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

Tiny, Ontario
$312 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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, etcr>
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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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower Soap Toilet Paper
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Tetyana

    Submitted Aug 3, 2022

    Stayed Jul 29, 2022

    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.

  • Susan S.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    Great spot; hosts even went out of their way to return something left behind!

  • Laura M.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    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.

  • Christine D.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Private beach in very close vicinity to cottage

  • Tetyana G.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    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.

  • Tetyana G.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2023

    Stayed Jun 29, 2023

    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.

  • Janedy B.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2022

    Stayed Aug 20, 2022

    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.

  • Derrick H.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2022

    Stayed Aug 9, 2022

    We enjoyed this cottage so much! It was quiet and the private beach was amazing!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$312+
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