Shimmering Shores, Twelve Mile Lake
- 5 bedrooms (1 King, 3 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Single)
- Bath: One 4PC, Two 3PC
- Water: tested safe to drink
- End of stay garbage pick-up included.
- Clean fee of $325 plus HST, per booking.



Escape to the beauty and serenity of the Haliburton Highlands with a stay at our charming 5-bedroom, 3-washroom lakeside cottage on prestigious Twelve Mile Lake! Our centrally located property provides easy access to all of the area's main attractions. The Rhubarb restaurant, Boshkung Brewery, The Peppermill and The Millpond are all minutes from the cottage. Enjoy a quick 15-minute drive to Sir Sam's Ski & Bike or a scenic 20-minute ride to the Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve. Abbey Garden's and Haliburton Highlands brewery are just 10 minutes away, making it easy to sample some of the area's best local food and drink. Ideal for families with young children, our cottage offers a cozy and comfortable retreat where you can relax and unwind. One highlight of this property is the Southern exposure, providing ALL DAY sun. Another highlight is incredible deep-water swimming off the dock into the crystal clear and weed-free waters of Twelve Mile Lake. Twelve Mile Lake is part of one of Haliburton's most prestigious three-lake chains offering miles of boating and endless opportunities for fishing. If you prefer to stick closer to home, there are lots of water toys available for endless hours of family fun on the water. With ample space for everyone to spread out and plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to keep kids entertained, this is the perfect place to create lasting memories. So why wait? Book your stay today and experience the beauty of Haliburton firsthand!
The Basics
- 5 bedrooms (1 King, 3 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Single)
- Bath: One 4PC, Two 3PC
- Water: tested safe to drink
- End of stay garbage pick-up included.
- Clean fee of $325 plus HST, per booking.
The Waterfront
- Southern exposure
- 215' of private water frontage
- Lakeside deck
- Dock
- 2-person kayak
- SUP board
- Kids kayak (2)
- Floating lily pad
The Extras
- Approximately 3,000 sq. ft. living space
- Wireless internet (unlimited data)
- Smart TV (2)
- Washer/dryer
- Second full size fridge
- Automatic back-up generator
- Fireplace
- Microwave
- Coffee maker (drip)
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Foos ball
- Kids play room
- Pack'n'play available
- Puzzles and board games for all ages
- Propane BBQ
- Fire table
- Muskoka chairs (4)
- Outdoor dining table
Limitations
- Weekly bookings only during July & August
Special Considerations
Check-in: 2:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Rents: Sunday - Sunday
Winter Rentals: Yes
Linen: Supplied
Maximum of 6 adults per booking
Dates | Week | Weekend | 3-Nights |
---|---|---|---|
Late Fall 2023 Oct 10 / 23 - Dec 21 / 23 |
$2,930 | $950 | $1,420 |
Christmas/New Years 2024 Dec 22 / 23 - Jan 7 / 24 |
$3,140 | n/a | $1,420 |
Early Winter 2024 Jan 8 / 24 - Feb 15 / 24 |
$2,930 | $950 | $1,420 |
Family Day Weekend 2024 Feb 16 / 24 - Feb 19 / 24 |
$2,930 | n/a | $1,420 |
Late Winter/Early Spring 2024 Feb 20 / 24 - May 16 / 24 |
$2,930 | $950 | $1,420 |
Late Spring 2024 May 21 / 24 - Jun 27 / 24 |
$3,140 | $950 | $1,420 |
Early Summer 2024 Jun 28 / 24 - Jul 11 / 24 |
$4,340 | n/a | n/a |
Peak Summer 2024 Jul 12 / 24 - Aug 15 / 24 |
$4,490 | n/a | n/a |
Late Summer 2024 Aug 16 / 24 - Aug 29 / 24 |
$4,340 | n/a | n/a |
Labour Day Weekend 2024 Aug 30 / 24 - Sep 2 / 24 |
$3,140 | n/a | $1,420 |
Early Fall 2024 Sep 3 / 24 - Oct 10 / 24 |
$3,140 | $950 | $1,420 |
Thanksgiving Weekend 2024 Oct 11 / 24 - Oct 14 / 24 |
$3,140 | n/a | $1,420 |
Late Fall 2024 Oct 15 / 24 - Dec 19 / 24 |
$2,930 | $950 | $1,420 |
Christmas/New Years 2025 Dec 20 / 24 - Jan 5 / 25 |
$3,140 | n/a | $1,420 |
*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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Clean, comfortable beds, lots of room, excellent Wi-fi service, great swimming. A beautiful and well equipped home on an excellent swimming lake. The only minor flaw is a significant amount of motorized boat traffic on the weekends, but it didn’t interfere with our enjoyment.
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Date of stay: August 2023