Hillside Cottage - Haliburton Highlands

Welcome to Hillside Cottage Our cozy two-bedroom family cottage on beautiful Big Straggle lake is steps to the water and can host up to 5. The level lot is ideal for those with mobility issues or who prefer to avoid stairs. Enjoy the large sunny floating dock or the waterfront gazebo for shade. Deep weed free water off the dock allows for easy swimming and good fishing. See if you can spot Moby, the big one we’ve been trying to catch all summer or the large turtle who lives in the bay. The space Eat on the dock by the water, or the cottage side deck. Enjoy our fire pit, 4 kayaks, paddle boat and row boat. There are a number of small islands close by for you to explore. Kayak over to an island for a picnic and a swim, a quick hike or to check out the herons that fish in the shallow rocky water. For the the kids and kids at heart, there are multiple points to climb and jump into the water or for the very brave, a serious rope swing on the north side of the main large island. Harcourt Park offers, hiking and biking trails. The park is 30 minutes from Haliburton or 40 minutes from Bancroft and located just south of Algonquin park for those who want to venture farther afield. The cottage is pet and smoke free clean and tidy. Guest access The whole of the main cottage is ready for guest use. Not available for guest use is: the Bunkie, storage shed and pump storage area under cottage (holds host's personal supplies). Other things to note Minnows live or dead are NOT allowed as bait in the lakes for fishing & No Guest boats or personal water crafts are allowed on the lake (to prevent bringing invasive species of plants and fish). Bedrooms Master – Double Bed, TV and Smart DVD 2nd Bedroom – Double and single beds Bring; Children’s Life vests Fishing gear Sunblock and bug spray Food and Drink Note: Please let us know if you to bring your own prefer to bring your own Sheets and towels We Supply Bottled water Kitchen stocked with basic spices, kitchen towels, septic safe soaps and detergents Septic safe bath products Septic safe toilet paper Kitchen towels, dish cloths and scrubies Hair Dryer First Aid Kit Amenities Private Entrance Free Parking Smoke and CO2 Detector Fire Extinguisher (under kitchen sink) Propane Stove Heat WiFi 2 Smart TVs with Netflix, YouTube, Prime, Disney+ (for rainy days) Kitchen includes Pots, Pans, Basic Spices, oils, tea, coffee Bodum and Keurig coffee makers, toaster, blender, kettle, stove, fridge, microwave, cutlery, plates, glassware, dish soap, washcloths, kitchen linens, dish dying rack, baking sheet, Dutch oven, electric skillet, cast iron cookware \nand stainless steel Water cooler and multiple bottles of water Clear garbage bags (Municipal dump requirement) Recycling boxes No dishwasher on site No laundry on site Bathroom Shower Toilet Blow dryer First aid kit Guest access Full access to main cottage, waterfront, and property. Out buildings and basement are out of bounds. Renters also get full access to Harcourt Park, a 7000 acre private property that includes 18 private lakes and 100+km of trails (mixed use - hiking, biking, atv - we do not supply this sporting equipment) Other things to note Hillside Cottage is located within Harcourt Park. Harcourt Park is a 7000 acre property jointly owned by a group of 550 cottage owners. It includes 18 lakes, 8 of which have cottages. There are 100+km of trails used by snowmobiles in the winter, and atv’s, cyclists and hikers in the summer. The park was formed so that cottagers could have control over the community to ensure their continued enjoyment. To this end there is a set of bylaws that everyone in the park must follow. It’s a set of rules that help control noise levels, limits which lakes can have motor boats, and the types of boats allowed. Overall the bylaws help everyone stay good neighbors and ensures everyone is enjoying their time while at the cottage (you won’t be bothered by any jet-ski’s or wake boats on our lake). The park has gates at the entrances and security to patrol . Only cottage owners and their guests are allowed in the park. Guests cannot bring their own boats.