[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Waterfront Cottage on Kennisis Lake Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57210000/57205400/57205356/7a33a0eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57210000/57205400/57205356/de7c8926.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57210000/57205400/57205356/c26a03f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57210000/57205400/57205356/0e6091ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57210000/57205400/57205356/ad32a129.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Imagine waking up to the serene beauty of Kennisis Lake at this waterfront cottage in Algonquin Highlands. With four spacious bedrooms, a wood-burning fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen with high-end appliances, it's perfect for family vacations or romantic getaways. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful Waterfront Cottage on Kennisis Lake A truly stunning waterfront cottage on Kennisis Lake located in the Algonquin Highlands in the heart of Haliburton. Spectacular views of the region's most desirable Kennisis Lake, with 115ft of shoreline within gorgeous natural surroundings, combined with beautiful accommodation. It is the perfect couples retreat or family vacation destination! If you are looking for privacy and relaxation, look no further! Excitement and adventure are just moments away! This Kennisis Lake waterfront cottage features large bedrooms, a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, a guest area, a laundry area, a work-from-home area, and a one-and-a-half bathroom. The cottage has high-end hardwood floors throughout. A large 48x12ft deck, with a perfect lake view, is yet another delight and can be enjoyed in the sun or shade all day long. On the deck, there is an outdoor sectional sofa, a large acacia wood table with comfortable seating for 8, and a premium gas barbeque. The lower sun deck, equipped with a propane fire pit table, offers amazing views of the lake and it is an excellent place for a morning coffee. It is considered an ideal waterfront gathering spot! For your enjoyment, there is also a fire pit with Muskoka chairs and a lovely lake view. The 20x12ft floating dock is the best spot for relaxing, swimming, and playing water sports. There is a canoe, 2 kayaks, a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and 2 persons inflatable kayak for you to use as well as life jackets varying in size. Lounge, tan, or watch the kids jump off the dock! We have a boat that can be rented as well if you are interested! It is a Rinker Captiva 186, 19ft bowrider for up to 8 people, with a 190HP V6 inboard engine. If you are interested in renting the boat during your stay, please let us know and we can provide you with more details. If you are coming with your own vessel the public launching pad is located 300m from the cottage down the road at the nearby bridge. The cottage is just minutes from the 100,000 acres Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve with its groomed hiking and biking trails and world-famous Wolf Observatory. Nestled amongst towering Pine and Birch Trees, our cottage on Kennisis Lake is a pristine gem in the heart of Ontario's vacation paradise. Our slice of heaven is situated on little Kennisis Lake with calmer waters and immediate water access to Kennisis Lake. The two lakes together are more than 15km long with lots of room for adventure and crystal-clear water for swimming, diving, relaxing, canoeing and kayaking – you name it! The kitchen comes fully equipped with all of the small & large stainless steel appliances & utensils needed to create a delicious meal to share with family and friends. A toaster, coffee maker, espresso machine, waffle maker, and blender are available for guests. There are ample dishes, cups, glasses and small utensils. Basic spices, tea & espresso coffee are provided. The kitchen has a beautiful large island which is the best spot to enjoy some warm waffles and coffee or tea in the morning! The cozy living room is furnished with a comfy leather sectional, 50” smart TV(with Internet cable box with many channels and movies, Netflix, Prime Video, etc), and board games. Our Wi-Fi is with Bell (fibre up to 1Gbps download and 100Mbps upload) and is excellent for those wishing to WFC..."work from the cottage". Just off of the living room, we have a large dining room that seats 8 people. This cottage is an entertainer's dream! Our Philosophy We aim to provide you with a wonderful retreat. Consider this is your home for the duration of your stay! We hope you'll feel relaxed, comfortable, and happy. We don't believe in rigid rules or requirements that restrict you, instead, we trust that you treat our cottage as you would your own home. We will offer you complete privacy, but we are also available to help and guide you at any point during your stay. Guest access The cottage is available to the guests for their exclusive use during their stay. Entry to the cottage with digital keypad code. Other things to note All linens and towels are provided. The kitchen: Toaster, dinnerware set, flatware set, server-ware, glasses, pots, pans, kitchen utensils, knives, dishwasher detergent and kitchen cleaning supplies, garbage bags. Bathroom(s): Toilet paper, hairdryer, clean towels to accommodate all guests. Laundry: High-end washer, dryer, laundry detergent, iron & ironing board, Dyson vacuum cleaner Outdoor: Canoe, kayaks, SUP, life jackets, owner’s boat rental, Broil King barbeque with gas tank, Muskoka chairs. Good cell phone reception at the cottage both with Bell and Rogers. The cottage is located off of a municipally maintained asphalt road which is frequently plowed and maintained throughout the winter months as well. Please let us know what we can do to make your stay even better! STR-25-00186 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car required - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Electric car charging station - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Housekeeping (on request) - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling - Unit size: 1,800 square feet - Water-efficient showers ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97083100/97083096/1cdca6af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday on beautiful Haliburton Lake!! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 733224109RT0001 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Beautiful Waterfront Cottage Kennisis Lake Beautiful Waterfront Cottage on Kennisis Lake Beautiful Waterfront Cottage on Kennisis Lake Dysart et al ## About the area Located in Dysart et al, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve and Kennisis Lake, while Haliburton Highlands Museum and Haliburton Sculpture Forest are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Dysart et al travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Dysart-Et-Al.dx6292061) [View more Cottages in Dysart et al](https://www.expedia.ca/Dysart-Et-Al-Cottages.d6292061-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.24436%2C-78.59974&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qSAKYLz64yeK-c3W_kUZpCqtPrw=) Dorset, ON ### What's nearby - Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve - 9 min drive - 4.8 km - Kennisis Lake - 14 min drive - 6.9 km - Sir Sam's Ski / Ride - 42 min drive - 38.1 km - Haliburton Sculpture Forest - 44 min drive - 39.9 km - Pinestone Golf Course - 52 min drive - 48.3 km ### Restaurants - ‪Wright Cottage Deck - ‬4 min drive - ‪Davey's Cottage - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Waterfront Cottage on Kennisis Lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Waterfront Cottage on Kennisis Lake? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Waterfront Cottage on Kennisis Lake? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful Waterfront Cottage on Kennisis Lake located? > Nestled on the beach, this Dysart et al cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Kennisis Lake. Haliburton Sculpture Forest and Head Lake Park are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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