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Waterfront Family Cottage with Private Beach and Hot Tub

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Large water mat great for swimming-shallow entry off the beach.
Deck view
View from the hot tub
Hot tub
Living/dining room- Christmas ready!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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HERS, ON
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bancroft Mineral Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, North Hastings Heritage Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Family Cottage with Private Beach and Hot Tub

Welcome to Golden Shores Cottage! This is a Family Friendly Cottage on a flat property with a private beach, wade in shallow sandy water, canoe, kayak, two Sup’s, beach toys and chairs all on a quiet bay of Baptiste Lake which is part of a three chain lake with great fishing (bass, pike, pickerel, lake trout, etc). An oversized lily pad for swimming, a large dock (so bring your boat), a custom fire pit and a treehouse! Great for kids!
We have a 5 seater hot tub and a large deck for entertaining with outdoor dining set, lounging set and a bbq (propane included). Our cottage is located less than 10 minutes to the town of Bancroft with all amenities (groceries, lcbo, brewery, shopping)!
Inside is newly renovated with 3 Spacious bedrooms- king bed, queen bed and twin over double bunk bed. The living room, kitchen and dining room are very open over looking the peaceful, scenic lake! We have strong unlimited wifi, a smart tv and satellite. Note: guests provide their own linens, towels, paper towel, toilet paper, dish soap, toiletries and drinking water (a water dispenser is provided that holds 15 L and 18 L jugs of water).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs are not allowed on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hastings Highlands

Located in Hastings Highlands, this cottage is on the beach. North Hastings Heritage Museum and Village Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Baptiste Lake Marina and Bancroft Ridge Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
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HERS, ON

What's nearby

  • Millennium Park - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Haliburton County Public Library - Highland Grove Branch - 13 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Bancroft Mineral Museum - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • North Hastings Heritage Museum - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Old Tin Shed - 13 min drive - 14.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cafe BC - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Family Cottage with Private Beach and Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Family Cottage with Private Beach and Hot Tub?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Family Cottage with Private Beach and Hot Tub on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$251, 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 Waterfront Family Cottage with Private Beach and Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Family Cottage with Private Beach and Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Family Cottage with Private Beach and Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Family Cottage with Private Beach and Hot Tub located?

This Hastings Highlands cottage is on the beach, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Baptiste Lake Marina, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bancroft Ridge Golf Course and Waterhouse Lake. Bancroft Ridge Golf Club and Vanluven Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Heather V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had wonderful weather which allowed us to take full advantage of all the cottage had to offer. The hosts were excellent, communicating with us before, during, and after whenever an issue arose. We all had a great time and I would recommend this cottage to my friends and family.Thx
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Senthil A.

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

Amazing lakeside property

An amazing, spacious lakefront property with lots of amenities. Would love to go back during summer
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best cottage we’ve been to yet! And weve stayed at a lot of cottages over the years! This one is the keeper! We will be back!! Absolutely incredible especially when you have a young family! Everything you could ever need, thanks again for the amazing holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert T.

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

Good time

well kept, clean, modern, nice, had a great time. Will definitely try and return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Clean and convenient

4 guys heading out on the trails 4 wheeling, first VRBO we ever used. Great place, clean, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Great snowmobile location

A fantastic location to use as a base for snowmobiling from. Being right on Baptiste Lake, the trail runs across the lake, with multiple options for touring each day. And Shannon and Chris were very accommodating. Would definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cat D.

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

Great stay

We had a lovely time and really enjoyed the property and the lake. Cottage is nice and open, lots of windows and natural light. Peaceful lake, great fishing. Host was quick to respond. Would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anila H.

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

It was fun getaway

nice fir a winter getaway, cottages are too close to each other no privacy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Fabulous

Had a great time. The cottage was sparkling clean,great water front nice sandy beach. Very quiet and relaxing with beautiful landscape surrounding you a must stay. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
To start, Shannon and Chris, are very responsive, informative, kind hosts and you can tell they take great pride in their cottage. We were blown away by how clean and well appointed the space was and then the views just sealed the deal! Within 10 minutes of unpacking we knew we would be visiting again year after year! The location is easy to get to, just 10 minutes from downtown Bancroft and because it’s on a private road with no cottages across the lake it feels very private. Yes, as someone mentioned there is another cottage that is fairly close on the one side but the owners of that place were very quiet and did not bother us all week. We truly can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki T.

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

Weekend Getaway

The perfect place for a cottage getaway. Wonderful venue for winter activities, cloae to sledding, snowmobiling, skating. Hottub was a wonderful experience under the stars after a cold day. Clean, well stocked, comfy and good room for our family of 4. Hosts went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. If I could give this 6 stars, absolutely would. Will definitely be booking for the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

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

Lovely!

Peaceful, clean, well decorated, grounds well looked after, close to town, people friendly, lots of indoor & outdoor games, very reasonably priced. attentive host, willl come back. What more can I say ? Marvelous time!.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacey M.

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

Amazing Getaway

We were a family group looking for relaxation and fun on the water and our stay at Shannon's place couldn't have been more perfect. The cottage itself was very clean, comfortable and spacious. The main bedroom had a view of the lake that was spectacular to wake up too. The kitchen had everything needed to cook a variety of meals, I always bring things just in case but this time I really didn't need to at all. Everyone from kids to adults had a blast trying out the stand up paddle boards, and relaxing in the hot tub was a great way to end the day. The lake was absolutely beautiful and very peaceful, felt very safe and calm for kids swimming and kayaking around. We really loved that the cottage was just a short drive away from Bancroft which had a No frills and a Dollarama for a few things that we had forgot, prices were also pretty well the same as at home so next time I wouldn't even bother packing as much and just do a grocery run on arrival. Shannon was also a pleasure to communicate with, and was very quick to get back to us when we had a few little questions. This was one of our favorite cottage stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Shannon

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We are a young family who enjoys cottage life and being at the lake! Our dream is to share our love for cottaging with other families looking to make memories!

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We know what families are looking for in a vacation home! You will not be disappointed!

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