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Muskoka Cottage on Small Bay with access to large lake

Muskoka Cottage on Small Bay with access to large lake

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Main Cottage
Bunkie
View from lake
View from point
Sunset

Overview of Muskoka Cottage on Small Bay with access to large lake

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
MacTier, ON
  • Popular LocationLake Joseph22 min drive
  • Popular LocationRocky Crest Golf Club28 min drive
  • AirportParry Sound, ON (YPD-Parry Sound Area Municipal)29 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Joseph Golf Club46 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room Pull Out

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Muskoka Cottage on Small Bay with access to large lake

Very private cottage on a small bay of a much larger lake. Only one neighbor, surrounded by crown land. Main cottage has one master bedroom with king bed, newly renovated bathroom with shower and laundry, kitchen including a small dishwasher, dining room, and living room. Bunkie has two bedrooms each with a queen bed, as well with a half-bathroom. Access to the water both from the dock and from the sandy beach. Living room has a pull-out couch to accommodate more guests. Guests can enjoy satellite TV as well as a collection of DVDs and boardgames on those rare rainy days (we also provide an hdmi cable should you want to bring a computer with your own movies and tv shows).

Guests coming with kids can enjoy the sandy beach which is shared with our single neighbour (our family). There is a platform which you can swim to to jump off of, and we also have 2 canoes, 2 kayaks, and 2 paddle boards which you may use at your own responsibility (paddles included, please bring life jackets). If you have any dogs, please feel free to bring them along! Our two pups, love running around the 2 acres of property.

With a private driveway, and close access to Mactier complete with a grocery store, hardware store and LCBO you will always have those necessities near at hand. Further, with little traffic, there is excellent terrain for walks with your entire family. Port Carling is also only a 40 minute drive away, with many shops and restaurants - enjoy a day out experiencing the Muskoka culture. If you would like some nightlife, you can visit the same Port Carling, or travel only 10 minutes further to Bala, both with excellent bars and clubs.

Our property is very picturesque, with the cottage sitting directly on the Canadian Shield, and over 650 ft of waterfront. Enjoy breakfast as the sun comes up over the bay, surrounded by crown land. Or sip your morning coffee from the peacefulness of the Muskoka chairs by the lake. On a clear night, the stars are phenomenal, influenced by no light pollution. When it starts to get a little chilly, or you just want to roast some marshmallows, feel free to make use of either our outdoor fire pit near the water or our outdoor, antique wood stove where you can safely enjoy a fire with your family and friends (subject to local fire regulations).

Property manager

Jessica McCabe

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children of all ages are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not smoke inside any of the buildings.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

The Archipelago

Located in The Archipelago, this cottage is on the waterfront. Lake Huron and Lake Joseph reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Muskoka Sports and Recreation and MV Chippewa III. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
MacTier, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake Joseph - 22 min drive
  • Rocky Crest Golf Club - 28 min drive
  • Lake Joseph Golf Club - 46 min drive
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 57 min drive
  • Lake Rosseau - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • Parry Sound Station - 54 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ghazal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures don’t do this place justice
I can’t begin to say how much we loved this place. It truly is serene! There are no neighbours on the the whole one side of the cottage which made it feel even more secluded. There’s everything you need at the cottage. We felt we just home away from home. The view every morning is breathtaking. We couldn’t get enough! Everything is so perfectly thought out for its purpose and location. We also really enjoyed building fires. And we’re so happy we were able to bring our fur pup with us as well. Some things to keep in mind, there’s about 8 mins of dirt road to the cottage from the main road. Don’t get a car wash before or if you have a 4x4 bring that. There’s also no AC at the main unit which worked out for us since it cooled down at nights and we had the windows open but make sure to check that weeks temperature. We loved the cottage so much we’re hoping to come back again and again! Jessica was awesome at responding and helping out with anything we needed. This cottage was just perfect for us and what we were looking for. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot in the Wilderness
Great vacation spot on lake Healey! The property was what we expected- had all the amenities we needed, good sheets, dishes, laundry soap, diswasher tabs etc. which is great to to have to worry about on vacation. The access to the water is amazing...many different spots to choose from (beach area, rocks, dock etc.). which makes it fun for our teenagers and dog :). You have sand for a little bit and after it's lake mud but that doesn't bother us. We used the Canoe and Kayaks quite a bit to discover the lake and went to a spot that the owner recommended to us to jump from a small cliff... lot's of fun! We loved that there was a fireplace up close to the property and lounge chairs. Bedrooms were comfortable although I would recommend adding some curtains to ALL the windows/ doors for the bunkie as the sun gets up early and we don't on vacation :). It would also be great to have an additionnal fridge because with 2 adults and 4 teenagers and food for almost a week, it would be great to have a separate fridge for the drinks (just an idea!) Owner was very fast and courteous in responding to the emails. Overall amazing week and perfect spot for a family that want a relaxing vacation to the sound of the looneys in the morning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lito R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil setting
Post card views and tranquil lake make this location an ideal vacation spot. A very responsive host and a cottage with all the amenities, just made our stay that more enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig B., Oakville, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage getaway
Beautiful spot on Healey Lake. All the amenities you need for a stress-free vacation. Everything is easy to find and use. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
Cottage is on an excellent point that has privacy. The cottage was fully equipped and had all the amenities you would have at your family cottage. Thoroughly enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jessica McCabe

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I grew up going to the cottage next door, which my grandparents still own to this day. My husband and I live in Kitchener. We met each other at Queen's University, where we earned a math degree together. I now work in commercial real estate well he works in FinTech. We have 2 dogs named George and Charlie, who enjoy the cottage as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We bought this property off of my grandparents, who own the cottage next door, which is the only neighbor. Owning this cottage allows us to enjoy an area that I have been going to since I was born. Now, we can share this space with my husband's family, as well as our guests!

What makes this property unique

The cottage property faces South - West, allowing for all-day sun exposure on different parts of the property and the view of a beautiful sunset every evening, from perfectly positioned Muskoka chairs. The sandy beach is perfect for smaller children, as well the swimming dock allows for older kids (and adults) to have fun jumping into the water. Being on the bay means that it is quiet, but the large lake allows for boating.
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