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Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario

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Living area
2 acres of land
Private kitchen
Veranda
White sand beach

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tiny, ON
  • Wahnekewaning Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cawaja Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Midland Golf and Country Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Barrie, ON (YLK-Lake Simcoe Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario

Spectacular 4,500 sq ft Scandinavian scribed white pine log cottage on 2 acres lot, walking distance - 5 minutes to Georgian Bay (Balm Beach) white sand, short drive to shopping, ski hills and Golf Courses, year round vacation cottage has ceramic and maple hardwood floors throughout spacious open concept.

Main floor consists of: kitchen, living room with floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace, dining room with walkout to 450 ft of covered veranda, laundry room and 3 piece bathroom as well as ground floor bedroom.

Second floor features a recreation room with pool table, floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace, cathedral ceiling plus a kitchenette/ wet bar and walkout to private covered deck, 3 large bedrooms with lighted closets and large 4 piece main bath featuring soaker tub and separate shower.

Basement is fully recreational with ping pong, air hockey, table football, TV, and Wii.

The nearest towns of Midland and Penetanguishene, less than 15 minutes drive, offer all the city shopping, restaurants and movie theatres.

When you rent this cottage you are paying for not only great accommodation but for its location in proximity to the beach.
Amenities
Kitchen:
Water: drinkable
2 Refrigerators
Stove
Oven
Kettle
Microwave
Toaster
Coffee maker
Tea Pot
Dishes
Cutlery
Pots and Pans
Cleaning Supplies
Vacuum

Living room, Party room & Recreational
TVs (Satellite Dish)
DVD player
Radio, CD and Tape Player
2 Wood Fireplaces
Pool Table
Table football
Air Hockey
Ping Pong
Wii
Ceiling Fans
Central Air conditioning

4 Bedrooms
King s bed
Queen s bed
Queen s bed
Single s bed
Single Bunk bed Blankets and Pillows

Outside Deck:
Patio Furniture
Propane Barbecue

Other:
Washer / Dryer
Baby Crib/Sleeper

FOR KIDS
Kids Playground
Sand Box
Trampoline

Limitations:
Sleeps 6 adults and 3 kids comfortably
Linens and Towels are not supplied
Fire Wood is not supplied
Smoking not permitted
Pets not permitted
No child safety issues
Cottage is not designed for wheel chair access
Parking: 5 cars
Guests must leave the cottage clean at the end of the stay.
Activities:
Hiking Trails
Biking Trails
Boat Cruises: Miss Midland Georgian Queen
Horseback Riding (17.7 km)
Tennis courts (4.4 km)
Go Carts & Mini Golf (Balm Beach Rd.)
Fine Dining: Midland (10 km)
Georgian Grill (Balm Beach)
Surf Restaurant at the Beach. Important!!! The cottage is rented by up to 10 people. It is rented by 7 nights minimum in July and August and 5 nights between April 15 and October 15.
Pillows and blankets are included in the stay. Bed sheets and towels are not provided.
Sorry, we no longer accept guests without positive reviews.
Registration #STRRTT-2022-127

Property manager

Natasha
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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

About the area

Tiny

Located in Tiny, this cottage is on a lake. Ste-Marie among the Hurons and Martyrs' Shrine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Galaxy Cinemas Midland and Midland Golf and Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Wasaga 500 Go Karts and Skull Island Adventure Golf. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Tiny, ON

What's nearby

  • Wahnekewaning Beach - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cawaja Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Little Lake Park - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Midland Golf and Country Club - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Wasaga Beach Provincial Park - 21 min drive - 18.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balm Beach Log Cottage/House - Tiny, Ontario located?

This family-friendly Tiny cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Cawaja Beach and Jackson Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 43 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Such a fun and spacious home.
A lovely HUGE house full of many games, toys and activities as well as room to move about, be private and in company. An excellent gathering place for family, quiet and private. We loved sitting on the porch with morning coffee or late evening and watching the sky. We found the photos about beds and bedrooms a little confusing so it may be worth messaging the host if you are not sure to find what you need. This is a fabulous beach community. Highly recommend the Cawaja General Store for breakfast and lunch sandwiches and full coffee bar. The Cawaja beach was our favourite for walking on. Thanks, Natasha for a lovely family gathering time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

bill V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balm Beach cottage
We had a good time at the cottage. The large porch was a nice place to relax. The pool table was great. A few mattress upgrades with higher bedframes and some new kitchen supplies would make this a five star rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A day at the beach
Huge property, more on offer than advertised. Needs a few minor repairs. Great entertainment value.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Huge place. We stayed with 3 families and it felt like we all had lots of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week
Booked for a week over the Canada Day weekend. The house is beautiful with a huge yard. Lots of rooms and beds for everyone. Great amenities and close to everything. Friends already want to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jutta D., Kitchener, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Log Cottage
We stayed at this cottage for 3 days after Christmas. The place was very spacious, great for our family of 4 kids and 6 adults. Everything was as advertised and very clean. All appliances worked well. The beds were comfortable, but my husband and I who are seniors found it difficult to get up from the very low king bed. Renters are given detailed cleaning instructions and we were happy to find the place equipped with a built-in vacuum cleaner. Given the right circumstance we would definitely want to rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Log Cabin for a large group
Everything was great, other than a few little thing; could use more knives, coffee maker didn't work. Beautiful location and facilities.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Cottage had everything we needed and more for our stay. We’ve been coming to Balm Beach for 16 years with the family and were very pleased to have found this cottage. Host was prompt with responding and the cottage was the perfect getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Beautiful, spacious and clean cottage. Fit our big group with room to spare. Tons to do especially for the kids. Should’ve booked more days 😉 Very gracious host and great communication. Answered all my questions right away. 2 minutes away from go-carts, mini golf and a great family beach. Highly recommend this rental! Will definitely rent in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myra M., Guelph

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family getaway!
We really enjoyed our stay. Balm Beach lodge is very spacious. There was lots for the kids to do during our family weekend. We enjoyed the wood burning fireplace on the cool nights and the outdoor fire pit on the warmer nights. The beach was also a short walk away. We're very happy with the whole experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room to Roam
Grand log home , with plenty of with great activities to keep you busy on a winters day !! Living room with a brilliant wood burning fireplace, had room for 8 adults to hang out comfortably . Kitchen big enough for all the cooks!! Beds comfortable !!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

iris a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean. Great for kids as they have air hockey, tennis, soccer in the house
We had a great time !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Yusra S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Big cottage but needs cleaning
We stayed at this property over the long weekend. The cottage is big, spacious with a good number of activities for adults. The lawn/yard is big and can be used for a variety of purposes. Basement is newly renovated. Natasha was quick with her response to inquiries. A few things that we noticed: - swings are in a bad condition and needs to be repaired. We had kids with us that really wanted to use the swing set but it was old and broken. The wooden ladder was about to break when my 3 year old nephew tried climbing it. The infant swing was missing a harness so it couldn’t be used. The trampoline was missing the zipper to close it and the padding was ripping off from several places. Overall, the play area wasn’t safe for kids. - the cottage can use a much deeper/detailed cleaning. The bedding was not in a great condition and some blankets smelled like they haven't been washed. - some of the faucets were not working properly in the bathrooms. The only bathroom that was in good condition was the basement one since it was newly renovated. - furniture was old and worn out but not a big deal since we were only there for a few days Overall, the place was big but we wouldn’t return for a family trip because it wasn’t clean and we felt the play area was just unsafe for our kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

bill V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balm Beach cottage
We did enjoy our stay with extended family. Lots of room to spread out. 15 minute walk to the beach. It could use some new kitchen supplies. We would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Pamela F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the cleanest
It was a perfect size for us as we had a total of 13 people visiting throughout the week. It was a nice looking, spacious place but it was not kept up very well. We were under the impression that the owner expect the guests to do the cleaning when she should be hiring cleaners to do the “heavy lifting” between guest visits. We felt we left the place in better condition that it was left for us. Here were some of the issues: With regards to the main floor, the dishwasher was falling apart, and many dishes were dirty in the cupboard and had to be rewashed before using. The drawers with utensils had a lot of debris in them, appearing as if they hadn’t been wiped down in some time. There could also be a better array of cooking pots and pans with lids that fit. Both fireplaces had not been cleaned out so we didn’t use them as we weren’t prepared to clean it out before and after. There were four remotes on the TV stand and none of them worked the TV. It wasn’t until day three that we found the one we needed behind some knickknacks on the mantle above the fireplace. That area looked like it had never been dusted. We found the back of the remote in the couch on the last day we left when checking the pillows to make sure we didn’t leave anything behind.Upstairs the bedrooms weren’t very clean. We found things that other visitors left, such as a baby bottle, dirty socks and the worst being mouse poo in some of the corners of the living room areas. The upstairs bathtub had dead bees and wasps in it when we first arrived. We were excited by the games that the house offered, such as billiards but only one cue worked well and there was no chalk for the tips. The chess set was missing around 4 pieces so we couldn’t use it. The games in the basement seemed to be okay although the ping pong balls and rackets could have been of better quality. As we were cleaning up after ourselves on the front lawn, we found a dart and a sharp metal structure that could have cut someone’s foot if they had stepped on it, The kids loved the trampoline and the swing set. However the ladder on the swing set is cracked and It should be repaired. Our most worrisome experience was with the BBQ. It has not been cleaned out in ages and was filled with grease. It caught on fire and we were worried that it would burn the balcony roof above it as the whole building is made of wood. We searched for a fire extinguisher and were unable to find one. A family member took apart the BBQ and cleaned
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Gatineau

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spacious house
The photos represent well this lovely house. Very spacious and clean. The yard has activities for the kids, with a large safe front yard to run around and play ball. A number of games indoors including ping pong, air hockey, pool table (needs loving care) and a number of books are available for your enjoyment. Lots and lots of seating areas indoor and outdoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Melanie O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter stay
We enjoyed our stay at this cottage. Few things they could improve on is the sitting room couches, as quite uncomfortable and 1 couch was broken. The cottage and bathrooms where clean on arrival, however a deeper clean of the place would be beneficial ie- cobwebs in ceiling and kitchen cupboards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Konika G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet short stay
It was good experience, huge cottage. Lots of things to do in cottage as host has placed so many games. I would surely recommend this property for big groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Marika C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house
We enjoyed this large house that was a short ride or walk to the beach. Could use a deep clean and more organization, but great overall. The kids loved the trampoline and the adults loved the fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suhel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best cottage
Amazing place to relax. Loved it. We had really great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

tony a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Cottage was a great hub to explore this beautiful area - so much to do!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Kerri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place with so much potential
This cottage is absolutely beautiful. It has lots of room and so much potential. First off it was so much more than we were expecting when we booked! We pulled in and It really is beautiful from the outside. The inside is spacious but dated and could use some updating. Pictures and decor are very old, but had nothing to do with our stay, so just an observation. I will do a thorough review of the good and the needs improvement. The main floor bedroom would be better if it had a normal bed and not one 5inches from the ground. Although if this was for teens or kids it may have been ok, just not 50+ adults. Bedrooms upstairs were ok, there are holes in the drywall above the twin bed in kids room which should be fixed. The house could use a really good cleaning, but overall was tidy. Silverware, dishes, pots and pans are extremely old. Can opener did not work which was frustrating because I needed it, and along with the cutlery and all utensils are probably easily 50yrs+ old, finding a sharp knife was a challenge. We had to basically wash all dishes and anything we used in the kitchen before hand. We did not use the dishwasher as we did not feel it did a great job. All that being said if you are not extremely picky this place was amazing for the price. It had all the basic amenities you would need and really is stunning. With a good cleaning and some updating this could be a 5 star resort! Basement is being worked on which is a great sign but overall is lots of fun with lots to do for the kids. Ping pong, foosball etc. There is a pool table upstairs that is fun but again it’s old and has one of the pockets held together with what ever was available. Although it does not make it unusable so it’s good. It snowed while we were there and there was no snow removal of the driveway so lucky we were able to get in and out ok. It’s 10-15mins to town for groceries or anything you need, this was very handy. Lots of room to sit and spread out, couches were comfy but again old, and we were afraid one may break before we left. Fireplace was lovely and we used it daily. Sadly we had skiiing booked that got cancelled due to the covid shutdown. Lots of counter and cupboard space. We used the bbq and had no problems. Beautiful porch, I imagine it would be a fantastic place to sit and have a coffee in the spring, summer and fall even. We really enjoyed our stay and would go back in a heartbeat! Thank you for our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall getaway
It was a great space to hang out for 3 days with my kids and grandchild. Everyone loved the get away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Elva L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
This home is only a 2 minute drive from Balm Beach, or a 15 minute walk. Parking Permit was provided. The children loved the amenities: trampoline, pool table, foozeball, air hockey. Lots of space for all of us. As per previous reviews, the floors were dusty, freezer was dirty and a mess from broken ice trays being used which had leaked. There were dead flies and wasps in the tub. We were instructed to leave only one bag of garbage, which we did. The outside garbage bin had several bags in it that had not been picked up and stunk. Beautiful property, but I would recommend that the money being spent in the basement would be better used to improve the main floor and hire a better cleaning crew.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Stephanie V.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Great house, not so great host
The house actually looked better in person than the pictures do justice! The house was super spacious, big, with a lot of outside land and a very beautiful patio. The downsides: the booking, security deposit pressure, & greeting from the host. Booking this house was very annoying, I had booked it and the host told me that I needed to transfer her a security deposit separately from the online booking -I was extremely uncomfortable with such even though she reassured me that it was trustworthy so I called the company and they exclaimed to me that no host should be asking such and if I were to send it I would be liable if lost and the company would not assist with the deposit. I went back and forth with the host and the company to alter this and it was extremely frustrating. She was not the most pleasant in the beginning but after telling her I reached out to the company she completely changed. PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS OF YOUR SECURITY DPEOSIT KNOW THAT for your safety to always do it through the site of booking. In addition, the host also has reviews stating she is very stingy and likes to fine people to keep the deposit so I was not taking those risks. In the end, I re-booked the house and the security deposit was made via the site. Secondly, not only was it a hassle to book, the host specifies a huge list of rules for the house (which is fine) however sets fines for anything not left properly cleaned (floors must be washed), fines for having more than the allotted amount of people, fines for noise, etc. She is very particular so be careful with your stay. As an avid traveller, I understand the rules however once arriving at the house the floor was so dusty my socks turned black, and she lowered the AC the minute we arrived which is controlled and locked by the host. We were about 13 people dying of heat day and night FYI. I believe we left the house more sparkling clean than found due to the fear that was instilled by the host. Upon arrival at the house, the host came by with her son to drop 'paper towels' after telling us to bring our own- she did not come out of the car to greet simply sent her son out to give it to us which I felt was very rude and not hospitable. I did not have direct contact with the host due to this which was unpleasant. There is also a camera in front of the garage which is how she was alerted on our arrival keep that in mind. Host should takE take this review to further better herself as a host for future Guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

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