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Sandy Beach! Two Cottages! Waterfront, Sun All Day

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Exterior
Interior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Sandy Beach! Two Cottages! Waterfront, Sun All Day

Come vacation on the tranquil shores of Horseshoe Lake. Wonderful level lot. You will find two cottages side by side facing the lake and your private dock and beach. Each cottage has a full kitchen, a large bathroom, a bright living room and dining room. One cottage is a 2 bedroom with a sunroom, newly renovated, 1,000 sq feet. It has a large bedroom (queen + single) and a small bedroom (2 singles) all on the main floor. The other cottage has three bedrooms (queen, queen and a double) and is 900 sq feet. It is a bungalow, pine lined and a high ceiling.

South-facing: You will have sun on the dock and the beach all day! You will find a great wading area then deep swimming, no weeds or mush. Good privacy on the dock, neighbours are far away. Quiet lake, Haliburton Forest and lovely loons calling! Boats: enjoy the lake on the kayak, canoe, stand up paddle board or paddle boat. Kids boats: stand up paddle board and 2 kayaks.

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, churches and restaurants (12 km drive). There is a dirt road, Reynolds Road, between the cottages and the lake. At the lake you will have your private dock, beach, and picnic area. 230 feet of shoreline for you to investigate or wade along in the shallow waters.

Friendly neighbourhood. Level driveway for easy parking. You can walk around lake or hike at the rapids on the south end of Horseshoe Lake. Good golfing at nearby Blairhampton Golf Course or Gull River Golf Course.

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
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
No outdoor music on the dock. Please enjoy the outdoors. Play your music inside.

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Beach! Two Cottages! Waterfront, Sun All Day pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Beach! Two Cottages! Waterfront, Sun All Day?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy Beach! Two Cottages! Waterfront, Sun All Day on 13 June 2026 start from AU$410, 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 Sandy Beach! Two Cottages! Waterfront, Sun All Day?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Beach! Two Cottages! Waterfront, Sun All Day?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Beach! Two Cottages! Waterfront, Sun All Day?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Beach! Two Cottages! Waterfront, Sun All Day located?

This Minden Hills cottage 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
You are a lovely family. Respectful and it was neat as a pin when you left. Thank you!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
What a pleasure it was having your very lovely family here: so respectful, quiet and clean!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

Great neighbours. Wonderful walking around the lake on Reynolds Road. Minden is a nice ten minute drive for a nice variety of grocery stores, restaurants, thrift shopping too. Golfing waterfalls and hiking all nearby

What makes this property unique

Our beautiful wade in water and beach. The loons, deer and chipmunks (please do not feed). Haliburton forest and Algonquin Park! The back roads to other lakes which have no traffic on them except rabbits and deer! 🦌
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