Cabin
The Upper Deck: a private off-grid cabin looking out over picturesque Gull Lake
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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Minden, ON
- Minden Wild Water Preserve14 min drive
- Pinestone Golf Course24 min drive
- Balsam Lake25 min drive
- Muskoka, ON (YQA)71 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bunkie 1
1 Queen Bed
Bunkie 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms
Main Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Master Ensuite
Soap · Toilet
Outdoor Shower
Shower only
Spaces
About this property
The Upper Deck: a private off-grid cabin looking out over picturesque Gull Lake
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Amenities
Cozy Family Cottage steps from the lake.
Cozy Family Cottage steps from the lake.
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
8.0 out of 10, (1 review)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Property is a clifftop forest, use your judgement.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
Important information
You need to know
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Minden
This cabin is located in Minden Hills. Blairhampton Golf Club and Pinestone Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Minden Wild Water Preserve and Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park.
Minden, ON
What's nearby
- Burnt River - 1 min walk
- Minden Wild Water Preserve - 14 min drive
- Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park - 20 min drive
- Pinestone Golf Course - 24 min drive
- Balsam Lake - 25 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 8 min drive
- Kawartha Dairy - 9 min drive
- Up River Trading Co - 8 min drive
- Summerkiss Restaurant and Inn - 12 min drive
- Boshkung Social by Boshkung Brewing Co - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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About the host
Your host
We live just north of Toronto but grew up on the lake. Our family cottages are walking distance away: if you need anything, please let us know, but otherwise we won't disturb your privacy.
We're both professionals who love the outdoors and taking advantage of what the Upper Deck and Gull Lake offer. You're staying at our dream cottage, and we hope you feel the same way about it that we do.
We're both professionals who love the outdoors and taking advantage of what the Upper Deck and Gull Lake offer. You're staying at our dream cottage, and we hope you feel the same way about it that we do.
Why they chose this property
We remember when what is now the Upper Deck was just a cliff in the forest. When we were kids we used to climb up and look out over the lake and talk about how amazing it would be to have a place up there. Well, now we do!
The best part about the neighborhood is that you can be as friendly and social as you want. If you wish to connect with locals, go for a walk down to the waterfront and talk to anybody. If you wish to be private and secluded, just close the gate, grab a drink and relax on the deck. The only thing that wont honour your wishes is the wildlife: treat it with respect. It is common to see deer, foxes, turkeys, porcupines, raccoons and occasionally bears or fishers on the trails, and hear owls and coyotes at night. We love that about the property, it's like you're a million miles away from the city.
The best part about the neighborhood is that you can be as friendly and social as you want. If you wish to connect with locals, go for a walk down to the waterfront and talk to anybody. If you wish to be private and secluded, just close the gate, grab a drink and relax on the deck. The only thing that wont honour your wishes is the wildlife: treat it with respect. It is common to see deer, foxes, turkeys, porcupines, raccoons and occasionally bears or fishers on the trails, and hear owls and coyotes at night. We love that about the property, it's like you're a million miles away from the city.
What makes this property unique
The Upper Deck looks like it could be ripped from a fairytale, and the views are definitely magical. Where else can you be sitting comfortably in a Muskoka chair on a deck built into a 100ft cliff at the head of a beautiful lake, and only have driven 2 hours from Toronto? Throw in the fact that the main cabin is over 120 years old, the kitchen was built without nails, the stove weighs well over a tonne, and the sauna is built right into the living rock, and you've got something that truly qualifies as "unique".
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