House in Gooderham, ON

Stunning private beach and newly renovated, four-season, lakefront cottage

Stunning private beach and newly renovated, four-season, lakefront cottage

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Overview of Stunning private beach and newly renovated, four-season, lakefront cottage

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7147 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach view

Explore the area

Gooderham, ON
  • Popular LocationContau Lake10 min drive
  • Popular LocationHaliburton Rail Trail22 min drive
  • Popular LocationKawartha Highlands Provincial Park27 min drive
  • AirportMuskoka, ON (YQA)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Stunning private beach and newly renovated, four-season, lakefront cottage

This is a fully winterized, four-season cottage/home, with vaulted ceilings and panoramic views of the lake. Outside there's a large deck and screened in summerhouse, both of which overlook the lake. Southern exposure provides sun all day long and the sunsets from the dock can be spectacular. Although the cottage feels very private, there are only about 20 or so steps to the beach, with 2 natural rest areas and sturdy railings (except for the last few steps to the beach).

The 110' feet of pristine private sandy beach is spectacular and really sets this property apart in summer! The beach is perfect for young children to splash about and for people of all ages to have safe, gentle access to the lake. But there is also deep water off the dock for those of you who love to jump or dive in! The water is clean and clear and beautiful, with no pesky weeds in the swimming area.

For the winter, the cottage has baseboard heating in every bedroom, both bathrooms, and the living and dining room. They are wifi controlled so you will arrive to a nice warm cottage. The cottage is very close to snowmobile trails and about half an hour away from Sir Sam's where you can ski, snowshoe and snowboard in the terrain park. They have a ski school and lots of programs for the kids. The cottage is also very close to Haliburton and people love the dog sledding tours through the forest! Closer to home, you can play on the frozen lake - shovel off a space to skate on the ice, make a curling rink, or just take a walk through the forest and enjoy the beauty! Or, stay in, put on a fire, and while away the days reading and relaxing, and playing cards or board games.

Inside is newly renovated and beautifully furnished with hardwood floors, an Aretmano dining table made from Indian rosewood, granite counter tops and high-end appliances. The kitchen is very well appointed and ideal for those who love to cook. The living room is spacious and open concept with a wood burning fireplace for those chilly evenings.

The three bedrooms are perfect for 2 couples with room for several children in the bunk bed in the middle bedroom (twin XL over queen), or 3 adult couples with 1 child, or 6 adults. The master bedroom has a king size bed, ensuite bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, and is flooded with daylight thanks to sliding glass doors on the south side, and a large window on the north side. The 3rd bedroom has two twin XL mattresses with a king size foam mattress topper. The topper can easily come off and the beds can be pulled apart for those who need to share a room, but want a separate bed.

All of our beds are top of the line and very comfortable, and our linens, always freshly laundered before your arrival, are cozy fleece and flannels in the winter, and cool cotton in the summer.

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 me know!
• Kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, baking dishes, utensils, serving dishes, cutting boards… and there are lots of cups, glasses, wine glasses, champagne flutes… 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 beach

We provide:
• Towels and linens
• Toilet paper
• Kleenex (please do not put down toilets)
• Paper towel
• A selection of shampoos and conditioners
• Body wash
• Facial cleanser
• Hair dryer
• Hand soap
• Dish soap and dishwasher soap
• A selection of tea and coffee, and some decaf options as well
• Coffee pot, espresso maker, and kettle
• White & brown sugar
• Salt & pepper
* Olive oil, balsamic and red wine vinegars
* Various condiments
* Firewood

We really encourage you to look in all the drawers in the dresser in the dining room, and in the kitchen, so you get an idea of what we have on hand .

BBQ:
We have a brand new Weber grill, and typically stock a couple of extra tanks of propane. We also have a charcoal BBQ for those of you who prefer to grill those steaks old school style.

Outdoor furniture:
We have outdoor couches and chairs and an outdoor dining set on the deck, and some chairs and a picnic table down on the beach.

Water:
We have a well that is checked regularly and has never had an issue, but it can taste a bit minerally. It is totally fine to drink, but you might prefer to bring some with you. Filtering the water works really well!

Entertainment:
The TV is a smart TV and you can use your Netflix account, and you can “cast” movies and Spotify from your devices.

There is an Xbox with some games, and it can also be used as a DVD player. There are a few DVDs at the cottage, and you can get others at the little store in Gooderham quite inexpensively. We are also pleased to provide a few board games and some books.

We have a blue tooth speaker in the master bedroom, and a speaker in the 3rd bedroom that you can use to play music from your smartphones/iPods etc…

Heating:
Every room has baseboard heating that we can turn on so the cottage will be warm if you are arriving in the winter.

Fireplace:
The fire is very efficient and adds a wonderful ambience at night.

Forget something?
The little store in Gooderham has 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…! Gooderham also boasts a remarkably well appointed LCBO, a gas station, and a Chinese/American diner.

Looking for something to do?

Check out this site for things to do in the Haliburton area:
http://www.myhaliburtonhighlands.com/what-s-happening-

You are about 20 minutes from Haliburton, which has some cute little stores and an art gallery to explore. Up River makes a very nice latte, and they have lovely things in the store. You can also grab lunch at one of the cafes (Baked and Battered, and Kozy Korner), or lunch or dinner at McKech’s, if you don’t feel like cooking.

Haliburton Wolf Centre is also open some days – but you should check online for opening times.

Minden is about 35 minutes away – and is also a cute little town for exploring. Rhubarb is a very nice restaurant for dinner – and is on the way to Minden. Bancroft is larger, but is farther.

Smoking:
One key thing… Please do not smoke in the cottage. If anyone does smoke outside, can you please dispose of all remains? Thank you so much!

We love our cottage and our neighbours, many of whom have been there for the past 50 years! We ask that you please be mindful of noise, especially at night.

PLEASE NOTE: Our property does not include the boathouse to the right of the beach (when you are facing the lake), or the boats leaning against the boathouse.



Property manager

Rich & Tanja

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Separate pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only. Please use ashtrays.
Accidents happen. We understand this. If you break something, please just let us know so we can replace it for the next people.
We deal with pet requests on a case by case basis. Please ask us.
Please take all of your food and garbage away with you when you leave. For weekly rentals we will provide a dump pass. (Dump is 5 minutes away).

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Highlands East

Located in Highlands East, this cottage is on the beach. Haliburton Highlands Museum and Haliburton Sculpture Forest are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Haliburton Rail Trail and Moon Shadows Estate Winery. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.

What's nearby

  • Contau Lake - 10 min drive
  • Head Lake Park - 22 min drive
  • Haliburton Rail Trail - 22 min drive
  • Haliburton Highlands Museum - 24 min drive
  • Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Graham's Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Cheong's Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Smokin' Jake's BBQ Shack - 4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lois W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cottage!
This lovely, well-equipped and well-maintained cottage made for a perfect stay! The common areas - kitchen, dining and living room had sufficient space for the 3 couples staying there. The dock, fire pit and comfy chairs made the days and evenings at the water a pleasure! But it was the massive beach that was the real game-changer and made it an exceptional place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic fall vacation spot.
We had a short but amazing stay at this cottage. It was more than large enough for the four of us, but felt very cozy at the same time. The kitchen was a absolute wonder to work in. It has everything you could possibly need to cook up some great dishes. Our primary reason for the trip was to find some interesting cycling in the area and we were not disappointed. The unexpected bonus was this beautiful cottage and it’s location overlooking the lake, even during the late fall. Our hosts were very responsive made our stay trouble free. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

David D., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best places to stay
One of the nicest cottage we know, located in a beautiful countryside. The place is breathtaking : superb view on a very quiet lake. The house is fantastic : comfy, very well equipped, stylish. Beds are wonderful. On the top of that, landlords are kind and helpful. We will come back !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greatness in Gooderham!
My husband, two children and I spent a wonderfully relaxing Family Day weekend at Rich and Tanja's delightful cottage! It was such a perfect getaway and the owners made it so easy for us! They were very responsive to any questions we had and were so thoughtful and generous! The cottage was spotlessly clean when we arrived, and the fact that they provide the linens and towels is a huge plus!!! Overall, an excellent experience!!

10/10 Excellent

Rob K., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Winter Getaway - Highly Recommended
This is a beautiful property. We used it for a four-night winter getaway over New Year's Eve. The cottage is both large and very cozy. It is beautifully decorated and very well maintained. It is well set up for winter: The heating system kept the cottage comfortable, the fireplace worked well (and had an ample supply of wood), the host had arranged for the walkway to be salted before our arrival and both the road on which the cottage is located and the driveway were plowed after it snowed. The kitchen is very well equipped (lots of appliances, cooking implements and even a dishwasher), the beds were very comfortable, the living/dining area accommodates many people comfortably and the view was spectacular. The large windows in the dining room and kitchen take good advantage of the vistas across the lake. The village of Gooderham is a five minute drive (and 30 minute walk...we walked there in the snow) and has basic necessities (grocery store, cafe, etc.). Communication with the host was fantastic - amongst the best I have ever experienced. She was responsive, helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this cottage and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Rich & Tanja

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Hey there, my wife and I are huge fans of VRBO. We've rented homes and apartments in different cities and we know the difference between a no frills rental and a really fantastic vacation rental experience and we're doing everything we can to make this an amazing experience for you. We absolutely love cottage living, but we're not so fond of the whole 'rustic' lumpy bed thing. When we're at the cottage we want to do all of the great outdoor cottage things by day and at night, cook a fabulous meal and drink nice wine beside a fire on the beach and then to be able to crawl into a beautiful, clean, ultra comfortable bed with freshly laundered linens. We're trying to combine that great luxury hotel experience with everything great that comes with Ontario cottaging ... If this is what you're looking for then we would love to hear from you.

Why they chose this property

This cottage has everything. A beautiful sandy beach, deep water off the dock. Southern exposure (sun all day long). Fire pit on the beach. Beautifully renovated. Luxury accommodation.

What makes this property unique

We're pretty sure that you'll love everything about our cottage, with all of the amenities and the fantastic location, but if a good night's sleep is high on your list then you've come to the perfect place! We guarantee that you won't find a more comfortable bed anywhere. The rental includes all bedding and guaranteed spotlessly clean, freshly laundered linens.
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