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Lakeside Retreat: A Nature Lover’s Escape

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Living area
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Exterior
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Tory Hill, ON
  • Place, Head Lake Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Haliburton Highlands Museum
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Haliburton Sculpture Forest
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - bunkie 2 min away from cottage. Has electricity but no running water. Not open during deep winter

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Lakeside Retreat: A Nature Lover’s Escape


Explore 6 acres of lakeside land - beautiful and private. Spend lazy days on the dock and roasting s’mores in the eve and listening to the loons call at night.

Shallow entry and 2 docks makes this great swimming for the kids.

Take one of 5 boats for some excellent fishing (bass and rainbow trout) or explore the lake.

Rainy days? Enjoy with 2 smart tvs, fast wifi, or go down to the games area for some fun.
The space
This cottage has pine walls, wood floors and is recently renovated with a new kitchen (dishwasher, microwave), comfy queen beds, 2 pull out sofa beds, wide tub with shower.
Living room is surrounded by windows with views of the trees and the water.

Walk out to the deck and sit in the sun in the patio furniture or grill up to food to go with your cocktails as you watch the sunset.

A wide pathway leads you 120 feet down to the 2 docks and clean pure water - about 6 feet off the end of the long dock. Explore the lake with 2 canoes, 1 paddle boat, 1 wider fishing boat and a foam sailboat.

Bunkie is a one minute walk from cottage and very private with it’s own deck, mini fridge, small kitchenette and double bed.
Guest access
It’s all yours to explore!
Other things to note
The lake road to cottage is a dirt road - long, hilly and windy - at times there are some big potholes.
Travel safely and watch for the turns. When you get to a dead end you know you’ve arrived!! Our cottage is the last one on road.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please remember to lock all windows.

Please take all trash and recycling with you. Put hammocks and cushions back in the cottage and return all watercraft to how you found them.

Please let us know once you have check out and are on your way.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Septic rules - Please dispose of TP in the bin. Please do not pour grease/fat or any debris from cooking down drains. Collect and dispose instead.

Water - Sinks have lake water that is double filtered and has a UV light to eliminate any bacteria. It is safe to drink.

Follow all camp fire rules and no fireworks at any time. Visit Dysart et al's webpage for the fire rating during your visit.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR2500016
Property # 9874284
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dysart et al

Located in Dysart et al, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Haliburton Highlands Museum and Haliburton Sculpture Forest are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Moon Shadows Estate Winery and Pinestone Golf Course. Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre and Ski-Mazing Water Sports are also worth visiting.
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Tory Hill, ON

What's nearby

  • Head Lake Park - 25 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Haliburton Rail Trail - 25 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Haliburton Highlands Museum - 27 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Haliburton Sculpture Forest - 28 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Pinestone Golf Course - 31 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brown Point - ‬42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat: A Nature Lover’s Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakeside Retreat: A Nature Lover’s Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat: A Nature Lover’s Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat: A Nature Lover’s Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat: A Nature Lover’s Escape located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Head Lake Park, Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre and Haliburton Rail Trail. Haliburton Highlands Museum and Grass Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were able to spend my birthday weekend at Jen’s beautiful cottage. The cottage is gorgeous and very clean. Our favourite part was spending the cool mornings on the dock with a coffee looking out onto the water. The road directly to the cottage is rocky and narrow, and Jen explains this in her welcome instructions. Jen was very responsive when I asked questions. Overall, we had a great weekend and even got engaged at the cottage :).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cassidy J.

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

Weekend Ski Trip

Stayed for three nights and had the best time, beautiful property exactly as the pictures, clean, and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roy w.

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

Relaxing Week!

We had a great week relaxing on the two docks, swimming, paddle boarding and canoeing. And the fish were biting, which was a bonus. The cabin interior is nicely done with knotty pine everywhere, and great beds and furniture. We would recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

spencer s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice place to stay.

100% need a coat rack at front doors, there was nowhere for ppl to put their winter clothes.Should be made clear the bunkie cabin is not available during the winter, we couldn’t t even find it after 3 days of looking for it. Were were expecting 4 usable bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

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

Perfect secluded cottage

This was the perfect cottage. If you like to feel secluded this is the place to stay. Great indoor and outdoor fire places to sit around, we enjoyed playing board games on stormy nights and gazed at the immaculate stars from the dock on clear ones. The cottage and property had so much to offer we didn't leave once in 3 nights. Beautiful lake, we enjoyed sippong.our coffee on the dock, paddle boarding and paddle boating. There's lots of different wildlife in the area including a very friendly resident chipmunk. We didn't use the Bunkie but it was a GREAT addition to have, even just to explore the marsh with binoculars from the deck. Highly recommend staying here, would be great with kids too. 10/10 wouldn't change a thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jen Polo

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We are nature people. We love the peace and beauty, the lake and the sunshine. We are committed to building an oasis for us and all who get to stay there.

Why they chose this property

Nature nature nature!

What makes this property unique

Extremely private and spacious outdoors. You may never see another soul while you’re there.

Languages:

English, French

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