Sleepy Pines waterfront cottage | Cottage in Minden Hills

10.0 (3 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  3 Guests
Minden Hills Cottage | Sleepy Pines waterfront cottage

1 Bedroom Cottage in Minden Hills

2024 built cozy cottage perched on a waterfront cliff on a small lake 2 hours north of Toronto.
Find us on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/sleepypines_blacklake/
Municipality licenced Short Term Rental -STR25-00051.
Perfect for paddlers, hikers, birders and those just wishing to relax. Suits a couple (double bed) and one other adult or child over the age of 12 on pull out (twin bed) couch. This neatly finished custom cabin has a deck overlooking the water with sunset views and is surrounded by pine trees.
The cabin is 2 km from the highway on a narrow and hilly gravel road, and is bordered by the Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park. https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/queenelizabeth2wildlands.
For Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association (GHTS) members, our property is located a 750 m walk from the Ganaraska Wilderness Hiking trail. https://ganaraska-hiking-trail.org/?page_id=26
The terrain is very rugged and beautiful, with rocky hills and a mixed forest of red pine, white pine, oak, cedar, maple and more.
---> Inside
A modern kitchen is equipped with new small fridge, small stove and microwave. The bathroom has a new shower and new composting toilet. The custom designed 340 sf bachelor layout has a cozy bedroom space plus an open concept living / kitchen area. The coffee table top pulls up to create a desk surface in front of the pullout couch. On cool days, electrically heated floors will keep you very comfortable. There is a ceiling fan and insulated blinds that help keep the cabin cool on sweltering summer days. And if needed, an air-conditioning unit. All 12 windows in the cabin have a view of trees.
----> Grounds
Outside, you can relax and listen to the wind sighing through the pine trees. Have a nap in a hammock nestled between the cottage and the lake. Lounge on the deck chairs or on the dock. Meditate on the deck or on a mossy nook overlooking the water. You'll be serenaded by loonsong and whippoorwills . Grill your favourite meals on the BBQ.
A stairway from the deck leads two flights down to a deepwater floating dock that gets hours of full afternoon sun and sunset view. On hot days you can cool off in the forest shade and swim right off the dock. Water entry is deep - about 20 feet so you can't wade in but there is a sturdy ladder on the dock for getting in or out of the lake. There's a canoe available to paddle around the lake and then down a creek to another lake and river. There are 12 km of waterways to explore without portaging. In addition, there are two plastic kayaks for water fun. The deck is positioned for perfect privacy to enjoy the breeze, shade, sun, sunset and outdoor dining. Due to the rugged grounds, the property is generally not suited for those with mobility issues. Due to the proximity of a cliff edge and the deepness of the water at the dock it is not suited for children under the age of 12.
There is a great local restaurant 3 km from the cottage that offers take-out. For supplies, there is a small town 10 km away with a variety store, gas station and restaurants. Full grocery and more stores and services are available 20 km away in a larger town.

Sleepy Pines waterfront cottage is located in Minden Hills. Sleepy Pines waterfront cottage provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Cottage features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Sleepy Pines waterfront cottage has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 3 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 Hills has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Minden Hills, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Eco Friendly
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
General
  • Unit size: 350 sq ft (33 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • English
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
This property does not allow children.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
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 property registration number str25-00051 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

License number: STR25-00051

Reviews

Trevor T.
Jul 24, 2025 07:02:24 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We had the most lovely stay. The pictures don't do this place justice. The view was spectacular, the bed was comfortable, and the home was spotless.We spent most of our time on the water each day. We brought our own boat and were able to tie up easily to the dock. Just be aware that you are encouraged to have a vehicle with 4 wheel drove if you want to use the lake's gravel boat launch. This is no criticism of the cottage at all. If you want to travel to Moore Lake, it's a beautiful boat ride up the river to the lake.Black Lake was so quiet and all the cottagers were friendly. We spent the weekend and it was so nice that there weren't loud parties happening. It was so peaceful. Lisa was always available to answer any questions we had.
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