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Watson's Lakeside Cottage - Highlands East

Watson's Lakeside Cottage - Highlands East

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Exterior
Exterior
Living room with 65” TV, electric fireplace, reclining sofa, loveseat & chair!
Interior
Open concept living room, kitchen and dining area!

Overview of Watson's Lakeside Cottage - Highlands East

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

Explore the area

Highlands East, ON
  • Popular LocationSilent Lake Provincial Park32 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaudash Lake39 min drive
  • Popular LocationKawartha Highlands Provincial Park40 min drive
  • AirportMuskoka, ON (YQA)119 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom

Downstairs Bedroom

Upstairs Bedroom

Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Watson's Lakeside Cottage - Highlands East

Please note: Bedding and linens are NOT provided as we have no laundry facilities!

Year-round rental property
SKIDOO Trails within minutes of our cottage
Please Note: We only rent to families or adults 30+

This recently renovated four season cottage is located in the Haliburton Highlands region - approximately 2.5 hours from Toronto. The cottage is beautifully finished and furnished with open concept main living areas. The living area has an electric fireplace, flat screen TV, satellite dish, reclining sofa and loveseat and a couple of chairs for large crowds. The kitchen is equipped with fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, air fryer, toaster, coffee maker, blender, water dispenser, dishes, etc.

There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms in this cottage. The main floor has the master bedroom with king size bed and the second main floor bedroom has a queen size bed. There is a four piece (tub/shower/toilet/sink) bathroom on this level.

On the lower level there are two bedrooms, one with a king size bed and the other bedroom has 2 queen size beds. There is a two piece bathroom (toilet/sink) on this level. Also, on this level there is a sitting room.

Location
For those of you who are into smaller lakes, Cardiff Lake is an intimate lake in the Haliburton Highlands - the lake is spring-fed and landlocked. This cottage is conveniently situated on a country road off Hwy 648 just outside of Wilberforce where there is a good size food store (Foodland), restaurant, service station, banking, LCBO and convenience store for all your cottaging needs.

Bancroft is approximately 20 kilometres away and Haliburton is approximately 30 kilometres away from our cottage.

There is a large deck with a propane barbecue and patio furniture.

The shoreline is a gradual entry into the water which has a sandy bottom and there is deep water swimming off the dock which was installed in 2013. Extra large dock which is big enough for seating and there is a floating raft, kids kayaks, adult kayaks and a floating mat for all to enjoy.

If you like to fish, our lake is stocked with bass & rainbow trout and there are many lakes in the area with good fishing.

Our house rules: no smoking, no parties or events, pets permitted.
No smoking inside the cottage and no smoking in the hot tub.
Primary renter must be 30 or older.

Property manager

Paul Watson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Highlands East

Located in Highlands East, this cottage is on the waterfront. North Hastings Heritage Museum and Village Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sir Sam's Ski / Ride and Haliburton Rail Trail. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • South Little Mink Lake - 22 min drive
  • Silent Lake Provincial Park - 32 min drive
  • Paudash Lake - 39 min drive
  • Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park - 40 min drive
  • Pinestone Golf Course - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mumford Station Cafe - 6 min drive
  • Cross X Roads Cafe - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful !
We had a much needed, relaxing break at Paul and Theresa's. When we drove up it was exactly like the picture. Calm waters, beautiful setting so peaceful. The cottage itself, stunning, your home away from home for a week ! Everything ypu could want they had. Very clean, very welcoming. Thank you Theresa and Paul for a wonderful week. We will absolutely be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dayna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
End of summer getaway
Our family had a lovely stay at the Watson's cottage. The deck was spacious enough for our whole family and the gazebo provided plenty of shade. The beach area was sandy with some small rocks, and the water was clear of seaweed for quite a distance. The kids enjoyed the playset and kayaks as well. The cottage is closer to the highway so you will hear traffic from time to time. The inside of the cottage is kept clean and the couch and dining seating is very comfortable. Some suggestions include: Somewhere to hang your clothes in the basement and hangers for the upstairs bedrooms. The garbage and recycling is located in the lower corner cabinet. It makes it tough to use it when others are in the kitchen. There were only a few wine glasses provided. Additional glasses would be nice for a a larger group. Two cutting boards are provided, a few more would be helpful for meal prepping. The shower head could be updated so that it sprays towards you versus straight down. We loved our stay and plan on returning. Thanks for a great getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All inclusive Best Experience
It was well maintained, Nice and fully furnished cottage with really calm and quiet natural location. Not to mention Nice and friendly hosting person.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
This is a great cottage with lots of rooms and very clean. The kitchen is very well equipped. The floating dock and kayaks were fun for all. The only call out is that the BBQ needs some TLC but other than that Paul and Theresa are readily available and friendly making this is a great cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loretta P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy in Highlands East
Our group was quite impressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul Watson

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