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Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario

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Living area
2 acres of land
Private kitchen
White sand beach
Dining space

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario

Spectacular 4,500 sq ft Scandinavian scribed white pine log cottage on 2 acres lot, walking distance - 5 minutes to Georgian Bay (Balm Beach) white sand, short drive to shopping, ski hills and Golf Courses, year round vacation cottage has ceramic and maple hardwood floors throughout spacious open concept.

Main floor consists of: kitchen, living room with floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace, dining room with walkout to 450 ft of covered veranda, laundry room and 3 piece bathroom as well as ground floor bedroom.

Second floor features a recreation room with pool table, floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace, cathedral ceiling plus a kitchenette/ wet bar and walkout to private covered deck, 3 large bedrooms with lighted closets and large 4 piece main bath featuring soaker tub and separate shower.

Basement is fully recreational with ping pong, air hockey, table football, TV, and Wii.

The nearest towns of Midland and Penetanguishene, less than 15 minutes drive, offer all the city shopping, restaurants and movie theatres.
Licence #STRTT-2026-091 When you rent this cottage you are paying for not only great accommodation but for its location in proximity to the beach.
Amenities
Kitchen:
Water: drinkable
2 Refrigerators
Stove
Oven
Kettle
Microwave
Toaster
Coffee maker
Tea Pot
Dishes
Cutlery
Pots and Pans
Cleaning Supplies
Vacuum

Living room, Party room & Recreational
TVs (Satellite Dish)
DVD player
Radio, CD and Tape Player
2 Wood Fireplaces
Pool Table
Table football
Air Hockey
Ping Pong
Wii
Ceiling Fans
Central Air
Outside Deck:
Patio Furniture
Propane Barbecue

1st floor bedroom: queen bed and crib
2nd floor bedroom: king size bed
2nd floor bedroom: queen bed
2nd floor Kids bedroom: 1 single bed and bunk bed
2nd floor common area: 1 folding sofa bed
basement bedroom: double bed and bunk bed
basement bedroom: double bed and 1 single bed
Basement common area: 1 folding sofa bed

Other:
Washer / Dryer (x3)
Baby Crib/Sleeper

FOR KIDS
Kids Playground
Sand Box
Trampoline

Limitations:
Sleeps 6 adults and 3 kids comfortably
Linens and Towels are not supplied
Fire Wood is not supplied
Smoking not permitted
Pets not permitted
No child safety issues
Cottage is not designed for wheel chair access
Parking: 5 cars
Guests must leave the cottage clean at the end of the stay.
Activities:
Hiking Trails
Biking Trails
Boat Cruises: Miss Midland Georgian Queen
Horseback Riding (17.7 km)
Tennis courts (4.4 km)
Go Carts & Mini Golf (Balm Beach Rd.)
Fine Dining: Midland (10 km)
Georgian Grill (Balm Beach)
Surf Restaurant at the Beach. Important!!! The cottage is rented by up to 10 people. It is rented by 7 nights minimum in July and August.
Pillows and blankets are included in the stay. Bed sheets and towels are not provided.
Sorry, we no longer accept guests without positive reviews.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4190281
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tiny

Located in Tiny, this cottage is on a lake. Ste-Marie among the Hurons and Martyrs' Shrine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Galaxy Cinemas Midland and Midland Golf and Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Midland Cultural Centre and Wasaga 500 Go Karts. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Tiny, ON

What's nearby

  • Balm Beach Go-Karts - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cawaja Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Wasaga Beach Provincial Park - 19 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain - 59 min drive - 69.4 km
  • Blue Mountain Ski Resort - 59 min drive - 69.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Kittyhawk - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Captain’s Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario on 7 September 2026 start from NZ$621, 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 Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario located?

This family-friendly Tiny cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Balm Beach Go-Karts and Lake Huron. Georgian Bay and Cawaja Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 46 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and host! Can’t wait to go back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2025
It was a pleasure to host you and your family. We hope to see you back soon. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete V.

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

Great stay

Huge place. We stayed with 3 families and it felt like we all had lots of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous Log Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and has plenty of space and activities to keep the kids entertained. The beach a hidden gem just a 5 minute drive down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Wonderful week

Booked for a week over the Canada Day weekend. The house is beautiful with a huge yard. Lots of rooms and beds for everyone. Great amenities and close to everything. Friends already want to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

bill V.

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

Balm Beach cottage

We had a good time at the cottage. The large porch was a nice place to relax. The pool table was great. A few mattress upgrades with higher bedframes and some new kitchen supplies would make this a five star rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa M.

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

Fantastic

Cottage had everything we needed and more for our stay. We’ve been coming to Balm Beach for 16 years with the family and were very pleased to have found this cottage. Host was prompt with responding and the cottage was the perfect getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myra M.

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

Wonderful family getaway!

We really enjoyed our stay. Balm Beach lodge is very spacious. There was lots for the kids to do during our family weekend. We enjoyed the wood burning fireplace on the cool nights and the outdoor fire pit on the warmer nights. The beach was also a short walk away. We're very happy with the whole experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri G.

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

Beautiful Log Cabin for a large group

Everything was great, other than a few little thing; could use more knives, coffee maker didn't work. Beautiful location and facilities.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

randy S.

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

Family Vacation

The property fullfilled all of our needs. Natasha is an excellect host and answered any querstions /concerns quickly. The property is ideal for familires with small children as there is lots for them to do outside. Trampoline, swing sets etc. There is only one main floor bedroom and that may be problimatic for those with disability issues as the stairs are steep. I would highly reccomend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

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

A day at the beach

Huge property, more on offer than advertised. Needs a few minor repairs. Great entertainment value.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

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

Amazing!

Beautiful, spacious and clean cottage. Fit our big group with room to spare. Tons to do especially for the kids. Should’ve booked more days 😉 Very gracious host and great communication. Answered all my questions right away. 2 minutes away from go-carts, mini golf and a great family beach. Highly recommend this rental! Will definitely rent in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jutta D.

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

Beautiful Log Cottage

We stayed at this cottage for 3 days after Christmas. The place was very spacious, great for our family of 4 kids and 6 adults. Everything was as advertised and very clean. All appliances worked well. The beds were comfortable, but my husband and I who are seniors found it difficult to get up from the very low king bed. Renters are given detailed cleaning instructions and we were happy to find the place equipped with a built-in vacuum cleaner. Given the right circumstance we would definitely want to rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Such a fun and spacious home.

A lovely HUGE house full of many games, toys and activities as well as room to move about, be private and in company. An excellent gathering place for family, quiet and private. We loved sitting on the porch with morning coffee or late evening and watching the sky. We found the photos about beds and bedrooms a little confusing so it may be worth messaging the host if you are not sure to find what you need. This is a fabulous beach community. Highly recommend the Cawaja General Store for breakfast and lunch sandwiches and full coffee bar. The Cawaja beach was our favourite for walking on. Thanks, Natasha for a lovely family gathering time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yusra S.

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

Big cottage but needs cleaning

We stayed at this property over the long weekend. The cottage is big, spacious with a good number of activities for adults. The lawn/yard is big and can be used for a variety of purposes. Basement is newly renovated. Natasha was quick with her response to inquiries. A few things that we noticed: - swings are in a bad condition and needs to be repaired. We had kids with us that really wanted to use the swing set but it was old and broken. The wooden ladder was about to break when my 3 year old nephew tried climbing it. The infant swing was missing a harness so it couldn’t be used. The trampoline was missing the zipper to close it and the padding was ripping off from several places. Overall, the play area wasn’t safe for kids. - the cottage can use a much deeper/detailed cleaning. The bedding was not in a great condition and some blankets smelled like they haven't been washed. - some of the faucets were not working properly in the bathrooms. The only bathroom that was in good condition was the basement one since it was newly renovated. - furniture was old and worn out but not a big deal since we were only there for a few days Overall, the place was big but we wouldn’t return for a family trip because it wasn’t clean and we felt the play area was just unsafe for our kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
We are sorry the cottage did not meet your expectations. We work hard on keeping the place clean and safe. The trampoline was replaced this spring and the playground is weekly inspected to ensure it is safe to be used. It may not be easy to be used for children under 3 years as they have to be watched by their parents.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Ann C.

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

Room to Roam

Grand log home , with plenty of with great activities to keep you busy on a winters day !! Living room with a brilliant wood burning fireplace, had room for 8 adults to hang out comfortably . Kitchen big enough for all the cooks!! Beds comfortable !!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

iris a.

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

Very nice and clean. Great for kids as they have air hockey, tennis, soccer in the house

We had a great time !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

bill V.

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

Balm Beach cottage

We did enjoy our stay with extended family. Lots of room to spread out. 15 minute walk to the beach. It could use some new kitchen supplies. We would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Pamela F.

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

Not the cleanest

It was a perfect size for us as we had a total of 13 people visiting throughout the week. It was a nice looking, spacious place but it was not kept up very well. We were under the impression that the owner expect the guests to do the cleaning when she should be hiring cleaners to do the “heavy lifting” between guest visits. We felt we left the place in better condition that it was left for us. Here were some of the issues: With regards to the main floor, the dishwasher was falling apart, and many dishes were dirty in the cupboard and had to be rewashed before using. The drawers with utensils had a lot of debris in them, appearing as if they hadn’t been wiped down in some time. There could also be a better array of cooking pots and pans with lids that fit. Both fireplaces had not been cleaned out so we didn’t use them as we weren’t prepared to clean it out before and after. There were four remotes on the TV stand and none of them worked the TV. It wasn’t until day three that we found the one we needed behind some knickknacks on the mantle above the fireplace. That area looked like it had never been dusted. We found the back of the remote in the couch on the last day we left when checking the pillows to make sure we didn’t leave anything behind.Upstairs the bedrooms weren’t very clean. We found things that other visitors left, such as a baby bottle, dirty socks and the worst being mouse poo in some of the corners of the living room areas. The upstairs bathtub had dead bees and wasps in it when we first arrived. We were excited by the games that the house offered, such as billiards but only one cue worked well and there was no chalk for the tips. The chess set was missing around 4 pieces so we couldn’t use it. The games in the basement seemed to be okay although the ping pong balls and rackets could have been of better quality. As we were cleaning up after ourselves on the front lawn, we found a dart and a sharp metal structure that could have cut someone’s foot if they had stepped on it, The kids loved the trampoline and the swing set. However the ladder on the swing set is cracked and It should be repaired. Our most worrisome experience was with the BBQ. It has not been cleaned out in ages and was filled with grease. It caught on fire and we were worried that it would burn the balcony roof above it as the whole building is made of wood. We searched for a fire extinguisher and were unable to find one. A family member took apart the BBQ and cleaned
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Lovely spacious house

The photos represent well this lovely house. Very spacious and clean. The yard has activities for the kids, with a large safe front yard to run around and play ball. A number of games indoors including ping pong, air hockey, pool table (needs loving care) and a number of books are available for your enjoyment. Lots and lots of seating areas indoor and outdoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie O.

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

Winter stay

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage. Few things they could improve on is the sitting room couches, as quite uncomfortable and 1 couch was broken. The cottage and bathrooms where clean on arrival, however a deeper clean of the place would be beneficial ie- cobwebs in ceiling and kitchen cupboards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Konika G.

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

Sweet short stay

It was good experience, huge cottage. Lots of things to do in cottage as host has placed so many games. I would surely recommend this property for big groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Marika C.

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

Fantastic house

We enjoyed this large house that was a short ride or walk to the beach. Could use a deep clean and more organization, but great overall. The kids loved the trampoline and the adults loved the fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suhel P.

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

One of the best cottage

Amazing place to relax. Loved it. We had really great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tony a.

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

Great time

Cottage was a great hub to explore this beautiful area - so much to do!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerri W.

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

Beautiful place with so much potential

This cottage is absolutely beautiful. It has lots of room and so much potential. First off it was so much more than we were expecting when we booked! We pulled in and It really is beautiful from the outside. The inside is spacious but dated and could use some updating. Pictures and decor are very old, but had nothing to do with our stay, so just an observation. I will do a thorough review of the good and the needs improvement. The main floor bedroom would be better if it had a normal bed and not one 5inches from the ground. Although if this was for teens or kids it may have been ok, just not 50+ adults. Bedrooms upstairs were ok, there are holes in the drywall above the twin bed in kids room which should be fixed. The house could use a really good cleaning, but overall was tidy. Silverware, dishes, pots and pans are extremely old. Can opener did not work which was frustrating because I needed it, and along with the cutlery and all utensils are probably easily 50yrs+ old, finding a sharp knife was a challenge. We had to basically wash all dishes and anything we used in the kitchen before hand. We did not use the dishwasher as we did not feel it did a great job. All that being said if you are not extremely picky this place was amazing for the price. It had all the basic amenities you would need and really is stunning. With a good cleaning and some updating this could be a 5 star resort! Basement is being worked on which is a great sign but overall is lots of fun with lots to do for the kids. Ping pong, foosball etc. There is a pool table upstairs that is fun but again it’s old and has one of the pockets held together with what ever was available. Although it does not make it unusable so it’s good. It snowed while we were there and there was no snow removal of the driveway so lucky we were able to get in and out ok. It’s 10-15mins to town for groceries or anything you need, this was very handy. Lots of room to sit and spread out, couches were comfy but again old, and we were afraid one may break before we left. Fireplace was lovely and we used it daily. Sadly we had skiiing booked that got cancelled due to the covid shutdown. Lots of counter and cupboard space. We used the bbq and had no problems. Beautiful porch, I imagine it would be a fantastic place to sit and have a coffee in the spring, summer and fall even. We really enjoyed our stay and would go back in a heartbeat! Thank you for our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

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