What a fantastic location for a couples get away! Everything you would need for a comfortable and relaxing get away. King size bed was very comfortable. Kitchenette had everything we needed. BBQ area was awsome, and we can't say enough about the views,! Amazing sunsets and wide open view of the lake. Sat there for hours! We will definately be back! Thank you John for being a fantastic host!
The boathouse was awesome! The view of Lake Simcoe is unbeatable and the sunset was amazing. The water was warm but bring water shoes if you wish to swim near the dock. The host provides lots of water toys to make the lake enjoyable. We will look to return here next season for sure! Thank you John for a great getaway.
The place was clean and felt like home. John was responsive and attentive and we can't wait to stay here again. The sunset we saw on the second day was breathtaking. Had a great time and we'll definitely be back.
Awesome place to enjoy sunset. John is a great host. Check in is very simple. The boathouse has everything that you need to have a good time with family or friends. Just one thing if you are afraid of spiders you might think about it. But we really enjoyed the weekend at the boathouse.
This place really shouldn't be rented in this kind of condition. It was very dirty and covered in cobwebs. We couldn't even sleep in the bed and we chose to sleep in a child's bunk bed as a couple because of all the dead bugs and flying ants in the main bed. I actually feel like we should be getting a discount and more accurately a full refund for this place as the water was completely unaccessible and aside from sitting in chairs at the side of the water, we couldn't actually access the water and had no help navigating the property whatsoever.It actually ended up being a pretty poor experience and we just tried to make the best of it and leave but we were very grateful we were only there for one evening.
This place is Amazing! John is cool and doesn't bother you. The water was fantastic and we didn't want to leave! I am hopefull to get to go back next summer.
Very comfortable arrangement, host is extremely nice and helpful. During the summer months it may get a little hot since there is no ac, but there are multiple fans provided. The water was extremely clear and easy access, with some provided pool floats.Very beautiful and worth the money, highly recommend!
The boathouse is private, rustic and very cozy. We had a wonderful time, great weather followed by magnificent sunsets every night! John is a great host and very helpful. We plan on returning.
Beautiful view and John is a great host. Goes out of his way to make sure you have everything you need. Very private and relaxing oasis. Enjoyed the amazing sunset.
Everything was great, John was a terrific host and met us there to make sure we knew everything prior to the stay. Location is awesome right on the lake with great sunsets. Tons of bugs but that is to be expected when on the water. Rafts, canoe and everything available to use so no worries about extra packing. We will definitely book again and would recommend this to anyone especially couples. Wifi was a bit spotty but with the lake and the beautiful weather we had there was no need for it!
Our family had a wonderful stay in the gorgeous boathouse over looking the beautiful lake. John was so accomodating and super friendly. We're so glad we chose to stay here instead of a local hotel!
What can I say, the place is SPECTACULAR!I am a globetrotter, I travel all over the world, looking for uniue places to stay.The Boathouse is,by far,one of my favourite places.Thank you John!
This is a beautiful property. My friends and I had an awesome two nights here, enjoying the water and taking in the gorgeous views. John was very friendly, helpful and laid back. Yes there are a lot of spiders with it being on the dock. One of us has quite the fear of spiders so John sprayed all around the boat house and this helped a bit. There is no shower so longer stays would be tough, but ample bedding is provided and everything you need kitchen wise.
My two best friends and I stayed at this boat house for 3 days, 2 nights. We had a good stay and the space was good for what we were looking for. John was a great host and a very friendly and personable individual.
Good points: Beautiful views of lake Simcoe, it truly is just lovely to sit by the water. John has a bunch of water toys etc for your use. The water is very clean and shallow, you just need water shoes for the rocks (which John does provide if needed).
The kitchen is great. Lots of utensils etc
Bad: Just the overall cleanliness was a bit lacking. The bathroom could have been wiped down better, stuff under the kitchen counter on the floor etc. The king bed has a firm mattress (which is fine) but! There is no mattress cover, bed bug encasement, no pillow protectors etc...which is fine for a personal home, but a high turn over rental should probably have those basics.
Also, the railings and stairs need to be secured.
*This part is not in Johns control, just something to note. There is a lot of train traffic. Its a residential area, therefore the trains have to let out a long a progressive blast when they are on approach and making their way through. Its loud, unpredictable and we heard a train pass around 12:45am and as early as 5am
The Ugly:...Spiders...many many spiders insif you are okay with that, great. If not, look elsewhere. Its just the area and they do get inside, so just note that.
Nice space just needs maintenance.
Just back from. 3 night getaway with a friend at this gem of a spot on Lake Simcoe. We both enjoyed the cottage along with the lake views, sunsets and shooting stars and campfires each night. John was a great host and was even impressed that we started our own campfire with 1 match. He ensured we had all the kindling and firewood needed. We will be back for sure. Thank you for a great 1st Vrbo experience. P.s. we are not afraid of a few spiders on window screens. Look forward to our next visit.
If you go soon check out the local sunflower farm.