A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at The Bobs Lake Paradise. Active travellers can enjoy kayaking at this cottage. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a gym.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
The Bobs Lake Paradise
Welcome to the Bobs Lake Paradise on gorgeous Bobs Lake! This luxury lakefront cottage is located in town of Maberly Ontario which is 3 hours to Toronto, 1 hour to Kingston and 1.5 hours to Ottawa. Bobs Lake is the largest lake in this area and famous for boating, swimming, fishing for whole year and all kinds of water activities. The cottage has 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 open loft which sleeps up to 12 people making it the perfect getaway for families, couples or groups with furry friends.
--- Built on a 3 acre land with peace, quietness, bay view and a lot of sunshine;
--- Crystal clear lake water for swimming with a private sand beach;
--- Wide shoreline with a huge waterfront deck. Enjoy reading, drinking or tanning on the comfortable Muskoka chairs while watching your kid's playing and swimming on the sand beach, or even casting and fishing just from the deck;
--- Typical cottage style inside with 4 full en-suites plus a loft, floor-to-ceiling glass window, solid log structure and lumber ceiling, kitchen with island, sun room as working and relaxing space, large deck with BBQ and 2 patio sets, gym center and recreational space with table tennis / pool table and air hockey;
--- Kid's play ground at the backyard;
--- Boat launch direct from the back yard at west end;
--- Purified water from the tap for drinking and cooking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Safe
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Gym
Kayak
Table tennis
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing 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)
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
Rules
Please respect our neighbors as you would your own. We ask you keep your music and voice down to a minimum. SO appreciated for your cooperation.
The quiet time starts from 10:00PM. Any constant screaming or talking loudly outside not accepted.
Keep your pet off the sofa and bed anytime. Make sure pets are restrained within the cottage property and clean up.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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
About the area
Located in Tay Valley, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Westport Museum and Forest & Farm Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Scheuermann Vineyard & Winery and Westport Brewing Company. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Tay Valley travel guide
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at The Bobs Lake Paradise?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Bobs Lake Paradise?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Bobs Lake Paradise?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Bobs Lake Paradise located?
This family-friendly Tay Valley cottage is located on the waterfront, 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Bobs Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Westport Sand Lake Beach and Meisel Woods Conservation Area. Maberly Park and Maberly Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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The Bobs Lake Paradise Reviews
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Exceptional
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This place was amazing. Spacious, comfy beds, stocked kitchen. Best part was the dock! The water is crystal clear. Lots of space to play games outside. The host was very accomodating and friendly. Will definately come back. One thing is bring ice and other items as the closest store is about 20 min away.
It is a beautiful property, with plenty of room for all of the family. We were a group of 6 adults, one toddler and two dogs, room for all to gather and have their own space when desired. Forest was great communicating with us, and all is as it shows in the pictures. Lots of outdoor seating both on the deck and another deck on the lake, perfect for relaxing. We were there for 7 nights, and enjoyed all it had to offer. Don't hesitate on this one!
9 adults, one grandson, and two dogs all had a great time. It's so hard to find a nice cottage that can handle all of us, especially the dogs, but this one certainly did. The views of Bob's lake from the dock are amazing and the sandy beach and protected bay is perfect for swimming and paddle boarding.
Wonderful, magical vacation at Bob’s Lake. This property and location are a dream come true. We have so many great memories! And Forest is an excellent host!
We were completely impressed with the property and the location of the cottage. We have gone to few other locations and this one by far was the best with the cottage itself and the lake. We would spend every day on the dock and enjoy the lake as access was great since you had a sandy entrance with little amount of weeds. Would definitely consider staying here again.
My family's weekend stay at this cottage was wonderful. The property has everything you could ask for, and the children loved the outdoor playground, and getting out on the lake. It didn't hurt to wake up in the morning to that gorgeous view, either! Our only regret was that we hadn't booked a longer stay - would definitely return for another visit!
Quiet and quite private location. Home was very spacious with excellent layout for sleeping and bathrooms. Shared living space was not as nicely laid out. Could use some refinement to take it to the next level of comfort.
This is our second time staying at this location and once again was an exceptional stay. The host has even installed a generac for power back up since the last time, which came in extremely useful as we had a storm that knocked out power halfway through our stay, but having this allowed us to continue our stay. Otherwise, we would have had to leave as power was out for the rest of the duration. The host is very good at responding to any questions you may have and the location is great. We will definitely look at going again.
This property is amazing and perfect for large families. I could just imagine a nice xmas dinner or Thanksgiving dinner overlooking the beautiful view of the lake from the large cathedral windows.
This cottage was very well equipped, organized and very clean. Forest was a great host and am definitely recommending this cottage.
We had a wonderful time at this property! We rented it for my mother’s 70th birthday and were very impressed. The house was clean and gorgeous and my mother greatly appreciated the air conditioning. Communication with the host was excellent and all questions were answered quickly. The area was gorgeous and all the children (ages 2, 5, 9, and 11) enjoyed swimming in the lake. Thank you for a fabulous stay!
The house was very nice and spaciousas as advertised.
The Kitchen had everything we needed as we did a lot of cooking over the weekend.
The games room was a nice addition for our entertainment. We a would definitely come back .
Love the peaceful lake. Especially liked the use of the paddle boat, kayaks, and 4 PFDs. The neighbour’s little white dog likes to visit, his name is Flip and he will find his own way home. Forest was responsive, helpful, and hospitable. Thank you!
Had a wonderful stay at Bobs lake paradise. The host was warm and very responsive. The cabin is gorgeous, spacious, well outfitted and very clean. The lake is also beautiful and swimable ( though it was too cold in April). We had a small issue with the plumbing which the host responded to very quickly.The reason for the overall 4 star rating is that the cabin doesn't have any hiking trails around it. And the nearest town is 20 mins away. If those things are not important to you, this cabin would be a 5 star experience.
Ria I.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Brenda A. D.
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Bob’s Lake
Nice location and lovely views. The cottage was spacious and large enough to accommodate our family of seven. Disappointed in the lack of basic cooking utensils which caused me to have to quickly change cooking plans for Thanksgiving. Cottage could use a deep clean with particular attention paid to black mould around kitchen sink and master shower.
We spent most of our time walking around saying "can you believe this place."
Everything from the kitchen, games, water toys, internet, umbrellas, seating, the grounds !, the docks ! etc etc, the list goes on and on. The host was great, and we felt like someone was letting us stay at their fully loaded house. Cant say enough about the property, we will probably book for a week or more next year.
We plan on moving to this area soon and staying here helped solidify that decision. Bobs Lake is true paradise and so is this property.
The Vann Family.
We had a great family get-together for the long weekend.
Although the weather wasn’t the greatest, we managed to go for a bit of a kayak and take some lovely walks. The pool table and air hockey were wonderful entertainment.
We easily prepared our feast in the well- equipped kitchen and just enjoyed being together in such a beautiful setting.
The complimentary wine and cookies were a great bonus, as well as the supplied coffee. Many memories were made! Thank you, Forest! Vicki & family
We stayed over a weekend in October. The home and location were beautiful. We had young children and the property was perfect. The yard, the beach, the playground were a hit. Everyone enjoyed fishing from the doc and the mist in the morning and the call of the loon was the icing on the cake.
Everything was clean, well cared for and included everything you would need for a perfect and relaxing get away.
Soo many great memories were made. We all wanted to stay longer.
This property offered the ideal location for our group of couples to gather. Spacious both indoors and out, it allowed for many moments of group laughter and games, sharing of intimate conversations or quiet moments alone. The lovely view and multiple amenities contributed to our enjoyment. We were able to easily launch our kayaks and canoe from the waterfront, had a campfire one night under a very starry sky, took advantage of the large lawn for a game of Bocce ball and were delighted by the birdlife. Thank you Forest for being such a courteous and responsive host and for sharing your property. We certainly have many new special memories!
We had an awesome time here from the moment we arrived and saw Forest’s lovely welcome note, complimentary bottle of wine and cookies. The lake is gorgeous and peaceful. The paddle boat and two kayaks were a big hit with everyone. We went fishing everyday and had a blast. And we loved seeing the loons, hummingbirds and frogs. The cottage has a great layout and is spacious and very comfortable. The teenagers loved the loft! The ensuites are very comfortable and clean. The games room is cool, we especially enjoyed playing ping pong! The kitchen and sunroom are well equipped and we were grateful for the wine/beer fridge, big pots and the rice cooker. We brought our dog and he absolutely loved being here! Thank you Forest, for answering all our questions so promptly, for making the whole process so smooth and stress-free. You are a great host!
— Karen and guests.
My friends and I had an unforgettable three-night stay at Bob's Lake, and our only regret was not booking a longer stay!
The cottage was immaculate, incredibly spacious, and offered stunning views of the lake from the cathedral-style living room with its floor-to-ceiling windows. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, and the en-suite bathrooms in each bedroom were a luxury we greatly appreciated.
The property is expansive, beautifully maintained, and fully equipped with everything we needed for a perfect getaway. We made the most of the large dock, kayaks, pedal boat, and lawn games. The ample outdoor seating on the deck was ideal for our large group to relax and socialize.
The lake itself was pristine and perfect for swimming, with no seaweed to worry about. We accessed it through a small sandy beach, which made it easy to enjoy the water. Although there is a cottage next door, the activity on the lake was minimal, and it felt much more secluded compared to other areas we have stayed.
Everyone in our group agreed that this was one of our best cottage experiences ever, and we’re already planning our return next year.
A big thank you to Forest for the warm hospitality and the thoughtful welcome bottle of wine!