Stunning 4-Season Cottage w/beach & south exposure

Stunning, newly renovated 4 season lakefront cottage with vaulted ceilings, beautiful views of the lake, southern exposure, fully equipped modern kitchen with granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances, and hardwood floors throughout. An oversized deck overlooks the lake and an easy set of steps takes you down to a private sandy beach with 100 feet of shoreline, gradual shallow entry and deep water off the dock. Fabulous snowmobile trails and located in the geocaching capital of Canada! Our 4 season cottage has vaulted ceilings and panoramic views of the lake. Inside is newly renovated and beautifully furnished with an Aretmano dining table made from Indian rosewood, granite counter tops and high-end appliances. The kitchen is very well appointed and ideal for those who love to cook. The living room is spacious and open concept with a wood burning fireplace for those chilly evenings. Outside there is a large deck and screened in summerhouse, both of which overlook the lake. Southern exposure provides sun all day long and the sunsets from the dock can be spectacular. The cottage is set up in the trees and feels very private, however, there are only about 25 steps to the beach, with 2 natural rest areas and sturdy railings (except for the last few steps to the beach). The 100' feet of pristine private sandy beach is spectacular and really sets this property apart in summer! The beach is perfect for young children to splash about and for people of all ages to have safe, gentle access to the lake. But there is also deep water off the dock for those of you who love to jump or dive in! The water is clean and clear and beautiful, with no pesky weeds in the swimming area. Southern exposure ensures there is full sun from sunrise to sunset on the dock and the beach! For the winter, the cottage has baseboard heating in every bedroom, both bathrooms, and the living and dining room. The heating is wifi controlled so you will arrive to a nice warm cottage. The cottage is very close to snowmobile trails and about half an hour away from Sir Sam's where you can ski, snowshoe and snowboard in the terrain park. They have a ski school and lots of programs for the kids. The cottage is also very close to Haliburton and people love the dog sledding tours through the forest! Closer to home, you can play on the frozen lake - shovel off a space to skate on the ice, make a curling rink, or just take a walk through the forest and enjoy the beauty! Or, stay in, put on a fire, and while away the days reading and relaxing, and playing cards or board games. There are 3 bedrooms in the cottage. The master bedroom has an incredibly comfortable king size bed with a memory foam mattress, an ensuite 4 piece bathroom with a tub and shower, sliding glass doors on the south side overlooking the lake, and a large window on the north side. The middle bedroom has a very comfortable bunk bed, with a twin XL mattress over a queen size bed. The 3rd bedroom has two twin XL mattresses pushed together with a king size foam mattress topper. The topper can easily come off and the beds can be pulled apart for those who need to share a room, but want a separate bed. All of our beds are top of the line and very comfortable, and our linens are always freshly laundered before your arrival. We love our cottage and our neighbours, some of whom have been on the lake for 50+ years. The cottage is perfect for people looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway in a well-loved and maintained cottage, in a beautiful setting. It is ideal for four to six adults, or families with children. This is NOT a suitable property for groups that are looking for a place to have loud parties. We are pleased to supply your basic necessities to save you the trouble of bringing absolutely everything with you! If you have any specific questions about what we have on site, and things we have in the kitchen, please let me know! • Kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, baking dishes, utensils, serving dishes, cutting boards… and there are lots of cups, glasses, wine glasses, and champagne flutes… If there is something specific you might need or want, please let me know and I’ll tell you if we have it! • Plastic glasses, plates and bowls for the beach • Indoor towels and linens • Toilet paper • Kleenex (please do not put down toilets) • Paper towel • A selection of shampoos and conditioners • Body wash • Hair dryer • Hand soap • Dish soap and dishwasher pods • A selection of tea and coffee, and some decaf options as well • Coffee pot, espresso maker, and kettle • Salt & pepper, sugar, etc. * Selection of oils and vinegars * Various condiment (Website hidden by Airbnb) Firewood We really encourage you to look in all the drawers in the dresser in the dining room, and in the kitchen, so you get an idea of what we have on hand. BBQ: We have a Weber grill, and typically stock a couple of extra tanks of propane. We also have a charcoal BBQ for those of you who prefer to grill those steaks old school style. We do not supply charcoal. Outdoor furniture: We have outdoor couches and chairs and an outdoor dining set on the deck, and some chairs and a picnic table down on the beach. The screened in porch is perfect for bug free lounging and/or dining. The table top lifts off and if you pick it up and turn it, it changes height from a coffee table to a dining table. Water: We have delicious well water that is checked regularly and run through a series of filters including one that takes the minerals out as well as a UV filter! Entertainment: There is a smart TV so you can use your Netflix account, and you can “cast” movies and Spotify from your devices. We are also pleased to provide high speed internet and a good quality sound system. There is an Xbox with some games, and it can also be used as a DVD player. There are a few DVDs at the cottage, and you can get others at the little store in Gooderham quite inexpensively. We are also pleased to provide a few board games and some books. We have a blue tooth speaker in the master bedroom, and a speaker in the 3rd bedroom that you can use to play music from your smartphones/iPods etc… We have a couple of kayaks and life jackets for you in the summer. You can even kayak over to the public dock in Gooderham if you run out of something! Heating: Every room has baseboard heating that we can turn on so the cottage will be warm if you are arriving in the winter. Fireplace: The fire is very efficient and adds a wonderful ambience at night. Forget something? The little store in Gooderham has pretty much everything you could ever need (except fresh meat). They have everything from soup to nuts including fresh vegetables, dairy, products water, charcoal, lighters, snacks…! Gooderham also boasts an LCBO (but if you are an oenophile you might want to stock up in the city), a gas station, and a Chinese/American diner. Looking for something to do? You are about 20 minutes from Haliburton, which has some cute little stores and an art gallery to explore. Up River makes a very nice latte, and they have lovely things in the store. You can also grab lunch at one of the cafes (Baked and Battered, and Kozy Korner), or lunch or dinner at McKech’s, if you don’t feel like cooking. Haliburton Wolf Centre is also open some days – but you should check online for opening times. Dog sledding is available in the winter, and you can meet the happy huskies in the off season! Minden is about 35 minutes away – and is also a cute little town for exploring. Rhubarb is a very nice restaurant for dinner – and is on the way to Minden. Bancroft is larger, but is farther. Bobcaygeon is 40 minutes away and has some great shops. Everyone loves Bobcaygeon. Bonnieview Inn is almost 30 minutes away, and is a wonderful spot for dinner! Please call ahead as you may need a reservation (BTW we are somewhat distantly related to the owner :). Smoking: One key thing… Please do not smoke in the cottage. If anyone does smoke outside, can you please dispose of all remains? Thank you so much! PLEASE NOTE: Our property does not include the boathouse to the right of the beach (when you are facing the lake), or the boats leaning against the boathouse. We store some personal belongings and supplies in the basement, which is private space. Longer term guests will have full use of the laundry facilities. The little town of Gooderham is a 3 minute drive or a 15 minute kayak across the lake to the public dock! There is a general store that carries just about anything you would ever need, a surprisingly well stocked LCBO, and a Chinese/Canadian takeout restaurant, all within a couple hundred feet of each other. There are loads of things to do in the area: Hiking trails, Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve, Haliburton Sculpture Forest, Sir Sam's Ski & Bike, Haliburton Skyline Park, Furnace Falls, Haliburton Highlands museum, golf courses, pubs, fine dining and so much more! Haliburton offers many great places to enjoy an evening out, and the little town of Kinmount also offers some surprising Or... you can sit back and relax, enjoy the sandy beach, watch sunrise and/or sunset from the dock, have a bonfire on the beach, read a book or play some games! There is ample parking here at the cottage, and loads of parking at all the stores in Gooderham (3 minute drive from the cottage!). In summer months, there is a well-stocked butcher, approximately a 5 minute drive from the cottage (typically opens from the May long weekend until Thanksgiving weekend in October. The bustling town of Haliburton is a 20 minute drive. All of the cottage toilets and sinks are on a septic system. (This means we are not connected to a city sewer or drain system). This is normal for any home or cottage in a rural location. Our septic is in excellent condition but it is ESSENTIAL that everyone in your group understand the following basic rules in order to avoid problems during your stay. BASIC SEPTIC RULES 1. Nothing can go down the toilet except human waste and toilet paper. 2. No food waste, coffee grinds or grease can go down the sinks. 3. Long showers or multiple back-to-back showers will cause toilets and drains to backup.