Reviews
This is a great place to stay, way better than expected. The cottage came with all kitchen and household supplies needed, great seating in the sun/shade and good quality bedding and towels. The location was awesome! 10 minute walk into town close to restaurants/bars/groceries/LCBO. The owners are very responsive and accommodating. We brought our senior pup and he had the most fun making friends with the neighbours dog, exploring the property and soaking up the sun.
I would highly recommend this property for families or a week/weekend away with friends. The only complaint I have is that I didn’t book longer! :)
Thanks again Kim for helping us make these great memories. - Ashley
The perfect cottage for a family vacation. Lots of space and all the amenities of a home away from home. Close to Bala for a quick drive or walk to the grocery store or restaurants. Great communication. We had a wonderful stay. - Andrea
Kim's place is amazing! Peaceful, beautiful, clean and has everything you need and more. My kids loved swimming in the river and the sunsets were lovely. Hope to be back next year! - Kamand
Really comfortable and well equipped cottage in a fantastic location - west facing, walking distance of Bala and good Wi-Fi. - Joe
Amazing cottage, perfect for a relaxing few days. The cottage was spotless and beautiful. We appreciated the ease of checking in and out. Thank you Kim for welcoming us to stay at your place.- John
We had a very relaxing week at this wonderful cottage. It is right on the water, which is great for swimming and boating, and it's only a 10 minute walk into the picturesque town of Bala. We were provided everything we needed to make this place feel like home. Kim was really amazing with everything, from recommending things to do and places to eat to responding to any questions we had within minutes. Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to book! Thank you so much Kim and we can't wait to book with you again. - Nicole
My friends and I had a great long weekend stay! The space was comfortable for 8 and we enjoyed using both outdoor and indoor amenities! The space was very clean and the property was nicely groomed and in easy distance to town. Thanks again for having us we had a wonderful time. - Desiree
The pictures do not do this place justice... IT IS GORGEOUS. It had everything you could ever need and more. The views were perfect and so was the experience. Would love to stay here again. - Jessica
Bala Retreat was lovely, clean and spacious. The cottage was well stocked with anything we needed as promised. The actual cottage was much more spacious than expected. It is in a great location with sun on the dock most of the day and close to town. We had a fantastic labour day weekend! - Liz
Lovely stay! Me and my girlfriends do an annual Bala trip every September and Kim’s cottage did not disappoint! She was super communicative, location of the cottage is great and it’s very cozy and inviting. We will most definitely be back! Thanks again! - Krysta
Ceballo retreat was a beautiful property located on the moon river. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived to see the lovely outdoor area with a barbeque outdoor fridge and separate sleeping quarters. The kitchen was nicely stocked with all of the essentials which made packing for the trip very easy. There were lots of towels and blankets to make everything cosy and feel like home. Kim checked in with us periodically throughout to see if we needed anything which was much appreciated. Would stay again! - Jamie
A beautiful cottage that’s stocked with all the essentials you’ll need for your stay. Great location within walking distance to the local restaurants and shops. Kim was very responsive and a pleasure to deal with! - Andrew
Great location, clean home and had all the extras we needed. - Michelle
PERFECT!
We loved our time at Kim's place! Everything was just perfect. She really understands "hospitality" and is dedicated to her guest's experience. We loved every minute. - Sean
Kim is a great host and the space is even more beautiful in person ! Our family had a great time :) - Michelle
Kim’s cottage in Bala was absolutely stunning. It was clean and had all the amenities that one would want. She was attentive and we didn’t go wanting for a thing. My family and I would come back in a heartbeat! - Michael
As much as I want to mention all the beautiful things to do and see in the area, I will stick to just talking about the cottage - our stay was Oct 10 - 13. The cottage was easy to get to and easy to get in thanks to all the information Kim, the owner, gave us ahead of time. The photos are accurate accept that Kim informed us, 10 days before our arrival, that the bunkbeds had been removed, leaving only 2 queen beds. Our adult daughter, who would've slept on one of the bunks, ended up not coming with us, so the removal of the beds did not, fortunately, affect us. My son had to work, remotely, while with us and he appreciated the large bedroom with table setup on one side of the house. Internet was fast and easy access. My husband and I enjoyed waking up in the morning and viewing the lake (Moon River), from our bedroom by just sitting up in bed. The cottage has many windows allowing for great views however the beautiful treed property wonderfully isolated the neighbours from view. The cottage has a smooth stone walkway down to the large, sturdy dock from where I have my best memory - coffee in hand, early morning mist rising on glass like water, sun peeking over dark clouds allowing enough light to give a mirrored reflection of the amazing tree and rock lined shore onto the still water. The cottage was well stocked with cleaning supplies, kitchen staples, towels etc. Beds and bedding were very comfortable. Kim was very responsive to questions. I highly recommend this rental. - Catherine
Had a wonderful time at Kim's "Bala Retreat"! Really appreciated how clean and organized the cottage is! Lightswitches, drawers, cupboards were all labelled which really helped quickly feel at home! The location is within walking distance of a grocery store, bakery and grocery store in Bala. There is some boat traffic so water was wavy for swimming at times but otherwise a very pleasant, relaxing stay! Thanks Kim! 😃 - Andrea
The "Bala-Retreat" is beautiful, well furnished, and very clean. The location is private yet very close to Bala downtown. Our expectations were exceeded. We had our daily dose of swim, kayak, walk, run, good food and lots of sleep.
Kim & Mike are very friendly. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Kim always answered our questions promptly.
We'll definitely book again or recommend to others. - Annie
Had an awesome time with the family here it was great location and we will definitely be planning another trip here in the future. - Ian
The cottage was amazing! Very large, clean and well kept and stocked! Kim responded to any question almost immediately and was very nice and helpful! Would love to stay again/ recommend this cottage to anyone :) - Chris
All of our family was charmed by your cottage This place is really wonderful, the owner is amazing ! There were a lot of details, they are made our days and we felt quiet It was a dream, we would like come back soon Thank you Kim. - Catherine
Lovely cottage inside and out! Had everything you needed in the kitchen. The beds were comfy and everything was spotlessly clean! - Lorraine
Thanks a lot for letting us stay in your cottage it’s a very relaxing and memorable weekend your cottage is accommodating and given the chance I hope I can rent your cottage again next year again thank you very much for letting us stay in your cottage. - Ismael