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Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists!

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A small house with a deck, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A wooden play structure with a slide, climbing wall, and swings in a grassy area.
A small, single-story house with a front porch and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A wooden playhouse with climbing features, a large moss-covered rock, and a variety of green plants.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a white coffee table, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Havelock, ON
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Stoney Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Kasshabog Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Havelock-Belmont-Methuen

At this cottage, you'll be 13.5 km (8.4 mi) from Belmont Lake and 14.6 km (9 mi) from Stoney Lake. .Accommodation features a dryer, free WiFi and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, a living room and a dining area are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Round Lake - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Stoney Lake - 17 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Belmont Lake - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Kasshabog Lake - 18 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Petroglyphs Provincial Park - 20 min drive - 21.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Havelock Country Fried Chicken - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists!

Welcome to the North River Retreat! This is a (non-smoking and no-ashtray) riverfront cottage with diverse wildlife, and bodes well for outdoor adventurer families/friends/couples looking to fish, boat, kayak and more. Wake to the morning sunrise on the deck or dock, coffee in hand, listening to the sounds of the river. Experience sun exposure all day, sunrise to sunset. For rainy days and to stay connected we have STARLINK Internet & AMAZON Fire TV, board games, and a Mini original Nintendo.

Your rental will come with the use of a paddleboat and two kayaks. Bring-Your-Own Watercrafts is encouraged! Drop your watercraft in the lake at the public boat launch, south on Anderson Road (Google "Anderson Road, K0L 1Z0")! From there, boat to our dock in a few minutes. Fish populations are plentiful. Large and Smallmouth Bass, many Bluegill/Perch/Rock Bass for kids, Muskie and Pickerel in the lake. The ecosystem on this river is lively beyond fish, from birds to river otters, herons, frogs, turtles and more.

Please note the riverfront is NOT for the primary beachcomber looking to lay and swim at a beach or lakefront! Lily pads and weed growth are plentiful, summer & fall. We do run a water circulator during summer rental season to keep the water as clear as we can for enjoyment off the dock. Catch a tan by laying on the dock or floating in the river, and refresh in the water with a swim off the dock-end or deeper part of the river. If you fancy walking into waters from shore, there are public boat launches on Round Lake you can visit, Booster Park Beach on Crowe Lake, or public waterfront spaces on Stony Lake (like Quarry Bay Beach, 17 minutes drive).

To save you money, we charge a nominal cleaning fee per stay. In return, we ask that you voluntarily bring your own linens (bathing towels, pillow cases, and bed sheets or sleeping bags) for your stay. Bed sizes: one twin, one double, one queen, and a pull-out sofa. Having said that, there are lots of pillows, and the beds shall be tidy for your arrival. If you forgot linens, you may find sets for use at additional charges ($10 per room per night may be added to your final pricing at check-out, to cover cleaning and laundering requirements).

Thank you for visiting our page and we hope you'll choose to visit. Please message if you have any questions, follow us on Instagram @northriverretreat and check our our Youtube channel for some drone videos of the surrounding area: @northriverretreathavelock.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: All butts and remanence must be cleaned up!

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

You should have found a welcome binder upon arrival! The last page of this binder includes specific step-by-step check-out morning instructions. If you follow it you'll do great!

Please let us know how we did! We strive for a clean, fully-equipped cottage experience. Thank you for helping!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

If you are bringing cats or dogs under 20lbs per restriction, there must be no trace (hair or otherwise) upon departure, in respect of next guests!

Smoking: You must smoke away from doors and windows in accordance with provincial laws and regulations.

Water and moisture inside: Please do not walk into the cottage with wet shoes or clothes (for engineered hardwood floor protection).

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: If you have a small hypoallergenic dog message us!

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

All butts and remanence must be cleaned up!

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists! have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists!?

No, Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cozy, clean cottage on beautiful riverfront. Kind and responsive hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sergio S.

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

Beautiful cottage and area!

Brad and Shelby were great hosts and i hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catriona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent a great week at Brad’s cottage on North River. We made great use of the 2 kayaks, it was a beautiful paddle down the river to Round Lake. Cottage was clean, comfortable, and very well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roman Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty space, clean cottage, all necessary appliances.Beautiful nature.Very welcoming and responsive owner. Enjoyed our stay.Recommend everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gina V.

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

Cozy Getaway

Cottage was the perfect size for us and comfortable with a beautiful view in every room to the outdoors. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jakub Z.

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

Amazing cottage

Amazing cottage and excellent customer service. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

vitor e.

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

Relaxing

We had a relaxing and peaceful stay. Loved sitting in the deck and just enjoying nature.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Damn awesome !!!

Everything was beyond expectation host was super communicative everything was exactly as they said
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Yeuk Lan L.

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

Excellent host!

This is our 2nd stay at this lovely home. Well equipped kitchen, very clean and spacious place. Convenient fishing off the dock or you can kayak/ paddle boat out. Very helpful and responsive host. Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katya F.

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage! Beautiful place, well maintained clean property . The cottage was spacious and had everything we needed for cooking and bbq. I really enjoyed watching sunrise and star gazing by the river. We will definitely come back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

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

Great vacation spot

We had a great time at the river retreat! The cottage is perfectly comfortable and has gorgeous views of the river. The hosts are generous and very attentive and super helpful and quick to respond. Kayaking in the river was amazing and lots of wildlife to see and hear.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helena T.

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

Great place to rest and have fun with the family

We had a great time, got some rest and had a lot of fun. Kids enjoyed the pedal boat and fishing, my mom (76) enjoyed the balcony and we all loved our stay. Bras is very nice and answered all our questions. Great please to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stacey P.

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

Clean

Clean. Spacious. Great deck. Would be a great spot if you had a boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

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

Fantastic getaway

My wife and I spent 3 nights at this cottage and we had a great time. We were very impressed with this cottage! Very well equiped, extremely comfortable, and stunning views.The host Bradly was quick to respond to our messages and was very helpful during our stay, even gave us lots of advises and suggestions before we arrived. Loved it and hope to be back again one day soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Beautiful property

Very cute cottage, lovely large deck outback overlooking the water, beds were very comfortable, lots of space in the kitchen and paddle boat and kayak were a hit with the kids. Would definitely recommend and would return. 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was beautiful! We loved our stay, it was quiet and peaceful. We fished off the dock, floated around and went for some paddleboat rides along the river. The cottage has all the basic necessities and was clean and comfortable. We spent most of our time on the big deck over looking the river or on the dock. It was about 10m into town which was perfect for supplies. The property was perfect for my little guys (3 and 5), they found lots of wildlife, played on the playground and fished all day. Brad was very communicative and helpful. We will be back next year for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Great spot

We spent a fall weekend with our 8-year-old and dogs. We all had a great time. The property is exactly as described. We spent much of our time on the river and the fire pit at the edge of the river was wonderful. Comfortable home with everything you need. It was great to have shopping amenities 8 minutes away. Overall perfect for what we wanted and we'd be happy to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Yeuk Lan L.

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

Super Host!

Brad is the bestest host! He is very friendly and very helpful. He responsed very quickly to all of my inquiries. His place is very clean and tidy and very well equipted, it feels just like home. The senery is beautiful, you can enjoy it all day starting at breakfast :) Beds are comfortable and I love his dinning table. Me and my friends really enjoyed our stay at Brad's lovely place. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shannon W.

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

Fishing Use

The cottage was excellent for our needs of fishing. It was clean and easy to navigate with all the item at hand. With the understanding the cottage itself was not a luxurious place where my wife would like to stay. But thats another story. All in everyone was very happy. IIIsewavehawthstay.woulsdwould be
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is really cute and everything is as described. Great value for the money. Beds are really comfy!!! and the dining table is large and can easily fit a big family or group of friends. The water pump on the dock does a good job of keeping the lily pads under control but it doesn't eliminate them entirely so it's not ideal for swimming -- however, we found that floating on the inner tubes to be the perfect solution. There are owner items in the cottage so it's important to keep an eye out for anything labeled 'Owner Stock.' I missed a label and unfortunately consumed something that did not belong to me. I notified Brad and he was very gracious and allowed me apologize for the mix-up which was appreciated. Brad is also really quick to respond to questions and wants to know about any issues that may need addressing. (We're landlords too and understand this very well.)The cottage has a really nice stereo system and great collection of CDs!!! This was our primary entertainment and great music makes great memories!!The only issue we ran into was needing to do a little cleaning. The fridge, countertops and stereo cabinet needed a good wiping down. The microwave needs attention. Other than that, we would definitely rent again and we're grateful for the hosts who continue making their properties available to the public year after year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sophie m.

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

Merci pour le séjour!

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Round Lake et nous recommandons le logement sans réserves.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirill S.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025