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Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway

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A garden pathway leading to a house with a dark roof and a wooden fence.
A wooden deck with a bench and a chair, flanked by two planters with flowers.
A two-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase.
A sunroom with large windows, two patterned armchairs, and a view of a wooded area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Kawartha, ON
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mitchell Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Shadow Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kawartha Lakes

Located in Kawartha Lakes, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Kirkfield & District Historical Society Museum and Station Gallery of Fenelon Falls are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Byrnell Golf Club and Fenelon Falls Marina. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Kawartha, ON

What's nearby

  • Balsam Lake - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Mitchell Lake - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Shadow Lake - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Balsam Lake Provincial Park - 14 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Fenelon Falls - 16 min drive - 21.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kirkfield Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kawartha Slices - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Station, The Works Chip Truck - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Portage House Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zehr's Menonite Market - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mitchell Lake, Balsam Lake, and Shadow Lake. Fenelon Fairgrounds and Garnet Graham Beach Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! thoroughly enjoyed our time there
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and updated. What you see in the preview is exactly what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation getaway

It was relaxing and quiet location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Stay

Very clean comfortable place to stay. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was exactly what we needed. We are renovating and needed a place close by for us and our two large dogs.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for us with our two dogs. It was very clean and comfortable. The nook with the comfortable chairs overlooking the river was my favourite spot
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed
Stayed 35 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Our stay was good, house is so nice. The furniture and beds can use an upgrade as well used and on their last legs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped rental. Nice layout and outdoor space. Pool table and indoor games kept us entertained on the rainy days and the back deck became the morning coffee spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location
Beautiful spot, lots of amenities. Could use a ladder on the dock and a revision of the listing to make a few things less confusing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage

My friends and I had a lovely stay! We loved sitting on the dock and looking out at the gorgeous river. We didn’t end up swimming at the river (instead we drove 7 minutes to a nearby beach) or taking the kayaks out but one definitely could if they wished! The fire pit was perfect in the evening to catch up and relax. The cottage was tidy and fairly clean, but the floors were a bit dirty (we just wore socks most of the weekend). Lots of sleeping spaces for a group— the king bedroom was especially lovely with the en suite bathroom. All in all we had a great stay and would definitely consider coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable, cozy, spacious and welcoming

Had a lovely stay here. Property was exactly as described. Property owner was accommodating and flexible with friendly, helpful and fast communication throughout.House is great, in a good location and with lovely views out over the river.The teens loved being able to kayak on the river and really enjoyed playing Pool and giant jenga in the games room.Worth noting that there aren’t doors on two of the bedrooms (which didn’t matter at all to us as they were private and at a distance from other spaces) in case you have a pet who you want to keep out of sleeping spaces.We have zero complaints, loved our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place to anyone looking for a family friendly place with lots of convenience, lots of space and great amenities. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Appealing

The house was faultless. The front garden is a good play area for all, adults and kids. The back garden is awesome, shaded areas and quiet. The access to the river was not good. There were loose steps, the gate couldn't be securely closed. the dock did not allow easy access to kayaks or canoe. The garden swing is dangerous, loose nails and screws and we did not use it as it seemed ready to fall down. There are better places if you have small children or seniors who want to access the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

No view and horrible access to river.

Needs a lot of TLC. The inside was OK except for the towel racks.The outside was horrendous. I was glad my grandson was Ill and couldn’t come because it would have been a nightmare. There is no view of the river because of the overgrowth. The swing was a broken down mess. There really was limited access to the river due to the treacherous broken down stairs.Very difficult for kayaking and fishing as the dock was slanted and half submerged in the water. Very disappointing property considering it has a fantastic potential .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful House

The house is wonderful. It is set up well as a short term rental. There was plenty of room for everyone and a variety of activities to do. I did not give a 5/5 rating as we did not feel that the dock was up to the same level of quality as the rent of the house and property. A key reason that we rented this house was to explore the Burnt River by kayak. We even brought our own kayaks so that there would be 4 available kayaks. However, we felt is was very hard to get in and out of a kayak from the available dock. As a result, only one out our party of 5 actually went kayaking. Based on my measurements, the lowest part of the dock was still about 21” above the water level. There were no available steps or ladder to assist. Fingers were pinched due to loose deck boards when attempting to get out of the kayak. We observed that about half of the dock was actually further up out of the water than the mentioned 21” and sloped away from the water’s edge. As mentioned, this is a wonderful house and we would love to return next year. However, we would need to know that the the river could more easily be accessed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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