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Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway

Riverside cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Escape to the beautiful Burnt River cottage, surrounded by lush greenery and offering spectacular views of the river. This spacious retreat features a large basement recreational room with a pool table, fireplace, and board games. Relax in the outdoor gazebo or gather around the fire pit for starry nights with friends and family.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82045 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway

Riverside cottage with kitchen and fireplace
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

This Kawartha Lakes cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,045 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: extra $75 pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Whispering Pines Riverside Retreat Cottage
136852
Whispering Pines Riverside Retreat Kawartha Lakes
Whispering Pines Riverside Retreat Cottage Kawartha Lakes

About the area

Located in Kawartha Lakes, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Station Gallery of Fenelon Falls and Fenelon Falls Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Byrnell Golf Club and Lindsay 500 Go Karts. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and fishing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Kawartha Lakes travel guide
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Kawartha, ON

What's nearby

  • Cottage lake in Canada - Beautiful sunrise/sunset clouds reflecting in a lake at a cottage. Quiet, peaceful, serene. Gorgeous clouds in sky. Balsam Lake Kawartha Lakes, Canada
    Balsam Lake
    7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Shadow Lake
    9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Balsam Lake Provincial Park
    14 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Sturgeon Lake
    16 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Fenelon Falls
    16 min drive - 21.8 km

Restaurants

  • Portage House Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Kirkfield Restaurant
    14 min drive
  • Kawartha Slices
    5 min drive
  • Balsam Station, The Works Chip Truck
    10 min drive
  • The Rusty Nail
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway located?

This family-friendly Kawartha Lakes cottage is located on the waterfront, 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Balsam Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Shadow Lake and Fenelon Falls. Balsam Lake Provincial Park and Sturgeon Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Whispering Pines Riverside Getaway Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Vacation getaway

It was relaxing and quiet location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Our Stay

Very clean comfortable place to stay. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruby C.

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

Comfortable, cozy, spacious and welcoming

Had a lovely stay here. Property was exactly as described. Property owner was accommodating and flexible with friendly, helpful and fast communication throughout.House is great, in a good location and with lovely views out over the river.The teens loved being able to kayak on the river and really enjoyed playing Pool and giant jenga in the games room.Worth noting that there aren’t doors on two of the bedrooms (which didn’t matter at all to us as they were private and at a distance from other spaces) in case you have a pet who you want to keep out of sleeping spaces.We have zero complaints, loved our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place to anyone looking for a family friendly place with lots of convenience, lots of space and great amenities. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney N.

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

Beautiful cottage

My friends and I had a lovely stay! We loved sitting on the dock and looking out at the gorgeous river. We didn’t end up swimming at the river (instead we drove 7 minutes to a nearby beach) or taking the kayaks out but one definitely could if they wished! The fire pit was perfect in the evening to catch up and relax. The cottage was tidy and fairly clean, but the floors were a bit dirty (we just wore socks most of the weekend). Lots of sleeping spaces for a group— the king bedroom was especially lovely with the en suite bathroom. All in all we had a great stay and would definitely consider coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Appealing

The house was faultless. The front garden is a good play area for all, adults and kids. The back garden is awesome, shaded areas and quiet. The access to the river was not good. There were loose steps, the gate couldn't be securely closed. the dock did not allow easy access to kayaks or canoe. The garden swing is dangerous, loose nails and screws and we did not use it as it seemed ready to fall down. There are better places if you have small children or seniors who want to access the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for us with our two dogs. It was very clean and comfortable. The nook with the comfortable chairs overlooking the river was my favourite spot
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Our stay was good, house is so nice. The furniture and beds can use an upgrade as well used and on their last legs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped rental. Nice layout and outdoor space. Pool table and indoor games kept us entertained on the rainy days and the back deck became the morning coffee spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erika D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Beautiful spot, lots of amenities. Could use a ladder on the dock and a revision of the listing to make a few things less confusing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

No view and horrible access to river.

Needs a lot of TLC. The inside was OK except for the towel racks.The outside was horrendous. I was glad my grandson was Ill and couldn’t come because it would have been a nightmare. There is no view of the river because of the overgrowth. The swing was a broken down mess. There really was limited access to the river due to the treacherous broken down stairs.Very difficult for kayaking and fishing as the dock was slanted and half submerged in the water. Very disappointing property considering it has a fantastic potential .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin A.

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

Wonderful House

The house is wonderful. It is set up well as a short term rental. There was plenty of room for everyone and a variety of activities to do. I did not give a 5/5 rating as we did not feel that the dock was up to the same level of quality as the rent of the house and property. A key reason that we rented this house was to explore the Burnt River by kayak. We even brought our own kayaks so that there would be 4 available kayaks. However, we felt is was very hard to get in and out of a kayak from the available dock. As a result, only one out our party of 5 actually went kayaking. Based on my measurements, the lowest part of the dock was still about 21” above the water level. There were no available steps or ladder to assist. Fingers were pinched due to loose deck boards when attempting to get out of the kayak. We observed that about half of the dock was actually further up out of the water than the mentioned 21” and sloped away from the water’s edge. As mentioned, this is a wonderful house and we would love to return next year. However, we would need to know that the the river could more easily be accessed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024