Title: Family waterfront cottage with shallow, sandy entry - drive in, road access. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family waterfront cottage with shallow, sandy entry - drive in, road access. Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Family waterfront cottage with shallow, sandy entry - drive in, road access. ![Outdoor dining - Family waterfront cottage with shallow, sandy entry - drive in, road access. (Algonquin highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95840000/95834700/95834665/cda0ed61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Family waterfront cottage with shallow, sandy entry - drive in, road access. (Algonquin highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95840000/95834700/95834665/e573145d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Family waterfront cottage with shallow, sandy entry - drive in, road access. (Algonquin highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95840000/95834700/95834665/7f70faf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player - Family waterfront cottage with shallow, sandy entry - drive in, road access. (Algonquin highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95840000/95834700/95834665/e1455912.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Family waterfront cottage with shallow, sandy entry - drive in, road access. (Algonquin highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95840000/95834700/95834665/8bfb75de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this charming cottage on a serene lake, perfect for families. With sandy water access, a dock, and paddle boats at your disposal (including 2 canoes, a kayak, stand-up paddle board or paddle boat), enjoy the great outdoors. The spacious deck and grassy play space invite relaxation while the fire pit gathers everyone together. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family waterfront cottage with shallow, sandy entry - drive in, road access. Great family cottage has sandy water access, a dock, a large kitchen and 4 bedrooms. Room to sleep up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms. Drive in, road access cottage has plenty of parking space. There is a deck, dock, fire pit and grassy play space to enjoy the great outdoors. Explore the lake using any of the paddle boats provided (2 canoes, a kayak, stand-up paddle board or paddle boat). Located on a medium sized lake - there are some motorboats and plenty of canoes and kayaks on the lake. Great for fishing - either off the dock, or around the lake. A short drive in to Haliburton, Midden or Carvarvon for groceries, LCBO, restaurants and other activities or site seeing. Clean bed linens are provided, as well as dish clothes and tea towels. Please bring your own beach and shower towels. No wifi at the cottage - enjoy your time 'unplugged'. There is good cell phone signal and we use our phone data (through Rogers or Bell) for internet when needed. There is a DVD player and DVDs, as well as board games and cards for rainy days. Tap water is from a well and has been tested for bacteria and nitrates (meets drinking water standards). We do have a water cooler as well if you do not like the taste of the well water. Our cottage does not have garbage collection, but the landfill is only a 4 minute drive and we will provide a landfill card which allows for free disposal of household waste and recycling. We ask that guests please dispose of their garbage prior to checkout or take the garbage with them. Please ensure the landfill card is on the premises at checkout time. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Kayak - Paddleboard ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beachfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9590000/9580600/9580541/a0fa785d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ogopogo Resort Minden Hills - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=9580541&PinnedHotelID=9580541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41040000/41038700/41038606/b5366404.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful 3 Bdrm + Bunkie waterfront cottage near Gull Lake Minden Hills - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 8.0 Very good 32 reviews CA $162 CA $363 total includes taxes & fees Feb 17 - Feb 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=41038606&PinnedHotelID=41038606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95043700/95043660/6aba9c82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hawk Cliff Hunt Club - Water Access Family Cottage Algonquin Highlands - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=95043660&PinnedHotelID=95043660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75900000/75895300/75895215/35114304.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Haliburton Lakefront on Kashagawigamog lake dysart et al - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=75895215&PinnedHotelID=75895215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90070000/90069900/90069875/d2dbb7c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brand new front lake cottage-15 min. from Dorset Algonquin Highlands - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=90069875&PinnedHotelID=90069875&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769400/75769358/dd041c18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Peninsula Cottage in Haliburton - Lakefront w/ hot tub Dysart et al - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=75769358&PinnedHotelID=75769358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117650000/117644100/117644079/db1e95ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The little Japanese Castle on the hill. Just 17 minutes away from town Haliburton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=117644079&PinnedHotelID=117644079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57920000/57916900/57916887/a63402f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cozy Canadian Lake House Dysart et al, - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=57916887&PinnedHotelID=57916887&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113470000/113462300/113462233/7340b459.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy A-Frame chalet on the beautiful Kennisis Lake. Family and Pet Friendly! Haliburton - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=113462233&PinnedHotelID=113462233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82850000/82840500/82840404/e2db6950.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Weekenders Lakefront Cottage with Hot tub (fishing boat rental available) Minden hills - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=82840404&PinnedHotelID=82840404&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=95834665&PinnedHotelID=95834665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=95834665,9580541,41038606,95043660,75895215) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Algonquin Highlands, this cottage is on a lake. Haliburton Highlands Museum and Haliburton Sculpture Forest are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at 118 - 35 Driving Range and Blairhampton Golf Club. [Visit our Algonquin Highlands travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Algonquin-Highlands.dx6288281) [View more Cottages in Algonquin Highlands](https://www.expedia.ca/Algonquin-Highlands-Cottages.d6288281-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.06961%2C-78.70123&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=soOqXmcXWSt0-rxYgaboK7521D4=) Algonquin highlands, ON ### What's nearby - 118 - 35 Driving Range 3 min drive \- 4.0 km - Elvin Johnson Park 12 min drive \- 10.2 km - Minden Wild Water Preserve 13 min drive \- 15.9 km - Blairhampton Golf Club 15 min drive \- 16.0 km - Sir Sam's Ski / Ride 19 min drive \- 23.7 km ### Getting around - Muskoka, ON (YQA) 48 min drive ### Restaurants - West Guilford Shopping Centre 15 min drive - Mill Pond Restaurant 3 min drive - The Mason Jar 4 min drive - The Pepper Mill Steak & Pasta House 5 min drive - Rhubarb Restaurant 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family waterfront cottage with shallow, sandy entry - drive in, road access. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Family waterfront cottage with shallow, sandy entry - drive in, road access.? ### What time is check-out at Family waterfront cottage with shallow, sandy entry - drive in, road access.? ### Where is Family waterfront cottage with shallow, sandy entry - drive in, road access. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family waterfront cottage with shallow, sandy entry - drive in, road access. Reviews ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Muskoka Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntsville-Hotels-Muskoka-Bay-Resort.h49036339.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn by Marriott Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntsville-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Gravenhurst-Muskoka-Wharf.h2621805.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines Niagara Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-St-Catharines-Niagara-Suites.h2609.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Inn Pickering](https://www.expedia.ca/Oshawa-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Pickering.h19523.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Collingwood by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Barrie-Orillia-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Collingwood.h52463807.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Blue-Mountain-Resort-Village-Suites.h10940024.Hotel-Information) > > [Quattro Hotel & Conf. Centre, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Sault-Ste-Marie-Hotels-Quattro-Hotel-Conf-Centre.h9526.Hotel-Information) > > [Touchstone Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntsville-Hotels-Touchstone-Resort.h37486278.Hotel-Information) > > [Riverbend Inn and Vineyard](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Riverbend-Inn-And-Vineyard.h1749344.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn by Hilton St. Catharines Niagara](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-St-Catharines-Niagara.h12965.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Leamington Hotel & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Windsor-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Leamington-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h19347.Hotel-Information) > > [Perth Parkside Hotel and Spa, BW Premier Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Smiths-Falls-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Perth-Parkside-Inn-Spa.h5506128.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Cobourg-Inn-Convention-Centre.h6662.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orillia](https://www.expedia.ca/Barrie-Orillia-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-Suites-By-Marriott-Orillia.h53579384.Hotel-Information) > > [The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarnia-Hotels-The-Insignia-Hotel-By-Marriott.h444538.Hotel-Information) > > [Quality Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntsville-Hotels-Quality-Inn.h8166791.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western St. Catharines Hotel & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Best-Western-St-Catharines-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h220266.Hotel-Information) > > [Carriage Ridge Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Oro-Medonte-Hotels-Carriage-Ridge-Hills-Resorts.h1177104.Hotel-Information) > > [Rocky Crest Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Parry-Sound-Hotels-Rocky-Crest-Golf-Resort.h52902.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Blue Mountain Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Embarc-Blue-Mountain.h1058892.Hotel-Information) > > [Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Thunder-Bay-Hotels-Valhalla-Inn.h25234.Hotel-Information) > > [Jolly Roger Inn & Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Parry-Sound-Hotels-Jolly-Roger-Inn-Resort.h67414965.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Ajax](https://www.expedia.ca/Oshawa-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-TorontoAjax.h1478305.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge by Wyndham Barrie](https://www.expedia.ca/Barrie-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Barrie-On-Bayfield.h441189.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn by Marriott Whitby](https://www.expedia.ca/Oshawa-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Whitby.h1126872.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Mountain Resort Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Blue-Mountain-Resort-Inn.h35593974.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn by Hilton Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Peterborough.h38521814.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Mountain Resort Mosaic Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Blue-Mountain-Resort-Mosaic-Suites.h35593864.Hotel-Information) > > [Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Westin-Trillium-House.h1357075.Hotel-Information)