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Exterior
Exterior
Relax after a day of exploring in the Hot Tub.
Aerial view
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Algonquin Highlands, ON
  • Goat Island
    18 min walk
  • St. Nora Lake
    3 min drive
  • Frost Centre
    3 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    67 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

3 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Pine Springs Retreat

Located 2.5 hours north of Toronto, 10 minutes south of Dorset (Algonquin Highlands).
The property backs on to hundreds of acres of crown land.
Lakeview in the front.
Here you can explore the outdoors, jump on the ATV trail right from my driveway, relax in the hot-tub ( with fresh spring water for every new tenant), enjoy the health benefits of the steam room, fish, bbq, have a bonfire, watch the stars.
Lot's of great restaurants around as well.
Water access, and canoe rentals, at the Frost Center few minutes drive north.

Property manager

John

Languages

English, Hungarian, Romanian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Minden Hills

Located in Minden Hills, this cottage is on a lake. Big Hawk Lake Marina and Blairhampton Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Frost Centre and Minden Wild Water Preserve. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Map
Algonquin Highlands, ON

What's nearby

  • St. Nora Lake - 3 min drive
  • Lake of Bays - 14 min drive
  • Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower - 16 min drive
  • Hawk Lake Log Chute - 18 min drive
  • Oxtongue Lake - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loralea Country Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sage Pantry - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine Springs Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pine Springs Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pine Springs Retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Pine Springs Retreat located?

This family-friendly Minden Hills cottage is located on a lake, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Frost Centre, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Elvin Johnson Park and Lake of Bays. Lake of Bays Marine Museum and Navigation Society and Dorset Heritage Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

chandra k., Waterdown

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very disappointment, beware beware beware
We will never ever book this house again. Owner last minute cancel on us ruining our whole vacation. we had three families taking time off to enjoy the time in cottage country all that dream shattered within couple of hours to check in. we never ever even dream anything this nature. so beware it looks like a big scam. it was terribly experience was very hard to even take our refund still hasn't it received yet though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a vacation with friends
Came up with a large group of friends for a weekend and this spot was perfect. Plenty of beds and lots of room to hangout. The owner is also super nice and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jemal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Overall it was great ,but no access to the lake or beach foe swimming.
One family was unable to come to the trip for personal reasons so the cost was shared among the 2 families as a result we found it a bit expensive. Otherwise, it was great. Jhon ,the host was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Stan W., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family Stay Summer 2022
We rented this house for a weekend as we were attending a family wedding in Huntsville. The house was very cleaned and communicating with the owner was top notch. The only room for improvement that we noticed was some basic items that were missing. I brought this to the owner’s attention and he responded quickly and thanked me for letting him know. He said he would ensure these items are present for future stays. You’re welcome! 😊 Overall it was a very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K., Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage
Overall a great place to stay. Owner was fast to reply, and made sure we were as comfortable as possible. The indoor hot tub and sauna made our trip even better! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay with friends or family :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Relaxing time
The property was very clean and inviting. The hottub and steam shower were a wonderful bonus. It was a relaxing time. The distance is far from town so bring your own groceries.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience
The property was very well maintained, and there was plenty of sleeping space for everybody. We had a couple of fun evenings in the indoor hot tub, which is a nice feature, and the wood burning fireplace adds some good warmth to the cottage. There are space heaters provided in the bedrooms in case the temperature up or downstairs needs a boost at night. The owner lives in a house adjacent to the cottage and was extremely quick to respond to texts and in general very helpful, bringing us extra items immediately if we asked. The hiking trails in the area are beautiful and we spent some time walking around the lake. We would definitely stay with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liliana O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place!
Nice property and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Marg Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Algonquin Highlands
Nice area, house was nice and clean. Could use some more items in kitchen, no frying pans, hardly any mugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Indra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a great spot for a getaway.
We had an amazing stay at this cottage. It was spacious from the rooms to the living spaces. Enjoyed the spacious kitchen, living room, foyer and backyard space. The facilities are clean and well maintained by the friendly owners. Also enjoyed our time in the hot tub. We celebrated a milestone birthday in our group and it was a perfect location for an intimate celebration and relaxing getaway. We highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Destiny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amazing weekend!
I rented this cottage for my group of friends and I. The overall experience was 10/10! We had such a blast here and the host was amazing. He was a very nice man and very helpful towards anything we needed. He does live right next door so if you need anything he is right there. I saw a couple reviews saying that some people needed to keep the noise down and I was worried about that since I do have a loud group of friends but that wasn’t the case, as long as you’re inside you can make all the noise you want. The only thing was the beach was a bit far from the cottage, you definitely can not walk there which is what we were expecting and the doc shown was a small area. Other than that, everything was perfect and the host was very nice. Would highly recommend :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Divakar B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pine Cottage Rocks
We loved our stay at the cottage.Owner was very nice and helpful. He even bought us a new BBQ. Cottage is really nice and has a balance of cottage feeling with modern amenities. Would totally recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage
Would deffiently rent the cottage loved everything about it would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Relaxing
Wonderful place with everything you need to relax and have a good time. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to have a peaceful getaway. Plenty of room for everyone to have there own space to unwind and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mehrdad T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good
Everything was clean. Cottage was warm and cozy. The hot top was on and hot. We enjoyed the fire pit outside the house. The fridge was clean. Its recommended and we would like to book the cortage for next season
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Pam B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Very rustic. Can accommodate quite a few guests. Tried to keep quiet and respect the 10pm quiet time curfew. The owner lives about 10 feet away. The outdoor hot tub was used once most of the girls found the water looked murky and there was dirt on the seats so they passed on using it. Heat in the cabin is controlled by owner so we needed to ask to have them turn it up or down. Cabin type of heat so very hot very quick not too much flow so we would open windows but hard to get loud after 10pm quiet time. When using stove we did not know you could not use all elements and oven so we tripped a breaker and needed owner to fix it. He entered in through basement and fixed issue. So then we could only cook turkey dinner in stages. Glad we brought almost everything kitchen wise as the cabin was not stocked for cooking use. Three bathrooms and no flushing of toilet paper glad we brought garbage bags. Only one shower. Overall we had a hood rustic weekend at a cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot and nice home
Loved the long back grass plenty of room for activities! Yes the quiet time is 10pm so you must obey by that, noise is kept in the house fairly well! Overall I wouldn’t mind coming back to this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zackarias A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Cottage
This cottage isn't waterfront but 3.1km away (a 3 minute drive or a short walk) and you're right at a public dock, beach, and the start of hundreds of kilometres worth of trails. We had a fantastic trip and the cottage provided ample space for us both inside and out. If you're on the fence, you won't be disappointed with this cottage. The drive up was so scenic it was hard to keep my eyes on the road, the interior of the cottage was nice and made us feel right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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8/10 Good

Great location!
Very nice home owner very accommodating. Place is huge! Only downside was no satellite, was informed they are getting it very shortly. Would recommend this property for snowmobile or ATV outing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Welcoming owners
Great place, owners were welcoming and helpful. Not on water but lots of room for games, activities etc..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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8/10 Good

This property is awesome
Really good experience Nice owner

About the host

Hosted by John

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Languages:

English, Spanish, Hungarian, Romanian
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