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Kabin Paudash Lake
Our Kabin is a newly renovated, all-season, boutique 4 bedroom cottage (approx. 1,500 sq ft) with many details and features that we are excited to share with you. Located at the water's edge, the Kabin has beautiful south-eastern exposure, overlooking Lake Paudash. Water can be accessed by the gently sloping sandy beachfront or from our brand new dock. Just over 2 hours away from Toronto, but the scenic Hwy 28 makes the time fly by. We just LOVE our place and are certain that you will too!

Paradise! Camp by a waterfall, stay in a treehouse
THE PERFECT PICTURESQUE CAMPSITE Beautiful 10 acre lot with a thousand feet of waterfront on the Irondale river with its very own WATERFALLS! Take the short hike to the Rope Bridge that leads to the Treehouse on the rock island and set up a small tent in the screened Treehouse OR bring your RV/Trailer/tents and set them up in the beautiful cleared area for rough camping among the stars. Photos cannot do the beauty of this campsite justice! NO POWER-NO RUNNING POTABLE WATER- PURE PARADISE

Forest Yurt
Yurt in a private forest area. Walking distance to the cheese factory (ice cream, lunches, snacks), produce stands, and a park. Short drive to Madoc (groceries, beer/ LCBO, parks, beach, bakery, restaurants, etc). Perfect area for star gazing, long walks & bike rides. This yurt is in a camping setting, with indoor compost toilet, seasonal private outdoor shower, no wifi but there is electricity, dishes, indoor hot plate, BBQ, mini fridge, all pots & pans and bedding and clean drinking water.

Peace and Tranquility - Waterfront Cottage
This beautiful luxury cottage will just wow you from the moment you enter. Clean shallow shoreline great for swimming. Has all amenities you will need and is about 15 minutes south of Haliburton. Cottage has Washer/Dryer, Wi-Fi, Lots of Parking, Large Fire Pits, Kayaks, Sleds (winter),Pedal Boat, Life Jackets, Coffee Machine (with coffee), Tea Kettle, Hot Tub, BBQ and TV. Lake is great for fishing, beautiful trails for trekking. Full linens and towels included. STR License: STR25-00047

Cozy Riverside Getaway * No cleaning or pet fees*
Stay beside the North River in our charming guesthouse cabin. Private riverfront to launch canoes or kayaks Public Boat launch across the road. Short drive to several lakes, the Trent Severn, multiple parks, extensive off roading & snowmobiling trails. Single loft with two twin beds that can easily be put together to make a king and a comfy queen size sofa bed on the main floor. Wood stove is the primary heat. Well cared for pets and their responsible owners are welcomed!

Tall Pines Nature Retreats ~ L’Orange
Reconnect with nature at Tall Pines Nature Retreats, where a luxurious hand-painted yurt with an indoor soaker tub offers comfort and calm in a forest sanctuary on a boutique horticultural farm. Stargaze by the fire, unwind beneath intricate ceiling art, or explore a magical riverside. Paddle, swim, or float with seasonal use of canoe, kayak, SUPs, or snowshoes. This is a registered agri-tourism farm offering a nature and wellness retreat—not a typical short-term rental.

Pretty Stoney Lake Cabin Suite New rates Nov/ Dec
Guests have their own cozy studio apartment, which is private and located on the ground floor with their own entrance. It does Not include the entire cabin. Has a kitchenette with BBQ outside. The Log Cabin is directly across from the Petroglyphs Provincial Park (May-Oct); however, you can hike all year long, even with the gates closed, and also down the road to Stoney Lake with full access to a public beach (May-Oct). Perfect getaway any time of the year.

Retreat style cottage + wood fired sauna
A private lakeside retreat with all-day sun and sunsets, featuring the main cabin, wood sauna, kayaks and rowboat, private shoreline and docks. Unlimited WIFI, a fully equipped kitchen, two fire pits, docks, excellent swimming (clean and weed free) on a private forested property. It is 15 minutes to Haliburton with many stores. Bedding and towels are an additional fee of 30.00 per bed. Please inquire. Long weekends are 3 days/nights minimum.

Rose Door Cottage
Quaint and cozy 1 bedroom cottage tucked along the southeastern shore of a small, quiet lake. Recently renovated, the cottage is the perfect romantic getaway. It's located 1 km from snowmobile/ATV trails, 15 minutes from Bancroft and 45 minutes from Algonquin Park. The cottage includes a floating dock with swim ladder, bbq, woodburning outdoor firepit, canoe, kayaks, woodburning indoor fireplace, smart tv with starlink satellite.

Brand New A-Frame in Haliburton
Embrace the quiet of the woods and the charm of an A-frame cabin. Turn off the outside world and enjoy the beauty every season has to offer in this cozy cabin. Spend your days exploring trails winding through 50 acres of private woodland and your nights cozied up around an outdoor fire. Close to local shops and restaurants in Haliburton Village (10 min drive). Ideal for a couple retreat or a family escape. STR-24-00027

The Nest on Irondale River in Geocaching Capital
The Nest is a one room cabin with a screened in porch. There is a queen bed with sheets, queen pillows and comforter. Relax by the river or take out a kayak and paddle upstream to the rapids. After a BBQ dinner, enjoy smores at the large campfire pit. Meander the trails throughout the property and just be. Everything is here for a simple but soul restoring getaway. There is no shower and the toilet is in an outhouse.

40 Winks Guest House STR24-00002
In the Haliburton Highlands, in the heart of the hamlet of Wilberforce, 40 Winks Guest House is inviting, comfortable and fully equipped. Come, experience Highlands Hospitality. The air is clean and the lakes pristine. Explore, Hike, Bike, Geocache, Rockhound and more. Or simply bring a book and curl up in the hammock until campfire time. Come, be our guest, the entire house is all yours.
Popular amenities for Highlands East family-friendly rentals
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The Nest in the Forest B&B (Sauna & Hot-tub incl.)

Jeffrey Lake Cabin | Lakefront · Hot Tub

Charming A Frame Waterfront Cottage

Driftwood Bay

Deers Haven Cottage in Haliburton 4bedrm 3bathrm

Lakeside Walk Out Guest Suite, w/Hot Tub & Sauna

52 Acre Tiny Home - Trails, Hot Tub & Snowmobiling

Lakefront cottage with hot tub and amazing porch
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Cozy Cottage on Cardiff Lake

The Knotty Pine Cabin

Private Winter Wonderland Getaway On the Lake

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2nd Floor Guest Suite

Glass Dome - Sleep Under The Stars- Free Sundays

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Christmas Lodge •Wood Fireplace•Algonquin Pass

Lovely 2-bedroom at Friday Harbour

Your Home Away from Home in Beautiful Huntsville!

Welcome to Paradise on Rice Lake 4-6 month winter

Cozy Chalet• Fireplace • Algonquin Pass

A "Peace" of Eden -- Private suite in country home

Sauna*King Bed*Fireplace*SmartTV

Hidden Acres - a Stay and Play Retreat!
When is the best time to visit Highlands East?
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