Dockside Drift Quintessential family cottage on renowned lake

Nestled on the sandy shores of Eagle Lake in Haliburton, Dockside Drift is perfect for families looking to unplug and unwind. Just steps from the lake, this peaceful hideaway offers everything you need for a classic Ontario cottage experience—morning coffee on the dock, barefoot afternoons in the sand, and starry skies by the fire at night. With room for simple living and memory-making, Dockside Drift is your front-row seat to lake life.

6 OF THE BEST FEATURES
1. Guests will love the prime lakefront location with clean, clear water and sandy beach.
2. Amenities such as unlimited wifi, internet TV, ensuite bathroom, and loads of water toys!
3. South-facing for all day sun on the dock, on a flat lot for ease of access to the lakefront.
4. Rainy day activities such as internet TV with huge DVD library and lots of board games.
5. A nostalgic "cottage county" experience with modern features like comfortable beds and couches.
6. Pet-friendly: Your adult dog is welcome, making it a perfect getaway for pet lovers.

OUTDOOR FEATURES
- Sand beach exposed in mid-late July; hard sand underfoot, shallow entry shoreline. Deeper swimming opportunities past the dock.
- Long dock out to 6ft of water.
- Great lake community: nearby cottagers enjoy the be-loved sand bar to the right of the cottage. A busy spot for boaters to beach and spontaneous games of beach volleyball to ensue.
- Large furnished deck with BBQ and seating.
- 8 light Adirondack chairs available to pull up at the dock, shoreline, or firepit area.
- Kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), lily pad, canoe, paddle boat for guest enjoyment!
- Outdoor playset for bigger kids, use at your own risk.
- Lakeside fire pit for evening campfires and s’mores.
- Dog-friendly environment: Cottages on both sides have dogs up throughout the summer for furry fun at the lake.
- Great privacy to the left of the cottage; neighbours to the right are closer in proximity.

AREA
- Conveniently located 5 minutes from Eagle Lake Country Market – groceries, LCBO, bakery, gas, & more.
- Haliburton Village is 20 minutes away for dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities:
- Pop into town for breakfast or brunch the local favourite, Kosy Korner.
- SIRCH Bistro, Castle Antiques and Abbey Gardens Food Hub provide great coffee and lunch options; treat yourself and make a dinner reservation at Rhubarb, The Post House or Pepper Mill. Don’t miss the Haliburton Farmers Market in the summer!
- The kids (& parents!) will love visiting Abbey Gardens, 15 minutes from the cottage – check out program & events calendar.
- Get some exercise and admire the outdoor art installation at Haliburton Sculpture Forest. Full list of self-guided hiking throughout Haliburton available on MyHaliburtonHighlands website.
- Yours Outdoors provides the most unique adventure tourism opportunities.

Saturday; CHECK IN TIME: 4 PM, Saturday; CHECK OUT TIME: 11 AM What to expect:

* Drinking water - water comes in through a well and runs through UV, sediment and carbon filters.
* Pillows and blankets are provided.
* Bed sheets, indoor and outdoor towels and kitchen linens are not provided - you will need to bring your own. Bed sizes are indicated in the listing.
* You will need to clean the cottage, remove all garbage and food, and ensure grounds/fire pit are free from garbage when you check out as per welcome book instructions.
* Should we have to do an emergency clean over and above and/or remove any garbage/recycling, fees will be applied per the Terms and Conditions you agreed to.
* BBQ Gas is provided.
* Smoking/vaping and the lighting of candles is not permitted within the cottage.
* Dockside Drift owners will allow one adult dog on approval.
* Please be sure to watch and clean up after your dog and do not allow it to wander to the neighbour's property.
* Water levels at the lake: you may notice that, when you arrive at the cottage, the lake level/shoreline may be different from the photos you saw on the listing. That's because water levels are controlled by the Trent-Severn Waterway(TSW). Historically, this means lake levels tend to be higher in June-July and drawn down in August-September. If you would like to learn more about water levels in Haliburton and Trent Lakes, check out this informative page on Parks Canada's website: " What is water management?" (https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/info/infonet/gestion-eau-water-management)

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Dysart, ON, CANADA

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Cancellation Policy: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges (less $185.00 taxable cancellation fee) will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 60 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 60 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

PAYMENT POLICY: The rental rate and all fees are subject to HST. A deposit of 30% is due upon booking. The balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival.

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