Located on the beach, this 3-bedroom cottage accommodates 7 guests. It features a private boat dock and offers water views from the patio. Enjoy adventure activities like motorboating, hiking, and biking, while being close to Waterhouse Lake and Vanluven Lake. The property is pet-friendly for your furry companions.
Highlights
On the beach
A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
On beach
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue
Dock
Explore the area
Bancroft, ON
Waterhouse Lake
Place, Waterhouse Lake
4 min drive
Bancroft Gem and Mineral Museum
Place, Bancroft Gem and Mineral Museum
7 min drive
Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum
Place, Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum
7 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Children's bedroom off Kitchen
2 Single Beds
Queen bed off of Livingroom
1 Queen Bed
Queen Bedroom off Kitchen
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Main Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
3 BEDROOM LOOKOUT WATERFRONT COTTAGE - SPRING & SUMMER AVAILABILITY!
SPRING, SUMMER & FALL 2025/2026 AVAILABLE UPTO & INCLUDING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND!
***SPRING/SUMMER & FALL WEEKS & WEEKENDS STILL AVAILABLE UPTO AND INCLUDING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND!***
CONTACT GLYNNIS FROM KENSLYNNE COTTAGES ASAP FOR MORE INFO!
***NOW ACCEPTING SUMMER 2026 BOOKINGS!***
***SUMMER WEEKS STILL AVAILABLE BUT ARE GOING FAST!***
This 3 season cottage is nestled on a hill overlooking our beautiful Faraday Trout Lake, in Bancroft, On. The cottage sleeps up to 7 people. There are 3 bedrooms featuring 2 queen beds, 2 singles. The bathroom has a shower that backs onto the children's bedroom with single beds. New kitchen with new countertops and cabinets installed recently! The amenities this cottage offers are a full kitchen with small and large appliances, including a Kurig coffee maker, dishes and cutlery, and pots and pans. The bathroom includes a shower, and the living room is fully furnished living with a dining area for guests to relax and enjoy. All of our cottages include Amazon Firestick and DVD players. Attached to the cottage is a deck with beautiful views of the lake with patio furniture and propane BBQ, private dock, and rowboat with oars are provided to enjoy gathering with friends and family. Life jackets or (PFD's) are available for both adults and children in limited sizes upon request. We also provide a paddleboat and firepit, which are shared amongst the cottages.
As of June 2017, this propertys' kitchen has been fully renovated with new cabinets and countertops. Extension to main Dock has been installed! General Area Located on private lakefront property on Faraday Lake, which is about 4.9 miles from Bancroft. The shoreline is composed of sandy beach and rocky, picturesque areas. We are very particular about keeping both the interior and exterior areas clean, safe, and updated for all ages. Each cottage is completely private, with natural woodland surrounding each one.
Equipment Provided Each cottage is fully equipped with modern indoor plumbing, hot and cold running water, and showers. All cottages feature a TV, toaster, Keurig coffee machine, microwave, as well as a conventional electric range, and fridge. Our cottages contain either wood burning stoves or electrical heaters. There is a propane Bar-B-Q for each cottage. All cottages come equipped with their own aluminum or fiberglass rowboat and dock. There is one paddleboat to be shared by guests. Campfires can be arranged at a safe outdoor private pit near the shoreline (provincial restrictions may apply). Firepit is not shared. Wi-Fi Available! Grocery stores are approx 10 mins from cottages by car Kayaks and Canoes can be rented from: Trips & Trails Adventure Outfitting This reservation has a Flexible cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 30 days prior to the check-in date. A 100% refund is provided for travelers canceling at least 30 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travelers canceling from 14 to 29 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travelers canceling less than 14 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request. House rules: The primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, and pets permitted. No smoking inside the cottage and no buts will be permitted to be disposed of on property. We don't allow excessive drinking or load music on the property. A max of 2 pets cottage are allowed, but must be leashed, all animals must be picked up after on the property and disposed in garbage property. We require guests with dogs to bring extra blankets to cover furniture in case it ends up on furniture. We ask that the animal not be allowed on the furniture. All garbage and recyclables must be removed upon departure and taken to the local Faraday Township dump in clear garbage bags. We provide a Temporary dump pass and kit. The Facility is now charging for Temporary dump pass. This is included within the cleaning fee.
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Faraday
Located in Faraday, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum and Village Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bancroft Ridge Golf Course and Bancroft Ridge Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
Bancroft Gem and Mineral Museum - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
Old Tin Shed - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Tim Hortons - 9 min drive
Tim Hortons - 10 min drive
Subway - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 3 BEDROOM LOOKOUT WATERFRONT COTTAGE - SPRING & SUMMER AVAILABILITY! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at 3 BEDROOM LOOKOUT WATERFRONT COTTAGE - SPRING & SUMMER AVAILABILITY! ?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at 3 BEDROOM LOOKOUT WATERFRONT COTTAGE - SPRING & SUMMER AVAILABILITY! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 3 BEDROOM LOOKOUT WATERFRONT COTTAGE - SPRING & SUMMER AVAILABILITY! ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 3 BEDROOM LOOKOUT WATERFRONT COTTAGE - SPRING & SUMMER AVAILABILITY! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Faraday cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Waterhouse Lake and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Bancroft Ridge Golf Course. Baptiste Lake Marina and Bancroft Ridge Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Glynnis
Our family has been renting out our cottages for more then 20 years. We have implemented strict cleaning procedures of disinfecting the cottages between rentals. We provide mattress pads on all beds to keep our guests safe. We try to be on the property when our guests arrive and depart to ensure every guest has a good experience on our property.
Why they chose this property
The Lookout cottage offers our guest beautiful waterviews from the livingroom and attached deck. This cottage has a private firepit and private dock with rowboat for pur guests to enjoy. The kitchen was recently renovated. We offer free Wi-Fi and Amazon Prime, and Disney+ so guests can enjoy watching movies and their favourite shows.
What makes this property unique
This cottage offers guests a unique cottage experience to enjoy with their family. With both wooded and lake views. Out cottages are only 10-15 minutes from the town of Bancroft where guests can get groceries and do shopping.