The little Japanese Castle on the hill. Just 17 minutes away from town

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A wooden deck with a glass table and chairs, surrounded by large windows offering a view of a forested area.
A wooden staircase with a wooden railing leading to an upper level.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a shoji screen, and a built-in bench with cushions.
A spacious living area with wooden floors and a stone fireplace.
A wooden deck with a glass-top table and chairs, surrounded by large windows offering a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Haliburton, ON
  • Place, Maple Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Beech Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxtongue Lake
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 is a traditional tatami room that also makes for a amazing yoga studio or lounge by day.

1 King Futon

Bedroom 2 is a room with a view the tower bedroom has 2 floors upstairs is the bed with beautiful views of the water and forest, downstairs has its own 2 piece bathroom and office.

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 is the most conventional room with a beautiful hill side forest view

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 main floor with a open walk in shower and a Japanese soaking tub

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2 is on the entry level so is also makes a great place to get rinsed off when coming up for the lake

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3 is part of the tower room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Algonquin Highlands

Algonquin Highlands is home to this cottage. Stanhope Heritage Museum and Haliburton Highlands Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Abbey Gardens and Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre. Nature's Place and Minden Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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Map
Haliburton, ON

What's nearby

  • Maple Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beech Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake of Bays - 35 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower - 38 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Oxtongue Lake - 58 min drive - 78.0 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rhubarb Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pepper Mill Steak & Pasta House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Godfather's Pizza - Minden - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Missens of Maple Lake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mason Jar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The little Japanese Castle on the hill. Just 17 minutes away from town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The little Japanese Castle on the hill. Just 17 minutes away from town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The little Japanese Castle on the hill. Just 17 minutes away from town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The little Japanese Castle on the hill. Just 17 minutes away from town?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The little Japanese Castle on the hill. Just 17 minutes away from town located?

Situated in Algonquin Highlands, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Maple Lake and Beech Lake. Alven Ferguson Trail and Ridge Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

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
Absolutely amazing place, the attention to detail is very impressive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique house. Very accommodating. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, unique cottage that was carefully designed, built and maintained. Thoughtfully equipped with kitchen and personal amenities, and lots of extra bedding. The woods behind the cottage are beautiful and tranquil, with deer, foxes and birds passing through. Lake view is found by crossing the roadway, and the beach definitely requires water shoes, but is well worth the effort. We would happily visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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