Award-winning lakeside cabin on 99 acres w/trails

The Bear Stand: a luxurious lakeside architectural gem set in your own private wilderness. In the heart of the Haliburton Highlands, our architectural award-winning property is set on 99 natural acres. Fuses the traditional Canadian cabin experience with the best in contemporary architecture and design. Private hiking trails, Japanese ofuro bathing tub, softub, sauna, bbq, dock and canoes. The perfect place to enjoy the change of seasons for which Canada is so famous. STR License STR25-00029 The space AWARD WINNING DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE. Featured in Architectural Digest magazine, and winner of the American Institute of Architecture (AIA) National Housing Award 2018, the AIA Merit Award 2017 (and more!), our beautiful four-season property thoughtfully fuses modern master craftsmanship with indoor-outdoor connectivity. The unique hand-crafted wood structure offers floor-to-ceiling windows, wood-burning granite fireplaces , fir beams and heated hardwood floors. LAKESIDE PROPERTY. Feel at home in the heart of nature with us. Our secluded 99-acre waterfront plot is located in its own bay, with 1,300 feet of secluded shoreline and over 5 kms of private groomed hiking trails and boardwalks, perfect for hiking in summer and snowshoeing in winter. OVER 5KMS OF PRIVATE ECO NATURE TRAILS. We wanted to be able to explore the interior of our incredible natural property, so we crafted over 5 kms of private eco trails and boardwalks, accessible all year round. There are professionally groomed and sign-posted footpaths, marsh boardwalks, pristine interior wetlands, scenic overlooks and viewing platforms. An unrivalled opportunity to experience Ontario's incredible natural environment - and available only to our guests. The property is bordered by crown land so enjoys high levels of privacy. Our 3,400 sq ft four-season, four-bedroom, three-bathroom cabin sleeps 10 (adults and kids). Inside: The sunken two-storey open concept great room offers wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows, wood burning fireplace, large granite chimney, skylight, minibar, high end sound system and reading nook. Foodies will love the glass-enclosed cantilevered lakeview dining room (seats 8), professional open kitchen with gourmet appliances and reclaimed wood breakfast bar (seats 4). The outside living spaces have been carefully designed for maximum enjoyment, with a spacious outdoor terrace with dining table and patio furniture, inbuilt Wolf BBQ and warming drawer plus large furnished screened room with wood burning hearth, inbuilt radiant heaters. dartboard and drinks fridge. Outside: There is a forest-side campfire area, a lakeside soft tub, 2 canoes, kayak, paddle board and canoe dock. The grounds are beautifully landscaped to maximize the pristine forest setting and include a private children's jungle gym, shallow natural beach area, swim raft and lakeside walking path. For nature lovers, we offer an incredible network of private hiking trails, 2.5km of professionally groomed and sign-posted walkways, marsh boardwalks, scenic overlooks and nature viewing platforms. The Trails at Contau connect to two other lakes (one on our property) and link to a further 3.4 km of adjacent crown land trails. Perfect for hiking, wildlife spotting, dog walking and snowshoeing. The Bear Stand is the perfect place to enjoy the change of seasons for which Canada is so famous. In Summer, the natural shoreline and adjacent protected marshland offer excellent canoeing and kayaking scenery; take a dip in the lake (the sandy beach is great for kids), jump off the famous Contau Rocks (opposite) into deep clear water or simply sunbathe on the dock. Hike our Contau Trails (it's like having your own private wilderness experience), enjoy outdoor entertaining and toast s'mores at night over the firepit. When temperatures cool, take in the picturesque Fall foliage colours around Contau Lake and in the Haliburton area, embark on local art tours and stoke roaring log fires at night. In Winter, try your hand at snowshoeing or tobogganing (on the property) and skiing, cross country skiing, dogsledding and snowmobiling (in the wider Haliburton area), or simply curl up with a good book in the den and watch the snow fall outside. Other things to note STR Licence Number: STR25-00029 All guests The Bear Stand's rental agreement and liability waiver prior to check in. We welcome dogs, subject to completion of our Dog Owner's Liability Form. The Bear Stand is accessible through the Winter months: we keep our access road ploughed and clear. However, guests must use an SUV or 4-wheel drive to access our property in snow conditions. No rentals will take place in April to mid-May due to Spring Thaw and an unstable access road.