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Beautiful year round cottage in Minden, great for families & sledders!

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Outdoor dining
A forested path leading to a body of water.
A kitchen with wooden flooring, a stainless steel oven, a sink, and a refrigerator.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.
A hallway with wooden flooring, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Minden, ON
  • Place, Burnt River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Fenelon Falls
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 half bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Toilet

Tub Room

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Number of living rooms

About this property

Beautiful year round cottage in Minden, great for families & sledders!

RyBell Retreat is a "little piece of heaven" which has 3 bedrooms and a living room pull out couch located 2.5 hours north east of Toronto. Our home is not for parties but suited for those looking to enjoy the calm and serenity of the Ontario northlands. The lake is a beautiful clear blue/green colour. You will fall in love with RyBell and want to come year after year. Please note - there are a number of steps down to the water - mobility is necessary. See webpage www.rybellretreat.com

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Furry friends are to stay off couches and beds.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR25-00047
Property # 20073440
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

About the area

Minden Hills

Minden Hills is home to this cottage. Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park and Minden Wild Water Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kinmount Railway Station and Museum and Kinmount Fairgrounds.
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Map
Minden, ON

What's nearby

  • Burnt River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Balsam Lake - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Balsam Lake Provincial Park - 31 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Sturgeon Lake - 43 min drive - 52.8 km
  • Fenelon Falls - 43 min drive - 52.8 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Summerkiss Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kinvale Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Kinmount Fish And Chips - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Country Style - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Slice of the North - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful year round cottage in Minden, great for families & sledders! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful year round cottage in Minden, great for families & sledders!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful year round cottage in Minden, great for families & sledders!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful year round cottage in Minden, great for families & sledders! located?

Situated in Minden Hills, this cottage is steps from Burnt River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park and Balsam Lake. Shadow Lake and Highlands Cinemas are also within 9 miles (15 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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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! The lake is beautiful and perfect for swimming! Host was extremely easy to communicate with. We enjoyed our stay very much and will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
About as perfect a location as you can imagine on the incredible Clear Lake. The cottage was perfect for all our family needs from it's size, amenities and extras (amazing books and movies collection)!Kimberley was so helpful and responsive leading up to, and while we were at the cottage to help solve any questions we had along the way. We will definitely be booking this incredible property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and spacious cottage. The host informed us with every detail well ahead of time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
Jacob and guests were a delight to host. They left our home in perfect condition.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend at the cottage

We had a great stay at Kimberly's place! It’s a very comfortable cottage with lots of room to spread out on the dock by the water, up on the deck, or inside. Swimming was great, and we enjoyed the classic movie collection in the evening. The cottage was clean, and communication with Kimberly was smooth.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay At RyBell Retreat

The property is beautifully serene surrounded by forest. The cottage was immaculate and well appointed with everything we needed for the week. Communication was easy with Kimberley. It was the lake that stole the show. The swimming was fantastic. We would love to spend another week or two at this beautiful cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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