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Madiosa - Private Family Friendly Cottage

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A wooden dock with two red Adirondack chairs, a small boat, and a house in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, pendant lights, and a red patterned rug.
A living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of a lake and greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gravenhurst, ON
  • Place, Morrison Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Muskoka Wharf
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Taboo Golf Course
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Gravenhurst

Located in Gravenhurst, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Muskoka and Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve, while Gravenhurst Opera House and Muskoka Discovery Centre are cultural highlights. Gravenhurst Centennial Centre and The Tree Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Map
Gravenhurst, ON

What's nearby

  • Morrison Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Muskoka Wharf - 25 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Taboo Golf Course - 31 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Muskoka Bay Golf Course - 32 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Casino Rama - 36 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 21 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Lo Siento Taco Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Madiosa - Private Family Friendly Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Madiosa - Private Family Friendly Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Madiosa - Private Family Friendly Cottage?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Madiosa - Private Family Friendly Cottage?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Madiosa - Private Family Friendly Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Morrison Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Sparrow Lake and Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve. Kahshe Lake and Gull Lake Rotary Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and scenic cottage! Has great amenities and is well stocked for longer stays. Check in and out process is very clear and straightforward. Highly recommend for a summer getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love!

The space is amazing and the lake is quiet. What a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

The cottage is located in a peaceful quiet area. Very few speed boats or jet ski's. Owners response time was amazing and overall had a great time with famiy at the cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family week

The cottage was lovely. Had a great time lounging on the floating dock. Road cycling was excellent ! Everyone had a super time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, unfortunately a storm knocked out the power for 24 hours requiring us to leave a day early
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

3 generations, 22-80 years old. Great secluded location on the water. Plenty to do inside and out and well stocked cooking facilities. Hosts were fantastic to deal with. Very clean and we found it as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you so much for the review. We very much enjoyed hosting your family at the lake house. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MADIOSA

The Cottage was as described in the listing. We enjoyed a quite restful week away from our day to day routine. We enjoyed the peaceful location and natural woodland surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
I’m so glad you had such a wonderful relaxing time. Thank you for looking after our place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pristine Paradise

Nestled in the forest, this breath-taking property offers natural beauty and outdoor experiences for the whole family; Swimming, boating, campfire singalongs and opportunities for just being together in a private, immaculate vacation home. Muskoka at its finest. Our host made the whole experience top notch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for your glowing review. Looking forward to hosting you and your family again next year
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cottage Stay

The cottage was exactly like the photos. Very clean, well appointed, very comfortable and quiet. You have to canoe or paddle boat out to the floating dock to swim but we all quite enjoyed the exercise and being out on the water. The fire pit outside and the fireplace inside made the evenings very cozy. A wonderful cottage experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private Paradise

This was our second time enjoying this property. It lived up to our previous experience. The property is clean, well-appointed and has striking views over a quiet lakefront. Swimming from a raft and use of small water craft add to the charm. A large expanse of lakeside lawn make it an ideal spot to enjoy outdoor games with family. Nightly gatherings around a firepit for s'mores complete the Muskoka experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful week at Madiosa cottage. It was very clean and had every item we required to cook, play and enjoy our time both indoors and outdoors. There was a heat wave and fire ban when we were there so we didn’t get to enjoy a bonfire and sleeping was difficult because there was no air conditioning. However the ceiling fans and basement area was cool and we swam a lot off the floating dock. Host was amazing and responded quickly whenever we contacted them. Highly recommend this vacation cottage for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was immaculate. Nice layout, lots of seating and comfy areas to hang out. Kitchen extremely well stocked (blender, Keurig, mixer Etc. Screened in porch was amazing and essential. The mosquitoes and flies were horrible (not that the hosts can do anything about that) but having the porch meant we could eat outside and hang out without getting devoured. Lots of goose poop on the lawn making things like bocce ball and other lawn games a bit of a mine field but otherwise the lawn area was well tended and nice. Excellent paddleboat and other watercraft and fire pit were really great. Only downside to the interior was no A/C but we brought fans and with opening windows at night it was very comfortable. Might have been tougher had the temp gone above 30. Overall a great spot with pretty much everything you could need. Thanks for sharing your cottage. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a private and quiet getaway

Our group had an amazing time at this cottage! The yard had plenty of room for our kids to run around and enjoy the ourdoors. The screened in room was key at night time to avoid the bugs when they came out. The lake was also great for both fishing and swimming. Everything was as described in the listing. The temperature was in the low to mid 20s during our stay and we did not feel that it was uncomfortably hot at all in the cottage. I would recommend this cottage for anyone looking for a place in the Muskoka area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I hope you and yours had a great time up in Muskoka and thank you for looking after our place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was spacious and clean. The checkin process was very smooth and easy. Loved the updated kitchen and it was very well stocked. The Muskoka room was essential as we ate all our meals out there. There was plenty of firewood for the fire pit which was appreciated. The geese on the front lawn and their poop was a pain although it was out of the hosts control. The swimming platform was great and offered lots of fun for the kids. The weeds were a bit of a drag again out of the hosts control. The host was wonderful and was very responsive to any questions. All in all a great cottage experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed our stay

The description of the property was completely accurate. Quiet lake with lots of privacy. The swimming wasn’t the greatest but canoeing was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet Family Holiday

The house is enjoyable, well- equipped for cooking, offers recreation options. We enjoyed the canoe and rowboat. Lot's of green space for outdoor enjoyment. Waterfront is growing in with Arrowheads, lily pads and other native species. Plenty of firewood for out door fires. A good spot for a larger group. Ozy was always available with answers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, spacious, well equipped... Cottage luxury

Cottage was very well equipped with absolutely everything we needed. Gorgeous kitchen, lots of windows, comfortable beds!! We loved eating in the screened in porch! It was also spotless when we checked in, so you can tell it is well taken care of!! The lake itself was quite mucky on the bottom but is perfect for kayaking, canoeing, or paddle boarding. The only thing missing was not having a beach, but the floating dock was great for diving. Great spot for a big family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Experience

The cottage was very spacious and well equipped with modern high end appliances. Loved the kitchen with views overlooking the lake. Had great access to Lake Muldrew with a row boat, canoe and pedallow provided. Our grandsons loved the pool table downstairs, We would definitely like to have a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place for a family get away!

Th property is beautiful and has everything a family would need for a week away! it is missing air conditioning so be sure to pack plenty of fans!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice

Nice clean cottage, great wild life. Wish it had better air circulation and air conditioning and a beach. Was very difficult to be boating over to the doc every time we wanted to swim. Otherwise was a nice place :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

We had an excellent time at this property. We had a wonderful balance of inside entertainment with the games room and the screened in room to keep us busy during the rainy days, and the lake and the lawn for sunny days! The lawn is spacious and perfect for throwing a ball around and some outdoor family games. Swimming off the floating dock is amazing - the water is great! The only drawback was that with so much marsh it does get a bit buggy. But on the upside - the marsh brings in beautiful wildlife and fishing opportunities! Would definitely recommend for families or anyone looking for a quiet lake to relax and recharge.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Madiosa was very nice

We stayed for 2 weeks and although the weather did nit cooperate, we had a great time. The cottage is very clean and well appointed with many modern amenities that you would not find in a traditional such as a rain head shower, high efficiency laundry, a pool table wifi etc. It is really a very nice house on a lake rather than a cottage! The only drawback is that there is some very marshy areas surrounding and, because we had lots of rain there were many bugs. However, because of the geography, there were many beautiful birds, including a Great Blue Heron, humming birds and woodpeckers!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private and perfect

Great property! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you had a wonderful time! And thank you for looking after our home.
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