Room to gather, space to unwind
Northwest-facing lake views and sunsets from the living room, the primary bedroom and both decks. A gradual walk-in shoreline off the lawn — gradual entry over a rocky lake bottom, so bring water shoes.
The main floor is one open room — kitchen, dining and living room together around an indoor fireplace, with the lake through the windows on one side and walkouts to the upper deck, where the BBQ, outdoor stove and propane fire pit are. It’s designed for a group to cook, eat and hang out in the same space.
The three bedrooms sleep six: a queen, a double, and a single-over-double bunk. Two pullout couches in the living areas and an air mattress bring the maximum to ten. Inside there’s one full bathroom and a powder room. There’s also a fully functional outdoor shower looking over the water — open from spring through fall, closed over the winter months.
Downstairs, the rec room has a pool table, ping-pong, a dartboard, karaoke and a smart TV. The sunroom is the quiet end of the house — windows on three sides give a panoramic view down the lake, with a reading library and a shelf of board games. Along the shoreline: the fire pit, a hammock swing, and a dock with two kayaks, a paddleboard, a canoe, a pedal boat and a big floating water mat.
Explore the cottage
Six places to be, depending on the weather and the mood. Click any one to see all of its photos.
What’s included
Everything below comes with the cottage.
On the water
- 2 kayaks
- Stand-up paddleboard
- 3-person canoe
- 2-person pedal boat
- Large floating water mat
- Life jacketsprovided in a range of sizes
- Walk-in swimming areanatural rocky lake bottom, gradual entry — bring water shoes
- Dock
Rec room
- Pool table
- Ping-pong table
- Dartboard
- Karaoke
- Smart TV
Inside
- Full kitchen and dishwasher
- Indoor fireplaceindoor firewood — replace what you use
- Washer and dryer
- Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace
- Sunroompanoramic lake views, library and board games
- Water-jug dispenserfor drinking water
Outside
- Upper and lower decks with lake views
- Propane BBQ and outdoor stove
- Fire pit on the shoreline
- Propane fire pit on the deck
- Hammock swing
- Outdoor showerwith lake views, available spring through fall
- Free parking for about 5 vehicles
Optional extras
- Bringing a petWelcome with prior approval. Leashed outdoors, and a blanket or towel on the couches.$100 per stay
Northwest-facing, so the sunsets happen right in front of the deck.
From the dock, looking west85 of them five stars · Guest favourite
What guests say
Selected excerpts from Airbnb guest reviews, quoted as written.
Read all 90 reviews on Airbnb, plus another 25 on Vrbo, where the cottage holds 10/10. Counts and scores as at 14 September 2026.
Rates & availability
Rates vary by date and length of stay. Pick your dates below for an estimate, then send them over and Jacob will confirm availability and reply with an itemised quote.
Request dates
Send your dates and group size. Jacob will confirm availability and reply with an itemised quote. No payment is taken here — once you’re happy with the quote, a short rental agreement is signed and paid by e-transfer — 50% on booking, 50% a week before check-in.
Booking through a platform
- Nightly rate & cleaningthe same
- Guest service feeadded at checkout
Booking direct
- Nightly rate & cleaningthe same
- Guest service feenone
Staying a week or more? 15% off. Booking inside 14 days? 10% off.
Booking sites add a guest service fee on top of the rate at checkout; booking here, there isn’t one. HST applies either way. Prefer a platform? Airbnb or Vrbo.
Meet Jacob
Hi — I’m Jacob, and this is my family’s cottage on Upper Buckhorn Lake. It’s where we come to slow down, spend time together, and enjoy being by the water — and sharing it with guests has become one of my favourite parts of owning it.
When I’m not at the cottage, you’ll usually find me cycling far more kilometres than is probably sensible, exploring somewhere new, or looking for a great coffee. I’m also a bit of a watch enthusiast and will happily go out of my way to try a new restaurant or cuisine. Some of my favourite trips have involved portaging through Algonquin and eating my way across Greece, Italy, and Spain — but the place I keep coming back to is the dock here at sunset.
I try to host the cottage the same way I’d want a place hosted for my own family: clean, comfortable, well stocked, and with no surprises. I’m always happy to answer questions, share local recommendations, or help with anything before or during your stay. When you reach out, you’ll be talking directly with me.
On Upper Buckhorn Lake
Buckhorn sits on the Trent-Severn Waterway, where Upper and Lower Buckhorn Lake meet at Lock 31. The town is five minutes away; most of the Kawarthas is within half an hour.
Getting here
Greenwood Ln E, Selwyn, ON K0L 2H0 — on the north shore of Upper Buckhorn Lake, five minutes from the village of Buckhorn. The house number comes with your booking. Drive times are typical, without holiday-weekend traffic.
- Buckhorn — grocery, LCBO, restaurants5 min
- Private boat launch (free)1 min
- Lakefield20 min
- Peterborough30 min
- Torontoabout 2 hrs
On the water
Right off the dock, or a minute down the road.
- Swim, paddle and float from the dockGradual walk-in entry over a rocky bottom — water shoes recommended. Kayaks, paddleboard, canoe, pedal boat and the water mat are all here0 min
- Free private boat launchBring your own boat and launch it a minute from the door1 min
- Fishing on Buckhorn LakeBass, walleye, muskie and panfish; Ontario licence required0 min
- Lock 31, BuckhornWatch boats lock through on the Trent-Severn, then walk the town from here5 min
In Buckhorn
Groceries, LCBO, restaurants and the essentials on Lakehurst Road.
- Groceries, LCBO and diningEverything for the week, five minutes from the door5 min
- Kawartha Country WinesFamily-run fruit winery and cidery; tastings and preserves10 min
- Sandy Lake BeachSpring-fed, shallow and clear; a local favourite for swimming12 min
- McLean and Buckhorn Berry FarmsStrawberries mid-June to mid-July, raspberries into August10 min
- Whetung Ojibwa Centre, Curve LakeIndigenous art and craft gallery; pow-wow in September15 min
Day trips
Each of these is an easy half day.
- BobcaygeonKawartha Dairy ice cream, Lock 32 and the main street25 min
- Riverview Park & Zoo, PeterboroughFree admission; miniature train; a family favourite25 min
- Peterborough Lift Lock and the Canadian Canoe MuseumOne of the world’s highest hydraulic lift locks, plus the canoe museum nearby30 min
- Petroglyphs Provincial ParkA major site of Indigenous rock carvings, with easy trails30 min
- Warsaw CavesCaves, potholes and a swimming spot on the Indian River35 min
- Kawartha Highlands Provincial ParkBackcountry paddling and hiking, one of the largest parks in southern Ontario25 min
Through the year
The cottage is a four-season place.
- SummerSwimming, paddling, fishing and the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival in mid-August
- FallColours across the lake from the deck, quiet water, and the fireplace at night
- WinterSnow on the lake, the rec room, and the indoor fireplace working overtime
- SpringFirst paddles of the year and berry season starting in June
Before you arrive
The short version. You’ll get the full welcome booklet — appliance instructions, garbage days, local tips — after booking.
- Maximum 10 guests; only registered guests on the property.
- Sleeping: bedroom 1 queen · bedroom 2 double · bedroom 3 single-over-double bunk · two pullout couches · one air mattress. Maximum 10 guests.
- Water comes from a well and the lake through a whole-home filtration system, and runs to every tap in the house. There’s a jug dispenser for drinking water.
- Three exterior security cameras cover the front entrance, parking area and one side of the property. None indoors.
- The shoreline is natural with a rocky bottom, so bring water shoes. Bring your own fishing gear too. Children must be supervised on the water; a liability waiver is part of the rental agreement.
Cancellation
More than 30 days before check-in
Full refund.
Between 30 and 7 days before check-in
50% refund.
Less than 7 days before check-in
No refund.
Payment
How payment works
A short rental agreement is signed first, then payment is by e-transfer in two parts: 50% on booking and the remaining 50% one week before check-in. The $500 security deposit is separate and refundable, returned within seven days of checkout less any damage.