Long Lake Hideaway is a fun, family and pet-friendly waterfront cottage that is the perfect place to stay while enjoying cottage country! Our cozy cottage boasts bright, open-concept living/dining areas, airy vaulted ceilings, 3 very comfortable bedrooms, and one, full, 4-piece bathroom in the heart of Haliburton!
Our guests enjoy over 100ft of shoreline on Long Lake while being nestled among the trees and trilliums in beautiful and comfortable accommodation.
The cottage offers all the comforts of home so our guests can enjoy all of the pristine natural beauty and endless activities that the Haliburton area has to offer during their vacation!
For guests who want to stay connected, we offer unlimited, high-speed WiFi for your use during your stay. The cottage has a comfortable office nook with a lovely view for guests to set up a laptop, if needed, as well.
The primary bedroom has a king size bed with loads of storage available in the IKEA Pax wardrobe and the other two bedrooms each have a queen size bed with one also including a loft-over-bed, twin-size, single bunk. Each of the bedrooms have bedside tables/shelves as well.
The kitchen is fully-equipped with new stainless steel appliances (fridge, oven range, microwave, toaster, kettle), a convenient Keurig coffee maker, dinnerware, flatware/cutlery, server-ware, glasses, mugs, pots, pans, kitchen utensils, knives, dish soap and dish cloths, dish towels and drying rack, kitchen cleaning supplies, garbage/recycling bags. Basic spices, some tea & some coffee supplies are also provided. On the lakeside patio deck, a brand new BBQ awaits the family's Grill Chef. Propane is provided for our guests' convenience.
In the bright, open concept living/dining room, guests have ample cozy places to sit at the dining table or on two large and spacious sectionals or on the rocking chairs to enjoy great conversation, a good book, stream favourite shows or movies on the 55in TV using the Amazon Fire Stick, or to just enjoy the lake view through the big, picture windows. We haven't forgotten the gamers in the family - there is an Xbox 360 and a selection of games to choose from as well! For a family game night, or rainy day fun, our guests can also check out the entertainment cabinet full of board games, puzzles and cards. If you forgot to pack a good book, we've got you covered there too as you can choose from the book selection in the entertainment cabinet, as well!
The full, 4-piece bathroom is large and bright, and includes a shower and also a full tub for those who might want to take a nice warm, relaxing, bubbly soak after a fun-filled day at the cottage or exploring Haliburton (or for the little ones who might still prefer a bath to a shower). Toilet paper, hand soap and towels are provided for our guests' use during their stay.
Long Lake is part of a two-lake chain with Miskwabi Lake and is full of Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Lake Trout and Yellow Perch so bring your fishing gear! We encourage our guests to use lead-free lures/tackle and to purchase bait from local shops (check the Cottage Information Binder for some local shop suggestions!).
Outside, our guests can enjoy the covered lakeside patio deck with a perfect lake view or our covered outdoor patio lounge and play area at the back of the cottage - both great spots to start your day with coffee or tea, or end your day relaxing with a favourite beverage! Both patios are also great spots to enjoy playing some darts with the magnetic dartboard set or some of the other outdoor games provided for your enjoyment! Guests will find the great selection of outdoor games in the mudroom of the cottage. There are lots of options for the whole family!
Down at the water's edge, our brand new dock is the best spot for water fun! We offer our guests brand new water toys including a 16ft canoe, an adult sit-in kayak and a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) to take out and explore the lake! We also have inflatables and other floats like pool noodles for your use. Guests can check the deck box on the shore deck for water toys.
Life Jackets and Boat Kits:
Fit is very important for maximum safety, so we ask guests to bring their own personal life jackets and that they wear them when out on the water. We provide boat kits that you can take out with you in the canoe and the kayak. Please return the boat kits to the deck box when you come off the water.
When it's time to dip into the lake, our dock has a swim ladder for our guests' convenience, as well. The water is calm and clear and excellent for swimming! It's approximately 5 feet deep off the end of the dock - no diving off the dock.
For those just wanting to relax and soak up the sunshine while taking in the view and listening for the call of the loons, perhaps with a favourite beverage, we offer Muskoka/adirondack chairs and zero-gravity loungers for your comfort.
After a busy fun-filled day out playing on the water, enjoying all of the cottage amenities or exploring around Haliburton, when evening comes, our guests can sit under the stars and enjoy the large fire pit area with their favourite stories, drinks and snacks (don't forget the s'mores)! Firewood is provided, however, please check for local fire restrictions before burning. Information can be found at https://www.dysartetal.ca/en/living-in-our-community/fire-and-emergency-services.aspx
The cottage is just a 10 minute drive away from Haliburton Village, and there our guests will find the Haliburton Welcome Centre, grocery stores, pharmacies, LCBO, Beer Store, Tim Hortons, local shops, library, art gallery, restaurants and lots of seasonal activities like the weekly Haliburton Farmer's Market! Just a few more minutes' drive away from the cottage and our guests will find other fantastic spots to explore like the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve with its famous Wolf Observatory, many hiking and biking trails, the Haliburton Sculpture Forest, the Haliburton Museum and so many more Ontario cottage country gems!
We value our guests' comfort and happiness and we want you to enjoy your vacation and come to love the Haliburton area as much as we do! Our guests enjoy exclusive use of the entire cottage for the duration of their stay.
Please refer to our Cottage Information binder for more helpful information, and we hope you find our Long Lake Hideaway to be a wonderful family retreat! We ask that you please treat our cottage respectfully, as you would your own home. We offer you complete privacy, but we are also available to help and guide you at any point during your stay.
Guest access - keys provided in lockbox (code provided prior to guests' arrival)
Items provided for guests of Long Lake Hideaway:
Cottage Information Binder for reference (on kitchen table - please leave it in the cottage)
Toilet paper provided (Royale 2-ply is preferred for the cottage septic system)
Towels are provided (bathroom towels for maximum number of guests (7); dish cloths and dish towels in the kitchen)
Pillows and blankets are provided for each bed (Guests bring their own personal bed linens)
Hand soap provided in kitchen and bathroom
Dish soap provided in kitchen
Basic spices and starter coffee/tea supplies provided in kitchen
Propane provided for the BBQ
Cleaning supplies provided under kitchen and bathroom sinks
Hoover canister vacuum and Swiffer WetJet and Swiffer duster supplies in bedroom closet
Landfill/Dump kit provided (one per week stay) - includes one large, clear plastic garbage bag; one large clear blue plastic bag for containers recycling; one large, brown paper bag for paper/fibres recycling; and a One-time landfill pass to access one of the local landfills at no extra charge to our guests.
Outdoor: 16ft canoe and paddles, Pelican kayak and paddle, Pelican SUP and paddle, stainless steel Char-Broil BBQ with propane, Muskoka/Adirondack chairs, zero-gravity lounge chairs, plastic adirondack-style chairs, lakeside deck patio set, outdoor lounge patio set, shore-deck built-in benches, outdoor games, water toys in deck box.
Additional information about Long Lake Hideaway:
Great cell phone reception at the cottage.
The cottage is located on a municipally-maintained asphalt road which is plowed and maintained throughout the winter months as well - contact us if you're interested in coming to play in the snow! There's loads of fun winter activities like skating, sledding/tobogganing, snow-shoeing, snowmobiling and of course, ice fishing!
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Long Lake Hideaway!
