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The dock at Birch Island Cottage with chairs, a boat, and Sand Lake beyond

22 Birch Island, Sand Lake

The cottage

A waterfront island cottage tucked into the trees above Sand Lake. Boat access only — which is exactly what makes it feel like properly getting away.

2 + Loft
Bedrooms
1 Full
Bathroom
Up to 7
Sleeps
Boat only
Access

The gallery

A look around the cottage.

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All cottage photos.

59 indoor and outdoor photos from the edited Birch Island set.

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Sleeping arrangements

Room for up to seven.

  • Bedroom 1Queen bed
  • Bedroom 2Double bed + single loft bed
  • Living roomQueen pullout couch
  • ExtraTwin air mattress in the loft

Bedroom 2’s loft bed is best for kids or an extra guest, not a primary sleeping spot.

Open-concept kitchen and living room, plus one full 4-piece bathroom.

Before you cross

A few things to plan for an island stay.

  • Bring groceries & supplies before you cross — there's no store on the island
  • Arrive before 5pm if you need the marina water taxi
  • Linens, towels & firewood are provided
  • Prepare for all conditions — the mainland is a boat ride away
  • Drinkable UV-filtered lake water · septic system

What’s at the cottage

Everything you need for an easy stay.

Outdoor

  • Private dock
  • Elevated wraparound deck
  • Fire pit — firewood, kindling
  • Canoe
  • Paddles & life jackets
  • Southerly lake views, perched in the trees
  • Dock lighting

Indoor

  • Updated kitchen with dining nook
  • Propane countertop stove
  • Full-size fridge with freezer
  • 2-in-1 microwave / convection oven
  • Keurig & drip coffee makers
  • Smart TV — Netflix, Prime, Disney+ & Apple TV+
  • Starlink — high-speed internet
  • Electric baseboard heating
  • Window AC (kitchen) & ceiling fans
  • Vaulted pine ceilings

Included

  • Bedding, linens & bath towels
  • Firewood, kindling
  • Life jackets, canoe
  • UV-filtered lake water
  • Parking at Sand Lake Marina (2 spots)
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Getting to the island

A short ride, and you’re there.

The cottage is reached by a 3-to-5-minute boat ride from Sand Lake Marina. It’s the part guests worry about first — and the part they love most by the end.

01

Park at the marina

Drive to Sand Lake Marina, and leave the car there.

02

3–5 minutes on the water

Take the water taxi by request ($7/trip, 9am–5pm), or launch your own boat for $25 + parking.

03

Tie up and settle in

Pull up to the cottage dock — no road, no through-traffic, just the dock and the water.

Sand Lake Marina to Birch Island — about a 3–5 minute boat ride.
Sand Lake Marina — sandlakemarine.ca

Your island escape is waiting.

Book direct with the owners — no commission, instant confirmation. Open June through September.

Birch Island Cottage
Sand Lake · Open June–September
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