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Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River

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Lake
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Minden Hills, ON
  • Place, Snowdon Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Fenelon Falls
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River


A cozy, family-friendly cottage on a well treed lot located right on the Drag River. This unique space offers a quiet getaway surrounded by nature. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms (Bedroom 1 has 1 queen bed; Bedroom 2 has a bunk bed with double bed on bottom and single bed on top), a recently renovated bathroom, eat-in kitchen and family room with futon. We also have a bunkie (June 2021) with bunk beds and a futon. **Please note - the bunkie is unavailable during the winter months as it is not heated**

Enjoy the sounds of nature on the large deck or sit around the camp fire. Entertain yourself by swimming, fishing, canoeing, tubing down the river right to our dock, sun bathing, walking/hiking or cozying up to watch a movie through Apple TV, Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or our expansive DVD collection. Sit back, relax and enjoy your time here!

Short driving distance to hiking trails, restaurants, Minden Whitewater Water Preserve, Minden River Walk, and the famous Kawartha Dairy.

Summer availability (July and August) - prioritizing 7 night rentals - Saturday to Saturday

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 1 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Minden

Located in Minden Hills, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Haliburton Highlands Museum and Haliburton Sculpture Forest are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ski-Mazing Water Sports and Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre.
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Minden Hills, ON

What's nearby

  • Snowdon Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Balsam Lake - 30 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Pigeon Lake - 51 min drive - 63.8 km
  • Fenelon Falls - 52 min drive - 68.2 km
  • Lake of Bays - 52 min drive - 73.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boshkung Brewing Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ted’s Burger Wagon - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River 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 Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River on 26 June 2026 start from AU$293, 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 Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Burnt River and Snowdon Park. Ski-Mazing Water Sports and Blairhampton Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to getaway with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

courtney g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything within the cottage was well appointed. Lovely place for a fall getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot to spend a relaxing weekend. The cottage has everything you need, plus more! We definitely plan on coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice property,beautiful place right on the river bank, good amenities and communication with the host. I would suggest to change the mattress in both rooms because they are very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Darrin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like being in a tree house. Beautiful scenery, lovely little cottage .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Karen’s Cottage with our 9 month old. The location was great — nice and secluded but still close to town. The cottage itself had everything we needed. We did a lot of barbecuing, and the bunkee was a big bonus. We had a visitor with a baby, and the way the bunkee and cottage were set up meant we didn’t disturb each other so it’s great for families! There’s a small play area out front with a swing both babies loved! We brought our cat and she was very comfortable too. The water was very low in the river so swimming wasn’t great, but that’s not their fault - there were beaches close by that they recommended. No air conditioning (pretty standard for a cottage), but fans in each room which saved us during the heatwave. We loved sitting on the deck and listening to the running river. All in all, we loved our stay and plan to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to find and check in. Cottage was nice and clean upon arrival
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully well kept property with just about every amenity you can hope to have at a cottage. Great location, great cottage. Amazing hosts. Top notch. Definitely saved this one as I know we will be back here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene F.

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

Peaceful retreat

Everything was awsome from the minute we walked in the door. It is so quiet and peaceful. The cottage was clean and stocked with everything you need and more! All you need to bring is you clothes and food . The bottle of wine that was left for us was a very nice touch. We are definitely coming back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

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

No problems, nice place

No problems, nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Dragonfly on Drag

Perfect getaway for my Daughter and I. Our hosts were thoughtful and made our stay perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Jo M.

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

Drag River, not a drag!

Great week long vacation with the family. We loved tubing on the river!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

Beautiful spot on the rivere

We loved this place, it is nestled in a beautiful spot on the river, the views are excellent and it offers great privacy. The cottage is very cozy and it’s equipped with everything you need! The hosts are very prompt to respond to any enquiries. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

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

Relaxation at its best

What a beautiful property! Went with the family and had a terrific time. Tubing, fishing off the dock and the firepit at night was so relaxing. Karen was very responsive and was a pleasure to deal with! This might become a yearly visit for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxana G.

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

Gorgeous !!!!! What a view

We had a wonderful time whether it was raining or sunny!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Great little cottage!

We had a fantastic time at this cottage! It's clean, comfortable, and packed with great amenities, right by the water. The hosts go above and beyond to ensure their guests have an enjoyable stay. We'll definitely be booking again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel T.

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

In any weather, would immensely recommend to anyone :)

Stayed two nights and had the best time with family, that was visiting from abroad. Got a lot of rain the first day and a half but the cabin is very cozy (fairy tale like), so didn’t matter at all. We watched a movie from the DVDs available and played board games. Once the weather got a bit better after the big rain, we went for a short hike, and made warm fire at night! Last day was really sunny and thankfully we were able to get late check out, so got to enjoy the beautiful lake and rapids :) Definitely would come back. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Cute and Comfortable

This property was a pleasure to stay at. The kitchen was very well equipped and only lacked for proper (glass) wine glasses. The living room had an abundance of good reading lights which is something that many rental cottages lack. It was lovely to hear the babbling river as we enjoyed happy hour on the sunny deck. A real pleasure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arshad S.

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

Charming cottage with stunning views!!

We recently stayed at this charming cottage booked via VRBO and had an exceptional experience. The views were absolutely stunning, providing a picturesque backdrop for our entire stay. Being so close to the river added an extra layer of tranquility and made our visit even more enjoyable. The cottage itself was cozy, well-maintained, and had all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. The owner was incredibly helpful and responsive, ensuring that all our needs were met promptly. Overall, this cottage exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway with beautiful scenery and excellent hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Lovely little cottage on a gorgeous stretch of river

We stayed at the cottage over Easter wknd and had an absolutely lovely time. It was chilly outside but so cozy and warm indoors. We got out for a few hikes and played along the river's edge, had a few campfires and enjoyed the supply of boardgames and dvds. We hope to come back again soon. Maybe next time in warmer weather so we can play in the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALLA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We just got back from the weekend stay at this beautiful cottage. It was very quiet and the place is very secluded so there is a complete privacy. We really liked that there were several places outside where we could sit and relax. In this way, each couple had their own space to sit and enjoy the view. We fished from the dock. The most successful fishing is in the evening, after 5 pm. The place is clean, warm and has everything you wish for.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

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

Beautiful spot on the river

Lovely cottage with everything you need, and more! Perfect setting for just sitting and listening to the river flow to relax and unwind. Very comfortable and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl K.

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

Anticipated every possible need

I would recommend this cottage without hesitation. Every need was anticipated, every comfort provided. Thanks very much to the hosts for extending the use of their holiday home to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

kelly h.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing

Really wasn't anywhere to relax and read a book outside or limited options to sit in, water (river) was very weedy and we ended up getting what the pharmacists in town called swimmers itch from the river. The cottage is quite dark and set back in trees so limited light wasn't ideal. Overall very mediocre and really limited water activities to take part in with the weedy shallow water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa W.

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

Cute cottage

Wonderful little cottage with everything you could possibly need. Location was perfect! The river location was fun and we highly recommend using the water rings. Communication with the host was excellent and we definitely book again if we were in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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