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Beautiful 3 Bdrm + Bunkie waterfront cottage near Gull Lake

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Minden Hills, ON
  • Minden Wild Water Preserve
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Pinestone Golf Course
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Balsam Lake
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 3 Bdrm + Bunkie waterfront cottage near Gull Lake

Clean and comfortable all-season cottage + bunkie on crystal clear Gull River with a sandy beach perfect for swimming. Budget conscious, family friendly, huge west-facing deck, lawn with firepit, outdoor chairs, BBQ, woodstove, and boat dock. Bring your floaties or boat and ride down the lazy river to Gull Lake. Watch the sunset from the deck. Stargaze from the lawn on clear summer nights.

A spacious (1,100 sq ft) and welcoming 3-bedroom cottage just outside of Minden, ON (2.5 hours from downtown Toronto). The property features a deck spanning the length of the cottage, a large lawn with a fire pit and outdoor chairs, and 120 feet of frontage onto Gull River. This sandy beach is exclusively for your use during your stay.

The cottage can sleep up to ten adults.

Bedroom 1: 1 x queen bed
Bedroom 2: 1 x queen bed
Bedroom 3: 1 x bunk bed, double on bottom, single on top
Common area: 1 x sofa bed
Bunkie (not heated): 1 x queen bed

The common area has ample seating, a wood stove (firewood not provided), and a Smart TV for lazy, rainy days.

There is a large dining table with chairs, plus seating outside for outdoor dining.

The kitchen has a microwave, kettle, coffeemaker, and dishes.

Firewood is not provided.

The cottage does not include boats or floaties, but you are welcome to bring your own. If you do, please remember to also bring a life jacket for every member of your group.

WE OFFER WEEKLY AND MONTHLY DISCOUNTS!

Shopping, eating out, boating, golfing, fishing, hunting, hiking, and snow mobiling are all available around the area.

Minden is a 5 minute drive away from the property. In town you will find organic groceries, an LCBO, cute restaurants, coffee, and the famous Kawartha Dairy. There is a farmer’s market in town every Saturday morning in the warmer months.

Minden Wild Water Preserve (10 km), Minden Hills Cultural Centre (5 km)

Moon Shadows Estate Winery (37 km)

Property manager

kirill

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
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

About the area

Minden

Located in Minden Hills, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Minden Wild Water Preserve and Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park, while Haliburton Highlands Museum and Haliburton Sculpture Forest are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Minden Hills, ON

What's nearby

  • Minden Wild Water Preserve - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Blairhampton Golf Club - 19 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Pinestone Golf Course - 23 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Haliburton Sculpture Forest - 34 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Balsam Lake - 35 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kawartha Dairy - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boshkung Brewing Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Up River Trading Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Minden 50s Diner - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 3 Bdrm + Bunkie waterfront cottage near Gull Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful 3 Bdrm + Bunkie waterfront cottage near Gull Lake?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful 3 Bdrm + Bunkie waterfront cottage near Gull Lake on 14 Sept 2025 start from AU$376.28, 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.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 3 Bdrm + Bunkie waterfront cottage near Gull Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 3 Bdrm + Bunkie waterfront cottage near Gull Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 3 Bdrm + Bunkie waterfront cottage near Gull Lake located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is steps from Burnt River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Minden Wild Water Preserve and Blairhampton Golf Club. Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park and Austin Sawmill Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 30 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great price for a nice spot with great river swimming
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Nice place, well kept, outdoor space was great. Bedding, linens, and towels are not provided unless your whole party pays 20/person. This would have been nice to know prior to the booking. Was only shared with us in the Welcome message from the host after the booking was confirmed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

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

Perfect if you want water and some grass to play some games

Great communication, easy check in, pictures did represent the property. Great little getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uzra K.

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

Beautiful place

Very nice and clean place. Would definitely go back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shawna D.

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

Nice cottage

Nice cottage, nice neighbours, close to town. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Breanna P.

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

Nice cottage

This cottage is perfect for a nice family stay, located right by the water, nice fire pit and spacious kitchen for all your cooking needs. Location is great, really close to the main part of Minden. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nadira D.

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

Family time

Wonderful stay, communication was great and quick. We were really able to relax and enjoy our family time. Great trails and friendly people. We will be back again 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam Y.

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

Great week

Simple cottage on a great spot. Lots to do in Minden and Haliburton. Bring a floatie and jump in at the River Walk in the Minden, then step off at your dock!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piravein S.

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

Great spot to get away

Very good communication from the host. Great property and lots of privacy!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Ice fishing trip

Very nice building in a scenic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Takumi Y.

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

Great retreat

We had a great time, although the fuse was an issue as it got really cold at night time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Beverley M.

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

Plesant

the property was lovely. , but disappointed with the beach area. but had a nice tim.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ann M.

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

March Weekend for 4 Female Curlers

The property photos were minimally accurate. We were advised after we booked the cottage that bed linens and towels were not included. We were also disappointed with the following:- inadequate kitchen towel supply(1 provided)- rusty fridge exterior- mold on shower curtain- no heat on the second morningWe would not recommend this property. The expectation to clean before checking out is above usual departure procedures---yes we will tidy but not mop floors. It is not what we expected within a VRBO listing. Very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

paul l.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

not what we expected

The pictures online arent what the cottage looks like. The floor is all ripped apart and lifted. I actually cut my foot it was so bad. There are electricial wires exposed at the kitchen which is not great. Fridge looks like a rust bucket. When we walked in, it smelled like someone spayed 100 bottles of cleaner. We had to open the windows to let the smell out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Arlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

The Uninvited Guests

Good communication from the home owner. Our overall impression of this property was spoiled by the neighbours in the cottage next door and their four large unleashed dogs and their pet pig who were constantly on our property. The neighbours and their friends were constantly walking across our property to visit the cottage on the other side of the VRBO. Unfortunately one of their dogs was on our VRBO property and chased my little chihuahua and bit him on his side. He has a puncture wound. The listing didn’t reflect the condition of the property. The pictures were old. We were disappointed with this property. Water issues were ongoing and a plumber visited twice to resolve it. These issues were all part of regular property maintenance.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

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

Best Family cottage trip ever

This was such a great Canada Day long weekend. The cottage was clean wellOrganized and very spacious. Neighborhood were excellent and supper friendly. Beautiful cottage. We will be booking again. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zoya K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

"Unexpected Charges, Smelly Water, and Not Enough Beds

We stayed at this cottage recently and were quite disappointed. First, the water had a strong, unpleasant smell, which made it hard to use for anything beyond the bare minimum. The owner’s instructions were also unclear—there was no mention that we needed to bring a "garbage card," so we ended up having to pay extra for garbage disposal. Additionally, the cottage was advertised as having sleeping space for 10 people, but there were only 8 actual sleeping spots. On top of all that, the place itself is in need of a serious renovation—it feels outdated and worn down. With better communication and some much-needed upgrades, this place could be far more enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures of the property are outdated. Not worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Austin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Experience

Overall the property was nice, the floors were a little damaged and the entrance to the bathroom is raised without caution. Also, the neighbours to our right stole our $200 speaker and when asked polietly about it, they lied about it and refused to help. Other than that, the place was very well located, taken care of and an amazing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie Y.

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

Thank you for the great stay!

Great cottagey vibes, right on the water is awesome. Wish it came with water toys but had fun either way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

JERRY W.

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

adequate but disappointing in winter

wasn't ready to be rented in winter. Cold water lines froze twice. Propane furnace quit for one entire weekend. Floor cold throughout most of the cottage. Owner thought there were baseboard heater in bedrooms, NO. Otherwise, ok for most snowmobilers since time in cottage reduced by ride time. Can be fixed to improve future experiences.
Stayed 51 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Jackie F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

We had a very nice time.

We have rented through Virbo before and both were good experiences.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Dayna R.

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

Love this location

Check in was very easy. Lots of room , beautiful property and town. The gull river is amazing and the whole family had so much fun here. We had a few little hiccups, propane, changing water filter but the owner Kirill was very responsive and helpful for any questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Joanne R., Hamilton, Canada

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

Summer getaway

This cottage is a great option for families with kids. Cottage is roomy and there is a good amount of outdoor space to enjoy for playing, lying in the sun, or evening camp fires. This is not a high end cottage and has some quirks that we discovered but didn’t ruin our enjoyment of getting away from the city. Kirill was good at responding to my various questions which was very helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Cecile F.

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

Very nice riverside location

The cottage is really well situated on the gull river, with a deck and a small beach area that allows to go swimming. Inside the cottage, the open space kitchen and dining room area is very pleasant. The three main bedrooms are functional (the 4th is in an outhouse). There is only one bathroom, and the shower is a bit small. Everything worked ok, although some aspects of the cottage seemed unfinished (unpainted from door, unfinished light switch, plain garden). Overall we had a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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