Pet friendly-Classic year around waterfront family cottage located on pristine Grass Lake/ Loon Lake in Kearney, just outside of Huntsville. Ideal family getaway for a week or a few days to take a break and relax. Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with everything you need to enjoy your stay, satellite TV, BBQ, High speed internet, microwave, fire pit, firewood. Perfect sandy lake entrance, excellent swimming, fishing, and just relaxing. Large lakeside deck off the kitchen/living room for lounging and stargazing. Includes 2 canoes, 2 kayaks. July-August full week rentals only Sat.-Sat. Just outside of Kearney in the Huntsville area. 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 travellers cancelling at least 30 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 14 to 29 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 14 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request. Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Kearney
Located in Kearney, this cottage is on the beach. Almaguin Highlands Golf & Country Club and The Ridge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big East River Provincial Park and Mikisew Provincial Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
Arrowhead Provincial Park - 42 min drive - 56.8 km
Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater - 49 min drive - 67.3 km
Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course - 52 min drive - 72.0 km
Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course - 54 min drive - 74.2 km
Lake of Bays - 60 min drive - 82.2 km
Restaurants
The Winner's Circle - 10 min drive
Passera Cottage Kitchen - 60 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Quiet Getaway- Waterfront cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Quiet Getaway- Waterfront cottage ?
As of 25 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Getaway- Waterfront cottage on 27 June 2026 start from AU$345, 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 Quiet Getaway- Waterfront cottage ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is Quiet Getaway- Waterfront cottage located?
Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 25 miles (40 km) of Almaguin Highlands Golf & Country Club, Doe Lake Park and Township of McMurrich Monteith. Palette Lake and Waseosa Lake are also within 32 miles (52 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful and private and cozy cottage. Great place to unwind and relax with family and friends. Very friendly property manager. We had a great time. U would highly recommend!!
Fantastic well equipped cottage in a perfect location - the lake is beautiful. Bryan is a great host too!
Helen B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Courtney E.
7 Oct 2018
Charming and peaceful
Absolutely amazing. Peaceful, quiet and stunning. The stars and the morning view were picturesque.
Courtney E.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2020
Thank you very much for the kind review we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Grassroots. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again. We think it is a slice of heaven so glad you enjoyed the stars and the morning views from the deck. Bryan
The perfect size for a family or couple with an amazing view and beautiful lake to enjoy. I'd definitely stay there again. But make sure you download offline directions, getting there was reasonably easy but data and networks could be patchy. WiFi included at the cottage.
This property was perfect! It had all the amenities we required. The lake was quiet, excellent swimming, and beautiful sunsets. The host was phenomenal. Most importantly, our dogs had a blast! Will definitely book again if the host will have us!
Diane F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2022
Diane was the perfect guest, very respectful of our place. Welcome back anytime!
Bryan and family provided the beautiful, clean, comfortable home away from home. Everything was ready 😊. Enjoyed the view, the sunset, the kayak, the lake, the terrace, the bay window…enjoyed every moment there – definitely want to come back.
This was a beautiful cottage. Very clean and well maintained. Excellent heating for winter weather. All amenities available. Property was very responsive. A wonderful rental experience.
If you’re looking for a lakefront cottage for a small group of friends or family - this is the place. It’s better than the photos in the listing - beautiful view with a fire pit, kayaks & canoes for visitor use, and a lovely cottage with lots of windows for natural light and a view at every angle. Thank you Brian for a great weekend away. We’ll definitely be back!
My husband and I just returned from a great week at Grass Lake. The cottage itself is the perfect size for a couple or small family. Everything was clean and organized when we arrived - everything you could possibly need is made available to you! The lake itself is so clean, so quiet and so peaceful. We had a great time out on our kayaks fishing every day! Would be happy to return again next year...
Thank you Bryan and family for giving us such a lovely place to vacation!
Samantha P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rachelle A.
25 June 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Needs a update all around
We enjoyed the beautiful view and location on the water.But thought the cabin could use some comfortable and updated coach and mattress and at times air-conditioning would have been nice.Will stick to are USA cabins so much more for the price.
House was nice and clean. Has everything you need. The grill gave food a good taste.
Lakefront with a dock and kayaks/canoe. There is a ton of big bass in the lake. They say there is trout also but have to troll on a boat to catch.
The backcountry of Algonquin State Park near Tim River is about 30 minutes away. It is pretty secluded back there.
I was surprised by how many restaurants were in Kearney (nearby town). DJ’s restaurant has very good food and service.
Swimming was good although had to walk in, no diving. Saw and heard a loon family every day. Nice touch to have firewood ready for us to have a little bonfire. Everything worked as it should. One small item to note is to bring sheets for a queen sized bed in the main bedroom (not double). There is a twin over double bunk bed in the other bedroom.
We really enjoyed going to this property, it’s a beautiful area and it was quite peaceful during the week we stayed. We kayaked and visited Algonquin Park, did a lot of hiking with our dog. It was just what we needed.
What a beautiful place to visit. Definitely recommend staying in February as the view from the cottage of the frozen lake was fantastic. I have never visited somewhere so peaceful with no neighbours around ( may be less peaceful in the summer). Great combination of being able to cosy up in the living room watching the birds on the bird feeder with the lake in the background and being active. Outside we went snowshoeing on the lake and on the cottage's private acerage/ Crown Land across the road ( access through the green gate). You make your own trail so this was tough going in the thick snow but great exercise. Cottage was very clean, warm and bigger than I expected. Added bonus was being able to take our dogs. We even managed to have a beer on the frozen dock watching the sun set. Thanks Bryan for the relaxing visit just what we needed.
This was our second time staying here and it we had a wonderful stay. The place has everything you need and the views are amazing. Can’t wait to come back again!
Exceeded our expectations. Clean, comfortable and beautiful. Oh, and the bald eagle that flew past our dock while we were having morning coffee on the porch swing...icing on the cake.
Lovely cabin for a getaway. Location was nice with lake few steps away. Kayaks were available for us to use and the kitchen was well stocked.
Was a pleasure to stay here, we will hopefully be back!
We loved our stay at the Grassroots cottage. It was clean and had everything we needed. Right on the water and shallow enough for our three young kids to dip their toes in. The beds were comfortable and all appliances worked well. We hope to come back someday.
It was a great location, clean, comfortable cottage with all the amenities you could want and lots of perfect cottagy games, puzzles and the like for visitors to enjoy. In addition there was information on hikes, biking and what’s to be found in nearby towns. Bryan was extremely helpful.
Daniel W.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2020
Daniel and Nicholas’ parents were fantastic guests at Grassroots. Very respectful of our place, left it nice and tidy welcome back anytime.
Thanks Bryan for your amazing property! It had everything we needed, super clean, views were amazing, loved the games and water equipment. We would definitely love to come back here.
Roshawn B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2020
Thank you for the kind review we wold welcome you back anytime!