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Dog-friendly Lakefront Cottage w/ Hot Tub + WiFi + Firepit + Games + Near Trails

Dog-friendly Lakefront Cottage w/ Hot Tub + WiFi + Firepit + Games + Near Trails

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Play in the crystal clear water or hang out on the 500 sq ft dock!
Enjoy direct access to snowmobiling and ice fishing from the cottage.
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Overview of Dog-friendly Lakefront Cottage w/ Hot Tub + WiFi + Firepit + Games + Near Trails

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Enjoy the area

Map
Minden, ON
  • Popular LocationMinden Wild Water Preserve14 min drive
  • Popular LocationPinestone Golf Course21 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalsam Lake35 min drive
  • AirportMuskoka, ON (YQA)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Sunroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Dog-friendly Lakefront Cottage w/ Hot Tub + WiFi + Firepit + Games + Near Trails

Relax and unwind at South Lake! Located less than 10 minutes away from the town of Minden, you'll love swimming off the 500 sq ft dock, exploring by canoe, all the best lawn games, stunning sunsets from the new fire pit, and a sky full of constellations. Perfect for families or friends to enjoy all of the comforts of a modern cottage without missing that rustic charm. Cozy up by the propane fireplace and play board games or watch TV/Netflix. High-speed internet is remote work-friendly!

Renovated and redecorated in 2020, enjoy a fully-loaded open-concept kitchen and dining room complete with a dishwasher and safe tap water, and living room with modern furniture, and a flat-screen TV to watch DVDs or Netflix. The elegant new bathroom with a deep tub will melt your worries away. Enjoy the view of the yard and lake from a screened Muskoka room and get your grill on with a direct propane hookup. Outdoors, enjoy 100ft of clear shoreline with shallow, sandy entry and a massive 500 sq ft dock. Gather around the new fire pit or share a meal at the oversized 12-foot picnic table.

Other things to note:
-There is a smart lock you can use to self-check in when you get there.
-I have a portable Bluetooth speaker you can take down the the yard to use.
-There's an ice maker on the kitchen counter that makes up to 26 lbs of ice per day
-The coffee maker is a FlexBrew so you can make a pot of ground coffee (normally provided) or use K-Cups (not provided)
- a BBQ with direct hookup to propane so you never have to worry empty tanks
- bunch of lawn games (Spikeball, ladder toss, bocce, Kan Jam)
-board games (Settlers of Katan, Taboo, Cards Against Humanity, Rush Hour, Codenames, a puzzle and some books). - There will be a bundle of firewood leaning up against the shed you can use as much of as you want. I can also give you the number of someone you can buy more wood from and pick up or have delivered.
- There's also a bylaw so no fires are allowed before 7pm - no idea why but I also don't want you to get fined.
- There's a full kitchen and dishwasher (please do your own dishes before you leave) and all the main cooking and bbq utensils you'd need.
- There are two 10-ft kayaks and a 14 ft canoe available for your use with a lifejacket. The paddles are hung up on the canoe rack and there are 2 large and 1 medium lifejacket in the storage bin beside the canoe rack - please bring your own if these will not fit you or if you need more.
- The water off the dock is only about chest height, so don't dive, but a shallow cannonball will work. The water gets deep about 20 ft further out. There's a thermometer tied to the stairs so you can check the water temperature.
- The cottage is also on a septic tank, so please only put toilet paper in it and while the water is unlimited, it's also not a good idea to have more than like 4-5 quick showers in a short time frame.
- The water is from the lake and goes through a UV filtration system so it's safe to drink.

- 3-night minimum stays on long weekends and Mon-Fri/Fri-Mon schedule during summer (Canada Day to Labour Day)

Property manager

David McClung

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs of all sizes are welcome, please message me.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

Minden

Located in Minden Hills, this vacation home 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 activities can be experienced at Blairhampton Golf Club and Pinestone Golf Course. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
Map
Minden, ON

What's nearby

  • Burnt River - 1 min walk
  • Minden Wild Water Preserve - 14 min drive
  • Pinestone Golf Course - 21 min drive
  • Blairhampton Golf Club - 22 min drive
  • Balsam Lake - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons - 8 min drive
  • Kawartha Dairy - 9 min drive
  • Up River Trading Co - 8 min drive
  • Boshkung Social by Boshkung Brewing Co - 9 min drive
  • Subway - 8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cottage Getaway!
I stayed here over a long weekend with my wife and dog and we absolutely loved it! The yard was spacious so my dog can run freely, there were plenty of board games available and the hot tub was the cherry on top! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Pembroke Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hot tub!
Spacious kitchen, quiet neighborhood. Everything you need is in the cottage to ensure a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Summer Vacation
Great cottage, dog friendly and our toddler had a blast. Jump right off the dock in the lake to cool off, and relax in the hot tub and enjoy the quiet scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super place to stay!
Just what my family and I needed. A nice getaway with just the right amount of games, movies and the hot tub was a bonus too! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by David McClung

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I live and work in Toronto and try to rent the cottage whenever I'm not using it. Since renting out the cottage I have also earned Superhost status on Airbnb.
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