Private Restful Retreat on Gooderham Lake

Beautiful newly renovated 3 season Lakefront cottage with privacy & sought after South Western exposure. Large cottage deck overlooks lake and has a two tiered deck at waters edge with deep water for diving & 140' of shoreline. Clean & clear water at dock for weed free swimming. Use of 2 kayaks, pedal boat, floating mat and a 12'x16' floating dock for those that have a boat. Equipped with a wood burning stove and A/C unit. Minutes to the Township of Gooderham for all your amenities and LCBO. The space Charming newly renovated three (3) season cottage offers a fully equipped modern kitchen that is well appointed and ideal for those who love to cook. The kitchen has a three (3) seat breakfast bar and furnished with a large farm style dining table made to seat eight (8) people. You can lounge in the living room, play board games or watch movies, all while enjoying the panoramic views of the lake through the large picture windows. The cottage is also equipped with an air conditioning unit for those hot summer days and a wood burning stove for those chilly evenings. Outside there is a large cottage deck which overlooks the lake. South Western exposure provides sun all day long and the sunsets from the waterfront deck can be spectacular. There are only about 25 steps to the two tiered waterfront deck and a large 12’x16’ wooden floating dock. The 140' feet of pristine private shoreline is spectacular and really sets this property apart. There is deep water off the dock for those of you who love to jump or dive in. The water is clean and clear with no pesky weeds. For those unexpected rainy days you can relax, read a book, and play cards or board games that we have available. There are 3 bedrooms in the cottage. The master bedroom has a very comfortable queen size bed with a large window overlooking the lake for when first open your eyes in the morning. The second bedroom has two sets of bunkbeds with comfortable twin beds for the kids or for the smaller adults. The larger third bedroom is tucked away in the back of the cottage for those late sleepers which also have a very comfortable queen size bed. The cottage has a spacious three piece washroom with a vanity that offers storage, toilet and glass shower. ***VERY IMPORTANT BASIC SEPTIC RULES*** 1. Nothing can go down the toilet except human waste and septic-friendly toilet paper. Flushable wipes can NOT be disposed of in the toilet. 2. No food waste, coffee grinds or grease can go down the sink drains. 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 understands the following basic rules in order to avoid problems during your stay. ***Not following the basic rules can cause unnecessary very costly repairs to the septic system.*** 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. Unfortunately pets are not permitted. • Kitchen is fully stocked with air fryer, pots, pans, baking dishes, utensils, serving dishes, cutting boards… and there are lots of cups, glasses, wine glasses, and cocktail glasses… 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 dock • Indoor towels (please bring your own beach towels) • Fitted sheet will be provided on beds, please bring you own blankets and pillow • Toilet paper • Kleenex • Paper towel (we leave a couple of rolls, but if you are prolific users of paper towel you may want to bring some additional rolls) • A selection of shampoos and conditioners • Body wash • Hand soap • Dish soap • A selection of tea and coffee • Coffee pot, Keurig and Kettle • Salt & pepper, sugar, oil, etc. * Various condiments, ketchup, mustard, etc. * Firewood BBQ We have a well maintained grill, and typically stock a couple of extra tanks of propane. Outdoor furniture We have outdoor couches and chairs and an outdoor dining set on the deck, and some chairs down on the water front deck. Water We have two 15 gallon water jugs filled with well water that is checked regularly by the Gooderham Township that can be used for cooking or coffee. We recommend you bring your own drinking water. Entertainment There is a TV with a fire stick so you can use your Netflix and Spotify accounts and we are also pleased to provide high speed internet. We are also pleased to offer a wide selection of board games, crib board, crokinole and backgammon Outdoor Fun We have a two adult size kayaks, pedal boat, floating mat and life jackets for your use. Forget something? There is a little store in Gooderham (approximately 5 minute drive) that carries 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, etc. Gooderham also boasts a fully stocked LCBO and a gas station. Looking for something to do? Haliburton is located 20 minutes north and offers upscale cafes and multiple restaurants for dining if you are not in the mood to cook. If you need extra groceries, there is a Foodland and an Independent beside the Tim Hortons. As well, check out the Thrift Warehouse Antique Shop where Colin & Justin find their treasures. It is located at 128 Mallard Road. Or just outside of town, you can visit Lambs & Ivy Antique barn at 3055 Gelert Road. For a more adventurous vacation, you can… 1.) Take the amazing “Walk in the Clouds Canopy Tour” at the Haliburton Forest. The adventure includes an amazing canoe ride and a visit to the Wolf Sanctuary. It is located in the Haliburton Forest at 1095 Redkenn Road. 2.) Visit Sir Sam’s Resort for mountain biking down the mountains and trails or visit the spa. Bikes and equipment are available for rent. 3.) Glebe walking trail is on the edge of the Haliburton forest and is decorated with amazing art sculptures to look at. 4.) Skyline Lookout is a quick stop to appreciate the natural beauty of Haliburton. Dorset and the Muskoka Lakes are 45 minutes north and host the scenic Water Tower Look. Take the challenge to climb 100 feet and enjoy the beautiful views. After the climb, the town offers Oliver’s café, Polardip Ice Cream Shoppe and a restaurant on the water. Bobcaygeon is 40 minutes away and has a lot of great shops. Kinmount is a short 20 minute drive to visit the historic Movie Theatre and Museum. The theatre offers the best hamburgers, fries and hot dogs and well as a full stocked concession stand. It’s a must see! Smoking & Vaping Smoking and vaping is NOT permitted in the cottage. If anyone does smoke outside, please dispose of all remains safely. PLEASE NOTE: The closest dump and transfer station are not open every day. We provide information on summer dump/transfer station hours in the cottage manual, and in the cottage kit along with the dump pass. If the dump/transfer station is closed on the day you are departing, you may want to do a big dump run of your garbage and recyclables the closest day to your departure so you don't have much to take home with you. 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 us know! Other things to note Short Term Rental License #STR25-00055