Adventure Awaits - Three Bedroom Cottage, Sleeps 6

Tucked away on a spacious, wooded lot just minutes from Burks Falls, this bright and modern 3-bedroom cottage offers the perfect home base for exploring the beauty of Ontario's Almaguin Highlands. Completed in 2025, the cottage combines fresh, open-concept design with cozy comfort, all set in a peaceful, non-waterfront setting with great privacy.

Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed interior with clean lines, natural light, and a warm, welcoming feel. Whether you’re gathering around the kitchen island for morning coffee or relaxing in the airy living space after a day of adventure, you’ll appreciate the stylish yet functional layout. Outdoors, the surrounding trees provide a quiet, shaded retreat—ideal for an evening campfire or afternoon reading.

This location is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Cyclists will love the quiet, well-maintained country roads that wind through forest and farmland—perfect for road bikes, gravel bikes, or casual family rides. Just a short drive away, the village of Burks Falls offers local shops, dining, and essentials, as well as scenic walking trails and riverside parks.

Spend a day discovering the art and mystery of Screaming Heads, a surreal open-air sculpture park just outside town, or take a short drive to Brooks Falls for a quiet picnic and photo-worthy cascades. In under 30 minutes, you can be in Huntsville enjoying boutique shopping, waterfront dining, or a boat cruise on the Muskoka River. Magnetawan, with its charming locks and quiet lakefront, makes a lovely day trip as well.

Whether you're looking to cycle, hike, explore quirky local art, or simply relax in a peaceful woodland setting, this cottage near Burks Falls offers an inviting and convenient launchpad for your next Ontario escape.

Inside the Cottage

Sleeps 6 (including children)
3 bedrooms, each with queen beds
1 4-piece bathroom
Unlimited Starlink internet
Wall mounted heat pump and furnace provide heating and cooling
Smart TV for streaming only using your own accounts. There is no channel reception or DVD player, sound system
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
Dedicated office space

Outside the Cottage

BBQ
Fire pit (a limited amount firewood is provided)
Badminton, Bocce ball, pickle ball (no court)

Things you need to know:

Dogs up to medium size are welcome; sorry no cats or other pets
The cottage is not waterfront, but there are many beaches nearby
Linens are provided – please bring your own outdoor towels
Post departure cleaning is arranged immediately following your check out time. Please ensure the short pre-departure cleaning checklist is completed and you have fully checked out of the cottage by your departure time to avoid any additional cleaning fees.
The cottage has a smart TV available for streaming only, that will allow you to sign into any of the streaming services you personally subscribe to. Please note, these services will require your personal login information and are not provided.
While there is no limit on download activity for this cottage, experience has shown that smooth streaming and/or video-conferencing may not be reliably depended upon.
Electric vehicles: Not suitable
Parking: 3 vehicles
Cell signal: Good


Accessibility

Relatively easy entry and exit from parking area (few if any stairs, railing(s) where needed), At least one main floor bedroom and bathroom

Close-By Attractions

Nearby Beaches. The cottage is just 10 minutes from several beaches - Doe Lake Municipal Park, Three Mile Lake Park, and Richard Thomas Memorial Park.

Arrowhead Provincial Park. 15 km of hiking trails; including a trail leading to a waterfall (Stubb's Falls), rental canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and mountain bikes during the summer season; skis, sit-skis, snowshoes, sledge and ice skate rentals during the winter. Well-known for winter activities; cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and particularly the ice-skating trail. (25 mins)

Screaming Heads. Unique site featuring a castle and the depiction of the apocalypse using screaming heads and scared hands, howling wolves, 4 horsemen of the apocalypse and much more! The sculptures are spread over 300 acres of property. (20 mins)

Algonquin Theatre. Live theatre and concert venue. Featuring "Concerts on the Dock" every Wednesday night at 7:00pm throughout July and August. Amazing musicians and performers take the stage at Town Dock Park in downtown Huntsville. Bring a lawn chair or grab a seat in the park overlooking the Muskoka River and experience all genres of music from country to jazz, folk to indie, bluegrass to big band. (30 mins)

Algonquin Park. Close to 3 Algonquin access points, Rain Lake, Tim Lake and Magnetawan. Horseback riding is nearby.

Muskoka Heritage Place. Museum and heritage village featuring a steam museum and rides on the Portage Flyer train. (30 mins)

Winter Activities. The cottage is ideally suited for winter adventures! Go dog sledding at Sugardogs Adventure Co, 25 mins, downhill skiing at Hidden Valley (35 mins) or cross-country at Arrowhead Provincial Park (25 mins), or enjoy the many snowmobiling trails and winter carnivals in the area throughout the winter. Ice fishing is available on many lakes in the area too!

At a Glance

Sleeps 6 (including children)
Dogs up to medium size are welcome; sorry no cats or other pets
Linens are provided – please bring your own outdoor towels
BBQ
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
Unlimited Starlink internet
Smart TV for streaming only using your own accounts. There is no channel reception or DVD player, sound system
Fire pit (a limited amount firewood is provided)
Badminton, Bocce ball, pickle ball (no court)
Garbage disposal is provided following departure

House Rules (must meet these to book):
Sleeps 6 (including children)
Dogs up to medium size are welcome; sorry no cats or other pets
Please note that, according to the municipality's bylaws, all dogs must be leashed or tethered on the property when outside. Dogs are not permitted to roam leash-free.
The cottage is not waterfront, but there are many beaches nearby
Linens are provided – please bring your own indoor & outdoor towels
No smoking or parties are allowed
Departure checklist must be completed
A supplemental information form must be completed
The cottage has a smart TV available for streaming only, that will allow you to sign into any of the streaming services you personally subscribe to. Please note, these services will require your personal login information and are not provided.
While there is no limit on download activity for this cottage, experience has shown that smooth streaming and/or video-conferencing may not be reliably depended upon.
Electric vehicles: Not suitable
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed