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Beautiful year round cottage in Minden, great for families & sledders!

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Dining
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 half bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Toilet

Tub Room

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

About this property

Beautiful year round cottage in Minden, great for families & sledders!

RyBell Retreat is a "little piece of heaven" which has 3 bedrooms and a living room pull out couch located 2.5 hours north east of Toronto. Our home is not for parties but suited for those looking to enjoy the calm and serenity of the Ontario northlands. The lake is a beautiful clear blue/green colour. You will fall in love with RyBell and want to come year after year. Please note - there are a number of steps down to the water - mobility is necessary. See webpage www.rybellretreat.com
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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Furry friends are to stay off couches and beds.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR25-00047
Property # 20073440
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Minden Hills

Minden Hills is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park and Minden Wild Water Preserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Monck's Landing Golf Course.
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Minden, ON

What's nearby

  • Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Balsam Lake - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Shadow Lake - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Norland Branch - 19 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Minden Wild Water Preserve - 25 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kinvale Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Summerkiss Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Slice of the North - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Kinmount Fish And Chips - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Shadow Cottage - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful year round cottage in Minden, great for families & sledders! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

Where is Beautiful year round cottage in Minden, great for families & sledders! located?

Situated in Minden Hills, this cottage is steps from Burnt River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park and Balsam Lake. Shadow Lake and Austin Sawmill Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! The lake is beautiful and perfect for swimming! Host was extremely easy to communicate with. We enjoyed our stay very much and will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and spacious cottage. The host informed us with every detail well ahead of time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2026
Jacob and guests were a delight to host. They left our home in perfect condition.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
About as perfect a location as you can imagine on the incredible Clear Lake. The cottage was perfect for all our family needs from it's size, amenities and extras (amazing books and movies collection)!Kimberley was so helpful and responsive leading up to, and while we were at the cottage to help solve any questions we had along the way. We will definitely be booking this incredible property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend at the cottage

We had a great stay at Kimberly's place! It’s a very comfortable cottage with lots of room to spread out on the dock by the water, up on the deck, or inside. Swimming was great, and we enjoyed the classic movie collection in the evening. The cottage was clean, and communication with Kimberly was smooth.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay At RyBell Retreat

The property is beautifully serene surrounded by forest. The cottage was immaculate and well appointed with everything we needed for the week. Communication was easy with Kimberley. It was the lake that stole the show. The swimming was fantastic. We would love to spend another week or two at this beautiful cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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