In previous years, our 5000 sq. ft. lodge has provided shared accommodation and dining services for people from near and far. For now, we are mixing things up a bit.
Given the fact that people are looking for somewhere private to safely gather, we are giving people the opportunity to rent our entire air-conditioned, 6-bedroom lakeside lodge as a cottage rental. While not always top of mind, it is worth noting that the lodge has an automatic standby generator to ensure an unlikely (but possible :) power cut won't interrupt your stay!
The Lodge is situated on beautiful Little Hawk Lake which is mostly Crown Land (65%+). The lake is surrounded by forests and trails, with a Conservation area at the North end. This is the perfect spot to unwind with your loved ones and friends.
The main floor of the lodge has a large lounge and bar area, situated around an old stone fireplace. There is a piano in the lounge and lots of games, large flat satellite TV, DVD's, puzzles and books to choose from. You will have access to our commercial kitchen and a screened in BBQ area. Depending on the weather, people can dine in our indoor dining area or in a large screened in porch overlooking the lake. Tables can easily be arranged into different configurations to suit various sized groups. There are two, 2-piece washrooms on the main floor.
Six, well appointed bedrooms, each with their own ensuite, can be found on the second floor. From the second floor you can exit to a tiered deck, which gives you an additional area to gather. You can continue down steps from the deck to a well landscaped garden with an outdoor fire pit and space to play a selection of outdoor games.
Want an additional way to relax? Enjoy a soak in our screened in, 8-person hot tub, overlooking the lake.
During your stay, you will have access to canoes, kayaks, SUP's, a paddle boat, and snowshoes. Guests can also borrow inner tubes to take for a river ride, not far from the lodge. There is a large swimming platform at the end of our dock with chairs to lounge on and a lily pad for additional fun in the water. This is also a great spot to stargaze when the sun sets!
Little Hawk Lake is a quiet hidden gem with 90%+ water-access only cottages. We own one of the small marinas by the lodge servicing the water access cottages and are very familiar with the lake. Upon your arrival, we are happy to give you a tour of the lake to familiarize you with fun opportunities - jumping rocks, a rope swing on a small island, paddle routes and spots where you can portage. The water level fluctuates by as much as 8 ft. over the course of a year. The shoreline grows as the summer progresses.
When you rent our lodge for a week, we are also including a 1/2-day tin boat or pontoon boat rental, for those that have a valid boaters license. A bow rider with water skis and a tube can also be arranged for an additional fee, with advance notice. Thinking about bringing your own boat? We have room to park your trailer and can find you a spot on our dock to park your boat. For those of you visiting in the winter, we have a ton of space for snowmobile trailers, if that's your thing.
There are some great hiking trails behind our property and a variety of area attractions to explore. Within 20-30 minutes, there are 3 small towns, each with something interesting to offer. It is about 50 minutes to the west gate of Algonquin Provincial Park. Two larger towns, Huntsville and Bracebridge, are about an hour away. We'll provide you with a list of places to eat and our favorite spots to visit, prior to your stay. If you are looking for some unique experiences to do during your stay, make sure to check out Yours Outdoors and Haliburton Forest. Their activities are very popular and usually require advance bookings.
We realize that getting away may be something that hasn’t happened for you in a while. We are very flexible and would like to do whatever we can to make your time at the lodge special. Thank you for considering a stay at Oakview Lodge.
