Algonquin Highlands, Ontario
Charming lakefront cottage located in the heart of Algonquin Highlands. A scenic 2.5-hour drive from the GTA! This renovated waterfront log cabin provides tranquility, privacy and stunning views from most areas of the cottage including the double-decker water-facing decks. Enjoy spending the day swimming, kayaking, fishing, or paddleboarding on the private and clear Lake Kabakwa, until you're ready to retire to the screened-in porch. Perfect couples retreat or family vacation destination!
This family cottage is nothing short of AWESOME. The interior of the property has been lovingly renovated to provide guests with the opportunity to make many memories in a rustic log cabin with modern conveniences.
The cottage is elevated and perched proudly to take advantage of the expansive lake views. If you are looking for privacy, tranquility & relaxation, look no further than this Muskoka-like setting!
Boasting hardwood and slate flooring throughout, our 3 bedroom, plus loft sanctuary comfortably sleeps 10. (All linens & towels are provided). The cottage features an open plan living area with cathedral ceilings and double-height windows – the interior is flooded with natural daylight to make for a light, easy & breezy stay.
The gourmet kitchen comes fully equipped with all of the small & large appliances & utensils needed to create a delicious meal to share with family and friends. Basic spices, olive oil, tea & coffee are provided. The dining area easily accommodates big family meals.
There is one full bathroom, one powder room and washer and dryer on the main floor.
The screened-in porch acts as the perfect rustic escape from those super warm summer days, or as an evening retreat for after a great meal!
Our expansive deck can be enjoyed all day long with beautiful lounging & dining furniture, and propane BBQ with views that are second to none!
Kabakwa Lake is a private landlocked lake for tranquility and exploring crystal clear water for swimming, fishing, and relaxing. Walk down the enchanting path with granite steps to the beautifully natural and rugged shoreline. There is a deck and chairs for you to relax and read a good book, or enjoy water activities. There are 3 kayaks, a paddleboard, canoe, lots of water flotation devices, and lifejackets for you to use.
The cottage is located close to the Muskokas, centrally located between Haliburton, Dorset and Minden. The cottage is within driving distance to the 80,000 acre Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve with its groomed hiking and biking trails and world-famous Wolf Observatory. This area is known for its rugged landscape, natural splendour, windswept pines, rocky shores, clear and calm freshwater lakes and abundant wildlife. This gem of a cabin is the perfect place to have that Canadian cottaging experience. This cabin is located on a land locked lake. There is NO access to public boat launches on this lake.
This listing is in a natural area, where wildlife is present. Field mice are common and attracted to any food left out, and can scurry in unnoticed when the door is left open. We advise to not book here if possibly seeing a mouse will cause you distress.
Great place to stay.
This is an amazing cottage with everything you need for a relaxing getaway! Beautiful massive deck, wall of windows overlooking the water, great swimming, and very quiet and secluded. Would highly recommend to any group or family looking for a cottage rental in this area.
Lovely location, and a perfect place to relax and unwind. Highly recommended.
Our family had a great time at Shelley’s cottage. It is located in a beautiful area on a quiet small lake and the cottage was very well equipped for our week long stay.
My family (2 adults, 2 kids, 1 puppy) really enjoyed Shelley's cottage. It's on a nice quiet lake, has privacy, great views of Lake and all the amenities you would expect.
The Pros: Our family of 7 plus 2 dogs stayed for 1 week and the cottage is as described. Very easy to find, Google maps takes you straight there. Shelley was very responsive and we did have an issue during our stay which was dealt with quickly. This cottage has alot to offer: 1. Well stocked kitchen in terms of cooking utensils, pots/pans, dishes, drinkware and cutlery enough for everyone, basic spices and condiments. 2. Lakefront with amazing views and water toys (paddleboard was a hit with the younger members of our group) 3. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors for a large group 4. Board games, books, and DVDs for bad weather days 5. Emergency toiletries which I needed to make use of because I forgot soap and Q-tips 6. Internet access for remote work. The Cons: 1. My 90 year old mother-in-law was with us and she did have trouble getting from the cottage to the deck near the water. It was steep bordering on dangerous when you're decending uneven rocky terrain with lots of pine needles - it gets slippery. 2. The internet access is sporadic, but it's cottage country, so I understand. Was difficult to put in a full day's work, which most people wouldn't be doing while on vacation, but a situation arose that required me to. 3. Neighbours are very close so for anyone looking for privacy, this may not be the best choice. 4. Mosquitoes and flies!!! Insect repellant was provided and it's necessary at this time of year. This was by far the worst part of the trip. Overall, we enjoyed a relaxing week in and on the lake. Thank you Shelley for sharing your beautiful cottage.
The cottage was well kept, very accommodating and is everything you would expect from a cottage. The views were spectacular and the waterfront was perfect for hanging out at the dock, jumping in the lake or using some of the water toys that the host provided. You had everything you needed and more!
Exactly what a cottage experience should be!! The cottage is lovely and very comfortable. It is well appointed to ensure maximum fun and relaxation - everything you need for a perfect stay is there. Look forward to visiting here again next summer.
The photos don't do it justice. The waterfront and deck are outstanding!
This was such an amazing family getaway. All the modern conveniences of home with a beautiful lake at the front door! We appreciated that the kitchen was well stocked and the kids had fun exploring the books in the loft.
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