Updated Riverfront Cottage with Lake Access & StarLink, for Recreationalists!

Havelock, Ontario
$201 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to the North River Retreat! This is a riverfront cottage with diverse wildlife, and bodes well for outdoor adventurer families/friends/couples looking to fish, boat, kayak and more. Wake to the morning sunrise on the deck or dock, coffee in hand, listening to the sounds of the river. Experience sun exposure all day, sunrise to sunset. For rainy days and to stay connected we have STARLINK Internet & AMAZON Fire TV, board games, and a Mini original Nintendo containing hundredsof classic video arcade games.

Your rental will come with the use of a paddleboat and two kayaks. Bring-Your-Own Watercrafts is encouraged! Drop your watercraft in the lake at the public boat launch, minutes away, south on Anderson Road (Google Anderson Road, K0L 1Z0)! From there, boat to our dock in just a few minutes. Fish populations are plentiful. Large and Smallmouth Bass, many Bluegill/Perch/Rock Bass for kids, Muskie and Pickerel when in season of course. The ecosystem on this river is lively beyond fish, from birds to river otters, herons, frogs, turtles and more.

Please note the riverfront is not for the primary beachcomber looking to lay and swim at a beach or lakefront! Lily pads and weed growth is plentiful, summer & fall. We do run a water circulator during summer rental season to keep the water as clear as we can, for enjoyment off the dock. Catch a tan by laying on the dock or floating in the river, and refresh in the water with a swim off the dock-end or deeper part of the river. If you fancy walking into waters from shore, there are public boat launches on Round Lake you can visit. Alternatively, visit Booster Park Beach on Crowe Lake, or public waterfront spaces on Stony Lake (not too far away!). Towns to visit: Lakefield, Young's Point, Havelock or Campbellford!

To save you money, we charge a nominal cleaning fee per stay. In return, we ask that you voluntarily bring your own linens (bathing towels, pillow cases, and bed sheets or sleeping bags) for your stay. Bed sizes: one twin, one double, one queen, and a pull-out sofa. Having said that, there are lots of pillows, and the beds shall be tidy for your arrival. If you forgot linens, you may find sets for use at additional charges ($10 per room per night may be added to your final pricing at check-out, to cover cleaning and laundering requirements).

Thank you for visiting our page and we hope you'll choose to visit. Please message if you have any questions, follow us on Instagram @northriverretreat and check our our Youtube channel for some drone videos of the surrounding area: @northriverretreathavelock.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Dryer Laundry Facilities
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Kayak On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Music Library Stereo Video Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The River On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Note From Host: All Butts And Remanence Must Be Cleaned Up!

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Catriona B.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    Spent a great week at Brad’s cottage on North River. We made great use of the 2 kayaks, it was a beautiful paddle down the river to Round Lake. Cottage was clean, comfortable, and very well equipped.

  • Roman Y.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Plenty space, clean cottage, all necessary appliances.Beautiful nature.Very welcoming and responsive owner. Enjoyed our stay.Recommend everyone.

  • Jennifer F.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 5, 2025

    cozy, clean cottage on beautiful riverfront. Kind and responsive hosts!

  • Donna A.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    The cottage is really cute and everything is as described. Great value for the money. Beds are really comfy!!! and the dining table is large and can easily fit a big family or group of friends. The water pump on the dock does a good job of keeping the lily pads under control but it doesn't eliminate them entirely so it's not ideal for swimming -- however, we found that floating on the inner tubes to be the perfect solution. There are owner items in the cottage so it's important to keep an eye out for anything labeled 'Owner Stock.' I missed a label and unfortunately consumed something that did not belong to me. I notified Brad and he was very gracious and allowed me apologize for the mix-up which was appreciated. Brad is also really quick to respond to questions and wants to know about any issues that may need addressing. (We're landlords too and understand this very well.)The cottage has a really nice stereo system and great collection of CDs!!! This was our primary entertainment and great music makes great memories!!The only issue we ran into was needing to do a little cleaning. The fridge, countertops and stereo cabinet needed a good wiping down. The microwave needs attention. Other than that, we would definitely rent again and we're grateful for the hosts who continue making their properties available to the public year after year!

  • Heather B.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    The cottage was beautiful! We loved our stay, it was quiet and peaceful. We fished off the dock, floated around and went for some paddleboat rides along the river. The cottage has all the basic necessities and was clean and comfortable. We spent most of our time on the big deck over looking the river or on the dock. It was about 10m into town which was perfect for supplies. The property was perfect for my little guys (3 and 5), they found lots of wildlife, played on the playground and fished all day. Brad was very communicative and helpful. We will be back next year for sure!

  • Aaron H.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Everything was beyond expectation host was super communicative everything was exactly as they said

  • Shannon W.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 28, 2024

    The cottage was excellent for our needs of fishing. It was clean and easy to navigate with all the item at hand. With the understanding the cottage itself was not a luxurious place where my wife would like to stay. But thats another story. All in everyone was very happy. IIIsewavehawthstay.woulsdwould be

  • Stacey P.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Clean. Spacious. Great deck. Would be a great spot if you had a boat.

  • Gina V.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    Cottage was the perfect size for us and comfortable with a beautiful view in every room to the outdoors. We can't wait to come back.

  • Katya F.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 19, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage! Beautiful place, well maintained clean property . The cottage was spacious and had everything we needed for cooking and bbq. I really enjoyed watching sunrise and star gazing by the river. We will definitely come back next year!

  • Helena T.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    We had a great time, got some rest and had a lot of fun. Kids enjoyed the pedal boat and fishing, my mom (76) enjoyed the balcony and we all loved our stay. Bras is very nice and answered all our questions. Great please to stay!

  • Teresa Yeuk Lan L.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    This is our 2nd stay at this lovely home. Well equipped kitchen, very clean and spacious place. Convenient fishing off the dock or you can kayak/ paddle boat out. Very helpful and responsive host. Excellent place to stay!

  • Jakub Z.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    Amazing cottage and excellent customer service. We enjoyed it.

  • Julie C.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    Very cute cottage, lovely large deck outback overlooking the water, beds were very comfortable, lots of space in the kitchen and paddle boat and kayak were a hit with the kids. Would definitely recommend and would return. ?

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