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Bright A-Frame Cottage on the Lake

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A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
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A dark-colored cabin with a triangular roof, a front door, and a small porch with steps.
A cabin with a large deck, surrounded by snow and trees.
A wooden sign with the text "CHRIS & ALINA'S LAKEHOUSE Est 2020" and a silhouette of a dog named Tilley.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Minden, ON
  • Place, Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Shadow Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping area 4

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bright A-Frame Cottage on the Lake

The beautiful open concept cottage is newly renovated and ready for entertaining. The floor to ceiling windows bring in lots of light, the spacious kitchen island offers a great space for gathering and the wood burning fireplace creates a warm atmosphere to cozy up and share memories. The cottage contains 3 floors: an upstairs loft style bedroom, the main floor where the kitchen and living room are located and two more bedrooms downstairs, with a walk out patio on the main and bottom floors. There property is on a river mouth, opening into Moore Lake. The lake front of the property contains a dock, a fire pit and plenty of room for games.

On the cold winter nights cozy up indoors by the fire place with board games, a book or a movie, or enjoy a hot bath in the Victorian tub.

They’re are plenty of surrounding hiking trails and the property is conveniently located within 20 minutes of Minden, Kinmount and Norland.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please measure sure all of the windows are closed, lights are off and use the dump card to dispose of any garbage you have accumulated.
Please wipe down surfaces and return lawn chairs to original position, leaving the place as you found it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9628951
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Minden Hills

Located in Minden Hills, this cottage is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park and Indian Point Provincial Park 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 - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ward Memorial Park - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Balsam Lake - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Shadow Lake - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Norland Branch - 7 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Pub - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Summerkiss Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Queen Of Fries - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Sonia's Place Motel & Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Norlamd.Convenience - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright A-Frame Cottage on the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Bright A-Frame Cottage on the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright A-Frame Cottage on the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright A-Frame Cottage on the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright A-Frame Cottage on the Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Burnt River, Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Norland Branch and Ward Memorial Park. Balsam Lake and Shadow Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very nice location on the water. The cottage has lots of room and was very clean and fit our families need very well. The host was very friendly and easy to work with and checked in part way through the week to make sure everything was good. Can’t ask for much more than that
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is great. Beautiful backyard lovely by waterfront water was great to swim in for kids slow sloping into a deeper area. Cottage was cozy. Host was informative.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Great Weekend Away

The cottage was absolutely beautiful with a great view overlooking the river. Chris and Alina did a great job making us feel welcomed and providing a clean and comfortable cottage to stay. With a nice walkout to the water it made it easy for me to take my dogs for a swim. We hope we get to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Great host. Everything is as shown. We had a full cottage and still lots of room to prep meals. The dock is beautiful with 4 of us on it with Muskoka chairs (Grandkids in the water)River is walk-in access, no rocks in the way. Water is super clean and clear. Alina has everything in the kitchen you could possibly need. Beds are all very comfortable. What a charmer cottage. We will be back, on the regular!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen

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

Amazing location

My family of 6 stayed July 2022 and we absolutely loved this cottage. Alina our host was wonderful and very helpful. The cottage is a modern A-Frame with a large open concept kitchen. Very nice upper deck and large new dock. Being on the river is nice and there is great fishing off if the dock! Overall great week. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tilleys place

Overall good. Water entrance safe for kids. Bbq needs cleaning. Dog hair prevalent. Some people reacted to dog hair with slight allergies. Some amenities lacking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Hi Michael, thank you for the feedback! We do our best to keep the cottage dog friendly, and keep it as free of dog hair as possible. Will discuss enhancing hair removal practice with our cleaners. We have previously received reviews that the cottage is very well equipped so am surprised to hear that you thought amenities are lacking. Can you please clarify which amenities were lacking so we can improve! Thank you, Alina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice place.

Beautiful cottage. Has AC and also heating for cold nights. Wood stove worked well for extra heat. We were counting on using the BBQ a couple of nights but the burner tubes were so rusty they were falling apart. A new BBQ is required. During the tornado watch when the cottage lost power the owner kept us informed by text of the Hydro One alerts when power would be restored which was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Beautiful cottage/great host

Beautiful cottage as depicted in photos. Our family had a wonderful time! Air conditioning kept the cottage quite cool on hot days. We did bring an extra large fan for upstairs as it does get quite warm up there. The shower was amazing - great temperature and pressure! Beds and bedding were also so comfortable! Stairs were steep and open concept which is to be expected with this style of cottage, but something to be mindful of for those young and old. Outside photos are dated as they have a lovely larger dock now. The kids could also wade into the lake, although did have some hesitation due to some rocks and seaweed. Good for young kids though as it is too shallow to jump off the dock. Host was incredibly kind and responsive. Best cottage to date the we have rented!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property on Gull River. Great kitchen/family gathering spot. Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need. Four sleeping areas: 2 enclosed bedrooms (Queen beds) lower level, 1 upper loft space (king) and pullout in mud room (king) open to basement area with a walkout.Large dock and small beach area with easy access to the water. Full sunshine all day. Water toys included a paddle board and some inflatables. River was great for paddle boarding. Bit of a wild drive in but just take it slow. Host was extremely responsive with the few issues we had ( stove broke down and water toys were not available )We were a family of 7 plus 3 dogs so it can be a little tight if you’re stuck inside. Biggest con was the very steep stairs inside the cottage. If you have dogs or little ones a baby gate is a must. All in all a very beautiful cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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

Excellent Experience

Beautiful property. The pictures are current and accurately reflect the cottage. Alina was very responsive and even left a welcome card with a bottle of wine. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Great fully stocked cottage!

We had a great time - cottage and property are lovely! Has everything you need for a great vacation. Only tricky thing was the stairs with 2 little babies. Very steep for lots of up and down but otherwise everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Beautiful modern A frame

We loved this newly renovated cottage. The River water was clean, shallow at the entrance then gets deeper as you swim further in. The cottage was equipped with all new appliances and kitchen needs. There’s a paddle boat for use, but wish there was at least a canoe or or kayak to explore the river/lake more. There are no blinds, so if you like to sleep with blackout blinds, it may be too bright for you in the mornings. Host was super responsive and gave clear directions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Great stay

Had a great stay at Alina’s cottage rental. Very easy to find, easy check in, and nice cottage exactly as described. The beach had nice soft sand which was an added bonus. Very clean cottage, and very spacious. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Amazing!

Beautiful cottage with everything you need. Host provided lots of amenities and was easy to communicate with. Enjoyed the new dock and swimming. Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah K.

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

Modern cottage

Lovely A-frame cottage modernized with all the comforts of home. Gracious host who reached out to check that we needed anything and left a note and a bottle of wine as a welcome gift. Took one star off as the steps to the ground floor are steep with no railing. Could be a safety hazard for small children and seniors. Overall a great place to relax and watch the boats on the river!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary M.

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

Cozy and well equipped

Our stay at this cottage was great. We arrived to a welcome note from the owners and a bottle of wine. Nice touch! It's comfortable, cozy and very well stocked. The location superb. It rained the day we arrived so the outdoor furniture cushions were soaking wet but that was the only negative. The beds are comfortable, wifi worked great and the kitchen had everything you would need. There is a new dock to lounge on and enjoy watching the boat traffic. We would definitely return to this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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Hosted by Alina Grinev

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