Swift Cottage is located in the quaint resort town of Oxtongue Lake, minutes from Algonquin Park's west gate. Enjoy this beautiful cottage with two stone fireplaces, gorgeous gourmet kitchen and an open-concept great room. You'll find a games room in the finished basement with slate pool table. The wood grand staircase leads to the third floor where you will find three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a spacious master bedroom with it's own private full bath. Across a small cottage road there is a private gated sandy beach area with dock for use by Swift Cottage guests exclusively. There is also a screened-in gazebo in the front yard off the deck. The Swift Cottage is located close to hiking and biking trails, and only a stone's throw from Algonquin Park. Take a paddle from the dock to the Ragged Falls for a short day trip. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this four-season cottage. Great wilderness adventure is just out your door. Try canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, fishing and swimming in the summer. Use the cottage as a base for day trips into Algonquin Park. In the winter enjoy cross country skiing and snowshoeing from the cottage or take a short drive to the many cross country ski trails in Algonquin Park . If downhill skiing is on the agenda take a twenty minute drive to Hidden Valley Ski area for some winter fun! Then head back to the cottage to warm up around one of the cozy two fireplaces. WE DO NOT PROVIDE: BED LINENS, PILLOW CASES, COMFORTERS , BATH TOWELS, FLOOR BATH MATS or KITCHEN TOWELS. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN. WE DO PROVIDE FRESHLY LAUNDERED MATTRESS COVERS and PILLOW COVERS WHICH WILL BE CLEANED AFTER EACH DEPARTURE. ***IF YOU CHOOSE TO HAVE LINENS AND TOWELS DURING YOUR STAY THERE IS AN EXTRA FEE OF $20.00 EXTRA FOR EACH GUEST FOR THE ENTIRE STAY*** PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR PREFERENCE WHEN BOOKING OR INQUIRING IF YOU WANT US TO SUPPLY BEDDING AND TOWELS.
*During our off season( January - June and September- December we require a 3 day minimum stay)* *Summer rates are based on weekly rates the check in is 4 pm and check out 10 am this is strict so we have time to properly sanitize after each stay. *
CHECK IN FOR JULY AND AUGUST IS TYPICALLY IS SUNDAY TO SUNDAY AND WEEKLY ONLY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. *IF THE END OF THE MONTH HAPPENS OVERLAP THE FOLLOWING MONTH DURNING JULY AND AUGUST TO COMPLETE THE WEEKLY RENTAL THEN THE WEEKLY PEAK PERIOD WILL GO INTO THE BEGINNING OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH TO COMPLETE THE PEAK PERIOD.
A damage deposit is taken upon check in to ensure no damages occur during your stay. Private sandy beach area in front of the cottage, separated by the cottage road. With Algonquin Outfitters right next door you can rent almost any gear you may need to make your adventure come true, year around. The Swift All Season Cottage
We are thrilled to share our cottage with you and hope you make many fond memories with family and friends for many years to come!
Before you leave we just ask a couple favours to help our cleaning crew prepare for the next guests arriving later in the day.
- Please take all trash including bathroom trash bags to the garbage receptacle at Algonquin Outfitters. - Please load all dishes in the dishwasher and run it through the normal cycle to ensure there are no dirty dishes are left on departure. - Please place used sheets and towels in the laundry room and kindly start a load of towels on your departure. - Please make sure the thermostats are turned down to 17c in the winter. - Please lock all doors and return the key to the front desk where you checked in at Algonquin Outfitters on your departure. - Please wipe down all counter surfaces and stove top in kitchen area. - Please remove all food from fridge and wipe inside of fridge down. - Please leave the cottage in the condition it was rented to you. - The Swift All Season Cottage is pet free and smoke free, if you must smoke please do so outside and ensure no cigarette butts are ignited or left outside. - If the cottage is left damaged or untidy there is a cleaning fee applicable of $500.00 for extra cleaning or damage.
- If you exceed the number of persons stated and agreed upon you will be subjected to $500.00 charge and evection. We work on the honour system and trust you will too. - WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR STAY AND WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU AS RETURN CLIENTS FOR YEARS TO COME! PLEASE SIGN AND DATE THIS DOCUMENT INDICATING YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE REQUIREMENTS STATED ABOVE.
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
This property accepts cash
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
About the area
Algonquin Highlands
Located in Algonquin Highlands, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. Ragged Falls and Tea Lake Dam Picnic Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Algonquin Provincial Park and Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Provincial Park. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling and hiking nearby.
Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater - 27 min drive - 37.5 km
Arrowhead Provincial Park - 30 min drive - 43.7 km
Restaurants
Websters Beacon Specialty Shop - 9 min drive
Boiler Room Tap & Grill - 10 min drive
Bush Company - 10 min drive
Henrietta's Pine Bakery - 9 min drive
The Moose Cafe - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Swift's All Season Cottage - Dwight, Ontario pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Swift's All Season Cottage - Dwight, Ontario?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swift's All Season Cottage - Dwight, Ontario on 31 May 2026 start from AU$445, 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 Swift's All Season Cottage - Dwight, Ontario?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Swift's All Season Cottage - Dwight, Ontario?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Swift's All Season Cottage - Dwight, Ontario?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Swift's All Season Cottage - Dwight, Ontario located?
This family-friendly Algonquin Highlands cottage is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Oxtongue Lake and Beetle Lake Trail. Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Provincial Park and Ragged Falls are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved staying at this property. It was very well stocked, the location was perfect and we were able to have space for all of the family. Having the games room downstairs was great!!
Beautiful cottage with well appointed kitchen, appliances and very completely stocked kitchen. Lots of room for all to gather together or to find a quiet space if desired. Plenty of room on the back deck as well as on the dock. My family spent most of their time in the lake.
We had a group of 8 adults for a weekend getaway. The cottage had plenty of room for all of us. The beach area was great for swimming and we a great time kayaking to the falls up the river. It was also really nice to be so close to algonquin outfitters to rent an extra Kayak for the day. I would recommend this cottage.
We had a wonderful stay in Dwight! The fall colours were incomparable and amazing! The house had LOTS of room and fun things to keep everyone entertained! We plan to be back! Thanks for the use of the house! We are leaving with great memories.
Bruce and Wendy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2020
Hi Wendy and Bruce,
We are happy you all had a great time at the cottage! Your welcome back anytime!
Stay safe and thanks again for staying at The Swift all Season cottage!
Best regards, Sue and Rich
Overall this property has everything needed for a great stay...with more than enough space indoors, and access to a private sandy beach outdoors...great SUP and kayak area, and then there is the waterfall a short padal....Thanks
Ernest J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracy D.
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Family time
The cottage was beautiful and lots of character. A lot of spiders in the cottage but due to age and location I’m sure that is normal. A lot busier area than we though and we thought we were right on the water. In saying all that the dock was directly across
the road and was veryvnice
The cottage was great ! Everything you need is there to help with your stay the private beach area was awsome. The only thing i would complain about but not really an issue is you have to bring slippers for inside even thought you have to take off shoes when we stepped inside the floor was sandy and lots of little spider webs that dosent really matter
to my ffamily but some might have issieissue
My family truly enjoyed this vacation. The cottage is so well furnished and so spacious, you could always find a quiet space to sit back to relax and read. The fact that the kitchen was so spacious and so well equipped with quality tools to prepare our meals was an added bonus rarely found in rental properties. We enjoyed canoeing and kayaking to the falls during the day and gathering around the fire pit at night. It did get quite warm in the bedrooms upstairs at night but there are plenty of fans in all rooms to make it more comfy. The cottage is adjacent to highway 60 so it did get a little noisy at times during the night. Keeping the windows closed and the fans on at night really helped a lot. Thank you very much Sue and Rich for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Anne H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2021
Thanks so much Anne for your wonderful review. If you guys ever want to rent again contact me directly and we can work something out for you and the family. Take care! Sue
It was like coming home. You know when you walk into someone’s house and it just feels loved, calm and comfortable, that was the swift cottage.
Because of that the famjam (we had our 4 kids with us, 5month old, 2.5,9&11 year old) all adjusted seamlessly.
When we drove up I won’t lie we didn’t realize it was literally right beside the hwy60 and with little kids we were a bit worried but honestly it wasn’t an issue. The noise wasn’t an issue either you still hear the beauty trees surrounding the property and birds chirping.
The rooms all have great space and the games room was epic for unwinding and rainy days. The walk-in level was also really cool temperature wise which was awesome since it was a heat wave. Despite that there were so many good fans too that we didn’t feel uncomfortable.
The private gated beach and all the water toys was perfection. The Canoe, my dad (we surprised my parents with this trip and took them too) took out and he felt so good it had been years since he had paddled.
There are also a ton of hiking trails close by. There is one literally down the road “beetle lake trail” that loops around the lake oxtongue but the bridge to link the sides broke so it’s two trails now and can’t do the loop. If you want a good lookout go to the other side of the lake entrance has 3 beautiful ones so we did that side of the trail. Rugged falls is also a 5 min drive and one of the top 10 waterfalls in Ontario.
Can’t say enough about this place!
This property is in a great spot and very close to the east gate of the park. The cabin was very clean and the hosts were highly responsive. Highly recommended!!!
We truly enjoyed our stay at Swift cottage. The property was exactly as described. Beds were really comfortable, although no AC, there were sufficient fans to cool off. It was nice that it was so close to an outfitter store as we took advantage and rented kayaks for a day and paddled up to Ragged Falls, quite a neat experience. My only suggestion would be to let guests know that paper towels and toilet paper are not provided, it is quite far to go back for those amenities. I would definitely come back!!
Jose W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Heike B.
27 June 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication
Beautiful location and beach area.
Not aware that the property backed onto the main highway. Lots of traffic noise. Ceiling fans needed dusting and the bedroom windows cleaned. Screen door kept popping out. Deck chairs are old and need to be replaced. Couldn’t figure out how to use the keys. Thankfully we had the door code from the store. Also didn’t like bringing the bedding for 5 people. Covid isn’t spread that way. Lots of extra work I didn’t want to do on a vacation. Please review this outdated policy.
Overall we enjoyed the property.
We had an really nice vacation at your cottage. Everything was in tip top shape. The weather sisnt cooperate very much but it was a great stay otherwise. Highly recommend !
Cheers !
We all enjoyed our stay. Unfortunately we can’t predict the weather accurately just the weather app lol. So we had a lot of rain. With that being said we did not get to do a lot of the things we wanted to do. But it is a great area to be right beside Algonkin Park. But the cottage is a great place to stay. Our children loved taking the canoes out on the lake. Thanks to Rich and Sue. Very nice couple.
On the water with access to lakes, plenty of space. Firepit and dock for cabin use only. Comes with everything you need except for food and linen(covid req). A nice plus is decent wifi.
Great week just spent at the Swift cottage with our family.
Cottage was clean and well stocked with all amenities. 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms were a bonus, perfect for everyone to have their space. Games room came in handy on our rainy day. Beach was perfect for the children and fire pit was awesome for making s’mores.
Thanks Sue & Rich
Sue's cottage is very spacious and beautifully furnished, has just about everything you need. The cottage itself is conveniently located 15min away from Algonquin Park and a 30 second walk from the Algonquin Outfitters store (also owned by Rich and Sue) right by the water. We rented some canoes from them and had a fantastic day trip paddling to the Ragged Falls. Sue was very accommodating and always answered any questions or concerns I had. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed a much needed stay from covid-fatigue. We would love to come back again, thank you Sue for being such a wonderful host.
We spent a winter week at this cottage and had a wonderful stay. The cottage is very spacious, warm, and cozy, very well-equipped kitchen. The location is perfect for winter sports, cross country ski and snowshoe trails are around the corner, no driving is required. We visited Stubb’s Falls and Lions lookout (35 min driving). We enjoyed our evenings watching TV near the fireplace and playing billiards in the game room. Special thank you to Rich and Susan for the Christmas tree that was set-up for our kids prior to our arrival! We are definitely coming back.
Irina V.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2021
Thanks guys you and your family are welcome to stay at the Swift All Season cottage anytime!!
Sue and Rich