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Deer Hill Cottage on 5 Lake Chain

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Property grounds
Exterior
Escape to the tranquil beauty of Ontario's cottage country at DHC. Perched on a 5 Lake Chain, this lakefront cottage offers an idyllic retreat with amenities within walking distance. Enjoy swimming and boating in the nearby lakes or simply relax in nature.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Deer Hill Cottage on 5 Lake Chain

Perched in the Lap of nature on a 5 Lake Chain DHC is your ultimate retreat in heart of Ontario's cottage country. Lakefront cottage on a 5 lake chain, walking distance to all amenities including hospital, grocery, Tim Hortons, Subway and other restaurants.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,499 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

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 to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Haliburton, ON

What's nearby

  • Haliburton Rail Trail - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Head Lake Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Haliburton Highlands Museum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Haliburton Sculpture Forest - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sir Sam's Ski / Ride - 19 min drive - 21.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Todd's Your Independent Grocer - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪West Guilford Shopping Centre - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hook Line & Sinker - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Maple Avenue Tap & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Deer Hill Cottage on 5 Lake Chain pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Deer Hill Cottage on 5 Lake Chain?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Deer Hill Cottage on 5 Lake Chain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deer Hill Cottage on 5 Lake Chain?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Deer Hill Cottage on 5 Lake Chain located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Head Lake Park, Haliburton Rail Trail and Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre. Haliburton Sculpture Forest and Haliburton Highlands Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Deer Hill Cottage on 5 Lake Chain Reviews

7.2

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khaled Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to enjoy

The cottage has a great location and nice view on the lake very close from everything, very good space and facilities. One point may easy to be corrected towels and plates were not enough for full house occupancy and washing machine was not available
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandeep r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay and amazing view

We stayed for 2 nights. Cottage was very nice, clean and had amazing views. We saw 3 deers early morning from our bedroom window. It was a lovely experience. If possible I will come again next year. The owner was very prompt while replying.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ryan K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Unfortunately, the profile pictures of this place do not match the actual quality. Although the lake and the grass (steep hill) and the location are great, the cottage was super dirty and pretty much every room looked as though it was hastily put together on a dime (ie. Drywall seams, cracks, flooring material applied with exposed nails on the walls and warping, screen door on patio door stuck and doesn’t slide properly, etc.). Also, the smart meter indicated that the filter hadn’t been cleaned in 3 years which is probably why the temperature in the house on very hot days couldn’t get below 29 degrees! If you’re looking for rustic then fine but it’s not presented as rustic at that price. Simply maintaining the furnace, ensuring the place is clean and fixing the screen door would go a long way.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good location, cottage needs some TLC

Great location on a great 5 chain lake. The dock at the rental is large and would work well if you have a boat to bring in. The cottage itself looks like it was built in the 60’s and is a bit rough. Very few electrical outlets and the flooring and wall coverings had gaps, ripples etc. The furnishings were quite sparse. The cottage sleeps 8 but the living room has seating for 5. None of the bedrooms have dressers. We had a couple of issues come up but my correspondence with the owners was good and the turn around was relatively quick. I think this location could be a diamond in the rough if the owners keep developing/improving it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
We stayed over labor day weekend 2025. The house was in rough shape (the VRBO photos blur out all the right places) but it was big enough for our family group and was pet friendly. The lock required an app download on your phone which never ended up working for us. I saw other reviews in 2023 mentioning there was not enough place settings but the owner added many more. There are still no dressers or benches or anywhere to unpack clothes. There is also no laundry for guest use which was also a pain (if there is no laundry, there should be more than one towel per person for a week's stay). The bedroom layout is the king bed is upstairs, and the two queen rooms are downstairs. The second bathroom is in one of the queen bedrooms. The day bed is off the dining room and has glass french doors with no curtains. The table now seats 8. There was a gas grill that worked great. Also to note, there are cameras with microphones on the front of the house right next to the picnic table and and back of the house (by the grill) which was NOT disclosed in the listing, (and creepy in my opinion.) When we checked in, we were informed that we were responsible for taking the trash to the landfill (no trash could be left at the house during checkout) which was also not in the listing and not convenient. Overall though the house worked well for us. Great views of the lake! If we were there during warmer days we would have taken advantage of the giant dock at the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025