Title: Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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-friendly cottage right on Drag River Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68340000/68339600/68339593/e8d27bba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68340000/68339600/68339593/21d23a6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68340000/68339600/68339593/c9b597eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68340000/68339600/68339593/3db4b381.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68340000/68339600/68339593/b0a8c85d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located right on the Drag River, this cozy family-friendly cottage offers a serene escape surrounded by nature. Enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing or tubing down the river to our dock. Relax on the large deck or around a campfire while taking in sounds of nature. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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-friendly cottage right on Drag River A cozy, family-friendly cottage on a well treed lot located right on the Drag River. This unique space offers a quiet getaway surrounded by nature. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms (Bedroom 1 has 1 queen bed; Bedroom 2 has a bunk bed with double bed on bottom and single bed on top), a recently renovated bathroom, eat-in kitchen and family room with futon. We also have a bunkie (June 2021) with bunk beds and a futon. \*\*Please note - the bunkie is unavailable during the winter months as it is not heated\*\* Enjoy the sounds of nature on the large deck or sit around the camp fire. Entertain yourself by swimming, fishing, canoeing, tubing down the river right to our dock, sun bathing, walking/hiking or cozying up to watch a movie through Apple TV, Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or our expansive DVD collection. Sit back, relax and enjoy your time here! Short driving distance to hiking trails, restaurants, Minden Whitewater Water Preserve, Minden River Walk, and the famous Kawartha Dairy. Summer availability (July and August) - prioritizing 7 night rentals - Saturday to Saturday ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110230000/110224600/110224534/fb034391.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cottage Escape Minden Hills - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=110224534&PinnedHotelID=110224534&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72080000/72075500/72075500/405e2b2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Front Log Cabin Irondale - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=72075500&PinnedHotelID=72075500&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41040000/41038700/41038606/7913df56.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 31 reviews CA $158 CA $357 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=41038606&PinnedHotelID=41038606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70964300/70964213/cee4d538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whispering Pines Chalet Minden Hills - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=70964213&PinnedHotelID=70964213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104880000/104878900/104878834/e63ed33b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cottage in Minden \_ Haliburton Minden - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Microwave 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=104878834&PinnedHotelID=104878834&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106740000/106739000/106738908/1f78e64a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront cottage on beautiful East Moore lake!! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Family friendly cottage right on Drag River Family-friendly Cottage Right on Drag River Cottage Family-friendly Cottage Right on Drag River Minden Hills Family-friendly Cottage Right on Drag River Cottage Minden Hills ## About the area Located in Minden Hills, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. 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Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Burnt River and Snowdon Park. Ski-Mazing Water Sports and Blairhampton Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Briars Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Georgina-Hotels-The-Briars-Resort-Spa.h9794102.Hotel-Information) > > [Rawley Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Severn-Hotels-Rawley-Resort.h10486809.Hotel-Information) > > [Ste. 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