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Highland Hideaway
Dysart et al
Very well thought out 3 bedroom, 1 washroom family cottage on Drag Lake. The cottage features open concept kitchen and living room area with wood stove and wonderful view of the lake. The interior has recently been renovated and was very well thought out. All bedrooms are up a small flight of stairs from living room, running along back side of the cottage. Beautiful deck with table and chair set is perfect for evening meals. There is a child gate on the deck for added safety. Down a fight of stairs from the cottage, you will reach lower deck with fire table, loungers and small Bunkie. The Bunkie has a Double futon, TV and DVD player. A fold up table allows the Bunkie to double as separate office space or writers cabin. Down at the water enjoy the clear/clean waters of Drag Lake from the dock or small sand beach along the shoreline (beach appears mid August). There are numerous non-motorized watercraft available for you to explore the lake. You would have no trouble docking about at this cottage which is conveniently located under 10 minutes from Haliburton.
Rooms
Bedroom #1
1 Queen
Bedroom #2
1 Twin
Bedroom #2
1 Double
Bedroom #3
1 Twin
Bedroom #3
1 Double
Amenities
Essentials
- Hot Water
- Wood Stove
- Wireless Internet
- Portable Fans
- Water Cooler
- Drinking water (NOT potable)
- Cell Service
Family
- Bathtub
Location
- Sand Beach
- Lake Front
- Shallow entry to lake
Home Safety
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Fire Extinguisher
- Smoke Detector
Accommodations
- Cleaning Required Before Checkout
- Dog friendly (any size)
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker (drip)
- Dishes & Silverware
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
- Stove
- Dining table
- Blender
- Crock Pot
- Kettle
Car
- 2WD suitable
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Satellite or Cable
- Stereo
- Video Library
- Television
Lake Info
- Boating possible
- Great boating lake
Outdoor
- Deck
- Propane BBQ
- Kayak
- Fire Pit
- Life jackets (adult)
- SUP
- Muskoka Chairs
- Loungers
- Dock
- Lily Pad
Sports
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
Collection
- Classic Collection
- Pet Collection
Reviews
July 22, 2025 - Google
Beautiful cottage to enjoy nature at its finest
This was our second stay at Highland Hideaway. We love this cottage, the lake, and surrounding area. The off-dock swimming is fantastic! We also used the kayaks, float mat and SUP boards a ton. The cottage was clean and well-equipped. We explored Haliburton and Minden quite a bit. The whitewater preserve in Minden was a major highlight, plus Kawartha Dairy ice cream! We also did many hikes in the area (Buttermilk Falls, Ritchie Falls, Hawk Lake Log Chute). Highly recommend this cottage and rental agency.
September 30, 2024 - Google
Lots of deck space
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.
July 18, 2024 - Google
A relaxing and beautiful spot
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!
July 15, 2024 - Google
We will be back
by Cory Kawa
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.
September 12, 2023 - Google
Nature at its best.
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.
August 16, 2022 - Google
Lovely cottage with excellent waterfront.
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.
August 15, 2022 - Google
Excellent cottage on Drag Lake
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.
June 27, 2022 - Google
Cute and cosy
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.
September 27, 2021 - Google
What a cottage should be
Five of us spent a week at this cottage mid September. It's tiny but pretty perfect. We thought one bathroom would be a challenge but it worked out fine. The beds were comfortable and it was so quiet we all slept well. Having paddle boards and kayaks was especially great - we used them a lot. The lake is very shallow - not more than four feet in most places, so not really a swimming lake except for little kids but sitting on the dock for hours listening to music was a summertime experience even though we were late in the season. We would go back and hope to next summer.
Thanks for your review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at the cottage. As a quick point of clarification on water depth, the vast majority of lakes in the Haliburton area are reservoir lakes for the Trent Severn Water System. Lakes hold snow run off in the Spring, so water levels are higher in the earlier part of the season. Water levels start to recede early to mid August and are at their lowest in the Fall. On average, the depth of Drag Lake drops by about 6' from high levels in the Spring to low levels in the Fall. While Drag Lake is an extremely deep lake, this particular cottage is located in an area called Outlet Bay, which is more shallow than the main section of the lake. During June, the water is close to 10' deep in front of the cottage. By mid-August, the water is usually around 7' deep in front of the cottage. And by mid-September, the water is usually around 4' deep in front of the cottage. This is consistent with most lakes in our area. If you ever hear someone refer to August and September as beach season, this is why. Earlier in the season most beaches are under water and by August they slowly start to appear as water levels recede.
September 21, 2021 - Google
Cute cottage on a steep hill
by Marlene Jones
The cottage is cute and well appointed. The dock area provides ample Muskoka chairs, Pelican kayaks and paddle boards.The property, inside and out was very clean when we arrived. My only complaint is that the floors, although appearing clean, were not (our grandson ended up with dirty hands and feet after crawling around). The kitchen is very workable and most necessities are provided.The bedrooms are a lot smaller than featured on the website and the louvre doors are not practical in dulling the sounds of a crying baby at night. The cottage is conveniently located 15 minutes from the town of Haliburton. I recommend this cottage to a small group of people as storage space is quite limited.
August 31, 2021 - Google
Awesome Cottage
by Lisa Young
We had a fabulous week at the cottage. The cottage was clean and comfortable. The lake was crystal clear and just the right temperature. It was a super hot week so we spent most of our time on the dock and in the water. The cottage had ceiling fans so sleeping was very comfortable at night. Everything was there that you need. We enjoyed kayaking and swimming. My grandson had a blast. It was a lovely week. We would definitely rent again.
July 30, 2021 - Google
Perfect Getaway
by Ian C
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.
Thank you for your review. We really appreciate it.
July 7, 2021 - Google
Beautiful view from every level
The cottage was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed for an amazing holiday with our family!
June 30, 2021 - Google
Exceptional Views
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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