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Lakeside cottage at Upper Island Lake

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A wooden deck with a view of a calm lake, a wooden railing, and a person sitting with a pair of shoes.
A room with large windows overlooking a lake, a dock, and trees.
A two-story house with a dock extending into a lake, surrounded by dense forest.
A spacious living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A spacious living room with a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a lake through large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Aweres township, ON
  • Place, Kinsmen Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Sault College
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Agawa Canyon Tour Train
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Goulais River

Unorganized North Algoma is home to this cottage. Agawa Canyon Tour Train and Cross on the Hill are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Soo Curlers Association and Fort Creek Conservation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sinclair Yards, or consider a night out at Roberta Bondar Park Tent Pavilion.
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Map
Aweres township, ON

What's nearby

  • Kinsmen Park - 12 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Beaver Falls - 14 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Sault College - 19 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge - 22 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Agawa Canyon Tour Train - 22 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugar Shack - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Heyden Restaurant | Sault Sainte Marie on - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Country Style - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Northwinds Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside cottage at Upper Island Lake pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lakeside cottage at Upper Island Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside cottage at Upper Island Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside cottage at Upper Island Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside cottage at Upper Island Lake located?

Situated in Unorganized North Algoma, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Kinsmen Park, Hiawatha Highlands and Root River Golf Course. Beaver Falls and Wishart Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a beautiful property! Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2026
Thank you so much Jodie!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was everything we needed and expected. We were a group of former colleagues that worked in Peru of over 20 years starting 45 years ago. The spacious living area served us well for reminiscing, share photos and just hanging out. One of the couples came in their RV and were able to park on the property and join for meals and hanging out. The timing of our stay was perfect as the trees had just come into full colour. We highly recommend the Lake Side Cottage. The host was very accommodating and always answered our questions promptly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with great views of the lake! We enjoyed using the kayak and swimming off of the dock. The host was very responsive and friendly. We hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a spectacular place - one of the nicest cottages I have been to in Sault Ste. Marie. Would definitely rent again. Close to the city, beautiful lake and views, small beach for easy water entry. There are stairs down to the water and inside in case you have anyone in your party that might have challenges going up and down. We had a fantastic time - felt like home. Thanks to our excellent host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
Thank you for the kind comments, much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed your stay! Best regards, jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful house. It was ideal for our family of 6, three generations. The kids (11 and 14) loved the swimming and fishing, as did my son and I. Tons of bass, and lots to do in the area, but we spent most of our time at the house. We will be back. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
Thanks, Dan! We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again in the future! Thank you, Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great host. Absolutely stunning landscape and the house has a open, airy feel and modern while being cozy. Beds were all comfortable and the place was clean and welcoming. Super close for our skiing getaway.There were some issues due to low temps that were fully disclosed before our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is great for hosting a bunch of friends to hit the mountain biking trails. We would highly recommend this spot for being on the water, and so close to amazing bike trails!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were staying for an event in Sault and we had a great stay. Almost impossible to find a better view & Jim was a fantastic host. Property was clean & had everything we needed. Would recommend this house 1000x over.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing. The house is beautiful, well equipped, spacious, clean. Ideal to enjoy summer days in the beach, especially with small kids. For sure we’ll be back. Appreciate fast response and good communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thank you Paula!! Jim
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is very nice and very comfortable for the six of us.The view is also extraordinary.Our issues were that the oven didn’t work until we had to mess with the breaker box a few times.The dishwasher never worked.The grill needed a new tank installed it was extremely messy. Had to clean it in order to use it.The kitchen only had salt/pepper so not ideal if cooking.Again the place was great but the appliances didn’t measure up. We were told it will be fixed but until we were gone. Not ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Apologies about the grill. We've spoken with our cleaner, and she'll make sure it's thoroughly cleaned for all future guests. Miss communication on my part. As for the appliances, both the stove and dishwasher appear to be working properly. We'll continue to keep a close eye on them, as the winters can be tough on appliances. We're glad you stayed with us and hope you had a wonderful visit. We'd love to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lakeside Cottage

We really enjoyed our 4 day stay at this cottage. The place was clean and modern, and had a well stocked kitchen for cooking. A great view of the lake with lots of outdoor seating to take in the scenery. The location was perfect for our needs. Close to the city for amenities, but far enough away to give the cottage feel and to be a good base for exploring the beautiful area around Lake Superior.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful setting. Overall very happy with stay and cottage. Lots of room. Two suggestions to make better for future renters: 1) upstairs deck should have sides wire or cable lines also, for childrens safety', and 2) A/C would have definitely been a plus, the weather during the week was very humid so sleeping upstairs was a little uncomfortable. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Hi Ray, Glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your comments. We’ll look into getting them addressed. Jim & Lauren
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lakeside Stay

We truly can say we absolutely loved this place. We had eight in the group and there was tons of room! The beach area and dock were great for the kids as well as the adults. You wont find a better view than sitting on the massive porch that wraps the house. Jim was an excellent host. I cant say enough good things!! There is a cool little kayak to use, some life jackets and floating toys, we also brought 4 SUPs of our own. Thanks Jim you have a beautiful place here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thank you Adam! We appreciate the kind response... glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you back!! Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment we pulled into the driveway it has been a perfect vacation. I grew up in Upper Island Lake so I knew what to expect but my kids and grandkids were in awe. The house is beautiful, clean and decorated in a nautical theme which we loved! The stars at night were unbelievable, my grandkids swam everyday all day and we used the paddle board and kayak along with life jackets which was much appreciated. The BBQ wasnt clean but my son cleaned it up and we cooked the famous Pinos sausage Jim was a great host and vereything was thought of! The only thing missing was a small fireplace for roasting marshmallows but I can see there wasn't any space. I would recommend this place to everyone, even when it rained there is a large TV, games to play or you can to day dream out the windows while it rains. Its 15 minutes to town!! We also visited Hibbards Bay about 45 minutes drive down Hwy 17 towards Agawa Bay, stop an get a Apple Fritter at the Voyaguers Lodge! Or fresh white fish and chips. This was a perfect vacay with fresh clean water to swim in, a perfect little swim area for little ones and a diving doc for older kids or adults. The driveway is tricky cuz of the people driving down the road at full speed! 100% top notch place with so much to do or if you dont want to do anything just sit on the deck and enjoy the lake breeze and silence!! All the appliances worked well, no issues. Beds were comfy and we appreciated the fans in each room. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Thanks, Colleen! So glad you enjoyed your stay, and welcome back to the lake! It’s always great having you here, and we hope you had a wonderful time. Looking forward to seeing you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place, soon to be great I'm sure

Newly remodeled and at first glance the place was great, although upon closer look there was a lot unfinished, a lot of smaller things inoperable. Guessing these are the final touches to the remodel. No hanging cabinets in the kitchen, several lights and outlets not working, hose bib and ice maker not connected. None of which were critical to the stay, just annoyances and/or inconveniences. Overall the place was very good, perfectly positioned on the lake and very private. Great open spaces, high ceilings, and very clean. Communication with the owner was great. He responds immediately. Watch out for the trip hazard on the dock, a small metal pole coming up about 6 inches. We put a bucket over it after my daughter tripped and fell off the dock. .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Thank you for your comments. We actually just left the lake house and completed all of the deficiencies you’ve noted. Plus, added some improvements. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you’ll join us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, perfect location, quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house on an even more wonderful lake. We loved it! Highly recommend. The only downside was the walk down to access the gorgeous water, but I believe the host is working on this. Wonderful property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, spacious, modern property right on the lake. Jim was friendly and easy to communicate with. Great for a group of people!(Note: The house gets a bit warm and humid on hot days, but there are fans in each room to help manage)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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