Serenity By The Lake

House Rules (must meet these to book): Sleeps 7 (including children), Saturday - Saturday only during the summer (last week of June - start of Sept), Lead guest must be 30+ years old. dogs allowed, no parties allowed. A supplemental information form must be completed.

The owners of “Serenity by the Lake” have beautifully renovated their cottage so it retains a traditional cottage atmosphere with a beach house look & feel and it is located just off of Hwy 28, a few kilometres south of Bancroft. It is a tranquil and safe spot for swimming and fishing as the cottage owners have voluntarily agreed not to use motorboats as it is a clean and quiet lake. The cottage sits on the East shore so it enjoys sun for most of the day on the dock along with views to the West for sitting out and enjoying the sunsets.

The kitchen and dining area is open concept; light and airy with a large dining table and a fully updated and well-equipped kitchen. A smaller area to one side of the kitchen/dining room has seating overlooking the lake for making the most of the views across the water. A real bonus is the screened-in sunroom with table and chairs for outdoor dining and beautiful lighting for those evenings of relaxation, leading onto the deck.

There are two comfortable bedrooms on the main level; the master has an ensuite bathroom, and there is another bedroom off the kitchen with 2 full sized beds. Stairs lead to the lower level family room that has a walkout to the waterside, which includes a couch, woodstove, a TV, VCR player & stereo system offering a cozy getaway for those not wanting to spend time outside, or to warm up on cooler evenings. As well there is a Gitoni table for some fun competition.

Outside, there are steps down to the waterfront, where there is a new dock and upper wrap around deck and although there is a lawned area, there is a fairly short but steep slope so not really suitable for ball games at that side of the property; but the front has a large horseshoe driveway and a big open area for games. The dock has steps into the water which is about 2ft at the shoreline, deepening to over 4-5 ft at the end of the dock and includes four Muskoka chairs for relaxing by the lake.

This location is ideal for anyone wanting to be in a quiet cottage country location but still close enough to town for shopping and eating out. Silent Lake Provincial Park is 15 minutes to the South, and the town of Bancroft, just 5 minutes to the North so there’s plenty to do in the area.

Inside the Cottage

• Total Guests 7


• 2 Bedrooms (1 double, one with 2 doubles) + futon in basement


• Master bedroom ensuite - 3-pce bathroom with shower


• Main bathroom - 3-pce bathroom with shower


• Large eat-in kitchen/dining area with dishwasher


• Water cooler


• Seating area overlooking lake


• Dining table seating 8


• Washer & Dryer


• Family room with walkout and wood stove


• Satellite TV, VCR, stereo


• Gitoni foosball table

Outside the Cottage

• Screened sunroom


• Propane BBQ


• 4 Muskoka chairs and bench seating by the firepit


• 2 Paddleboats (1 two seater and 1 four seater)


• Fishing on lake


• Life jackets

Things you need to know:

• Dogs are welcome at this cottage.


• Please note that, according to the municipality’s bylaws, all dogs must be leashed or tethered on the property when outside. Dogs are not permitted to roam leash-free.


• Bed and kitchen linens are provided. Please bring your own towels.


• Cleaning is provided following departure, but the departure checklist must be completed


• Waterfront is a western exposure


• The lake is motor-free

Waterfront

The waterfront is accessed by steps from the cottage, with shallow water (~2 ft) at the shoreline that deepens to 4–5 ft off the end of the dock, where the ladder allows fir east access for swimming and diving. While there is no beach, the lake offers exceptional 5-star clarity, is motor-free for a peaceful and safe swimming experience, and provides great fishing right off the dock.

Close-By Attractions

• The Village Playhouse - Bancroft. Excellent small venue offering live theatre and shows in downtown Bancroft. (5 mins)


• Eagles Nest Lookout. Climb atop the Eagle's Nest Bancroft for a breathtaking view of the York River Valley. Located above downtown Bancroft, off Hastings Street North, it's not something you'll want to miss. (15 mins)


• The Bancroft Mineral Museum.Located within a riverside park in Bancroft (10 minutes), this museum, housed in the fully-restored heritage train station is owned and operated by the Bancroft Gem and Mineral Club. Stop by and discover the history of the mining in the area, learn about mineral collecting, or explore over 400 local specimens, all on display in the 1200 square-foot showroom. The park also offers a playground and skatepark, and there's a nice trail along the river, leading to Millennium Park and beyond. (5 mins)


• Egan Chutes Provincial Nature Reserve. A bend of the York River has become a wetland with an adjacent sand flat, where poplar, white birch, ash, buffaloberry, and purple flowering raspberry grow. Minerals found here include nepheline, sodalite, biotite, zircon, and blue corundum. (15 mins)


• Silent Lake Provincial Park. Year-round park offering over 19 km of hiking trails and 17 km of mountain biking trails, with a beautiful lookout point over Silent Lake. There are two sandy beaches. (15 mins)







At a Glance





• Total Guests 7


• Water shallow at shoreline deepening quickly


• Lake is designated 5* star for clarity


• Dock, 2 paddleboats


• Dogs are welcome


• Satellite TV


• Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer


• Gitoni European foosball table


• Bring own towels


• No internet




A supplemental information form (under 5 min to complete) which includes information on the guests and agreeing to our rental agency's terms and conditions is required to be completed to finalize the booking.
Pets - allowed