Cottage in Algonquin Highlands
4 guests · 2 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
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this cottage rental
Sunrise Cottage: A Private Waterfront Retreat on Halls Lake
While this home is listed as a Waterfront Cottage on Halls Lake, we’ve always called it Sunrise Cottage. You’ll understand why the moment you’re on the dock before anyone else wakes up, coffee in hand, loons calling across the water, and the sky shifting from pink to gold. This is the morning you’ve been promising yourself.
Two bedrooms. Private waterfront. Five watercraft waiting on your dock, no rental fees, no reservations needed. This is a getaway on one of Haliburton's cleanest, deepest, and quietest lakes.
THE SUNRISE COTTAGE:
Inside, it’s the kind of place that only exists after years of family walking through the door. The screen door still swings with that familiar creak, the one that means someone's heading to the dock with a towel over their shoulder, or coming back in for another round of drinks.
With two queen bedrooms, a full bath and a kitchen built for actual cooking, the space is as functional as it is charming. The living room faces the water through oversized windows, so you can catch the sunrise without even leaving the couch.
THE LAKE:
The dock is yours alone. No sharing with neighbours; no jockeying for space.
Five watercraft are waiting for you: two kayaks, a canoe, a stand-up paddleboard, and a pedal boat. Rentals run $200+ a day elsewhere; here, they’re just sitting on your dock. We provide life jackets in every size, kids included.
Halls Lake is the "insider pick" in Haliburton County. It’s quieter than the tourist-heavy lakes and deeper and cleaner than most. The water is weed-free, no murky lake-bottom surprises when you jump off the dock. When the sun drops, there’s a firepit with wood already stacked. Watch the sky go from pink to purple to more stars than you remembered existed.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY:
"Watching the full moon rise while sitting by the firepit was a highlight." - Paul
"This was our second (and definitely not last!) time staying at this beautiful lake house." - Ryan
"Easy ladder in and out of the water. Great lake location where you could jump in right off the dock." - Brandi
"Every item I’d forgotten was stocked, which made our stay incredibly easy." - Nathan
WHO THIS IS FOR:
This cottage is for couples craving stillness, small families who want their kids off screens and into the lake, and remote workers who've earned a view better than their office wall.
20 minutes to Minden for supplies or 10 minutes to Carnarvon for Rhubarb, The Peppermill, and Haliburton Highlands Brewing. You can even walk to Marion's for fish and chips (order the halibut). Algonquin Park and the Dorset Tower are easy day trips, but honestly? Most guests never leave the dock.
PACK LIGHT:
The dock has everything you need. Inside, it's set up the way we'd want to arrive: real sheets (not rental-thin ones), beach towels so you don't pack wet ones home, and a kitchen with actual tools.
Families: Pack'n Play, highchair, and baby bath are here.
Pets: Your well-behaved dog is welcome; we just ask that you keep them leashed outside and clean up after them.
Connectivity: Reliable WiFi for streaming and video calls, plus cell service.
Parking: Space for 2 vehicles.
The last morning is always the hardest. You'll sit on that dock with your coffee, watching the mist rise one more time, already planning your next trip.
IMPORTANT PROPERTY NOTES:
Garbage: We do not have curbside garbage collection. A quick stop at the landfill on your way out keeps wildlife where it belongs. Garbage bags, landfill pass and directions are provided on arrival.
Taxes & Licensing: We are a registered short-term rental (STR) License: #STR25-00116. Our nightly rate includes the mandatory 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) as required by the Township of Algonquin Highlands By-law.
Security & Safety: For the protection of our guests and the property, multiple exterior motion-triggered Blink cameras monitor the driveway, parking area, and the property boundary line near the shed. No cameras inside the cottage or toward guest outdoor living spaces.
While this home is listed as a Waterfront Cottage on Halls Lake, we’ve always called it Sunrise Cottage. You’ll understand why the moment you’re on the dock before anyone else wakes up, coffee in hand, loons calling across the water, and the sky shifting from pink to gold. This is the morning you’ve been promising yourself.
Two bedrooms. Private waterfront. Five watercraft waiting on your dock, no rental fees, no reservations needed. This is a getaway on one of Haliburton's cleanest, deepest, and quietest lakes.
THE SUNRISE COTTAGE:
Inside, it’s the kind of place that only exists after years of family walking through the door. The screen door still swings with that familiar creak, the one that means someone's heading to the dock with a towel over their shoulder, or coming back in for another round of drinks.
With two queen bedrooms, a full bath and a kitchen built for actual cooking, the space is as functional as it is charming. The living room faces the water through oversized windows, so you can catch the sunrise without even leaving the couch.
THE LAKE:
The dock is yours alone. No sharing with neighbours; no jockeying for space.
Five watercraft are waiting for you: two kayaks, a canoe, a stand-up paddleboard, and a pedal boat. Rentals run $200+ a day elsewhere; here, they’re just sitting on your dock. We provide life jackets in every size, kids included.
Halls Lake is the "insider pick" in Haliburton County. It’s quieter than the tourist-heavy lakes and deeper and cleaner than most. The water is weed-free, no murky lake-bottom surprises when you jump off the dock. When the sun drops, there’s a firepit with wood already stacked. Watch the sky go from pink to purple to more stars than you remembered existed.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY:
"Watching the full moon rise while sitting by the firepit was a highlight." - Paul
"This was our second (and definitely not last!) time staying at this beautiful lake house." - Ryan
"Easy ladder in and out of the water. Great lake location where you could jump in right off the dock." - Brandi
"Every item I’d forgotten was stocked, which made our stay incredibly easy." - Nathan
WHO THIS IS FOR:
This cottage is for couples craving stillness, small families who want their kids off screens and into the lake, and remote workers who've earned a view better than their office wall.
20 minutes to Minden for supplies or 10 minutes to Carnarvon for Rhubarb, The Peppermill, and Haliburton Highlands Brewing. You can even walk to Marion's for fish and chips (order the halibut). Algonquin Park and the Dorset Tower are easy day trips, but honestly? Most guests never leave the dock.
PACK LIGHT:
The dock has everything you need. Inside, it's set up the way we'd want to arrive: real sheets (not rental-thin ones), beach towels so you don't pack wet ones home, and a kitchen with actual tools.
Families: Pack'n Play, highchair, and baby bath are here.
Pets: Your well-behaved dog is welcome; we just ask that you keep them leashed outside and clean up after them.
Connectivity: Reliable WiFi for streaming and video calls, plus cell service.
Parking: Space for 2 vehicles.
The last morning is always the hardest. You'll sit on that dock with your coffee, watching the mist rise one more time, already planning your next trip.
IMPORTANT PROPERTY NOTES:
Garbage: We do not have curbside garbage collection. A quick stop at the landfill on your way out keeps wildlife where it belongs. Garbage bags, landfill pass and directions are provided on arrival.
Taxes & Licensing: We are a registered short-term rental (STR) License: #STR25-00116. Our nightly rate includes the mandatory 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) as required by the Township of Algonquin Highlands By-law.
Security & Safety: For the protection of our guests and the property, multiple exterior motion-triggered Blink cameras monitor the driveway, parking area, and the property boundary line near the shed. No cameras inside the cottage or toward guest outdoor living spaces.
Amenities at Waterfront Cottage on Halls Lake
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Algonquin Highlands
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
We didn’t get to stay long but would happily come back. The hospitality was amazing and everything was very clean and in perfect condition when we arrived. Thank you for hosting us!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2024
I brought my son, his wife and my 15 year old grandson for the last week of August. We used the kayaks, paddle boost and SUP so everyone was happy. The cottage was lovely and the beds super comfortable. Everything we needed was supplied, better than most cottages we have rented. Everything was in good working order. Not t so much luck fishing this time around but had fun trying. Alison checked in in via email regularly. We would return to this cottage.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2024
We had a fantastic stay! The lake is incredible clean and warm, the best swimming lake we have been to in a long time. Rock entrance with sand bottom and no gross weeds. The cottage was really well appointed and exceptionally clean. Coffee on the deck was a highlight in the mornings with that view. Alison was super responsive and very helpful. We will absolutely be staying again. Thanks Alison!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2024
We had a wonderful time at this cottage. We felt comfortable and at home from the moment we arrived. Watching the full moon rise while sitting by the firepit was a highlight. Alison, our host, was fantastic...communicative and full of great suggestions. We plan to be back.
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Top rated by guests
9.2Outstanding
(21 Ratings)
"We didn’t get to stay long but would happily come back. The hospitality was amazing and everything was very clean and in perfect condition when we arrived. Thank you for hosting us!"
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