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A peaceful country retreat a block away from the beach,with beautiful sunsets.

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a clock, and a window with a view of trees.
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A wooden sign with a welcome message for a country retreat, a wooden birdhouse, and a white house with a porch.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.
A white house with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a small garden.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

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Dunnottar, MB
  • Place, Tugela Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gimli Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Pelican Beach Golf and Country Club
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

East facing bedroom sleeps 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Dunnottar

Located in Dunnottar, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Sandy Hook Golf Club and Pelican Beach Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park and Camp Morton Provincial Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Dunnottar, MB

What's nearby

  • Tugela Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Gimli Beach - 23 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Camp Morton Provincial Park - 23 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Pelican Beach Golf and Country Club - 25 min drive - 34.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty's Drive Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Breakwater Ice Cream & Coffee Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Bee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carlos Cucino - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A peaceful country retreat a block away from the beach,with beautiful sunsets. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at A peaceful country retreat a block away from the beach,with beautiful sunsets. ?

As of 26 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A peaceful country retreat a block away from the beach,with beautiful sunsets. on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$1,037, 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 A peaceful country retreat a block away from the beach,with beautiful sunsets. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A peaceful country retreat a block away from the beach,with beautiful sunsets. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A peaceful country retreat a block away from the beach,with beautiful sunsets. ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is A peaceful country retreat a block away from the beach,with beautiful sunsets. located?

This family-friendly Dunnottar holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tugela Park, Winnipeg Beach Mall and Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park. Boundary Beach and Sandy Hook Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 10 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place. The host thought about everything. We just weren’t fond of the well water smell but the host provided lots of drinking water. We felt I safe and at peace in this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2026
I am so sorry you found the water so offensive. None of my other guests ever complained about that. I can’t really do anything about that. Being in Manitoba the water is hard especillay being so close to the lake. I thought you knew that being from Winnipeg. Why would you rent a place so close to the lake? That would be my suggestion. Inow have to deal with the scent of your cat urine in my house a lot more offensive than lake water.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were happy to get a place with a fenced yard for our dog. The house is charming, cozy and very private. Everything you need for cooking and relaxing is supplied and easy to find. The lake is a five minute walk away with lots of shade. We chose to eat out at night and the nearby restaurants are affordable, compared to the big city. My family and I had a wonderful time at Annette’s home in Dunnottar.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to write a review. I am so glad you and your family enjo yed the local restaurants around the neighbourhood . You and your family and your dog are welcome to stay here anytime. I do hope you make it back here. If you survived the fish flies and the mosquitos. Thanks again for be such great guesses.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Description was accurate of place , had great communication
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2026
Thank you for your review . I try to communicate with my guests in a timely manner. I want my guests to know what they are getting before they book.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our fishing trip! Close to the landing! Had everything needed for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2026
Thank you very much, it was left very clean and you and your group are welcome back anytime. I am glad you enjoyed your trip and my place. I try to have things available that I think people will need.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was AMAZING to deal with. Very flexible with our dates (ESPECIALLY at the last minute) when things kept changing with our arrival/departure dates. Definitely did NOT smell like cat urine!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. The place look like no one stayed there . If all guest could be so considerate. I take a lot of pride to accomdate my guest and having a clean home for guests to enjoy. Thanks again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy, Breeze

Very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2023
Thank you very much Robin and Margaret. It was a pleasure to host the both of you. It is always nice to have guest that are so easy breezy. I would recommend Robin and Margaret to any host. If all guests were this easy it wouldn’t be a job. You are welcomed back as my guest and time.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We could not even stay there. The smell of cat urine was so bad, we had to leave.Check in was supposed to be at 3, we didn't get in until 10pm to check the place out.We checked it out and the smell was so bad, we had to get hotel rooms in a different city
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2026
This guest didn’t not phone VRBO when he thought it smelled like cat urine and he couldn’t stay there. First he said there were four of them that were allergic . I told him why would he book a place if it was pet friendly.? Especially if 4 out of 5 of them were allergic to cats. You would think they would ask first before booking . He said I didn’t have it posted anywhere. I do The first paragraph . I invite guest to bring their fur babies.Then he told me it was the smell . I told him it was not cat urine I sprayed a room sanitizer . The scent was Basil and Lime. He could have just opened a window. Now he says I should have told them to open the window. Common sense. I know it didn’t smell like cat urine. He saw my cat and assumed that was the smell. I lost my phone that night. and had to get a new one today. I could not communicate with him until today Monday. March 2 . He is calling me a liar and then expects , me to refund his money. Why didn’t he talk to VRBO that same day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A spacious and beautiful country retreat, a short walk to the lake. Four of us were here for the Gimli Film Festival and this cottage was an excellent base camp. Owner communicated well with us. Cottage is well equipped and the several decks are delightful options for dining. Highly recommend this place and this Host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Sadly so terrible! Dirty place, contaminated water and a rude host!

The location is wonderful, great natural light and nice decks and yard! However the home was dirty upon check in, so we spent a while cleaning it. Then the water was black and smelled of sulfur. The strong smell was giving us a headache and making us nauseous. We politely expressed concerns to the host who was offended and very rude. We eventually had to check out after a day because the water still would not run clear. The host would not refund us our money and was not the kind person we initially thought she was. We got sick as a result of the contaminated water, including my 6 month old son. But the host still did nothing to remediate the situation, she never even said the words “I’m sorry” once! Not the type of experience you hope for when staying in friendly Manitoba! There are other places to rent in the area, I strongly recommend renting elsewhere for your stay! Rent from someone who will care about your well-being! Sadly Annette did not even care about even a 6 month olds well-being.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2023
I am very upset that the guests were not happy. The first issue was the water and I called a plumber right away. He told me to let the water run. I did inform the quest to do that. I offered her a complete refund that day. She didn’t want to leave. Unfortunately the guests did not see the 5gallon drinking water in the kitchen for their use. Everyone knows if you are from Manitoba in Lake country you do not drink the well water especially this year with the water table being so high. I was not offended that there was a problem with the water. I was offended that the guest thought my place was dirty. I spent the day before they were arriving cleaning floors and windows . I sprayed disinfectant on every surface.. I am a super host with Airbnb. I am well aware of the protocol for the standard of cleanliness we all expect and deserve. I didn’t even talk to the guest . It was by text. I wanted to deal with the matter at hand the water. I had a plumber go down there and it was the hot water tank. It was fixed in a day. The water was not contaminated. Hot water tanks do stop working. I had the water checked for contamination . It is fine. I take pride looking after my guest. I just wanted the guest not be inconvenienced by this problem that is why I offered a full refund that day not two days later.The reservations was for Friday but they changed it to Saturday and they left on Monday. There are policies in place by VRBO for refunds to protect the hostess and guest. I hope if you took the time to read my take on this you will not judge me from one bad review. All my other reviews are 4 and 5.
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