Welcome to Burdock Lakehouse - a Peaceful Waterfront Retreat | Cottage in Haliburton

Welcome to Burdock Lakehouse! A gorgeous recently build cottage featuring ‘floor to ceiling’ Rustic Pine & Cathedral Ceilings situated on a private well treed lot with a Southwestern exposure, overlooking a rare motor free peaceful lake!
This quintessential rustic-chic cottage is the perfect family vacation, couples retreat or work from home getaway!
**Winter Special** - Snowshoes available, All guests receive 10% off Sir Sam's Ski lift tickets (only 20 minutes away), surrounding area filled with beautiful local trails to snowshoe and ski.
The cottage is equipped with high-speed unlimited internet and a desk/workspace area allowing for a seamless "work from the cottage experience".
The Cottage:
Burdock Lakehouse has been beautifully appointed combining both modern and rustic elements to give it the perfect cottage vibe!
You will love the cottage's main floor featuring a soaring naturally lit open concept area, boasting two storey cathedral windows providing you with with sparkling lake views while you sip your morning coffee.
The main floor features a spacious Master Bedroom with a new king-sized bed that regularly receives high reviews by our guests. Next to the bedroom includes a 3-piece bathroom and laundry area.
The two storey family room offers a new 55’ smart TV, DVD’s, access to Netflix/Amazon Prime and enough seating to provide the perfect setting to take in views of the lake, play board games or watch your favourite movie/TV show.
There’s also a pull-out couch and cozy wood stove providing the quintessential cottage experience.
The kitchen is fully stocked with all you need to cook up delicious meals and a spacious dining area that easily seats 7-8. Please note there is no dishwasher.
Upstairs features two additional bedrooms and a second 3-piece bathroom. Bedroom #2 features a new Queen-sized bed and Bedroom # 3 features two twin sized beds with an additional 3rd trundle bed.
**COVID PROTOCOL**
This home is professional cleaned and prepared before and after each guest. This includes laundering all sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers and blankets.
The Property:
Walkout to the expansive deck with a full patio set, four solid red Muskoka chairs and a Napoleon gas BBQ for cooking up delicious steaks, seafood or mixed grilled vegetables.
Down by the lake, we have a large bonfire and seating area. The cottage comes equipped with a canoe, kayak, pedal boat and a large "lilly pad" where you can enjoy the clear, calm lake.
There is a gentle slope to the water’s edge where you’ll find a dock and a great swimming spot with a rocky bottom.
The front of the cottage property provides an additional seating area.
This lake is restricted to non-motorized boats so you will be able to relax dockside, read a book, go for a paddle and enjoy the call of the loons while watching the magical sunsets.
We Offer:
• new and comfortable mattresses
• new Washer & Dryer
• Fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops
• New Cuisinart 14-cup drip coffee maker, Burr coffee grinder,
French press, blender, toaster and kettle
• Woodstove & propane furnace ensures a cozy warm environment (indoor firewood provided)
• Outdoor firewood for outdoor bon fires (fire pit) provided
• Unlimited WiFi, New 55’ new smart TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, DVD player & DVDs
• Large bonfire area with open lake view
• Double Filtration and UV Water System
• BBQ, propane supplied
• Outdoor dining set
• Spacious dock
• Large pine kitchen table, easily seats 7-8
• complete spice set, Olive oil/Balsamic vinegar, tea & coffee beans are provided
• Toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish and hand soap are provided
• Kayak
• Canoe
• Pedal Boat
• Stand-Up Paddle Board
• Large "lily pad" for lounging on the lake
• Outdoor Summer Games (Ladderball, Spike Ball and ring toss)
• Board games
• Duvets, Bedding linen and pillows provided
• Burdock Lake is a peaceful motor free lake known for excellent fishing; fish species include Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass and Brook Trout
• Also enjoy a larger motorized lake across the street (Bitter Lake) with convenient public boat launch access
The Area:
There’s tons of things to do in the area including:
• The cottage is approximately 10 minutes from the 100,000-acre Halliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve with its groomed hiking and biking trails, tree top trekking and world-famous Wolf Observatory.
• The hiking in Haliburton is incredible!
• Haliburton Village is only a 20 minute drive from the cottage. You'll find a farmer's market there every Tuesday and lots of local activities
• The West Guilford local store/LCBO/Beer Store is only a 10-minute drive away to pick up any last minute items
• Nearby mini-putt/driving range, local golf courses, local beaches, ATV trails, Sir Sam’s mountain biking trails, and the Haliburton outdoor ‘Sculpture Forest’
• Haliburton Highlands Brewing micro-brewery 13 minutes away with live music on the weekends
Things to Note:
• Bath/Swim Towels not provided – please bring your own
• No noise after 10 pm – please respect our lovely neighbours
• Must book for exact number of guests staying
• Pet Policy: One small dog permitted with approval (additional cleaning fee will apply) (due to allergies no cats permitted). Note: We do not allow any pets during the winter months (Dec - April)
• Renter’s will be responsible for taking all garbage and recycling – local landfill is 10 minutes away
• Lifejackets must legally be worn on all water vessels. We strongly encourage guests to bring their own to ensure correct fit. We do provide 4 adult life jackets but do not provide any child life jackets.
During the Winter Season:
• Winter tires and/or a four wheel drive vehicle is recommended for the winter roads in the Haliburton region. The cottage is on a well maintained municipal road but weather conditions may be difficult without proper tires
• We will have the driveway plowed for your arrival. If recent snow fall, guests may need to shovel a small path from the driveway to the front door (shovel provided)
When you arrive, you will find a cottage guide on the counter in the kitchen. This guide will answer most common questions such as: WIFI password, garbage disposal/recycling and other helpful tips. We endeavor to ensure your stay is perfect and we are always available to assist you with anything you may need.

Welcome to Burdock Lakehouse - a Peaceful Waterfront Retreat is located in Dysart et al. Welcome to Burdock Lakehouse - a Peaceful Waterfront Retreat provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, View, among other amenities. This Cottage features Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Welcome to Burdock Lakehouse - a Peaceful Waterfront Retreat has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 7 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Dysart et al has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Dysart et al, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.