 Rent snowmobiles at The Haliburton Forest (10 minutes away) - 3/39  Long big driveway. Able to accommodate sleds and trailers. - 4/39  All bedding linens now provided! - 12/39  MBR has a tv, private washroom with jacuzzi, and a private balcony. - 13/39  Additional sleeping quarters in the loft (2 twins) - 16/39  Murphy Bed on the main floor - 17/39  Coffee coffee coffee. Who needs coffee? - 24/39  Napoleon BBQ (propane provided) - 25/39  Loft office space - 27/39  Amazing view of night sky for astrophotographers (courtesy of past guest RS) - 28/39  Amazing view of night sky for astrophotographers (courtesy of past guest RS) - 29/39  Beautiful sunset on Little Kennisis Lake - 30/39  Outdoor fire pit (firewood provided) - 31/39  Castle Aidan perched high up on the Canadian Shield - 32/39  Game of Badminton overlooking the lake! - 33/39  Canoe, kayak, paddle board - 37/39  October Fall Colours - 39/39 $375 - $700 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 8 |
 | 4 Bedrooms |
 | 3 Bathrooms |
 | Pets
not allowed |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Hot Tub |
 | Waterfront |
We invite you to stay at our one-of-a kind, custom-built waterfront home for your next family getaway. Affectionately nicknamed 'Castle Aidan', this year-round family cottage offers over 3,500 square feet of living space including lower level walkout and sleeps up to 8 guests comfortably. Take in the breathtaking and unobstructed views of beautiful Little Kennisis Lake from the inside (dining room, bedrooms, or loft) or outside (walkout flagstone patio or private master bedroom balcony). Enjoy a game of badminton in the large open backyard overlooking the lake or walk down a set of stairs to over 130 feet of waterfront with deep clean water off the dock great for swimming, fishing or water sports (paddle board, kayak, canoe, and paddle boat are provided). A public boat launch is located only a few minutes away and the Marina is close by on Kennisis Lake if you wish to rent a watercraft. An entertaining games room with basketball, video game arcade, pool table, poker table, darts, and board games along with an outdoor BBQ, indoor wood fireplace and outdoor fire pit (firewood included) are provided for guests' enjoyment and use. In-floor radiant heating in the games room will keep you cozy during the winter. Bell Fibre high-speed internet provides consistent speeds for streaming your favourite apps on Amazon Fire Stick TVs. Brand new hot tub overlooking the lake! A well-stocked kitchen offers a fridge, stove, microwave, toaster oven, dishwasher, kettle, and coffee makers (regular, Espresso, and Keurig). You may also find a collection of spices in the cupboard. The water is drinkable as it comes from a drilled artesian well 400 feet underground and undergoes a filtration and reverse osmosis process.
The main level of this Cottage is wheelchair friendly with a ramp leading to the front door, Murphy bed, low bathroom sink, and walk-in shower.
NOTE: We provide bed sheets, pillows, blankets/duvets, bath towels, and hand towels for guests' use. Feel free to bring extra towels for hot tub or lake use.
Google Reviews for The Edge of Kennisis Lakes:
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The Edge is located approximately 2.5 hrs from the GTA. This cottage is best suited for children older than 5 years of age.
+ READ MORE - COLLAPSE AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 4 bedrooms : - 2 single beds - 4 Queen beds - 1 Sofa bed | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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+ VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Haliburton |
AVAILABILITYLast update: January 28, 2026 |
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RATES | | $400 | $700 | - | - | - | - | 2 Nights | JAN 1-MAR 31 (EXCL. HOLIDAYS) Jan 01, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $400 | - | $1200 | $2500 | - | - | 2 Nights | FAMILY DAY Feb 13, 2026 - Feb 16, 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | $2500 | 3 Nights | APRIL (EXCL. HOLIDAYS) Apr 01, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026 | $375 | - | $1100 | $2400 | - | - | 2 Nights | EASTER Apr 03, 2026 - Apr 06, 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | $2100 | 3 Nights | MAY (EXCL. HOLIDAYS) May 01, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $450 | - | $1400 | $2800 | - | - | 2 Nights | VICTORIA DAY May 15, 2026 - May 18, 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | $2800 | 3 Nights | JUNE 1-28 Jun 01, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026 | $550 | - | $1600 | $3400 | - | - | 2 Nights | JUNE 28-AUG 2 (SUMMER) Jun 28, 2026 - Aug 02, 2026 | - | - | - | $5000 | - | - | 1 Week | AUG 2-30 (SUMMER) Aug 02, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026 | - | - | - | $5500 | - | - | 1 Week | AUG 30-SEP 4 (5 NIGHTS) Aug 30, 2026 - Sep 04, 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | $3800 | 5 Nights | LABOUR DAY Sep 04, 2026 - Sep 07, 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | $2800 | 3 Nights | SEP 7-30 Sep 07, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $550 | - | $1800 | $3600 | - | - | 2 Nights | OCT 1-30 (EXCL. HOLIDAYS) Oct 01, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026 | $500 | - | $1500 | - | - | - | 2 Nights | THANKSGIVING Oct 09, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | $2800 | 3 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Tax Rate | 13% | | Security Deposit | $750 (Security deposit will be refunded within 30 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 50% due at time of booking (The balance is due 30 days before arrival) | | Cottage Rules | View | | Fees |
REVIEWS | | K. |  |
| The cabin was breathtakingly beautiful. We were there during a snowstprm, so it was very idyllic and we wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else. We sat in the jacuzzi with a wonderful view of the lake and the snow. It had everything you could need, and we could have stayed there for months. We will definitely be back, and I highly recommend renting it. The deposit is quite high, but you get it back after a few days.
Stayed: December 2025
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| | Kody |  |
| This place is amazing. The house has so much to do. The views from the balconies are amazing. The host were super helpful and everything was made super easy for my stay. The house itself is stunning. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed: August 2024
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| | Adrian | |
| We stayed a weekend and wished we had stayed longer to explore the trails or visit the Wolf Centre nearby. Dan was a very responsive host and the cottage had everything we needed. Everybody in our group loved the views - it's quite spectacular to wake up and see that through the windows first thing in the morning. Nothing like taking the canoe or kayak out from the dock and just forgetting all your troubles as you paddle around the beautiful lake. Lots to do on-site. We all fully recommend this place.
Stayed: June 2024
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| | Jayne | |
| We had a really wonderful time at Castle Aidan! Dan is a pleasure to deal with and very responsive. The space is excellent and has a lot to offer. Everything was neat and tidy with lightswitches and cupboards helpfully labeled. The proximity to Haliburton Forest is great - we spent an afternoon at the Wolf Centre and the boys went hiking on the trails everyday. The second floor landing is very pleasant for reading and enjoying the amazing view. It was fun playing in the games room after dinner and the boys would have a quick hottub before bedtime. We highly recommend and will return again next year! :)
Stayed: January 2023
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Owner response: Glad your family enjoyed the stay and got to check out the Haliburton Wolf centre and wildlife reserve. See you next year! Dan | |
| | Sophia | |
| This is an amazing cottage to stay in!!! Highly recommended. All rooms are so clean and organized, and we could truly feel that it is beautifully maintained with lots of care! Details in the guest book and labels in the cottage provided by the owners to ensure your smooth stay! The water front view (especially from the bay window on the second floor and main balcony) was so beautiful; the lake was lots of fun to swim in! There are many activities that are provided to you - kayak, pedal boat, paddle board. Basement recreation room has many entertainment units for all ages. If you are looking for a nice vacation home to stay with family/friends, this cottage offers it all!!
Stayed: August 2022
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Owner response: Thank you for your nice review Sophia. Really glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay at the Edge! Dan | |
$375 - $700 / night $1100 - $1800 / weekend $2400 - $5500 / week DAN OH Member since June 2021 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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