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Spring bird watching cozy getaway with a wood burning stove. Close to the lake

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Living Room
Front Yard Summer
Outdoor dining
Front Yard Summer
Wood Burning Stove in the Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Matlock, MB
  • Place, Tugela Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Gimli Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spring bird watching cozy getaway with a wood burning stove. Close to the lake

New cottage with all the amenities of home, but nature is right out the door. Wood burning stove, skiing and ice fishing in the winter, spring bird watching, beaches all around in the summer.
We’ve stocked our cottage with all the conveniences including high-speed wireless internet. 3 sizeable bedrooms sleep 6 along with 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The screened-in porch is a haven to enjoy a drink after activities during the day, or just to relax with a book.
In the fall and winter the wood-burning stove makes the whole cottage warm and cozy.
You’re still connected if you want to be: super fast wifi and a 55 inch 4K TV with many streaming services for movie night.
If you’re looking for quality family time we’ve got many board games. Or choose some reading from our book shelf.
The neighbourhood is something really special: cute and quiet, the cottage is a couple of minutes walk from Lake Winnipeg. There’s beaches all around and only a 10 minute drive from the boardwalk at Winnipeg Beach and a 20 minute drive to Gimli for shopping, dining and festivals.
There’s so much to do year round!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you’re able to start a load of washing with used towels and sheets, that would be very helpful. Thank you!
Please place the recycling in the blue bags at the end of the drive at the back of the cottage.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please do not clean fish in the cottage. Let us know ahead of time if you need to clean fish and we’ll prepare the bunk house for that purpose

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Dunnottar

Located in Dunnottar, this cottage 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 Tugela Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Matlock, MB

What's nearby

  • Tugela Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Gimli Beach - 21 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Pelican Beach Golf and Country Club - 24 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Patricia Beach - 62 min drive - 101.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Breakwater Ice Cream & Coffee Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salty's Drive Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Winnipeg Beach Curling Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bonnies Beach Country Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spring bird watching cozy getaway with a wood burning stove. Close to the lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Spring bird watching cozy getaway with a wood burning stove. Close to the lake?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spring bird watching cozy getaway with a wood burning stove. Close to the lake on 12 May 2026 start from NZ$319, 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 Spring bird watching cozy getaway with a wood burning stove. Close to the lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spring bird watching cozy getaway with a wood burning stove. Close to the lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spring bird watching cozy getaway with a wood burning stove. Close to the lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spring bird watching cozy getaway with a wood burning stove. Close to the lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Tugela Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park and Winnipeg Beach Mall. Boundary Beach and Sandy Hook Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

karl b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked great for our winter fishing excursion! Very nice property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very close to the Lake! The house was very clean and had everything we needed! The host was very good! They responded back right away if we ever had any questions! We definitely will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

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

Nice home

Great clean place to stay for our fishing group.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and nicely decorated. We had all the supplies we needed to cook breakfast and lunch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger L.

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

Good place

Good place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Perfect Getaway Spot!

We had an excellent stay at this perfect spot! The cabin was clean and well stocked. The sunroom is absolutely amazing and we spent a majority of our time relaxing in it! Quiet area, but lots to do a short walk or drive away! Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying at this house and it still has everything we need. I like the additional furniture in the gazebo and how the main bedroom was freshened up. Overall, excellent place to stay. Hosts are nice to deal with. Will sure be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

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

Excellent property

We had a wonderful trip. Thank you for the nice house!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent A.

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

Really great!

Beautiful place in a beautiful area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the cottage. Our favourite place was the screened in porch which allowed us to enjoy bug-free time outside for eating and reading. We brought our large dog and he loved it too. He slept in the dog bed provided even though he was too large. My husband took the kayak out on the lake and had a great time. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

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

Perfect getaway place!

Our stay was great! Place is very nice and clean. Location is very convenient, close to the lake and places to eat. House has all the amenities and necessities for a comfortable stay. We would definitely consider staying again in future. 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

The veranda

Very nice cottage but …. it’s all about the veranda. We basically lived there. Awesome.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Great Lake Retreat!

Beautiful space with water and beaches close by. Very clean with lots of thoughtful touches. We especially enjoyed the screened in porch! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Awesome Mini Vacation

The place was spotless and a included everything you would need to enjoy your stay. Close to Winnipeg Beach and the boat launch. 14 km to Gimli. Great and helpful hosts and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce v.

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

Great modern cabin!

Beautiful cottage and location. Everything you need. Responsive owners. We had a great time! Only complaint is in the sunroom I could always hear powerlines(?) nearby. Lots of buzz/hum. Not from cabin itself. Would stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time here. It was the perfect place to have time away from the hustle and bustle with my friends from America. This is our third “retreat“ together in Manitoba and this was by far the best. We will definitely stay here againOne of my friends is allergic to cats, we did not realize this was a cat friendly cottage as well as dog friendly (I took my doggie). She had absolutely no issues with her allergies. I think that speaks to the care that Howard and Amanda put into their property.As you may notice in other reviews of this lovely little cottage, the screened sunroom is a huge highlight. It is well appointed with comfy chairs and patio furniture, along with a large dining table to take advantage of.The kitchen is stocked with pretty much anything you would need, including a ninja blender for smoothies! It was an enjoyable experience to cook together there.Everything about this cottage suggests peaceful relaxation. We highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Howard and Amanda Almdal

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We are family of 5 that live in Winnipeg. Our cottage in Dunnattor/Matlock is our favourite place! We're beach people and really enjoy being near the water and our cottage neighbourhood is a coastal community, so it fits the bill.

Why they chose this property

There's so many cottage communities in Manitoba, but many of them are busy. We love our cottage neighbourhood because it's quiet and has many year-round residents. There's also many beaches and the cottage is a short drive to amenities, so you have access to everything you need (Winnipeg Beach 10 minute drive, Gimli 20 minute drive).
In the summer there's farmers' markets, festivals (Gimli Icelandic and Film Festivals), and many other activities. In the winter there's cross country skiing and people come from far and wide for the ice fishing.

What makes this property unique

Above all our property is new and has many modern amenities. We always say "we want to be near nature, but we don't want to sleep or watch a movie in it". We have all of the luxuries of home: air conditioning, high-speed internet, big screen TV, full kitchen (including dishwasher), wood-burning stove, etc. and because the cottage is new construction, it's perfectly comfortable year-round.
One amazing feature is our screened-in porch, where we spend a lot of our time in the summer.
Finally, in the winter the wood-burning stove is something really special: after spending time outside the stove warms the whole cottage and makes for a very cozy experience!

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