 Castle Aidan perched high up on the Canadian Shield - 1/39  Beautiful sunset on Little Kennisis Lake - 2/39  Come relax by the big bay windows overlooking the lake - 12/39  Dining room with a beautiful lake view - 14/39  Master Bedroom TV - 16/39  Master private balcony - 17/39  View from private loft balcony - 20/39  Loft office space - 22/39  Game of Badminton overlooking the lake! - 24/39  Canoe, kayak, paddle board - 29/39  Napoleon BBQ (propane provided) - 30/39  Enjoy meals on the walk-out flagstone patio with panoramic views of the lake! - 31/39  October Fall Colours - 33/39  Outdoor fire pit (firewood provided) - 34/39  Amazing view of night sky for astrophotographers (courtesy of past guest RS) - 35/39  Amazing view of night sky for astrophotographers (courtesy of past guest RS) - 36/39  Rent snowmobile(s) or purchase a guided snowmobile tour experience - 39/39 $350 - $750 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 10 |
 | 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 10 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 blankets/duvets and hand towels for guests' use. Guests are required to bring their own bed sheets, pillows and bath towels.
Google reviews for The Edge of Esson Lake: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8kxyCqH1JtnQtatJ6
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 | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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+ VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Haliburton |
AVAILABILITYLast update: July 24, 2024 |
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RATES | | $400 | $700 | - | - | - | - | 2 Nights | JULY 21-27 Jul 21, 2024 - Jul 27, 2024 | $500 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 Nights | JULY 27-AUG 10 Jul 27, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024 | $750 | - | $2200 | $5000 | - | - | 3 Nights | AUG 19-21 Aug 19, 2024 - Aug 21, 2024 | $550 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 Nights | AUG 25-30 Aug 25, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | $2750 | 5 Nights | LABOUR DAY Aug 30, 2024 - Sep 02, 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | $3000 | 3 Nights | SEPTEMBER Sep 02, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024 | $500 | - | $1600 | $3400 | - | - | 2 Nights | OCTOBER (EXCL. HOLIDAYS) Sep 30, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024 | $475 | - | $1500 | $3000 | - | - | 2 Nights | THANKSGIVING Oct 11, 2024 - Oct 14, 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | $2700 | 3 Nights | NOVEMBER Oct 31, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024 | $350 | - | $1100 | $2200 | - | - | 2 Nights | NOV 29-DEC 22 Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024 | $450 | - | $1400 | $2800 | - | - | 2 Nights | CHRISTMAS WEEK Dec 22, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | $4000 | 7 Nights | NEW YEARS Dec 29, 2024 - Jan 01, 2025 | - | - | - | - | - | $3500 | 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 | | 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 Submitted: Jun 17, 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 Submitted: Jan 10, 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 Submitted: Sep 08, 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 | |
| | Rachel | |
| We had an amazing week at Castle Aidan! Dan was a fantastic host, very responsive, and accommodating.
We really enjoyed the basketball, pool, pac man, and darts games in the basement. The heated floors in the basement made it very comfortable for sleeping and playing.
Although the lake is very deep, it was beautifully warm for many hours of swimming! Excellent for boating, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, etc. The only downside of this week was all the stairs/hill to the cottage! The sitting area halfway down to the dock was wonderful to relax and enjoy the view. Between hours of water activities, swimming, and the climb back to the cottage, we sure got our exercise in. Thank you again for a fantastic week!
Stayed: July 2022 Submitted: Aug 29, 2022
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Owner response: Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Edge and thanks for all the great feedback! Dan | |
| | Agnes | |
| This stay is an absolute must!
My family and I (including parents and in-laws) were looking for a cottage when we came across this listing.
This space was the perfect size for the 3 families. We could spend our days together around the dining table, on the patio, and in the game room, but we also had our own rooms when we wanted our own space. The cottage was really clean and everything was well labelled so we could find everything we needed easily.
The cottage itself sits high atop, so there are stairs to lead to the docks. But this allowed for the magnificent views of the lake. The lake was absolutely wonderful. It was very serene and wasn't too busy. The water is calm and not too cold (as you get with the larger lakes), other than a few waves here and there from speedboats going by, but they did make kayaking and pedal boating more fun.
The hosts were super friendly and extremely accessible. They answered our questions quickly throughout the booking process. The cottage even came with a guide that was very informative. Everything was well thought out with this listing.
Oh! And this is something not ordinarily mentioned but the water pressure was amazing!
My family and I are already thinking about returning for the Fall! Don't hesitate to book Castle Aidan!
Stayed: July 2022 Submitted: Jul 21, 2022
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$350 - $750 / night $1100 - $2200 / weekend $2200 - $5000 / week DAN OH Member since June 2021 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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