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Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly!

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A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs.
A two-story lodge with a balcony, illuminated windows, and a snow-covered ground.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with two stools.
A door with two windows offering views of a wooden deck and a grassy landscape.
A spacious living room with high ceilings, large windows, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Harcourt, ON
  • Place, Rice Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Trent University
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Cobourg Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lower bedroom

2 Double Beds

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Main floor bathroom

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

Master ensuite bathroom

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

Rec room bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly!

Experience complete privacy in our fully renovated 3-level chalet-style retreat nestled in nature. Our stunningly bright home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and modern amenities. Enjoy picturesque views from the wraparound deck, entertainment on the 75” screen, and nearby activities like fishing, boating, and hiking. Book now for a memorable stay.

Nestled in the heart of nature, our property boasts a huge wraparound deck with sun-soaked views of the farm fields and rich woodlands in every direction.

The chalet retreat is located just 25 minutes east of Peterborough and 5 minutes from the town of Hastings, which has all amenities and is the gateway into the Trent River and world-famous Rice Lake. If you want to venture out for some hiking, fishing, boating, exploring, just kick back, this private spacious home is perfect.

Please note we have standard rental agreement for all our guests. It has been uploaded to our Vrbo listing.

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Neil and Janin

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
I will gladly refund guests $25 if all trash and recycling appears to be taken:)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9843515
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Hastings

Hastings is home to this chalet. Peterborough Golf & Country Club and Keystone Links Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Indian River Reptile Zoo and Market Hall Performing Arts Centre. Showplace Performance Centre and Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Map
Harcourt, ON

What's nearby

  • Rice Lake - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Trent University - 27 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Peterborough Memorial Centre - 29 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Presqu'ile Provincial Park - 48 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Cobourg Beach - 51 min drive - 68.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bridgewater Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mcgillicafey's Pub & Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wild Blue Yonder Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tyle - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Roma's Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Chalet Retreat. Close to amenities. Very Roomy & Pet-Friendly! located?

Situated in Hastings, this chalet is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Indian River Reptile Zoo and within 16 miles (25 km) of Toonie Monument and Ferris Provincial Park. Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great sized space for our family to stay. Very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet location. Home was clean and spacious. Host checked on us, but didn't intrude. It was a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2026
Thanks Darlene! Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall I stay was great . My grandkids like it. It a very clean it was very private . We had greatstay The communication was great . Thank Neil
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Overall our stay was awesome no problems will probably go back
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rural setting. Nice and secluded and pet friendly. Only 10 minutes away from town conveniences.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Escape

Weekend escape with family in this secluded chalet. Plenty of room for our group which ranged from 5 to 12 people over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. It was nice that Neil reached out to ensure everything went well at check in. It is a beautiful private spot that had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the chalet was as advertised. Rooms were clean & roomy. Plenty of supplies for cleaning, bathroom supplies wre available.Internet connectivity was greatA Master Manual for operating things like Coffee machine, TV, where info for Internet connection (had to search for it) would be helpful in finding things to get set-up.Response from Host was always quick.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend Trip

Neil was great to deal with leading up to our stay and the place was very clean and private. Totally recommended if don't need to be on the water and are looking to avoid having neighbours on all sides.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible!

This property was fantastic & everything i was looking for. Spent the weekend away with the boys & couldn’t have asked for a better place. The wrap around deck was perfect for the rainy nights. Will definitely be coming back with my family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Thanks Brandon! Glad you and boys enjoyed it. Very respectful and welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay for Rice Lake and surrounding area

My friends and I stayed at this location and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Everything you need was included. I found the host was easy to talk to and appreciative of the stay. I loved the fact that there were no neighbours and the property was all on its own. I'm looking forward to booking here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Stayed with some friends for a wedding in peterborough, a little out of the way but the place was gorgeous, spacious and everything was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Privacy no neighbors

Seclusion
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cozy Quiet Cottage

Enjoyed a 4 day trip with friends at this cottage. There are no neighbors, a huge outdoor deck and a massage chair. What else do you need? The host was super nice as well. Will be coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Out in the Widerness

Although the cottage is close by to the Peterborough attractions (eg Canoe Museum, Petroglyphs, Zoo, Art Gallery, Pioneer Village, Dinosaur Park) the kids enjoyed the back woods trail the best where they built a fort.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Country Chalet - Peace and Quiet

Lovely rural location. Great with our dog. Natural activities. The host was great with the right amount of care and interaction. If you want a nice quiet place to unwind and relax... this works! Thanks Neil!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
House was nice. There is no playground on property which was listed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Get Away with family

Stayed here over the Christmas holidays to be nearby family. Was more than we needed really!! Great kitchen. Clean bathrooms and bedrooms. Comfy beds. Laundry on site. Private. No complaints!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chalet vacation we

We all loved the chalet in the country peace and quiet lots. Of room for everyone it was very kleen and comfortable. Very well stocked. Ted& Betty. + East Coast family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cottage

We had the best time at this cottage. It was beautiful and huge. We loved the large outdoor area, the fire pit, barbecue, and the design of everything inside. The place looks newly built, so there are a few little things that could still be improved. For example, we wish that there were mosquito nets on the windows. Some drawers in the kitchen would get a little stuck, and the dishwasher had some issues. Despite it all, the host was extremely nice, responsive and helpful. I’d absolutely recommend this cottage to others and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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