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Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Kawartha Lakes

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A covered deck with a wooden floor, red and white patterned rug, a glass table, and a white rocking chair.
A cozy room with large windows overlooking a lake, wicker furniture, and a stone accent wall.
A spacious kitchen with wooden flooring, a central island with stools, white cabinets, and a large window providing natural light.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sebright, ON
  • Place, Dalrymple Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Rama
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carden

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Dalrymple Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Carden Alvar Provincial Park with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Canal Lake and Kirkfield Lift Lock.
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What's nearby

  • Dalrymple Lake - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Casino Rama - 23 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • Balsam Lake - 28 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Fenelon Falls - 44 min drive - 37.1 miles
  • Horseshoe Valley - 53 min drive - 42.4 miles

Getting around

  • Washago Station - 20 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peggy's Chip Truck - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Quaker Oaks Farm - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lydia’s Food Truck - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination

**Small party specials available upon request.

Are you looking for the ultimate cottage experience or private retreat? Family friendly or Group Welcoming. This is it! Family owned since 1975, our 50 acre property is located on the edge of Lake Dalrymple. It has 500ft of private beach, private dock, private boat launch, private boat rental and even a private pond for swimming and fishing!

This location has hosted many guests and we’ve made so many amazing family memories over the years. Now, we want to be able to share it with others to enjoy similar experiences that this spacious and private retreat has offered to us! Many of our past guests have said "the pictures just do not do this property justice! It’s amazing!!

**Pets - Please submit request through inquiry prior to booking. Hypoallergenic pets preferred.

Newly renovated - From the upstairs social room you will experience 180 degrees of sunset facing lakefront view, that also overlooks the sprawling lakefront lawn, beach and private dock. The room is open concept with beautiful post and beams and runs into the dining area and kitchen. The space is incredible, comfortable and a dynamic place to cook in and entertain!

In the kitchen you will find all the necessary appliances -fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave. Additional extras include a wine fridge and smaller beverage fridge's throughout the house, along with a large freezer and washer and dryer located downstairs in laundry room. Additionally, the house is equipped with air conditioning and highspeed internet for your comfort and convenience!

Upstairs Rooms Include:
1) Master Bedroom with Lake View, King size bed, TV, walk in closet and on-suite two-piece bathroom.
2) Bedroom #2: Queen size bed, baby crib + closet.
3) Bedroom #3: Queen Bed + closet.
4) Bathroom: Freestanding Tub, separate new shower, double vanity sink and toilet.

Downstairs:
5) Entertainment Room: Large social room with lakefront sliding doors opening up to a patio, 70" Smart TV, gas fireplace (coming), sectional couch, and lake view.
6) Laundry room including washer, dryer, sink, and stand up freezer.
7) Bathroom: Stand up shower, sink and toilet.
8) Bedroom #4: Two Double Beds
9) Bedroom #5: Queen Bed, Lakeview

Outdoor Amenities:

Boat Rentals: Boat rentals are available through local companies Lake Dalrymple Resort (Fishing Boats) and Lake Country Adventures (Pontoon Boats, PWC/Jet Skiis), offering delivery and pick up for your convenience! Guests will also have exclusive access to your own private dock and boat launch!

Beaches: This property is equipped with two beaches! Yes, two, and all to yourself! The Lakeside beach spans 500ft in length, and is great for beach activities such as horseshoes or washer toss which are provided complementary. The pond-side beach is fantastic for swimming and wading into the water, building sand castles and complemented with a swimming raft and a 20ft pondside deck for socializing or sun-tanning!

The Lakeside beach is also complemented by a 100ft dock, with a large social platform that is great for fishing, sun-tanning, socializing and soaking up the lake breeze! The dock can park up to four boats, so if any guests own their own watercraft, they should feel free to bring it along and utilize the dock and private boat launch! Complimentary for our guests, we also have kayaks, canoe, stand up paddle board and paddle boat!

For more information and details, please visit link below for our Cottage Manual / Guide… this provides a wealth of information and should also answer many of the commonly asked questions!

**Please Note**
- This is not a hotel or a resort. We do our very best to meet our guests special requirements or requests. Although, certain situations may arise when we are unable to do so. We apologize in advance if this is the case.

- This is a family friendly and group welcoming destination. We want you to enjoy your vacation and have fun, but please note that it is not a place for parties.

- Pets : Please ask us about our pet policy.

- Dock / Boat Launch - From time to time property owners may require to utilize the boat launch but will arrange with rental guests to ensure your privacy is not impacted.

We live close by, so if you need to get in touch with us for any reason, it's extremely easy! But, don't worry...we won't invade your privacy!!

Should you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us directly!

Your hosts,

Mary Lou & Bruce.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: **Pets - Small non-shedding dogs only.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination to the airport?

This cottage is 35.6 mi (49-min drive) away from the Muskoka, ON (YQA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination to the beach?

This cottage is 12.9 mi (20-min drive) from The Steps and 13.3 mi (21-min drive) from Brechin Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Casino Rama (24-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination to downtown Kawartha Lakes?

This cottage is 3.3 mi away from Carden.

Need a summer getaway? Book NorthFork Lakehouse-the ultimate cottage destination Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Getaway Location

Absolutely stunning cottage and property, with great amenities and ice cold AC for those hot summer days! Mary Lou and Bruce were great hosts. We would be happy to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Making memories

Very accommodating cottage. The pond was excellent for swimming, we just enjoyed all that this cottage offered
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Getaway

An amazing property with lots of room both inside and outside to enjoy a family holiday. Very clean, everything you needed was available at the cottage. Host is very responsive. Overall, an excellent place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A+ host

Great property, amazing for the kids, best host ever, easiest to deal with, she accommodated all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful!

We all, 3 generations, were very impressed with spaciousness, location and layout of the property. Very comfortable, clean, accommodating, cozy and decorations in tune with the location. Bedrooms and beds very comfortable. Great property and……thanks again MaryLou !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous place to spend time with friends and family

I cannot put into words of how gorgeous this place is. Everything was clean when we arrived, and the host contacted me to ensure that the check in was smooth. They have everything you need and plus some. I will recommend my friends to visit this place. Easy to find, quiet, and just a beautiful place to have fun.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family stay

This property was fantastic for our family's summer cottage getaway - lots of space and great layout inside and out. Lake was a bit too weedy for swimming off the dock but the pond was a great alternate option. Hosts were responsive and helpful - we had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves and make some wonderful family memories. Thank you Mary Lou!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our weeks holiday has been a true paradise at Bruce and Marylou's property. EVERYTHING was perfection from young to old. This cottage is so charming and you definitely feel away from reality, perfect to unwind, relax and enjoy nature's beauty. Thank you ever so much for giving us this opportunity it has definitely made amazing family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing and unique property. We were 3 generations staying so the fact there’s upstairs, downstairs and outdoor living space works great. The large property, pond, fire pit, pedal boat, kayaks and paddle board kept us outside much of the time even though the house is large, clean and well equipped. Thanks to the great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Connor Moody

Beautiful house with a Fantastic view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Buddies Place

Great week close to home so travel was easy. Great host's and Buddy and his family kept us entertained. Host's where very close by so were easy to get hold of but we had no issues everything was as advertised thanks again for helping our family have a wonderful holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Family Vacation

Our family friend group usually goes on an annual camping trip and this year we decided the rent a cottage as one of the people in the group was pregnant. We had such a great experience and everything was as expected! Every communication with the owners was pleasant and they answered all our questions and took care of our every need. We had such a great time that this may be our new annual tradition.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing and frogs!

The property and accommodations were great. We enjoyed our family get away and ate all our meals out on the deck with a view of the lake! The house is well equipped and the beds are very comfy. The only unfortunate downside was that the pond is not swimmable this year and we had really looked forward to that! The kids enjoyed the Sandy beach and exploring for frogs- just were not able to fully enjoy the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family cottage week

We had a wonderful family vacation. Property was private. Lots of room for indoor and outdoor activities. The lake has lots of moss so we swam in the pond. This huge lake is perfect for fishing. The owner of the cottage was very friendly and easy to reach out to. Answered our questions quickly. Overall a fun week even when we had a full day of rain!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful lakefront property

The property and house are beautiful and spacious. It was more than big enough for the 8 of us. Everything we needed was available and well organized. Having access to the canoe/kayaks/etc. was very nice, and I really like the fire pit and location for a campfire. My only complaint is that the listing says there's a hot tub, but there is not. We were specifically looking for a place that had one, so this was quite disappointing. But overall it was an enjoyable stay and a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely amazing!

This property was gorgeous! It might easily be one of our favourites. The inside of the cottage was very spacious and tastefully decorated. MaryLou was very quick in answering all my questions and made our stay very comfortable. I will highly recommend anyone who wants to get together with many generations! Everyone will have their own space and things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sister's Weekend 2022.

We had a group of 11 people, myself and 3 sisters and our daughters. There was plenty of room for everyone. The outdoor spaces are amazing. kitchen is well appointed and stocked with everything you need. The house was spotless and the bedrooms were inviting. Our group really had a great time. Our host, MaryLou was very helpful, quick to answer questions and provided all the necessary information before checkin. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful stay, great experience!

We were thrilled with how clean the cottage. Yard was well maintained. Beautiful view over looking the lake. Nice screened in porch. Upper deck with seating. Seating on the dock and around outdoor fire pit. Recycling/garbage area well organized. Bedding could have been a bit more substantial for cooler night, most had thin cotton quilts. Waterfront a bit weedy at the shore. But overall a great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable!

My family and I spent a week and found it to be clean and accommodating! They supplied everything you could imagine and the home was tastefully done. We had a great time! The only thing that was somewhat disappointing was the lake. It was full of weeds and not suitable for swimming. However, the kids did play in the pond. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect

It was nice and clean as it shows on the pic , everything was perfect. All of us made a very good memoirs of this beautiful cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

We rented the place for a week for the extended family including 6 kids. We had a great time. The cottage was roomy and nicely updated. The cottage and property had lots of room and activities for the kids. Even enough space for the parents and grandparents to enjoy once the kids were a sleep. Mary Lou was so nice and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of a kind indeed!

My husband and I rent a cottage every year, and take our kids and grandkids. Everything was perfect! Lots of room inside and out, very clean and Mary Lou and Bruce were perfect hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun time!

We made a lot of fun memories! The children were non stop fishing,swimming and kayaking!! It was all available at their finger tips so they were well entertained making it a very wonderful vacation for even us as parents to 5 children!😉
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First Family Vacay Since Covid

We had a FANTASTIC stay here! There were so many things to do between the canoes, kayaks, peddle boat, and swimming pond. It was great to have the privacy that this property provides while still being close enough to Orillia to take advantage of things like Kawartha Dairy and Costco! The house itself was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. It was very helpful to have all the basic cooking and baking utensils and appliances available in the kitchen, and the coffee drinkers in our group loved having access to a Keurig! It was really easy to get a hold of the owners and they were really helpful to answer any questions we had. All in all, it was a great trip that had the kids (and adults) in the group wondering why we had to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and great owners!

Stayed with my family, parents, siblings and their families. Everyone had an amazing time! The pond was great for the kids to fish and swim. Bruce and Mary Lou were fantastic hosts. The cottage was recently renovated and it is very well done. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022