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ZenDen is a place to relax, unwind and let the stress of the city behind you.

Cottage in Minden Hills with kitchen and balcony

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Outside of cottage
End of Gull River and mouth of Gull Lake.
At night with sunroom
Dining area
Dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Minden, ON
  • Place, Minden Wild Water Preserve
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Shadow Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Office 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

ZenDen is a place to relax, unwind and let the stress of the city behind you.


The ZenDen Cottage is a classic style cottage. Its well placed at the end of the famous Gull River/mouth of Gull Lake where great boating/fishing await.

The ZenDen is a place to relax, unwind and let the stress of the city behind you. Its surrounded by mature trees, wildlife and sounds of the water. The multilevel deck hosts a 20 foot platform which is a great place to meditate and let your day begin.
Be Zen!

Zen Den Cottage is in very close proximity (5 min drive) to local amenities.
There is a Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons, Gas Station, Beer Store, LCBO all within 8km.

​There a few restaurants close by and Boshkung Brewery and Dominion are local favourites. As we are located on Gull River you can also drive your boat right into these restaurants directly from cottage.​
The famous Kawartha Dairy original location is a 5 minute drive and is a great spot for an ice cream.

The Gull Lake is great for fishing where you will find both shallow and deep locations that host Bass, Muskie, Trout and some Pickerel.

​As we are located on the very end of the Gull River and mouth of Gull Lake, the steady water flow means crystal clear water free of weeds. Great swimming right off the dock and take your tube into town a float down the river right to our cottage! (About an hour float ride)

​The cottage has 3 well placed bedrooms. 2 with double beds and one with a queen.
The bunkie that has 2 double beds. Sleeping 10 people very comfortably. All amenities of home including water purification system, fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher and large family dining room that seats 6.

It also has a fully screened in sunroom which is a beautiful place to have a morning coffee or look at the stars with our well placed telescope. The cottage has a full tub and shower. The cottage has a dryer for drying your bathing suites, it does not have a washer.

​This is a place for a quiet and peaceful retreat. We have surrounding property owners in close proximity who all share in that respect of the surrounding area. Please no parties.

You will have full access to the cottage, bunkie, fire pit, dock. Boat not available for rental.

​As we are located on Gull River and mouth of Gull Lake, the steady water flow means crystal clear water free of weeds. Great swimming right off the dock and take your tube into town a float down the river right to our cottage! (About an hour float ride)

There are 55 steps to get to dock. Depending on the day and water levels from the Trent you may have a current in water, but still very swimmable for most kids/teens/adults who are stronger
swimmers, it will be difficult with a toddler but we do have a sandy wading area beside the dock. Thousands of people come to the Gull to swim or tube its river.

ALL ANIMALS MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO BOOKING. UNAPPROVED ANIMALS AT COTTAGE WILL INCUR A $500 PENALTY.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Must be approved by owner prior to final booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Municipal law calls for no fires in fire pit until 7pm. No exceptions.
All animals must be approved prior to booking. Any animals not approved will be charged a $500 fee.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Minden Hills is home to this cottage. Blairhampton Golf Club and 118 - 35 Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Minden Wild Water Preserve and Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park.
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Minden, ON

What's nearby

  • Minden Wild Water Preserve - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Snowdon Park - 16 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Balsam Lake - 18 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Shadow Lake - 18 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Blairhampton Golf Club - 18 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boshkung Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪50s Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Summerkiss Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ZenDen is a place to relax, unwind and let the stress of the city behind you. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at ZenDen is a place to relax, unwind and let the stress of the city behind you.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ZenDen is a place to relax, unwind and let the stress of the city behind you.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ZenDen is a place to relax, unwind and let the stress of the city behind you. located?

Situated in Minden Hills, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Burnt River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Minden Wild Water Preserve and Snowdon Park. Blairhampton Golf Club and Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aneta P.

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

2 families

We enjoyed our stay. Shawn was a great host and everything was a smooth process. Great river for floating…lots if fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Fantastic time on the Gull River in Minden

What a perfect property and location. Enjoyed being on the dock watching people float down the river to the lake. Not one bad thing about our stay. Would definately jump at the opportunity to do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Little Gem

I had the opportunity to meet Shawn, and what a great guy and host. You can't ask for a better situation knowing the owner truly cares about your stay/wellbeing. The welcome/information package is top notch, and the cottage has all the necessary amenities. The property is rather secluded despite the neighboring cottages along the river. Mosquitos were hit and miss, but hey it's northern Ontario. Great location, and Minden has everything you need. You won't regret booking this unique retreat. D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Claridge

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Our family owns the cottage and enjoys spending time there. We are from the Niagara Region.

Why they chose this property

We love that the cottage is in such a great area. Tucked away in a quiet cottage area yet 8 minute drive to great restaurants and bars.

What makes this property unique

As we are at the very end of Gull River and mouth of Gull Lake you have the option to swim safely on the river or enjoy all of the benefits of the big lake.

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