Luxury meets Lake

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Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Gym

Hot tub

Washer

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Minden, ON

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park

9 min drive

Burnt River

17 min drive

Balsam Lake

20 min drive

Muskoka, ON (YQA)

86 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Full bathroom bathtub/shower sink and toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Hot tub, baby grand piano, 2 TV, alarm, paddle boat, 67 acres, on the lake, 1.3 hours from stouffville, pool table, BBQ, fire pit, back up generator, 2 living rooms, library/nook wrap around deck tranquility at its best. Close to Minden town. One hour from Muskoka.

Property manager

Anna

Languages

English, Greek

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Similar properties

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

washer and dryer is to be used by cleaning staff only unless you pay the extra fee

no smoking or vaping inside the house

Bunkie can be rented for extra fees

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Minden Hills

Located in Minden Hills, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park and Minden Wild Water Preserve, while Fenelon Falls Museum and Station Gallery of Fenelon Falls are cultural highlights.

Minden, ON

What's nearby

Burnt River - 17 min drive
Balsam Lake - 20 min drive
Shadow Lake - 20 min drive
Head Lake - 29 min drive
Fenelon Falls - 43 min drive

Getting around

Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

‪Riverside Inn - ‬16 min drive
‪Summerkiss Restaurant and Inn - ‬7 min drive
‪The Queen of Fries - ‬16 min drive
‪Www.wuzy - ‬16 min drive
‪That Place in Carnarvon - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury meets Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxury meets Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury meets Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury meets Lake located?

This family-friendly Minden Hills cottage is located on the waterfront, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Burnt River and Balsam Lake. Shadow Lake and Head Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Cailyn P.

5 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Family trip

Beautiful location, beautiful house! It was very clean. The house is huge, great for a big group. More instruction would have been nice, we found a paper in a kitchen drawer with info that we could have easily missed. We passed Anna on the road and she told us how to get in, but we would have been in trouble if we didn’t pass. It was disappointing that we were unable to find the oars for the row boat or the kayak paddle, and the peddle boat was broken at the time (after messaging ahead and being told we could use it). Thankfully one person in our group brought a canoe because everyone was counting on getting on the water to fish. Regardless, great family memories were made.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kong J., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

8 June 2023

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

A hidden gem

This is our second time staying at this lovely cottage. And we know there will be more to come in the near future. It is truly a hidden Shangri-La in the midst of the cottage country. Well secluded, yet with all the modern luxury and convenience. Communication with the owner is also timely and professional. Anna is also willing to accommodate some of our special requests to make it easier for our elderly parents. Thanks a lot Anna!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

AJ H.

8 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful Secluded Cottage!

Spent the long weekend with a group friends and it was amazing! Anna was quick to respond upon arrival to give us the low down and great overall to talk to! Beautiful cottage with tons of space and set up nicely on a private lake. Will be returning in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

20 Aug 2022

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

Relaxing stay

We enjoyed a beautiful week with our family here at this stunning cottage. The house was fully equipped with all the activities and amenities to make our stay enjoyable. We came with our 5 month old baby who also had no problem settling in. No need to bring any bug repellent as they are totally stocked on mosquito catchers, spray, you name it. It was quite the trek to get to the cottage but for us that is what makes us really feel in the elements. Anna was a great host and very fast at responding if we had any questions. Thank you again for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

5 Aug 2022

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

Quiet and Peaceful

The property was as advertised. We were a total of 6 people and everything went very well. Even the day it rained for the afternoon and evening, with internet, TV, games and lots of space it was not a big deal. Anna was accessible at all times and her husband Gus was very helpful with information about the property the day we arrived when he came to to clean the hot tub. Anyone looking for a quiet isolated property for a few days with all of the modern amenities should consider this location.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Nguyet C.

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Stressful Experience

The cottage is nice with all the kitchen stuff needed, private and secluded with about 4 other cottages on it. The lake is very small with very murky water once you step on it. My brother was kayaking and it capsized, it take us longer than necessary to rescue him because the peddle boat was broken, The fishing boat has only one crack oar and a tiny leak on it. We have to used the crack oar and a broomstick to paddle the fishing boat. It should have a minimum 2 safely working water transportation at all time. Don't expect the neighbor for help if needed, they just ignore my brother cry for help. Be careful young children, I noticed 3 of the rail on the deck near the sitting area are lose.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb and John K.

2 Aug 2022

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

We loved the peace and solitude

Such a lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. The cottage was clean and had most everything we needed. Only one suggestion would be more instructions on things like garbage dump locations that are available and where items such as a oars and paddles can be found (have a designated place with a request to all renters to put things back there). Having said that it turned out to be quite easy to communicate with owner and we should have done so earlier in our stay. Many thanks to Anna. We had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Addison H.

11 July 2022

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

Nice and secluded

Great place to get away and not be surrounded by lots of other cottages

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

samantha k.

5 July 2022

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

Paradise

Anna’s place is absolutely stunning. Her house was a fully stocked kitchen , a nice laundry area , Bedding was super comfy. Very spacious for the kids to play, so many games for all ages. The only downside would be the lake is very marshy and shallow. It was a really peaceful family getaway !

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

lucia a.

31 Oct 2021

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

Nicest VRBO we’ve stayed at.

Anna‘s property was truly amazing. It was fully equipped with everything you wanted or needed. We were a group of friends on an ATV weekend. There are so many trails that you can get to right from the house. And it was so nice to come back to the hot tub, fireplaces, and relaxing surroundings of the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

25 Oct 2021

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

A Little Piece of Paradise

A beautiful lakehouse in a spectacular setting... secluded, impressively landscaped and very spacious with so many on-site amenities that it was hard to fit everything in. We recently spend four fabulous days in this little piece of paradise and enjoyed our stay from start to finish. Sitting on the dock with the fall colours reflecting on the lake, spending time in the hot tub under the stars and sitting around the campfire provided many wonderful memories of our time at this lakehouse. Communication with the owner, Anna was handled efficiently and all my questions were answered promptly. It definitely met all our expectations (and more) and we hope to return in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antonio P.

19 Oct 2021

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

Great place

I had a very nice relaxing weekend with my family. The cottage and surroundings provided a perfect fall setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind S.

13 Oct 2021

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

Gorgeous home, idyllic location.

The on-line pictures of this home do not do it justice. It is absolutely beautiful - spacious, clean and has every amenity. The owner (who was a dream to deal with) has thought of everything a guest could possibly need. The view from the many seating areas on the deck was lovely and it was so peaceful it felt like we were on a private lake. Everything in the home is upscale - from the appliances to the decor. I only regret we weren’t able to stay longer, but I hope to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kong J., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

30 Sept 2021

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

A Perfect Getaway

Our sojourn at this property was rejuvenating and memorable. It has all the modern convenience and comfort despite its remote and secluded location. A perfect place to cleanse our souls and recover from all the hustle and bustle. The cottage has been maintained meticulously with well appointed amenities and appliances. It was also a pleasure communicating with the owner. Very personable and accomodating. The whole process felt more like a friendly conversation rather than a busisness transaction. The only caveat is the short stretch of gravel road leading into the cottage could be a bit rough. But the owner made it very clear to us and cautioned us ahead of time. Ideally a vehicle with higher ground clearance and 4x4 would be perfect but we drove a regular front wheel driven car without too much issue. All in all, I'd recommend this place and we are already contemplating about going back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Mary C.

1 Sept 2021

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

Dream Lakehouse

This was a great lakehouse. Very clean, however, to get into the property it is quite the drive and very rugged. The lake is very self contained and no stop to walk into the water, must boat out a distance to get clean water. I would recommend this property if you are looking for peace and relaxation. If you are looking for cottage life with boating and watersports this is not the property for you.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

25 Aug 2021

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

Private Luxury Retreat

Anna is such a gracious hostess. Communication was seamless when information was required. Everything was perfect when we arrived just as described. The house was immaculate, spacious, modern, comfortable design, with a smattering of rustic décor The house had all quality amenities required and more. There was a wonderful view of the lake. A car is required to explore the surrounding area. Would love to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

6 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful!

My husband and I spent time over our Anniversary here. We absolutely fell in love with this place! Enjoyed the private and quiet beauty of the lake and property, star gazing, campfires and the pool table was a added bonus. The hosts were wonderful and answered all my questions promptly, and were accommodating for checkin/checkout times. Awesome kitchen amenities, spotless and we couldn’t have asked for anything more!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021