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Lakefront Muskoka Cottage

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Living area
Dining
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Emsdale, ON
  • Arrowhead Provincial Park
  • Almaguin Highlands Golf & Country Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Doe Lake Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Old Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Lakefront Muskoka Cottage

The cottage sits on a very pretty lake 2 hours north of Toronto. The property is close to the town of Huntsville, very close to the Rain Lake entrance to Algonquin Park In Kearney.

It offers an authentic cottage experience, with beautiful furnishings, and a lovely view of the lake from multiple decks. Nestled into the Almagiun Highlands, you'll find the lake, sandy beach and surrounding flora and fauna, a very special location.

Property manager

Donald Murphy

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 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 (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Armour

Located in Armour, this cottage is on the waterfront. Screaming Heads and Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dyer Memorial and Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like wildlife walks.
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Emsdale, ON

What's nearby

  • Almaguin Highlands Golf & Country Club - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Doe Lake Park - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course - 38 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area - 41 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course - 42 min drive - 51.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kearney Trailside Cookhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Iron Skillet Custom Catering - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Bistro - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Muskoka Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Lakefront Muskoka Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Muskoka Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Muskoka Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Almaguin Highlands Golf & Country Club, Doe Lake Park and Township of McMurrich Monteith. Arrowhead Provincial Park and Screaming Heads are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Wonderful stay!

What a beautiful, private place. Everything was amazing. We loved our vacation here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

quick break away from the city

Don's cottage is situated on a gorgeous lake, with the beach being a few steps from the cottage, where our dog and my husband spent most of their time swimming, SUP'ing and playing fetch. The cottage has a warm homeliness feel to it and has all the necessities, including a fire pit and hot tub for the cooler evenings. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Amazing Amazing AMAZING!

We have been vacationing at a cottage in the fall for the past six years. We all agree that this was by far the best property we have stayed at! The cottage vibe is cozy and warm! We felt comfortable upon entering! The scenery of the lake and surroundings was beautiful! Anything that you would need is there. Just bring your food and clothes! Fishing was great! Water access was easy! Fireplace and hottub! The host is very friendly and communication was excellent! What more could one ask for!? We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Monica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

Thank you for sharing your family cottage with us. It was actually bigger than expected from the pics on the website. We could all hang out in the main room (living, dining and the kitchen) quite comfortably. The location was so peaceful, and the lake was nice and calm. Perfect for our paddleboard novices. Unfortunately, the sailboat did not get much action. The sandy beach with the shallow water was kid friendly as was the side deck with the Adirondack chairs where the kids could play without wandering. Our host Don was quite attentive and checked in to make sure we found everything OK. It was a great week with the family! Thank you, Monica
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

A beautiful private hidden gem

Our family reunion stay at this lovely venue was with 10 people, including 3 couples and 4 children. The VRBO pictures do not do this property justice. There is a large private beach with all the boats and toys you need. The cottage had ample room for all of us. The owner was easy to contact and provide information quite quickly. The check in and out was seamless. All we required was our personal items ,clothing and food. Literally everything else was provided. The cottage was large enough to accommodate us all. All the appliances worked well. The large central room was nicely furnished. The hot tub worked fine and there was plenty of free firewood. All the boats and toys were in good working order. We had a great time and the kids hardly left the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Imran S., Oakville,Canada

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

It would have been great

Our stay would have been amazing if we were able to get in.i was told by the host that the doors will be open.not a single door was open out of three. we were at the cottage for more than 2 hrs waiting for host to pick up our countless calls and emails.also got in touch with vrbo help,they werent able to get hold of the host either.horrible horrible horrible.we had women and children with us aswell. Somebody screwed up,im not saying it was the host but somene screwed up big time. We had to drive back to the city after waiting for the host to pick up the call for more than 2 hrs. The kids were planning for this for weeks. Disappointment to an extent i cannot explain in words.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edith M.

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

Beautiful spot, wonderful getaway

This cottage has everything ready to go for a great cottage experience. We enjoyed the rustic and hominess of it and it definitely shows the family pride in ownership. It is spacious and fully equipped, all we needed to bring was food and our personal belongings. It can easily and spaciously accommodate more than the 5 adults we had. Furniture and kitchen items are in good shape and not ready to fall apart when used. The ++ knotty pine throughout is great. The lake is a nice size for canoeing and kayaking with few motor boats zipping about to create waves. Some wildlife to watch included ducks (mom and little ducklings), a loon, a beaver and a magnificent heron. The beach was sandy rather than most cottages that are rocky. We enjoyed the use of both fire pits with the one down by the beach being great at night when the (many) bugs came out. A bonus surprise was the hot tub which was great for hanging out in on the rainy days. Don, the owner was fairly quick to reply to questions. A couple of opportunities would be to add a second kayak and or a paddle board which would allow 2 people to go out together on the lake. The one kayak that is there seems quite old and difficult to steer. Overall, everyone agreed, including my grown up children, that this was a great getaway on a beautiful spot and they would gladly come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

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

Great family spot

We are 4 generations of “fishermen” and have been staying in various places for 45 years in Kearney area. This was by far the most private and comfortable place we have stayed in. Strongly recommend booking here,. Don was an amazing host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Well worth the trip up north.

Excellent setting, well equipped cottage. We had a great time. Nice sandy beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Y.

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

Perfect getaway

We had great fun at this cottage. We went with two of our friends and their family. Weather was perfect. It only rained once. Cottage is fully furnished and has great neighborhood. Owner Don was very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

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

Getaway at Deer Lake

We really enjoyed our stay at Murphy’s Funny Farm! It’s a great spot for relaxation. The kids enjoyed fishing, boating, paddling and swimming. Nice a close to many cute towns and Huntsville. We hope to return someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Donald Murphy

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Life long cottager, nature enthusiast and beach bum

Why they chose this property

Family cottage since the late 60s

What makes this property unique

All furnishing are unique and acquired through the decades
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