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walk to private beach across the street -2BR Cozy Forest Cabin -amazing sunsets

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The Doctor's House
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Balm Beach, ON
  • Cawaja Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Wahnekewaning Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Midland Golf and Country Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Barrie, ON (YLK-Lake Simcoe Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

walk to private beach across the street -2BR Cozy Forest Cabin -amazing sunsets

With a private beach across the street, , Doctor's house is a basic, rustic, 2-bedroom cabin with a queen bed in one room, one twin plus double in the other, and a pull-out couch in the living room. It has a full eat-in kitchen as well as a private deck. There is a three-piece bathroom with toilet, vanity sink, and a basic aluminum shower.

This is not a luxury rental and the price is reflective of your access to the beautiful, private sandy beach that is across the street and exclusively shared only with other renters.

NOTE:
1. The property is on a well so you must bring your own drinking water.
2. Terrain around the property and on the beach is natural and uneven and so is unsuitable for those with wheel chairs or mobility issues
3. You must bring your own linens and towels
4. No visitors permitted without prior approval
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Take advantage of morning walks through the forest, go for a swim in the crystal-clear waters of Georgian Bay, or take a 10-15 min walk along the shoreline to Balm Beach. At Balm Beach you have access to a convenience store/LCBO , Balm Beach Go-Karts, Mini Golf, The Surf Family Restaurant, and the Georgian Grill & Family Arcade .
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Location Info:
1.5 hours from Toronto
30 min from Wasaga Beach
45 min to Collingwood
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Other Properties on our compound: 884008 (Doctor's House), 884009 (R n R Retreat), 884013 (Ole Cozy), and 884011 (Sky House), 9713676 (Chateau)

Property manager

Meryn McCann
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only
licence plate of your vehicle (max 1) must be provided in advance. Registered guests only; no visitors allowed at rental or on the beach
Please remember to bring your own bed linens and towels.
No bonfires permitted for liability reasons.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tiny

Located in Tiny, this cabin is on the beach. Midland Cultural Centre and Huronia Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wasaga 500 Go Karts and Skull Island Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Balm Beach, ON

What's nearby

  • Jackson Beach Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cawaja Beach - 9 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Wahnekewaning Beach - 11 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Midland Golf and Country Club - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Wasaga Beach Provincial Park - 18 min drive - 16.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Harvey's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaville - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is walk to private beach across the street -2BR Cozy Forest Cabin -amazing sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at walk to private beach across the street -2BR Cozy Forest Cabin -amazing sunsets ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at walk to private beach across the street -2BR Cozy Forest Cabin -amazing sunsets ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is walk to private beach across the street -2BR Cozy Forest Cabin -amazing sunsets located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tiny cabin is just steps away from Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Jackson Beach Park and Cawaja Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chiara n.

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

Beautiful !

Beautiful beach steps away, cute cozy cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent P.

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

Doctors House 2024 JUL 28 - AUG 01

I think this was our fourth visit and the beach experience was as perfect as it could be. Access to such a lovely property is why we enjoy our stays so much. Thank you for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Catiyana A.

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

Lovely location and beautiful beach!

We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia S., TORONTO

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

Great vacation

We loved the cottage ! It was super close to the beautiful sandy beach .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

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

Great getaway

Beautiful sandy beach and cute cozy cabin made for a great getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Annick K., Toronto

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay! The cabin is rustic but the location is really nice (in the forest) and the beach is incredible. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

Cute cottage. Great location

Had a wonderful time with family. Quiet private beach. Peaceful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

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

Cozy beach cabin stay

A simple and cozy cabin right across the street from a private beach ! My friends and I loved it :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

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

Cabin is quant, rustic with everything you will need for a comfortable stay..

The property is well maintained and easily accessible, the beach is across the street, it beautiful clean and crystal clear water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Beach

Thank you so much for the lovely stay. The cottage was cozy, and rustic. Beds are comfy, the views are amazing.The beach is breath taking, the water is crystal clear, and the most beautiful view of the sunset. We hope to come back next year ♡
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Adrienne S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very rustic, great location

The ad said rustic but it ended up being more rustic than we wante. The host was so sweet and accommodating and the location was great. The beach was 😍😍😍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Devin Z.

No frills cabin with beautiful surroundings and charm

No frills cabin as advertised- but clean and charming. The grill had a full propane tank. We spent time at the beautiful private beach across the street- we had it all to ourselves despite it being a holiday weekend. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Okay but would not recommend or do again.

Area is way too populated. Would have preferred beach front. Tv and cable would have been nice considering the price. Too pricy for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Janet B., Toronto, Ontario

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

Great trip during the week

We were booked in from Monday to Monday, which included the Labour Day weekend. The start of our trip was great, the property was as described, and Stefan and Katya were friendly and responsive. We spent a lot of time on the beach, which we also enjoyed thoroughly. We did anticipate that there would be more noise and heavier traffic in the area on the long weekend, as we used to have a family cottage one beach over at Cawaja, but as the rules for renters included a quiet time between 11pm and 7am, we didn't expect that rule to not apply to guests in the main house onsite and the party to be essentially on our front lawn.. A large group of young adults arrived on Friday as guests of the management and I believe more came on Saturday during the day. We did mention on Saturday evening when we needed the propane tank changed on our BBQ that we had been woken up at around 4am by loud guests the night before, and we were told that they would be spoken to. Following that, several hours later on Saturday night, a drunken guest made their way onto our porch, kicked the full recycling bin which woke everyone up again (at 3am) and tried for a few minutes to enter our locked cabin. Someone finally came and got them to take them to wherever they were supposed to be, but not before completely scaring our 2 daughters half to death. Sunday, once everyone was awake, the partying resumed, and we were no longer comfortable on the porch of the property where not 15 feet away people were drinking, smoking and hanging out, and when we went down to the beach they were also gathered en masse down there. We no longer felt like we had a place to relax and enjoy, but rather that we were intruding, despite being paying guests. We made the decision to pack up that afternoon, and came home before we completed our last night there. The property was exactly as described, and we had a great stay outside of the long weekend, however it was disappointing that it ended the way it did.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

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

Fabulous beach location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this rustic and charming cottage located steps from a beautiful beach. Very relaxing!!! The owner was very nice to us and made us feel right at home and comfortable. Thank You!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

LAURA F.

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

Wonderful place to stay

The pictures don't do this cottage justice. I was expecting something that looked like my Great Aunt's home, but it was in much better condition and beautifully maintained. Beach is beautiful! I understood that there was a dirt path up to the cottage and am fine with it, but it is about 2 stories up and a bit hard to carry things like a heavy cooler. I would still go back though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tania G.

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

Rustic getaway

Amazing location. Place is rustic as noted.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norman S.

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

Great Beach Cabin

Simple, rustic cabin with all necessities for a fun beach getaway. Clean, comfortable beds. Easy walk to nice, sandy private beach, and easy walk to Balm Beach public beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

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

We love the Dictor’s Cabin

A beautiful weekend at the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Syed H.

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

Fantastic Beach

The beach, the sunset, the drive, the area, and meeting "Bill" were all the most beautiful experiences.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Marie josee D., Québec

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

Chalet très rustique!

Sentiment de se retrouver dans un petit chalet des années 50, ce qui est plutôt sympa! Maus il aurait besoin d'un peu d'amour...L''environnement extérieur nous a déçu. Le voisin est très près des petits chalets en location et sa cour est rempli d'objets non utilisables (scrap). Vraiment décevant comme coup d'œil bucolique...Nous étions au chalet "Doctor House" et n'avions pas envie de demeurer très longtemps sur place et d'y étirer la matinée. Nous avons trouvé que le prix payé était élevé considérant l'état des lieux (intérieur et extérieur). Cependant la plage privée était vraiment très bien! De merveilleux moments de détente. Bref, un endroit avec un beau potentiel, mais qui demande un peu d'amour de ses propriétaires.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline W.

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

Location is Beautiful

Location is beautiful. We under stood the listing as rustic and minimal but the Doctors House is run down and seems uncared for. Just because something is rustic it can still be well cared for and maintained. Can not speak to the other buildings on property as they may have retained their charm. We cut our stay short by two days.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean M., Guelph, Ontario

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

What a great place!

We stayed for 3 nights and Willie was more than accommodating. The property itself was just as described; quaint, private beach and a fantastic time. The cottage itself is…a cottage. Not many amenities, but we weren’t there to spend all our time in the room. Their beach is a quick walk across the street and we’re glad we chose the locale. We had the beach to ourselves most of the time (with the other family of renters). If you looked north, the public beach was FILLED with people. Willie was a great host; attentive and always willing to help out. We are looking forward to our trip there next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof J., Mississauga

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

You go there for the beach.

Basic cottage, simple, nothing fancy, needs some fixing but the beach and water are one of the best. Nice clean sand, crystal clean water. Nice place to relax and recharge. :) Any issues Willie will take care of it, bonfire great idea.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Nicola W., Peterborough

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

Great experience

The cabin was exactly how it’s advertised, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Rustic charm, and had all the necessities needed. Willie was quick to reply to our questions and very accommodating. The beach is beautiful, plenty of beach chairs for our use. We went during the week, so we basically had the beach to ourselves! Just a 15 minute walk to Balm Beach for ice cream! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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Hosted by Meryn McCann

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