MOONDOG RETREAT: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Algonquin Highlands, ON

Bigwind Lake Provincial Park19 min drive
Muskoka, ON (YQA)49 min drive
Lake of Bays68 min drive
Bigwin Island Golf Club100 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

outhouse

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

This picturesque rustic property is nestled in our own private bay, with western exposure that ensures breathtaking sunsets nightly. This cottage is located in a very secluded, peaceful and quiet setting with very few neighbours. The 1 acre property was built adjacent to crown land in 1960. This 1 owner family cottage has been recently updated and restored by the owner himself, giving it a total cosmetic facelift. The renovation includes; all new stainless steel appliances, high speed internet and phone services, netflix crave and new 55” tv, new furnishings, new mattresses, complete bathroom renovation, new microwave, kurig coffee maker and bbq, 5 amazing outdoor dining places, and all dishware and cookware you need. This cottage is the perfect place to enjoy a good meal with lakeside dining like you’ve never experienced before. Also included with rental are, aluminum row boat, paddle boat, canoe, kayak, SUPfire pit, out house, and hammocks. Property is located 20 minute drive from Dorset, 1 hour from Bracebridge and Huntsville. All amenities such as Laundry, LCBO, Grocery, Hardware etc. are available there. Due to covid-19 bring your own linens such as towels, sheets and whatever else you may need. There are 3 bedrooms and 4 beds (1 queen, 1 double, bunk bed with a queen & twin), as well as a new sectional. Maximum occupancy is 6 guests, no camping such as trailers, tents, or RVs permitted. This cottage is a treasured family legacy property that is family and dog friendly, it is also smoke free. We take great pride in this home of ours and are happy to have the opportunity of sharing our amazing family retreat with respectful guests. Breathtaking scenery and peaceful ,private, tranquility awaits you!
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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Welcome to Raven Lake! This is our main cottage.

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

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 Hills

This cottage is located in Minden Hills. Bigwind Lake Provincial Park and Minden Wild Water Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Santa's Village and High Falls Water Park. Bracebridge Resource Management Centre and Bracebridge Fair Grounds are also worth visiting.

Algonquin Highlands, ON

What's nearby

Bigwind Lake Provincial Park - 19 min drive
Santa's Village - 58 min drive
Lake Muskoka - 59 min drive
Lake of Bays - 68 min drive
Bigwin Island Golf Club - 100 min drive

Getting around

Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 49 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MOONDOG RETREAT: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at MOONDOG RETREAT: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at MOONDOG RETREAT: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MOONDOG RETREAT: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage located?

Situated in Minden Hills, this cottage is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Bigwind Lake Provincial Park and within 25 miles (40 km) of Lake of Bays Brewing Company and Hawk Lake Log Chute. Lake of Bays Marine Museum and Navigation Society and Dorset Heritage Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paula D., Wainfleet

6 September 2023

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

Labour Day weekend 2024

Our family stayed for the long weekend and it was so relaxing and quiet!! A definite rustic cabin like was used to when I was a kid, but with an actual bathroom! Lol Cousins cottage growing up back in the day had an outhouse lol. Ted gives you so much information about where everything is and was just a text away if we had a question!! Would definitely return again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie B., Ball Ground, GA

19 August 2023

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

Heaven on earth!

This was the true rustic cottage experience that I grew up knowing. Very private and quiet with millions of stars and no light pollution. Calm lake without all the boats (there were just a few) made it wonderful for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, row boating and paddle boarding!! Our two large dogs loved it and our German Shepard was in more than us! The water is the cleanest and softest we have experienced in years. The cottage has all of the amenities you could need, with a real quaint days gone by vibe. It was perfect for us and our dogs without having to worry about our dogs with close neighbors. Truly Heaven on earth!!!! Thanks Ted for your hospitality!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

10 August 2023

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

Stunning sunsets at the Moondog Retreat

Ted has a wonderful cottage to share, full of family history and all the conveniences you could want. The lake is beautiful and the water deep enough off the short dock that you can just dive right in. Plenty of privacy, lots of seating, great WiFi...what more could you ask for? Ted was remarkably helpful, answering any questions I had quickly and accurately. Hey, it's a cottage so you have to figure out how things work, where stuff is, and you can't expect a "hotel" experience hence why I only gave it 4 cleanliness stars. However, it was much cleaner than the cottage I owned for years! I've rented a lot of cottages in the last few years and this was one of my best experiences. We'll certainly look at coming back to the Moondog Retreat!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nanda M.

2 September 2022

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

Excellent cottage stay at Moondog

We stayed at the Moondog Retreat with our kids and our dog. The place is lovely and well cared for. It has all the amenities you would need to be comfortable and enjoy your stay. We enjoyed the amazing sunsets on the deck, we had campfire story time and smores, got to spot a few shooting stars, made good use of the lake - swimming and canoeing. We had a great family getaway. We also stopped in Dorset to climb the tower. We loved our stay at the Moondog Retreat, the kids loved it - would definitely recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Carol S.

26 August 2022

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

Relaxing time at the lake!

A rustic cottage set on a lovely quiet lake. Use of the canoe and paddle boat added to our experience. Our fur babies loved roaming the forested property and swimming. The cottage is very comfortable and decorated with many interesting items. The kitchen is well stocked and beds comfortable. Quite remote but can buy supplies in nearby Dorset.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022