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Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage

Family-friendly beachfront cottage with free WiFi

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV, video-game console, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Minden Hills, ON
  • Place, 118 - 35 Driving Range
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Minden Wild Water Preserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Blairhampton Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Minden

On the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cottage, you'll find 118 - 35 Driving Range and Minden Wild Water Preserve. Blairhampton Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km) and Burnt River is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • 118 - 35 Driving Range - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Minden Wild Water Preserve - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Blairhampton Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Snowdon Park - 20 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Pinestone Golf Course - 21 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boshkung Brewing Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Crust Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mill Pond Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage

Quebec chalet style log cottage with 2 full bedrooms and loft overlooking living room sleeps up to 8 comfortably. Situated on a hillside overlooking a quiet motor free lake on an end of a road, location provides plenty of quiet relaxation on a private well treed property. 100ft waterfront has a shallow walk in on coarse sand and pebble with large dock for lounging and a floating raft anchored further out for jumping and diving for the kids, non motorized watercraft (canoe, paddle and row boats) lawn furniture and firepit for campfires.
Cottage is well equipped with all the comforts of home, full kitchen, small and large appliances, satellite/internet tv, dvd, stereo,
Wrap around deck with outdoor furniture and covered seating area; walk out basement/ rec room with couch, full size dry bar with fridge, TV/dvd player and fussball table.
Main floor has large bedroom with single and queen beds, two piece bathroom, living/dining and kitchen. Loft has two double beds. Basement has secluded bedroom with double bed and full 3pc bathroom.
Rentals are weekly from Sat to Sat.
Located 9km north of Minden, off hwy #35 on a private road. Close to all area attractions, three golf courses, many restaurants and hiking trails. Nearby activities include mini golf, batting cages in Carnavon and many more in larger town of Minden which has larger food retailers, Tim Hortons, Dairy Queen etc.
This reservation has a Flexible cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 30 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 30 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 14 to 29 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 14 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, pets permitted to a maximum of two.
Full responsibilties of the renters is listed on the rental description document which is provided after booking confirmation.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,150 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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 complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
As personal bedding towels and linens are required please do not forget these. Comforters and blankets just need to be folded or neatly placed on beds.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 38.6 mi (50-min drive) away from the Muskoka, ON (YQA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage to the beach?

This cottage is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage to downtown Minden Hills?

This cottage is 6.1 mi away from Minden.

Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location and cottage on a quiet lake. Thanks Chris!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a ‘Cottage Feel’ stay. We loved it. We’ll be back for sure! I’m a chef so a few more kitchen tools would have been great, even a few more heat safe baking dishes, tongs, but hey if that’s all I can complain about than I’m happy lol!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kasia b.

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

Great location

I really like that it’s lakefront property and it’s close to the town if you need to get stuff or go out to a restaurant. The cottage had everything on its property that you can enjoy the outdoors with your family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Sharon Lake Getaway

Wonderful cottage with lots of room, rustic feel with pine interior and surrounded by tall trees and quiet lake.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry F.

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

Great Vacation!

My daughter and I had a fantastic time. The cottage was so cozy and had everything you need and more. We enjoyed swimming, canoeing & relaxing on the dock in the sun. Our dog also loved her stay, wading in the lake and running around. We hope to go back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Eileen H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Quite getaway

Nice quiet waterfront cottage. The AC was not working throughout our stay so that made it difficult to sleep mainly for the young children. Lakefront was nice and clean but there was no “100ft” Sandy beach front as described. It was mainly dirt and mud, but we did made it work. Very peaceful at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Good location, fair price. Cleanliness was an issue for us.

We did have a great stay. The place is in a great location and we did enjoy the rustic feel of the place. It was also nice to unwind with family in friends. The lake provided great swimming and catch and release fishing. The main floor of the cottage has a lot of windows which is awesome, however with the hot sun on them all day, the main floor got quite warm. We ate our meals downstairs. When we arrived, we had to spend a couple of hours cleaning. The floors and counters were dirty from the previous visitors. We swept and vacuumed the floors and used cleaning wipes to clean the counters. We also wiped out the dresser drawers as there was debris left in many of the empty ones. There were several potato chips under the coffee table that we had to clean up. I am also very allergic to pets and started sneezing right away upon arrival. I did see in the description that it's pet friendly and accept that, but there was a lot of pet hair on the sofas upstairs as well as the carpet. We had to vacuum all the sofas and carpets. The coffee make looked like it was broken and someone glued the pot back together. Concern with that is the adhesive probably contains chemicals that could be absorbed into the body so we didn't want to chance it. If nothing else though, the discoloration makes it look dirty. I went out and bought a coffee maker (that I didn't need) so that we didn't have to drive into town daily to pick up Tim Horton's. The patio screen door upstairs was broken and was off the track when we got there. We fixed it once and it happened again. We did not use it for the rest of the week. The water cooler leaked water with jugs we bought in town There was a delay in communication sometimes but all in all emails were returned. Only concern is that with the late replies, we had to pack more then we had to. These are minor issues that can be corrected for future guests. It was a good experience. Good price, good location, and good time had by all.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

A wonderful stay !

We had a wonderful relaxing stay , comfortable stay and exactly what a cottage should be . Private, friendly people and close to anything you may need . Great area to explore day trips as well . Would book again !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

A great week1

Very happy with the cottage, Nice quiet lake and neighbourhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed D.

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

Nice location

Enjoyed our stay! Only negative thing was we encountered a bees nest at the edge of the lake. Owner has been alerted and said he will look after this before next guests arrive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Keira L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice sty

We had a nice visit. Didn’t spend much time at the cottage so it’s hard to rate the beach/amenities. (We did have a run in with wasps at the beach which made it unusable the day we did try). We found the cottage to be dirty on arrival (like it’s ‘cleaned’ between uses, but has months of dust and cobwebs that need to be cleaned) the stuff inside is older and aging but that’s the nature of cottages. The owner Chris was great, welcomed us by email, checked in a couple times to see if things were okay, and was very receptive about the wasps promising to take care of it before new renters came. He also returned the deposit quickly once we left keeping in constant communication the entire time. All in all it was a great week spent with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

This property was okay

The property was spacious, there was lots of room. It was great to have extra entertainment (fuse ball, game cube etc) for the kids. We didn’t spend much time at the cottage so I can’t speak to the beach amenities, or campfire or other outdoor stuff but it all looked nice. Unfortunately the one time we did go check out the beach we were swarmed by wasps so didn’t stay down and hang out. I let Chris know and he was very receptive and is going to make sure whatever nest we may have upset is removed. Chris was great. He emailed and checked in with us after we arrived, and responded quickly to any emails/issues we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic

This property was incredible! It checked off all of our boxes, and even the boxes we didn't anticipate. I would definitely recommend this property to others, and I would stay there again next time I'm in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

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

Great Getaway!

We had a great stay, place was spacious! Waterfront was fantastic, myself and my grown children had a great time! Many water toys, awesome fire pit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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

Very good

This property was great. It had everything I expected and was exactly as I thought it would be. I would recommend this property to others and I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

My family & I had a great, relaxing cottage experience! Peaceful, rustic and an overall great place

We had a fantastic time! The cottage itself is a bit older but very homey. We loved fishing and spending time in the shallow water!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018