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Cottage+Cabin on Horseshoe Lake = 2 Kitchens+2 Bath+Raft+Beach+Level Lot

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A gorgeous sand beach
3 bedroom cottage
Some shade trees
Canoe and kid’s kayaks
New dock 2021

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Minden, ON
  • Minden Wild Water Preserve
    4 min drive
  • Blairhampton Golf Club
    10 min drive
  • Burnt River
    13 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    53 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Cabin bedroom

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Cabin bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Cottage+Cabin on Horseshoe Lake = 2 Kitchens+2 Bath+Raft+Beach+Level Lot

Come vacation on the tranquil shore of Horseshoe Lake. Wonderful level lot. You will find a three bedroom cottage and a sweet one-room cabin which is only a few feet away from the water.

South-facing: sun on the dock and beach all day. You will find a great wading area then deep swimming. No weeds or mush. Large new dock with a ladder. Dive in and swim out to our raft. Quiet, beautiful Haliburton Highlands lake. 200 feet of shoreline to enjoy, the aerial picture shows the waterfront, yours to investigate.

Fire pit beside the water
Good barbeque lots of gas
Picnic area with tables and chairs

A kayak, canoe and a paddle boat
Kids’ kayaks, row boat and SUP
Also a tin boat

The cottage has lots of windows and a well-equipped, spacious kitchen. High ceiling over the living room and dining area.

The little cabin has a king bed, a kitchenette and a bathroom with a small shower. It's only a few feet away from the water.

Crisp cotten sheets on all the beds.

We keep it very clean, organized and in good repair. This is our fifth year of hosting.

Wifi and good cell reception

There is a dirt road between the cottage and the lake (the cabin is beside the lake you don’t cross the road). Google Reynolds Road, Minden for a look. We are near the three islands.

Nice ten minute drive to the town of Minden for groceries, shops and restaurants.

Friendly neighbourhood. We own the cottage next door to you. We have our own dock and it’s around a bend from yours. You will have the beach and your own private dock. Your other neighbour is 200 feet away, no other docks close to yours.

We respect your privacy but also we are usually there to tend to any issues. Thank you for finding us!

This reservation has a Flexible cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 30 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 30 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 14 to 29 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 14 days prior to check-in.
Our house rules: primary renter must be 30 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, pets permitted.

Property manager

Rosemary
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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
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

Located in Minden Hills, this holiday home is on the beach. Haliburton Highlands Museum and Haliburton Sculpture Forest are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Blairhampton Golf Club and Pinestone Golf Course. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Minden, ON

What's nearby

  • Minden Wild Water Preserve - 4 min drive
  • Blairhampton Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Pinestone Golf Course - 21 min drive
  • Sir Sam's Ski / Ride - 30 min drive
  • Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kawartha Dairy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boshkung Social by Boshkung Brewing Co - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Up River Trading Co - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rhubarb - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage+Cabin on Horseshoe Lake = 2 Kitchens+2 Bath+Raft+Beach+Level Lot pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cottage+Cabin on Horseshoe Lake = 2 Kitchens+2 Bath+Raft+Beach+Level Lot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage+Cabin on Horseshoe Lake = 2 Kitchens+2 Bath+Raft+Beach+Level Lot?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage+Cabin on Horseshoe Lake = 2 Kitchens+2 Bath+Raft+Beach+Level Lot located?

This Minden Hills holiday home is on the beach, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Minden Wild Water Preserve, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Blairhampton Golf Club and Burnt River. Pinestone Golf Course and Snowdon Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you!
Incredible beach and swimming. Fantastic views. Great walks. Thank you to our incredible hosts Rosemary Marshall and Monica. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and made our stay extra special. Best of all this vacation was a huge game changer for us. Selling the house and moving to a lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
We stayed for a week with our two kids (2.5 years, 10 months), my sister and parents. Cottage was perfect - separate cabin for the grandparents, shallow water for wading, lots of boat options and reasonable roads for stroller walks. Rosemary was so friendly and welcoming we felt right at home. Hoping to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

OIympia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Cottage Week
We had a lovely stay at this cottage. Swimming and beach was great. Really enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone had a great time
Hosts are lovely and easy to deal with. Cottage is equipped with everything you need. Nice sandy area for walking into the water. Hubby was happy, caught a good size pike off the dock as well as a nice bass!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful lake spot nestled among ancient pines
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottages (2) are clean and accommodating for a few people or many, and there is a sandy beach, very clean lake water, access to boats, a fire pit, and a great view. Our hostess was just lovely. We’ll definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vineet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
The place is awesome, lake view house and cabin. Will definitely come back next year also. Owner of the place is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winston E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property
The cottage and lakeside cottage package was perfect for us. Both cottage were spotless and had pretty much eveything you need. Spectacular view of the lake and absolutely great for swimming and water activites. The big plus for us is that they allow dogs. As the description mentions, there is a small dirt road between the cottage and water but it was not a factor at all for us. Pretty much just people that live around the lake are driving on the road and they drive slowly and cautiously when they see people. Rosemary and her family are amazing to deal with, such a nice and caring family. They do live next door, which to us is a plus for us since if there is anything we need they take care of it right away. We can't wait to plan our week at this cottage again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family cottage
The grandkids loved the sandy shallow water entry. There is a great grassy play area. The only downside is the road between the cottage and the lake. It isn't a busy road but you to have to watch the kids. The cottage itself is older but completely fine. The living area is large with plenty of seating and a large dining table. The kitchen is well equipped with all the pots, bowls, knives, etc. that you will need. The one bed cabin is surprisingly large and it is right on the water. Large windows give you a great view of the lake and islands. Marshal and Rosemary are the best hosts you will find. Although they live right next door they are never intrusive. They are very helpful if you have a question or a request and they anticipate what you might need. In our case that was blocks and puzzles for the kids on a rainy day. It was greatly appreciated. For us this property checked all the boxes. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach!
Rosemary was an amazing host and the property is incredible :) will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer vacation
This place checked all the boxes for what we look for in a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Horseshoe Lake
We had a great time: enjoyed the cottage, location, lake & paddle boat!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose C., St. Marys, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great View
We enjoyed our stay at the cottage and bunkie. Waterfront was beautiful with kayaks, canoe, rowboat and paddle boat. We had no problem with the wifi. The owner had installed a wifi extender just before we arrived and all 6 of us were able to connect at the same time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adele I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene
Our stay for the week was glorious! The property is perfect and is a gem find, ticking off an incredible variety of spaces in one rental. Clean and spacious kitchen and bath were the star feature of making this cottage/cabin ideal for family with 3 young adults. The owners thought of everything when stocking the cupboards. Two issues we encountered that really would have helped: ceiling fan in large room didn’t work and with no a/c this was tough; and wifi could only handle one devise connected and even then frequently dropped thus our eldest daughter couldn’t join us earlier and take a zoom work meeting from the cottage. In all: the property was terrific and location can’t be beat!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Definitely want to come back!!! So cozy :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Rosemary

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We live in Toronto and spend much of our summers on Horseshoe Lake

Why they chose this property

It is certainly a magical spot. The original cottage was built a hundred years ago and fully renovated a few years back. The best spots always go first and it is beautiful here. Friendly neighbours, who are welcoming of renters. Tolerant of rambunctious families but preferring loud music to be kept inside rather than on the dock. We come and go from the city of Toronto but usually are there to welcome you. Help is always around the corner if we are not there, we have good help in the close neighbours.

What makes this property unique

Minden is a true 10 minute drive away so if you need something from town, it’s not an epic journey. There is also a small hospital for any medical needs that might arise in the centre of town. While the months of September and October can be chilly, it’s still nice to go wading in the shallow water or to enjoy the boats. The fall months are also fantastic for the peace and quiet lovers.

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