Are you ready to bring your family’s vision for a
cottage in Simcoe Lake to life with a
builder you can trust?
At Gilbert + Burke, our expert team designs and builds your dream custom cottage
that perfectly fits your family’s goals and helps build your family’s legacy.
For over 20 years, we have created stunning, unique cottages throughout Simcoe Lake
and greater Ontario, helping each one of our clients experience a truly exceptional lifestyle space for
their family.
Your Dream Cottage In Simcoe Lake Doesn’t
Need To Be Complicated
We know that building anything can be stressful. That’s why our design process is set up to be as stress-free as possible.
We align your vision with practical designs to ensure every detail meets your desires.
Our team creates concept art and blueprints to give you a visual representation of your luxury cottage.
We guide you through selecting high-end finishes for aesthetics and utility.
Our construction process is planned with precision and performed by exceptional custom builders.
What Makes Gilbert + Burke Different?
We believe everyone building a custom luxury cottage or home deserves a builder whose process and experience delivers the exact design your family wants and helps build your family’s legacy.
That’s why we make sure every client experiences…
- Exceptional communication
- Expert interior & exterior design
- Transparency in every step
- 20+ years of custom building expertise
And all backed with the Gilbert + Burke brand and reputation
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Whether it’s a rustic design with natural elements or a more contemporary look with clean lines and large windows, our team is here to help you achieve the cottage you envisioned.
We are committed to open communication, quality craftsmanship, unmatched customer service, and eco-friendly design.
From conception to completion, our seasoned team of designers and homebuilders will be with you every step of the way.
Are you looking for a trustworthy contractor and team of experts to help you create the perfect lake house?
When you’re building a custom luxury cottage or home, it’s essential to find the right builder.
At Gilbert + Burke, we believe everyone deserves an experienced team of experts who will work hard with them at every step of the journey so that your lakeside home or cottage is completed the way you’ve imagined it.
For twenty years, we’ve worked with families in Ontario to create beautiful homes and cottages where they can relax and make memories together.
As a builder in the Simcoe Lake area, we look forward to helping you create the home of your dreams!
One of the most stunning lakes in Canada, Simcoe Lake is the ideal location for those who love outdoor adventures, including fishing, cycling, yachting, sailing, and scuba diving!
Only an hour and a half drive from bustling Toronto, the Lake Simcoe area feels like an entirely new world! Cottage owners in Lake Simcoe feel like they’re always on vacation, and there’s always a glimmer of exploration and outdoor passion in the air.
The communities mingled on the shores of Lake Simcoe include everywhere from Georgina and Jackson’s Point to Pefferlaw and Udora, making your Lake Simcoe building options endless.
Lake Simcoe is the fourth-largest lake in Toronto and Canada’s ice fishing capital.
If you’ve visited Lake Simcoe, CA, then you already are familiar with the natural beauty and attractions here:
- Scales Nature Park (the best Canadian reptile experience!)
- Georgina Pioneer Village
- The Briars Spa
- Sibbald Point Provincial Park
- Big Curve Acres Farm
- Pepperwood Design
- De La Salle Park
- Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery
- Willow Beach Conservation Area
- The Sutton General Store
- Burl’s Creek Event Grounds
- The Point Gallery
- Nature Preserve At Friday Harbour
- And much more!
Lake Simcoe Watershed covers 3,400 square kilometers and 20 municipal borders, including York Region, Durham Region, Simcoe County, Barrie, Orillia, and Kawartha Lakes.
There are over 500,000 residents in the Lake Simcoe Watershed Area.
The Lake Simcoe Watershed includes 18 major river systems and 4,225 kilometers of creeks.
We service all area and postal codes for the Lake Simcoe Watershed Area.
Whether you’re building a relaxing oasis that looks out onto the water or creating a recreational hotspot, Lake Simcoe cottage owners can choose how they create their new dream cottage.
Get in touch with us today, and together we can make the luxury cottage you’ve always wanted!
Custom Cottage FAQ’s
A custom cottage is very similar to a custom home – both refer to having a beautiful custom place for you and your family. Each has it’s own unique qualities, but the main difference is a home is the primary residence, and a cottage is your vacation property.
The majority of our projects are between 1500-3000 sqft of interior living space, not including a basement (which not all builds have). But we will build your dream cottage of any size, including some up to 10,000 square feet!
“Typical” features are the usual bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen… but they can be fairly luxurious or high end. Some more unique features would be a wine fridge or wine cellar, waterfall bathroom fixtures, theatre room, sauna, etc. And if you are on the lake, don’t forget to include a custom boathouse or other water features!
We don’t have a “starting” price because every project depends on the custom features you want to include, other factors include complexity and scope of the project. Contact us here to get your quote and pricing started!
Yes, as long as it is insulated well enough to withstand the winter and has adequate heat to live in and keep all water lines from freezing.
No, unless you build a smaller custom cottage. Because a cottage takes the traditional things a home does (foundation, walls, plumbing, design, etc), the average cottage costs the same as a home.
It usually depends on the complexity of the design and the size of the build, but from start of design, through project development, to completed construction in typically 12-18 months.
Our builds are 100% customized to what our clients ask us and willing to pay for. We want your cottage to be your perfect home away from home, so we will do everything we can to bring the full customization experience alive.
We begin with the initial consultation, followed by a preliminary concept design, and then project development. Once everything is approved, we break ground and start building your cottage!
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