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Haliburton Lakefront Sleeps 12 -7 Boats Included + 2 Swim Rafts & 2 King Beds

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Property grounds
All Cedar Lakefront Cottage - Sleeps 12
Landscaped with natural stone steps.
Steps down to the lake
Entranceway

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Minden hills, ON
  • Minden Wild Water Preserve
    13 min drive
  • Blairhampton Golf Club
    20 min drive
  • Pinestone Golf Course
    27 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    47 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom in Bedroom 1

Toilet

Main bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Haliburton Lakefront Sleeps 12 -7 Boats Included + 2 Swim Rafts & 2 King Beds

The front of the cottage is a 38-foot screened-in verandah, facing west, over-looking the lake. It is a very comfortable spot to sit and enjoy the view of the lake or sunset; Choose to sit in one of our cedar muskoka chairs, our old fashioned swing, or on our wicker sectional. There is a hummingbird feeder just outside the screen which is visited often by birds and the occasional raccoon.
Through the verandah doors, you will enter our family room/common area with reclining sofas, a stone floor to ceiling fireplace and a 48" tv. There is satellite Tv, roku, wifi, dvd plus movies, and sound bar.
The common area also has two dining tables for all to sit around and eat or play games.
The kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer (also another full size one on the verandah), a stove, microwave, coffemaker, 4-slice toaster, blender, Keurig, dishwasher, water cooler and all dinnerware, pots/pans, bakeware you will need.
There are four bedrooms. The first bedroom off of the kitchen, is a king size bedroom with a toilet and sink facility and a wide screen Roku tv with satellite. The second bedroom is a smaller room off of the tv area with a queen size bed and a tv. The third bedroom also has a king size bed and a tv. The fourth bedroom is what we would consider the kids room, with two bunks beds. The first bunkbed has two single beds and the second bunkbed has two double beds, so this room sleeps 6 altogether. The main bathroom is between bedroom 3 and 4, and consists of a toilet, sink and full size bathtub/shower facility.
The king beds only include sheets, but blankets and pillows are provided for all.
There is also a closet full of board games and playing cards.
Off the verandah, outside, is a side deck with more cedar muskoka chairs and a barbecue (propane included). There is a firepit (firewood included), picnic table, benches and a large tree hammock all ready for your enjoyment. The playground located on the opposite side of the cottage to the lakefront, is the small child play area with a slide and swing.
We also have a TyeDee Steel Bin outside for your garbage, to keep animals (including raccoons, bears, etc) away.

7 Boats are Included:
-12 Foot aluminum rowboat
-14 Foot aluminum (takes up to a 30 HP outboard engine not supplied)
-16 foot canoe
-9 foot Pelican Zest (sit on) Kayak
-10 foot Kayak (sit in)
-5 person paddleboat
-18 foot Crosswind Tandem (2-person) Sea Kayak.
Assortment of life jackets, oars, paddles, anchors, ropes, and whistles included.
Off our dock, it is quite shallow for swimming, with a gradual incline in depth and a nice sandy bottom. Great swimming area for children. We have two swim rafts; one with a slide to cool off and plunge into the lake, and the other is great to jump off of, but also a haven for sun-worshippers with built-in lounge chairs with cupholders.
Our lake is a three lake chain made up of Big Boshkung, Little Boshkung and Twelve Mile Lake. There is great fishing whether you want to fish off of the dock or from one of our boats. The species found in our lakes include lake trout, small and largemouth bass, yellow perch, lake whitefish and pike.
There is also a boat launch, which is walking distance from our cottage; if you bring your own boat.

Property manager

Laurie

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets stay on property and responsible for damages.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$450 refundable security/damages/cleaning deposit
In regards to pets - Guests are expected to clean

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
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

Minden Hills

Located in Minden Hills, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Minden Wild Water Preserve and Frost Centre, while Haliburton Highlands Museum and Haliburton Sculpture Forest are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Minden hills, ON

What's nearby

  • Minden Wild Water Preserve - 13 min drive
  • Blairhampton Golf Club - 20 min drive
  • Sir Sam's Ski / Ride - 25 min drive
  • Pinestone Golf Course - 27 min drive
  • Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rhubarb - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mill Pond Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pepper Mill Steak & Pasta House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boshkung Brewing Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Millpond - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Haliburton Lakefront Sleeps 12 -7 Boats Included + 2 Swim Rafts & 2 King Beds pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Haliburton Lakefront Sleeps 12 -7 Boats Included + 2 Swim Rafts & 2 King Beds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Haliburton Lakefront Sleeps 12 -7 Boats Included + 2 Swim Rafts & 2 King Beds?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Haliburton Lakefront Sleeps 12 -7 Boats Included + 2 Swim Rafts & 2 King Beds located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Blairhampton Golf Club, Minden Wild Water Preserve and Elvin Johnson Park. Burnt River and Goat Island are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juvy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Rustic Cottage
Beautiful, charming cottage. Great for families with so many things available to enjoy, from board games to boats! The cottage is very well maintained and has everything you would need in the kitchen including the second fridge out in the veranda. The beds were comfortable with fans in every room. We brought our folding chairs but didn't use them because they have lots of seating available. The caretakers of the cottage were very kind and did a great job getting it ready for us. Laurie and Dave were easy to connect with when needed. We would be happy to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful week at the lake!
The cottage was perfect for 2 families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Quintessential Ontario Family Cottage but...
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this quintessential Ontario lakefront cottage for our annual family vacation including the dogs. The cottage is relatively private from the neighbors. The lake was not too busy and the location was good for supplies (the bakery in Carnarvon) and water. We very much enjoyed the screened in porch (almost all meals), open deck (BBQ & drinks), the dock, swimming area and boats. The beds were some of the best cottage beds we have encountered. However, cleanliness of the kitchen and bathroom was an issue. We arrived late in the day and when starting dinner discovered that plates were not clean - there was residual food on some. When we got the draining board and dish rack out we discovered that both, particularly the rack, were grungy. Everything was now going in the dishwasher. The cutlery also needed a wash and particularly the cutlery tray which had crumbs and other bits. It all took two dishwasher loads. Very disappointing to always have to inspect every pot and utensil before use. And then there was the bathroom. It didn't take much to see the brown streaks on the side of the toilet tank by the flush handle. Thank goodness we had a container of pandemic antiseptic wipes. We have two non-shedding poodles but found we swept up a lot of hairs from other dogs when cleaning up to leave. The slope from cottage to lake was steeper than expected from the photos and children will need close supervision. The swimming was great for kids & adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carnavon Rustic Cottage
Rustic, good beds, nice enclosed porch in good weather, great property manager, beach area for kids, dock for big boy toys, play area with swing and slide. Found a good fishing area for kids. Path to dock and beach can be a challenge (I wear glasses with bifocals). Overall good place for large family with kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family vacation
This property was well-equipped with lots of games and water activities for all 6 of my grandchildren to enjoy. They loved the water slide, kayak and paddleboat in particular and being able to walk into the water from shore was great. The cottage is rustic but comfortable. The rock steps going down to the water are challenging though. Overall a wonderful family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Darroll S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Restful
On rustic side, ie, cottage -like, very nice beach area and water "toys", kids had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole L., Sarnia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty nice cottage
Laurie was really good at communicating the information and answering our questions before and during the trip. Easy arrival. The cottage was well equipped inside with small appliances. Outside had kayaks, canoe and paddleboat like described on the ad. Expect lots of uneven stairs going down to the lake. It might be an issue with small kids and people will mobility issues. At night we needed to bring flashlights otherwise it was pretty tricky to get to the dock. We stayed the first 2 weeks of August. With no air conditioning at night it was very very hot even while using all the fans that were there. Be prepare for squirrel nuts harvesting season! They dropped the nuts on the uninsulated tin roof. It was insane the noise night and day! Overall very nice trip though. Great location, close to hiking and atv trails, The Boshkung brewery 15 min away by walking. Very warm lake for swimming and great fishing too!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Grant H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great family vacation.
Loved the location, the beach was perfect as we had a walkout and dock. Lake was clean and the we spent lots of time swimming and sitting on the dock! The cottage space worked well for all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernice A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage country family fun!
Very clean, comfortable beds, everything…absolutely everything… you need in the kitchen. Nimble feet needed to navigate the steep stone ‘steps’ down to the waterfront. Needs a ladder on the dock to get in the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rene v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Had a week I’m this cottage. The place was very clean. The area was very quiet. Things for kids and adults to do. The fuse blew while we were there. The owner was notified and responded promptly to fix the situation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer family holiday
We had a wonderful family time. The waterfront and access to boats, kayaks and canoes were enjoyed by all. The cottage was comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage getaway
Cottage had everything we needed to enjoy our summer holiday. Lots of toys, watercraft and the waterfront was great. Laurie was available if we needed anything, but we didn’t actually need to call her. There was lots of room for everyone to feel comfortable. Thanks Laurie for a fun, relaxing vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Cottage Vacation
This is a lovely cottage and the lake is the clearest and cleanest lake with shallow and gradual entry making it ideal and safe for any age group. Because my husband and myself are seniors we did find the rocky descent to the lake a challenge and a bit treacherous in places though we were able to manage. All in all it was a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family cottage trip
Great location with lovely sunset vIews. We enjoyed the screened in porch and the dock, boats and slide.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic
This property was incredible! It checked off all of our boxes, and even the boxes we didn't anticipate. I would definitely recommend this property to others, and I would stay there again next time I'm in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 2019
Our family had a lovely stay in this cottage. Owner was extremely responsive and very helpful with any questions. The location is beautiful and very relaxing. We had four adults and two children comfortably enjoying this house. I would definitely recommend if you were looking for someplace to stay and if given the opportunity, we would come back. The Holland Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Kate L.

Classic cottage
Lovely classic cottage. Large screen porch overlooking rocky descent to dock and beach.

About the host

Hosted by Laurie

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My grandparents bought the land in 1969 after renting a cottage for many years on Gull Lake. The cottage was completed in 1970. It was their dream to own a place where their family could all spend holidays and family time together and reconnect. My grandparents had two children (my aunt and my dad) and my aunt and dad each had two children, so the ten of us would spend every long weekend at the cottage, and would share time the rest of the summer, and even sometimes in the winter. Spending holidays and family time together connected us, and gave us so many great memories that we will cherish forever.

Why they chose this property

My grandparents picked this lot because they imagined sitting on their verandah each evening and watching the sun set together. As in much of Haliburton, there is a lot of natural rock on the land the cottage is built on, yet the swimming area is a sand bottom which is comfortable on the feet which was a must for my grandmother. She did not want to swim anywhere there was seaweed!

What makes this property unique

Our cottage has a lot of family history for us that we greatly cherish but wish to share. The swing on the verandah was my great-grandmother's swing that she had on her front porch when my grandma was a little girl. There are a few wooden board games in the closet that my grandfather made with his own hands and we still enjoy. My grandfather's snowshoes that he used to use to use in winters at the cottage, are on the wall in one of the bedrooms. When we were kids, my cousins, brother and I, made a fort in the woods, and years later when my kids were around the same age, they made a fort in the exact same location with their cousins. It is a history and memories that we will cherish forever and hope our guests make their own memories at Reid cottage and will return.

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