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Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage

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A rustic cabin with a balcony adorned with string lights, surrounded by lush greenery.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A rustic bar area with a wooden counter, a computer louver, and a vintage sign.
A wooden cabin with a wooden staircase leading up to a deck.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, a sink, and various kitchen appliances.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Minden Hills, ON
  • Place, Twelve Mile Lake
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Mountain Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Bays
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Basement

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

2 Double Beds

Main floor

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Basement

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4056696
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Minden

Located in Minden Hills, this cottage is on the beach. Haliburton Highlands Museum and Haliburton Sculpture Forest are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at 118 - 35 Driving Range and Blairhampton Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Ski-Mazing Water Sports and Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Minden Hills, ON

What's nearby

  • Twelve Mile Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mountain Lake - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Minden Wild Water Preserve - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Balsam Lake - 31 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Lake of Bays - 36 min drive - 50.8 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
  • ‪Kate’s Burger Counter - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Haliburton Highlands Brewing - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage?

As of 24 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage on 27 Oct 2026 start from AU$2,019, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Family Holiday Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Minden Hills cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mountain Lake and Twelve Mile Lake. Horseshoe Lake is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Chris Wanschura

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Cottage was family built from Quebec manufactured logs and plan. Doing so made us even more proud of the accomplishment.

Why they chose this property

As it is family owned and cared for we have had numerous renters tell us they can see the family pride in the cottage itself.

Languages:

German
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