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Waterfront Cottage on Shawanaga Lake | Sunset | Starlink | Sand Beach + Dock

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Dining
Dining
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3rd Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Cottage on Shawanaga Lake | Sunset | Starlink | Sand Beach + Dock

Privacy, lake life, and unforgettable sunsets. Welcome to our exceptionally peaceful, fully renovated lakefront retreat on Shawanaga Lake in Dunchurch (Whitestone), Ontario—a quiet, unspoiled setting with island views and the kind of calm you only find at the end of a private road.

From the moment you arrive, you’ll understand why guests fall in love with this place: sunset views over the water, a sand beach and dock, and the perfect mix of swimming options—gentle beach entry for kids and deep water off the dock for adults, boating, and confident swimmers. Along the drive in, it’s common to spot local wildlife—deer, rabbits, grouse, wild turkey, and more.

This is classic Ontario cottage country… with modern comfort.

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Highlights You’ll Love:

3 bedrooms / 1 bathroom (modern shower — compact bath, beautifully updated)

Waterfront with sand beach + dock

Kid-friendly beach swimming + deep water for adults

Island views + standout sunsets

Massive Muskoka screened room with open lake views

Bright sunroom overlooking the water

Starlink high-speed internet (work + streaming)

Canoe + SUP included

Large sunny firepit area

Laundry machines

Backup generator (reliable power, even in storms)

New water filtration + softening system (clean, cold drinking water from every tap)

Stocked pantry and fully equipped home setup

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NO “Roughing It”:

There’s no cottage compromise here. You’re greeted by a large, bright, modern chef’s kitchen, fully equipped and designed for gathering, featuring a large centre island for snacks, coffee, and cocktails—and yes, there’s even a wine fridge.

Stay connected (if you want to) with Starlink Satellite Internet, so you won’t miss important emails—or any episodes of your favourite show.

And best of all: no checkout chores.
No stripping beds. No garbage run to the dump. We take care of it all.

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Indoor-Outdoor Living Done Right

Start your mornings with coffee in the sunroom overlooking the lake, then spend the day on the water swimming, paddling, or relaxing on the dock.

In the evening, pour a drink and head to the large firepit area—perfect for roasting marshmallows, telling stories, and watching the sky turn gold over the lake. After sunset, listen for the loons and fall asleep to the quiet of the north.

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Four-Season Comfort:

This cottage is fully winterized and renovated, newly furnished, and designed for comfort year-round. Cozy up by the crackling fireplace after a day outdoors and settle in with a movie on the 50” TV.

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Guests Usually Like To Know:

No A/C (typical of classic cottage country). The lake, shaded areas, screened room, and fans keep the cottage comfortable—especially for guests who spend their days outdoors by the water.

Our pricing is straightforward: prices include all fees — no hidden fees.

Come Experience Shawanaga Lake

If you’re looking for a truly private, peaceful, beautifully renovated lakefront cottage with a sand beach for kids, deep water swimming for adults, incredible sunsets, and modern essentials like Starlink—this is it.

We’d love to host your perfect lake week.

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About the area

Whitestone

Located in Whitestone, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Fairholme Lake and Round Lake Provincial Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Charles W Stockey Centre and MV Chippewa III. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Whitestone, ON

What's nearby

  • Fairholme Lake - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Glenwood Marina - 20 min drive - 21.4 km
  • The Museum on Tower Hill - 40 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Waubuno Beach - 41 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Lake Joseph - 56 min drive - 82.1 km

Getting around

  • Parry Sound Station - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Rock Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Scooby's Great Eats - ‬17 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brehaut

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

Enjoyed our stay

Enjoyed our stay. Great cottage and waterfront.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us! It was a pleasure hosting. Have a great year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

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

Beautiful Property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage! It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Chris attended to all our needs and the property was as advertised. We loved all day sun on the dock! Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Thank you so much, Lynda! We loved hosting you and hope to see you again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley J.

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

Group of 5

Great apot
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zvon M.

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

Splendid View over Lake Shawanaga

We selected this cottage property b/c we were impressed with the impeccable views from the cottage, the dock, and with the wonderfully designed interior...particularly the spacious, bright 4 season veranda. When we arrived, we very much felt settled into a luxurious environment, with lots of little pleasant extras. In short, a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Thanks for the positive review, Zvon!
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10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

Amazing cottage!!

What a fantastic experience! My partner and i spent 4 nights at this cottage and can not say enough good things about it!! Everything from communication, directions, living space, views and amenities were all beyond expectations. The cottage had all the comforts of home and then some with games, water toys, cooking supplies and plenty of firewood for nightly marshmallow toasting. Chris was an amazing host and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was one to remeber. The sunset views each night were fantastic and swimming off the dock was our favourite passtime. If you ever get the chance to book this gem jump at the chance. We will for sure be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
We absolutely loved having you! Thanks for being such amazing guests... we are looking forward to your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

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

A marvelous place to stay

If we had known what a wonderful place awaited us, we would definitely have booked for longer period of time. We had such a good time both inside the house and outside at the lake, grilling burgers and marshmallows. Not only the kids enjoyed swimming, stand up paddling, kayaking and watching ducks or fish. Big plus point also for the life jackets provided in different sizes. The surroundings are quiet and peaceful, the few neighbors all friendly. The house and especially the kitchen is more than well equipped. Moreover, the children were very pleased with Disney Channel :-) Chris was a very helpful and quick-responding host. He made a lot of effort to ensure that we had a pleasant stay. This experience was absolutely the highlight of our several-week trip to New York and Ontario. We are very grateful for this wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us! We loved having you and were thrilled to be such a big part of your North American vaction!
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