The Peninsula Cottage in Haliburton - Lakefront w/ hot tub

Welcome to The Peninsula Cottage, a stunning & private 4 season cottage located in Haliburton, just 2.5 hours north of Toronto.

Off a quiet cottage road, nestled amongst the trees, you'll find this picturesque home sitting on a 2 acre lot by the shores of Grass Lake (part of Haliburton's premier 5 lake chain). Boasting 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a media and games room and a steaming hot tub, this cottage will fit all your getaway needs!

*PLEASE NOTE*
The booking guest must be 25+ years of age

About the space:

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A large open concept home surrounded by grand windows that bring in an abundance of natural light and overlook the vast property. The living room has an electric fireplace, a Smart TV and spacious couches to sink into. Just off the living room is a cozy three-season Muskoka room offering lake views through large windows that invite the outdoor feel into the home. The eat-in kitchen comes fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, chef quality cookware and all the essentials you need to cook up a storm with your family and friends. Our kitchen also comes fully stocked with complimentary coffee, tea, oil and spices.

The cottage offers 5 spacious bedrooms (3 on the upper level & 2 in the basement) and sleeps 14 people comfortably. The bedrooms are equipped with 1 king bed, 4 double beds, 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds. We also have 3.5 bathrooms across our home which includes a master ensuite (with a stand-up shower as well as a gorgeous pedestal tub that overlooks the large backyard and the waters), 2 full bathrooms with stand-up showers in each as well as a powder room on the main floor.

The basement features a wood burning fireplace and a Smart TV, the ideal place to cozy up during cold evenings with a cup of hot chocolate, giving you a classic cottage experience. It also has a games area for all your entertainment needs. Enjoy a fun round of pool or show off your skills on the foosball table.

Key features of the property:

- 2 acres of private land
- Hot tub available for use all-year round
- 2 Smart TVs with Netflix, electric fireplace, wood burning fireplace, pool table, foosball table, various card and board games
- Propane BBQ on our deck that overlooks the backyard and the waters
- Cottage chairs, a patio set and an outdoor picnic table that allows for plenty of seating in the backyard
- A dock to enjoy the waterfront as well as a small, sandy shore to allow for a gradual entry into the waters
- 3 kayaks (2 adult and 1 youth) & a canoe with accompanying paddles
- Adult and youth life jackets
- Various sports equipment incl. a football, tennis balls, soccer ball, spike ball set etc.

Just minutes from the Haliburton Village that has a quintessential small town charm and a short drive to the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve for the full Canadian wilderness experience - enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, ATV, snowmobiling, dog sledding, the Wolf Observatory and much more!

Escape the busy streets of the city and feel instantly relaxed when you walk up to The Peninsula Cottage. Surrounded by nature and friendly local wildlife (enjoy occasional visits from deer, chickadees and ducks), this vacation home will not disappoint!
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HOUSE RULES (all guests must comply):
- Strictly no parties or events allowed. ZERO TOLERANCE policy if parties/events are hosted on our property.
- This is a quiet road with a mix of permanent and seasonal residents. Please respect the noise curfew and our neighbours. No music allowed outside (at any time) and no loud noise or music allowed after 10pm. Our property is equipped with a noise alert monitoring system that measures decibel levels throughout the property and allows us to ensure that neighbourhood noise levels are respected.
- No smoking/vaping or illegal substances allowed.
- Please leave the cottage clean and tidy when checking out. Do not leave dirty dishes in the sink/kitchen, please load and run the dishwasher before checking out.
- No unregistered guests allowed (max of 14 guests).
- Please take care of the furnishings and do not rearrange. You will be required to pay for any damages that incur.
- Please ensure to separate trash and recyclable items in the appropriate bins provided. NO MORE THAN 3 BAGS OF TRASH/RECYCLING ALLOWED. Any additional bags will be subject to a $20/bag fee and $30/bag fee if bags are found unsorted.
- Zero tolerance for use of fireworks on the property at any time. Use of fireworks will result in immediate removal from the property.
-This is a non-smoking property. Smoking outside is permitted but please do not dispose of them on the ground. Make sure to collect all butts and dispose of them appropriately.
- Practice water safety at all times. Entering the lake is at your own risk, we are not responsible for your safety. Please be sure to wear the life jackets provided when entering the lake.

OTHER NOTES:
Our property is monitored by a Blink smart doorbell and 3 security cameras, located outside: facing the driveway, porch and back entrance. They are not hidden and can be seen in plain sight. There are no cameras or listening devices inside the cottage. Any tampering with devices will result in $200 fee.

GUEST ACCESS:
Guests have access to our entire cottage and overall property including our waterfront. Please always practice water safety when entering the lake and know that guests entering the lake are doing so at their own risk. We recommend using the life jackets provided even if you are an experienced swimmer. We also ask that you be respectful of neighbouring shorelines while in the water.

We do not encourage guests to go onto the lake during the winter and early spring months when the lake is frozen. It is HIGHLY dangerous and guests who choose to go onto the frozen lake, are doing so at their own risk.