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Two Cottages, Two Docks, Sandy Beach

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Interior
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Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Minden, ON
  • Place, Minden Wild Water Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blairhampton Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, 118 - 35 Driving Range
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Two Cottages, Two Docks, Sandy Beach

Come vacation on the tranquil shores of Horseshoe Lake. Wonderful level lot. You will find two beautiful cottages side by side each with their own dock.

South-facing: sun on the dock and beach all day! You will find a great wading area then deep swimming. No weeds or mush. The neighbours’ docks are far away. Quiet lake, little motor boat traffic. Paddle on the kayak, canoe, paddle boat, also kid’s stand up paddle board and kayaks.

The first cottage has a sunroom facing the lake and a well-equipped kitchen and spacious living room and huge dining room. Newly renovated, very clean! One bedroom on the main floor, one or two upstairs (depending if you book both). The second cottage is a bungalow with a newer large kitchen, three bedrooms, (queen, queen and a single).

Google Reynolds Road, Minden for a look. We are near the three little islands.
Short ten minute drive to the town of Minden for groceries, shops and restaurants.

Friendly neighbourhood. Level driveway for easy parking. Walk along the lake on Reynolds Road or hike at the rapids on the south end of Horseshoe Lake. Good golfing at nearby Blairhampton Golf Course or Gull River Golf Course. Minden is a ten minute drive away with many restaurants and grocery stores, churches, etc.
Thank you!

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.
Our house rules: primary renter must be 30 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, pets permitted.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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Cottage on Horseshoe Lake, Minden, level lot, south facing, sandy beach

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 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 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property # 9049793

About the area

Minden

Located in Minden Hills, this holiday home 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 Blairhampton Golf Club and 118 - 35 Driving Range. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Minden, ON

What's nearby

  • Minden Wild Water Preserve - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Blairhampton Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • 118 - 35 Driving Range - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Snowdon Park - 17 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Pinestone Golf Course - 18 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boshkung Brewing Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mill Pond Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Mason Jar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Cottages, Two Docks, Sandy Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Two Cottages, Two Docks, Sandy Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Two Cottages, Two Docks, Sandy Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Two Cottages, Two Docks, Sandy Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Two Cottages, Two Docks, Sandy Beach located?

This Minden Hills holiday home is on the beach, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Minden Wild Water Preserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Blairhampton Golf Club and 118 - 35 Driving Range. Pinestone Golf Course and Burnt River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina U.

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

Great beach!

Rosemary was an amazing host and the property is incredible :) will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

OIympia M.

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

Family Cottage Week

We had a lovely stay at this cottage. Swimming and beach was great. Really enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Summer vacation

This place checked all the boxes for what we look for in a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Horseshoe Lake

We had a great time: enjoyed the cottage, location, lake & paddle boat!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vineet K.

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

Highly recommended

The place is awesome, lake view house and cabin. Will definitely come back next year also. Owner of the place is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Wonderful lake spot nestled among ancient pines

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottages (2) are clean and accommodating for a few people or many, and there is a sandy beach, very clean lake water, access to boats, a fire pit, and a great view. Our hostess was just lovely. We’ll definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Awesome

Definitely want to come back!!! So cozy :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Family Time

We stayed for a week with our two kids (2.5 years, 10 months), my sister and parents. Cottage was perfect - separate cabin for the grandparents, shallow water for wading, lots of boat options and reasonable roads for stroller walks. Rosemary was so friendly and welcoming we felt right at home. Hoping to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

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

Everyone had a great time

Hosts are lovely and easy to deal with. Cottage is equipped with everything you need. Nice sandy area for walking into the water. Hubby was happy, caught a good size pike off the dock as well as a nice bass!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

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

Thank you!

Incredible beach and swimming. Fantastic views. Great walks. Thank you to our incredible hosts Rosemary Marshall and Monica. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and made our stay extra special. Best of all this vacation was a huge game changer for us. Selling the house and moving to a lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winston E.

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

Great location and property

The cottage and lakeside cottage package was perfect for us. Both cottage were spotless and had pretty much eveything you need. Spectacular view of the lake and absolutely great for swimming and water activites. The big plus for us is that they allow dogs. As the description mentions, there is a small dirt road between the cottage and water but it was not a factor at all for us. Pretty much just people that live around the lake are driving on the road and they drive slowly and cautiously when they see people. Rosemary and her family are amazing to deal with, such a nice and caring family. They do live next door, which to us is a plus for us since if there is anything we need they take care of it right away. We can't wait to plan our week at this cottage again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mark C.

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

Great family cottage

The grandkids loved the sandy shallow water entry. There is a great grassy play area. The only downside is the road between the cottage and the lake. It isn't a busy road but you to have to watch the kids. The cottage itself is older but completely fine. The living area is large with plenty of seating and a large dining table. The kitchen is well equipped with all the pots, bowls, knives, etc. that you will need. The one bed cabin is surprisingly large and it is right on the water. Large windows give you a great view of the lake and islands. Marshal and Rosemary are the best hosts you will find. Although they live right next door they are never intrusive. They are very helpful if you have a question or a request and they anticipate what you might need. In our case that was blocks and puzzles for the kids on a rainy day. It was greatly appreciated. For us this property checked all the boxes. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose C., St. Marys, Ontario, Canada

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

Great View

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage and bunkie. Waterfront was beautiful with kayaks, canoe, rowboat and paddle boat. We had no problem with the wifi. The owner had installed a wifi extender just before we arrived and all 6 of us were able to connect at the same time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adele I.

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

Serene

Our stay for the week was glorious! The property is perfect and is a gem find, ticking off an incredible variety of spaces in one rental. Clean and spacious kitchen and bath were the star feature of making this cottage/cabin ideal for family with 3 young adults. The owners thought of everything when stocking the cupboards. Two issues we encountered that really would have helped: ceiling fan in large room didn’t work and with no a/c this was tough; and wifi could only handle one devise connected and even then frequently dropped thus our eldest daughter couldn’t join us earlier and take a zoom work meeting from the cottage. In all: the property was terrific and location can’t be beat!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rosemary

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We live in Toronto and spend much of our summers on Horseshoe Lake

Why they chose this property

It is certainly a magical spot. There are two cottages side by side on the property. Each has its own waterfront and dock. The original cottage was built a hundred years ago and fully renovated a few years back. The best spots always go first and it is beautiful here. Friendly neighbours, who are welcoming of renters. Tolerant of rambunctious families but preferring loud music to be kept inside rather than on the dock. We come and go from the city of Toronto but usually are there to welcome you. Help is always around the corner if we are not there, we have good help in the close neighbours.

What makes this property unique

Minden is a true 10 minute drive away so if you need something from town, it’s not an epic journey. There is also a small hospital for any medical needs that might arise in the centre of town. While the months of September and October can be chilly, it’s still nice to go wading in the shallow water or to enjoy the boats. The fall months are also fantastic for the peace and quiet lovers.
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