Highland Hideaway, Drag Lake

This was our second stay at Highland Hideaway, and we will be back. The cottage is a short drive to Haliburton. It has excellent Internet and Rogers cell service (not sure about the other carriers). A beautiful dock, lots of kayaks and paddleboards, excellent weed-free swimming from the dock, plenty of games to play, a cozy bunky for an extra guest, and comfy beds. The highlights for us are the swimming, the dock, and the location. This was our second time here and we plan to make it a third.
~ Cory Kawa

Date of stay: July 2024

We loved our stay at Highland Hideaway! The property is stunning, with gorgeous views and a very large dock. We had a fantastic time swimming and kayaking every day - thank you for including boats, SUP boards, life jackets and chairs - all in great condition - it is much appreciated! The cottage is cute and the perfect size for a family of 4 or 5 people. Fans in every room were a nice touch. The cottage was just what we needed to relax and connect with each other in a beautiful and peaceful place. We feel recharged and look forward to returning!
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Date of stay: July 2024

We had a very relaxing week as most of the summer traffic was absent and the location, while sharing the immediate area with other cottages, was very quiet. The cottage was well equipped in the kitchen and was very clean upon arrival. The south facing wall took full advantage of the big windows to bring the feel of the outdoors inside. We loved the view from inside as well as the numerous spots on three deck levels and a floating dock - great spot to enjoy a morning coffee. The hosts responded to our inevitable questions very quickly and patiently. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: September 2024

The cottage was very clean and comfortable. We really appreciated the new mattresses, the toys, the spices, the Wi-Fi and Netflix. Beautiful dock and sandy beach. The downside for us were the stairs and the proximity of the neighbours but the trade off was the beauty of it. You are nestled in the deep woods, We enjoyed walking the dog on the road once we got up the steep hill! We saw deer, and many species of birds. We would rent again.
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Date of stay: September 2023

This cottage was the perfect fit for our family. I liked location of the fire pit too. We used it most nights. One person who needed to work did so from the bunkie.
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Date of stay: June 2022

Cozy cottage nestled on Drag Lake (Outlet Bay). Had everything our little family of 4 could ask for, including a lilypad for the kids to play on in the water and kayaks to tour around in. Busier on the weekends, but the week was incredibly quiet, with only the sounds of the loons and water lapping against the dock. Despite the fans, the cottage was very hot during the heatwave with no blinds in the living area to shield it from the sun. Thankfully, it was only temporary and the water was perfect for swimming in, but something to consider if you hate the heat. Overall, we had a great time and hope to return next year.
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Date of stay: August 2022

We loved our stay at Highland Hideaway! The cottage was the perfect size for our small family. The ceilings fans were a huge bonus since we went during a very hot week in July. The kitchen was equipped with all of the basics though a few more bowls and spoons would be helpful. The multiple decks were a pleasure to relax on and eat our meals outdoors. The dock area was fabulous- so many watercraft to use and the floating may was a huge hit with our kids. We loved that this cottage was in between lakes so we had a lot to explore by kayak, but also a nice quiet area to swim. This cottage is also a short drive to Halliburton making it convenient to pick up groceries and odds and ends as needed.
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Date of stay: August 2022

Had a lovely week at this newly renovated cottage. Outdoor amenities were fantastic (kayaks, SUPs, floating devices). Large windows allow for exceptional views of the lake.
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Date of stay: June 2021

The cottage was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed for an amazing holiday with our family!
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Date of stay: July 2021

This little cottage was perfect for the four of us. There's tons of well maintained outside space, multiple decks, ample seating areas, a great big dock, umbrellas for the sun, great kayaks. Every aspect of the cottage was clean, felt almost new and very well-maintained. I think the best of it is the part of the lake its on. It's a thin-ish channel (maybe 500 feet across) that everyone who travels it by boat does so slowly. It means the outside of the cottage is calm, quiet and the water is inviting. There's no water-skiers, no-one ripping around all day. I've never rented on a quieter spot. The swimming is excellent (diving possible off the dock) and the cottage is well-appointed with everything you might want from the dock to the well-appointed kitchen. A great place that we hope to return to again.
~ Ian C

Date of stay: July 2021