Ke's Rustic Retreat On the Lake

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A wooden deck with white plastic chairs facing a lake, a satellite dish, and a wooden railing.
A lakeside view with a wooden dock and a bench.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Pigeon Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kawartha Lakes, ON
  • Place, Pigeon Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Fenelon Falls
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Omemee

Kawartha Lakes is home to this cottage. Globus Theatre and FLATO Academy Theatre Lindsay are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Quarry Golf Club and Lindsay Twin Drive-In Theatre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kinsmen Civic Centre or Healthy Planet Arena.
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Kawartha Lakes, ON

What's nearby

  • Pigeon Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sturgeon Lake - 20 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Trent University - 28 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Balsam Lake - 43 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Fenelon Falls - 45 min drive - 56.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Time - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Texas Burger - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Palace - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ke's Rustic Retreat On the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Ke's Rustic Retreat On the Lake ?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ke's Rustic Retreat On the Lake on 6 Dec 2026 start from AU$594, 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 Ke's Rustic Retreat On the Lake ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ke's Rustic Retreat On the Lake ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ke's Rustic Retreat On the Lake ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ke's Rustic Retreat On the Lake located?

Situated in Kawartha Lakes, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Pigeon Lake and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Emily Provincial Park. Doube's Trestle Bridge and Lake Chemong are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

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 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful! Loved our stay!!!! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little place with lots of outdoor space to enjoy the waterfront. We really loved the kayaks provided as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed.

We stayed, for 2 weeks and found the cottage
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a magical stay! The layered decks leading down to the lakefront were incredibly inviting, and the enchanting sunsets and sunrises were unforgettable — you could enjoy them right from the front door all the way to the water. The fireplace added the perfect warm, cozy touch, and the kitchen was truly top-notch. The whole place felt spacious yet cozy, clean, calm, and luxurious. Absolutely loved it 💛
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cozy cabin

It was exactly what we were looking for for a quick break from the city, would recommend for a small family looking for the the basics, clean and cozy. Great host. We'll be looking to come back in another season and enjoy the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect getaway

We couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay. The cottage was immaculate and cozy. My favourite part was looking out the large beautiful window at the lake and a variety of birds. So peaceful. Highly recommend and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it. Very quant. Only thing was the moss around the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It’s a nice place

I just needed time away from the buzz. It had a clean and fresh feeling. I’d go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

I stayed with 2 girlfriends for the weekend. The cottage was very clean and stocked with everything we needed. Check in was seamless. We didn't go swimming but enjoyed hanging out by the water. There were a few tree roots to watch out for when walking down to the lake. View from cottage was great! Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fanily Get-together

We stayed at this property in January to celebrate my Dad's 70th birthday in a location central to the family. It was warm (not a guarantee for a cottage in January), fairly clean, and had more supplies/amenities than I was expecting. didn't speak with the property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not Rustic. Old and Run Down

We were less then impressed with the property. It did not meet our expectations bases on the ad. They had a scentsy thing going which made me very very sick. When I addressed this with the host she basically blamed me for not informing her of my scent allergy. There were some bugs inside the property. The roof started leeking from a pot light. When I informed her she claims it had never happened before. But we could see bubbling in the ceiling that says otherwise. The was very poor water pressure and the tub was backing up with grey water. She did agree to allow us to leave early and is refunding the last 2 nights which we did. It was not the wonderful experience we had hoped for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
We are also less than impressed with the experience with this guest. And their review does not accurately describe the experience. Susan’s complaints started immediately after arriving at the cottage. We have a single glade plug in the cottage, in a common scent, set to low. Upon arrive Susan informed us that she has a serve allergy to scented products and almost needed hospitalized from the scent of the air fresher, and that we are required by law to provide a scent free environment. We apologized and explained that short term rentals are private residences, we do not claim to be scent free and most guest who have issues with scent advise us ahead of time. We ask guests upon booking if there is any special requests or things we can do to ensure they have a great stay. Had we known we would have been happy to take steps to minimum the fragrance in the cottage. Susan interrupted this as me blaming her for her allergy. Unfortunately there was a leak after the rain. We had never had a leak there before, pictures were taken and there is no staining or evidence of previous leak. The bubbling was fresh and caused by the current leak. Susan would not allow us to enter the property to have the leak looked at/repaired because she would be out and there is no safe in the cottage to lock up her valuables. Which she also complained about. We do not have a safe listed as an amenity. We offered a refund to check out and find alternate accommodation but Susan decided to stay. Later changing her mind to leave a day early, then 2 days early. Both nights we refunded. The cottage is on a septic system. There is no ‘grey water’ system that would back up and upon checkout all drains were checked and running properly. Susan complained about the noise of the fridge, having to pay a pet cleaning fee (which she was aware of ahead of time), amenities not provided that we made no claims to provide. The leak that was out of our control that she would not allow us to fix. Drainage issues that were not there. Susan was very difficult to communicate with and argumentative/hostile. She was not responsive to or open to any attempts to adresses her concerns. Would not recommend this guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wunderschönes Haus inmitten einer herrlichen Landschaft am See.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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