 Main Level Lake Deck - 2/27  Main Floor Kitchen Entrance - 3/27  Cottage Kitchen Entrance with screened in Balcony - 5/27  Screened in Cottage Kitchen Veranda - 6/27  Kitchen screened in veranda (under construction) - 7/27  Master Bedroom with Private Balcony - 8/27  Main Floor bedroom - 9/27  Main Floor Bedroom - 10/27  Lake Side Master Bedroom Balcony - 11/27  Finished Basement - 12/27  2 Piece Bathroom in Basement Level - 13/27  Main Floor Living Area with Large fireplace OLED TV - 14/27  2nd bedroom upstairs with private balcony - 15/27  Coffee and Tea Station - 16/27  Basement Living Area with Futon - 18/27  Summerwood Edge from Haley Lake - 20/27  Autumn at Summerwood - 22/27  Haley Lake in winter - 23/27  Haley Lake in autumn - 24/27  Haley Lake (main floor balcony) - 25/27  Aerial view east side - 26/27  Aerial view from Haley Lake - 27/27 $100 - $400 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 8 |
 | 6 Bedrooms |
 | 3 Bathrooms |
 | Pets allowed
with
restrictions |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
Updated with Pictures of the Renovations. Summerwood Edge will be ready for the new cottage season and will now be available year round! More Pictrues to come. Summerwood Edge has undergone renovations. Please check in January 2024 for availability. Summerwood Edge is a rarity in Central Ontario - a beautiful A-frame winterized cottage on a completely private lake, surrounded by approximately 160 hectares (400 acres) of forest, and only a 30 minute drive to the eastern entrance of Algonquin Provincial Park. As the property is on an Ontario Forest Management Plan, to restore wildlife habitat, no hunting is permitted on the property, nor are power boats allowed on the lake, but there are canoes, kayaks and a row boat, as well as hiking trails, to allow exploring. The main focus of Summerwood Edge is to relax and re-energize. The open concept main floor of the cottage has a well-equipped kitchen with a large prep table, plenty of counters, fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee grinder and coffee makers. Off the kitchen there is a convenient 3 piece bathroom, and the east-facing ground level, enclosed kitchen veranda has a 2 person glider chair and a patio table and 2 chairs - perfect for having a morning coffee. The remainder of the open space has a dining table and chairs, a large slate fireplace, an HDTV, DVD player, satellite receiver, VHS player, 2 large comfortable chairs and a couch. There is a glassed-in sunporch on the south side of the cottage, with a sundeck, beside the dining area, and there is also a bedroom with a single bed off the living room on the main floor. On the west side, the main floor opens out on a large elevated deck overlooking the lake. This deck has a barbecue, several Muskoka chairs, a two person swing and a reclining lounge. For dining there is a small round table under an umbrella, but if you and your guests wish to dine al fresco, there are two long folding tables stored there, giving you a perfect place to enjoy the sunset while you eat.
The second level has a complete bath, two small bedrooms with a double bed each and a larger master bedroom with a queen bed and an a HDTV The master bedroom has a large balcony facing the lake while one of the smaller bedrooms has a large balcony over the kitchen veranda.
There is also a finished walk-out basement with a fireplace, futon, a comfortable chair and an HDTV,. Beside this room is a sunny bedroom with a double bed. This level also has a 2 piece bathroom, another bedroom with two single beds. a set or bunk beds and a laundry room, and a utility room with a washer, a dryer, and the propane furnace. The basement veranda faces the lake and has several Muskoka chairs - perfect for watching a sunset or a bonfire on the shore.
For those who wish to be more active, there are 2 kayaks, 2 canoes and a row boat (no motorized vessels are permitted on Haley Lake). The lake is spring fed, so even on warm summer days, swimmers may encounter the occasional cold current. The lake bottom varies from sand to silt, with some rocks and weeds mainly on the western shore. Access to the lake is easiest beside the dock. Although there have been speckled trout caught in the lake, they tend to be evasive.
If you are less aquatically inclined there are numerous areas to hike and enjoy wildlife. Fauna include small creatures such as red and flying squirrels, chipmunks, martens, weasels, raccoons and fishers, while larger animals that have been seen include deer, moose, foxes, wolves and bears. Birds include loons, ducks, geese, herons, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, grouse, turkeys, warblers, finches and larger raptors. The mixed hardwood forest on the hill to the east of the cottage is a perfect space to practice Shinrin-yoku or Forest Bathing.
For those who feel like exploring further afield, in addition to Algonquin Park, there is the arts community of Maynooth near-by, and even further: Bancroft, Combermere, and Barry's Bay.
Summerwood Edge, a perfect spot for artists, writers, photographers, and naturalists - relax and de-stress.
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+ READ MORE - COLLAPSE AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 6 bedrooms : - 3 single beds - 3 double beds - 1 Queen bed - 2 Sofa beds | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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Linen, firewood (may be purchased from vendors along Hwy 62 between Summerwood Edge and Maynooth) and food are not provided but towels, pillows and blankets are. Non-shedding dogs are allowed but cats are not permitted due to allergies. Fishing in Haley Lake is poor, although occasionally speckled trout are caught. The lake is not deep but is spring fed so there are cold veins of water even during hot summers. The lake bottom varies from sand to silt to weedy. + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Hastings Highlands (Maynooth) |
Note: 862B Davis Road, Hastings Highlands, (Maynooth,) ON AVAILABILITYLast update: July 28, 2024 |
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RATES | BASE RATE Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $75 per night per additional person. | $400 | $100 | $1500 | $2500 | $6000 | - | 2 Nights | DOWN SEASON Oct 26, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $125 per night per additional person. | $400 | $150 | $2000 | $3000 | $9000 | - | 1 Week |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Tax Rate | 13% | | Security Deposit | $1000 (Security deposit will be refunded within 14 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 50% due at time of booking (The balance is due 45 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Cash, Check, Interac e-Transfer | | Cancellation Policy | Strict | | Cottage Rules | View |
NOTES In addition to the rental fee, there is a 13% surcharge for the Ontario Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) There is also a damage security deposit of $1000.00 required at the time of booking. All, or part, of this deposit will be returned to the renter within two weeks of checkout. At the time of booking 50% of the rent, including HST, as well as the damage security deposit is due. The remainder is due 2 days prior to check-in Cancellation, prior to two weeks before check-in, is without penalty. During the high season months of July and August rentals are only weekly. Note: The rate per week for rentals greater than 1 week during July and August is $3250.00 per week, rather than the $3500.00 per week fee. The owners of Summerwood Edge assume no liability for any injuries incurred by renters/visitors nor for any damage done to renter's/visitor's personal property during their stay at Summerwood Edge. REVIEWS | | Peter |  |
| We stayed at Summerwood Edge for the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend and had an incredible time. Not only was the cottage newly renovated, but the owner ensured all our needs were met. We had an incredible time enjoying the amazing privacy of this oasis in the woods. And we went on nature walks and enjoyed the incredible fall colours. We would strongly recommend Summerwood Edge during any time of the year for those who wish to have a fantastic cottage and incredible privacy. Thank you Doug for sharing this piece of heaven!
Stayed: October 2024 Submitted: Oct 15, 2024
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Owner response: Peter, I'm so glad you enjoyed your weekend. Thank you for your kind words Doug | |
| | Julie | |
| Summerwood Edge is a beautiful get-away. I've stayed here in the past and can recommend the autumn leaves for viewing, as well as the summer months. Every night is a new, gorgeous sunset, listening to the loons on the lake, viewing the incredible stars. Watching the mist rise off the lake in the morning is another treat. The rooms are comfortable and bright, with plenty of balcony space to enjoy the outdoors. This is a unique and beautiful place worth exploring. Convenient enough to go to town and several eateries, but completely private otherwise. I enjoyed walking the path to the front gates and beyond, and kayaking on the tranquil lake. It is truly a beautiful place to rest and recharge.
Stayed: August 2024 Submitted: Oct 17, 2024
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Owner response: Julie, Thank you so much. We're always so happy when you stay at Summerwood Edge. Doug | |
| | Maksim | |
| If there's experience of pure,untouched nature left in this province-it's in the Summerwood edge cottage! Complete and total silence surrounded,and only looney and birds you can hear?
The time is stopped here,you leave your worries behind and just relax!
Doug is a great host,that provides you with absolutely everything you need and more,for perfect cottage vacation! I been here 3 times,and there's nothing like this cottage. I been here before the major renovations that Doug did ,and I really liked it before,and now it takes it to the whole new level ! Amazingly designed,this cottage has 6 bedrooms and absolutely private lake! You won't be willing to go elsewhere after visiting here, and this is a promise!
(Doug,remember you promised to keep one week for me in summer time,lol)
Stayed: August 2024 Submitted: Aug 18, 2024
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Owner response: Max Thank you! | |
| | Carl | |
| After a long year of school and work, my family yearned for a back-to-nature experience, craving a retreat far from the noise and crowds of the city. We wanted a place where the only sounds were birds chirping and the gentle ripples of the lake, stirred by creatures or the wind. We discovered this incredible cottage oasis, set amidst hundreds of acres of pristine nature. The magical, cozy cabin by a mineral-rich private lake, with the calls of majestic loons enhancing the tranquility, provided exactly what we needed. We were completely off the grid yet enjoyed every comfort and convenience, thanks to thoughtful hosts. The house has 6 bedrooms, very spacious fitting everyone, they provided beds that felt like sleeping at home, beautiful bathrooms, a meticulously equipped kitchen, ample family seating, and a lovely main and lower floor with a fireplace, TV, games, books, and a wood stove for cozy evenings. The outdoor spaces, with their breathtaking lake views and your own private lake made it a truly luxurious, comfortable, and relaxing home away from home. even though we did not have the weather on our site, the indoors was comfortable we enjoyed every bit of it, the covered Balcony overlooking the Lake was perfect for rainy days.
Thank You Doug! for sharing your family gem with us. and for your prompt and pleasant communication.
Stayed: August 2024 Submitted: Aug 12, 2024
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Owner response: Carl, I am glad we could share it with you. Doug | |
| | Jill | |
| My family wanted a back to nature experience following the pandemic isolation in the city. This oasis foot the bill! Hundreds of acres of unspoiled nature with a magical, cozy cabin on a mineral rich private lake with majestic loons adding their call to the peace and serenity?. We were reinvigorated and off the grid yet with every possible comfort and convenience at hand. Thank you Doug for sharing your family gem!
Stayed: July 2022 Submitted: Jul 31, 2022
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$100 - $400 / night $1500 - $2000 / weekend $2500 - $3000 / week $6000 - $9000 / month DOUG MILES Member since July 2015 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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