For Rent
$2,850 Per Week (High Season)
Welcome to Walaila Cottage, your private lakeside retreat on beautiful Cardiff Lake. Set on a spacious, open grassy lot with 180 feet of sandy shoreline, this cedar Pan Abode cottage is perfect for families and friends looking to relax or enjoy the outdoors. The clean spring fed lake is ideal for swimming, paddling, or lounging on the dock, and the hot tub and fire pit make it easy to unwind at any time of day.
Inside, the cottage offers three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a cozy open concept living, dining, and kitchen area with everything you need, including fridge, stove, and microwave. A large walkout deck and additional lower level living space provide plenty of room to spread out. Guests also enjoy a canoe, pedal boat, water toys, BBQ with propane, and satellite TV. Cardiff Lake is a quiet, small lake best suited for non motorized use, with Wilberforce just 5 minutes away for groceries and essentials and Bancroft about 20 minutes away.
Province: Ontario
Region: Haliburton Highlands
Municipality: Highlands East
Nearest Towns: Wilberforce (5 km), Cardiff (28 km)
Nearest City: Peterborough (113 km)
Nearest Large City: Toronto (252 km)
Nearest Hospital: North Hastings Hospital (36 km)
Body of Water: Cardiff Lake
Nearest Ski Area: Sir Sam’s Ski/Ride (49 km)
Nearest Boat Launch: On the lake
Nearest Marina(s): Harcourt Park Marina (20 km)
Nearest Beach: On the property
Nearest Golf Course: Bancroft Ridge Golf Club (33 km)
Rental Rates include all booking fees and taxes (if applicable)
Based on a maximum of 6 guests
Check in: Friday 3 pm
Check out: Friday 11 am
Some flexibility during low and mid season
Cleaning Service: Included (at the end of your vacation dates)
Towels: Not available
Linens: King/Queen/Double $25.00, Single $15.00
Pet Fee: $100 per pet
Interac E-Transfer (preferred method)
Initial deposit of 50% due upon booking
Outstanding balance + $1000 damage deposit due 28 days prior to checking in
Damage Deposit: To be refunded within 7 business days upon check-out
Weekly rentals including a Statutory Long Weekend will be calculated using a prorated weekly rate
If booking less than 7 nights during High Season, please click “inquire” for a quote or send us an email to rentals@kawarthacottagevacations.ca
| Season | Start Date | End Date | Nightly Rate | Weekly Rate | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Season | May 15, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $450 | $1750 | 2 Nights |
| Victoria Day | May 15, 2026 | May 17, 2026 | $550 | 3 Nights | |
| High Season (Fri 3pm - Fri 11am) | Jun 26, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 | $2850 | 7 Nights | |
| Canada Day | Jun 26, 2026 | Jun 28, 2026 | $550 | 7 Nights | |
| Civic Holiday | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 2, 2026 | $550 | 7 Nights | |
| Labour Day | Sep 4, 2026 | Sep 6, 2026 | $550 | 3 Nights | |
| Mid Season | Sep 7, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | $450 | $1750 | 2 Nights |
| Thanksgiving | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | $550 | 3 Nights | |
| Low Season | Oct 11, 2026 | May 14, 2027 | $450 | $1750 | 2 Nights |