Cozy waterfront cottage in Haliburton - perfect for couple getaways and young families | sleeps 11

Soak in the tranquility of the lake on our beautiful limestone sitting area or explore the lake with one of our 5 kayaks (1 child-sized 100 lbs max, 3 adult-sized, 1 four-person kayak that fits 2 adults and 2 small children), 2 peddle boats, 1 canoe, and 1 stand-up paddle board. We have various adult-sized and a couple child-sized PFD's for your use but we recommend to bring your own PFD's for proper fitting. You can dock your boat at our private dock by using the public boat launch on the same lake. The beautiful Pine Lake public beach is a 10 minute paddle or kayak from our dock. The spectacular view of the lake, sunrises and sunsets can be enjoyed sitting on Muskoka chairs from the dock. Unwind in the evening with a bonfire by the lake, roast marshmallows, eat s'mores and enjoy some star-gazing.

Pine Lake is perfect for family swimming with its clean and weed free water. The 3 lake chain is great for fishing (bass, walleye and muskie). Children and those young at heart will enjoy playing on the water floating mat or relaxing and floating on the water tubes.

Only a 2.5 hour drive from the GTA, our cottage is close to lots of shopping and amenities. There are several amazing nearby restaurants that are open year round and some even deliver. 2 minutes to the West Guilford Shopping Centre (groceries, LCBO/Beer store) and K Pub Chicken (the local Korean fried chicken restaurant). 6 minutes to Eagle Lake Country Market Store (groceries, LCBO/Beer store). 10 minutes to Haliburton Village with quaint shops, large food stores (Foodland, Independent Grocer), pharmacies (Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall), restaurants, live theatre, liquor store, beer store, hardware store, day spas, salons, health care clinics and the hospital. 10 minutes to Carnarvon for more fantastic restaurants ((Pepper Mill Steak & Pasta House, The Mill Pond Restaurant, Boshkung Brewing Co. and Rhubarb Haliburton). 20 minutes to the Town of Minden for the famous Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream shop, more great shops and restaurants (Mulligans Pub and Patio), and the Minden River Run (lazy river experience down the Gull River). 15 minutes to the 80,000 acre Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve with its groomed mountain biking trails, hiking trails, snowmobile trails, treetop trekking, wolf centre and dog-sledding tours. 10 minutes to Sir Sam's ski resort, where you can enjoy mountain biking or hiking through the hills during the summer and downhill skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing in the winter. 2 minutes to Lakeview Golf Course (Haliburton Highlands Golf Club and Pinestone Golf Course also nearby). 4 minutes to Haliburton Highlands Brewery and Abbey Gardens, a community hub for the entire family to explore and learn about living more sustainably. 1 hour to Algonquin Provincial Park.

Depending on the temperature, Pine Lake freezes over in the winter from mid January and provides a vast terrain for snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice fishing. You can also clear a spot on the lake for personal ice skating or set up a hockey game. You can also toboggan directly from our property onto the lake. Remember to always check the ice conditions first for safety.

We provide toilet paper, paper towel, kleenex, hand soap, dish detergent, and cleaning products. We also provide hand towels, dish towels, bath mats, comforters/blankets and pillows. Please BRING YOUR OWN BEDSHEETS, PILLOW CASES AND BATH TOWELS.

The cottage is on a drilled well and we have a UV filtration system so no need to bring bottled water. Other essentials provided are oil, salt, pepper, selected spices, sugar, coffee and tea.

*WINTER EXPERIENCES*
-Downhill skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing at Sir Sam's Ski Resort
-Snowmobiling and dog sledding at the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve (one of the top 10 snowmobiling trails in North America)
-Dog sledding at Winterdance Dog Sledding Tours
-Wolf Centre at the Haliburton Wolf Centre
-Snowshoeing and cross country skiing at Haliburton Sculpture Forest
-Tobogganing at Glebe Park
-Skating on the frozen lake (skates not provided)
-Ice fishing on the frozen lake (equipment not provided)
-Snowshoeing on the frozen lake (snowshoes provided)
-Toboggan from our property onto the frozen lake

*SUMMER EXPERIENCES *
-Minden River Run (4 water tubes provided)
-Hiking/mountain biking/treetop trekking at the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve
-Wolf Centre at the Haliburton Wolf Centre
-Golfing at Lakeside Golf Club, Pinestone Golfing Resort, Carnarvon Family Golf, Gull River Golf Club or Haliburton Highlands Golf Course
-Abbey Gardens - local food shopping, interpretive trails, heritage breed displays, programming and event spaces, picnic areas, gardens and more
-Stanhope Museum
-Haliburton Highlands Museum
-Hiking/bike riding at Haliburton Sculpture Forest
-Hiking at Barnum Creek Nature Reserve
-Skyline Road Lookout - Amazing view and lookout at the top
-Coopers Lookout - Amazing view and lookout at the top

*WATER TOYS*
-5 kayaks (1 child, 3 adults, 1 four person kayak fits 2 adults and 2 children)
-2 peddle boats
-1 canoe
-1 stand-up paddle board
-4 pool noodles
-4 water tubes
-Floaties
-Water floating mat
-Adult and Child life jackets

Other things to note:
-There is no garbage pick up. All garbage and recycling must be taken to the dump before you leave. Landfill information is provided with a pass.
-We have security cameras on the exterior of the cottage for security purposes.
-The driveway is shared with one friendly neighbour next door.
-Four wooden stairway leading up to cottage and a granite stairway leading down to the lake.
-The cottage is not pet friendly.
-No smoking inside the cottage.

For REVIEWS, please see our website www.xpcottagelife.ca

We look forward to hosting you.