Haliburton County Public Library - Highland Grove Branch
Place, Haliburton County Public Library - Highland Grove Branch
13 min drive
Bancroft Mineral Museum
Place, Bancroft Mineral Museum
30 min drive
Silent Lake Provincial Park
Place, Silent Lake Provincial Park
34 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Main floor bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Main Floor Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Upstairs bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Upstairs bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Upstairs bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
5 Bedroom Farmhouse on Baptiste Lake
Just Imagine... a peaceful place to get away, relax, and enjoy an unchanged environment!
Situated on beautiful Baptiste Lake, near Bancroft, Ontario, West Bay House is a family owned and operated business. We have accommodations for any size family. We pride ourselves on our service, tradition, and history. For over 50 years we have dedicated ourselves to providing our guests with the rest and relaxation they deserve.
The Farmhouse An authentic historic 1900 rustic farmhouse with 5 bedrooms and tons of character! Sleeps 10 comfortably. 2 Kitchens, BBQ (propane included), and a fire pit right behind the farmhouse. Lots of space for gatherings and group events.
The farmhouse is set back from our private beach approximately 200m. It is about a 2 minute walk down to the water. Our driveway also goes all the way down to the water for launching boats or bringing down coolers and equipment.
Activities: - 9.9hp Aluminum boat available for rent: $350/ week + gas (please reserve when booking) - Waterski Lessons: $50 (10 min dry land + 10-15 min on water) - Cliff Jumping trip by boat to the popular 'Jumping Rock': $80 (up to 7 guests) 45 minutes - Lake Tour to view the beauty of the lake: $160 (up to 7 guests) 1.5 hours
Communal Amenities: - Sandy Beach with a gradual slope for children. - Beach Volleyball - Large Dock - Oversized Fire Pit - Row Boat, Kayaks, Canoes, Paddle Boat, 4 Stand-Up Paddle Boards - Hiking Trails - Internet access for work and emails. No streaming or downloading.
Just lounge on the sandy, large beach with safe water access for children. Play beach volleyball. Relax on the large dock or Fish off the dock.
Unlimited free access to the canoes and rowboat. Paddle to the creek to see the beaver dam. Enjoy the sounds of the loons. Motor boat rental available.
This reservation has a Firm cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 60 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 60 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 30 to 59 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 30 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
Our house rules: not suitable for infants under 2, primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, pets permitted.
Maximum 10 guests. This includes seniors, adults, and children of all ages.
Maximum of 10 adults. Ages 18+
No smoking inside, or under the covered porch.
No illegal substances permitted on the property.
No more than 2 pets permitted per stay
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Hastings Highlands
Located in Hastings Highlands, this cottage is on the beach. North Hastings Heritage Museum and Village Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Baptiste Lake Marina and Bancroft Ridge Golf Course. Jet skiing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Haliburton County Public Library - Highland Grove Branch - 13 min drive - 5.7 km
Bancroft Mineral Museum - 30 min drive - 28.3 km
North Hastings Heritage Museum - 30 min drive - 28.3 km
Old Tin Shed - 30 min drive - 28.3 km
Silent Lake Provincial Park - 34 min drive - 35.7 km
Restaurants
South algonquin cookhouse - 16 min drive
The Olde Ridge - 14 min drive
KFC - 11 min drive
Country Fare & Inn - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 5 Bedroom Farmhouse on Baptiste Lake pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 5 Bedroom Farmhouse on Baptiste Lake?
As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 Bedroom Farmhouse on Baptiste Lake on 31 Aug 2025 start from AU$451, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 5 Bedroom Farmhouse on Baptiste Lake?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 5 Bedroom Farmhouse on Baptiste Lake?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 5 Bedroom Farmhouse on Baptiste Lake?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 5 Bedroom Farmhouse on Baptiste Lake located?
Nestled on the beach, this Hastings Highlands cottage is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Haliburton County Public Library - Highland Grove Branch and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Baptiste Lake Marina. Bancroft Ridge Golf Course and Bancroft Ridge Golf Club are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This property could use some upgrades. It's okay if you're looking for just the basics but it could be much better if they paid more attention to it. You could do better than this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site
8/10 Good
30 July 2018
Great stay!
Our group stayed for 3 days and overall had a great time. Richard was nice enough to give us a tour around the area. The lake was beautiful and very clean. The cottage itself was cute and comfy. It provided canoes/kayaks, life jackets, pots/pans etc. The cottage was very spacious with lots of beds. Unfortunately, we were there during a fire ban so we weren't able to take advantage of the fire pit. A minor issue that affected one of our group members was the wifi. It said that there was wifi at the main lodge but we could not access it from the cottage which was inconvenient for one of our guests (don't worry, she survived). There was beach volleyball which we enjoyed. We really enjoyed the lake, it was very peaceful and beautiful. Fishing was fun for some of us. One of our group members enjoyed fishing off the dock a little too much. Overall stay was very mice!! Thank you Richard for a wonderful stay!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
9 July 2018
A wonderful stay on a beautiful property
A group of 10 of us came up to the farmhouse for a long weekend in summer and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Richard went above and beyond in making us comfortable! He called me after I booked the cottage and shortly before our trip to share details and answer our questions, was there to welcome us and show us the grounds, and helped with anything we needed. The cottage itself was spacious with lots of beds to comfortably sleep our entire group. We were there during a heat wave and it definitely got hot without air conditioning but Richard brought up fans for every room, which really helped.
The private beach and lake are STUNNING, you are welcome to take out water equipment any time, there are private hiking trails on the grounds, and there is lots to do in the area - we would've loved to stay longer and experience more of the activities. Thank you very much Richard for such a wonderful stay!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 Mar 2018
We had such a great time
We had such a great time beautiful lake ,water was so clean and fresh the cottage was very cute and comfy and fit our family of 6 very well it was well stocked for all things u need away from home (kitchen dishes pans toilet paper paper towels lots of dishes ) we also enjoyed paddle boats canoes lots of fishing we also want to say Richard was very welcoming and friendly thank you so much for your hospitality we appreciate it we will be coming back
Yolande F.
Corktown, Hamilton, ON
6/20/2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
30 Aug 2017
Lots of fun
Amazing place, amazing view, lots of things to do. Highly recommend! Great hosts!!