Cottage in Dysart and Others
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
The front of the cottage is a 38-foot screened-in verandah, facing west, over-looking the lake. It is a very comfortable spot to sit and enjoy the view of the lake or sunset; Choose to sit in one of our cedar muskoka chairs, our old fashioned swing, or on our wicker sectional. There is a hummingbird feeder just outside the screen which is visited often by birds and the occasional raccoon.
Through the verandah doors, you will enter our family room/common area with reclining sofas, a stone floor to ceiling fireplace and a 48" tv. There is satellite Tv, roku, wifi, dvd plus movies, and sound bar.
The common area also has two dining tables for all to sit around and eat or play games.
The kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer (also another full size one on the verandah), a stove, microwave, coffemaker, 4-slice toaster, blender, Keurig, dishwasher, water cooler and all dinnerware, pots/pans, bakeware you will need.
There are four bedrooms. The first bedroom off of the kitchen, is a king size bedroom with a toilet and sink facility and a wide screen Roku tv with satellite. The second bedroom is a smaller room off of the tv area with a queen size bed and a tv. The third bedroom also has a king size bed and a tv. The fourth bedroom is what we would consider the kids room, with two bunks beds. The first bunkbed has two single beds and the second bunkbed has two double beds. The main bathroom is between bedroom 3 and 4, and consists of a toilet, sink and full size bathtub/shower facility.
The king beds only include sheets, but blankets and pillows are provided for all.
There is also a closet full of board games and playing cards.
Off the verandah, outside, is a side deck with more cedar muskoka chairs and a barbecue (propane included). There is a firepit (firewood included), picnic table, benches and a large tree hammock all ready for your enjoyment. The playground located on the opposite side of the cottage to the lakefront, is the small child play area with a slide and swing.
We also have a TyeDee Steel Bin outside for your garbage, to keep animals (including raccoons, bears, etc) away.
7 Boats are Included:
-12 Foot aluminum rowboat
-14 Foot aluminum (takes up to a 30 HP outboard engine not supplied)
-16 foot canoe
-9 foot Pelican Zest (sit on) Kayak
-10 foot Kayak (sit in)
-5 person paddleboat
-18 foot Crosswind Tandem (2-person) Sea Kayak.
Assortment of life jackets, oars, paddles, anchors, ropes, and whistles included.
Off our dock, it is quite shallow for swimming, with a gradual incline in depth and a nice sandy bottom. Great swimming area for children. We have two swim rafts; one with a slide to cool off and plunge into the lake, and the other is great to jump off of, but also a haven for sun-worshippers with built-in lounge chairs with cupholders.
Our lake is a three lake chain made up of Big Boshkung, Little Boshkung and Twelve Mile Lake. There is great fishing whether you want to fish off of the dock or from one of our boats. The species found in our lakes include lake trout, small and largemouth bass, yellow perch, lake whitefish and pike.
There is also a boat launch, which is walking distance from our cottage; if you bring your own boat.
Through the verandah doors, you will enter our family room/common area with reclining sofas, a stone floor to ceiling fireplace and a 48" tv. There is satellite Tv, roku, wifi, dvd plus movies, and sound bar.
The common area also has two dining tables for all to sit around and eat or play games.
The kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer (also another full size one on the verandah), a stove, microwave, coffemaker, 4-slice toaster, blender, Keurig, dishwasher, water cooler and all dinnerware, pots/pans, bakeware you will need.
There are four bedrooms. The first bedroom off of the kitchen, is a king size bedroom with a toilet and sink facility and a wide screen Roku tv with satellite. The second bedroom is a smaller room off of the tv area with a queen size bed and a tv. The third bedroom also has a king size bed and a tv. The fourth bedroom is what we would consider the kids room, with two bunks beds. The first bunkbed has two single beds and the second bunkbed has two double beds. The main bathroom is between bedroom 3 and 4, and consists of a toilet, sink and full size bathtub/shower facility.
The king beds only include sheets, but blankets and pillows are provided for all.
There is also a closet full of board games and playing cards.
Off the verandah, outside, is a side deck with more cedar muskoka chairs and a barbecue (propane included). There is a firepit (firewood included), picnic table, benches and a large tree hammock all ready for your enjoyment. The playground located on the opposite side of the cottage to the lakefront, is the small child play area with a slide and swing.
We also have a TyeDee Steel Bin outside for your garbage, to keep animals (including raccoons, bears, etc) away.
7 Boats are Included:
-12 Foot aluminum rowboat
-14 Foot aluminum (takes up to a 30 HP outboard engine not supplied)
-16 foot canoe
-9 foot Pelican Zest (sit on) Kayak
-10 foot Kayak (sit in)
-5 person paddleboat
-18 foot Crosswind Tandem (2-person) Sea Kayak.
Assortment of life jackets, oars, paddles, anchors, ropes, and whistles included.
Off our dock, it is quite shallow for swimming, with a gradual incline in depth and a nice sandy bottom. Great swimming area for children. We have two swim rafts; one with a slide to cool off and plunge into the lake, and the other is great to jump off of, but also a haven for sun-worshippers with built-in lounge chairs with cupholders.
Our lake is a three lake chain made up of Big Boshkung, Little Boshkung and Twelve Mile Lake. There is great fishing whether you want to fish off of the dock or from one of our boats. The species found in our lakes include lake trout, small and largemouth bass, yellow perch, lake whitefish and pike.
There is also a boat launch, which is walking distance from our cottage; if you bring your own boat.
Amenities at Haliburton Lakefront Sleeps 8 + 7 Boats Included + 2 Swim Rafts & 2 King Beds
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Dysart and Others
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsThe property offers a wonderful waterfront experience with clear lake water and great amenities. Comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and fun water activities for all ages make it an ideal choice for a family vacation.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Laurie was very responsive and helped us when we had any questions. Perfect for the kids to swim! We had the best time
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2025
Loved it, except it really needs a/c - SO HOT. Best equipped with everything we needed except linens & great swimming. Host was lovely, too.
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2025
A nice place to stay. Space was more than adequate for each room and beds were comfortable. Weather was great, albeit very hot, but the fans in the bedrooms helped a lot. Cottage was decently clean, tidy, and extremely well stocked with kitchen supplies, games, etc. The dishwasher was a godsend with 7 people making so many dirty dishes. In terms of cost, it is reasonably priced for the current rental market, especially given the number of people it can accommodate. Only drawback for me was the very steep terrain to get down to the lake, not suitable for anyone who is a falls risk or has mobility issues. Also, there was no cupboard to put any pantry supplies (non-perishable foods), so we had to leave it on the counter which decreased the limited counter space further. The only other issue, which had nothing to do with the cottage itself, was that everyone who swam in the lake complained of severe itching afterwards. Obviously a problem with the lake water as it consistently happened each time people swam. Overall, a nice rental for larger groups.
6 / 10Average·Sep 2023
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this quintessential Ontario lakefront cottage for our annual family vacation including the dogs.
The cottage is relatively private from the neighbors. The lake was not too busy and the location was good for supplies (the bakery in Carnarvon) and water.
We very much enjoyed the screened in porch (almost all meals), open deck (BBQ & drinks), the dock, swimming area and boats.
The beds were some of the best cottage beds we have encountered.
However, cleanliness of the kitchen and bathroom was an issue. We arrived late in the day and when starting dinner discovered that plates were not clean - there was residual food on some. When we got the draining board and dish rack out we discovered that both, particularly the rack, were grungy. Everything was now going in the dishwasher. The cutlery also needed a wash and particularly the cutlery tray which had crumbs and other bits. It all took two dishwasher loads. Very disappointing to always have to inspect every pot and utensil before use.
And then there was the bathroom. It didn't take much to see the brown streaks on the side of the toilet tank by the flush handle. Thank goodness we had a container of pandemic antiseptic wipes.
We have two non-shedding poodles but found we swept up a lot of hairs from other dogs when cleaning up to leave.
The slope from cottage to lake was steeper than expected from the photos and children will need close supervision. The swimming was great for kids & adults.
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Top rated by guests
9Outstanding
(21 Ratings)
The property offers a wonderful waterfront experience with clear lake water and great amenities. Comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and fun water activities for all ages make it an ideal choice for a family vacation.
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