Tom's rustic private cottage

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3 bedroomsSleeps 7600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Barry's Bay, ON

Serran Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Polish Kashub Heritage Museum
‪16 min drive‬
Diamond Lake
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1

1 Double Bed

2

1 Double Bed

3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living

1 Double Futon

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Very tranquil and private setting with majestic views of the lake and beautiful shoreline.

Enjoy many activities for everyone including fishing, boating, hiking, biking, sightseeing, ATVs, cultural events, festivals, museums, and more. In the winter season, ice fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are popular with plentiful trails found in the area.

Note on off-season use: This is a 3.5 season cottage. During the very cold months (from approx. December to March) it can be rented with limited amenities. Hydro and heating are available for guests' comfort, however running water is limited to toilet and general washing needs. There is no shower use during this time. For a full description of winter usage, please contact host prior to requesting a reservation. Min 7 days notice is required for all off-season bookings.

Cottage amenities:
3 Bedrooms: 2 with double beds, 1 with bunk bed (double+twin). Linens and pillows provided.
Kitchen: Full size fridge, stove/oven, microwave, coffee maker (Keurig), kettle, toaster, cutlery, dishes, pots & pans
Bathroom: shower, toilet and sink
Living/dining room: Convertible sofa bed, dining table, TV/DVD/Android Box

Property amenities:
Dock, 12ft aluminum boat with paddles and lifejackets, propane BBQ, fire pit and more. Limited firewood included.

Tap water is not potable as it is sourced from the lake. Limited drinking water will be provided by the host, guests are advised to bring additional bottled water for their needs. Please refer to the rental agreement for additional details.

Property manager

Tom

Premier Host

Languages

English, Polish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

- playpen/sleeping pad for infants

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Maximum 2 pets per stay

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

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses solar energy

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Madawaska Valley

Located in Madawaska Valley, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carson Lake Provincial Park and Papineau Lake, while Polish Kashub Heritage Museum and Grumblin' Granny's are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Barry's Bay, ON

What's nearby

Serran Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Polish Kashub Heritage Museum - 16 min drive - 11.4 km
Water Tower Park - 19 min drive - 14.1 km
Diamond Lake - 20 min drive - 11.9 km
Golden Lake - 31 min drive - 27.2 km

Restaurants

‪The Bent Anchor Bar and Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪Wilno Tavern - ‬16 min drive
‪Inn Towne Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
‪Wine Cellar - ‬23 min drive
‪Radcliffe Inn & Restaurant - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tom's rustic private cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Tom's rustic private cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tom's rustic private cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tom's rustic private cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Serran Lake and Wadsworth Lake. Franks Lake and Kuiack Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

VIGJAY M.

Jun 17, 2024

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

Great stay

Wonderful

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C.

Oct 3, 2024

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

Gorgeous hidden gem

This property/cabin is so perfect for me, beautiful big private space, all amenities, well located, with a super attentive and talented host. Thanks for the wonderful stay, Tom. We’ll be back for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Jun 22, 2023

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

Great weekend adventure

Awesome cabin in the woods, lake access was easy and close, tons of nearby trails and close to barrys bay for everything you might need, including a nice cafe.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Udo K.

Sep 8, 2023

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

Very relaxing after long road trip

We should have stayed a bit longer, Tom's cottage is perfect to calm down and relax after a long and intensive sightseeing road trip through USA and Canada. No motor boats on the lake, the next busy road quite far away - best place to relax. We liked also on evenings to make BBQ with the gas grill and the camp fire in the fire pit . I hope there is a next time to get there.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleks S.

Oct 22, 2023

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

Great stay

Me and two friends went for some fishing and relaxation. Great little spot. Shallow water off the dock so we caught lots of jumbo perch. Cleanliness was excellent and we forgot our bluetooth speakers at home so it was a nice surprise that one was provided. Nice to have a row boat with the rental as well. Host was very responsive and friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H., Harley

Aug 10, 2020

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

Perfect private getaway!

We had a great time! Easy self check in greeted by very clean and well organized accommodations. Everything that we needed was there with some extras like coffee, toilet paper, bed linens and wifi for rainy days. Great welcome binder with lots of handy information. We loved the dock, use of the boat and quiet location for bonfires. Very picturesque! Very thankful to have found such a great spot that allowed our dog. We would definitely book again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Aug 18, 2024

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

Family Vacation

Our time at this rustic cabin was wonderful. The host's communication was perfect and the description was almost spot on. This cottage provided us the opportunity to relax, read, swim and spend time with each other. The weather was amazing so we were outside almost all day every day. The beach is great, we did a couple of paddles on the kayaks and the boys did some fishing (little perch). The cottage is very private and the lake is serene and quiet enough to hear the loon. The boys loved the zip line and the view was amazing. Thank you to our host for sharing your little gem.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Oct 13, 2023

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

Super location

Stay was wonderful! View of the lake from cottage was amazing. Cottage right on the water. Close to our favourite restaurant the Wilno Tavern. Close to charming little parks and beaches and hiking trails. Only stayed for 2 nights and wished we booked longer. Went in October. Only minor thing was the sofa was very uncomfortable to sit on and watch tv. Tom followed up with us which I thought was great. Thanks Tom.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moon I.

Sep 13, 2022

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

Quiet and private cabin on a lake

This cabin is absolutely beautiful! The property is well maintained and steps away from the lake. We were there for 4 days and seen 3 boaters. Amazing pizza from Vito’s pizzeria!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Doug m.

Jul 29, 2022

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

Get place to unwind

Get to work with Tom

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chi C.

Dec 16, 2021

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

Great experience

Loved the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annu S.

Nov 14, 2021

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

Quiet, beautiful location

Easy communication with Tom, lovely little cabin which was more than enough for us and the dogs. It was too cold to swim but sitting at the lake and listening to the loons was peaceful and lovely.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Nov 9, 2021

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

Tom's Rustic Cottage.

This well equipped and comfortable cottage is in a beautiful and remote location. It is just what we were looking for and a pleasant surprise. I can see us returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Boris J.

Oct 31, 2021

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

Wonderful break!

The cottage has everything one needs. Important feature was stable WiFi, since I had to work for two days. No issues with supporting all-day conference calls. The rest - pure joy! Extremely quiet in late October, great get-away from the city. Looking forward to coming back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trina L.

Sep 4, 2021

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

Excellent quiet retreat

This is a lovely quiet spot, great for swimming, fishing and some down time to recharge!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leo G.

Aug 27, 2021

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

Tom’s Serene Setting

If you are searching for a peaceful lake to relax, swim, enjoy natural surroundings, look no further than Tom’s cottage. Serran Lake is small and ‘motorless’ - the odd canoe, paddle board and loon is what you will see. With only a dozen or so cottages on the lake (spaced well apart for privacy) there is very little noise pollution. Our children are in their 20s and they loved floating around the lake suntanning and chilling at the clear beach area. The cottage, elevated on the property, is indeed rustic and cozy, with everything you will need, including a nice shower. Spaces were incredibly clean, bbq is excellent, air conditioning appreciated, fire pit is wonderfully perched on a hill with a view of the lake. The cottage is a narrow design and does not allow for much furniture - there is one couch and ample card table type dining chairs. We did bring fold up Cabela’s ‘director chairs’ which were very handy for a comfortable seating option with side tables….something to consider. We had great weather, so we weren’t inside much. Our small dog was happy all week watching red squirrels run up trees. Lots of room on property to manoeuvre a small trailer we use to haul water toys and all. We simply had a wonderful week, very peaceful, serene setting.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Aug 16, 2021

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

Beautiful Lake

Family had a nice week at the cottage. Tom communicated very well both in advance and during our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Aug 2, 2021

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

Lovely cottage!

We had a great week at Tom’s cabin. The property and the lake are beautiful and check in was quick and easy. Would recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Robin S.

Jul 3, 2021

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

A peaceful stay

Tom's cottage is ideally located on a quiet road. The lake is peaceful. We enjoyed campfires and fishing, and even caught a bass we were able to eat for supper.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

tiffany h.

May 30, 2021

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

Beautiful stay!! We will definitely be returning

Our stay was absolutely beautiful. The cottage is in such perfect condition and was the cleanest cottage we have ever stayed at! Inside and out. Tom has everything you can think of, even wifi for the kids when dark falls. Tom's hospitality was over and beyond accommodating. He responds promptly to concerns and makes sure all your needs are properly met. The lake is stunning, we didn't catch much fish but the time spent together at this beautiful rustic cottage was exactly what we all needed!! Thanks again for everything Tom. We will defiently be back!! Tiffany&Brock

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Micky S.

Mar 18, 2021

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

Peacefull

Very relaxing quiet. Everything you would expect. Thanks Tom

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed T.

Nov 16, 2020

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

Cozy quiet wetland getaway

Great time at Toms secluded, cozy getaway. Would stay again for sure. Loved the view and the wood burning stove

10/10 Excellent

Brenna K.

Oct 30, 2020

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

Peaceful and Serene Weekend

We are so grateful to have found this property! It was a perfect getaway nestled in the pine trees with a constant view of the lake, and a short drive from town. The cottage was impeccably clean and very cozy, especially with the use of the wood stove. Tom was very communicative and clear about all necessary arrangements, and we will defiantly be back in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colette T., Brockville

Oct 14, 2020

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

Perfect family getaway

We all had a wonderful relaxing time. Host has thought of everything and the welcome binder had all the information we needed. Beautiful property. Kids loved the zipline and bonfires in the evenings. So thankful we stumbled upon this listing. Would love to stay there again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

Oct 8, 2020

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

Relaxing Getaway

This little cottage is the perfect getaway from everyday life. It's nestled in a beautiful area and has a very nice view of the private lake. The fall colours were starting during our stay and it was very quiet and serene. The cottage itself was spotless upon arrival and Tom checked in to make sure that we were all settled in. Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020