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Island Retreat: Hot Tub, BBball, pickleball, boats, in Fine Homebuilding mag

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A spacious wooden cabin with high ceilings and large windows.
A rustic cabin with a wooden interior, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and a wooden staircase.
A cabin with two wooden beds, a staircase, and large windows overlooking greenery.
A cozy cabin with a high ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
A wooden cabin with a deck and large windows, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Tichborne, ON
  • Place, Eagle Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bobs Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Frontenac Provincial Park
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

1- main cottage upper

1 Queen Bed

2. bunk bed room- main first

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

3- queen main 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

4 - Guest cottage loft

1 Queen Bed

6- bunk bed - guest cottage

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

7- tree house

1 Queen Bed

8. Bunkie

4 Single Beds

9- tent

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1: main house

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2: Guest Cottage

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3: Exterior bathroom by bunkie

Toilet

Bathroom 4: Outhouse

Toilet

outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Parham

Located in Central Frontenac, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Meisel Woods Conservation Area and Sharbot Lake Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parham Fairgrounds and Railway Heritage Park. Consider Soldiers Memorial Hall for a night out or White Lake Fish Culture Station if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Tichborne, ON

What's nearby

  • Eagle Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bobs Lake - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Frontenac Provincial Park - 38 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Invista Centre - 47 min drive - 65.2 km
  • Kingston Centre - 53 min drive - 72.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Retreat: Hot Tub, BBball, pickleball, boats, in Fine Homebuilding mag pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Island Retreat: Hot Tub, BBball, pickleball, boats, in Fine Homebuilding mag?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Retreat: Hot Tub, BBball, pickleball, boats, in Fine Homebuilding mag on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$3,684, 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 Island Retreat: Hot Tub, BBball, pickleball, boats, in Fine Homebuilding mag?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Retreat: Hot Tub, BBball, pickleball, boats, in Fine Homebuilding mag?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Retreat: Hot Tub, BBball, pickleball, boats, in Fine Homebuilding mag?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Retreat: Hot Tub, BBball, pickleball, boats, in Fine Homebuilding mag located?

This family-friendly Central Frontenac villa is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Eagle Lake, Parham Fairgrounds and Eagle Lake Beach. Long Lake Beach and Bobs Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a retreat!!!

This is the second straight year that our college basketball team has visited Badour Island Retreat to start our season. This is the perfect spot for a large group. There are plenty of beds and activities. The scenery is beautiful. My team and I have been thoroughly impressed on both visits and are looking forward to returning next year. Thanks Marla!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A treasured place for our families to stay connected and close.

A special retreat on a hilltop overlooking a beautiful lake, Badour is the perfect place for mutli family gathering. It has everything you need and is lovingly cared for by Larry and Marla. We hope to be there for many years to come.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fun family getaway

Our stay at Badour was fantastic. Marla and her team made everything very simple. They really do have everything there. Great swimming, boating, views, beach around the corner. The icing on the cake for us was the basketball court and ping pong tables. Ll the kids had a blast and slept well every night! Truly awesome place!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Unforgettable Team Fall Excursion at Badour Island Retreat

Our Brighton Dragon Boat Club recently spent a few days at Badour Island Retreat, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. This private island on Bob’s Lake offered the perfect blend of tranquility, adventure, and togetherness — exactly what we needed for a team getaway. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the natural beauty and thoughtful layout of the retreat. The main cottage was spacious and welcoming, with soaring ceilings, warm pine interiors, and stunning views of the surrounding forest and lake. Each additional space — the bunkie, guest cottage, treehouse, and glamping tent — added its own charm and gave everyone room to relax and recharge. We filled our days with paddling, swimming, pickle ball tournaments, and long chats around the fire. The lakeview hot tub was a favourite, and the well-equipped kitchen made it easy to cook meals together. Whether we were lounging in hammocks or exploring the shoreline, every moment felt special. Badour Island Retreat gave us the space to bond as a team, reflect on the season, and enjoy nature at its finest. We left feeling refreshed and connected Highly recommended for clubs, families, or anyone looking for a truly unique escape.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent experience

I booked this place for myself and a group of friends. We all had a great time! The cottage was and its surrounding guest houses were very cozy. The kitchen was fully loaded which allowed us to cook a variety of fun meals together. Being able to stargaze on the dock at night was a very nice treat! I would recommend this to anyone thinking of booking a larger accommodation for a weekend on the lake :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great combination of a rustic cottage compound with everything you need

We were a total of 12 with a grandma, 3 kids, some friends and 2 dogs. Lots of sleeping options and a good open area in the main house for meals, playing and hanging out. Many options for fun from canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, waterskiing, tubing and just swimming. We also used the basketball court, ping pong table and hot tub. Close enough to the marina and nice spot on the lake. Coordination was a little harder than normal with Covid but Marla and Martha were very helpful. We’d definitely go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2024
Thank you for your very thoughtful review and for staying with us. We have added a bunkie and pickleball. Consider us for 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blessing to our family!

We had a really great stay at the cottages on the island! What a beautiful property. Thank you for sharing it with us. We truly enjoyed the relaxation and the excellent fishing. The graduating seniors made memories to last a life time. Your cottage provided a week of connecting and memory making. We wished we could have stayed another week. You are blessed to own this property. Thanks so much! PS - one year later we are still talking our time on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A real treasure!

Great location! Lovely Host! Comfortable cottage! I would definitely recommend a stay here, particularly for a large group or family (12-15 people).
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great island complex on beautiful lake

This vacation is for those wishing a true Ontario lake cottage experience. Bob's Lake is wonderful, very beautiful vistas and sunsets, relatively underdeveloped (compared to the Muskoka's), This compound is relatively old with a long staircase to the water (70+ steps) and complicated septic system. If you are looking for the convenience of road access, new construction, air conditioning, true flush toilets, etc., I would urge you to consider the other properties offered by the owner. I've toured them and they are quite modern. Back to Badour Island. The main cottage is stunning with an absolutely magisterial view from the main bedroom. You feel like you are living in the forest with 360 degree views and multiple screened windows. The main section of the cottage provides a great living area with couches, kitchen, and table. The main area of this section can be used to play ping pong or, as we did, to hang the wonderful hammock. The other two bedrooms are nice as well. The guest cottage has a different orientation so has different views to the West. Also a very nice cottage with small bedroom with bunk beds and a great bedroom on the second floor with it's own balcony. The tree house is cute but we didn't use it -- would be suitable for one or two additional guests. There are three septic systems on the property. They are not hard to maintain properly but do require a bit of attention. We encountered no problems with this. The water is fabulous for swimming and is immediately very deep so perfect for diving. We loved the waterfront area with its decks, boats, and shed (with beer fridge). Marla was a great host who helped us through some of the minor annoyances of country living (like a power outage when we arrived) and ensured our stay was pleasurable. The surrounding area is fun to explore and there is a decent selection of groceries and other items in nearby communities. All in all, a very relaxing vacation in a very nice compound on a stunning lake.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
It was great hosting you Jordan!! The main cottage was built in 1992 and we do have air conditioning in the fabulous second floor bedroom of the guest cottage. But I agree, Badour is for the total cottage experience. Those wanting more luxury, should stay at The Eagle, HomeAway listing 372663 or see it at www.bobslake.com. You get the same gorgeous lake, but you can drive up to your air conditioned cottage.
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