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Beach Bay Cottage - Halls Lake. Private Shallow Sandy Beach

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A two-story cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a stream.
A natural outdoor area with trees and dense foliage.
A hallway with white doors, a wooden floor, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A hallway with wooden flooring, a glass door, and a view of a balcony with a dining area.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a large window overlooking a body of water, a ceiling fan, and a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Direct access to the beach
    A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to private beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Algonquin Highlands, ON
  • Place, Halls Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Buttermilk Falls
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Boshkung Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Primary Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Algonquin Highlands

Located in Algonquin Highlands, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Stanhope Heritage Museum and Haliburton Highlands Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre and Ski-Mazing Water Sports. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Algonquin Highlands, ON

What's nearby

  • Halls Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Buttermilk Falls - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boshkung Lake - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower - 29 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Oxtongue Lake - 49 min drive - 68.9 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rhubarb Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Pepper Mill Steak & Pasta House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Irish Inn - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Missens of Maple Lake - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Mason Jar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Bay Cottage - Halls Lake. Private Shallow Sandy Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Bay Cottage - Halls Lake. Private Shallow Sandy Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Bay Cottage - Halls Lake. Private Shallow Sandy Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Bay Cottage - Halls Lake. Private Shallow Sandy Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach Bay Cottage - Halls Lake. Private Shallow Sandy Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Algonquin Highlands cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Halls Lake, Buttermilk Falls and Boshkung Lake. Beech Lake and James Cooper Lookout Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Property is as advertised, everything included that you would need and Jeff the host is great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful private oasis!

Our family had an amazing time at this lovely cottage. easy proximity to shopping when needed, and wonderfully secluded and warm lake. The kids absolutely loved it and are already asking when we can return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream location for a family getaway

Beach Bay Cottage exceeded our expectations! The property is beautiful with plenty of space to enjoy lots of outdoor activities. The beach was sandy with a nice, gradual entry and the bay location meant the waters were relatively calm for swimming and paddle sports. The home itself was thoughtfully appointed - we particularly appreciated the ample closet space, lots of hooks for towels, jackets, etc. and plenty of seating both indoors and out. There wasn't a thing we would have changed about our experience. Thank you to our gracious hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private Beach in Paradise

We had a fabulous time at this Halls Lake retreat! The cottage was very spacious, clean, comfortable and well appointed. Lots to do (kayaking, paddleboard, paddleboat), games, puzzles and a beautiful sandy shallow lagoon. We were looking forward to a campfire. Unfortunately, a fire ban was enacted, but there was lots of firewood provided. It also has the most charming outhouse I've ever seen. Yes. Read that again. Clean, bright, view of the lake... Looking forward to visiting again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Getaway

From the moment we drove up to the front door, our adventure was absolutely perfect. The peacefulness, the views, the lovely home with every amenity you could ever want. We have travelled a lot and rate this in our top 3. We would love to return in the near future. Thank you Jeff for being the perfect host. Your property is breathtaking.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect in every way!

We just spent Thanksgiving at this beautiful cottage and every part of it was fantastic! From the location (equal distance to Haliburton, Dorset and Minden), to the amazing privacy and vast nature, to the gorgeous beach and large property, made for a very enjoyable time. The kids loved playing and running around outside! We loved the perk of the hot tub, and the gorgeous large windows that view the lake. Many hiking trails around not only the property but a short drive to so many (we did the log chute, Buttermilk Falls, Dorset Tower, and Big Buck Lake in Limberlost Forest (which I highly recommend). Thank you Jeff for sharing your cottage with us! We WILL be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great place to get away.

This is a beautiful and well thought out property. It has a wonderful amount of amenities and nice little touches that add to the experience. It was great to wake up and drink coffee/tea on the dock, then spend time on an incredibly calm lake, and finish up watching the sunset given the western exposure. I had a great time and the owner was incredibly helpful and understanding. There was no one coming in on the day we left, so he let us spend a few extra hours enjoying the place. I would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything You Imagine!

Over all what a great experience. Perfect for all the family. From the moment we drove into the driveway you could tell that the adventure just begun. The cottage was more of a home. Tons of room for a large family or a get together. Very clean and the well kept. So much to do. Beautiful beach and great trailers all around. Jeff is a great host with fast responses. Great for all ages. If you are looking for a great place to stay for you and your family or friends there’s no need to look any further. We are already planning a trip back for next year. Above and beyond expectations. 5 out of 5
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pictures Don'T Do It Justice

This is a beautiful spot and the pictures don't even do it justice! We were here over Thanksgiving weekend so we got to enjoy the quiet and fall colours on the lake. The trails on the property are great and in addition to those, there are a number of marked, public hiking trails nearby. Jeff was a great host and had everything arranged for our stay with lots of information and activity suggestions available at the cottage. He was available to contact and got back to us very quickly when we had questions as well. Overall an amazing week and we would definitely come back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation getaway

My kids and I had an excellent time . The cottage was amazing ,very well kept and comfortable . Peaceful surroundings and beautiful lake to go swimming , kayaking or just sit on the dock to watch the sunset.
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