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5 Bedroom Farmhouse on Baptiste Lake
Beachfront cottage for sun and fun
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8.4 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12
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Explore the area

Hasting Highlands, ON
- Place, Haliburton County Public Library - Highland Grove Branch8 min drive
- Place, Bancroft Mineral Museum25 min drive
- Place, Silent Lake Provincial Park30 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Main floor bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Main Floor Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Upstairs bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Upstairs bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Upstairs bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
5 Bedroom Farmhouse on Baptiste Lake
Just Imagine... a peaceful place to get away, relax, and enjoy an unchanged environment!
Situated on beautiful Baptiste Lake, near Bancroft, Ontario, West Bay House is a family owned and operated business. We have accommodations for any size family. We pride ourselves on our service, tradition, and history. For over 50 years we have dedicated ourselves to providing our guests with the rest and relaxation they deserve.
The Farmhouse
An authentic historic 1900 rustic farmhouse with 5 bedrooms and tons of character! Sleeps 10 comfortably. 2 Kitchens, BBQ (propane included), and a fire pit right behind the farmhouse. Lots of space for gatherings and group events.
The farmhouse is set back from our private beach approximately 200m. It is about a 2 minute walk down to the water. Our driveway also goes all the way down to the water for launching boats or bringing down coolers and equipment.
Private Amenities Included:
- BBQ & Propane
- Fire Pit
- Picnic Table
Activities:
- 9.9hp Aluminum boat available for rent: $350/ week + gas (please reserve when booking)
- Waterski Lessons: $50 (10 min dry land + 10-15 min on water)
- Cliff Jumping trip by boat to the popular 'Jumping Rock': $80 (up to 7 guests) 45 minutes
- Lake Tour to view the beauty of the lake: $160 (up to 7 guests) 1.5 hours
Communal Amenities:
- Sandy Beach with a gradual slope for children.
- Beach Volleyball
- Large Dock
- Oversized Fire Pit
- Row Boat, Kayaks, Canoes, Paddle Boat, 4 Stand-Up Paddle Boards
- Hiking Trails
- Internet access for work and emails. No streaming or downloading.
Just lounge on the sandy, large beach with safe water access for children.
Play beach volleyball.
Relax on the large dock or Fish off the dock.
Unlimited free access to the canoes and rowboat. Paddle to the creek to see the beaver dam. Enjoy the sounds of the loons.
Motor boat rental available.
This reservation has a Firm cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 60 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 60 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 30 to 59 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 30 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
Our house rules: not suitable for infants under 2, primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, pets permitted.
Maximum 10 guests. This includes seniors, adults, and children of all ages.
Maximum of 10 adults. Ages 18+
No smoking inside, or under the covered porch.
No illegal substances permitted on the property.
No more than 2 pets permitted per stay
Situated on beautiful Baptiste Lake, near Bancroft, Ontario, West Bay House is a family owned and operated business. We have accommodations for any size family. We pride ourselves on our service, tradition, and history. For over 50 years we have dedicated ourselves to providing our guests with the rest and relaxation they deserve.
The Farmhouse
An authentic historic 1900 rustic farmhouse with 5 bedrooms and tons of character! Sleeps 10 comfortably. 2 Kitchens, BBQ (propane included), and a fire pit right behind the farmhouse. Lots of space for gatherings and group events.
The farmhouse is set back from our private beach approximately 200m. It is about a 2 minute walk down to the water. Our driveway also goes all the way down to the water for launching boats or bringing down coolers and equipment.
Private Amenities Included:
- BBQ & Propane
- Fire Pit
- Picnic Table
Activities:
- 9.9hp Aluminum boat available for rent: $350/ week + gas (please reserve when booking)
- Waterski Lessons: $50 (10 min dry land + 10-15 min on water)
- Cliff Jumping trip by boat to the popular 'Jumping Rock': $80 (up to 7 guests) 45 minutes
- Lake Tour to view the beauty of the lake: $160 (up to 7 guests) 1.5 hours
Communal Amenities:
- Sandy Beach with a gradual slope for children.
- Beach Volleyball
- Large Dock
- Oversized Fire Pit
- Row Boat, Kayaks, Canoes, Paddle Boat, 4 Stand-Up Paddle Boards
- Hiking Trails
- Internet access for work and emails. No streaming or downloading.
Just lounge on the sandy, large beach with safe water access for children.
Play beach volleyball.
Relax on the large dock or Fish off the dock.
Unlimited free access to the canoes and rowboat. Paddle to the creek to see the beaver dam. Enjoy the sounds of the loons.
Motor boat rental available.
This reservation has a Firm cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 60 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 60 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 30 to 59 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 30 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
Our house rules: not suitable for infants under 2, primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, pets permitted.
Maximum 10 guests. This includes seniors, adults, and children of all ages.
Maximum of 10 adults. Ages 18+
No smoking inside, or under the covered porch.
No illegal substances permitted on the property.
No more than 2 pets permitted per stay
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Highland Grove
Located in Hastings Highlands, this cottage is on the beach. North Hastings Heritage Museum and Village Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Baptiste Lake Marina and Bancroft Ridge Golf Course. Jet skiing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Hasting Highlands, ON
What's nearby
- Haliburton County Public Library - Highland Grove Branch - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
- Waterhouse Lake - 25 min drive - 24.0 km
- Bancroft Mineral Museum - 25 min drive - 27.7 km
- Old Tin Shed - 25 min drive - 27.7 km
- Silent Lake Provincial Park - 30 min drive - 35.1 km
Restaurants
- South algonquin cookhouse - 15 min drive
- The Olde Ridge - 14 min drive
- KFC - 10 min drive
- Country Fare & Inn - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Richard
Languages:
English, Polish
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