Haliburton Lakefront Escape | Hot Tub, Sauna & BBQ

Algonquin Highlands, ON, Canada
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About

Escape to this stunning Haliburton lakefront retreat featuring breathtaking sunset views, a year-round hot tub, lakeside barrel sauna, fire pit, private dock and complimentary canoes and kayaks. Perfect for families and groups, this spacious 4-bedroom cottage sleeps up to 8 guests including a games room with foosball, ping pong, basketball shoot and board games. Located across from Abbey Gardens and just minutes from Sir Sam's Ski Hill, golf, shopping and hiking trails. Escape to the lake today!

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Welcome to your luxury Haliburton lakefront retreat on beautiful Grass Lake, just 2.5 hours from Toronto, where stunning sunset views, waterfront adventures, and unforgettable family memories come together in one incredible four-season getaway. Nestled on a private waterfront property with a shallow sandy shoreline and peaceful forested surroundings, this cottage is designed for families, friends, and groups looking to relax, reconnect, and experience the best of the Haliburton Highlands. Spend your mornings paddling across the lake, your afternoons exploring nearby attractions and your evenings soaking in the hot tub while watching the sun set over the water. What You'll Love • Private lakefront property with breathtaking sunset views • Year-round hot tub • Lakeside barrel sauna • Complimentary canoe and kayaks • Private dock for swimming, fishing and relaxing • Family-friendly shallow sandy shoreline • Spacious games room with foosball, ping pong, darts, basketball shoot and board games • Large lakeview deck with BBQ and outdoor dining • Smart TV and comfortable living spaces with panoramic lake views • Cozy propane fireplace for cooler evenings • Bright lake-facing sunroom with a dedicated workspace • Fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals • Perfect for family vacations, couples retreats, ski trips, and group getaways • Directly across from Abbey Gardens • Minutes from golf, hiking trails, shopping, restaurants and local attractions Inside, you'll find bright and welcoming living spaces designed for comfort and connection. The open-concept main floor is filled with natural light and spectacular lake views through oversized windows. Gather in the living room for movie nights, enjoy meals together around the dining table, or simply relax while taking in the view. The fully equipped kitchen includes everything needed to prepare meals during your stay, including cookware, bakeware, dishes, utensils, a coffee maker, oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher and essential cooking supplies. Downstairs, the entertainment continues with a spacious games area featuring foosball, ping pong, darts, basketball shoot and a selection of board games. A second living room with a cozy propane fireplace creates the perfect place to unwind after a day outdoors, while the lake-facing sunroom offers a peaceful spot to work remotely or enjoy a morning coffee. Outside is where this property truly shines. Enjoy swimming from the shoreline, paddling the lake in the complimentary canoe and kayaks, relaxing on the dock, or gathering around the fire pit beneath the stars. The lakeside barrel sauna and year-round hot tub provide the perfect way to end each day. Located in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands, you'll be just moments from some of the area's most popular attractions. Abbey Gardens is directly across the road, offering scenic walking trails, local coffee, gardens, seasonal events, and the famous Ojibwe Spirit Horses. Lakeside Golf Club is just around the corner, while Sir Sam's Ski & Ride, Haliburton Forest & Wolf Centre, downtown Haliburton, hiking trails, breweries, restaurants, and shopping are all within a short drive. Nearby Attractions • Abbey Gardens - Across the road • Lakeside Golf Club - 1 minute • West Guilford Shopping Centre - 2 minutes • Downtown Haliburton - 10 minutes • Sir Sam's Ski & Ride - 10 minutes • Haliburton Forest & Wolf Centre - 15 minutes • Minden, Ontario - 20 minutes • Haliburton Sculpture Forest - 10 minutes • Head Lake Park & Beach - 10 minutes • Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre - 10 minutes • Haliburton Highlands Museum - 10 minutes • Dorset Lookout Tower - 30 minutes • Algonquin Provincial Park (West Gate) - 45 minutes • Snowmobile & ATV Trail Access - Nearby • Hiking & Cycling Trails - Minutes Away • Local Restaurants, Cafés & Breweries - Minutes Away Whether you're planning a summer lake vacation, a fall colours getaway, a winter ski adventure, or a relaxing weekend escape, this luxury waterfront cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and relaxation. Book your Haliburton lakefront getaway today and start making unforgettable lakeside memories. STR-26-00003

Other Details to Note

We want every guest to have an amazing stay and create unforgettable memories while enjoying everything this beautiful lakefront retreat has to offer. To help protect the property, respect our neighbours and ensure a safe experience for everyone, we kindly ask that all guests review the following information before booking. This property is a licensed short-term rental and is located in a peaceful cottage community where guests can enjoy nature, stunning sunsets, and the tranquility of the Haliburton Highlands. We ask that all guests be respectful of neighbouring properties and observe quiet hours beginning at 10:30 PM. Outdoor activities and gatherings should be moved indoors after this time. Excessive noise, parties, events, bachelor or bachelorette parties, unauthorized gatherings, or any behaviour that disturbs neighbours may result in immediate termination of the reservation without refund. Only registered guests included on the reservation are permitted on the property unless prior approval has been received. Additional guests may be subject to additional fees. This property operates on a private septic system. To avoid costly repairs and service interruptions, please do not flush anything other than toilet paper. Items such as wipes (including flushable wipes), paper towels, feminine hygiene products, diapers, cotton swabs, dental floss, food waste, grease, oils, or any foreign objects should never be flushed or disposed of through household drains. Guests may be held responsible for damages resulting from misuse of the septic system. The waterfront, dock, hot tub, barrel sauna, fire pit, canoe, kayaks, and all outdoor amenities are provided for guest enjoyment; however, their use is entirely at the guest's own risk. By booking this property, guests acknowledge that swimming, boating, paddling, dock use, hot tub use, sauna use, fire pit use, and other outdoor recreational activities carry inherent risks. The property owners, management company, and co-hosts cannot be held liable for accidents, injuries, illness, loss, theft, damage to personal belongings, or incidents occurring during your stay. Children must be supervised at all times, particularly around the waterfront, dock, hot tub, sauna, and fire pit areas. Life jackets are provided and strongly recommended whenever using the canoe or kayaks. Please do not park on the grass or any landscaped areas of the property. The septic bed is located beneath designated sections of the lawn and can be damaged by vehicle traffic. Septic system repairs can cost thousands of dollars, and guests may be held responsible for any damage resulting from parking in restricted areas. Please use the driveway and designated parking areas only. We kindly ask that all water equipment, including canoes, kayaks, paddles, and life jackets, be returned to their designated storage locations before checkout. Watercraft should never be left floating in the lake overnight or unattended in the water. A minimum replacement or retrieval fee of $2500 may apply if equipment is left in the water and guests may be held responsible for the full replacement cost of any lost or damaged equipment. Smoking, vaping, cannabis, cigars, and e-cigarettes are strictly prohibited anywhere inside the cottage. Evidence of smoking indoors will result in a minimum charge of $1,000, plus any additional cleaning, deodorization, damage, or loss-of-income costs if applicable. To help guests settle in comfortably, we provide a starter supply of essentials including toilet paper, paper towel, garbage bags, dish soap, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and other basic amenities. For longer stays, replenishing consumable supplies becomes the responsibility of the guest. For the safety and security of guests and the property, exterior security cameras are installed at the front and rear of the cottage. One camera monitors the driveway and front entrance area, while the other monitors the exterior backyard. Cameras record video only and there are absolutely no cameras located inside the cottage or in any private indoor spaces. Garbage and recycling collection is provided through a third-party service. If your stay includes a Wednesday, please ensure vehicles are not parked in a manner that blocks access to the collection bin located near the driveway, as it is serviced weekly. Most importantly, we ask that guests treat the cottage with the same care and respect they would their own home. This property has been thoughtfully prepared for your stay, and we want every guest to enjoy a safe, relaxing, and memorable lakefront experience. By completing your reservation, you acknowledge and agree to abide by all property rules and safety requirements.

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Ping Pong Table

Family

  • Board games

Heating and cooling

  • Indoor fireplace
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Lake access
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Waterfront

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating

Parking and facilities

  • EV charger
  • Free parking on premises
  • Sauna

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

House Rules

To help us maintain the property and ensure a great experience for all guests, the following additional rules apply: • Checkout time is 11:00 AM unless otherwise approved in writing. Unauthorized late checkouts may be charged at $50 per 30 minutes. If a late checkout impacts cleaners, maintenance staff, or an incoming reservation, additional charges may apply, including the cost of alternative guest accommodations if required. • The hot tub is professionally maintained before arrival. Guests are expected to leave the hot tub in reasonable condition. Excessive debris, food, drinks, garbage, sand, body products, foam caused by misuse, or draining of the hot tub may result in additional servicing charges. • The BBQ is provided cleaned and ready for guest use. Please clean the cooking surface after use. • Any stains, damage, burns, excessive odors, or misuse of furniture, bedding, linens, towels, mattresses, appliances, hot tub equipment, sauna equipment, dock equipment, watercraft or other property amenities may result in repair or replacement charges. • Guests are responsible for the full replacement cost of any lost, stolen, or damaged items, including but not limited to life jackets, paddles, kayaks, canoes, furnishings, and décor. • Please return all water equipment, life jackets, paddles, and outdoor furniture to their original locations before checkout. NO DIVING OFF THE DOCK • Canoes and kayaks must be pulled onto shore and secured after use. Equipment left floating, drifting, or requiring retrieval may result in additional charges. • No confetti, glitter, decorations attached to walls, nails, screws, tape, adhesives, or party decorations without prior approval. • No tents, trailers, RVs, campers, or additional overnight guests are permitted without written approval. • Guests are responsible for any municipal fines, by-law violations, emergency service calls, neighbour complaints, towing charges, property damage, or penalties resulting from their actions during the reservation. • Smoking, vaping, cannabis, cigars, and e-cigarettes are strictly prohibited inside the cottage. Evidence of indoor smoking will result in a minimum charge of $1,000 plus any associated cleaning, deodorization, damage, and revenue-loss costs. • Fireworks are strictly prohibited and will result in a minimum charge of $500 plus any costs associated with property damage, neighbour complaints, fire department response, or by-law enforcement. • We reserve the right to charge guests for excessive cleaning, excessive wear and tear, rule violations, missing items, property damage, unauthorized guests, unauthorized pets, or any additional costs incurred as a result of the reservation. Our goal is not to charge fees, but to keep the property well maintained and enjoyable for every guest who visits.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Guest Access

Guests will have private access to the entire cottage and property during their stay, including all indoor living spaces, the lakeview deck, private waterfront, dock, hot tub, barrel sauna, fire pit area and outdoor seating spaces. Guests are welcome to enjoy the complimentary canoe and kayaks with life jackets provided for your convenience. The property offers plenty of parking and easy year-round access via a municipally maintained road. Please note that a few owner storage areas may remain locked and are not accessible to guests. All other areas of the cottage and property are available for guest use.

Reviews

Michelle
July 2026
The cottage was exactly as advertised. We were there as parents with children and we loved being able to swim, kayak and canoe and warm up in the hot tub. Inside the home we enjoyed the ping pong and darts and board games that were there.

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