Title: MOONDOG RETREAT: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage - 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 # MOONDOG RETREAT: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70097600/70097592/8a782955.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70097600/70097592/d159eaad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70097600/70097592/be0ca1ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70097600/70097592/503405c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70097600/70097592/0b0e6023.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a secluded private bay, this picturesque cottage offers a serene lakeside retreat. Enjoy sunset views from one of the five outdoor dining areas or cozy up by the fire pit with comfortable seating for six guests. With amenities like high-speed internet, Netflix and Crave on a new 55-inch TV, and an aluminum row boat, paddle boat, canoe and kayak available for use. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### MOONDOG RETREAT: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage This picturesque rustic property is nestled in our own private bay, with western exposure that ensures breathtaking sunsets nightly. This cottage is located in a very secluded, peaceful and quiet setting with very few neighbours. The 1 acre property was built adjacent to crown land in 1960. This 1 owner family cottage has been recently updated and restored by the owner himself, giving it a total cosmetic facelift. The renovation includes; all new stainless steel appliances, high speed internet and phone services, netflix crave and new 55” tv, new furnishings, new mattresses, complete bathroom renovation, new microwave, kurig coffee maker and bbq, 5 amazing outdoor dining places, and all dishware and cookware you need. This cottage is the perfect place to enjoy a good meal with lakeside dining like you’ve never experienced before. Also included with rental are, aluminum row boat, paddle boat, canoe, kayak, SUPfire pit, out house, and hammocks. Property is located 20 minute drive from Dorset, 1 hour from Bracebridge and Huntsville. All amenities such as Laundry, LCBO, Grocery, Hardware etc. are available there. Due to covid-19 bring your own linens such as towels, sheets and whatever else you may need. There are 3 bedrooms and 4 beds (1 queen, 1 double, bunk bed with a queen & twin), as well as a new sectional. Maximum occupancy is 6 guests, no camping such as trailers, tents, or RVs permitted. This cottage is a treasured family legacy property that is family and dog friendly, it is also smoke free. We take great pride in this home of ours and are happy to have the opportunity of sharing our amazing family retreat with respectful guests. Breathtaking scenery and peaceful ,private, tranquility awaits you! Spectacular FALL COLOURS..are just about to begin! Book soon for FALL! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Water sports equipment ### 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 ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95245800/95245702/ad142b2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Lakefront Retreat, Nature Lover’s Paradise Dorset - Kitchen - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=95245702&PinnedHotelID=95245702&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30090000/30088900/30088870/a31c9f50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Muskoka, Cozy 3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Cottage located on the coveted Lake of Bay Dwight - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=30088870&PinnedHotelID=30088870&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111933300/111933222/0e9769e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake of Bays Getaway -Waterfront Cottage with Scenic Rooftop Boathouse Dwight - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=111933222&PinnedHotelID=111933222&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100330000/100326400/100326346/2c8473ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy lakefront private cottage in the heart of Muskoka.Pet friendly.Four season. 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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 Tranquil Lakefront Cottage Moondog Retreat: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage Cottage Moondog Retreat: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage Minden Hills Moondog Retreat: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage Cottage Minden Hills ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.11022,-78.97314&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_njrGbm_aN%3FW%3FS%40W%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40UBUBSBUBUBUBSDUDUBQDUDSDUDSFSDSFQFSDSHQFSFQFSHQFQHOFSHOHQJOHQHMHQJMHQJOJKJOJOJMJKJMLKJMJKLKLMJKLILILKLILILILGLINGLGLGLENGNELGNCLENELENCNANELANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NDN%40LBNDNDLDNDLDNDLFNDLFLFLHNFLFLHLHLHLJLHJHLJLLJJLJJLJJLLJJJLJNJNJJHNJPHLJPHLHPHNHPHNHRFNHPHPFRFPFRFPFRFRDPFRDRFRDTDRBTDPDTBTDRBTBTBTBRBT%40T%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FV%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATATATAVCRATATCTCTCRCTCTERCTETERCRERETGRERGRERGRGPGRGPGRGPIPIPGPIPINIPIPININKNINKNINKLKLKNKLKLMLKJKJMLKJMJMJKHMJMHMHMHMHMHOFMFMFMFOFMDODMFODMDOBODMBOBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMCOCOCOCMEOCMEOEMGOEOEMEMIMGOGMGMIMIMIMIMIMKMIKKMKMKKMKKMKKMKMKMKOKMKMKOIOKOIOIOIOKQIQIOGQIQGQIQGQGSGQISEQGSGSESGSESEUESESCSEUEUCSCUCUCSCUCUAUCUASAWAUAUAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0Kw-UpLcd34Rkg4Ub19qNG9Lf1E=) Algonquin Highlands, ON #### What's nearby - Bigwind Lake Provincial Park - 23 min drive - 11.7 km - Lake of Bays - 50 min drive - 25.5 km #### Getting around - Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - Black River Bar & Grill ## Frequently asked questions ### Is MOONDOG RETREAT: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at MOONDOG RETREAT: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage? > Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at MOONDOG RETREAT: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is MOONDOG RETREAT: Tranquil Lakefront Cottage located? > Situated in Minden Hills, this cottage is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Bigwind Lake Provincial Park and within 16 mi (25 km) of Grandview Lake and Baysville Marina. Centennial Park and Robertson Parkette are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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