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Family friendly retro cottage with huge waterfront
Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665.0 sq m
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Minden Hills, ON
- Place, Little Bow Lake
- Place, Salerno Lake5 min drive
- Place, Balsam Lake40 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Family friendly retro cottage with huge waterfront
The perfect family getaway where your kids can run free. Almost 200 feet of shoreline where they can walk into the lake or jump from the dock (it's shallow - no diving) and swim without the noise of boats and sea-doos. South facing with all day sun. Explore the lake by paddle board, kayak, canoe or paddle boat. On land, there's a trampoline, ninja line, and large flat grassy field for bocce ball and running around. Great sight lines from the cottage with a gentle slope to the water.
While your kids play, you can join them or relax in the screened in porch, sit at the water's edge, or nap in a hammock. Almost 1.5 acres to explore on the property, with lots of trails in the area for hiking or mountain biking
Enjoy a family dinner outside at the picnic table or inside the screened in porch, watching the light fade.
Finish off your day with a campfire, or relax with a movie indoors or at the fantastic Haliburton Highlands cinema a 20 minute drive away.
Let the sounds of the wild lull you to sleep, listening to the loons calling on the lake. There are three rooms (double bed, two twin beds, and queen bed with room for a pack 'n play). There is one bathroom, but there's also a clean outhouse to eliminate bathroom lineups.
We have lots of games and toys and lightning fast Starlink and a Roku TV for rainy days or for taking a work call when needed.
Equipped with a highchair, booster seat, plastic cups and dishes, pack 'n play, and baby activity centre - we always called this our circle of neglect ;).
Fully stocked kitchen with coffee grinder and maker, kettle, oven, microwave, toaster. BBQ with propane tank just outside the door.
We are not able to provide linens so guests must bring their own. One double bed, one queen bed, 2 narrow twin beds (30" vs 38"). Pillows and blankets available.
Under an hour from Minden and Haliburton, with necessities found even closer at Irondale or Kinmount.
Note there are two exterior security cameras required for insurance purposes. one is just above the front door and monitors just the cement area in front of the door. The second is at the back door (lakeside) and monitors the back door and dock for safety purposes. The cameras record motion, but we do not monitor them unless there is a valid reason to do so for security or insurance purposes.
We are licensed under the Township of Minden Hills Short-term Rental Regulations (license number STR-0000-000009). As per our license, we can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests and will require all renters to sign a copy of the renters code of conduct (https://www.mindenhills.ca/en/building-and-development/resources/Documents/STR---RENTERS-CODE-OF-CONDUCT.pdf)
While your kids play, you can join them or relax in the screened in porch, sit at the water's edge, or nap in a hammock. Almost 1.5 acres to explore on the property, with lots of trails in the area for hiking or mountain biking
Enjoy a family dinner outside at the picnic table or inside the screened in porch, watching the light fade.
Finish off your day with a campfire, or relax with a movie indoors or at the fantastic Haliburton Highlands cinema a 20 minute drive away.
Let the sounds of the wild lull you to sleep, listening to the loons calling on the lake. There are three rooms (double bed, two twin beds, and queen bed with room for a pack 'n play). There is one bathroom, but there's also a clean outhouse to eliminate bathroom lineups.
We have lots of games and toys and lightning fast Starlink and a Roku TV for rainy days or for taking a work call when needed.
Equipped with a highchair, booster seat, plastic cups and dishes, pack 'n play, and baby activity centre - we always called this our circle of neglect ;).
Fully stocked kitchen with coffee grinder and maker, kettle, oven, microwave, toaster. BBQ with propane tank just outside the door.
We are not able to provide linens so guests must bring their own. One double bed, one queen bed, 2 narrow twin beds (30" vs 38"). Pillows and blankets available.
Under an hour from Minden and Haliburton, with necessities found even closer at Irondale or Kinmount.
Note there are two exterior security cameras required for insurance purposes. one is just above the front door and monitors just the cement area in front of the door. The second is at the back door (lakeside) and monitors the back door and dock for safety purposes. The cameras record motion, but we do not monitor them unless there is a valid reason to do so for security or insurance purposes.
We are licensed under the Township of Minden Hills Short-term Rental Regulations (license number STR-0000-000009). As per our license, we can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests and will require all renters to sign a copy of the renters code of conduct (https://www.mindenhills.ca/en/building-and-development/resources/Documents/STR---RENTERS-CODE-OF-CONDUCT.pdf)
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 Hills
Located in Minden Hills, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park and Salerno Lake, while Haliburton Sculpture Forest and Haliburton Highlands Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

Minden Hills, ON
What's nearby
- Salerno Lake - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
- Contau Lake - 17 min drive - 10.2 km
- Balsam Lake - 40 min drive - 44.5 km
- Pinestone Golf Course - 46 min drive - 40.9 km
- Fenelon Falls - 53 min drive - 67.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ted’s Burger Wagon - 12 min drive
- Ye Olde Rusted Cock - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Leah Leon
We live in Toronto with our two kids. We started renting cottages in the area every summer about 6 years ago, and fell in love with it. After three years of searching we have found our paradise and look forward to sharing it with you!
Why they chose this property
We love how peaceful and beautiful it is. We truly appreciate the small size of the like and the lack of sea-doos and motorboats racing around. Kinmount is so charming, and there are hidden gems all around the area.
What makes this property unique
The waterfront is huge at almost 200 feet, and you can choose to jump in off the dock or wade in from the beach. There is so much space for kids to run around, and the cottage is a true cottage. The screened in porch is the icing on the cake.
Languages:
English, French
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