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The Saucy Willow Inn & Cottages on Balsam Lake

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, offices
Escape to the tranquil Saucy Willow Inn on Balsam Lake, where Stephanie & Dave warmly welcome you. Nestled among 2 acres of lush surroundings and a pristine beach area, The Radisson cottage is perfect for relaxation with its private waterfront access.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Saucy Willow Inn & Cottages on Balsam Lake

Stephanie & Dave are the new owners of The Saucy Willow Inn! It is a family operated property which is situated less than 155 kms North East of Downtown Toronto and located on the banks of Balsam Lake. Originally built in 1878, operated as a lodging house but now the main home remains on 2 beautiful acres surrounded by four cottages and 200 feet of pristine water frontage with a beach area, and two boat docks. This listing is for cottage #1 - called The Radisson. Check out all our current pics on Instagram Saucywillow

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

The Saucy Willow Inn & Cottages on Balsam Lake Cottage
The Saucy Willow Inn & Cottages on Balsam Lake Kawartha Lakes

About the area

Map
Kawartha Lakes, ON

What's nearby

  • Balsam Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Shadow Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Coboconk & District Lions Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Balsam Lake Provincial Park - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Fenelon Falls - 18 min drive - 24.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gulls Nest Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Coby Fish and Chips - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Saucy Willow Inn & Cottages on Balsam Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Saucy Willow Inn & Cottages on Balsam Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Saucy Willow Inn & Cottages on Balsam Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Saucy Willow Inn & Cottages on Balsam Lake located?

Located in the heart of Kawartha Lakes, this cottage is steps away from Balsam Lake and Shadow Lake. Indian Point Provincial Park and Coboconk & District Lions Park are also within 10 minutes.

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The Saucy Willow Inn & Cottages on Balsam Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colette V.

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

The hosts are amazing! Our cottage was comfortable and had everything that we needed.

Spacious, has a small wading pool for young kids, kayaks and canoes to use. In spite of being in a small township, it was quiet and relaxed. Cabins are well spaced for privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lon W., Toronto, Canada

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

Loved our time there!

It's a wonderful spot, and Stephanie & Dave were lovely hosts. While the common areas were shared, it never felt crowded in any way. There was plenty of space for winding down and enjoying the Balsam Lake. Everything was clean, and we were able to have everything we needed for a family getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabio C.

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

Great find!

Super well maintained! This is the standard all cottages should be at.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascal L.

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

Easy, friendly, lakeside fun

Engaged and interested owner operators, who do their level best to ensure you have a comfortable stay. They are on a mission improving the cottages and the dock, and are happy to chat and give recommendations, and leave you to your holiday too. Fire pit out by the lake, or gas fire pit and Hudson bay blankets on rocking chair? If it's raining play a game of pool.... Or jump in the very clean water. Good fishing with the kids too. Every kid caught one. All four of them! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

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

Saucy Willow Inn Stay

Cottage was fantastic! Dave and Stephanie were amazing host, very accommodating. We will definitely be going back. Kara ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn B.

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

Great Family Vacation!

Our family of 5 stayed in one of the cabins for a week and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The cabin was clean and equipped with all of the supplies we needed. Stephanie and Dave were amazing hosts who took the time to ensure we had everything we needed and recommend local restaurants/ businesses. They were especially great with out kids. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benny K.

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

Hidden gem in Kawartha

The Saucy Inn was a perfect getaway for our family of 4 this past week. There is a small beach for little ones with warm and crystal clear water that you see the small fish swim by. We enjoyed roasting marshmallows over the bond fire in a relaxing setting. Stephanie and Dave are on-site and wonderful hosts. They go out of their way to make guests feel welcome and they are seconds within reach if there was anything needed. We look forward to visiting again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen&Walter T.

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

Great time

Our experience was great. Our hosts, Stephanie and Dave were gracious and informative adding to our relaxed experience. The time taken by our hosts to make this stay a memorable one goes without saying. We would recommend this stay to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Johanna H.

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

Perfect spot

Great space to scape from the city, the cottage was sooo good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owners, property and location are amazing a must stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jijun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed in the cottage for 3 nights. It is very beautiful by the lake and convenient to the town. The host couple is very nice and we enjoyed the awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021