Winner of 'Residential Wood Design Award 2013'

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10539 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Haliburton, ON

Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve28 min drive
Kennisis Lake36 min drive
Pinestone Golf Course56 min drive
Muskoka, ON (YQA)103 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Awarded best Residential Wood Design Award in Ontario for 2013. Stunning architectural design with 30 ft beamed ceilings, wood floors, stone accent walls and floor to ceiling windows capture the amazing SW/E views of Kennisis lake. The kitchen is equipped for a gourmet chef with both a kitchen eating and a formal dining area. The outside living spaces have been carefully designed for maximum entertainment with a built in state of the Art Argentine Coal Grill, wood oven pizza, sunken hot tub, a built in campfire area, all furnished with luxurious patio furniture, outdoor kitchen with sink, beverage fridge and bar stools. For those wanting a quick BBQ grill, a gas Webber BBQ is available. The grounds are beautifully landscaped which includes a private outdoor jungle gym and sand box area for the little ones.

Bedroom and Bathrooms:
4 + loft Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms: 1 King Size bed master bathroom with en-suite, 2 Queen size guest bedrooms with sharing bathroom, 1 children's room with 2 bunk beds, Kids TV loft area, Office area next to Master bedroom, Kitchen, Dining room, Living Room, TV Room, extra guest bathroom with shower. Maximum occupancy: 6 adults and 4 children

Amenities:
Indoors: Kitchen features Miele & Subzero appliances- double oven, gas stovetop, refrigerator/freezer with pull out drawers, microwave, beverage fridge, wine fridge, dishwasher, built in coffee machine. Laundry and food pantry. Living / dining area has 2 sided fireplace, 2 seating areas - one with satellite tv., phone, highspeed internet throughout the cottage, wii. Ping-pong table. Central Air Conditioning.

Outdoors: Hot tub, Wood Oven Pizza, Coal BBQ, Gas BBQ, Patio furniture, Dock, Swim Raft, Camp fire site, Children's Kayaks, Adult Canoe, Children's jungle gym swing set, sandbox.

**All reservations are required to sign a separate rental contract, following any online booking. Failure to return the agreement within 1 week could result in the cancellation of the booking. Thank you for your understanding. ***

Property manager

Monica Belan

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Travelers who cancel at least 90 days before check in will get 100% of the amount they have paid. No refund issued after that point.

All outdoor use of any sports equipment, seating area and use of BBQ are put back to its original state, and BBQ cleaned. NO food left in or outdoor

All bed linen need to be stripped from beds All bath towels to be left in the laundry area Dishes need to be cleaned and put away from dishwasher

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dysart et al

Located in Dysart et al, this holiday home is on a lake. Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve and Moon Shadows Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kennisis Lake and Dividing Lake Provincial Park Provincial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Haliburton, ON

What's nearby

Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve - 28 min drive
Kennisis Lake - 36 min drive
Sir Sam's Ski / Ride - 48 min drive
Pinestone Golf Course - 56 min drive
Lake of Bays - 82 min drive

Restaurants

Haliburton Forest Cookhouse - 28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Winner of 'Residential Wood Design Award 2013' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Winner of 'Residential Wood Design Award 2013'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winner of 'Residential Wood Design Award 2013'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winner of 'Residential Wood Design Award 2013' located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Kennisis Lake. Haliburton Sculpture Forest and Head Lake Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Oga O.

17 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property and great host

We had a wonderful 9 day stay at this beautiful property. The cottage design and layout are very unique. It is built and equipped with high quality material, appliances and furnishings. We loved every aspect of it, including its location within a very quiet bay, surrounded by many trees and lush plants, offering a distinct privacy and relaxing vibe. The outdoor amenities are excellent. The cottage is extremely clean and well maintained. Monica is a great host. She was always available to answer all our questions, provide very helpful information and direction. All instructions she provided us were very precise and clear. We hope to be back very soon!!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shae-Lynn R.

23 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Vacation

This property has everything you can possibly imagine and more to offer. From the little children's park, to the outdoor grill and pizza oven to the water trampoline and kayaking across the lake. We also rented a boat for the week for tubing and wakeboarding and the lake was perfect. The house is spacious, well-thought out in terms of flow and design and the finishes, millwork and furniture all provide for a calming, relaxed vacation. The kitchen has everything and more if you are foodie. We had a wonderful vacation and will definitely try to rent again in the future.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

10 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly wonderful experience

This cottage is a really wonderful place on an incredibly special lake. We were very sad to say goodbye. Monica was very professional and easy to deal with and helped us every step of the way even from quite a distance. We were truly spoiled for any future holiday. Thank you very much for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

12 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed for two weeks in Aug

From the start to the finish of our vacation we were blown away! This cottage has everything! First off the architecture is stunning. The pictures don't even do it justice. I can't imagine how much planning, ingenuity and vision went into the design. Everyone who visited us was blown away as they walked through the approx 11 foot front doors. It is so airy and fresh in the cottage. The lighting package is second to none. the windows everywhere afford beautiful views. Very child friendly. The beds were so comfortable and everything was modern and up to date. The majority of all the furniture is from Restoration hardware along with all the bed and bath linens. This owner didn't spare any expense. The cooking area is something of a chef's dream, I love to cook so we tried the Parillia grill a number of times, pizza oven, the WOLF griddle. The fridge is something to covet, it is now on my bucket list! Loads of storage room for food, clothes and guests items. Fans in every room but the airconditioning works well and may not be even necessary. The dock is not made of wood so it won't give you slivers, the sun shines all day long because of the direction the cottage is facing and the sky in Haliburton is pink most nights in the summer. All I can say is this cottage exceeded our expectations and our guest's in everyway possible. This will be a vacation rental you remember for ever! And dream of going back to!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

22 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

Wonderful place to stay. Nestled in a little bay, great outdoor areas for all types of activities, five star amenities, lovely hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Monica Belan

After many years of careful design and construction, La Serena was finally finished in 2012. Being a family of 5 and living overseas, each interior and exterior space was designed to meet the needs of all ages. Our goal was to design a cottage that could bring all family and friends together in one place and to be able to entertain our guests in a unique and above all, in a relaxing environment. It is place where we have created long lasting memories in our 'home' country, Canada