The crystal clear blue water of Lake Kennisis is perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing. Or, maybe just relaxing and taking in the breathtaking vistas from the edge of your dock. The drawback, maybe for some, is it’s a busy lake, especially on the weekends, when the boaters and jet skies zip back and forth. Yet, that doesn’t stop the canoers and kayakers who quietly glide by closer to the shoreline- it’s a perfect balance.
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Clarice
Wow! This is place is beautiful. I can imagine myself spending the weekend here. A bonfire sounds fun. I am pretty sure my kids would love it. Thank you for sharing this beautiful property. We look forward to visiting.
Ami Bhat
I love the whole waterfront location – that itself makes it so refreshing. Add to that the space is filled with natural light and is not too cluttered. And the bonus are the activities that keep you occupied around the water. Totally a place I would love to rent
The.Holidaymaker
Happy to hear you like the aesthetic of this cottage rental.
Maria Veloso
What a beautiful place! The lake is my favorite place to be, as I love the diversity of activities they offer. I like how this cottage provides a designated home office space. I absolutely love all the windows, which allow all the light and air to enter and keep the space cool and well-ventilated. I’d like to stay here sometime in the future because of the stunning views, the comfortable rooms, and the tranquil atmosphere.
The.Holidaymaker
So happy to hear you like it too! The views are amazing at Kennisis Lake.
Emma
I love that dining table. I would definitely be sat at that playing cards or something. This place is fantastic. The firepit is also amazing. I like a good mix of indoor and outdoor hang out space so this is perfect.
The.Holidaymaker
This is it then! Equally awesome outdoor spaces with indoor spaces. And the dining room was my favourite room in this cottage.
Alison
Oh, this brings back such great memories for me! I spent a lot of time in Haliburton, in fact, I got married there at Redstone Lake! Kennisis Lake is beautiful and this cabin is stunning. What a perfect getaway!
The.Holidaymaker
Small world that you got married on Redstone Lake. What a great memory location for a wedding!
Jennifer Prince
How nice that you did a review like this! We have a few Airbnbs, and I know the owners appreciate the post — it would convince me to stay there. The hammocks are such a great addition, too. Perfect for relaxing with a book or taking a nap!
The.Holidaymaker
Yes, it’s a great relaxing place to stay, there’s just something so relaxing about a hammock.
Bea Pinnegar
What a fantastic recommedation! Lake Kennisis sounds like a beautiful place. If I’m ever on that side – I’m definitely staying at H2H Cottage. Hopefully, I get to kayak and paddleboard in the lake soon – Thanks for this guide!
The.Holidaymaker
Happy to hear you would like to stay here when you’re next in Ontario.
Leah
Wow what a beautiful place to stay! I don’t think I’d ever want to leave.
The.Holidaymaker
It’s always hard to leave a place when it’s as beautiful as this.
Lasma
You always find the best properties! I know where to come when I need one 😍 And will save it as well.
The.Holidaymaker
It’s kind of my thing. I’m obsessed with finding amazing places to stay- both close to home and abroad.
Carol Colborn
What a cottage beauty. Everything is perfect, spacious yet cozy. I love that office where I can write! And the views are awesome.
The.Holidaymaker
Yes, the home office does have views that might be a bit distracting, but definitely inspiring.
Agnes
Kennisis Lake H2H Cottage looks like a dream. The place and surroundings are just stunning, with so much greenery, quiet, and beautiful. The interior is so cozy and comfy that I would love to stay there. I love the views from the terraces.
The.Holidaymaker
It’s a wonderful place to get away to any time of year.
Petra
This looks so lovely! I also fall in love with that dining room. Such a cute design!
The.Holidaymaker
I know, isn’t that dining room simply perfect!
Noel Morata
I love the total organic vibe and natural quality of this place and all the furniture fits so perfectly in this setting. I would love to visit and stay there a weekend and do a campfire with all those beautiful lites and enjoy the gorgeous views from all the rooms especially the bedrooms. What an inspiring getaway place this is.
The.Holidaymaker
It sounds like you would quite like this getaway, and there is no better place than having a campfire at night.
Renata - www.byemyself.com
This is such a beautiful house. I would spend my entire vacation sitting on the bed watching over the lake – this is such an incredible view! I also like the kitchen a lot – it’s rustic yet very post, a unique combination. All in all, I’m sure it’s a great place to spend some relaxing days.
The.Holidaymaker
This is a definite relaxing getaway. Happy to hear you like the interior.
Kelly
I love the Haliburton area and this “cottage” sure looks better and cozier than staying at a resort. Judging from all the greenery, I agree with you that the Fall would be beautiful. I’m also into Winter these days, so that would be my preferred time…..except of course for the drive.
The.Holidaymaker
It sounds like you would enjoy this cottage in all seasons. I agree, it will be wonderful in the fall and as the night get colder.
Joanna
I love the remote location of this cabin and its rustic decor. I can imagine spending some cold nights there, with that beautiful fireplace on, and that gorgeous lake view in sight. What a beautiful oasis of peacefulness!
The.Holidaymaker
Yes, cozy up in front of the fire on those cold chilly nights are equally as wonderful. That’s why this is such a wonderful cottage in all seasons.
Erin
Wow, I love the views from H2H Cottage! I would definitely want to do one of those lazy mornings you mentioned! And trails sound great too. Looks like the perfect place for a getaway.
The.Holidaymaker
It is indeed the perfect getaway place to stay to recharge and reconnect.
Puloma Bhattacharya
The H2H lake cottage is nothing short of luxury complete cozy interiors and stunning lake views resembling a tree house. The entrance is a beautiful setting decked up with Adirondack chairs and mason jar lighting. The contemporary rustic decor and a dedicated working space is certainly a bonus feature of this cottage rental. Sneaking in an afternoon nap in one of those hammocks is amazing! A completely off grid recommendation to spend a vacation.
Lisa
I love the look of this place – especially the kitchen. I don’t think I’d want to leave at the end of my stay!
The.Holidaymaker
Getaway places are always hard to leave. Especially ones that have great views like this one.
Aireona
I love that interior design and wood. What a beautiful space. I’m sure it was a lovely place to stay.
The.Holidaymaker
Yes, the interior has all the cozy feels of the natural wood. Just want you would expect to find in a cottage.
Rhonda
That looks so perfect. Surrounded by the canopy of trees yet right there on the lake. I like this retreat.
The.Holidaymaker
It’s your very own treehouse with a lake. Happy to hear you would like this as a relaxing retreat.
Carolin
Some cool features at this place (e.g. the decoration and I love the huge wooden table). You mentioned that this one here is pet-friendly. Where is the dog? 😀
The.Holidaymaker
Yes, there are some cool features that make this cottage rental in Ontario a little extra special. Pet friendly, you might have missed our dog looking out the window of the bedroom. He was sad to leave this property as much as we were.
Linda (LD Holland)
We are home for most of the summer this year and were thinking about a getaway. The Kennisis Lake H2H cottage looks like something we should consider. A spot on the waterfront would be the perfect relaxing treat. Good to know though that it might be hard to rent in the summer. But that it is a good choice all year round.
The.Holidaymaker
You are in luck Linda, there are some still some availability still for this summer, especially as in Ontario our summer months are stretching longer and longer into the fall. I’m happy to hear this is a Ontario cottage rental you might consider.
Jackie
Wow, this looks just amazing! I would love to vacation on Kennisis Lake in Haliburton, especially at this beautiful cottage. I love all the windows and views to the lake. I also adore the magical fairy lights by the fire pit. (I am going to try this at home!) This cottage has all the features I look for when booking an airbnb: open, light & bright spaces, luxury creature comforts, and a fantastic location. This would be a perfect getaway for the family – especially with all the fun water activities just steps from “home.”
The.Holidaymaker
It sounds like this would be the perfect cottage rental for you and your family. And agree, sometimes you get great inspiration from places we stay at.
Marysa
The scenery here is amazing! I would love to stay there and enjoy the atmosphere of the woods surrounding the cabin. And the cottage looks so cozy and inviting.
The.Holidaymaker
It is indeed a private property, not hearing anything but the birds and the wind through the trees.
Barry
I was sold on it as soon as I read about the hammocks swinging in the shade – my way of relaxing indeed. The views from the deck are outsatnding – I think I would just rest, eat, drink and sleep right there the whole time to get the views all day and night.
I do like that very industrial metal and glass lighting arrangement in the kitchen and what a view to wake up to through the bedroom windows.
The great thing here would be to see the difference in the panoramic from Summer to Winter!
The.Holidaymaker
It sounds like you would really enjoy this property Barry. The views of the lake from the deck are amazing and many relaxing spots for you to enjoy.