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Private beach access across the street-2BR Cottage in the woods-amazing sunsets

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Property grounds
Living area
Fold down futon
+ both “chairs” lie flat and accommodate a child for sleeping
Outdoor dining
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Child Beds

King or 2 twins. Your choice.

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Private beach access across the street-2BR Cottage in the woods-amazing sunsets

Recently updated 2 BR cottage nestled in the woods. Sleeps 4 adults and 2 small children on pull outs.
One bedroom has a Queen and the other has 2 twin beds that can be converted to a King. Has a large deck with outdoor dining for 6 , fire pit (bring your own wood) and the private sandy beach is minutes away across the street.
The public beach at Balm Beach is a 5 minute walk. Midland and Penetang are 12-15 min away by car where there is a Walmart, grocery stores, shopping, etc

The Chateau is part of a compound known as Tondakea Lodge which consists of three 2 bedroom cabins, one 4 bedroom house, and one 2 bedroom house; all bookable through VRBO (See bottom of this description).

Located across the street from our private beach, at the edge of a 27 acre forest, the Tondakea Lodge once was the home and school of Franz Johnston, of the Group of Seven artists, and later became a resort in the 50s. Although updates have been made over the years the buildings still retain their original charm and rustic feel.
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IMPORTANT:
1. The property is on a well so you must bring your own water.
2. Terrain around the property and on the beach is natural and uneven and so is unsuitable for those with wheel chairs or mobility issues
3. You must bring your own linens and towels
4. No visitors permitted without prior approval

Enjoy a walk through the forest, go for a swim in the crystal clear waters of Georgian Bay, or take a 10-15 min walk along the water to Balm Beach where you will find The Balm Beach Smokehouse, Binghams’s Variety that has an ice cream parlour and an LCBO, the Georgian Grill & Family Arcade for burgers and Greek food, and beach store that usually rents paddle boards

Location Info:
1.5 hours from Toronto
30 min from Wasaga Beach
45 min to Collingwood

Please feel free to message me if you have any more questions! :)

Please see reviews for our other properties: 884008 (Doctor's House), 884009 (R n R Retreat), 884013 (Ole Cozy), and 884011 (Sky House),

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About the area

Tiny

Located in Tiny, this cottage is near the beach. Ste-Marie among the Hurons and Martyrs' Shrine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brooklea Golf and Country Club and Galaxy Cinemas Midland. Midland Cultural Centre and Wasaga 500 Go Karts are also worth visiting. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Tiny, ON

What's nearby

  • Jackson Beach Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Balm Beach Go-Karts - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cawaja Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain - 57 min drive - 67.2 km
  • Blue Mountain Ski Resort - 57 min drive - 67.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Captain’s Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Harvey's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Perky's Fish & Fries - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪5 Star Take-away - ‬13 min drive

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. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick H.

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

Great place to stay!

We enjoyed this cottage so much! It was quiet and the private beach was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine D.

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

Beautiful beach

Private beach in very close vicinity to cottage
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Accommodations are rustic but adequate and clean. Beach is a close walk away, sandy and quiet. Nothing quite like Georgian Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot; hosts even went out of their way to return something left behind!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana G.

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

Great cottage, great place.

This is third time we are staying here. This place is great. The cottage is very private, in the woods, authentic feel, beautiful surrounding, walking distance (3 min) to the private beach, beach is exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana G.

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

Great place to stay

This is our second trip to this cottage. Place the same great. Nice, quiet and private. Private beach is amazing. We had a very good time there. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This Place is exactly as it was described and on the pictures, even better. Very private, surrounded by the forest. Private beach just across the street and not crowded. Owners are very responsive. Thank you for taking care! Did not want to leave, would go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janedy B.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay at the Cottage in the woods. The place was so cleaned and everything we needed were all there. The host is super responsive. We loved the private beach, less crowded, we spent a lot there. Also, the place is closer to balm beach. We'll definitely back there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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