Title: Hills Haven Luxury Cottage - Minden Hills Escape for the Nature Enthusiast - 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 # Hills Haven Luxury Cottage - Minden Hills Escape for the Nature Enthusiast Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99778100/99778096/d75b761a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99778100/99778096/c205c826.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99778100/99778096/1aca3a01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99778100/99778096/5ad19884.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99778100/99778096/177d562f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on the serene Irondale River, Hills Haven is a peaceful retreat for nature lovers. This charming 2-bedroom cottage features a hot tub, WIFI, and river views from the kitchen window or screened-in sunroom. Enjoy swimming-friendly waters off the floating dock and BBQs with friends in the spacious front yard. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen ## 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. ### Hills Haven Luxury Cottage - Minden Hills Escape for the Nature Enthusiast Welcome to Hills Haven! This peaceful 2 bedroom four-season cottage is located on Irondale River and is the perfect spot for nature enthusiasts to relax and unwind! • 2 bedrooms - sleeps 4 • Hot tub • Starlink fast speed WIFI • River view • Swimming Friendly • BBQ • 2 Kayaks • Outdoor Fire Pit • Wood Stove • Screened in sunroom • Smart TV • Fully equipped kitchen • Board Games • EV charger • Heating/Air Conditioning • Pet Friendly For more info follow us on IG at @hillshaven\_minden Hills Haven is located in a gorgeous picturesque cottage area in Minden Hills. It is the perfect spot for relaxation and immersing yourself in nature! You will enjoy the beautiful view of Irondale River right outside of the kitchen window or from the front porch/sunroom. The deep, clean water is perfect for a swim off of the floating dock located right out front. This picturesque setting is gorgeous in every season. The river view, firepit, and air conditioning gives you everything you need for the great outdoors during the sunny season. The hot tub, wood stove, and outdoor firepit provide the perfect winter relaxation feel. Hills Haven has two comfortable and stylish bedrooms for your stay. All linens are included and are thoroughly washed after each guest checks out. If you would like to bring extra guests, there is a $75 fee/guest per night. Please notify us for approval - extra guests are welcome to tent or bring an air mattress to sleep on. Hills Haven is fully stocked and equipped to ensure you have everything you need for your stay! The kitchen features many amenities including an oven/stove, microwave, coffee, tea, brand new pots and pans, basic spices, and all baking and cooking equipment and supplies. There is laundry and cleaning supplies available should you need them during your stay. Our half bathroom is fully stocked with everything needed including toilet paper, soap, shampoo, body wash, and conditioner. Hills Haven features a brand new hot tub that can be used in any season, and a relaxing screened in sunroom with patio set. There is also access to a 6 seat firepit and two kayaks which are free for your use. Enjoy a coffee on the deck or an outdoor dinner with friends at the picnic table. There is a large front yard with lots of space for yard games, and we have left a full badminton set which you are welcome to set up and use. For entertainment, we have cards and board games at the cottage that you are free to use as well as a SmartTV for cuddling up and watching your favourite show on Netflix or Amazon Prime. NOTES: \- In the summer months, we ask that our guests follow the quiet time rule from 11pm-7am to be respectful to our neighbors as sound travels easily on the water. In the winter months, the cottage is extremely private as the cottages surrounding the Haven are seasonal and our neighbors do leave for the winter season. \- Please bring drinking and cooking water with you as the cottage has river water that is not drinkable. \- Firewood is not included so please remember to pick up some firewood for your stay! There is firewood available for purchase at the the Shop n' Save in Kinmount on the way to the cottage. \- In the summer months, please make sure to bring along bug spray as the mosquitos and critters like to enjoy the cottage too! \- There is WIFI and a Smart TV at the cottage. Our Starlink internet connection is high speed and provides the perfect opportunity to work from the cottage. \- Firepit: please keep in mind that fires are permitted at night between the hours of 7pm and 7am. Daytime fires are prohibited. \- Pet Friendly - We are animal lovers and welcome you to bring your furry family members! The cottage is not fenced in, so please take care and keep an eye on your pets! \- Hills Haven is family and child friendly, but please keep a close eye on your kiddies around the river and hot tub! If you are bringing small children please be advised that you will need to bring your own travel crib. \- Please note that the water can only be accessed from the floating dock - there is no beach area or entry/exit point for pets to swim in the river. They are more than welcome to swim but would need to jump in off the dock and be lifted back out of the water. \- During winter months, the river is off limits. Do not try to walk on the ice as the river is flowing and it is not safe to do so. Simply enjoy the view! There is a driveway with enough parking for 4 cars. During winter months, the roads leading up to the driveway and the driveway will be plowed - however, we highly recommend winter tires. Guests are welcome to park their boats, ATVs, and snowmobiles at the property. For more info on closeby boat launches and snowmobile trails, please visit the town of Minden website. We have included a guest welcome guide at the cottage that will outline everything you need to know about the Haven including nearby locations recommendations, parks and trails, and dining. This guide is available at the cottage as well as by email beforehand if you wish to view it beforehand to help you plan your stay! Should you need anything during your stay or have any questions, please feel free to message us at anytime! We are committed to making sure you have a 5 star stay and are just a message away! We can't wait to host you and show you all that this riverfront paradise has to offer! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - 3 steps to reach entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - 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 - Electric car charging station ## 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 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=110224534&PinnedHotelID=110224534&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 55 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=68339593&PinnedHotelID=68339593&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=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=72075500&PinnedHotelID=72075500&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=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=70964213&PinnedHotelID=70964213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95170000/95160100/95160062/ba0d1d6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded 3BR Cabin w/Hot Tub and Firepit Kawartha Lakes - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=95160062&PinnedHotelID=95160062&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 ## About the area Located in Minden Hills, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indian Point Provincial Park and Minden Wild Water Preserve, while Haliburton Sculpture Forest and Haliburton Highlands Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our Minden Hills travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Minden-Hills.dx553248635740522742) [View more Cottages in Minden Hills](https://www.expedia.ca/Minden-Hills-Cottages.d553248635740522742-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.818127,-78.59683&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:klqpGd%7Du%7EM%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40UBU%40UBU%40SBUBUBUBSDUBSDSDUBSDUFSDSDSFQFSDSFQFSFSFQHSFOHQFQHQHQHOHQHOJOHOJOHOJOJMJMJMHOLMJKJMLKJKJMLILKLILKJILILKLGNILGLGLGNILENGLELENENELCNCNELCNANEL%3FNCNANAN%3FNAL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40NBN%3FNDN%40LBNDLBNBNDLDNDLDNFLDLHNFLFLFLHNFJJLHLHLJLHJJLHLLJJLJJLJJJNJLJLJLJNJNHLJNHNJNHNHPHNHPFPHPHPFPFPFPHRFRFPDRFRDPFRDRDRDTDRDTBRDRBTDR%40TBTBTBRBV%40R%40TBT%40T%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATAV%3FRAVCRATATCTCTCTCRATETCRERCTETEPETERERGRERGRERGPGRIPGPGPGPIPIRGNIPIPININKNINKNINKLKNKNKJKLKNKJKLMJKLMJMHKJMJMHMHMJKHOHMFMHMFODMHMDOFMDODMDODOBMDOBMBOBOBO%40O%40M%40OBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FO%3FOCOAOAMAOCOCMCOCOEMCOEOEMEMEOGMEOIMEMGMIOGMIMIMKKIMIMKMKMIKKKMMKKMKKMMIOKKKOKMKOIOKOIMKQIOIOIQIQIOGSIQGOISGQGQGSGQESGSGSESESGSEUCQEUEUCSESCUCUCSCUAUCUAUCUASAWAS%3FWAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2AWZ_8iDS9d_KVgc-5JctNa7n6Q=) Minden, ON ### What's nearby - Burnt River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Salerno Lake - 14 min drive - 14.5 km - Balsam Lake - 28 min drive - 26.1 km - Pinestone Golf Course - 51 min drive - 52.1 km - Fenelon Falls - 51 min drive - 49.8 km ### Getting around - Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 90 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Ted’s Burger Wagon - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Grill - ‬8 min drive - ‪Kinvale - ‬7 min drive - ‪Kinmount Fish And Chips - ‬15 min drive - ‪Ye Olde Rusted Cock - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hills Haven Luxury Cottage - Minden Hills Escape for the Nature Enthusiast pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Hills Haven Luxury Cottage - Minden Hills Escape for the Nature Enthusiast? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hills Haven Luxury Cottage - Minden Hills Escape for the Nature Enthusiast? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hills Haven Luxury Cottage - Minden Hills Escape for the Nature Enthusiast located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Burnt River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Little Bow Lake and Austin Sawmill Park. Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Kinmount Branch 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. 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