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Great Location and Fun For Everyone!

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A hot tub with a pump and a control panel, placed on a wooden deck by a lake.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees and a small pond.
A cozy room with a red sofa, two patterned pillows, a small white table, and a colorful crochet blanket.
A lakeside campsite with trees and a wooden deck.
A dining area with a black table and white chairs, a sign indicating a take-out restaurant, and a blue bowl on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Rosseau
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Port Carling, ON
  • Place, Lake Rosseau
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mirror Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great Location and Fun For Everyone!

In our LOW SEASON, add a weekday night to your stay for only $200!

WE DO NOT PROVIDE SHEETS, DUVETS OR TOWELS. Pillows, pillow & mattress protectors are provided. Linens can be provided for an extra cost.

NOTE: If you are. five-star guest, search "The Port Carling River House" for additional savings.

The River House is well suited to young and old alike. Situated on one acre of level land and with 330' of waterfront, the single level residence can sleep up to seven people in its two bedrooms (one with a Queen bed, and one with a convertible Twin/King and Chaise/Single), a sunroom with Double sized sofa bed, and Double sofa bed in the living room. The house is a true shabby-chic cottage, yet it has heat, electricity, running water, and other comforts of home. However, the house is not what you've come for!

With its strategic location on a one acre point of level land, and surrounded by 330' of water, you get practically every exposure from the dock with the exception of true West; though due to the shape of the neighbouring River Delta, there are excellent sunsets from the dock through the summer.

The cottage itself is set back only 20 feet from the water at the front side, and boasts a large side yard (towards the dock) and a huge back yard. Historic placement of the cottage on the land, and some well placed mature trees, afford quite a bit of separation from the neighbours. You have all the privacy of a Muskoka cottage with easy access to the urban amenities of Port Carling.​

At night, you can sit under the magnificent Muskoka stars, listen to the loons call, or enjoy a quiet campfire. ​

You can relax on the large dock, or in the new five-person hot tub, and possibly see the historic steamship Segwun or Wenonah go by, or enjoy the parade of antique boats that travel the river. Fishing from the dock or birdwatching can be excellent as you watch the sun go down over the river delta, and the kids can play on the level land with shallow water at the shoreline.

The dock is an oversized, steel structured dock with 400sq ft of decking. As well, for your boating enjoyment, there is a protected slip in which to moor your boat, and enjoy uninhibited swimming off the front.

A ten minute boatride can take you to either Lake Muskoka (direct), Rosseau, or Joseph (through the historic Port Carling Locks). Paddle directly across the river (about 200 yards) to the best playground in Muskoka at Hanna Park, which also hosts the local Farmer's Market on Thursdays. There is a boat launch, small walking/biking trail, volleyball court and great beach at Hanna Park as well.

Take a short drive, or paddle into Port Carling for great shopping, gourmet food, and amazing nightlife. For some longer excursions, the River House is a fifteen minute drive from numerous excellent hiking trails, and a half hour drive from the Towns of Bracebridge or Gravenhurst.

You are responsible for your own cleaning, such that our cleaners can focus on sanitization, and you will be subject to additional charges if the property is not left in the condition to which you arrived. Damages must be reported to the owner immediately.

Amenities at the River House usually include but are not limited to:

A Fully Furnished Cottage Household
Fridge
Stove
Dishwasher
Microwave
Toaster
Coffee Maker
Kettle
Propane BBQ
Pillows, pillow and mattress protectors provided (sheets, duvets and towels are NOT PROVIDED, but are available at an extra cost)
Dish linens provided
Cutlery
Dishes
TV
Roku
DVD Player
Cleaning supplies
Mid-speed WiFi
Bluetooth radio/CD player
Hot water
Propane fireplace and space heaters
Ceiling fans
Fire pit (wood not provided)
Free parking
Private land
Hot tub
Waterfront
Beach access
Etc

We are not able to provide boats of any kind, but there are local rentals available if planned in advance.
Guest access
Recreational amenities include:
330' Waterfront Location
Outdoor Fire Pit (wood not provided)
Large Dock
Shaded Land
Deck Furniture
Picnic Table
Level Land
Life Jackets and limited water toys

Local amenities include:
Shopping
Restaurants
Farmer's Markets
Trails
Beaches
Playgrounds
Recreation Centers
Boat and canoe/kayak rentals
Waterski/wakeboard School
Golf
Tennis
Bars
Live Music
Museum
Scenic Adventures
Water Falls

NOTE: VRBO initially lists rates in USD. For Canadian funds please select CAD at the top right of the page.

Muskoka Lakes Short Term Rental Accommodation License Number: STRA-TML-26-0009

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1042446vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Port Carling

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Muskoka Lakes Museum and Bala's Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Joseph Golf Club and Muskoka Lakes Golf & Country Club. Santa's Village and Muskoka Sports and Recreation are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Port Carling, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake Rosseau - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mirror Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Muskoka - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hardy Lake Provincial Park - 25 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 33 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 39 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olivers Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Juicery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Turtle Jack's Port Carling - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Location and Fun For Everyone! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Great Location and Fun For Everyone!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Location and Fun For Everyone!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Location and Fun For Everyone!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Location and Fun For Everyone! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Lake Rosseau and Hanna Park. Mirror Lake and Hazelwood Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Super clean and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and beautiful location! Amazing hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cute little cottage right on the water, it was well equipped and had adequate space to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great. Right on the lake, beautiful dock for fishing. Hot tub,bbq and fire pit was all we needed to have an amazing time! Hope to go back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Amy’s property in Port Carling. She was very responsive to all of our needs and flexible and generous towards us.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The overall stay was as advertised, the property was clean and quiet. The access to the tools necessary to clean the hot tub was not very easy. Also the hot tub was not maintained from the previous guests and it took us the first two days to get the PH and the foam under control.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2026
Thank you for letting me know about the hot tub Dennis! I’ll talk to the cleaners about that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy was amazing with her communication and the property is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is beautiful the cottage was nice and accommodated my family very well. One thing I would like to point out. If you’re looking for luxurious this is not for you. Owner are great and very communicative. However, I don’t believe they visit property often enough to know the state of it between guests checking in and out. With that said, my family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Hi Karen, Thanks so much for your review. As noted in the listing (and the price), luxury is not what you are coming for. Comfort, convenience, and a true cottage lifestyle - yes! We have that in spades! My apologies if it seems we are not there often, when in fact we are there after almost every guest, and stay ourselves on occasion. I’m not sure what would give you that impression aside from perhaps the missing BBQ lighter? Again, our apologies for that.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location, close to town, on the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Thanks for your review Tina, it was lovely hosting your group. If you could please reach out to me about why we lost a star, I’d appreciate your feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and beautiful dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to go to get away, cottage was clean and very comfortable, host was amazing, very welcoming, hot tub was fantastic and placed in a great spot to see the river while you relax
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the water, beautiful location for us. Spent the weekend kayaking, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gotta say, no downside to sitting in the hot tub and watching the stars at night and boats go by during the day. And we had perfect fall weather. So restful. This place was as advertised and then some.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a family getaway.

We were very happy with the cottage. Being right on the water was great and the huge dock was nice for sitting in the sun watching the boats go by. Very rocky shoreline so a spot to more easily walk into the water would be a good addition. We had a great time and would love to come back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you for your stay Peter, Unfortunately the rocks along the shoreline are necessary as the point-like shape of our property puts us at very high risk of erosion in the Spring. Glad you enjoyed otherwise, and we would welcome you back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location and super quiet. Even on a Labour Day weekend. Loved our stay. And our dogs loved the stay too. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

The host is absolutely amazinggg, the cottage is clean and spacious, beautiful dock and property, have been 3 times already and will definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We loved our stay. Perfect location right in the hub of the big 3 lakes. Great for boating with the public boat launch right across the river from the cottage. Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need plus the added bonus of a waterside hot tub for evening relaxation. If like sitting on the dock and waving to passing families in their fancy boats then you'll love a summer weekend stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage in an amazing spot!

This cottage is perfect for small families. It's in a perfect spot. Theres a nice little beach across from the cottage that also has a large playground for toddlers and older kids.It was fun to watch all the boats cruise up and down going to or coming from Port Carling. The dock is well designed for your boat and swimming!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you for your stay Sean, we’re glad you enjoyed the property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage 2025

We love coming up to this cottage. 3 times now. We will be back again! Great destination seadoo rides. Port Carling and area is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great 10 day escape

Enjoyed our stay. The location and cottage is as advertised. 5 min paddle to Port carling and right across from Hanna beach. Great big dock and while it’s quite busy travel way for boats it was still easy enough to find times to swim.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Clean cottage and amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cottage, everything as advertised.

The property was beautiful, great view of lake with privacy. The hot tub was a great addition, everything you could need was supplied. Definitely will be booking for a longer stay next summer. Thank you very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Second time staying here. Everything you need in a simple cottage get away. Large dock for sun bathing. Nice large yard for activities. Hot tub is a great addition to the fun. Thanks for the comfortable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet cottage on the lake

Great location with lots to do. Unfortunately the weather wasn't on our side so we didn't get to swim in the lake however we got some fishing in and some nibbles. The cottage has everything you need, just bring some linens and food. Lots of great small businesses in town as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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