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Ballantyne Lakehouse

Vacation home in Minden Hills with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, WiFi
Dining
Nestled on Big Bob Lake, this luxury cottage offers a serene escape. With two decks overlooking the lake and large grass area, there's ample space to unwind. Dive into water activities with canoes, kayaks, paddleboards or relax by the gas fireplace in the main floor living area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ballantyne Lakehouse

This luxury cottage on Big Bob Lake has all the amenities any family could want. Enjoy a expansive dock that will easily fit all your guests. Dive into fun on the water with canoes, kayaks, paddle board, foam platform, and a swim raft. Sit on one of two decks overlooking the lake or the large grass area. Inside the cottage two large living rooms and a screened in porch means a spot for everyone. Winters = skating, snowshoeing, xc ski or snowmobiles.

The space
Walk into a chefs kitchen including a quartz counter top island, double sink, and top of the line appliances including a dishwasher. The main floor living area is full of natural light with floor to ceiling windows. Cozy up by the gas fireplace. The master bedroom is conveniently located off the main floor, including a luxury tub, double glass walk in shower and balcony overlooking the lake. A second bedroom is conveniently located on the main floor as well as a three piece washroom. The screened porch is a hit in the spring, summer and fall. Downstairs you will find three bedrooms, another three piece washroom, and a large recroom with a walkout to the lake. The recroom includes a wood burning fireplace, bar with fridge and dishwasher, and many comfortable couches and chairs, plus plenty of natural light.

Note: for winter renters, you will need an all-wheel drive vehicle such as an SUV, as our road has 2 hills, which may be snow-covered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Out of respect to our neighbours, no loud music or barking dogs please.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Dee's Dream Minden Hills
Dee's Dream Private vacation home
Dee's Dream Private vacation home Minden Hills

About the neighborhood

Minden Hills is home to this vacation home. 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.
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Minden, ON

What's nearby

  • Minden Wild Water Preserve - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Blairhampton Golf Club - 14 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Pinestone Golf Course - 19 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Haliburton Sculpture Forest - 30 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Balsam Lake - 35 min drive - 22.9 miles

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boshkung Brewing Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪50s Diner - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballantyne Lakehouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Ballantyne Lakehouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ballantyne Lakehouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ballantyne Lakehouse located?

Situated in Minden Hills, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Burnt River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Minden Wild Water Preserve and Snowdon Park. Blairhampton Golf Club and Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Ballantyne Lakehouse Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martine P.

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

Picture perfect

Absolutely fabulous view of the lake and luxurious property with all amenities. The host is the most welcoming and accommodating person you’ll ever meet.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gaston T.

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

A Gem

We fell in love with this gem from the moment we saw the listing. The property and its surroundings certainly lived up to its description and then some. Everything described in the listing is true but it simply doesn't do it justice until you arrive in person to take in the serenity and beauty of the property and its surroundings. The owner, Bob, was responsive and always available if needed. I spoke to him a couple of times and is extremely kind and always looking to help make the experience a great one. Both my friend's family and our family enjoyed the stay and certainly look forward to returning some time soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

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

Truly a dream!

Exceptional property. Clean, spacious, and finished with great taste and quality. The owner was very attentive and made sure that everything was in order before and throughout our stay. Do yourself a favour and find some time to visit here. Beautiful spot on the lake, which is not too big, nor too small. Within a short distance to all the amenities that the town of Minden provides and yet wonderfully secluded to feel at one with nature. We'll certainly try to get back as soon as possible!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021