Driftwood Cove, Kennisis Lake
- 5 bedrooms (2 King, 2 Queen, 2 Single)
- Bath: One 4PC, Two 3PC
- Water: Well - Tested safe to drink
Nature enthusiasts paradise! This 5 bedroom, 3 washroom Eco-log cottage is situated in a quiet bay on a 15 acre lot with over 1,150' of private shoreline. Conveniently located close to Haliburton Highlands Water Trails and Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve for additional outdoor adventures at any time of the year. The cottage itself features main floor with spacious, open concept, kitchen, living room and dining room with cathedral ceiling and air tight woodstove. Two spacious bedrooms and 3PC washroom are also located on the main floor. Upstairs is the master bedroom with private balcony and ensuite 4PC washroom. Also upstairs, is an open loft area with comfortable entertainment area and home office space. Downstairs, you will find two more bedrooms, 3PC washroom, den and games room including pool table, ping-pong and darts. From the basement you can walk out to beautifully landscaped yard with granite fire pit area. Down at the lake soak in the sun on the large dock, or take a dip from the sand beach or into deeper water off the end of the dock. The cottage is located in a quite bay, however, you can access the much larger main body of Kennisis Lake for miles of boating/snowmobiling. Access the Haliburton Forest & Wildlife reserve trails for snowmobiling during the winter, or hiking during the summer, directly off the cottage property. Gather the family and come explore this one of a kind property!
The Basics
- 5 bedrooms (2 King, 2 Queen, 2 Single)
- Bath: One 4PC, Two 3PC
- Water: Well - Tested safe to drink
The Waterfront
- 1180' of private shoreline
- Eastern Exposure
- On 15 acres of private property with hiking trails throughout.
- Muskoka Chairs (16)
- Paddleboat
- Canoe
- Kayak (2)
- Row boat
- Floating Lily Pad
- Water Trampoline
- Jumbo Jenga for the dock
- Axe throwing game set
- Fire pit
- Fire table on the dock (with grill)
The Extras
- 3,000 sq. ft. living space
- Hot tub
- Screened Porch
- Wireless Internet (unlimited)
- A/C (portable unit on main floor)
- Propane BBQ (direct feed)
- Gas stove
- Double sized air-fryer
- Coffee Maker
- Kuerig
- Blender
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Extra bar fridge (2)
- Stand alone ice maker
- Waffle Maker
- Blender
- Dishwasher
- TV (3)
- DVD
- Fire TV stick (need to login to your own accounts)
- Fireplace
- Pellet Stove (downstairs)
- Washer/Dryer
- Pool Table
- Ping-Pong (can be set-up on top of pool table)
- Darts
- Snowshoes (5 sets)
- "Four square" volleyball/badminton net
- Slack line
Limitations
- Weekly booking only during July & August
- No cats due to family allergies
- Maximum of 1 small dog permitted
- Limited cell reception (1 bar)
Special Considerations
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Rents: Sunday - Sunday
Winter Rentals: Yes
Linen: Not Supplied
Maximum of 8 adults per booking
| Dates | Week | Weekend | 3-Nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late Fall 2023 Oct 10 / 23 - Dec 21 / 23 |
$4,390 | $1,570 | $2,200 |
| Christmas/New Years 2024 Dec 22 / 23 - Jan 7 / 24 |
$5,020 | n/a | $2,360 |
| Early Winter 2024 Jan 8 / 24 - Feb 15 / 24 |
$4,390 | $1,570 | $2,200 |
*4% discount offered for payments made by cheque, money order, or Interac money e-transfer.
**Pet fees for pet-friendly cottages: $100 1st pet, $50 per additional pet (subject to owner approval)
Customer Reviews
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The cottage itself was lovely, just the right balance between kick-back comfort and high end amenities. However, the location was a little too remote for our family. Access to grocery stores required at least a 30 minute drive. We were also disappointed that the waterfront was quite weedy and that there were significant goose droppings all over the area between the cottage and lake. When we contacted the management company, we were advised to rake the droppings into the woods. We were not prepared to spend our vacation doing property maintenance. We feel that someone should have been sent to clean up the lakefront.
~ Linda Brankston
Date of stay: August 2023
All-Season Cottage Rentals' Response:
Thanks for taking the time to share your review. Yes, the cottage is way around the top side of Kennisis Lake, almost at the end of the road, bordering the Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve. If you carry on to the end of the road, you have direct access to the Haliburton Highlands Water Trails with endless paddling opportunities down the Kennisis River into Red Pine Lake and beyond. The closest store is in West Guilford, which is about 30 minutes from the cottage, so you certainly want to come prepared in term of groceries/supplies. The cottage has approximately 1,800 feet of water frontage. The water is clean and clear in beach area and off the end of the dock, but does get weedy as you go further into the bay (a great spot to fish or to see Moose!). Unfortunately, as with any property on the lake with lawn and beach shoreline, Geese can be an issue. The property is cleared of Goose droppings between groups, but it is up to the guests to maintain during their stay. Staff does not attend daily to clean lawn and waterfront. Generally speaking, while people are around the Geese will stay away, but if there is no one around they can make a mess pretty quickly. This is a common issue for any waterfront property with shallow access and a lawn area. I hope this info is helpful for the benefit of future guests in determining if the cottage is a good fit for your family.
We Just completed our second rental of Driftwood Cove over the winter holidays. Our family has two teenagers. We enjoyed how private the location was. The view across the bay is stunning with no cottages. Our family enjoyed playing the games that Driftwood Cove supplied and going on winter hikes throughout the area. Driftwood Cove has a beautiful stone fireplace in the common area for wood burning. I noticed the beautiful carpets placed throughout the cottage. There were also plenty of warm colourful quilts and afghan blankets placed in the common areas and bedrooms. The wifi was excellent and there was no complaints from the teens. We would definately rent again! Thank you Driftwood Cove.
~ Robert/Jillian
Date of stay: January 2022
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Date of stay: January 2022
Total experience was wonderful.
Accommodations suited our family re bedroom layout, bathroom facilities, kitchen/dining set up. Huge dock was well used.
~ Steve Oulahen
Date of stay: July 2022
This cottage has everything you need for an unforgettable vacation. The kids spent most of the time at the large dock playing in the water on the lily pad and water trampoline. Dock also had a large umbrella which was great!
Cottage is very spacious yet cozy at the same time. It was a very comfortable place and we will likely book again.
~ Dave Rogowsky
Date of stay: July 2022
We had the best time at Driftwood Cove. The cottage is so beautiful with lots of space for people to hang out in and not feel on top of each other. The beds were comfy and clean and the kitchen had everything you could want.
The lake is beautiful and so quiet, a great place to swim and go for a paddle. Would definitely come back!
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Date of stay: June 2021
Great cottage with all the amenities and a fabulous dock in a beautiful setting.
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Date of stay: July 2021
Loved our family stay- a week of golf, baby fun, and family dinners. May choose a later date next year due to mosquitoes as hiking was not on the menu. Overall a beautiful cottage, thanks to the Haliburton Cottages team for great service!
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Date of stay: July 2021
Perfect cottage and remote property location for our family of 10. Lots of space inside and out. The extra large dock was fabulous with lots of water toys available. Unfortunately the water trampoline didn't have enough air in it to use, but we kept very busy with all the other toys available for use. The fire pit was the perfect gathering place for evenings and we all enjoyed our week together. I would recommend a good vacuum and a full cleaning of the house to be included for the price we paid for the week. Overall, it was a great property and I would definitely consider renting this property in the future.
~ Devona Allin
Date of stay: August 2021
All-Season Cottage Rentals' Response:
Thanks for your review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have one quick point to confirm with respect to cleaning. There are cleaners that come in between each group. While we do ask guests to wash and return all dishes, and to leave the cottage neat and tidy behind themselves, there is cleaning included in the rental cost. The cleaners will scrub toilets/tubs, sanitize kitchen and washroom, mop floors, dust, etc to ensure that guests are arriving to a clean and welcoming cottage.
Really great place. Lots of privacy and quiet time. Enjoyed everything about it with my family.
~ Matt
Date of stay: September 2021
