view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harrie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful!
We all, 3 generations, were very impressed with spaciousness, location and layout of the property. Very comfortable, clean, accommodating, cozy and decorations in tune with the location. Bedrooms and beds very comfortable. Great property and……thanks again MaryLou !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amir H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A+ host
Great property, amazing for the kids, best host ever, easiest to deal with, she accommodated all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing and frogs!
The property and accommodations were great. We enjoyed our family get away and ate all our meals out on the deck with a view of the lake! The house is well equipped and the beds are very comfy. The only unfortunate downside was that the pond is not swimmable this year and we had really looked forward to that! The kids enjoyed the Sandy beach and exploring for frogs- just were not able to fully enjoy the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buddies Place
Great week close to home so travel was easy. Great host's and Buddy and his family kept us entertained. Host's where very close by so were easy to get hold of but we had no issues everything was as advertised thanks again for helping our family have a wonderful holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Getaway Location
Absolutely stunning cottage and property, with great amenities and ice cold AC for those hot summer days! Mary Lou and Bruce were great hosts. We would be happy to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sylvia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing!
This property was gorgeous! It might easily be one of our favourites. The inside of the cottage was very spacious and tastefully decorated. MaryLou was very quick in answering all my questions and made our stay very comfortable. I will highly recommend anyone who wants to get together with many generations! Everyone will have their own space and things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sister's Weekend 2022.
We had a group of 11 people, myself and 3 sisters and our daughters. There was plenty of room for everyone. The outdoor spaces are amazing. kitchen is well appointed and stocked with everything you need. The house was spotless and the bedrooms were inviting. Our group really had a great time. Our host, MaryLou was very helpful, quick to answer questions and provided all the necessary information before checkin. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, great experience!
We were thrilled with how clean the cottage. Yard was well maintained. Beautiful view over looking the lake. Nice screened in porch. Upper deck with seating. Seating on the dock and around outdoor fire pit. Recycling/garbage area well organized. Bedding could have been a bit more substantial for cooler night, most had thin cotton quilts. Waterfront a bit weedy at the shore. But overall a great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan L., Lakeshore, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable!
My family and I spent a week and found it to be clean and accommodating! They supplied everything you could imagine and the home was tastefully done. We had a great time! The only thing that was somewhat disappointing was the lake. It was full of weeds and not suitable for swimming. However, the kids did play in the pond. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naz G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
It was nice and clean as it shows on the pic , everything was perfect. All of us made a very good memoirs of this beautiful cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
We rented the place for a week for the extended family including 6 kids. We had a great time. The cottage was roomy and nicely updated. The cottage and property had lots of room and activities for the kids. Even enough space for the parents and grandparents to enjoy once the kids were a sleep. Mary Lou was so nice and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of a kind indeed!
My husband and I rent a cottage every year, and take our kids and grandkids. Everything was perfect! Lots of room inside and out, very clean and Mary Lou and Bruce were perfect hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun time!
We made a lot of fun memories! The children were non stop fishing,swimming and kayaking!! It was all available at their finger tips so they were well entertained making it a very wonderful vacation for even us as parents to 5 children!😉
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Family Vacay Since Covid
We had a FANTASTIC stay here! There were so many things to do between the canoes, kayaks, peddle boat, and swimming pond. It was great to have the privacy that this property provides while still being close enough to Orillia to take advantage of things like Kawartha Dairy and Costco! The house itself was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. It was very helpful to have all the basic cooking and baking utensils and appliances available in the kitchen, and the coffee drinkers in our group loved having access to a Keurig! It was really easy to get a hold of the owners and they were really helpful to answer any questions we had. All in all, it was a great trip that had the kids (and adults) in the group wondering why we had to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great owners!
Stayed with my family, parents, siblings and their families. Everyone had an amazing time! The pond was great for the kids to fish and swim. Bruce and Mary Lou were fantastic hosts. The cottage was recently renovated and it is very well done. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Family Vacation
Our family friend group usually goes on an annual camping trip and this year we decided the rent a cottage as one of the people in the group was pregnant. We had such a great experience and everything was as expected! Every communication with the owners was pleasant and they answered all our questions and took care of our every need. We had such a great time that this may be our new annual tradition.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mary Lou Both

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Welcome to Lake Dalrymple, the property we are proud to call home since 1975!
My husband Bruce and I operate a small family run marine and property services business, alongside managing rental properties which we truly enjoy!
This property is now our third rental that we have completed over the 47 years on Lake Dalrymple, and we are looking forward hosting a long list of new and returning guests to share our little slice of paradise!

Why they chose this property

Our property is situated on 51 acres of private property, which fully accessible to our guests. Please help yourself get oriented, take a very short walk down to the lake and out on to the dock while soaking in the lake breeze, or a scenic walk around our private pond which is all fully accessible to our guests with water equipment provided for guest convenience! We hope our peaceful, private & rural setting will help you escape for a relaxing vacation.

What makes this property unique

You want to have a wonderful holiday, vacation or just a getaway for a couple nights, and we want that for you too. We believe that when you are here, you will feel at home, no matter how long you are staying and that you will be relaxed, comfortable, safe and happy.

We live close by, so if you need to get a hold of us for any reason, it's extremely easy! But, don't worry...we won't invade your privacy!!

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English

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