Here is some general information about renting one of the Cottages at Windermere. Click here to see what rentals are currently available.
The following information applies to all six cottages; for further details about the specific cottage that you wish to rent, please contact us via our Contact form.
General Information
Description
A private luxury cottage! Grand elegance with 3+ bedrooms, 3 bath, large gourmet kitchen, Muskoka Room, large dining table to fit 12, Master ensuite etc.
Area
Located next to the Windermere House resort and includes all resort amenities! Sandy beach and magnificent views of Lake Rosseau. Spa, restaurants, golf course and more.
Interior
Fully equipped state of the art kitchen. Stone faced gas fireplaces. Classic designer furnishings. Screened-in Muskoka room. 6 burner gas stove. Large dining table.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
UPPER LEVEL
Bedroom 1 – Master King Bedroom with Ensuite and Balcony
Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 – 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4/Den – Pull-out sofa
Bathroom 1 – Ensuite, Glassed-in Shower and Separate Tub, Double Sinks
Bathroom 2 – 3 Piece with Shower
MAIN LEVEL
Bathroom 3 – Main Floor Powder Room
Notable Cottage Features
Wireless Internet
TVs
Golf
Beach
Also available at Windermere House (from Mothers Day to Thanksgiving):
Restaurant
Fitness Centre
Pool
Spa
Sauna
Shuffleboard
Parking
2 Cars
Cottage Rules
Maximum 8 guests
No pets
Non-smoking cottage
Check-in time 4:00 pm
Check-out time 10:00 am
Policies
Fees
Many owners prefer multi-week rentals and may not accept 1week rentals until springtime of the peak season as there is such high demand. Other owners have other minimum stays ranging from 2-8 weeks.
– $0.00 – Tax Exempt
Cancellation Insurance – 9.00% – Tax Exempt
Minimum Rental during Peak Season 1 week – $0.00 – Tax Exempt
Pet Surcharge – $250.00 – Tax Exempt
Accidental Damage Protection – Optional – $99.00 – Tax Exempt
All Pricing Subject to Change – $0.00 – Tax Exempt
AMEX Transaction Fee – 3.80% – Tax Exempt
VISA/MC Transaction Fee – 2.50% – Tax Exempt
Deposits
Refundable Security Deposit – $2,000.00
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy by Owner – If the cottage is struck by disaster prior to the start date then the contract will be null and void and payments refunded.
Cancellation Policy by Guest –
Guest may cancel the agreement 150 days prior to the start of the rental period, the deposit will be returned less a fee of $2000 per week of reservation. If the Guest cancels the agreement 61 to 149 days prior to the start of the rental all deposits will be forfeited. If the Guest cancels the agreement less than 60 days before the start of the rental agreement the Guest is responsible for the full amount of the rent and is not entitled to any refund.
Deposit Policy
Deposit Policy – 50% of Rental Amount is due at time of booking, 25% if booked the calendar year prior to the rental and 25% on January 1 of the rental year. Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to arrival. Please note that there is a $250 penalty associated with late payment of the balance between 59-46 days prior to the commencement of the rental that will be charged to your credit card. At 45 days prior to the rental, the owner is entitled to treat the booking as cancelled as per below.
The owner is entitled to treat the booking of any Guest as cancelled in the event that: a) the Guest gives written notification of cancellation; b) the Guest fails to pay the full deposit due or the balance of rent by the time specified above. In the event that the booking is so cancelled, the owner may re-book the property for the period concerned or for part of that period.