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Haliburton Highlands Cottage Retreat - Your Winter wonderland awaits you!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
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Property grounds
Snow and ski sports

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Eagle Lake, ON
  • Place, Sir Sam's Ski / Ride
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Haliburton Sculpture Forest
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Haliburton Highlands Cottage Retreat - Your Winter wonderland awaits you!

Your winter wonderland awaits you at Haliburton Highlands Cottage Retreat!

In and around the cottage you will find all you need for an unforgettable winter adventure, including:
- a private wood burning sauna just steps from the cottage, big enough for 8 people.
- Sir Sam's Ski for snow boarding and skiing, just a quick 2 minute drive away
- Snowmobiling trails located throughout Haliburton county (less than 5 km away from the cottage)
- Access to a 2-chain lake, for snow shoeing or ice fishing
- Indoor wood burning stove, keeping you warm and cozy on those chilly winter nights

Inside the cottage at the entrance level includes 3 bedrooms with super cozy, all new mattresses in each room, main floor full bathroom and walk out porch.

All bed linens and pillows are provided for your extra comfort and convenience.

Upper level has open concept kitchen, equipped with all of your cooking needs, and living room with beautiful views looking out to Eagle Lake below.

Huge master bedroom on the upper level, complete with ensuite bathroom, with walk-in shower, and access to second floor balcony overlooking the peaceful and quiet lake.


You will not want to miss this winter getaway!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cottage is on hill with no fence, practice caution
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Requests for pets pre-approved by host. *pets not allowed on furniture/beds *guests must clean yard after pet use; if not cleaned $50 charge to guest
Garbage/recycling must be removed from premises, disposed at local garbage depository* (see guest book) * Failure to remove garbage = $50 charge
Bbq cleaning fee = $40 Beds must be stripped; sheets and duvet cover placed on top on bed

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Eagle Lake

Located in Dysart et al, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Barnum Creek Nature Reserve and Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve, while Haliburton Highlands Museum and Haliburton Sculpture Forest are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Eagle Lake, ON

What's nearby

  • Sir Sam's Ski / Ride - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Haliburton Highlands Museum - 12 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Haliburton Sculpture Forest - 13 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Pinestone Golf Course - 20 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve - 25 min drive - 32.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Todd's Your Independent Grocer - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪West Guilford Shopping Centre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hook Line & Sinker - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kosy Korner - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Haliburton Highlands Cottage Retreat - Your Summer Getaway Imagined! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Haliburton Highlands Cottage Retreat - Your Summer Getaway Imagined!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Haliburton Highlands Cottage Retreat - Your Summer Getaway Imagined!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Haliburton Highlands Cottage Retreat - Your Summer Getaway Imagined! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Sir Sam's Ski / Ride and within 9 miles (15 km) of Moon Shadows Estate Winery and Haliburton Highlands Museum. Haliburton Sculpture Forest and Head Lake Park are also within 9 miles (15 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 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time!Lots to do enjoyed the beach swimming,played games and shopped. Enjoyed a meal out with our children and grandson. The week was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean, the host was very responsive. Cottage rules were very reasonable, the kitchen and main areas were large for socializing. We had a lovely extended girls’ weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time at the cottage! Myself and 6 friends visited for a summer weekend and really made the most of the dock as well as the provided paddle boards and canoes. The walk down from the cottage to the lake was manageable for us but we did end up driving around more often. The cottage was very spacious and had everything we needed. Lots of room and lots of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Overall, a good stay. The space was clean, well-organized, and the host was responsive. We really enjoyed using the paddle boards. As another review mentioned, the doors are quite noisy and the floors are also creaky - any walking tended to wake others up. The living room doesn't comfortably sit eight people. While the listing described the water as weed-free, we found the it quite weedy as you entered the water. Still, a pleasant stay overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and modern. There was also plenty of room. We enjoyed our stay very much. The welcome book was very helpful and the host was very quick to get back to us when we did have any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Awesome cottage

We had a wonderful stay at this lakefront cottage! The sauna was a great bonus, and we loved relaxing with board games in the evenings. The nearby market was super convenient, and the host was friendly and very responsive. Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Wonderful week in Haliburton!

We had a fantastic week at the Haliburton highlands retreat cottage! We had a family group ages 7 months old to 65 and teens and adults in between and everyone enjoyed themselves and were comfortable. Bedrooms are spacious and very comfortable. Central air was great on a couple of scorching days. Big kitchen/living room where everyone hung out. We enjoyed the bbq on the deck with the fantastic view. Swimming was amazing, water so nice. Definitely only the teens did the trek up and down the hill but it was a short car trip for the rest of us. Had a great week, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Ski weekend

Had a great stay at this lovely cottage over family day weekend 2025. So much snow! Well stocked cottage with anything you need. Quite the trek up to the top in the snow!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

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

Nice property, great view

The cottage was nice. Found the doors very noisy to open and close. The whole house awakened every time anyone got up. One of the boats leaks very badly and is not safe to use. Only part of the family could enjoy the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

A. S.

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

Beautiful and clean!

We had such a great time here! It was so beautiful and clean. They have 2 canoes and 2 paddle boards. We used both. The sauna is heated by fire. Hopefully we can come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan D.

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

Great stay!

A lovely cottage with everything you need for a weekend away! Our time there was a bit rainy so we took full advantage of the sauna to keep us busy. There were also board games and cards to play as well! We did run out of toilet paper and dishwasher tabs but Jacqueline was quick to respond and open to feedback! The only thing that would make this cottage better is if the water was closer, although being up on the hill makes for a great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ishan B.

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

Comfy cottage with a Great View

Our group had an amazing time at this comfy cottage. We pretty much had everything we needed for our stay. Made maximum use of the BBQ grill, outdoor bonfire, and sauna, played badminton, and cricket in the outdoor garden space, and used the canoes and paddleboards, etc (one canoe had a small hole so some of us could not use it but for the ones who had a lighter body weight were able to use that as well). We had plenty of kitchen equipment, towels, and games to play at the cottage! The lake was absolutely beautiful (wish it was closer to the cottage), The Water wasn't too cold during our stay so we were able to dip in it and have some fun. Make sure to take bug spray because there were some. The neighbors near the lake were very nice as well and they allowed us to park our car on their property since we only had space for one car. Would highly recommend it for a group and would like to come again during the fall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Wonderful winter weekend

We had a wonderful stay! The rooms are much more spacious than the photos depict; there was plenty of room for the 8 of us. The girls had their own space away from the grown ups, and we could enjoy some quiet time too. The beds are extremely comfortable and the bathrooms were very clean. The location was perfect for us, easy to find and less than 5 minutes to the ski hill. The Eagle Lake store had everything we needed when we ran out. Such a wonderful, well-equipped home. The owner was lovely to deal with as well, always prompt at responding to my questions. I highly recommend checking this space out for a winter getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison V.

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

Beautiful Place

As advertised -- warm, well organized, and thoughtfully stocked -- you want for nothing!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jason P.

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

Amazing Cottage

My family and I had a fantastic time at this cottage. The cottage itself is very spacious and clean. The firepit and sauna are in a great location and the lake is nice for swimming and fishing. It is a bit of a trek down a hill to get to the waterfront. It's a short drive, so if you don't plan on going back and forth to the lake 15 times a day, then it shouldn't be an issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

lorraine S.

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

Family BIRTHDAY celebration

The property is as in photos. It is very clean and well appointed. The host was very responsive. We stayed for one week. The Eagle Lake market being close by is very helpful. We enjoyed nearby golf, the Wolf Centre and Eagle Lake Beach with the little ones. We had to bring all the gear for the baby. Lots of games and books are available at the cottage and well as beach towels . There is a laundry room. The beachfront and dock is nice with a canoe and paddleboards to enjoy. The only issue is the hike down the hill to the water from the cottage is not for anyone with mobility issues. It includes steep narow stairs and rock steps. We were able to load up our truck and take all the gear down as needed. We did find the local Eagle Lake Beach ( a 4 minute drive ) easier to navigate with the children. All in all a great family week. We think the property would be great in the winter as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

A forested setting set high on the hill overlooking Eagle Lake.

The property was true to the advertised listing on VRBO. Very private. A large property with amenities required for a vacation., seating areas on two decks, BBQ, fire pit, dock on a Sandy beach with chairs, games, Satellite TV….The home was very well equipped, clean with four bedrooms that were nicely decorated. Supplies were provided for the bathrooms and kitchen as well as the laundry facilities. Jacqueline was very responsive and helpful. A lovely spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Nice Cottage

Excellent cottage and location. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

danielle k.

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

A great weekend getaway

We loved our weekend getaway. Jacqueline was a great host! The cottage looked just like the pictures. Spacious and very clean. Stocked with so many things to make packing lighter like towels, bedding, bathroom toiletries and more. I would highly recommend — just note for those that may have mobility challenges the walk down to the lake is fairly long and steep in places. There are rock steps to help but it might be easier to drive down if you have a lot to carry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Navaan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jacqueline

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Hi! We're Jamie and Jacqueline and we cannot wait to host you at our beautiful Eagle Lake cottage! Feel free to ask us any questions, we're pleased to help make your vacation memorable!

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