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Enjoy the beautiful Getaway chalet and all the outdoor activities at Irish Lake!

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A calm lake with dense green foliage on the banks and a clear reflection of the sky.
A two-story house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the deck.
A wooden staircase leading to a dark door with a 'WELCOME' sign, a small outdoor seating area, and a lantern on the wall.
A wooden dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A person kayaking on a calm lake with a forested shoreline in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Markdale, ON
  • Place, South Grey Museum and Historical Library
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoggs Falls
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Eugenia Lake
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

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About the area

Markdale

Located in West Grey, this chalet is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hoggs Falls and Eugenia Falls Conservation Area, while South Grey Museum and Historical Library and Mount Forest Museum & Archives are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Map
Markdale, ON

What's nearby

  • South Grey Museum and Historical Library - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Hoggs Falls - 20 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Eugenia Falls Conservation Area - 23 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Eugenia Lake - 24 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Beaver Valley Ski Club - 28 min drive - 27.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Big Cheese Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Marilynne - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Boss Grille - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Valley Espresso Co. - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the beautiful Getaway chalet and all the outdoor activities at Irish Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy the beautiful Getaway chalet and all the outdoor activities at Irish Lake!?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy the beautiful Getaway chalet and all the outdoor activities at Irish Lake! on 30 Mar 2027 start from AU$1,338, 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 Enjoy the beautiful Getaway chalet and all the outdoor activities at Irish Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the beautiful Getaway chalet and all the outdoor activities at Irish Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the beautiful Getaway chalet and all the outdoor activities at Irish Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the beautiful Getaway chalet and all the outdoor activities at Irish Lake! located?

Situated on a lake, this chalet is 6 mi (9.6 km) from South Grey Museum and Historical Library and within 12 miles (20 km) of Hoggs Falls and Eugenia Falls Conservation Area. Eugenia Lake is 11 mi (17.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage! Was like home away from home! Owner has thought of everything. All you have to do is bring food and clothes everything else you will need is there. The water is clear and beautiful very quiet. Loved waking to coffee on the deck looking at the water listening to the loons Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos in this listing do not do the property justice: this Irish Lake retreat is much nicer! It is newly renovated, clean, well furnished and appointed. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you will need – so much so that we ate out sparingly because it was so easy to cook for ourselves with a great assortment of staples, spices, utensils and cookware at the ready. The primary bedroom upstairs is large and although characterized as a "loft" because it lacks a door is functionally very quiet and private because it is not connected directly to the main living areas of the home. Easy drive to Markdale, Flesherton, and the many charming towns in Grey Highlands. On a quiet, lightly-traveled road and a private lot. Communication before and throughout our stay was quick and friendly. We will be happy to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend get away

Beautiful clean property Had the best relaxing time for a girls get away weekend 100% recommend and would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Hi Seren, I'm so glad you enjoyed your weekend! It would be my pleasure to host you and your group in the future. The Fall is also a lovely time to visit as well. Very best regards, Jadranka
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Tranquility

This was the perfect place to be in peace & tranquility. The home & surroundings welcome you immediately. It was the perfect place to connect to nature.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Getaway! It truly is a great place to unwind and catch up on some quiet time. You are most welcome to return on your next trip. Very best regards, Jadranka
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage and perfectly appointed

We had a great stay. The home is lovely and beautifully designed. All the amenities are included - above and beyond. The lake is lovely. Kids had a wonderful time - hope to return. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Beautiful property...nice and quiet but close enough to town. Best cottage experience we have had. Perfect for our family vacation. The welcome book /basket was very helpful for finding things in the area. Will definitely return. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Hi Priscilla, So happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your time at the Getaway in Markdale. The convenience of a small town and the rural setting of the chalet on Irish Lake is a great combination. You are most welcome to return. Keep in mind that the fall is also a great time for some hiking on the nearby trails or visits to the local waterfalls. Warmest regards, Jadranka
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Senior summer camp

We are seven senior friends who gather annually from Toronto,Ohio,Florida Michigan and Maine. The accommodations were excellent the water access and use of amenities (kayak, paddle boat)a little more difficult for seniors. All in all we were very happy with our stay and with our host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Hi Donna, I'm glad you and your friends had a good stay at the Getaway last week. As this is my first summer hosting, we still have a few details to finish. We will be building a boat storage shed at the end of the driveway so it will be close to the lake. Thanks again for staying at the chalet. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip and hope you'll come back soon! Best regards, Jadranka
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well appointed chalet

This nicely decorated chalet comfortably housed and slept 8 - 6 adults and 2 children. The host has thought of everything to make the stay perfect - from every kitchen tool imaginable and new barbecue to the welcoming gift of a bottle of wine and hand written card. The lake is not great for swimming but fabulous for boating with the paddle boards, kayak and peddle boat provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing week at beautiful chalet

Our family of five spent a wonderful week at Jadranka's chalet. We were impressed by the newly renovated and beautifully decorated cottage. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed, nicely labeled and organized. We enjoyed the backyard (which is actually a clearing in the forest) where we played outdoor games and listened to the birds' songs. The cottage has plenty of useful maps and pamphlets with information about the area. We chose to go hiking on several trails to see the waterfalls in the area and we visited the towns of Markdale and Flesherton. Overall, we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Getaway

These accommodations were the best in the sense that the host thought of everything. We were provided with games, puzzles, full chef's kitchen, smart TV, BBQ, paddle boat, paddle boards, and kayak. They even provided beach towels for use by the lake. The lake itself is beautiful and in a quiet area. The house is nestled just across the street from the lake, and has a gorgeous front and backyard. My husband and I stayed in the amazing second floor suite with king size bed ensuite bathroom and WIC. Really made it feel like a home away from home. Our two friends stayed in the great sized bedrooms; two bedrooms on the main floor. Looking forward to make this getaway a regular occurrence!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Hi Deidre! Thank you for your positive review. We’ve been super busy completing the new sunroom and it’s now ready with lots of windows and a pullout sleeper sofa (queen). It will be a great addition for a reading, game or lounging room. I’m looking forward to hosting you again anytime. Warmest regards, Jadranka
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place with everything you need

This by far has been the best place I have stayed at. The house is so clean, perfectly furnished, the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need. The outdoor gas barbecue was so powerful and clean. The Mud Room at the entrance made it very convenient to leave our muddy shoes/clothing behind. Lots of sleeping room with three bedrooms, the owner also left us some inflatable mattresses to accommodate additional guests. The owner is extremely helpful, she gave me her personal number and was very responsive to messages with any questions I had. Everyone was so pleased with their stay, we are looking forward to go back next year and some of us are planning to take our families for our next vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very Nice!

The "getaway" was very clean and well equipped with everything you would need in the kitchen and lots of games and puzzles for the family. The air conditioning worked well during a very hot week.The lake is lovely and we enjoyed the use of the pedal boat and paddle boards. Unfortunately, the entry to the water from the dock is gravelly, and the lake bottom is very mucky with dead branches underwater, making swimming a bit tricky until you get out to deeper water.The children loved the backyard and the fire pit for making s'mores!The one unexpected thing in the cottage was the fact that there is no door to the upstairs suite, allowing all the sound from the kitchen and dining room to intrude on the space.All in all we had a great time and would recommend it to anyone looking for a break from the city.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

May long weekend

The cottage itself is perfect. All the amenities listed were present and available for use. Even though we were a last minute booking our host made it possible to get use of the boats described as well even though they were still tucked away from the winter storage. My only criticism would be the road, which is out of the control of the host. You have to cross the road to gain access to the water, which is actually a fairly busy road. Fine for adults obviously, but caused for some concern with our smaller humans. All in all it was a good weekend. Would recommend some serious bug spray for this time of year as the area is full of cedars( mosquito haven).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a find...

Quick summary - We were very happy with this VRBO and highly recommend it if you're a large group that is looking for a nice (and affordable) getaway. From outside to in... The location is super convenient. Close to lots of places worth visiting. Blue Mountain, Sauble or Wasaga beach, the Bruce Trail... Irish Lake is great with cottages all around, but not crowded. It takes about an hour to go around it with the two SUP boards or Kayak provided. There's a dock to sit and watch fish feed from over a glass of wine. The backyard goes a long way. It's hilly, but worth it. It has a fire pit at the back so bring your marshmallows and live life. Calories don't count on vacation. The deck is big enough for 8 people to sit comfortably and enjoy the fresh clean air. The cottage is gorgeous. It's not a cottage in my mind, it's a very nice house. Everything you need is there. Free (and fast) WIFI, a fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, huge TV with some movies to watch, a great hard plumbed BBQ, and more. The kitchen is fantastic with the best drinking water right out of the tap. Full stove, fridge, dishwasher, etc... I'm not kidding, it's not what I expected in a cottage. This is a really nice home away from home. Lots of room for a couple cooks to do their magic. All of the beds were comfortable and made for some great sleeps. The owner / operator is very pleasant and responsive. In summary, we highly recommend this gem and plan on going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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