[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Cottage Escape Vacation home in Minden Hills with kitchen and fireplace ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110230000/110224600/110224534/fb034391.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110230000/110224600/110224534/d6785f6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110230000/110224600/110224534/59159e1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110230000/110224600/110224534/7165889a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110230000/110224600/110224534/41967ca6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Minden Hills, this serene four season cottage offers a peaceful escape. Unwind with a wood burning stove, enjoy the scenic views from the open loft area or explore Snowdon Park trails just steps away. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill - 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. ### The Cottage Escape Forget your worries in this spacious and serene four season family cottage. Located walking distance from the year round Snowdon Park trails, Haliburton ATV/Snowmobile Rail Trail, and a short drive from Canning Lake that links to the Kashagawigamog 5 chain lakes. Fully equipped kitchen, wood burning stove, and TV. Enjoy a relaxing and peaceful cottage escape tucked away in the scenics of Minden Hills. A 2 bedroom, one open loft area with a double bed with a beautiful view of the cottage. 2 acre property surrounded by trees and wilderness. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68340000/68339600/68339593/e8d27bba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River Minden Hills - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 58 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=68339593&PinnedHotelID=68339593&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 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=41038606&PinnedHotelID=41038606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112108500/112108470/4879168c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity on 12 mile Lake in beautiful cottage country. 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.917988,-78.63173&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%7CdqGhw%7C%7EM%3FW%3FS%3FW%40S%3FW%40U%40S%40W%40SBU%40U%40UBUBSBUBUBUDSBUDUDQBUDSDSFUDSFSFQDSFSFQFSFQHQFQHQFQHQHQHOHQHOHOJOJOHOJOJMHMJMJOLMJKJMJKLMJKLKLILKJKLILGLKLGNILILELINGLGLENELENGNCLENCLCNCNCNCLANCNAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FLBN%40N%40LBNBNBNBLBNDNBLFNDLDNDLFLFLHNDLHLHLFLJLFLHLJLJJHLJLJJLLJJLJJJLJNJLJLJNJNHLJNHNHNHNJPHNHPFPHPFPHPFPFPHRFPFRDRFPDRFRDTDRDRDTDPBTDTBRBTBTBTBRBTBT%40T%40T%40RBV%3FR%40T%40V%3FR%40V%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FTAT%3FTAVAR%3FTCTATATATCTCTCRCTCTCRCTETCRERETERERERGRERGREPGRGRIPGPGRIPGPIPGNIRINKNIPILIPKLINKNKLKNKLKLKLKJKLMLKJMJMJKJMJMHMJMFMJMFMHMFOFMHMDMFODMFODMDODODMBOBOBOBMBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOCOCMCOCMEOEOEMEOGMEMGOEMIMGMGOIMGMKMGMKKIMKMKMKKKMKKMKKKMMMKMKMIOKMKMIQKMKQIMIQIOIOISIOGQIQGQISGQGQGSGSEQGSGSESGSESESCUESESCUEUCSCUCUCSCUAUAUCUAUAUAUAS%3FWAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=D2GSfkhhEH3IJkDbFIZA8Zxq60w=) Minden Hills, ON #### What's nearby - Snowdon Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Pinestone Golf Course - 17 min drive - 17.8 km - Minden Wild Water Preserve - 18 min drive - 17.8 km - Blairhampton Golf Club - 24 min drive - 21.7 km - Salerno Lake - 28 min drive - 17.8 km #### Getting around - Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Boshkung Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬9 min drive - ‪50s Diner - ‬9 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cottage Escape pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### Where is The Cottage Escape located? > Situated in Minden Hills, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Burnt River and Snowdon Park. Ski-Mazing Water Sports and Salerno Lake 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