Lake front Cottage / Hot tub, Sauna , Arcade

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A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a lake, a fireplace, and a dining area with a marble countertop.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a lake.
A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A lakeside deck with a table and chairs, a boat, and a dock extending into the water.
A modern building with a glass facade and a wooden deck, surrounded by a natural landscape with autumn foliage and stone steps leading up to it.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gooderham, ON
  • Place, Contau Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Silent Lake Provincial Park
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Highlands East

Highlands East is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park and Contau Lake, while Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion and Haliburton Highlands Museum are cultural highlights.
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Map
Gooderham, ON

What's nearby

  • Contau Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Silent Lake Provincial Park - 39 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Balsam Lake - 45 min drive - 48.9 km
  • Buckhorn Lake - 49 min drive - 61.7 km
  • Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve - 59 min drive - 72.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Gooderham Fish & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ted’s Burger Wagon - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Rusted Cock - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Graham's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smokin Jakes BBQ Shack - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake front Cottage / Hot tub, Sauna , Arcade pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lake front Cottage / Hot tub, Sauna , Arcade?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake front Cottage / Hot tub, Sauna , Arcade on 7 Sept 2027 start from AU$1,409, 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 Lake front Cottage / Hot tub, Sauna , Arcade?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake front Cottage / Hot tub, Sauna , Arcade?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake front Cottage / Hot tub, Sauna , Arcade?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake front Cottage / Hot tub, Sauna , Arcade located?

Situated in Highlands East, this cottage is steps from Contau Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gooderham Lake and Salerno Lake. Little Bow Lake and Furnace Falls are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay and listing was accuarte
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Hideaway.

This beautiful property provided everything we needed for a luxurious but tranquil trip away from the everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely weekend getaway

We had a lovely weekend, cottage is cosy and good hiking nearby and Mike is a very responsive host :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay at “Ideal”

Place is exactly as shown-modern, clean and cozy. Location is nice and quiet with a great view of the lake. Communication with Mike was perfect. Highly recommended-was a perfect winter get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing getaway !

We had a lovely time staying here for 3 nights. The cottage was modern, super clean and well equipped. Super nice and bright.Perfect spot for some R&R during the cold winter months. Hot tub and sauna were an added bonus.We would definitely recommend and look forward to booking here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2025
Thank you Cheryl for choosing our cottage hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer family getaway

This cottage was perfect for us! Bright, great views, clean and brand new. The owner was also a pleasure to deal with. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Wedding

Our family stayed here while for my daughter's wedding, which was nearby. The setting and property were beautiful and worked well for all of us. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful northern oasis

My husband and I plus our pup had a great stay here! The cottage was PERFECT, beautiful views, lovely lay out and the hot tub and sauna were so relaxing! We would go back without a doubt! A very quiet lake making it super tranquil and a great place to unwind. Can’t wait to book here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Piece of Heaven

This beautiful cottage on a small, serene lake was just what we needed. The water toys were great, the view spectacular, and our dog had the time of her life swimming her heart out. We had everything we needed for a really lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable and quaint! The cottage was just as pictured and has lovely views. In addition to enjoying the modern cottage, we saw thousands of stars, a few loons and a resident turtle. There are lots of water crafts to enjoy on a very quiet lake. The games room and hot tub are an added bonus. *The only thing I want to note for others reading this, is that the walk down to the lake and the driveway is steep, and could be an issue for those with mobility concerns. We had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best cottage experience

Can’t say enough to describe how amazing our weekend was. The cottage had everything you’d ever need while on vacation. Super clean, renovated and with new appliances. We had such a relaxing weekend and enjoyed sunbathing by the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect mini off-season vacation!

Nice, clean and modern little spot. Perfect for our family of 6. Obviously well taken care of property. Host responsive and helpful. Everything is working order and well maintaintained.Very muddly and steep entrance getting into property. Would recommend 4-wheel drove.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on earth-absolute perfection

The cleanest, best run, neatest, tidiest, professional, relaxing, enlightening, enjoyable, relaxing, fun filled, most beautiful VRBO property in all of Canada! I can’t say enough about every-single-aspect of my rental. Perfect perfect perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing spot!!

We had the best time in Gooderham! Couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful property & the lake was great too. The host was extremely responsive to all our questions & went above and beyond to help. We will certainly be back. The walk to the water is a little challenging and those of us who were pregnant/injured didn’t make it down to the water but still a fantastic stay. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cottage weeked

The cottage is clean and really well designed. Completely renovated and new, with lots of amenities (kayaks, paddle boards, for pits, full Laundry, etc). The 2 washrooms was also an added bonus which is rare to find in a cottage. No hot tub / whirl pool, but not a big deal in the summer. Mike was super responsive and answered any questions within a few minutes. The only downside is the lake is a little mucky right off the dock, but didn’t prevent us from enjoying the water. Lake is also very quiet with some cottages on either side, but empty woods across. Perfect place, would 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

The Cottage was really nice, clean, cozy and comfortable. All of the necessities were provided, including Linens, Towels and cleaning supplies. The view from the large deck is incredible and we loved the extended dock, which gave the dock a couple of hours extra sun compared to the other docks on the lake. Speaking of the lake, it was a beautiful lake, we had the experience of exploring with the many water toys provided. Unfortunately, the weather was rainy for half of our stay, but the days with the nicer weather more than made up for it, not to mention there was nothing short of things to do inside the cottage during the rain. All in all, my partner, our dog and myself really enjoyed our time at this cottage, and would definitely like to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
Thank you Andy, we appreciate your feedback and you are welcome any time. We are impressed how you took care of the cottage. Thank you again, we loved hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our 2 night stay was great. The quiet was just what we needed. Clean and very organized cottage. There was everything we needed already there (minus food & drink). There is a small store in Gooderham, & Minden or Haliburton were @ 30min away. The lake was calm and not busy. We didn't get a chance to use the Arcade, but there was foosball, darts and others games for kids. Hot tub was nice. Its only a 2 person (or 4 Kevin Harts). The sauna was nice. Took a bit to the fire going, but got it . Bathrooms, showers, were all clean and well supplied. Communication with owner was perfect. Email and emailed back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike was good! Easy check-in and check-out, Very quick to our inquiries and easy to talk to! The cottage is great! Clean, big enough for the 5 of us and very modern. Heated floors, hot tub and sauna were all a great touch as it was -30C a couple of our nights there. The only reason it’s not a 5-star has to be with the location it’s self. The host describes the driveway well in the posting and doubles down on it after you book which is great because in the winter you can’t take it lightly. It’s 2-3 minute walk up to your car for guys in decent shape. We were also made aware of having to shovel down at the cottage as this location sees a lot of snow. We had a foot and a half of snow to clear for access to the BBQ, hot tub, sauna and bunky/games room. Again, this was not a surprise but it took the 5 of us about 60-90 minutes to get unpacked and dug out. (No fault to host, just don’t take it lightly) Our group actually enjoyed the sort of adventure this all involved. Lastly, the hot tub has 4 seats, but four guys displaced enough water that we had to refill it. Not the end of the world as the sauna is great! Just use some judgement when having 4 people sit in there to maybe save yourself a little work. We loved the cottage! 10/10 would revisit, 10/10 would also like to see it in the summer someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2026
Thank you very much for your detailed review and for choosing our cottage for your winter getaway. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the amenities, the cleanliness, and had a memorable experience despite the extreme cold temperatures. I would like to gently clarify one point for future guests reading this review. As communicated ( in VRBO messages ) clearly on January 4th, the first day of your booking ( check in was 29th) , guests are responsible for shoveling the path from the top of the hill down to the cottage entrance during winter conditions, due to the nature of the location and snowfall in the area. The snowfall during your stay was significant, which is unfortunately beyond anyone’s control, but I appreciate you acknowledging that this was not a surprise and that the conditions were explained in advance. Thank you as well for the feedback regarding the hot tub usage — that’s a helpful note for future guests. I truly appreciate your kind words overall and am happy to hear you had a good time. Warm regards, Mike
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place and Lake!

We just finished our week long stay. The cottage and lake were both excellent. The cottage is newly built with all modern amenities, including laundry. The beds were comfortable and sheets were new and clean. There were TVs in 2/3 bedrooms + living room connected to many streaming services. The internet was decent for being in such an isolated area. There were also ceiling fans in every room to keep things cooler along with the windows open in the heat of the day. The deck was quite large and great to sit on and look out through the glass railings from such a high vantage point. The lake was really nice for fishing, swimming and boating. It's about 4-5 feet deep off the dock with a mud bottom, but the water is quite clear of sediment. There were more than enough water toys included to keep anyone entertained. There wasn't much power-boat traffic on the lake either, which I found nice. All the neighbours were very friendly too. I'll note that the driveway access is very steep when driving down to the front of the cottage from the road. Having a 4wd vehicle is a must to be able to drive right to the door. Otherwise, it's possible to park at a higher point, but it would mean hauling all travel materials down a sleep slope by hand. It's also a rather steep slope from the cottage down to the water, but there are built in stone steps which makes the walk up and down easier. All in all I'd highly recommend this place. I will be seeking to book again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Worst Birthday Ever

In the summer this property may be nice, but we didn't rent in the summer. I have rented intermittently from Vrbo over a decade and have had consistent positive experiences, giving overall ratings of 5 on all previous stays.1.The parking area assigned was too icy to enter and exit and the part of the driveway that went down to the house was unplowed and at an extreme angle of height so we had to park on the driveway. This required walking down 150 feet of a snowy and icy hill that led to my kids slipping and falling at times. 2. The porch and step were covered in three inches of ice and the plastic shovel was not sufficiently strong to break the ice. The porch, rather than the deck, is the accessway to the whirlpool, sauna and games room. The entry was unsafe.3. Large icicles were above the entrance but these could be knocked down with the shovel. While unsafe this was solvable.4. When I turned on the gas at the tank for the barbecue, a hissing sound could be heard and smell of gas suggesting leakage. I tightened the connection which did not alter the situation. I switched tanks as per the owner's suggestion and tried again which did not alter the situation. I've used barbecues for over 40 years and not had such an experience. Not safe.5. We arrived on my son's birthday and he called it the worst birthday ever. Given the numerous hazards we stayed one night only. Never had such experience previously at Vrbo. Pictures show parking area, hill and porch.
porch with 3 inches of ice covered by thin layer of snow
hill between cottage and parking (about 150 feet to walk)
parking pad covered in ice and entry to hill at end
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2025
We are sorry you were dissatisfied with your experience, though we must clarify several important points for the sake of future guests. Your review does not reflect the condition or service of our property. The snow you mentioned is a natural and expected part of winter in our region. We provide cleared parking at the top of the driveway and maintain a snow service. In addition, we supply shovels, salt, and sand for guest safety, and this is clearly noted in our listing. Your claim about the BBQ not working is inaccurate. Our cleaning and maintenance team inspected all amenities before and after your stay, and everything was fully functional.in case of extreme cold the starter of any BBQ may freeze and anyone who even had once experience with gas stove would use a lighter or match provided to start the BBQ. despite your request for a refund at 11 PM at the birthday day —citing the outdoor snow as a “hazard” — we issued a refund as a gesture of goodwill. We value all guest feedback, but it is important to respond when reviews are misleading or do not reflect the true circumstances. We are committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and respectful environment for all guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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