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Private Cliffside Cabin in the Woods

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A wooden deck overlooking a river with dense greenery and trees in the background.
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A wooden-paneled bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden floor.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a stone fireplace, a dining area, and a seating area with a table and chairs.
A modern house with a stone facade, a wooden deck, and a grassy yard with tall trees.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

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Haliburton, ON
  • Place, Redstone Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pelaw Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dysart et al

Located in Dysart et al, this cabin is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Redstone Lake and Little Redstone Lake. .This cabin is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Pelaw Lake and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Redstone Lake - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pelaw Lake - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve - 13 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Sir Sam's Ski / Ride - 27 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Haliburton Highlands Museum - 36 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wright Cottage Deck - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Bunkie - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Boshkung Smokehouse - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Cliffside Cabin in the Woods

This remote cabin in the woods, is atop a hillside, set back from a cliff, that boasts the most breathtaking birds eye view of the rolling forested hills of the Haliburton Highlands. Guests enjoy the view to the horizon with spectacular sunsets, jaw-dropping fall colours and dark skies great for star gazing, meteor shower watching and for the rare but beautiful sightings for the Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights! They love sitting around the campfire, with wood provided, eating smores! They BBQ yummy grub and enjoy staying cozy in the cabin playing board games.

This cabin is conveniently located minutes from the main 100,000 acre property of Haliburton Forest home of the Wolf Centre, Canopy Tour, Guided Clay Target Shooting Experiences, hundreds of kilometres of trails for hiking, biking, running, over 100 lakes for paddling, fishing (some of the best trout fishing in the Highlands) and swimming! We also offer canoe and mountain/gravel bike rentals.

In July and August they host weekly Wolf Howls Thursday nights (free), Astronomy Programs Friday nights, and in 2025 have introduced drop-in Medieval Mondays! There is even a restaurant that offers dine in or take-out options. We recommend takeout to enjoy the view from the cabin!
The cabin has hydro, heat and running potable water.

Sleep up to 10 people in this four bedroom, two floor private cabin.

The main floor features a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, separate toilet room and three-piece shower room with two bedrooms. One queen bed in one bedroom and two single over single bunks in the other, accommodating a total of 5 to 6 guests on the main level.
The second story features a four-piece bathroom, master bedroom with a king bed and a fourth bedroom with two single beds. Accommodating 3 to 4 guests upstairs.
Plenty of free parking. Comfortably fitting at least four vehicles.

Socialize outside, overlooking the forest below while enjoying a campfire!

Features
Cozy living space
Wood burning fireplace
Full kitchen
Stove
Full-sized fridge
Cookware and dishes
Coffeemaker and kettle
Microwave
Toaster
Facecloths & Towels
Linens
Pillows
BBQ
Firewood
Private unmarked trail(s)

Access to the main property of Haliburton Forest for hiking, fishing, biking, swimming, paddling, trail running is included in accommodation fees. All other activities should be reserved unless otherwise mentioned at https://www.haliburtonforest.com/
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pickleball court or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a lake
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Return keys to the Main Office of Haliburton Forest located at 1095 Redkenn Road. Leave in gold metal slot if office is closed.

Ensure outdoor campfire has been put out with plenty of water and stirring it.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

You will have to check in to the Main Office of Haliburton Forest located at 1095 Redkenn Road. Waivers need to be signed and gates keys picked up.

At time of check-in driving directions will be given via a brochure to ensure you get. For after hours arrivals check the red message box.

Cabin is approximately 15 minutes from the Main Office on a gravel road. You will get out and open/close two gates as you drive to the property.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Bachlor/ette parties... Book with Group Sales Dept

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Bachlor/ette parties... Book with Group Sales Dept
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Private Cliffside Cabin in the Woods Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone working at Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve is great! The cabin was a nice stay and we’d definitely recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Soroush U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a great one-night stay at this cabin. The location was beautiful and very scenic, and the cabin had great amenities that made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The customer service was also excellent—very friendly, helpful, and responsive throughout our stay.The only issue we experienced was that the sofa cracked/broke when my friend sat on it, so the furniture may need some attention. Other than that, everything was great, and we really enjoyed our stay. Overall, it was a beautiful and relaxing place, and we would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026