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Cottage 356 (The Cove) on Eels Lake. Newer 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Cottage secluded and surrounded by crown land.

Sleeps 4-6 people max.

Bedroom #1: Queen Bed
Bedroom #2: Double bed
+ a Double Pull-out couch located in the livingroom area

PETS: 1 non-shedding dog is permitted here. No cats please.

(The Cove) on Eel's Lake is secluded and private with over 800 feet of water frontage and surrounded by Crown land. The Cove area is on the quieter part of the lake yet has a large body of water in front, perfect for diving off the dock, long distance swimming, boating and even water skiing. The dock has a swim ladder and there is a canoe, a paddle boat and swim toys available . The lake is very clean with no weeds near the dock area.

This newer cottage is tastefully decorated with plenty of windows and a skylight above the kitchen. The kitchen has a glass top stove, with a hood vent and high end microwave above. There is a Bosch dishwasher and a Frigidaire fridge. The kitchen is open and well-equipped for any chefs who arrive. The water system has an UV filter so you don't need to bring water.

The dining room can host 6 guests easily. There is an HD TV with Bell satellite and games console and shelves with puzzles, games and videos. There is good cell and internet reception. There are beautiful views from the many windows and the front deck. There is also a centrally located, portable AC for your comfort on those very hot sunny days.

The main bedroom has a Queen-sized bed and the second bedroom has a double bed. The new couch in the living room can pull out easily to make a double sized bed if needed.
The four piece bathroom has a full sized tub and shower with a high cedar ceiling and a heat lamp. There is a washing machine and dryer for use in the basement.

The wrap around deck hosts a Webber BBQ and patio set with umbrella and extra chairs for sunning. There is a glass railing on the front deck offering clear viewing of the spectacular lakeside scenery. A firepit is located to the side of the cottage where you can enjoy a family campfire in the evening.

If you are looking for 2 side-by-side cottages, this one is next to Cottage #355. Each cottage has it's own waterfront and dock. The 2 cottages together allow sleeping for up to 14 people overnight. Both very private and are about 150+ feet away from each other through the trees. There is good cell service here with Bell or Rogers.

Located approx. 2.5 hours from Toronto there is a 20 minute drive into the cottage from the Hwy., or you can drive directly to the Eels Lake Marina and take a water taxi across (less than 5 minutes). If you are looking to rent a boat, call Nissan Marina at 1-705-656-1103. (no gas sold there)

WATERFRONT: The shoreline is rocky, so swimming is best off the dock. The dock has a ladder for easy access. If you prefer, a short path to the right of the cottage, leads to a small beach area that the owners have created.

INVENTORY:
Blankets and Pillows (8)
Water is from the lake, but it UV filtered
Dishwasher
Coffee Maker
Cell coverage is good
Ceiling Fans
Portable Fan - 1
Air Conditioning (portable) is centrally located
TV
VCR
DVD or Blu-Ray
Satellite
Deck
Propane BBQ
Patio Furniture
Lounge/Patio Chairs
Lawn Chairs
Fire Pit area
Dock
Swim Mat
Canoe
Paddleboat
Life Jackets - 2 adult

RENTERS TO BRING:
Bed Linens
Towels
Firewood for campfires

AREA INFORMATION:
The drive to this cottage is approx. 2.5 hours from Toronto there is a 20 minute drive into the cottage from Hwy. 62

Located in the Kawartha Lakes District just north of Apsley, Ontario on Eels Lake. Apsley is a growing village with many services - Sayers Grocery (large new independant grocery store), an IDA pharmacy, LCBO, Foods, Kawartha Cottage Wear, a town library with internet access, a medical centre, a variety of interesting shops to visit and even a nine-hole golf course a few kilometers north of Apsley (Marvel Rapids). Being in the Kawartha Lake District, Apsley is the hub to several other larger and smaller lakes and parks in the immediate area should you wish to bring your own canoe to paddle around, or just go for a hike somewhere different for a day.
The larger town of Bancroft is approx. 35 minutes away, and offer more gift, art and specialty shopping. There are two grocery stores, a large Foodland, and No Frills. Choose from many fast food restaurants (2 Tim Hortons, Subway, Pizza Pizza, Pizza Hut, Pita Pit, McDonald's), as well as many Family restaurants including Vito's Pizzeria (Italian style dining), The Granite, Bancroft Brew Pub, Eagle's Nest Restaurant and Waddle and Daub Cafe and more! For more tourism information, go to the Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum or the town website at https://bancroft.ca

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Section :

Lake Front

Location :

Eels Lake

Multi-family :

No

WiFi :

No

Pets Allowed :

Yes

Pr Boat Cottage :

Yes

Shallow Entry :

No

Winter Rentals :

No

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Peaceful and Private

Review Date: July 24, 2026

Vacation Date: July 18, 2026

"Such a lovely retreat from everyday life! The cottage was very clean and well stocked, with lots of lamps for reading and good lighting for playing games and cooking. The photos on the website give you a really good sense of what the inside and outside actually look like. There were loons calling every evening, and we saw them daily. It is a pretty long drive in from the highway, but the result is the peaceful surroundings. Beds were comfortable, dishes and rooms were very clean. Ceiling fans in each bedroom and the living room kept the inside pretty cool. We did turn on the portable ac and it worked well. The only reason we used it was simply due to air quality -there was a lot of smoke from northern Ontario forest fires so we closed the windows. Air quality was way better at the cottage ( (rated 3) than at home in the city (rated 10+), even with the smoke and heatwave. The night sky was stunning. Captured beautiful shots of the Milky Way and the starry sky which was a bonus given how smoky it had been for several days prior. Saw four shooting stars!

Reviewed By: Chris J

Great week at 356 Eels Lake

Review Date: August 30, 2025

Vacation Date: August 23, 2025

"This was a great cottage for us! First, the directions were clear and complete....they got us right to the door! The drive in to the cottage is beautiful but very long. It was a great road for our daily walks. The lot and waterfront were private, which is high on our list of must-have. The lake water was clear, clean and refreshing. Even though the water level had been dropped, it was still deep enough off the dock to dive in. The cottage is very clean and well appointed. There was nothing we needed that we could not find - it is truly very thoughtfully supplied. The huge wrap around porch was amazing to catch the sunrise and enjoy the view of the sunset on the far shore. The canoe and paddle boat provided opportunities for paddling to see the lake and for some fishing. We tried to rent a motor boat but due to the low water level, the marina was not renting. The BBQ worked amazingly.....and the raccoons attending to the drip pan in the wee hours provided some entertainment!! We are giving this cottage a glowing review...it is definitely a "return to" on our list.

Reviewed By: Brad & Wendy

356 Eels Lake $1850/Summer wk

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