Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River | Cottage in Minden Hills

9.6 (58 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  5 Guests
Minden Cottage | Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River

2 Bedroom Cottage in Minden, Minden Hills

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

Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River is located in Minden. Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Parking, Pet Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Security/Safety, Parking, Pet Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Minden has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Minden, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
General
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Travel crib
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Stair gate
  • Playground
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 30
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total pets pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Darrin M.
Aug 28, 2025 01:13:55 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Felt like being in a tree house. Beautiful scenery, lovely little cottage .
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