Cottage vacation rentals in Hastings Highlands

We had an amazing stay at Greg’s cottage. It was the perfect getaway and the perfect mix between cozy cottage and fancy amenities! We loved the sauna and the hot tub, they were amazing additions to Greg’s. The beds were super comfortable as well which is always a plus at a cottage. Greg was always responsive and was super helpful. We cannot wait to come back to this cozy cottage! Thanks Greg!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We had the most perfect weekend getaway here! The house was exactly as described - clean, cozy, and beautifully styled with a relaxed boho vibe. The location is just magical, right by the lake with private access, kayaks ready to go, Hot tub and the most peaceful views.

Wait.. there is no option for 6 stars!?! Wow, where to begin!?! From check-in to check-out, our group had a fantastic time. Our host was super friendly and easy to connect with at all times. Our group had 8; 6 adults, a teen & a child. Everyone was entertained at all times from the karaoke machine, the games, the hot tub, the firepit, the kayaks & canoes, the swimming, and the stairway to haven, which was truly breathtaking taking!!! The town of Halliburton was a short 10 minutes away where we enjoyed some shopping, lunch & coffee. We were celebrating my parents 50th wedding anniversary; 78 & 73 years young and they rocked that staircase several times! We frequent Air B N Bs often and this is by far my new favourite. There is already talk of a return visit in the future. Highland Bliss is gourgeous, loaded with all the amenities, is spotless, super comfortable and my family is so thankful to Marcia for allowing us to visit her beautiful space and create lasting memories!

Our overall experience with Srishti's listing was excellent. The host was very eaisly reachable, and extremely kind. The property was well maintained and met all our expectations. The hot tub was the best ! The property is situated right across the lake making the view so beautiful, enjoyed just being lazy on the balcony. Would definitely recommend this to anyone that wants to get a way for a few days where nature is at it's best.

This place was beautiful and right on the water. We stayed for three nights and really enjoyed it. We had enough kayaks to have fun in the water. The location was very private and peaceful.

Thank you for an excellent weekend! My friends and I stayed at Foad’s cottage and it was beautiful! We enjoyed the hot tub and game room very much. Foad was always very quick to respond and the description of the property was very accurate. I recommend Foad’s cottage to all! Thanks again!

Our group had a wonderful stay at the cottage! Cassidy was very communicative and the amenities were top notch - we enjoyed the lakefront view, kayak, sauna and hot tub. Fresh towels and laundry within the cottage made everything super convenient. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!

We stayed here for 3 days as part of a mother/daughter getaway. It was perfect! We sat in the sun on the lower deck, we sat in the sun on the dock, we sat in the sun porch in the mornings and evenings, we sat and watched the hockey game in the cozy livingroom, we ate good food and laughed a lot! Thankful for a wonderful stay!

We just got back from a lovely stay at the cottage on Spectacle Lake, and even though the weather wasn’t on our side, we truly had a great time. The rain kept us mostly indoors, but the cozy fireplace turned out to be a blessing we spent our time just relaxing, listening to the rain, and soaking in the peaceful vibe. The cottage itself is tucked away in such a private, serene spot. Waking up to the sound of birds and looking out over the calm water from every window was incredibly calming. Everything was so clean and well cared for. Waking up to birdsong and calm water views from every window was such a treat. I was thrilled to finally spot a few beaver lodges in the Madawaska Valley — a small dream come true! The cottage was clean, the docks looked great, and having fresh drinking water available was such a thoughtful and sustainable touch. We didn’t get the clear skies we hoped for to stargaze, but that just gives us a reason to come back and we definitely will.

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Less than 1km from OFSC trails (primary reason for our stay). We enjoyed the quiet of the lake, bbq one evening and the wood stove for heat. Michelle, our host, was very responsive to all of our questions leading up to and during our stay.

This place was the perfect spot for a low-key girls’ weekend. The setting is peaceful and quiet, and the waterfall really makes it perfect! The space was clean and comfy, which is exactly what we were looking for. We spent a lot of time just hanging out, chatting, and enjoying the scenery and the sound of the waterfall. Owner was super accommodating and responsive. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a calm, cozy place to unwind with friends :)

Truly enjoyed our stay! Amazing place for families with small children, beautiful views, shallow water, two docks, water wheeler, kayaks, comfortable rooms, will definitely stay again!

Peter and Maribeth were very responsive and responsible hosts. They offered us a place exactly like how they described in the listing. They also helped us with all our needs throughout the stay. We are definitely coming back!!

The place itself was very nice and clean and the location was gorgeous, we had an absolutely amazing time.

This cottage was amazing. The place was entirely as described and the prior reviews were spot on. Roxana was very helpful, gave tons of recommendations and was very kind and responsive. Kitchen was well stocked, the beds were super comfortable, the AC was perfect and I literally can’t think of a single critique. A really nice touch with the s’mores station that my kid basically ate all of. We will definitely be back!!

Second stay at Mandie’s cottage. Cozy and comfortable with a great fireplace indoor as well as outdoors. Lots of watercraft’s to choose from. Lake is very quiet with loud motor boats. Well equipped kitchen as well as all bathroom amenities. Looks exactly like the pictures show.

We stayed in Lyle’s beautiful cottage for thanksgiving weekend and Loved the place. It was clean, tidy, child friendly as he had kept some board games as well. My 6 year old was super excited seeing the bunk bed in one of the rooms. Moreover the kitchen had almost everything that we needed to cook our meals. The best part of our stay was canoeing in the morning as there were enough canoes, life jackets of each size. Overall, we loved our stay at this place and would recommend our friends. Though it is far from GTA, it was worth the long drive. And Lyle is a great host , very responsive to messages hence I didn’t find any issues in communicating, thanks !.

My partner and I had a small get together with our family and friends this past weekend at this spot and absolutely LOVED it! Any questions or concerns I had, the host was very quick to respond and provided incredible solutions. I appreciated the flexibility of our check out time and wish we could’ve stayed forever! Such a beautiful, private space. Barely ANY mosquitoes!! The hot tub was the best part (lol). It was stocked with everything we needed (toiletries, dishes, etc.) and being pet friendly was such a bonus!! I love being able to bring my fur baby anywhere with me and the price was unbeatable for Airbnbs within this area! My family enjoyed their stay as well and were blown away by how beautiful the property was. They gave clear instructions for EVERYTHING and were so unbelievably awesome. Will definitely be recommending this spot to everyone I know!!

Absolutely lovely, cozy spot for a getaway! Beautiful view, great spots to lounge by the water/fire pit/bbq. This cottage was everything we needed to enjoy the start to summer. Pete and Barb were also lovely to deal with and very accommodating. Definitely recommend!

I have stayed at over 130 AirBnBs, likely 40 of them cottages, and this may be my favourite. The effort and care put into making this property the ultimate lake experience is overwhelming. We didn't even have the chance to sit at every beautiful spot - there just weren't enough days! The beach - the dock - the lake fire pit - the hill fire pit - the deck fireplace - the gazebo with the full table and chairs - the perfect dining table overlooking the whole lake... And that's just outside. The beds are incredibly comfortable, the soaker tub sublime, and the main living room as cozy a spot as we've ever been. Our original AirBnB was not as advertised, and Tomek made his place available at 6 pm on a Friday night for the weekend. He didn't just save our weekend -- he made it better. I can't say enough good things. Book this spot. If you're looking for a cottage weekend relaxing outside, it might be the best I've ever seen. Thank you Tomek.

Everything as expected, except the difficulty getting from vehicle to cottage. I have severe assessibility issues and one other person beside myself although not as severe as myself had some as well. With railing and mainly steps to water getting there doable. However the heavy stones and steep incline from driveway to stone steps and no railing with stone steps necessitated the 2 other guests supporting us other 2 quite a bit to get in and out. It looks as though you may be in the process of trying to address this problem. Certainly looked as though some leveling and tiering with retaining walls and railings might really help. That said, so grateful to have had the time at your beautiful spot.

Stayed here for Tall Pines Rally, was great! Super helpful with any questions. Will be staying next year

Great place and easy to get to. The crew enjoyed their stay. Definitely one to consider if you are booking a Bancroft stay. Great communication with with host as well. Thanks for making it an great location.

Great stay! The cottage is on a beautiful property with lots of privacy. Wish we had better weather so we could’ve enjoyed all it had to offer but we still enjoyed our cozy stay!