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The Great Escape - Moore Falls, Ontario, Canada, STR25-00017

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A snow-covered landscape with a large tree and a fence.
A room with two beds, wooden walls, a small table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, a television, and a window with blinds.
A two-story house with large windows and a covered porch.
A cozy living room with a plaid sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a brick wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Norland, ON
  • Place, Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Fenelon Falls
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom upstairs

1 Double Bed

Loft room upstairs

2 Single Beds

Main floor

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Great Escape - Moore Falls, Ontario, Canada, STR25-00017

A peaceful cottage in the Haliburton Highlands. Two bedrooms and a loft, and sleeps 8. A fantastic view with a canoe and rowboat that is great for fishing. Plenty of water amenities for children and adults alike. Wood burning stove and furnace, and fully winterized. This beautiful cottage has a screened in sunporch that everyone congregates too. Waterfront deck and dock that has an unobstructed view and vantage points of the lake and the loons. This chalet has an outdoor firepit, to sit near and watch the sunset. No weeds and plenty of fun...enjoy! Other amenities include a propane barbecue, a forested area, waterfront and a spectacular view. The kitchen has all the necessary appliances including a microwave, and the bathroom is a 3-piece.

Much Much More
Our cottage is fully winterized, so there is heat inside and out! We have a firepit and a furnace, so you will cozy and comfortable all the time. On 1 square acre of land with waterfront, you will feel the escape the city, without the long arduous drive. With a stove frigde/freezer, microwave and toaster you will have the amenities of home but enjoy a view and sounds you would not normally see or hear.
The waterfront is wonderful because there are no weeds! A clean lake that is clear and rated a 5 out of 5 by the Natural Resouces Ministry, 200 metres of waterfront within the beauty of the Canadian Shield. Guided hikes, Haliburton wilderness, wildlife and waterfun abound in the region. Minden and Norland are close for shopping and family fun. Kawartha Dairy is ;iocated in most outlets but they have their flagship store in Minden, only 10 minutes North. Seadoos, boats, and snowmobiles are rentable in Minden and Norland to enjoy all what is to offer in this Haliburton oasis.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 3985459
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Minden Hills

Located in Minden Hills, this cottage is on the waterfront. Monck's Landing Golf Course and Highlands Cinemas are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kinmount Railway Station and Museum and Kinmount Fairgrounds. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Norland, ON

What's nearby

  • Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Balsam Lake - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Balsam Lake Provincial Park - 23 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Sturgeon Lake - 35 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Fenelon Falls - 35 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Summerkiss Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Queen Of Fries - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Norlamd.Convenience - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shadow Cottage - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Escape - Moore Falls, Ontario, Canada, STR25-00017 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great Escape - Moore Falls, Ontario, Canada, STR25-00017?

As of 30 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Escape - Moore Falls, Ontario, Canada, STR25-00017 on 13 October 2026 start from NZ$859, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Great Escape - Moore Falls, Ontario, Canada, STR25-00017?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Great Escape - Moore Falls, Ontario, Canada, STR25-00017?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Great Escape - Moore Falls, Ontario, Canada, STR25-00017?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Great Escape - Moore Falls, Ontario, Canada, STR25-00017 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Burnt River and Ward Memorial Park. Shadow Lake and Monck's Landing Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great fishing right off the dock .It was a very relaxing spot with great views of the lake. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly property with a true Northern Experience. Gorgeous lake, perfect for jumping off the dock and beautiful sunsets :). We would come back here! We particularly enjoyed family dinners on the deck with the BBQ and board games in the front room …
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at the cottage, it is a cozy place with beautiful nature around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot !

Stunning lake and property! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family cottage

Lovely swimming lake. Well equipped cottage, rustic but comfortable - good beds, spacious deck and quiet lake. Owner is very attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

The cottage had everything we needed. Fishing was good, and the canoe was fun. Nice lake, pretty quite. Screened in porch was very nice, overall would probably book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Thank you so much! Whenever you want to come again, please let me know.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Lake is the Star

This was our second visit to "The Great Escape" and was just as nice as the first. The lake is perfect for swimming and fishing and we took full advantage. Many thanks to our hosts for sharing their property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

The cottage is well maintained, beautiful property. Amenities such as water toys, games, videos were very much appreciated. We had an awesome, relaxing time. I would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you so much! Text me when you are thinking of coming back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

👍

Nice spot! Nice lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2022
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Cottage Getaway

Loved this cottage. Very homey and comfortable. Check in and out was seamless. Amenities were perfect. Kitchen super well stocked. There were 7 of us so lots of room for all. Lake was very pretty and quiet. Swimming was great. Would definitely re-book for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2021
Thank you Laurie. I am glad you all enjoyed our great escape.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Cottage

The Host was very Helpful when we called and he also was helpful when I asked for Friday check in, instead of Saturday.As it was my Daughter's Wedding on the Saturday. Betty.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice Cottage

We enjoyed our stay. The weather was warm and did alot of fishing. Kids really liked staying upstairs in the loft. My only complaint is that this cottage needs a major clean. There is no way this cottage is cleaned regularly, some much needed updates in the washroom starting with the heat register.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lots to love

Lots to love about this cottage. Great location, private, nice road for walks, beautiful view. Only complaint would be the cleanliness - found a lot of mice droppings throughout the kitchen and bathroom. Overall, kitchen cupboards could have used a good cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location and very accessible, private, quiet cottage with excellent frontage on East Moore Lake. The property was as described, though showing small signs of wear and tear. We agree with the person who pointed out the unusual and formidable cleaning chart (which the guests before us seem to have ignored). Nonetheless, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2020
Thank you James, we do take your recommendations seriously and will make the necessary changes. We feel our place is updated for a cottage and try out very best to make sure everyone is happy.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not Impressed

Cottage was dirty, did not appear to have been cleaned from previous guest. Beds were stained. several bars of random soap laying in the shower. Owner charged us $75 for missing glassware which he later admitted that he found (still has not reimbursed me). He also accused of putting burn marks on the dining room table. We did not use the dining room table for meals - we used the outside table. I would not recommend this cottage to anyone. Beware of the extra charges the owner may add to your bill by falsely accusing you of things you didn’t do.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disaster - filthy cottage

When we opened the door, there was an overwhelming smell of mustiness. We thought it's a cottage, we can open the windows. However we discovered all the windows were left open from the last guests. We took our shoes off when we entered and were grossed out by the filth of the floors. There was an alarming amount of mouse droppings on the counters. I checked the bed for bed bugs, which I do at every hotel. The mattress cover was covered in numerous blood smears and bed bug shell casings. We left immediately. The owner has strict cleaning rules, but it's clear, there is no professional cleaning between guests. There was a note left by the last occupants, it was still there as no one had been by to check on the cottage. The owner responded quickly, gave us an immediate refund and apologized, however our weekend was ruined.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2022
It is too bad that some people don't really comprehend what exactly is happening. An exterminator was called and this renter's statement was proven to be inaccurate and false. There was no bed bugs. I did respond immediately to her request for a refund, and I did apologize, although there was a mouse, there was no other vermin. Would I recommend this person to any home/cottage owner? Probably not, unless you need the personal stress. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their stay all summer. I guess bad apples are out there.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property on a lake I'm very familiar with. Deep weed-free swimming off the end of the dock, just what I love.The deck is a good size, with an up-to-date barbecue and good furniture. The exposure (SSW?) gives the dock area sun most of the day, and the cottage deck once it gets over the trees.While this property checked a lot of boxes, there are a few issues which will prevent us from returning.-The stairs going up to the loft aren't the safest. There's just the wall to use for support, no handrail. -The futons in the living room are uncomfortable, especially for sleeping.-The overall cleanliness in the kitchen was a concern. The coffee maker was disgusting, the kettles were in bad need of descaling, cutlery, plates and glasses had to be closely scrutinized before use. Not a lot of storage for dry goods, and only one working electrical outlook that we could find. Mice made a visit twice to the kitchen while we slept. There are electronic pest repellers in use around the cottage, but I question if they are effective.-We were aware fully aware of the stairs going down to the lake, and truthfully, they weren’t that bad. Just bring everything you want down with you, and make a trip to the bathroom before going down! All in all it was a nice getaway, just unsuited to our group of mainly 50-plussers. We all agreed this cottage was best suited to a family with children. Thank you Paul for your prompt responses and friendliness.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! We really enjoyed it
Stayed 33 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect rustic getaway

We wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy some time relaxing. This was the perfect cottage to do just that. Ample room for sleeping. Quiet lake perfect for fishing and canoe/kayaking. Close enough to town to get supplies. Friendly chipmunks to greet you. Played some horseshoes and cards every day. Used the bar-b-que for two meals and the rest done indoors easily. Remember to bring your own linens, towels and tea towels. Everything else you need is there. Big bonus: pet friendly. Owner was friendly and courteous with great response times. I would go again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

wonderful cottage, fantastic location, size of cottage, and amazing lake for swimming :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing summer cottage

We were very happy with the property, and had an excellent weekend. My only concern is that the system of guests leaving cleaning supplies sometimes doesn't work, and so we had to make an emergency run to town for dish soap. I would rather pay slightly more per night for the absolute essentials to be provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake

What an awesome vacation! The lake was perfect for swimming and fishing...hundreds of jumps off the dock and hundreds of fish reeled in. Our stay was in August, so it was hot but there were a sufficient number of fans provided so sleeping was comfortable. An unexpected bonus was the trampoline...my son loved it! As other reviewers have pointed out, I would have preferred to pay a cleaning fee to assure the cottage was clean when we arrived. While the cottage wasn't filthy, calling it "clean" would be a bit of a stretch. However, in general this was a great vacation destination and would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun stay

Had a relaxing time. Enjoyed swimming off the dock the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location

We enjoyed the coziness, great views and perfect location of this property. Perfect for the get-away (including dogs) we were looking for. The only negative was the lock box was very difficult to open on entering (could be frozen)?
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ladies get away

Cozy cottage with a beautiful lake !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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