Things to Know
Guest Access
Private entrance
Logistics
Luggage drop-off allowed (for early arrival or late departure)
Long-term stays allowed (28 days or more)
Cancellation policy – Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to arrival
Safety features
Fire extinguisher
Smoke alarm
Carbon monoxide alarm
First aid kit
Health & safety
Committed to enhanced cleaning protocol. See below.
Location
Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, Canada
Where to begin to tell you about all there is to do in the Highlands. A typical day in the summer could include; hiking or biking on the countless nearby trails. Or you could spend the day swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing on the lakes that surround us. The nearest public beach is a two minute car ride away.
You can also visit the Wolf Centre at the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve.
If you want a low-key day, go to one of three farmer’s markets to buy local food and artisan treasures.
If you are into the arts, you can catch a show at the Highlands Summer Festival or the Highlands Opera Studio.
Great restaurants surround us including: Rhubarb, Heather Lodge, and Sir Sam’s Inn.
And don’t forget, world famous Algonquin Park is just 1 hour North of us if you want a real wilderness experience. There so much more but we’ll fill you in when you get here.
Getting around
You will need a car when you stay with us. We are 15 minutes to Haliburton Village and 20 minutes to Minden.
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Checkout: 11:00 a.m.
No smoking
No pets
No parties or events
Quiet after 10:00pm.
Please be aware
Pet(s) live on property — we have two cats and a friendly medium sized dog
Because we our house is rural, the wifi is weak.
Each bedroom has a ceiling fan as we have no air conditioning
Must be able to climb stairs — One flight of stairs.
Some spaces are shared — Bathroom, kitchen and living room.
Enhanced Clean
Sarah And Steve committed to an enhanced cleaning protocol—a rigorous set of cleaning standards adopted from guidelines developed by leading health and hospitality experts for the times of COVID-19 and beyond.
Here’s what Sarah and Steve will do before every stay:
Sanitize surfaces
Sanitize every high-touch surface, including light switches, doorknobs and hand rails
Use approved products
Use cleaners approved by health experts, like disinfectants with 70% alcohol or higher
Thoroughly clean
Clean room by room using our extensive cleaning checklists
Wear a mask and gloves
Help avoid cross-contamination by wearing a mask and gloves
Wash all linens
Wash linens at a high temperature setting
Follow all other local guidance
Comply with local laws, including any additional safety or cleaning guidelines