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Private dock. Boat parking if you want to bring your own.

3 Kayaks, rated to 130lbs. Plus A Paddle Boat, Suitable for Adults.

Lakeview of clean horseshoe lake. Great swimming, fishing and boating

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 879 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Minden, ON

Blairhampton Golf Club14 min walk
Minden Wild Water Preserve5 min drive
Pinestone Golf Course19 min drive
Muskoka, ON (YQA)69 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This cottage was sweet and perfect for our stay. The lake was warm, very shallow and inviting. I was a bit surprised abo...

Stacey H.

Sep 8, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming Sandy Beach Cottage on Horseshoe Lake

Enjoy this wonderful quaint cottage located a short drive to Minden, which has all the needed amenities close by.

QuailsNest is wonderful for families. This 3 bedroom cottage sleeps 8, has 1 bath with a shower, with an excellent view of spectacular sunsets.
Main bedroom has a queen size bed, with private sliding doors to the front deck, which is the perfect place to cozy in and watch the sunset.
The second bedroom has a double bed on the lower bunk and a single on the upper.
The third bedroom is equipped similar to the second bedroom, but has closet space.

Kitchen is well equipped with home like amenities, well stocked with cooking all the utensils/pots/pans needed. The breakfast bar is a great spot to for a few people to gather while others cook, or enjoy the 6 person dining table. Feel free to also enjoy meals on the deck where there is a 6 person patio set.

Cottage comes with several kids kayaks, and a paddle boat for your enjoyment.
There is a wonderful dock for those who want to bring your own boat, the public launch is close by. Or of course, feel free to sit in the Muskoka chairs or bring the lounge chairs over to bask in the sunshine.

Shops & Dining close by include:
2 Grocery stores (Foodland and ValueMart)
Canadian Tire
Paddleboard Kayak Canoe shops, Both Boatwerks and Algonquin Outfitters
French Fry Truck
Suwan's Thai Restaurant, a family favourite
Main street shops (recommend Upriver Trading)
Famous Kawartha Dairy
Coneybeare's Butcher Shop
Beer Store & LCBO
Tim Hortons
Subway
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
50's Diner
GodFathers Pizza

Other fun spots to visit:
Kids play ground at the Rover Cone, (Also an Ice Cream Spot and Take out Restaurant, poutine is good here)
Rapids home of the 2015 Pan American Games canoe slalom events
Boshkung Brewing Social (food also available)
Minden boardwalk
Minden River Walk or float if you’re feeling adventurous.
Snowdon Park
Agnes Jamieson Gallery
Minden Experience Go Carting
Glass Eagle Studios and Creative Garden Centre
Haliburton Highlands Museum
Earth and Fire Pottery
Blairhampton Golf Club
Baverbrook Golf Course

Fore more pictures visit our Instagram page @QuailsNestCottage

Property manager

Nicolena Stone

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Minden

Located in Minden Hills, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Minden Wild Water Preserve and Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park, while Haliburton Highlands Museum and Haliburton Sculpture Forest are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Minden, ON

What's nearby

Blairhampton Golf Club - 14 min walk
Minden Wild Water Preserve - 5 min drive
Pinestone Golf Course - 19 min drive
Haliburton Rail Trail - 26 min drive
Haliburton Sculpture Forest - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive
‪Kawartha Dairy - ‬11 min drive
‪Boshkung Brewing Co - ‬15 min drive
‪Up River Trading Co - ‬13 min drive
‪Boshkung Social by Boshkung Brewing Co - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Sandy Beach Cottage on Horseshoe Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Sandy Beach Cottage on Horseshoe Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Sandy Beach Cottage on Horseshoe Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Sandy Beach Cottage on Horseshoe Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Blairhampton Golf Club and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Minden Wild Water Preserve. Pinestone Golf Course and Burnt River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

28 June 2024

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

Amazing vacation - amazing sand bottom

Here's a revised version of your cottage review: --- The water and sandy bottom at the cottage were fantastic, making swimming a delightful experience for us. The cottage itself was well-appointed, providing everything we needed, from pots and pans to a wine decanter. We absolutely loved our stay and would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

25 June 2024

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A perfect get-away!

This is a well-stocked cottage in a great location. There is a nice sandy beach that would be excellent for children. My friend and I enjoyed the paddle boat and viewing the lovely sunsets. We were fine using the shower but a warning to large folks - it is very small! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this cottage to folks who want a peaceful lakeside experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

8 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful little cottage

This cottage was sweet and perfect for our stay. The lake was warm, very shallow and inviting. I was a bit surprised about the lack of privacy and nearness to the neighbours but it worked out fine for our family. I would definitely return. Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill A., New Hamburg

21 July 2023

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Cottage

Great location and beautiful lake. Had a fantastic time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda m.

8 July 2023

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

Another Great Stay

This was our 2nd year at this property and we are already planning for next. We are a 3rd and 4th generation Horseshoe Lake cottage family and this cottage has given us the opportunity to continue our traditions after selling the family cottage across the lake. This cottage has everything you need to enjoy a week by the lake, outside has a great dock, sandy beach and amazing sunset views. Inside has everything you need to cook inside or out and the bathroom is stocked with your basic toiletries. This property is dog friendly and a 30ft leash was the perfect size to keep our dog on the propery with enough space to roam and respect the dogs next door. Added bonus this week was taking our mother and grandma (the 2nd generation cottager) up for the week. At 78 and with limited mobility this property was easy for her to get around inside and outside. Front deck is nicely shaded most of the day. Great stay and cant wait for next year

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine Q.

30 June 2023

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Full amenities

Cute and beautiful bungalow that really feels like home. Attentive and professional hosts. Fully equipped kitchen with every amenity we could need - we brought some kitchen things and cleaning products and bathroom essentials but the host actually provides all these things so you don't have to pack as much/if you forgot something they likely have it. Furniture is on the soft side if that matters to you (individual preference), shower is a little tight if you're a larger person. Overall a very nice vacation. 10/10 would rent again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

23 Oct 2022

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

Great Cottage in Minden

We spent 3 nights at this great cottage. It was incredibly clean, fully stocked and close to town. Waking up, looking out at the lake was a treat. Quiet area, which is what we were looking for. Communication with the owners was good, making the check in process a breeze.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

17 Oct 2022

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Fall trip

The property fit exactly what we needed; a peaceful environment with a spectacular view! We will definitely be visiting again and possibly for a honeymoon layover next fall!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Naomi T.

11 Oct 2022

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Nice cottage on the lake.

We had a nice stay (two couples). The kitchen is very well stocked! The only problem we had is that it was a very cold weekend and the bedrooms do not have heaters installed. There are portable heaters but we found that it would get quite hot leaving the heater on so we would have to get up and turn it off and then would later wake up freezing! Other than that, the cottage is very lovely.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

1 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful place

We couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to spend a couple of nights. It was clean and well stocked with clear instructions. The communication with the owner was amazing. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan K.

8 Sept 2022

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Great place!

Beautiful property. The cottage had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

sanja s.

4 Sept 2022

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Amazing beach

The cottage was so clean, beautiful and cozy. It had everything we could possibly need. The beach was the best part for us because we have two small kids and it's shallow for so long and clean sand as well. The kids loved it. We had made fires while watching gorgeous sunsets. The cottage is so quiet and peaceful with the most amazing views of the lake right from the bedroom. Can't wait to go back again

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine b.

13 Aug 2022

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Great little cottage

We stayed for a week with our two toddlers, they were very excited. The children loved playing in the sand and walking into the water. Cottage is clean and near downtown Minden, a nice place to walk around the river and get an ice cream.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Toronto, Canada

7 Aug 2022

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Lakeside Getaway

The sandy beach and shallow bottom of the lake was great for the children to play in. Also had great a large deck good for BBQ and lounging on. Only criticism was that the master bedroom was quite small.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

amanda m.

8 July 2022

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

Great Stay on Horseshoe Lake

This property is everything you need in a cottage on Horseshoe Lake. As a family who have recently sold our cottage on the Lake this was a perfect place to continue our family tradition of a July 1st weeks vacation in an original style cottage, with some added features (wifi, AC and smart TV). Check in and out were quick and easy and the property has everything you need. We brought our own floaties and spent most days on the dock or floating in the water. Its has everything you need to cook on both a stove and a BBQ. Thanks for a great stay, my mother in law was happy to be back on the lake and be able to see all the progress being made on our old property :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

6 July 2022

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Beautiful Location!

Thanks to Nikki and Eric for a wonderful stay! The cottage was fully stocked and very clean and beautiful. We didn’t want to leave and will definitely return!! The only little hick up was checking in but Eric immediately solved the issue!!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful property!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arpit N.

26 June 2022

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Great place to relax

The cottage is cozy and functional. Kitchen is well stocked. Plenty of games ro keep busy inside and outside. Most amazing is the access to water. Don't forget to bring your kayaks and canoes.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

13 June 2022

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Very clean and modern cottage

There were six of us staying to attend a wedding in the area. We found the cottage very clean, updated and well kept. Well stocked kitchen and beds were comfortable. They even supplied sheets and towels, which was a bonus! Bedrooms were smallish, but the cottage was perfect for our group.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Remy S.

29 May 2022

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Amazing

This place was amazing, had everything ready, towels, water toys, etc. everything labelled, view to the lake is amazing too. Very highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C., Toronto

25 May 2022

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Lovely Cottage in Minden

The cottage was well equipped and nicely decorated. Nikki and Eric thought of everything for their guests. We had a nice long weekend stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nicolena Stone

Eric and Nikki have a family with two boys and a goldendoodle. Their family grew up on this lake, and they are the 3rd and now 4th generation to enjoy Horseshoe Lake.

Why they chose this property

Close to Grandma and Grandpa, this property allows for us to have dedicated space while still spending the warm summer days with the family.

Great Grandma bought property on the lake and Great Grandpa built the original family cottage, which has been modernized over the years. So many amazing family memories were made on this lake, it only felt right to keep them going with a place of our own.