Stay lengths
- One-week cottage stay (the traditional Muskoka week)
- Long-weekend family retreat
- Extended multi-week summer season (select cottages)
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Bondi Village Resort
Five generations on Lake of Bays since 1905 — 600 acres, 1,200 ft private sandy beach, 20 km ski trails, and the authentic Muskoka cottage tradition ten minutes from Algonquin Park
Haliburton, ON
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From ~CAD $1,200/week — confirm at bondiresort.ca
At a glance
Everything you need to plan Bondi Village Resort
Stay length, inclusions, seasons, and travel at a glance before you reach out to book.
Included
- 1,200 ft private sandy beach access on Lake of Bays
- Hiking trails through fields and woodland (summer)
- Frisbee golf course
- 20 km groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails (winter)
- Toboggan hill (winter) and access to nearby snowmobile trails
Ideal for
- Multi-generational families wanting a large lake-house cottage on Muskoka's Lake of Bays
- Families with young children drawn to the 1,200 ft private sandy beach and shallow swimming
- Cross-country skiers wanting a resort-based trail network with 20 km of groomed Muskoka trails
- Couples and small groups seeking authentic housekeeping cottage hospitality near Algonquin Park
Seasons
- Summer (June–August) for swimming on the private sandy beach, boat rentals, and Lake of Bays at full leisure
- Autumn (September–October) for Muskoka fall colour, hiking, and quieter cottage access
- Winter (December–March) for 20 km of groomed ski and snowshoe trails, toboggan hill, and snowy Lake of Bays
- Spring (May) for the organic garden awakening, first-season hiking, and pre-peak-season cottage availability
Getting there
Bondi Village Resort is at 1260 Fox Point Road, Dwight, Ontario, P0A 1H0. From Toronto: Highway 400 North, Highway 11 North to Huntsville, Highway 60 East to Dwight, then Highway 35 South to Muskoka Road 21 / Fox Point Road — follow signs. From Ottawa: Highway 60 West through Algonquin Park to Highway 35 South then Muskoka Road 21. Phone: 705-635-2261 or 1-888-300-2132.
From
From ~CAD $1,200/week — confirm at bondiresort.ca
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Experience highlights
What a stay here actually feels like.
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1,200 ft private sandy beach on Lake of Bays
The resort's defining feature since 1905 — over 400 metres of private sandy beach that Joseph Tapley named after Bondi Beach, Sydney. Shallow and family-friendly swimming in one of Muskoka's most beautiful lakes.
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Five-generation family hosting since 1905
The Tapley family has owned and operated Bondi Village Resort since 1905 — over 120 years of continuous family hospitality on Lake of Bays, now in its fifth generation.
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20 km winter cross-country ski trails
The 600-acre property transforms into a groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe destination in winter — 20 km of trails, a toboggan hill, and proximity to Algonquin Park make Bondi a genuine four-season resort.
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The Lodge for large groups
A three-story, six-bedroom property for up to 18 guests — the most spacious large-group cottage in the Bondi portfolio, ideal for families, reunions, and clubs seeking a week on Lake of Bays.
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Algonquin Park ten minutes away
Highway 60 connects Dwight to Algonquin Provincial Park in 10 minutes — Bondi Village Resort's location makes it the best-positioned Muskoka cottage resort for day trips into the park.
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The setting
Spaces, views, and surroundings at Bondi Village Resort.
Your journey
Drive to Dwight on Lake of Bays
The route via Highway 60 through the Muskoka corridor to Dwight is one of cottage country's classic drives — the lake vistas, the rock cuts, and the forest setting signal arrival in the Muskoka Highlands well before the resort gate.
Walk to the private sandy beach
Bondi's 1,200 feet of private sandy beach on Lake of Bays is the first and most persuasive thing about the property. Joseph Tapley named it after Bondi Beach for a reason — the sand is genuine, the swimming is excellent, and the beach has been unchanged since 1905.
Settle into the cottage
Housekeeping cottages at Bondi are properly equipped for a full week of self-catering — fireplaces, private beach access, and enough room to live rather than just sleep. The Muskoka furniture (Adirondack chairs, dock benches) is part of the architecture.
Day trip to Algonquin Park
Ten minutes on Highway 60 and you are inside Algonquin Provincial Park — hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and canoe routes that put the Lake of Bays cottage in context as part of the broader Algonquin Highlands wilderness.
Organic garden and the farm heritage
Bondi's organic garden and free-range hens preserve the pioneer farm heritage of the original Tapley property. The working farm elements are genuine, and the organic garden's produce represents a direct line to the property's agricultural origins in 1905.
About
About this getaway
Bondi Village Resort is a family-owned housekeeping cottage resort on Lake of Bays, located at 1260 Fox Point Road in Dwight, Ontario — ten minutes from Algonquin Provincial Park and surrounded by 600 acres of private wilderness woodland. Established in 1905 by Joseph Tapley, who named the property after Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia (where he had worked with Gilbert and Sullivan on the comic opera stage), the resort has operated continuously for over a century and is now in its fifth generation of family ownership. The current hosts — Brian and Carol, David and Megan, Piper and Beatrix, and Nancy — continue the Tapley family's tradition of informal, family-centred hospitality on Lake of Bays.
The property features over 400 metres (1,200 feet) of private sandy beach and waterfront on Lake of Bays, boat rentals, and a working organic garden and free-range hen operation that preserves the original pioneer farm heritage of the site. Summer activities include swimming, hiking trails through fields and woods, a frisbee golf course, and boat rentals on the lake. Winter transforms the 600 acres into a cross-country skiing and snowshoeing destination with 20 kilometres of groomed trails, access to nearby snowmobile routes, and a toboggan hill. Canada Select graded.
Cottage accommodation ranges from The Lodge (6 bedrooms, sleeps 18 — ideal for families or groups), to Wheelhouse Cottage (2 bedrooms, sleeps 5 — with a lake-facing wood-burning fireplace), Springside Cottage (3 bedrooms, sleeps 7 — prime sandy beach), Clover Cottage (3 bedrooms, sleeps 7 — stone fireplace, enclosed porch), and Cedars Cottage (3 bedrooms, sleeps 7 — cedar-sheltered, propane fireplace). All cottages are equipped for self-catering (housekeeping) stays with private beach access.
In 1905, Joseph Tapley and his wife Elizabeth left England, made their way through America, and eventually settled on land at the top of Haystack Bay on Lake of Bays in the Muskoka Highlands. Because of the shape of the bay and the quality of the sandy beach — unusual on this lake — Tapley named the property Bondi, after Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where he had enjoyed a remarkable earlier career performing with Gilbert and Sullivan. The pioneer farm they built gradually evolved into a cottage resort as Tapley recognised what the lake, the land, and the scenery offered to visitors from Ontario's cities.
Packages & pricing
Rates and availability from the property's official booking page.
Summer Cottage Week on Lake of Bays
From ~CAD $1,200/week — confirm at bondiresort.ca
One-week housekeeping cottage stay with 1,200 ft private sandy beach access, boat rentals, hiking trails, and frisbee golf on 600 acres of Muskoka wilderness.
Check dates & bookThe Lodge — Group or Family Week
From ~CAD $2,500/week — confirm at bondiresort.ca
Six-bedroom, three-story lodge for up to 18 guests. Ideal for large family reunions, club retreats, or friend groups. Full beach and 600-acre property access.
Check dates & bookWinter Ski Trail Cottage
From ~CAD $1,000/week — confirm at bondiresort.ca
Cottage stay with access to 20 km of groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails on the 600-acre property, toboggan hill, and proximity to Algonquin Park.
Check dates & bookPlan your trip
Availability notes
- • Summer weeks book months in advance — popular cottages fill by late winter for July and August.
- • The Lodge requires particularly early booking for peak summer and long-weekend dates.
- • Winter cottage weeks offer the best availability and include access to the full 20 km ski trail network.
Accommodation
- The Lodge (6 bedrooms, sleeps 18 — three stories)
- Wheelhouse Cottage (2 bedrooms, sleeps 5, lake deck, wood-burning fireplace)
- Springside, Clover, and Cedars Cottages (3 bedrooms, sleeps 7 — all with fireplaces and beach access)
Location & travel
- Getting there
- Bondi Village Resort is at 1260 Fox Point Road, Dwight, Ontario, P0A 1H0. From Toronto: Highway 400 North, Highway 11 North to Huntsville, Highway 60 East to Dwight, then Highway 35 South to Muskoka Road 21 / Fox Point Road — follow signs. From Ottawa: Highway 60 West through Algonquin Park to Highway 35 South then Muskoka Road 21. Phone: 705-635-2261 or 1-888-300-2132.
Policies
- Minimum stay
- Weekly cottage stays are the standard; shorter stays may be available outside peak season — confirm at bondiresort.ca or 705-635-2261.
- Cancellation
- See bondiresort.ca for current deposit and cancellation terms. Advance reservations are recommended for all seasons.
- Children
- Bondi Village Resort is explicitly family-friendly with beach, frisbee golf, toboggan hill, and multi-bedroom cottages for families of all sizes.
Contact & book
Reach the retreat directly or reserve online
FAQ
Good to know
What is Bondi Village Resort and how long has it been operating?
Bondi Village Resort has been operating continuously since 1905 — over 120 years — making it one of the oldest family-owned cottage resorts in Ontario's Muskoka region. Founded by Joseph Tapley and named after Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, it is now in its fifth generation of family ownership by the Tapley family.
Where exactly is Bondi Village Resort located?
Bondi is at 1260 Fox Point Road, Dwight, Ontario, P0A 1H0 — on Lake of Bays in the Muskoka Highlands, 10 minutes from Algonquin Provincial Park. From Toronto: Highway 400 North to Highway 11 North to Huntsville, then Highway 60 East to Dwight, then Highway 35 South to Muskoka Road 21/Fox Point Road. From Ottawa: Highway 60 West through Algonquin Park to Highway 35 South.
What is the beach like at Bondi Village Resort?
Bondi has over 1,200 feet (400 metres) of private sandy beach on Lake of Bays — one of the largest private sandy beaches in the Muskoka region. The beach was what prompted Joseph Tapley to name the property after Bondi Beach, Sydney, in 1905. The shallow gradient makes it excellent for families with young children.
What cottages are available at Bondi Village Resort?
The Lodge (6 bedrooms, sleeps 18), Wheelhouse Cottage (2 bedrooms, sleeps 5, wood-burning fireplace), Springside Cottage (3 bedrooms, sleeps 7, prime beach), Clover Cottage (3 bedrooms, sleeps 7, stone fireplace, enclosed porch), and Cedars Cottage (3 bedrooms, sleeps 7, cedar-sheltered, propane fireplace). All cottages are housekeeping (self-catering) with lake access.
Is Bondi Village Resort open in winter?
Yes. In winter the 600-acre property has 20 km of groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails, a toboggan hill, and access to nearby snowmobile routes. The resort is open most of the year — confirm current winter dates at bondiresort.ca or call 705-635-2261.
Is Bondi Village Resort suitable for a large family or group?
The Lodge (6 bedrooms, sleeps 18) is specifically designed for large family reunions, groups, and clubs. Three stories provide ample space to play, relax, and reconnect as a group. Multiple three-bedroom cottages can also be booked in combination for extended family groups.
How close is Bondi Village Resort to Algonquin Park?
Bondi is 10 minutes from Algonquin Provincial Park via Highway 60. This makes it an excellent base for day trips into the park — hiking, wildlife viewing, canoeing, and the interpretive programs of one of Canada's most celebrated provincial parks — while returning to the comfort of a full cottage on Lake of Bays.
How do I book at Bondi Village Resort?
Call 705-635-2261 or 1-888-300-2132, or email info@bondi.on.ca, or visit bondiresort.ca. Advance reservations are recommended — popular summer weeks and the Lodge book early. Book directly with the property —
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