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Secluded family cottage on Sparrow Lake, Muskoka

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A spacious room with a large wooden ceiling, a ceiling fan, and a view of a deck with outdoor furniture.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a central island, white appliances, and a ceiling fan.
A stone pathway in a wooded area with steps leading up a hill.
A bedroom with a bed, a television, a wooden chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.
A hallway with wooden doors and a carpeted floor leading to a bedroom with a bed and a window.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sparrow Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Severn Bridge, ON
  • Place, Sparrow Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Muskoka Wharf
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Taboo Golf Course
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Guest Room 1

1 Double Bed

Guest Room 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Room 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

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About the area

Severn

Located in Severn, this cottage is on the waterfront. Bethune Memorial House and Muskoka Steamships are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park and Sparrow Lake. Gravenhurst Centennial Centre and The Tree Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Severn Bridge, ON

What's nearby

  • Sparrow Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Muskoka Wharf - 33 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Casino Rama - 34 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Taboo Golf Course - 39 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Muskoka Bay Golf Course - 39 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

  • Washago Station - 23 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Kim's Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Ultramar - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Lock 42 Grill - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Thong Thai Cuisine - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded family cottage on Sparrow Lake, Muskoka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded family cottage on Sparrow Lake, Muskoka?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded family cottage on Sparrow Lake, Muskoka on 2 May 2027 start from AU$1,147, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Secluded family cottage on Sparrow Lake, Muskoka?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded family cottage on Sparrow Lake, Muskoka?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded family cottage on Sparrow Lake, Muskoka?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Secluded family cottage on Sparrow Lake, Muskoka located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sparrow Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake St. George Golf Club and Lake Couchiching. Lock 42 Couchiching and McGregor On The Water are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well maintained cottage with a beautiful view of the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely family cottage. Amazing view of the lake from the huge deck (and from the main living area of the cottage). Great water for swimming off the end of the dock. The kitchen and main living area are well equipped. Would go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was exactly as described in the ad and absolutely perfect for our week of golfing, playing cards, eating well, and enjoying a few drinks out on the deck. We had a bit of trouble with the Wi-Fi connection at first, but our host sorted it out in short order. If you're looking for a private getaway in a rustic but well-equipped cottage, this is the place. It was a true cottage country experience for my group of old high school friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and secluded property with a huge deck overlooking the lake. The group I took up all thoroughly enjoyed staying here for a few days. The deck was great to hang out on in the sun along with the shade the trees provided. Swimming is a little grassy but the water is warm and great for going out on the kayaks or floating. Firepit and BBQ were great. As the host notes, check the propane when you get there for the BBQ. Rooms were great for what we needed, we had seven adults sleep there no problem. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and view to the lake would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Issac & Jacob were great to communicate with. The BBQ broke the week before arriving and he made sure to get a new one in there before we arrived which was MUCH appreciated. Gotta have a BBQ for a cottage weekend!Lake access. There is a little bit of seaweed in the lake but it's deep so just have a brave friend pick the tall ones and it's good swimming. Water was warm in August. We loved watching the loons on the lake. They were there all weekend.I saw in previous reviews for this place that people were complaining about the mattresses but I think they must have got new ones because everyone was quite content with them in our group. It's an old rustic cottage but it looks exactly like it does in the pictures so you know what you're getting. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The Cottage itself is really nice. The problem was with the bbq and Lake. When we arrived the bbq wasn’t working properly and we contacted host to fix. Granted they tried to send someone out but apparently they had car issues. We had are whole trip set to have a bbq each night so we were pretty upset. Next, The lake has sharp rocks on the bottom which my son got cut on. I expected a bit of weeds but you couldn’t even swim or fish off the dock. For the money you spend you should expect to have things working properly or at least have it fixed by the host if you can’t send someone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

My friends and I had a great stay! Was a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A lovely space and great location

We had a great time at this cottage, very quiet and peaceful, a clean space and great spot on the lake. The only negative was that the wifi did not work during our stay so if you anticipate needing an internet connection while here take that into consideration. Otherwise a wonderful spot and we'd go back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10

Very fun place and everything was set up perfectly so we didn’t have to worry about much .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great October rental

For the third autumn in a row, I had a wonderful stay at this roomy and cozy cottage. Isaac was always available to communicate and I recommend this cottage.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage loved the large deck area to set up games and relax, out door speakers for music was great. Cottage was clean and having the extra supplies for cooking was nice and lots of board games. The fans in every room really helped with the hot weather very comfortable. The wifi worked really well and communication with the host was really good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cottage - everything in the add was as stated!

We just returned from a wonderful 2 night stay. This cottage was lovely. It was clean on arrival and our checkin was a breeze. Communication with the owner was seamless and there were no hassles at all. I would highly recommend a visit to Anyone who is looking for a peaceful family getaway on a quiet park of sparrow lake. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful cottage with all the amenities to make memories for a lifetime! Our 4-adult 4-kid group had a wonderful time during our 3-night stay. The waterfront is spectacular and we enjoyed the kayaks as canoe as well as the giant foam mat - a real hit with the kids! Host was very responsive, and the cottage was well equipped. Very well maintained throughout. Just remember to being your own towels. We would love to return, either in the summer or another season. Thanks, Jake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Many items needed maintenance. This was disappointing for the price we paid.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was very private however we did have a few issues upon arrival. The slider door screen constantly fell off. The cottage itself could use a good cleaning. Very dusty and lots of cobwebs. The lake is far to weedy to allow for swimming off the dock.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful secluded property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! We stayed for a week in July; a group of 3 adults and 3 kids ages 6-13. We loved the quiet location and the kids loved swimming and fishing every day. It was very hot when we were here, but as another reviewer stated, the ceiling fans and tower fans in every room kept the house very comfortable. Opening the windows allowed for cross breezes as well. While we were here we visited Toronto (1.5 hrs away), went to Splash On Water Park in Orillia, and visited area towns to eat and shop. Most of our time was spent on the lake, swimming, fishing and kayaking. The only issue we ran into while we were here, was the fridge stopped working, but the owner had it replaced within 24 hours! All in all, we loved it and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Nice location, bad condition

The cottage is in a beautifully secluded location. Unfortunately we were quite disappointed on arrival with the condition of the property. We saw multiple cockroaches inside the cottage. The barbecue was absolutely caked with whatever the last person had cooked, and looked in general as though it had never been cleaned. The fire pit was strewn with half-burnt wood and garbage. While there was a huge deck, the patio furniture was in poor condition and also quite dirty. There were no drinking glasses we could find, only coffee mugs, and only one roll of paper towel provided.In terms of sleeping space, the second bedroom with a double bed is really not suitable to stay in for any length of time, since it also has laundry machines inside and the breaker panel is directly above the bed, where it’s easy to hit your head (as happened multiple times). Overall, very hard to recommend at the price we paid. It’s a lovely lake, but we won’t be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thanks for your feedback, Justin. I’m sorry your stay didn’t meet your expectations. I do want to clarify a few things for future guests. The cottage is professionally sprayed for pests four times a year, but in a forested location like this, insects can still get in—especially if doors are left open in the summer. That’s part of the cottage experience, though we work hard to minimize it. The fire pit wood is scrap wood left intentionally to supplement firewood guests bring, not garbage. The patio furniture has since been replaced—thanks for flagging that. There is always extra toilet paper stocked in the utility closet, and I would have happily directed you to it had you reached out. The second bedroom doubles as a laundry room, which is common in many cottages, but I understand it wasn’t ideal for your group. I’m glad you enjoyed the lake and appreciate you staying with us.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at many cottages over the years and are generally easygoing, but this experience was very disappointing. The property is in visible disrepair, and the host appeared indifferent about it.Upon arrival, we were greeted by a loud siren-like noise near the TV. The host’s solution was to instruct us to unplug equipment and move the WiFi router and reconnect it ourselves. Within minutes, the bathroom door knob fell off—eliminating any privacy. Not long after, the screen door to the deck came off its tracks, meaning we couldn’t enjoy any breeze from the lake on an already stiflingly hot weekend.The freezer didn’t function properly—barely colder than the fridge—making it essentially useless. On the deck sat three propane tanks, all empty. When we contacted the host, we were told to go into town and refill them ourselves.The cottage remained uncomfortably hot despite ceiling fans, and the deer flies were relentless—likely due to the overgrown, unmaintained road leading to the property. The final blow was the lakefront: completely surrounded by dense, tall weeds, making swimming impossible.This stay was nowhere near worth the cost. We strongly suggest looking elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! I’ve taken steps to address some of the problems you experienced. The bathroom door knob and the screen door to the deck have now been fixed, and the fridge and freezer have been replaced with a brand new one. Unfortunately, I cannot control the summer heat or the natural conditions of the lake. The property is very large and located in a forested area, which gives it a natural, rustic setting. We do maintain the grounds regularly, but the forested surroundings do mean that insects can sometimes be present, and that the shoreline may have weeds at certain times of year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome!

I booked this cottage for for my husband and his friends for the long weekend and they had an amazing time! Both the cottage and the location were lovely and the owner was really friendly and responsive. I definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful experience! We enjoyed our stay!

Issac was so friendly and responded all our questions and inguries with no delays. The cottage location is fantastic, I should say the best in that area with an amazing lake view. He provided us with kayak and canoe and all saftey equipments to enjoy the lake. Before we got there, there was a storm there and ruined the dock, however, He went above and beyond when he noticed that flood has ruined the dock and fixed it before we got there. Overal, we had a wonderful weekend there and we could not ask for more! Enjoy your stay!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved this cottage!

This was a great find and the absolute best value for a 2 bathroom cottage! It was spotless, had all the amenities you would want, and was very comfortable and quiet. The view of the frozen lake and snowy surroundings were breathtaking. Isaac is a great host and was extremely helpful and friendly at all times. We can't wait to stay here again in the summer!! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Great Week In October

It was great to spend the week after Thanksgiving at this cottage. I enjoyed how much space the cottage has, and especially all the room on the deck. The cottage is kept in terrific shape, with all the modern conveniences I appreciate. The owner, Isaac, is friendly and very helpful. As a bonus, the weather was amazing, so that made my vacation magnificent!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
Thank you for the kind words!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful , tranquil getaway cottage

The cottage was located in secluded quiet place. We enjoyed the beautiful view and clean house. Also the owner was very kind and helpful, very responsive when in needs. The dock was a good fishing spot as well. We really had a great time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
Thank you for the kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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