Mokki Stay-Nordic Inspired Forest Escape & Retreat

Entire cabin in Eagle Lake, Canada

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 8 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Kat And Mark
  1. 4 years hosting

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A quiet, Nordic-inspired retreat designed for rest, reconnection, and slow living.

Rest, recharge, and reconnect at Mokki Stay a boutique cabin on 8 private acres of forest and scenic trails in the Haliburton Highlands.

Featuring cozy living spaces, a cedar sauna, and Finnish-inspired simplicity rooted in Sisu.
5 minutes from Sir Sam’s Ski & Ride, 15 min from Haliburton, and 2.5 hours from Toronto.

Featured in Toronto Life Magazine Jan 2024 .
Please read our 5 Star Reviews!

The space
In Finnish, mökki means “cabin” typically tucked into the woods or beside a lake. Mokki Life embodies this tradition: a warm, forest-set retreat designed for connection, comfort, and slow living.

Thoughtfully laid out for multiple families or small groups, the cabin offers inviting shared spaces balanced with quiet corners to unwind.

Natural light fills the home, with peaceful views of the forest and pond throughout.

What’s Included

You’ll find everything needed for a relaxed stay:

Hotel-quality linens and bath towels

Coffee, tea, condiments, and spices

Robes and slippers for the sauna
(Please note: beach towels are not provided)

Reliable high-speed Wi-Fi and a whiteboard for work-from-home stays, game nights or creative planning

Kitchen & Dining

The fully equipped gourmet kitchen is ideal for shared meals, featuring island seating for 4 and a dining table for up to 10.

Indoor Fun & Relaxation

The lower level offers cozy entertainment, including:

Foosball

Ring toss

Board games

Table curling (a family favorite)

Cedar Sauna

The wood-burning cedar sauna comfortably fits 4–6 guests. Wood is provided, with simple instructions in the guest book.

Snow Shoes - multiple pairs in various sizes

Private Trails - back country trails

Seasonal Comfort

Summer: Air conditioning on the main floor and ceiling fans in every room

Winter: Electric heaters throughout and a wood stove in the basement (wood provided)

Mokki Life is a true forest retreat, and a few practical details help ensure a smooth stay:

Bug season: During warmer months, insects are part of the natural environment. The cabin is well maintained, but guests should expect occasional bugs, as is typical in forest settings.

Winter access: Private driveways are regularly plowed and maintained; however, snow tires are strongly recommended during winter months.

Garbage & recycling: Guests are responsible for taking their own garbage and recycling to the local dump at checkout. The fee is $5, payable onsite.

Guests consistently rave about their time at Mokki Life
We invite you to explore our 5-star reviews for inspiration on how to make the most of your stay.

Guest access
Please see our guest info book upon arrival for further details on amenities, where to access safety and first aid equipment and check out requests.
* guests must take their garbage when they leave*

Guests have access to the entire house and property minus the pond. (still under eco construction)

Please use discretion when walking the trails as this is a live forest and at any given time there can be wildlife and trees that do come down.

** Please note that the booking guest must be 25+ years of age and must have 2+ positive reviews or host recommendations **

Other things to note
We are a 5min drive from Sir Sam’s Ski and Ride. Ontario’s 2nd oldest family run ski operation with 14 runs for all abilities.

- 5min drive from Eagle Lake with a public beach, boat launch, mini-playground, picnic tables

- 5min from our amazing local market !
Eagle Lake Country Market carries all your grocery needs including a wide selection of meats and cheeses, and LCBO express open all year

- 30min from the Haliburton Forest with many seasonal activities; ice climbing, rock hounding, geocaching, tree canopying, snow shoeing

Check out @yoursoutdoors for their calendar of seasonal activities from geocatching, rockhounding, brewery tours, art escapes and more!

Fall and Winter - It's our favourite time of the year!!

Ski the winter away or hike and bike the trails in the off seasons.
Apres Ski in their newly renovated ski chalet with a restaurant @sirsamskiride

**Please let us know if you are skiers, our guests receive 10% off lift passes*

- 15 min for Glebe Trails for exploring the art in the park, cross country skiing, snow shoeing

**Coming Soon **
Forest adventure trails
Tree house
Forest Camping site

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed

What this place offers

Mountain view
Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 32 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Eagle Lake, Ontario, Canada
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

We are located off a quiet private drive which is maintained throughout the year. During the winter there will often be snowmobilers - please drive with caution

Meet your host

Host
32 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Lives in Toronto, Canada

Co-hosts

  • Mark

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a day
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm

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