Plan Your Stay

Frequently Asked Questions

Find practical information about booking, arrival, amenities, seasonal dates, and what to bring to Twin Lakes Resort in Minden, Ontario.

Booking and arrival

Essential details for planning and confirming your stay.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
  • Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM.
Is there a minimum stay?
  • Please contact us if you need a shorter stay than the minimum listed below.
  • Humming Bird Five Bedroom Lake Front House: available year-round with a two-night minimum.
  • Deluxe Three Bedroom Lake Front Cottages 41 and 43: available year-round with a two-night minimum.
  • Lakefront Cottages 1–11: available May 1 through October 31 with a two-night minimum. Weekend stays check in on Friday.
Do you require a security deposit?
  • A $250 security deposit is required for each accommodation. It is refunded after check-out once the unit has been inspected and found free of damage, excessive cleaning needs, or other charges.
What forms of payment do you accept?
  • We accept most major credit and debit cards, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Where can I read the resort, reservation, and cancellation policies?
  • Please review the complete policies before booking your stay.
Read resort and reservation policies →

Your stay

What to pack and what you will find around the resort.

What should I bring?
  • Each accommodation uses a septic system and purified lake-water system. Bring drinking water if you prefer bottled water.
  • A coverlet is provided on each bed. Linens and toiletries can be supplied for an additional charge.
  • Pillows, sheets, pillowcases or sleeping bags
  • Bath towels and kitchen linens
  • Hand soap, shampoo, and personal toiletries
  • A properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD) for each person going on the water
  • Toilet paper, tissues, and paper towels
  • Flashlights for possible power outages
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent
Do you have common guest areas?
  • Yes. A 50-by-40-foot dock at the beach includes picnic tables for enjoying the view. A second 10-by-20-foot dock provides another place to relax by the water.
Do you have a beach?
  • Yes. Guests have access to a private sandy beach with a shallow entry. The lake gets gradually deeper as you walk out.
Do you offer RV or boat storage?
  • Yes. Our outdoor storage facility can accommodate recreational and commercial equipment, including boats, RVs, fleet vehicles, cars, trucks, and ATVs. Contact us for availability.

Seasons and locations

Opening dates and addresses for each accommodation area.

When is the resort open?
  • Cottage season runs from May 1 through October 31.
  • The vacation house and cottages are available throughout the year. Low season is November 1 through April 30, and high season is May 1 through October 31.
Where is each accommodation located?
  • Cottages 1–11: 1001 Taylor Road, Minden Hills, Ontario
  • Cottages 41 and 43: 1034 Taylor Road, Minden Hills, Ontario
  • Humming Bird House: 14373 Highway 35, Minden Hills, Ontario

Contact Us

Still have a question? Our team is happy to help.

Call (705) 433-1298 or email stay@twinlakesresort.ca for help planning your stay.