Meadowlark #5  |  Cabin in Hastings Highlands

Visit Algonquin Park! This heated, off-grid cabin is close to 3 quiet beaches, our off-grid pine cabins are tucked in the wilderness and vehicle accessible. Enjoy the 8 km of hiking trails on site, or swim, fish, kayak, cycle, bird watch, snowmobile, or ATV on a vast public trail system connecting hundreds of lakes. Pets are welcome. All cabins are on private, secluded sites in the forest with basic amenities & screen tents. Firewood available with nearby stores for shopping. CAMP IN COMFORT! Please note: this cabin does not have hydro, although it is wired for a generator should you wish to bring one. See notes below re: heat.
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IMPORTANT NOTES for our valued guests!
OFF SEASON HEAT ---
Propane for heat is available for $15 per night ON REQUEST. Please contact Penny for details. Large bags of seasoned hardwood are available on site FOR $10/bag.Drive to your doorstep via a well-signed, level, flat gravel laneway through our wooded 134 acre wilderness farm just outside Algonquin Park. Signs are reflective for day or night-time self check ins.
WHAT TO BRING ---
After booking, we send a link to our camper page telling you exactly what you'll need to bring to make your stay comfortable, plus things to see and do, etc. The 'Coles Notes' of what you'll need is below, but packing as if you are going camping is a good rule of thumb. Ice for coolers is available five minutes away at the Maynooth General Store. Penny is always available for questions.
WHAT YOU GET OUTSIDE ---
Barbecue with grill, BBQ brush, side burner
Propane for BBQ included
One Camp Coffee Percolator with basket
*perk over propane burner
Bin for washing dishes
Wooden Picnic Table
Two resin chairs/small table
Fire Pit & small side grill
Clean, private outhouse
Screened shower area over patio stones (basic)
Screen Tent already set up *until September
Garbage & Recycle bins
WHAT YOU GET INSIDE ---
Two double beds in two bedrooms
Two queen size fold down couches in living room
Rolling kitchen cart with cutting board
Garbage cabinet with top
Mirror
Kitchen table and chairs
Solar Lights in cabin and outhouse
Guest access
DRIVE TO YOUR DOORSTEP
All our cabins are accessed via a well-signed, level, flat gravel laneway through our wooded 134 acre wilderness farm just outside Algonquin Park. Signs are reflective for day or night-time self check ins. Everything is signed very well so you don't have to worry, even at night. Our main sign says 'Highland Wilderness Tours' and is lit up with sparkly lights at night, as are the main gates.
There are some trees along the path but I drive my Chrysler Town and Country to every cabin without issue and it has a spoiler. You may want to leave the Maserati at home, although someone did bring one last year and had no issues.
OFF SEASON ACCESS
Meadowlark #5 has easy, year-round access.
Winter is actually one of the nicest times to visit, because the animals are waking up and you can see their tracks in the snow. Bring boots and take a nice walk along snowy trails with your morning coffee.
Please contact Penny for further details about off-season rentals.
Other things to note
STORES UNDER 20 MINUTES ---
LCBO
MAYNOOTH GENERAL STORE
LINKIES GENERAL STORE
IDA
SHOPPER'S DRUG MART
NO FRILLS
FOODLAND
CANADIAN TIRE
HOME HARDWARE
TD BANK
BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
KAWARTHA CREDIT UNION
TIM HORTONS
MCDONALDS
SUBWAY
PIZZA HUT
PIZZA PIZZA
NORTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
PITA PIT
FIESTA FLAVORS
KAWARTHA DAIRY
SUN RUN CAFE
PORTERVILLE DINER
JC'S SMOKEHOUSE
PINEYARD CHINESE FOOD
THE CURRY HOUSE
THE GRANITE RESTAURANT
PINE STAR RESTAURANT
BANCROFT BREW PUB
Please see the info on the link provided (after booking) for more.