Heard Lake House

Welcome to Heard Lake House, the perfect destination for family and friends to create lasting memories on renowned Stoco Lake in Tweed, Ontario. Located two hours from Toronto and two hours from Ottawa, approximately 30 minutes north of Belleville/Hwy401. Our Lake House is nestled on the sandy northeast side of the lake, providing you with all day sun and picturesque evening sunsets. Our fully equipped kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 2 bath, hot tub and spacious living area are ready to welcome you! Our home can comfortably sleep 10 guests, offering 3 bedrooms on the main level and 2 on the lower level, all offering double occupancy. Main floor: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen/dining and living room with french doors that open up to a beautiful 3-season enclosed sun porch with views of the lake at all times of the day. In the fall months, the sunshine can comfortably warm the sunroom, making it enjoyable to curl up on the chair with a good book or tea/coffee while you gaze out and admire the lake views. Main level has two queen beds and one double bed. Two of the upper level bedrooms have a TV in them with firestick, however the other 3 bedrooms do not have a TV. For entertainment, our main living room has a new 75" HD smart TV with Sony sound bar, great for watching your favourite sports game! Satellite provided. Poker table, dart board and board games also provided in the basement rec room for your family fun game night. The TV located in the lower level rec room is a smart TV, however there is no satellite in the basement. Our hot tub is located just steps outside the basement door with great views of the lake. Our newly renovated kitchen is fully equipped with everything you should need to make all your lakeside cooking days a success. Keurig, drip coffee maker, blender, rice cooker, crock pot, kettle, full size fridge, stove and microwave. Complimentary coffee/tea, sugar, spices, cooking oil, salt and pepper. Tin foil, saran wrap and parchment paper provided. Bed linens and towels provided. Children are welcome, however our home is not "baby/child proof". Ie: there are no outlet covers, locks on cupboards etc. We do provide a high chair, pack & play and (1) baby gate for your use, located in the upper bedroom closet. Please ensure you put up the baby gate upon arrival if needed for the safety of your child(ren). Lower level: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, laundry and a large size rec room with large windows as well as walk out access to the back yard. Lower level has one queen and one double bed as well as a couch. Ample closet and dresser space in each bedroom. Washer and dryer is available for stays greater than 3 nights and upon request. During the summer months, enjoy everything that lake life has to offer from swimming, fishing, yard games, kayaking/canoeing and evening bonfires while relaxing in Muskoka chairs. There is a public boat launch close by and beautiful Potter Settlement Winery is just a short 10 minute drive. Vanderwater Conservation Area is a 15minute drive and a beautiful area to hike and explore. Our waterfront has 6 stairs leading to a beautiful shallow sandy bottom, great for children, lounging and swimming. Gradually getting deeper as you make your way out. Stoco lake does have some clams so we recommend that you wear water shoes to protect your feet. There are some weeds in the deeper waters. During the winter months, take advantage of easy access to the lake for ice fishing, cross country skiing, skating, snow shoeing, and snowmobiling. The Trans Canada Trail is located close by, excellent for ATV’ing in the summer months and snowmobiling in the winter months. Use of the double car garage is permitted to park your all-terrain vehicles in during your stay. Enjoy our quiet and quaint little town, featuring all the amenities you should need during your stay such as grocery store, LCBO/beer store, Tim Horton’s, dollar store, restaurant and convenience stores. Canoe and two kayaks provided for your use. Adult preservers are provided, we do ask that if you have children you kindly bring a preserver that is properly fitting for your child. Water is potable. Ample parking for up to 6 vehicles. Wifi provided. Work space provided in main level living room area. Our house is on a well so kindly ensure water is turned off fully when not using it. We run on a septic system so please ONLY toilet paper is flushed, no sanitary products or baby wipes etc. * Please respect my home during your stay and I kindly ask that you pick up after yourself* Thank you! During your stay with us, we are available at any time should you need something to better your stay or an issue arises. Our home is located in a very friendly and family orientated neighbourhood. We trust when you are out and about, that kindness will be had with everyone you meet :)