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Authentic Cedar Log Lakefront cottage - with Hot Tub and Large Deck

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Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 511 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Harcourt, ON
  • Popular LocationSouth Little Mink Lake22 min drive
  • Popular LocationSilent Lake Provincial Park32 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaudash Lake39 min drive
  • AirportMuskoka, ON (YQA)119 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Authentic Cedar Log Lakefront cottage - with Hot Tub and Large Deck

Welcome to Walaila Cottage! A four-seasons cedar panabode ideal for families and friends. Situated on a quiet lake with large 180 foot shoreline frontage, perfect for swimming or lounging on the dock. Located in the Haliburton Highlands, in the geocaching capital, there is something for everyone - hiking, biking, snowmobiling, relaxation or adventure - you'll find it here!

The property boasts a large grassy area leading up to the dock, or small sandy beach. Perfect for families with small children, it allows for shallow wading, or deeper waters for swimmers and divers. Sandy shoreline!
Turn-key, just come on in and enjoy! Walaila is fully equipped including BBQ, fire pit, outdoor toys, canoe, pedal boat and hot tub.

Summer Season - JUN-AUG, 5 night minimum required

Fishing - Cardiff Lake lake is stocked by the Province with Rainbow. Large and Small mouth bass all also present

Skiing - ideally located appoximately 40 mins from Sir Sams Ski. The property has a very grass area next to the water ideal for games and play. A large dock makes swimming and boating easy. The area has some amazing trails and lots of great places to find treasures. The area is knoen as the Geo Caching capital of Canada. Wilberforce is the local town and it has a Foodland and general store with a huge selection of ice cream. Bancroft is also nearby. Pedal boat and Canoe are provided with an assortment of life jacketd and paddles. Floating carpet is provided during high season.

Property manager

Vanessa Weston

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Exterior
Crisp beautiful scenery, deer wandering through the yard. Come Unwind and Relax
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
9.2 out of 10, (11 reviews)
Crisp beautiful scenery, deer wandering through the yard. Come Unwind and Relax

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Pack and Play located in Master Bedroom 1 closet

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the property
SEPTIC SYSTEM - please limit toilet paper - absolutely no feminine hi-gene products. System will jam and your trip will be over along with a lofty b
Keep animals off the furniture!! $100 cleaning fee if hair is found on couches or chairs.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Highlands East

Located in Highlands East, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at High Falls and South Little Mink Lake, while North Hastings Heritage Museum and Village Playhouse are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Map
Harcourt, ON

What's nearby

  • South Little Mink Lake - 22 min drive
  • Silent Lake Provincial Park - 32 min drive
  • Paudash Lake - 39 min drive
  • Pinestone Golf Course - 39 min drive
  • Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mumford Station Cafe - 6 min drive
  • Linkert Country Bakery - 6 min drive
  • Cross X Roads Cafe - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage on a spectacular lake
This was a perfect getaway for some much needed time away from the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luba R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family spot
The location was stunning. Cabin is very functional and efficient. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
Had a great stay. Hot tub was great little bit of debris but not bad. Cabin was good size. The walk out porch was big and nice to have off the master bedroom. We’ll equipped kitchen. Dock was a bit on the small size but worked for fishing. All in all a great place will definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dragan J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place, a little dirty.
Overall the cottage and location are very nice. We loved having a swimmable waterfront and hot tub. The size of the cottage was also sufficient for our group (4 adults). Our only complaint is the cleanliness, specifically in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Summer Retreat!
I would highly recommend this cottage. Perfectly situated on a quiet and calm lake, the property has everything you could need for a break from the city. The cottage itself is a good size, with plenty of indoor and outdoor space. The kitchen is small, but well equipped. The bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. The upper deck outside is perfect for relaxing or meal times, while the lower lawn has a wonderful fire pit and direct access to a clean calm lake. The hot tub was a nice bonus! The host was very quick to respond to questions, and the check in process was smooth. I’ll be hoping to book here again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Vanessa Weston

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Hello - we are the Weston's! (Troy & Vanessa)
Married in 2008, we were keen to purchase a cottage property both being outdoor lovers.
After visiting Cardiff Lake and seeing only one cottage, there was a handshake and the deal was done! We fell in love with the property, a small cedar panabode for it's gorgeous frontage and view of the lake. Since that time we have made extensive renovations to the property, as our family has since expanded to include two small boys (Greer and Asher). Seeing the cottage and surrounding wilderness through the eyes of a child has been an amazing experience for us both, and we look forward to a lifetime of memories at Walaila (which by the way means hummingbird) visitors to the cottage in the summer months.
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