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Minden Horseshoe Lake - Ontario. maximum 6 persons

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Exterior
Exterior
sand beach with use of kayaks
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Minden, ON
  • Place, Blairhampton Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Minden Wild Water Preserve
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Minden Horseshoe Lake - Ontario. maximum 6 persons

WEEKLY RENTALS ONLY WEEKLY RENTALS ONLY WEEKLY RENTALS ONLY




Enjoy family vacations in this NEWLY RENOVATED cottage that includes beautiful sand beach with hard, rippled bottom on picturesque Horseshoe Lake. Safe swimming, boating, fishing. Private dock on water, fire pit, paddle boat, canoe, barbecue. Kayak. Satellite TV. WIFI

3 bedroom cottage,sleeps 6 - with fabulous large screened in porch, great for evening relaxation. Minutes to Blairhampton Golf course,5 other courses nearby, historic Kinmount Movie Theatre, walking trails, restaurants, nearby Championship White Water Rapids. 1/2 hour to Algonquin Park A MUST for family vacations! Paddle boat and canoe and kayaks included.
Upon Arrival the owner will collect $300 Damage Cleanup deposit You get it clean please leave it Cleaner. Thank you.


This is a pet friendly environment! Max 1 pet $100 fee

About Haliburton
Haliburton County can fulfill your leisure needs with choices of physical and educational activities through to arts and cultural experiences. The Highlands is home to the Haliburton Campus of Fleming College... enrol in a week long course at the Haliburton School of the Arts... Explore the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve where you can 'Walk in the Clouds' or 'howl' at the Wolf Centre ... Participate in the high-tech treasure hunting game of 'Geocaching' in Canada's Geocaching Capital... 'Test' Sir Sam's Ski & Bike with traditional downhill and snowboarding or experience their new cross country and downhill mountain biking facility... Enjoy the many miles of groomed cross country ski trails located throughout the County... .. Visit Hawk Lake Log Chute, the last remaining log chute in Ontario... Take in the spectacular fall colours from one of the fire towers in the Highlands... Browse through public art galleries and museums... Experience Haliburton's Studio tours... 'Catch' our very own 'Haliburton Gold' trout... or 'Dr
Great sand beach and home to 5 golf courses within 15 min restaurants and Algonquin park

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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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$100 per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$300 damage cleanup deposit required upon arrival returned after cottage inspection YOU GET IT CLEAN LEAVE IT CLEANER
YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE COTTAGE NO MARIJUANA SMOKING ON THE PROPERTY IN CONSIDERATION OF THE NEIGHBOURS

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of CAD 300 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts cash
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Minden

Located in Minden Hills, this cottage is near a water park and 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. Ski-Mazing Water Sports and Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Minden, ON

What's nearby

  • Blairhampton Golf Club - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Minden Wild Water Preserve - 12 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Balsam Lake - 38 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve - 43 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Lake of Bays - 45 min drive - 55.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Boshkung Brewing Co. - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mill Pond Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minden Horseshoe Lake - Ontario. maximum 6 persons pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Minden Horseshoe Lake - Ontario. maximum 6 persons?

As of 27 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minden Horseshoe Lake - Ontario. maximum 6 persons on 28 April 2026 start from NZ$467, 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 Minden Horseshoe Lake - Ontario. maximum 6 persons?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Minden Horseshoe Lake - Ontario. maximum 6 persons?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minden Horseshoe Lake - Ontario. maximum 6 persons?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minden Horseshoe Lake - Ontario. maximum 6 persons located?

Nestled on the beach, this Minden Hills cottage is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Blairhampton Golf Club and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Minden Wild Water Preserve. Pinestone Golf Course and Burnt River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location, cottage kept up well, hosts very kind and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Mike and Shirley’s! Great beach and the cottage is quite well stocked with just about everything we needed.They are great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Glad you had a great time hopefully will see you again Cheers Mike and Shirley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike and Shirley are exceptional hosts. This propery is perfect for kids with a nice big lakefront beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with with our visit. It was just as advertised. Mike and Shirley were friendly, helpful and understanding of our needs. Highly recommend this property for family vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginny H.

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

Relaxing spot!

It was a wonderful location - beautiful beach, dock and yard! Lots of loons on the lake to listen to - it was a fabulous cottage and a cozy stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
Ginny I am happy you enjoyed your stay hopefully we will see you again Cheers Mike 😀
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Simply perfect

We couldn't have asked for a nicer holiday. The cottage was everything we needed. We absolutely loved the beach, watching the baby ducks and loons. I also loved that there were hardly any mosquitoes. The owners Mike and Shirley were extremely hospitable and we look forward to our next visit.
Watching ducks on the beach.
Our Holly was in love with the soft cool grass.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thankyou for your response as always June can be a great month in which to rent a cottage fewer people and boat traffic and a you said fewer mosquitoes glad you had a great vacation and hope to see you in the future 😀
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

A great week

We had an excellent stay! The cottage was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and the location was perfect for what we needed with a 1 year old. We won’t hesitate to rent here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2024
Thankyou Sean glad you had a good time hope to see you again 😀😀
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! We had a wonderful time. Their cottage is beautiful and very well maintained. The beach is wonderful with lots of space and soft sand for the kids to play. Our hosts were very kind and welcoming and offered support with anything that we needed. There was lots of activities available with space even for our kids to ride their bikes. Mike and Shirley were also very understanding about our dog, which we appreciated so much! Thank you both so much! We are looking forward to returning next year :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda T.

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

Chase

Beautiful place nice beach, owners live next door nice people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

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

Family vacation in Minden

To celebrate our daughter's 18th birthday and high school graduation we decided to take a weeks vacation at a cottage in Minden. My mother in law from the UK joined us and we had a fantastic time. The cottage owners who live next door were so kind and even offered us a ride on their boat to check out the lake. The cottage was clean and equipped with everything we needed. The location is great and Minden is just a short ride away for any groceries etc..Weather was fantastic and our week was an amazing stay. Thank you Mike and Shirley for such a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Great Cottage Experience!

The cottage was clean and lovely! Very comfortable space, great beds, the beach and dock areas were amazing. The lake is pristine and we swam daily! Mike and Shirley were attentive without being intrusive. Just great! Can’t say enough good things! We’re going back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenice B.

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

Great vacation

We stayed at this property for one week in August. The cottge was clean and well maintained and sits right on the water with a sandy beach. This was perfect for our two year old granddaughter. The owners provided kayaks, a paddle boat and a canoe which we thoroughly enjoyed. The owners, Mike and Shirley were great hosts and we plan to rent again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thankyou Glenice I am glad you enjoyed your vacation hope to see you again😀😀
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dayna M.

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

Great family cottage week

My family and I had a wonderful week on Horseshoe Lake. Mike and Shirley were the ultimate hosts providing a cottage that lacked nothing - kitchen stocked with all the cooking items you would need; comfy beds; beach toys for my daughter and satellite/movies for those rainy days. The beach is large for sand play and offers easy access into the lake for toddlers. Lots of chairs and loungers provided. Water toys for use (kayaks, canoe and paddleboat) to get out on the water and explore the lake. The cottage is on shared property with the owners however Mike and Shirley keep to themselves - available if needed, but allow for privacy. Overall a great week making cottage memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Dayna thankyou for your review we try to provide to make our guests comfortable a pleasure having you and hope to see you again Cheers Mike and Shirley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cat O.

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

Horseshoe Lake, Minden

It was delightful and spacious. Shirley and Mike were gracious hosts. They were delightful. Everything at the cottage worked except we couldn’t figure out the vacuum cleaner. :) The outdoor fire pit was a highlight. The beach was clean and welcoming. We would like to thank Shirley and Mike for the gifts celebrating our marriage with the Ukrainian good luck bouquet and lovely wine. Hope to see you again next summer. Jack and Donna
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2021
Thankyou Jack and Donna don’t forget the weather was great that week . Congrats on your Marriage and thanks for the Hat .I have a new vacuum on order Cheers Mike and Shirley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly B.

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

Happy in the Highlands

Horseshoes bring good luck, just like this cottage stay on Horseshoe Lake in Minden. Our family had summered in the Haliburton Highlands since the mid-50s so, my sister and I knew and loved cottage country and decided to take a break for ourselves up there again. What a treat to land at Mike and Shirley's wonderful classic summer cottage in a perfect waterfront setting; exactly as they had described. Spacious, quiet, clean, well cared for - and they have thought of everything to outfit the place inside and out. We are cooks and the kitchen was great. The location is super for conveniences and/or exploration and adventures. Their waterfront is lovely - you have your choice of sandy beach or your own dock for swimming, kayaking or just planted in a Muskoka chair and listening to the loons. It's all good. Mike and Shirley and their sweet dog Luna are excellent hosts - warm, friendly and responsive to anything you need whether they are in or out of town. They do live next door about half the week, but have their own life at the lake so, never a bother. This cottage stay on Horseshoe is a winner all around. I will definitely book with Mike and Shirley again when I'm up for time up at the lake again.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2024
Polly thankyou for your nice review seems like you and your sister were never there .You obviously had your days well planned for all the things to do and see in Haliburton.We try to make sure the cottage is well equipped as if we were renting.Glad you had a great vacation and weather for your stay on Horseshoe lake Cheers Mike and Shirley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

meghan d.

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

Wonderful stay at cottage on beach!

We had a great time at Mike's cottage and ended up coming up for an additional week. The cottage is spacious yet cozy and the beach and property are beautiful and well-maintained. Can't wait to return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn C.

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

Horseshoe Lake Heaven

Excellent spot for young children. Sandy beach and toys were perfect for 2 and 4 year old. Nice dock to sit on for adults as well. Cottage was well equipped with everything needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Great vacation

The hosts Mike & Shirley were very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Lovely cottage

Terrific, well equipped cottage on beautiful lake. Owners are right next door & lovely/helpful. Wifi spotty (to our teenagers disappointment), but hey, it’s cottage country.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia O.

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

Family-friendly cottage steps from a great lake

Great location and accommodation! Super hosts, perfect family getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

lovely, clean cottage

This is a lovely three bedroom classic Ontario cottage on beautiful Horseshoe Lake near Minden. Very pleasant and helpful owners live next door. Nice, sandy beach. Especially enjoyed reading on the dock in the morning, listening to the loons. Hope to return next summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Great getaway

Perfect place to get away. The beachfront is beautiful and the lake is quiet. The cottage is well kept and clean. We Will definitely be back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Cottage was awsome!!

The waterfront was perfect, nice sandy beach, warm water. We had a great relaxing time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gem on the lake

This property is ideal for any your summer cottage getaway. Large property with a sandy beach. We picked this property because we were looking for a traditional cottage that was clean, comfortable and cozy. This one checks all the boxes. Thanks to Mike and Shirley. Thank
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very good

This property was great. It had everything I expected and was exactly as I thought it would be. I would recommend this property to others and I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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