Beautiful Waterfront Cottage on Kennisis Lake

Dorset, Ontario
$633 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

A truly stunning waterfront cottage on Kennisis Lake located in the Algonquin Highlands in the heart of Haliburton. Spectacular views of the region's most desirable Kennisis Lake, with 115ft of shoreline within gorgeous natural surroundings, combined with beautiful accommodation.

It is the perfect couples retreat or family vacation destination! If you are looking for privacy and relaxation, look no further! Excitement and adventure are just moments away!

This Kennisis Lake waterfront cottage features large bedrooms, a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, a guest area, a laundry area, a work-from-home area, and a one-and-a-half bathroom. The cottage has high-end hardwood floors throughout.

A large 48x12ft deck, with a perfect lake view, is yet another delight and can be enjoyed in the sun or shade all day long. On the deck, there is an outdoor sectional sofa, a large acacia wood table with comfortable seating for 8, and a premium gas barbeque.

The lower sun deck, equipped with a propane fire pit table, offers amazing views of the lake and it is an excellent place for a morning coffee. It is considered an ideal waterfront gathering spot!
For your enjoyment, there is also a fire pit with Muskoka chairs and a lovely lake view.

The 20x12ft floating dock is the best spot for relaxing, swimming, and playing water sports. There is a canoe, 2 kayaks and a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) for you to use as well as life jackets varying in size. Lounge, tan, or watch the kids jump off the dock!

We have a boat that can be rented as well if you are interested! It is a Rinker Captiva 186, 19ft bowrider for up to 8 people, with a 190HP V6 inboard engine.
We also have Yamaha Grizzle SE ATV available to rent.
If you are interested in renting the boat or ATV during your stay, please let us know and we can provide you with more details.
If you are coming with your own vessel please let us know. The public launching pad is located 300m from the cottage down the road at the nearby bridge.

The cottage is just minutes from the 100,000 acres Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve with its groomed hiking and biking trails and world-famous Wolf Observatory. Nestled amongst towering Pine and Birch Trees, our cottage on Kennisis Lake is a pristine gem in the heart of Ontario's vacation paradise.

Our slice of heaven is situated on little Kennisis Lake with calmer waters and immediate water access to Kennisis Lake. The two lakes together are more than 15km long with lots of room for adventure and crystal-clear water for swimming, diving, relaxing, canoeing and kayaking – you name it!

The kitchen comes fully equipped with all of the small & large stainless steel appliances & utensils needed to create a delicious meal to share with family and friends. A toaster, coffee maker, espresso machine, waffle maker, and blender are available for guests. There are ample dishes, cups, glasses and small utensils. Basic spices, tea & espresso coffee are provided. The kitchen has a beautiful large island which is the best spot to enjoy some warm waffles and coffee or tea in the morning!

The cozy living room is furnished with a comfy leather sectional, 50” smart TV(with Internet cable box with many channels and movies, Netflix, Prime Video, etc), and board games. Our Wi-Fi is with Bell (fibre up to 1Gbps download and 100Mbps upload) and is excellent for those wishing to WFC...work from the cottage. Just off of the living room, we have a large dining room that seats 8 people. This cottage is an entertainer's dream!

Our Philosophy
We aim to provide you with a wonderful retreat. Consider this is your home for the duration of your stay! We hope you'll feel relaxed, comfortable, and happy. We don't believe in rigid rules or requirements that restrict you, instead, we trust that you treat our cottage as you would your own home. We will offer you complete privacy, but we are also available to help and guide you at any point during your stay.

Guest access
The cottage is available to the guests for their exclusive use during their stay.
Entry to the cottage with digital keypad code.

Other things to note
All linens and towels are provided.

The kitchen: Toaster, dinnerware set, flatware set, server-ware, glasses, pots, pans, kitchen utensils, knives, dishwasher detergent and kitchen cleaning supplies, garbage bags.

Bathroom(s): Toilet paper, hairdryer, clean towels to accommodate all guests.

Laundry: High-end washer, dryer, laundry detergent, iron & ironing board, Dyson vacuum cleaner

Outdoor: Canoe, kayaks, SUP, life jackets, owner’s boat rental, Broil King barbeque with gas tank, Muskoka chairs.

Good cell phone reception at the cottage both with Bell and Rogers.

The cottage is located off of a municipally maintained asphalt road which is frequently plowed and maintained throughout the winter months as well.

Please let us know what we can do to make your stay even better!

STR-25-00186

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Composting Energy-saving Switches Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Recycling Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snow Sports Gear Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property Stair-free Path To Entrance Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Lauryn B.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2026

    Stayed Feb 15, 2026

    The cabin was beautiful and had everything we needed

  • Darlene D.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    Beautiful, spacious cottage. All the matresses were very comfortable with cozy duvets. Lake water level was very low which made dock visits at night out of question with steep dock incline, but that is out of owners control. Will definitely stay again.

  • Jasminka K.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    A beautiful cottage in a quiet part of Little Kennesis Lake. A dock and three other seating areas from which to enjoy the view. Well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. A perfect location and cottage for a family of 6-8. Highly recommend!

  • Dinty N.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    The place is lovely, the location is in the middle of no where so be prepared to drive everywhere. The place a big and we really enjoyed it. A few things need updating but nothing major. The host was always quick to reply to question's. One thing is the black flies love the place so bring some repellent for sure!! Would definitely return!!

  • Natasha N.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Bob's cottage was so nice we started planning our next visit before we even left! It was quiet, beautiful, and exactly as described in the listing. The beds were so comfortable I checked what mattresses they were before we left to buy them for my home! Incredibly well-stocked and Bob was so wonderful and responsive. We genuinely cannot wait to book again.

  • June W.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    Enjoyable stay, thanks

  • Bailey A.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    My 4 friends and I stayed at this cottage for 4 days to celebrate our 10 years of being friends and we had a great time. The cottage was perfect for what we needed and Bob was always very quick at responding to any messages we sent. The Lake is so beautiful and peaceful, would definitely recommend this property!

  • Lydia K.

    Submitted May 30, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

    I spent 4 nights here with my 3 adult children in May 2024. The cottage was as advertised, beautiful location right on the lake. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. Sleeps in 8 people with one full bathroom and one two piece washroom. Open concept of living and dinning rooms is spacious . Balcony had a BBQ, a big dining table and patio furniture. We took 2 canoes out on the water every day. The weather and temperature were not for swimming but the water was clear and clean. We didn’t have hot water for the shower ( only lukewarm). I am sure Bob would have resolved this issue instantly if we had informed him. I suggest you read the instructions since there is some work involved at the end so you can plan for it. At the end of the stay, you have to strip bed sheets, put them in the washing machine, collect your garbage/recycling and either take it with you or drive a short distance ( 10 minutes )to drop it off. I would like to thank Bob who has been lovely to deal with, helpful and prompt with emails and messages. We enjoyed our stay and hope to go back again soon. Thank you, Bob !! Lydia with family.

  • Niiti S.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 28, 2023

    We enjoyed our stay at this lovely well equipped cottage

  • Chris N.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2023

    Stayed Oct 22, 2023

    What a lovely week in the cottage beside a calm, crystal clear lake. 6 adults in our group and we had the most amazing time. We left relaxed and sad that we had to go

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$633+
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