Welcome to Burdock Lakehouse! A gorgeous recently build cottage featuring âfloor to ceilingâ Rustic Pine & Cathedral Ceilings situated on a private well treed lot with a Southwestern exposure, overlooking a rare motor free peaceful lake!
This quintessential rustic-chic cottage is the perfect family vacation, couples retreat or work from home getaway!
**Winter Special** - Snowshoes available, All guests receive 10% off Sir Sam's Ski lift tickets (only 20 minutes away), surrounding area filled with beautiful local trails to snowshoe and ski.
The cottage is equipped with high-speed unlimited internet and a desk/workspace area allowing for a seamless "work from the cottage experience".
The Cottage:
Burdock Lakehouse has been beautifully appointed combining both modern and rustic elements to give it the perfect cottage vibe!
You will love the cottage's main floor featuring a soaring naturally lit open concept area, boasting two storey cathedral windows providing you with with sparkling lake views while you sip your morning coffee.
The main floor features a spacious Master Bedroom with a new king-sized bed that regularly receives high reviews by our guests. Next to the bedroom includes a 3-piece bathroom and laundry area.
The two storey family room offers a new 55â smart TV, DVDâs, access to Netflix/Amazon Prime and enough seating to provide the perfect setting to take in views of the lake, play board games or watch your favourite movie/TV show.
Thereâs also a pull-out couch and cozy wood stove providing the quintessential cottage experience.
The kitchen is fully stocked with all you need to cook up delicious meals and a spacious dining area that easily seats 7-8. Please note there is no dishwasher.
Upstairs features two additional bedrooms and a second 3-piece bathroom. Bedroom #2 features a new Queen-sized bed and Bedroom # 3 features two twin sized beds with an additional 3rd trundle bed.
**COVID PROTOCOL**
This home is professional cleaned and prepared before and after each guest. This includes laundering all sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers and blankets.
The Property:
Walkout to the expansive deck with a full patio set, four solid red Muskoka chairs and a Napoleon gas BBQ for cooking up delicious steaks, seafood or mixed grilled vegetables.
Down by the lake, we have a large bonfire and seating area. The cottage comes equipped with a canoe, kayak, pedal boat and a large "lilly pad" where you can enjoy the clear, calm lake.
There is a gentle slope to the waterâs edge where youâll find a dock and a great swimming spot with a rocky bottom.
The front of the cottage property provides an additional seating area.
This lake is restricted to non-motorized boats so you will be able to relax dockside, read a book, go for a paddle and enjoy the call of the loons while watching the magical sunsets.
We Offer:
âą new and comfortable mattresses
âą new Washer & Dryer
âą Fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops
âą New Cuisinart 14-cup drip coffee maker, Burr coffee grinder,
French press, blender, toaster and kettle
âą Woodstove & propane furnace ensures a cozy warm environment (indoor firewood provided)
âą Outdoor firewood for outdoor bon fires (fire pit) provided
âą Unlimited WiFi, New 55â new smart TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, DVD player & DVDs
âą Large bonfire area with open lake view
âą Double Filtration and UV Water System
âą BBQ, propane supplied
âą Outdoor dining set
âą Spacious dock
âą Large pine kitchen table, easily seats 7-8
âą complete spice set, Olive oil/Balsamic vinegar, tea & coffee beans are provided
âą Toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish and hand soap are provided
âą Kayak
âą Canoe
âą Pedal Boat
âą Stand-Up Paddle Board
âą Large "lily pad" for lounging on the lake
âą Outdoor Summer Games (Ladderball, Spike Ball and ring toss)
âą Board games
âą Duvets, Bedding linen and pillows provided
âą Burdock Lake is a peaceful motor free lake known for excellent fishing; fish species include Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass and Brook Trout
âą Also enjoy a larger motorized lake across the street (Bitter Lake) with convenient public boat launch access
The Area:
Thereâs tons of things to do in the area including:
âą The cottage is approximately 10 minutes from the 100,000-acre Halliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve with its groomed hiking and biking trails, tree top trekking and world-famous Wolf Observatory.
âą The hiking in Haliburton is incredible!
âą Haliburton Village is only a 20 minute drive from the cottage. You'll find a farmer's market there every Tuesday and lots of local activities
âą The West Guilford local store/LCBO/Beer Store is only a 10-minute drive away to pick up any last minute items
âą Nearby mini-putt/driving range, local golf courses, local beaches, ATV trails, Sir Samâs mountain biking trails, and the Haliburton outdoor âSculpture Forestâ
âą Haliburton Highlands Brewing micro-brewery 13 minutes away with live music on the weekends
Things to Note:
âą Bath/Swim Towels not provided â please bring your own
âą No noise after 10 pm â please respect our lovely neighbours
âą Must book for exact number of guests staying
âą Pet Policy: One small dog permitted with approval (additional cleaning fee will apply) (due to allergies no cats permitted). Note: We do not allow any pets during the winter months (Dec - April)
âą Renterâs will be responsible for taking all garbage and recycling â local landfill is 10 minutes away
âą Lifejackets must legally be worn on all water vessels. We strongly encourage guests to bring their own to ensure correct fit. We do provide 4 adult life jackets but do not provide any child life jackets.
During the Winter Season:
âą Winter tires and/or a four wheel drive vehicle is recommended for the winter roads in the Haliburton region. The cottage is on a well maintained municipal road but weather conditions may be difficult without proper tires
âą We will have the driveway plowed for your arrival. If recent snow fall, guests may need to shovel a small path from the driveway to the front door (shovel provided)
When you arrive, you will find a cottage guide on the counter in the kitchen. This guide will answer most common questions such as: WIFI password, garbage disposal/recycling and other helpful tips. We endeavor to ensure your stay is perfect and we are always available to assist you with anything you may need.