# Bondi Village Resort Dwight, ON · Mapped: on the map. It has not cleared the selection standard yet, so read it as coverage, not a recommendation. - Page: https://mindreachgetaways.com/on/dwight/wellness-retreat/bondi-village-resort - Book direct: https://bondiresort.ca - Their site: https://www.bondiresort.ca - Find it in Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bondi%20Village%20Resort%2C%201260%20Fox%20Point%20Road%2C%20Dwight%2C%20ON%2C%20Canada ## Our read It stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel. ## Come here for - Small groups and solo travellers who dislike crowds - Swimming, paddling or simply staring at water - Travelling with children in tow ## Skip it if - You want resort scale, with several restaurants and a crowd to disappear into ## The place 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. ## What it is like - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. ## Ways to stay - Summer Cottage Week on Lake of Bays · From ~CAD $1,200/week. Confirm at bondiresort.ca · https://bondiresort.ca - The Lodge. Group or Family Week · From ~CAD $2,500/week. Confirm at bondiresort.ca · https://bondiresort.ca - Winter Ski Trail Cottage · From ~CAD $1,000/week. Confirm at bondiresort.ca · https://bondiresort.ca ## Best 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 ## Stay lengths - One-week cottage stay (the traditional Muskoka week) - Long-weekend family retreat - Extended multi-week summer season (select cottages) ## 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. ## Questions **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 — ## How far to trust this Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book. MindReach Getaways does not take the booking. You book with the property.