Notes from the host
Dream Vacation Home on Private Island
Note on Hygiene:
We have extra staff to ensure complete disinfectant wipe down between every rental. This includes all door handles, taps, toilets, TV remotes, light switches, fan switches and all counter tops, tables, window openers, BBQ and hot tub. The hot tub is super chlorinated using Bromine. We ask that anyone using the Hot Tub please, please shower briefly beforehand for cleanliness. Thank you for your consideration.
Property Description:
Located on the pristine waters of Sharbot Lake (285 km East of Toronto, 75 km North of Kingston, 30 minutes to Perth, 1.5 hours to Ottawa) on it's own private island, 400 meters offshore from free parking, 3 minutes from a very good grocery store, drug store, bank , post office and medical center; 6 minutes from beer and liquor stores, fast food and gas stations.
This 2500 sq. ft., 4 bedroom year round home has central air and geothermal heat and has stunning views (especially sunsets by the fire pit) and great amenities. The upstairs bedroom suite is 720 sq. ft. with its own 4 piece bathroom and upstairs walkout covered balcony. Featuring a hot tub set into the largest of the three decks. BBQ (Sept 2021). Pool table room with large widows and an airtight full glass door wood burning stove (but fire wood is not provided) overlooking the lake, next to the granite and tile kitchen, large stove /oven and oversized fridge /freezer, large capacity washing machine (new 2025) and dryer, with hardwood floors throughout the house, walls and ceilings finished in knotty pine. Two and a half bathrooms.
There are 3 flat screen TV’s with bell satellite with sports and movie packages and internet with unlimited free WiFi (NEW in 2025: Starlink satellite internet which hopefully will be more reliable for everyone). There are Amazon fire TV sticks on the two main TVs for easy access to Netflix, Prime Video, Crave, YouTube, etc.. (just please remember to sign out when you leave so subsequent renters can't rent Prime movies at your expense). It's a 5 minute canoe paddle to the government dock/parking lot and then 3 minute walk to the grocery store. Great fishing and swimming and sunning off the 16’ by 32’ floating dock.
NEW for 2025: no more composting toilet, there is now a proper flush toilet in the master bedroom...yay!
The water supply is lake water that is run through an ultraviolet light filtration/sterilization system. There is then a 5 step reverse osmosis (RO) filtration system at the kitchen sink for tea/coffee/cooking. We are comfortable using the RO water for all kitchen use. However, we do recommend that you bring your own bottled water for drinking.
The rental includes a utility motor boat for transport to/from Island (proof of Boating License required), otherwise shuttle to and from the island is provided at the start and end of your stay (via the property manager). The motor boat will be either a 14 foot utility outboard motorboat with 40 hp Mercury motor (2013) or a 14.5 foot utility outboard motorboat with a 25 hp Mercury motor (2022) at the discretion of the property manager/owners. The rental includes the motorboat only for shuttling back and forth between the island and government docks.
We offer the option of also renting use of the motorboat for recreational use during your stay for $200/day or $1000/week (Plus $50 for one full tank of gasoline for the boat). Please be advised that any use of the boat is at your own risk to personal and property safety. Anyone driving the boat absolutely must have a valid boating license on their person at all times. Also, you are responsible for any damages done to the boat, propeller or motor. There are many shallow/rocky areas on the lake (in June 2025 a renter hit a rock resulting in over $5000 in damages).
New June 2022 : 3 kayaks for recreational use - at own risk (2 single and 1 tandem).
New for 2024: Canoe and peddle boat for recreational use - at own risk.
Note on Security Cameras: There are no spy cameras in place. WE DO NOT SPY ON OUR GUESTS. There are now 4 security cameras on the outside of the building. These are solely for the purpose of security especially when when our cottage is not in use. The cameras record on a loop and the recording is only accessed if there is a security incident.
Winter Rentals: winter rentals are available usually by mid January (once there is confirmed to be at least 12 inches of ice on the lake) and February. It's a 3 min walk across ice to the island, luggage will be transported across via snowmobile/sled (complements of the property manager). Hot tub working year-round. Excellent ice fishing. Geothermal heating. Top-up heat optional via a wood stove - bring your own firewood (or usually available for purchase from the property manager)
The property is not available in December and March due to ice/safety.
