The Bear Cave Cottage on Little Kennisis Lake -Lake front fun, spacious property

10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8242.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Dorset, ON

Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve14 min drive
Kennisis Lake21 min drive
Sir Sam's Ski / Ride42 min drive
Muskoka, ON (YQA)96 min drive

We had a great snowy getaway. The cottage and the lake were so peaceful and calm. Just what we needed to unwind before t...

Daniel M.

Nov 28, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to the Bear Cave! Our humble hideout is now available to be rented on Little Kennisis Lake in Haliburton with stunning views from the great room. Beautiful 3 bedroom plus 2 newer cottage with over 2600 sq feet of space to enjoy. Spectacular elevated views of the Lake from mulitple decks. Take a dip on the prestine waters of Little Kennisis Lake or take in the scenery on a canoe, kayak or stand up paddleboard. For rainy days, play ping pong or let the kids enjoy the kids corner.

Our cottage is very spacious, which gives you and your guests plenty of space to relax and unwind. The fully furnished basement has plenty of entertainment including a Home Theatre projector that includes Amazon Prime and Disney Plus. A fold out ping pong table will get your competitve juices flowing. For those that are into working out, we have a treadmill, bowflex dumbells, bench and yoga mats to exercise while enjoying the sunny south view. Worried about bugs? Hideout in our wonderful screened in Muskoka room while enjoying a book, playing a board game or lounge on the patio furniture while sharing stories with friends and family. Your only worry will be who gets the Master Bedroom as it is uniquely situated on the top floor with a large window overlooking the Great Room and treetop view of the Lake. The vaulted ceiling Great Room has cathedral windows giving you stunning views of the water and trees. The large screen LCD TV is connected to a DVD player that includes a collection of Disney classics. A classic Super Nintendo video game player is available with the nostalgic favourite - Super Mario Kart .

For kids, our little ones have agreed to share their toys as guests can use the lego table, arts and crafts table, doll house and a well stocked library of favourites. One of our favourite kid approved activities is gazing at the sky filled stars on a clear Summer's night by the fire pit at the top of the property. Our water trampoline is a big hit with the young ones and the young at heart. Jump right into the weed free waters of Little K.

Soak in the sun from our multiple decks that wrap around the house. Enjoy a BBQ meal on the main deck while taking in the southern lake breeze. Walk down a few flights of stairs to the prestine waters of Little Kennisis Lake. Take a dip in the weed free calm waters right off the docks. Explore the beauty of the larger connected Kennisis Lake using our Kayak, Canoe or Paddleboard. Rent a motor boat or ski doo from Lake Kennisis Marina. Feeling lazy? Lounge on the Lily pad float that fits up to 4 adults. Try your hand at fishing for Lake Trout in the deeper waters or Small Mouth Bass off the docks using our rods and lures. Take plenty of pics for our cottage Fishing Hall of Fame. After enjoying the waters, lounge on the extra large lakefront deck. If you are looking for some ME time away from the kids, hang out on the tree hung hammock in the woods.

Search 2481 Watts road on YouTube to watch our video that provides a guided tour of the cottage layout.

Property manager

Kevin Chan

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Dysart et al

Located in Dysart et al, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve and Sir Sam's Ski / Ride 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.

Dorset, ON

What's nearby

Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve - 14 min drive
Kennisis Lake - 21 min drive
Sir Sam's Ski / Ride - 42 min drive
Pinestone Golf Course - 50 min drive
West Gate of Algonquin Park - 109 min drive

Getting around

Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

Haliburton Forest Cookhouse - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Cave Cottage on Little Kennisis Lake -Lake front fun, spacious property pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The Bear Cave Cottage on Little Kennisis Lake -Lake front fun, spacious property?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bear Cave Cottage on Little Kennisis Lake -Lake front fun, spacious property?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Cave Cottage on Little Kennisis Lake -Lake front fun, spacious property located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Kennisis Lake. Haliburton Sculpture Forest and Head Lake Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

28 Nov 2023

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

The Bear Cave Cottage on Little Kennisis Lake - Review

We had a great snowy getaway. The cottage and the lake were so peaceful and calm. Just what we needed to unwind before the holidays. Inside had everything we needed from cooking utensils to pots/pans and we were able to try out a local restaurants. The host was very welcoming and answered all of our questions.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Macy L.

27 Nov 2023

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

Relaxing Getaway

Our group loved our little getaway at Kevin’s cottage. The views of the lake was stunning from the deck, and pretty much every room from the house. We loved cozying up by the fireplace and playing board games. Kids LOVED watching movies in the home theatre. We enjoyed the grounds and took a walk down to the water, which was every peaceful. We would definitely want to experience the cottage in the winter when there is snow and hit the ski hill nearby and try snowshoeing and skiing on the lake. Kevin was a great host, always available and quick to answer our questions. He made it very much a stress free stay. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tzonghann L.

24 Nov 2023

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

Awesome cottage and great host

Our family had a great time at the cottage. The views of the lake were spectacular and the area was extremely quiet and peaceful. Best of all, the cottage itself was very spacious and clean with a well stocked kitchen. Our kids especially loved the projector to watch movies on the big wall. Kevin was a great host and we will definitely stay again in the warmer months!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Chan

Ever since I was in high school and was invited to my first family cottage, I have loved fishing off the docks, seeing a sky full of stars, swimming in a lake and lounging on the decks. Now that I have my own cottage, I would like to share that experience with friends, family and guests.

Why they chose this property

There is a lot of wilderness adventures in the area including the Haliburton Forest, where you can go for hikes, rent a boat or swim. At the marina, you can rent a ski doo or motor boat and explore the big lake. Haliburton has a few good restaurants with a friendly vibe including Hook, Line and Sinker.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is perched up on a hill to take full advantage of the elevated lake views. There is great fishing off the docks. Also, our property is very spacious and modern. Like a house with all the things that you love about a cottage including swimming in a lake, lounging on the deck and seeing a sky full of stars. We have a Home Theatre Projector to watch movies in 4K on a 300 inch wall for rainy or snowy days.