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Tranquil, Fishing, Canoeing Paradise On The Gorgeous Severn River

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The view from the dock in the afternoon
This shows the cottage (center), bunkie (left), and boathouse, in the morning.
Sunset canoe rides are the best!
Perfect for kids to explore the water
The front yard area, showing fire being readied for grilling

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sparrow Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Severn Bridge, Ontario
  • Place, Sparrow Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Muskoka Wharf
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Taboo Golf Course
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil, Fishing, Canoeing Paradise On The Gorgeous Severn River

Rustic, family, waterfront cottage, on a private, protected cove offers peace and quiet. This cottage has been in our family for almost 40 years providing a relaxing vacation escape for all. Wildlife abounds in this natural setting with almost daily sightings of loons, great blue herons, muskrats, woodpeckers, chipmunks and turtles. Endless hours can be spent exploring the cove by canoe or kayak. The protected cove offers a safe place for kids to try their hand at canoeing while within sight of home. There is a bunk house,or 'bunkie' about 40 feet from the main cottage where kids enjoy staying, allowing adults their own space in the evening hours.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking not allowed inside cottage or bunkie

Important information

You need to know

Property # 422945vb
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
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

Severn

Located in Severn, this cottage is on the waterfront. Muskoka Steamships and Bethure Memorial House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Muskoka Boat Heritage Centre and The Tree Museum. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, snorkelling and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Severn Bridge, Ontario

What's nearby

  • Sparrow Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Muskoka Wharf - 48 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Taboo Golf Course - 54 min drive - 48.5 km
  • Muskoka Bay Golf Course - 54 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Santa's Village - 59 min drive - 63.7 km

Getting around

  • Washago Station - 35 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kelly Cottage - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪The Deock - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪The Hoppy Shack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Hoppy Shack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wildwood Waterfront - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil, Fishing, Canoeing Paradise On The Gorgeous Severn River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tranquil, Fishing, Canoeing Paradise On The Gorgeous Severn River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil, Fishing, Canoeing Paradise On The Gorgeous Severn River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil, Fishing, Canoeing Paradise On The Gorgeous Severn River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil, Fishing, Canoeing Paradise On The Gorgeous Severn River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sparrow Lake and within 16 miles (25 km) of Lake Couchiching and Washago Centennial Park. Kahshe Lake and Ardtrea Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views on the lake! Some seaweed at the dock but overall great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne W.

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

Nice get away location

rustic cabin No extras here but what a locating Awesome view Peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Traditional rustic cabin

Lovely relaxing week on the Severn. Rustic cabin, perfect for family and pets. Good fishing and canoeing. Not great for swimming, but islands nearby good spot
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leveen G.

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

Breath taking

Couldn't ask for a better place to get away, beautiful cottage very rustic. Forsure coming back next year
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect get away. No TV or internet. We are able to unplug and enjoy the beautiful water and sounds of nature. The screened in porch was an unexpected bonus that we spent a lot of time having our meals in enjoying the breeze and looking out over the water. This is a true cottage feel that will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated when you leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patty D.

Peaceful tucked away location

Very nice setting. Cottage is old school with retro furnishings. Not suitable for swimming, in a very weedy bay. Great fishing. Could use some updating, but overall happy with the experience there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Many of the furnishings are from 1967 when the cottage was built. There is a certain charm that comes with that, but we are planning some upgrades to the kitchen soon. The bathroom was remodeled a few years ago. As for swimming, our cove is too weedy and shallow for a good swim. Guests are welcome to use the Edwards' floating swim dock, anchored in deep water. It is just a short canoe ride away, and is available anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Catie R.

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

Rustic reset

This was a wonderful nostalgic cottage getaway. It was exactly what I was hoping for, for our little family. The use of the canoe, kayak and fishing boat was exactly what we wanted and needed. The cove this cottage is tucked away in is nicely sheltered and very quiet. We all enjoyed the paintings done by who we assume, are family members, as well as the assortment of games for the rainy days and later evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ami na A.

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

peaceful place

we enjoyed our stay very much, beautiful scenery and very peaceful place. canoeing was fun and we got lots of fish (pike) and fire pit was fantastic at night. nice view of the lake from inside the cottage. the only suggestion I have is a bout the fridge was too small and old and we couldn't fit all out food for the week. other thatn that it was great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2021
We're glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for mentioning the fridge – we feel the same way, and will be replacing it with a new fridge this fall.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Men's weekend was fantastic

My sons and I spent a wonderful weekend fishing and relaxing at the Horn cottage. It was easy to find, and all the amenities were as promised. The bunkie and main cottage are bigger than expected. Lots of room for 6 outdoorsmen. Bring lots of supplies as you are 30 min from grocery. Bring a variety of lures theres a few species of fish waiting out there. Unplug from electronics and reconnect with your buds. Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan P.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Steve was great with quick communication to answer all questions that made for no surprises when we arrived. Great cottage with lots of space and lots to do - dart board and tons of games. We loved the screened in porch for late night card games and you can’t beat the view! The canoe was awesome to get out on and don’t let the weeds deter you - tons of fish! My 9 year old boys couldn’t get enough of pulling up all sorts of small fish and a large tasty largemouth bass right from the dock. Lots of big guys out in the river too! For swimming (and bridge jumping) we hit up some beaches in Washago and Franklin Park nearby. Thanks for sharing your place with our family, lots of great memories made.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte M.

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

Paradise Retreat

It felt like being in a simpler time, very quiet and calming. No distractions of current world, just serenity. The property and view are breathtaking and fishing was outstanding!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barry J.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful....only the view!

This cottage is Rustic with a capital R. If you don't mind ripped and thred bare furniture . You will enjoy your stay. It was realitivly clean. Mattresses had stains that mattress covers would have prevented. New pillows would be good. We thankfully brought our own. Kitchen was well supplied but we thought every time the fridge came on it would be its last. New stove though. It would be really nice to have a wheel barrel at the top of the steep hill where you park your car to load up your luggage etc.when you arrive. Saving trips up and down a very steep incline. I'm glad I had my husband's shoulder to lean on or I would be spending my holiday in the parking area. The view was lovely. Thought I would miss Television and internet but we got by without it. It would be a good idea if Mr. Horn had a matinence man come and clean the outside of the windows etc. Because there is what looked like years of bugs/pine needles around the windows. All in all we had a good week but just not our type of cottage. If you like hunting camp type of accommodation this place is right for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Paul E.

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

Disappointment

Our overall impression of this property was disappointment. Every chair in the cottage was ripped, ants in the dishes, water is not drinkable, filthy rugs and chairs and general all around dis-repair and neglect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn M.

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

Perfect retro cottage

Perfect old Skool cottage. Nothing fancy, but everything was perfect and as expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalija K.

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

Wonderful unplugged week.

Our family had a wonderful time fishing and hanging out on the dock. The property was as advertized. It was really great to just hang out together and enjoy nature. We LOVED the screened in porch and spent many hours there .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely!

We had such a fantastic time! Beautiful view, wonderful boating, nice cozy 70ies vibe. I do wish I had brought my own duvet as the blankets provided were a lil old& scratchy , but that was a minor downside! Even the drive in was beautiful! Highly recommend as a nice place to get away for friends or family!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachael B.

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

Relaxing Stay

The cottage was exactly as depicted in the photos, very nice and cozy. The location was perfect and allowed for a relaxing week away.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

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

Slice of Paradise

This property is the perfect place to relax. It is definitely “cottage” life. The screened in porch is a bonus on a rainy day to still feel like you are outdoors. Canoe was great and rowboat. Only downfall is swimming because of the seaweed. A kayak paddle available instead of oars would be a bonus too. Our family loved reading all the guest books dating back to the 70’s. It gave us a real feel for the family that has owned this cottage and many laughs and tunes in our head. Thanks Horns for sharing this place with renters!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mark G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

family vacation

we were disappointed in the condition of the cabin. it had not been cleaned their was cob webs everywhere and the floors had not been sweep, dirt and broken glass on the floors. it was humid and the fans that where provided in the cabin were covered in dust. we had to clean them in order for them to work properly. I would not recomend this cottage to anyone. It is a fishing HOLE nothing more. You had to take a fishing boat with only paddles and row way out in the lake . TO expensive for what you get,
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2020
We are very sorry you did not enjoy your stay. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, our regular cleaning service was short staffed due to illness, and unable to fit us into their schedule prior to your visit. We had to rely on a back-up cleaning service that we had not used before. We have brought your complaint to their attention so that in the future the issues you identified will be addressed prior to any guests arrival. Had we been alerted to the cottage condition upon your arrival, we could have sent the cleaners back in to correct any discrepancies you noted. And if any guest encounters something which they feel isn't up to par, I would encourage them to immediately notify our caretaker so that they may work with you to quickly resolve the issue. Again, we are terribly sorry your stay didn't live up to your (and our) expectations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Honorée Z.

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

What a beautiful location and very secludede.

Lots of space with an extra bunker. My dogs loved the property. Very calm and peaceful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

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

R&R

Nice quiet cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

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

Loved it

We have been here a few times now. Love the location. Teenage boys out in the bunkie, works out perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

A great place for a family vacation.

The cottage itself is quite nice, actually, and if you're paying attention, you'll notice that a lot of the paintings were painted by the owner (or a family member) and many are recognizable as views of the property itself. That was a fun discovery. The boathouse was in great shape and it made access to the rowboat and the canoe very easy. One of the rowboat oars was loose and we couldn't find a single tool to fix it so we only took the rowboat out once. We enjoyed the dart board on the porch, and fishing off the dock was fun, too. All in all, a very good experience. 10/10 would rent this one again. Our only complaint is that the barbecue tank was empty. We would've filled it ourselves if it hadn't been so big!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vikhyat M.

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

A lovely experience

Lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Archival

6/10 Okay

Wayne W.

Nice get away

Nice location, set back in a bay. Just what we needed for some much needed R&R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Steve Horn

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My two siblings and I grew up in Ohio. Our family purchased the cottage in the early 70's when our mother was a teacher, and we spent the summers of our youth at the cottage, swimming, fishing and boating.

Why they chose this property

We spent our summers at the cottage, but now that we live so far away, we are unable to visit as often as we'd like. It holds such cherished memories that we can't bear to sell the place, so have decided to rent it during the weeks that it would otherwise go unused.

What makes this property unique

The Severn River offers the unique opportunity to endlessly explore the river in either direction, while maintaining the overall look and feel of a lake. When you hear the word 'river' many people immediately assume there is a strong current and moving water. There of course is a current but it is only detectable in the few, narrow areas of the river. At our location the river is about a quarter mile wide with no noticeable current. Our cottage is on a protected cove which offers cover from the wind and waves of more open water locations.

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