Evergreen Algonquin

Have you wanted to try camping but don't know where to start? Try Glamping in a tiny cabin! Evergreen Algonquin is the perfect safe first step for anyone interested in camping but doesn't have the gear or experience. Built by the Muskoka Amish Building Company, this off-the-grid retreat offers a private escape, surrounded by nature. Enjoy all of your favourite outdoor activities nearby, throughout the year, knowing you have a safe, cozy space to return to at the end of the day. The space Evergreen Algonquin is situated on a 100+ year old family compound just off of Kawagama Lake road. The cabin has a single bed on the main level and double bed in the loft, a thermostat controlled propane fireplace, and an indoor kitchenette/ kitchenware for preparing and eating meals. There's an enclosed picnic area and a covered outdoor kitchenette with a propane bbq, a two burner propane cooktop with a small oven for preparing meals. The outdoor area also has an additional drinks cooler for your use- just bring ice! AND there's an outdoor hammock and firepit/ firewood provided as well as board games for rainy days. The building also features an inverter to charge your devices, 2 outdoor solar panels, and a cell signal booster- so you never have to worry about losing your connection to the outside world in case of emergencies. The outhouse has a state of the art Cinderella incinerator toilet, draining sink, and towels for your comfort. Please note there is no shower. Weather can be unpredictable so please check the forecast before your stay and come prepared for all weather. Also note that summer months can be buggy, smokey and fire bans may be in effect in this area. Also in general it is usually cooler here than Toronto temperatures so dress accordingly. Guest access The site is off the main driveway, but the rest of the property is private. Guests can reach out to the listing owner for questions or concerns about the property and visit the lovely enclosed raised vegetable garden in the warmer months. Other things to note Evergreen Algonquin is unique in that you can discover nearby lakes and boat launches and 2 marinas. Kawagama Lake is the largest lake in Haliburton Highlands and a popular destination for recreational activities such as swimming, boating and fishing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. Visitors can also visit nearby stunning Herb Lake or venture over to the hamlet of Dorset where you will find a parkette for swimming and boat launch into Trading Bay/Lake of Bays, Robinsons General Store, the Dorset Scenic Lookout tower and museum, SS Bigwin boat tour as well as various restaurants and gift shops. The Frost Centre, Haliburton Forest/Yours Outdoors and Algonquin Park offer various outdoor activities and adventures. In the winter a 45 min. drive into Huntsville is where you will find downhill skiing at Hidden Valley, and Cross country skiing and a stunning torch lit Ice skating trail at Arrowhead Provincial Park. Take advantage of Studio Art Tours in Muskoka and Haliburton and the Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville for live shows. You can access Dwight in half an hour(Oxtongue Craft Cabin, Henriettas Bakery, Dwight Trading Post, and lovely Dwight Beach on Lake of Bays) , and Huntsville, Bracebridge and Haliburton in an hour or less.