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Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake

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A lakeside view with a dock, chairs, and a building in the background.
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A small house with a deck, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard.
A wooden dock leading to a small pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a house in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, an oven, and a coffee maker.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sparrow Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Severn, ON
  • Place, Sparrow Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Rama
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs East Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Upstairs West Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Severn

Located in Severn, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Golden Leaves and Bethune Memorial House are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Orillia Square Mall and Gravenhurst Farmers' Market. The Biindigen Pavilion and Gravenhurst Centennial Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Severn, ON

What's nearby

  • Sparrow Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Muskoka - 21 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Casino Rama - 24 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 33 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Hardy Lake Provincial Park - 34 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

  • Washago Station - 14 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kim's Kitchen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Washago Village Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lock 42 Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Harvey's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bedrock Café - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake on Nov 1, 2026 start from $254, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing on the Severn River next to Sparrow Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Sparrow Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake St. George Golf Club and Lake Couchiching. Lock 42 Couchiching and McGregor On The Water are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage. It was clean and very well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this cottage! It was very clean and bright and had all the amenities we needed for preparing food, etc. we thoroughly enjoyed all the birds and water critters!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jan’s cottage. From Jan’s communication with us to the location and the cleanliness, we felt at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 6, 2025
Thanks Jon! We really enjoyed having you as our guest. Thanks for the great communication and leaving our place in great condition. Jan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prefect cottage for a fall getaway

We had a great time at Jan’s cottage. It was perfect for a fall getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Perfect weather All the amenities you need
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
Thanks for being a great guest, Geoff. We're glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Place for the week

Thanks for the great week, our work crew stayed for the week while completing some work in the area, worked well for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2025
Thank you Peter, we’re glad you enjoyed the cottage. And thanks to your crew also. Our housekeeper and I both were amazed at how perfectly you and they left the cottage! It was a pleasure to host you. Jan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute cottage, comfy large beds. We stayed with 6 adults / 1 child. Refrigerator with ice maker and water was a godsend. Screened porch overlooking the lake was very enjoyable. Not a good swimming area for little ones, strong current away dock, water very weedy except off end of dock, which was deep. Enjoyed nightly campfires, starry nights and boating options. WiFi ok, but lahs with larger no of people online
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

Everything was great and enjoyed the fall colors while spending a family weekend away on Thanksgiving.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 11, 2022
Thanks, Archie. We are glad you enjoyed our cottage, and the colours! And, we enjoyed hosting you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and amazing communication! Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2025
We're glad you had a great time at the cottage and thank you again for being great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend break

An enjoyable weekend relaxing by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing experience

I loved so much the cottage it was a very nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable

Close to nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
We're glad you enjoyed our cottage! It was great having you, and thank you for being a great guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, Jan was very helpful and answered my questions in a timely manner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2025
Thank you! It was a pleasure to have you stay at our place. And thanks also for leaving our cottage in perfect condition! Jan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage stay!

This cottage is exactly what you would want a summer cottage holiday in Ontario to be! Very comfortable, homey, and really well-equipped. The whole property is beautiful - we enjoying kayaking and canoeing right off the dock and just sitting watching the boats go by on the river! Jan was great host - very proactive and responsive. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2024
Thank you E & S for being wonderful guests and being understanding when Bell Satellite TV and Wifi both went down briefly on the same day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Perfect place for girls weekend. Lots to do. Thank you so much for the use of this awesome place. Amazing host. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 3, 2023
Thank you Toni. It was a pleasure having you at the cottage and we look forward to your return!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Al good,

Great relaxing older cottage with modern updates. Weather sucked Oilers lost, still good memories, will book again. Extremly clean, quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing haven

Property was very clean and in a superb location. Fishing off the dock was perfect - we lost count of the number of fish caught. Air conditioning was definitely a bonus as we had the perfect hot and sunny week. Walking distance of a small LCBO, grocery store and patio restaurant. Will probably book again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Diane and her familiy were wonderful guests, we're glad they enjoyed the cottage. We would love to have them again, and recommend them to others looking for great guests!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great fishing

Location was great. Internet was not good. I am self employed and it wasn’t great for that.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
I'm delighted you liked our cottage & the fishing. As our our pre-booking info indicates, our only Internet options are cellular or local radio, which may not always be super fast. We're expecting fibre in a year, but for now, it's the trade-off for a peaceful rural setting. We often work from the cottage without issues. If you encountered any problems during your stay, we would have been happy to help if you'd let us know.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The Ales and Nails Construction.

Great place. Clesn. Only down side water undrinkable. Would have been better going in.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2024
Thanks Finlay. We now have well-water which is drinkable. But, we did note the water was not potable at that time in our listing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Severn

Great little cottage! 8 guests can stay easily with out feeling over crowded. Scenary from boating was exceptional. Jan was great to book with. Details plainly layed out. Will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 3, 2023
Thanks Nadine. It is always a pleasure to have guests like you! We're looking forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property. Excellent fishing. Only concerns- needs a new BBQ. Also a fry pan that doesn't stick. Lol
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive, though we required very little assistance.When we arrived the cottage was very clean, tidy and nice and warm. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped including a large air fryer.We found the cottage to be very cozy, especially with the gas fireplace.We were going to sit on the deck in the sun but the temperature outside was extremely cold.An added bonus that we discovered is that it is nice and close to Casino Rama, Gravenhurst and Orillia, if you feel the need to seek entertainment or dinner out.We will be book again and let our friends know about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent getaway

My husband, myself and our son who lives in assisted living went for a 4 day 3 night getaway. Our son has just been able to visit since covid. Thus was the perfect getaway to reconnect and relax. The cottage is well appointed and immaculate. Needs were comfy. The boys caught quite a few fish right off the dock. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2021
We're so glad you had time to reconnect and enjoy our cottage! COVID has been so hard for all of us. Thank you, Colleen for being a great guest!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in

Good

Not bad but it was a very old property and it only has one bathroom downstairs which was hard when you are upstairs. It required everything you need. Overall rating is not bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2022
Yes, there is one bathroom on the main floor, next to the main bedroom which has one queen bed. The other two bedrooms are upstairs. And, yes, although it has been renovated and improved, the cottage was first built over 100 years ago,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to get away with the family. Right on the water with boats and kayaks available which was awesome. Very cozy, had everything we needed to enjoy the weekend. Fishing was awesome too, lots of pike & bass.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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