 Exterior in Winter - 3/20  Office/Murphy Bedroom - 11/20  Main floor bathroom - 13/20  Decorated for the holidays - 16/20  Exterior in the Autumn - 17/20  Upstairs living area/sleeping loft - 18/20 $350 - $500 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 10 |
 | 5 Bedrooms |
 | 3 Bathrooms |
 | Pets allowed with restrictions |
 | Smoking not allowed |
 | Wood stove |
 | Internet |
 | Hot Tub |
 | Ski <25km |
Welcome to your magnificent and secluded forested retreat at the Highland House! This 4-season cottage boasts 2300 sq feet of living space, where you can enjoy views of the forest on almost 3 acres of this private but easy to access property. Enjoy everything that Haliburton has to offer including hiking, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, beaches, hunting, ATVing, and many other attractions! NOTE: Large adult groups are not permitted. Our cottage is ideally suited for families with max of 6 adults STR25-00038 HIGHLAND HOUSE SPECIALS Ask us about longer term rentals if you would like to enjoy this property for longer period of time. We offer discounts for everything from 7 to 365 nights stay. We also offer worker rates for weekday bookings between September and June - please inquire. THE INDOOR SPACE: You'll love spending time in the expansive living room and dining rooms, featuring cathedral ceilings and a fantastic view of the changing forest throughout the seasons. Furnished for comfort, the living room also includes a large pull out couch, a beautiful woodstove and electric fireplace, and a 75-inch smart TV where you can bring your own streaming device, plus with Netflix available for guests. Adjacent to the dining area is a games room with an air hockey table, dart board, yoga mats and access to the outdoor hot tub. The dining space offers a picturesque view of the forest with ample seating for up to 8 guests, with additional chairs available for up to 10 people, and a substantial dining table for special meals together. The kitchen is fully equipped, including a high chair. If you prefer to grill outside, we offer a barbeque fully stocked with propane. The Highland House features four bedrooms, plus the loft. You'll love the large master bedroom, featuring a handmade king sized bed, as well as the views from the queen bedroom. There is also a bedroom with two twin beds, and one bedroom that is set up as a dedicated office space, with a murphy bed.
Enjoy the treehouse-like views from the loft area which features a reading area, a pull out couch, and an additional television – perfect for a separate retreat space.
We're also happy to say that we've newly added air conditioning for Summer comfort!
THE OUTDOOR SPACE: The property boasts breathtaking views of the forest and is enveloped by mature trees, providing ample shade. Extensive space at the rear and side allows for various lawn activities. With no neighbors to the left or behind you, you'll enjoy a sense of seclusion and a natural barrier of trees ensures privacy and tranquility with the neighboring property to the right.
Kids will enjoy exploring the private pond at the front of the property throughout the year, with the ability to view frogs and ducks. And everyone will love relaxing in the hot tub throughout the seasons. A fire pit is also available for roasting marshmallows, enjoying a soothing fire together, and stargazing at the end of the day.
NEARBY ACTIVITIES: We love everything that Haliburton has to offer and we know that you will too! We're centrally located within close driving distance to Boshkung Lake, Twelve Mile Lake, Beech Lake, and Maple Lake, as well as many other attractions. Nearby activities and amenities include: • 2 mins to Carnarvon (Carnarvon Family Golf, Haliburton Highlands Brewery, Mill Pond Restaurant, Pepper Mill Restaurant) • 4 mins to Twelve Mile Lake Public Beach, 5 mins to Bissett Public Beach, and close to many other beaches • 10 mins to Lakeside Golf Club, 13 min to Gull River Golf Club, 15 min to Blairhampton Golf Club, and 25 min to Haliburton Highlands Golf Course, • 20 mins to Sir Sam Ski and Bike: skiing, mountain biking, hiking and view tower • 25 mins to Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve (Wolf Center, trails, Canopy Tour, Astronomy Centre, Sawmill Tour, ATV, fishing) • 20 mins to Glebe Park (mountain biking, trails, and Sculpture Forest trail • 15 min to Minden (Minden Farmers Market, restaurants and patios, Minden Hills Cultural Centre, Museum and Heritage Village, and much more) • 35 min to Winterdance Dogsledding • 15 minutes to boat rental at Harper Powersports and Marine • 10 mins to Abbey Gardens (groceries, speciality coffee, trails, Haliburton Highland Brewery, wood fired pizza, and programs/events for kids and adults) • 50 min to Algonquin Provincial Park • Extensive ATV trails (Haliburton ATV Association), snowmobile trails (Haliburton County Snowmobile Association), and cross country skiing (Haliburton Highlands Nordic Trail and Ski Club Association) Guest access
Driveway access directly from a main road. Extensive parking is available behind the house, as well as part way down the driveway, and is large enough to accommodate vehicles and trailers of various sizes.
2 minutes away from Carnarvon that has LCBO, groceries, firewood, restaurant, and other attractions and amenities. Also close to Minden (15 mins), and Haliburton Village (20 mins), all of which offer access to Food Land, Valu Mart, Beer Store, Rexall, and other retail shops.
+ READ MORE - COLLAPSE AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 5 bedrooms : - 2 single beds - 2 Queen beds - 1 King bed - 1 Sofa bed | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | | | Tourist License Number | STR25-00038 | | | |
Summer Activities (nearby) | | | Winter Activities (nearby) | | |
+ VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Close to Carnarvon and Minden |
Note: We are centrally located close to all the sites and amenities that Haliburton has to offer. We are just north of Carnarvon, a 15 minute drive to Minden, a 25 minute drive to the Town of Haliburton and close to many different sites and amenities. AVAILABILITYLast update: August 8, 2026 |
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RATES | | $400 | $450 | - | - | - | - | 3 Nights | SUMMER Jun 26, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026 | $390 | $420 | - | $2600 | - | - | 4 Nights | FALL Sep 7, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 | $370 | $400 | - | $2500 | - | - | 3 Nights | HOLIDAYS 2026 Dec 19, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027 | $450 | - | - | $2800 | - | - | 4 Nights | WINTER Jan 3, 2027 - Apr 1, 2027 | $380 | $400 | - | $2500 | - | - | 3 Nights | APRIL Apr 2, 2027 - Apr 30, 2027 | $350 | $390 | - | $2100 | - | - | 3 Nights | SPRING May 1, 2027 - Jun 24, 2027 | $380 | $400 | - | $2500 | - | - | 3 Nights | SUMMER 2027 Jun 25, 2027 - Sep 6, 2027 | $400 | $420 | - | $2700 | - | - | 5 Nights | FALL 2027 Sep 6, 2027 - Nov 30, 2027 | $380 | $400 | - | $2500 | - | - | 3 Nights | HOLIDAYS 2027 Dec 17, 2027 - Jan 2, 2028 | $500 | - | - | $3200 | - | - | 5 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Tax Rate | 13% | | Lodging Tax | 4% | | Security Deposit | $500 (Security deposit will be refunded within 5 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 20% due at time of booking (The balance is due 30 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Interac e-Transfer | | Cancellation Policy | Moderate | | Cottage Rules | View |
NOTES We offer discounts for stays of 7 nights or more - please inquire! REVIEWS | | Mary |  |
| This cottage is spacious and the layout worked well for our family that consisted of 2 couples, 2 singles and 1 child. The area is well treed, private and quiet. All appliances were in good working order and we appreciated not having to pack bedding and indoor towels since they were provided.
The cottage guide not only had rules and instructions which made everything clear but also some attractions and amenities which were helpful as this was our first time in the area.
There is lots to do in the area. The things we enjoyed doing: visiting the Haliburton Wolf Sanctuary, the Haliburton Arts and Craft Festival, shopping at Cottage Country Log Cabin in West Guilford and Robinsons General Store in Dorset, the Sculpture Forest and Pioneer Village at the Fleming/Haliburton School of Arts, hiking on some of the many trails nearby, the Minden River Walk, ice cream at Kawartha Dairy and enjoying the beautiful view of the forest while relaxing in the hot tub at the cottage.
The one small (unavoidable) problem that came up was dealt with promptly and communication was fast.
I would recommend this cottage without hesitation.
Stayed: July 2026
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Owner response: Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy you and your family enjoyed yourselves. We appreciate how well you took care of our cottage and would love to host you again. | |
$350 - $500 / night $2100 - $3200 / week VICTORIA KRAMKOWSKI Member since December 2025 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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