Island Retreat: Hot Tub, BBball, pickleball, boats, in Fine Homebuilding mag | Villa in Tichborne
9 Bedroom Villa in Frontenac, Tichborne
Tucked away with your favorite people and pets on 2.5 acres, the ultimate retreat awaits. The perfect combination of rustic elegance and glamping, you’ll have a beautiful 3-bedroom main cottage nestled in the trees, a guest cottage with stunning lake views, a bunkie perfect for kids, a romantic treehouse with a doggie ramp, a glamping tent in the forest, a lakeview hot tub, a lit half-court basketball, 350 ft of shoreline – plus your own motorized boat*, kayak, and canoe to enjoy Bobs Lake. (*if you rent 3 nights or more)
Badour Island Retreat is a truly unique escape. Nestled in nature, it feels as if you’ve been transported to your own world. The main cottage, featured in “Fine Homebuilding,” exudes rustic elegance, a beautiful post and beam cottage, with windows everywhere. On 3.5 private acres, it’s accompanied by a guest cottage, bunkie, treehouse, and glamping tent – something for everyone in your group.
Living Spaces
In the main cottage, you’ll be wowed by the free-flowing floor plan, gleaming pine floors, double-height vaulted ceilings, and windows so high you can see the treetops. Gather around the wood-burning stove to play chess, board games, and puzzles, take an afternoon nap on the hammock, or challenge your loved ones to a ping pong competition.
The guest cottage also has a large living room that doubles as a dormitory for the kids, as it has four single beds. If you’re looking to supplement your kayaking workout, the guest cottage has a punching bag and boxing gloves, an exercise bike, and some free weights.
Kitchen & Dining
In the main cottage, the living, kitchen, and dining spaces are all open-plan, with plenty of space for everyone to come together. The fully equipped kitchen has new cabinets and counters, a new farm sink, a dishwasher, trash compactor, air fryer, and electric ice cream maker. We have a water purification system and the water is safe to drink from all the faucets. When it’s time to dine, the table seats eight comfortably but can be extended to fit gatherings of up to twenty.
Bedrooms & Baths
With five structures set across 2.5 acres, Badour Island sleeps twenty.
In the main cottage, the bedroom on the second floor is nestled in the treetops with lots of windows and a Queen bed. Two first-floor bedrooms host a Queen bed and twin-over-double bunk bed, plus ceiling fans to keep you cool. There is a bathroom with a flush compost toilet and indoor shower.
The guest cottage sits a few yards away from the main cottage. Downstairs, the large living room can be used as a dormitory as it has 4 single beds. Upstairs is a beautiful bedroom with a queen-size bed, air conditioner, telescope, skylight that opens, and a covered porch with a gorgeous view of the lake. There is a bathroom in the guest cottage, which has a compost toilet, and there is also an outdoor shower.
Our newly built, air-conditioned bunkie can fit 4-6. It is typically outfitted with two twin beds or one King bed. It also has a small table and chairs, plus tons of windows, and the back glass wall showcases an enchanting view of the forest. A beautiful tiled bathroom with a flush toilet and sink plus an outdoor shower is nearby.
The romantic treehouse, on an adjacent plot of land, has a queen-sized bed, rocking chair, skylight, stained glass window, a mural of Bobs Lake, and a lead beveled glass front door. It has a deck and is super pet-friendly with a doggie ramp in the back. It also has electricity – how many treehouses can say that?
For a more rustic experience, our glamping tent tucked in the forest has 2 twin beds, plus its own small deck and hammock. It also has electricity.
There’s also a washer and dryer located in a shed behind the main house.
Main Cottage:
Bedroom 1: Second floor, Queen bed
Bedroom 2: First floor, Twin over double bunk bed
Bedroom 3: First floor, Queen bed
Guest Cottage:
Bedroom 4: Loft bedroom, Queen bed, private verandah
Bedroom 5: First floor, narrow bunk bed
Extra: Futon couch (double bed) and four single beds in the living room
Tree House:
Bedroom 6: Queen bed
Glamping Tent:
Bedroom 7: Two twin beds
Bunkie:
Bedroom 8: 4 twin beds or 1 King bed
Bathroom 1: Main cottage, indoor shower, compost flush toilet, single vanity
Bathroom 2: Guest cottage, indoor dry compost toilet, single vanity, outdoor shower
Bathroom 3: Separate tiled bathroom, compost flush toilet, sink
Extra: Outdoor shower, outhouse
Outdoor Amenities
Badour Island Retreat is just that – a true island retreat. With 2.5 private wooded acres and 350 ft of shoreline on Bobs Lake, the dreamy location is perfectly secluded on rural Ontario’s largest wilderness lake. Relax on a rocking chair on the main cottage’s beautiful wrap-around deck overlooking the lake below or at the guest cottage where two covered porches each offer spectacular lake views. Stretch out on a hammock for an afternoon nap, or read your favorite novel on a swinging chair.
The dock—79 steps down—has a deck with Adirondack chairs, a chaise lounge, a swinging bench, and a shed for storage for tubes, fishing poles, water skis, and paddles. The swimming is incredible, there’s excellent fishing, and you can canoe, kayak, or take out your included motorized boat. You can also rent fishing, pontoon, and speed boats, as well as paddleboards, Hobie pedalboards, and more from our on-site boat rental, so there is no shortage of ways to enjoy the lake.
After busy days of adventure, there’s nothing like a hot outdoor shower. Then fire up the gas grill and dine al fresco at the outdoor tables on the deck. Play ping pong, build a fire, and play pickleball or half-court basketball (which is lit at night). Then enjoy the kind of stargazing you can only experience in the wilderness as you soak in the 6-person hot tub overlooking the lake.
Island Retreat: Hot Tub, BBball, pickleball, boats, in Fine Homebuilding mag is located in Frontenac. Island Retreat: Hot Tub, BBball, pickleball, boats, in Fine Homebuilding mag provides accommodation, featuring Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This Villa features Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Island Retreat: Hot Tub, BBball, pickleball, boats, in Fine Homebuilding mag has 9 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 22 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Frontenac has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Frontenac, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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2+ bathrooms
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Hair dryer
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Shower
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Outdoor shower
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9 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Living room
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Wood stove
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Kitchen island
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Dishwasher
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Refrigerator
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Toaster
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Microwave
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Oven
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Ice maker
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Coffee/tea maker
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Stovetop
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Near the beach
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Onsite parking
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Car recommended
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1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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Welcoming dogs only
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Pet friendly
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Note from host: smoking allowed outside of buildings
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Smoke-free property
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33 stairs to reach property
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Ecotours nearby
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Kayaking nearby
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Boat on site
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Jet skiing nearby
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Water sports equipment
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Kayak on site
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Fishing nearby
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Water tubing nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Sailing nearby
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Fitness center
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DVD player
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Games
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Books
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Table tennis
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Pool or billiards table
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Comprehensive food waste policy
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Recycling
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Reusable coffee/tea filters
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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Composting
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Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)
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English
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In a rural location
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Near a hospital
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On the waterfront
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On the lake
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Desk
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Desk chair
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Travel crib
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Highchair
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Children's books
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Babysitting service available
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Children's toys
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Children's dinnerware
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Iron/ironing board
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Chef
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Housekeeping (on request)
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Phone
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Firepit
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Balcony
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Barbecue grill
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First aid kit
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Hot tub
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: family gatherings, birthday parties, retreats parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 96 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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