Lake Muskoka Escape Family Cottage- McVittie Island relaxation with amenities

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Sunset view from the dock
North West Exposure

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10178.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Bracebridge, ON

Lake Muskoka
‪1 min walk‬
Santa's Village
‪4 min drive‬
Muskoka Brewery
‪15 min drive‬
Muskoka, ON (YQA)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom w/Loft

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Booking Now for Spring & Summer 2025!
Waterfront Muskoka Island Escape — Boat Access Only!

Property Highlights:
- Boat included with rental (2-min ride from mainland parking)

- 220 feet of private shoreline with sunset exposure

- Large private dock with shallow and deep water swimming

- Family-friendly, comfortably sleeps 8–10

- Fully stocked kitchen, linens, and main floor laundry

- Water toys galore: 2 paddleboats, 2 kayaks (single & double), 2 SUP boards

- Fire pit, propane BBQ, wrap-around covered porch

- Pet-friendly (with fee), WiFi included

- Level, private lot ideal for kids and relaxing

The Cottage Experience:
Whether you’re roasting marshmallows under the stars, paddling the serene lake, or enjoying morning coffee from the dock, this Muskoka hideaway offers unforgettable memories in every season. You'll find the cottage clean, organized, and thoughtfully prepared with bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen linens, plus basic pantry staples like spices, coffee, and tea.
This is a family friendly cottage, and is not suitable for party weekends.

Getting Here:
Boat launch and parking provided

Bring your own boat or rent locally (see links below)

Boat rentals available from:

Matchless Adventures: 705-710-1900

Northern Lakes Marina: 705-706-7096

Muskoka Boat Rentals: 705-687-1400

Good to Know:
Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 11 AM

Beach towels & drinking water not provided

Fireworks not permitted

No smoking or party weekends (family use only)

Lifejackets provided, though bringing your own for best fit is recommended

All guests must complete a rental agreement

Security camera on premises (exterior only)

We’re available anytime by phone, text, or email

Please leave the cottage as you found it, tidy and with all garbage disposed of per the check-out checklist. The initial cleaning fee pays for professional cleaners to prepare the cottage for you. A check-out clean may be arranged for an additional fee; otherwise you are expected to leave the cottage as you found it, clean and in tidy condition.

Come discover the beauty and peace of true Muskoka cottage living — from island adventures to cozy dockside sunsets. We can't wait to host you!

Property manager

Andria

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This property is located on an island. A boat license is required. Use without a license is at your own risk. -No smoking -No fireworks

Life-Jackets: - We do provide life-jackets. However, to ensure proper fit and safety - we highly recommend all children bring their own.

-Please treat our cottage as you would treat your home. Please keep/return any cottage content indoors and/or outdoors in their original place.

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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Bracebridge

Located in Bracebridge, this cottage is on the waterfront. Gravenhurst Opera House and Muskoka Lakes Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Muskoka Highlands Golf Course and South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa's Village and Bracebridge Fair Grounds. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.

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Bracebridge, ON

What's nearby

Lake Muskoka - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Santa's Village - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Muskoka Brewery - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
High Falls Water Park - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
Taboo Golf Course - 29 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

Gravenhurst Station - 23 min drive
Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
‪Chuck's Roadhouse Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive
‪Bracebridge Barrelhouse - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Muskoka Escape Family Cottage- McVittie Island relaxation with amenities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake Muskoka Escape Family Cottage- McVittie Island relaxation with amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Muskoka Escape Family Cottage- McVittie Island relaxation with amenities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Muskoka Escape Family Cottage- McVittie Island relaxation with amenities located?

This family-friendly Bracebridge cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Muskoka and Santa's Village. Muskoka Highlands Golf Course and South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Zahra M.

17 Oct 2024

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

A relaxing island stay

We had an amazing time staying at this beautiful island cottage! The property offered so many activities to keep us entertained, from access to a boat, kayaks, and paddle boats to a badminton net, trampoline, and tons of indoor games. The hammock and swing were wonderful touches, perfect for relaxing after a fun-filled day. The cottage was spotless, and Andria, our host, was incredibly responsive and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed for a smooth and relaxing weekend. One thing to keep in mind is that you’ll need to take care of your own garbage disposal by bringing it to a landfill, which involves carrying it by boat on your way back to the parking lot. Also, sound does carry quite easily throughout the cottage, so it’s best suited for guests who are comfortable with each other. That said, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to return in the future. Thank you, Andria, for an unforgettable experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

5 Sept 2024

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

Family review

Andria was amazing to deal with. We loved our visit and will be back. Definitely worth it. Thank you Andria.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas H.

3 Sept 2024

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

Amazing place

We had a great time. Very impressed how clean everything was. The owners were great to deal with. We will be booking again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion H.

28 Aug 2024

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

Peace and Restoration

Our stay on McVittie Island was magical. The house was very comfortable and we were made to feel very welcome. I believe that the place was more peaceful as it had to be accessed by boat. It was wonderful to be close to nature and enjoy seeing deer and other wildlife in the garden. We enjoyed the BBQ, s'mores over the firepit, watching the stars on the dock and the water of course.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

31 July 2024

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

Amazing all around

What a beautiful property and amazing experience we had. The host, Andria was so welcoming and very responsive to all our questions. Before arriving we were given some friendly reminders which saved us from missing some important things that made our stay even better. Andria left us a nice welcome package and the cottage was super clean and spacious. We had plenty of room for our kids and lots of water toys to choose from which was great for our kids. The fire pit was cozy with nice seating prearranged and the large yard was perfect for playing soccer, volleyball, badminton and they had a trampoline as well. Our kids were never bored including our teenagers and who paddled over to Patterson Kaye for a snack. My wife and I felt relaxed the entire time and will definitely be returning again next year. This is the perfect spot for families. Thanks for making our summer vacation so special.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley M.

22 July 2024

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

Relaxing getaway in Muskoka

We enjoyed a nice extended weekend and had great weather with 2 families (including 2 toddlers and young kid). The winner was the trampoline, big yard and fire pit. Nice log cabin, good space for 2 families. The kitchen could use a little TLC, but it all worked out. We did have some inconveniences. Boat transfer was smaller than we thought as the original boat was getting repairs, which meant multiple trips to get over. The new gas tank for the BBQ wouldn't open unfortunately, and no tools to help with that, so we had to get creative with our meals. But Andria was a very responsive and helpful host. We even paddle boated across to enjoy a nice lunch at Seasons.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eli S.

9 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Stay

The property wasn't clean enough when we arrived, so we had to clean it ourselves. On the first day of our stay, we experienced water issues on the property, which meant we didn't have water for the entire first day and the following day as well. The furniture in the property were so old and dirty and we didn’t like to sit on them, outside was good and we stayed mostly outside of the property. The property manager was nice and acccomadate us for early check in, she was so responsive., we appreciate her.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maaz H.

20 Oct 2023

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

Great Stay

Great stay, weather wasn't great but thats in no ones control. Hosts were wonderful. There was a slight delay in the check-in process which was slightly frustrating but otherwise everything was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brian D.

11 Sept 2023

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

Fishing Weekend with friends

Nice place, quiet and enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

28 Aug 2023

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

Cottage getaway

Beautiful weekend getaway. Hostess was easy to reach and cottage was very clean and spacious. Would come back again

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andie G.

24 July 2023

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

Great friends trip

Me and a group of friends stayed at the cottage and had a great trip. The cottage was clean and had lots of equipment for lounging or water recreation. Andria was very helpful and communicated quickly to support us with any questions we had as well as during the check-in and check-out processes. Would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liam C.

4 July 2023

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

Amazing Muskoka Cottage Experience

My friends and I had a wonderful time on McVittie Island! Andria and John were extremely welcoming and helpful getting us checked in and were quick to respond with any questions. The cottage was clean and tidy and we got tons of use out of the provided kayaks and paddle boards! Location is perfect as Bracebridge is a quick 10 minute drive away for any shopping or exploring the town. We will certainly be looking to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 June 2023

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

Fun weekend

Me and my family stayed at the lovely Mcvittie for a weekend. Beautiful and well maintained cottage. Above all our host Andria was beyond lovely and welcoming. Will definitely be going back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

19 Aug 2019

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

A little bit of Heaven

Wonderful week of rest and relaxation!! Andria is wonderful! We will be returning. Thank you for sharing your home Andria.

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Nancy M.

7 Aug 2019

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

Great location. Very cozy.

More storage space would be appreciated in the kitchen fridge and cupboards. Fridge/freezer had a lot of leftovers from previous renters and most cupboards were full which made it difficult to locate space to store food. We had a great cottage getaway. Great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B., Elmira, Canada

5 Aug 2019

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

Beautiful oasis on a island

An absolutely lovely experience. There is every amenity on the property. Perfect for children. My toddler loved every moment of our vacation. Andria was responsive and kind. Highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

23 Mar 2019

Great Family Cottage

We enjoyed our family Thanksgiving weekend surrounded by all the gorgeous colours of the leaves. The cabin had all the modern conveniences and exceeded our expectations. It was well kept and clean. We enjoyed the proximity to the town. It was very quiet and a great place to rest and relax. Will be back!

8/10 Good

Suzanne L., Toronto, ON

4 Sept 2018

Lovely cottage!

Lovely cottage, easy to get to, clean and well stocked. The owner's were quick to respond to a couple of queries regarding the washing machine and Netflix, friendly and helpful - thanks! Would definitely stay here again! Suzanne

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jodi M.

15 Aug 2018

Great place to unwind.

We had a lovely stay in this quaint cottage in beautiful surroundings. The location is perfect for having fun on the lake and the added firepit in the garden area is great for comfort as you stargaze.

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

14 Aug 2018

Rustic log cabin with a true 'camp' like experience

The cottage is lovely... it's a log cabin with no bells or whistles. Its fully stocked with all of the basic necessities like linens and dishes. It is smaller then it appears in the photographs but there are 3 good size bed rooms and one enormous master suite. There was nothing luxurious about the cottage... most everything is old and there are many things that could use repairs. There's also some safety concerns about the property; the stair case had a railing but no spindles and at the very top a small person could easily fall and seriously hurt themselves, the staircases going into the lake are slime covered and VERY slippery.... multiple people in our group fell, and the dock is uneven and looks like its sinking on the one side. The lounge chairs on the dock are very old and torn, we couldn't use them, but there are 2 kayaks and 2 paddle boats that are in great shape and we used them often! The 'beach' is not sand... it's muck and weeds. The shower in the cottage is awful! The cottage is boat access only which at first seemed really cool but the charm quickly wore off as you needed things from town or simply needed to get to your vehicle... ultimately the cottage is a true 'camp' like experience... we had a wonderful time there and truly enjoyed the atmosphere. One thing to note is the traffic on the water in front of the cottage... it sits directly at the mouth of the access to lake Muskoka and boats are constantly passing by... its definitely not private for being on an island! All in all I'd rent the Harvey cabin again but wouldn't bring my 2 year old back there...

8/10 Good

A. S.

5 Aug 2018

Es war eine wunderschöne Zeit in einer beeindruckenden Gegend

Das Feriendomizil liegt atemberaubend auf einer Insel in der bezaubernden Seelandschaft. Das Holzdeck am Wasser, die Kanufahrten, die Blockhütte, der Sonnenuntergang und natürlich auch die Menschen, die wir getroffen haben, waren großartig.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniele I.

20 July 2018

Great Family Vacation

This cottage has it all!!! Our two families with 4 young kids had a lovely stay at Andria's cottage this summer. From their kid friendly lakefront, large dock (with shade), large flat property for playing sports with kids (soccer, volleyball), evening fire pits, deer sightings and that doesn't even cover the interior of the cottage. It is beautifully decorated, clean and spacious all with a warm cozy muskoka feel. Thank you Andria for a great vacation. Looking forward to booking next summer again!!!

10/10 Excellent

Chang L.

12 July 2018

Wonderful

This is the best cottage we ever been. My kids and friends all loved it. Thx John and Andria a lot.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

23 June 2018

Relaxing, quiet retreat

Very enjoyable family vacation spot. Kids loved kayaking. Enjoyed fishing too. And the cottage was spacious and kitchen was stocked with anything required for cooking, just bring food! We loved every minute at the cottage and loved lake life!

8/10 Good

Lisa F.

21 June 2018

Great quiet place for a getaway,

Very nice quiet place, soak in lots of sunshine, and relaxed in the evening with beautiful sunsets and bonfires :) the children loved the paddles boats and oh the fishing! Definitely will be coming back next summer!! Muskoka has lots to offer and it’s simply a beautiful place to go and relax and enjoy!!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

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Master Bedroom w/Loft

2 bathrooms

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