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Wilderness Waterfront Retreat

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Property grounds
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
Living area
Panoramic view of the bay

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port Severn, ON
  • Place, Georgian Bay Islands National Park
  • Place, Six Mile Lake Provincial Park
  • Place, Awenda Provincial Park
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Additional

1 Crib

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bunkie Main Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wilderness Waterfront Retreat

Boat access cottaging is perhaps the best-kept secret of Georgian Bay Cottaging: There is nothing quite like truly "disconnecting" with regular life by landing at the dock of a cabin out of reach from the intrusions of normal civilization.

Tucked away in the wilderness paradise of Cognashene Lake on Georgian Bay, over 300ft of clear, deep waterfront that also includes a sandy beach with shallow water entry.

Main cottage has 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom, open concept kitchen/living room with all the amenities of home including dishwasher, induction range, oven, microwave, and a very well-equipped kitchen. Washer and dryer. Hot showers. Wood-stove.

Western facing view through large windows with incredible sunsets.

Large grassy lawn in full view of deck. Great bass & pike fishing right off the dock and nearby. This boat access cottage backs onto thousands of acres of hikeable crown land. Clean deepwater swimming off the shore or dock as well as a small sandy beach for the kids. Large outdoor fire-pit. Or go for an evening paddle around to the back inlet to observe the resident beavers.

Gas BBQ with included propane.

A myriad of water toys and lawn games for your enjoyment:
- Canoe
- 2 Stand-up Paddleboards
- Pedal boat
- Youth kayak
- Large water mat
- Noodles/inflatables/etc
- Bocce Ball
- Horseshoes

The cottage stays cool on hot summer days being well situated under shade trees, with lots of ventilation.

TRANSPORATION
This location is water access only -- a breathtaking 20 minute boat ride from Honey Harbour through the rocky islands of Georgian Bay.

But don't worry! Water taxis are readily available and we can assist you in booking them if required.

CLEANING
Due to the remote location of this cottage, we have a leave-it-as-you-found-it cleaning policy. Linens and towels are optionally provided, however they must be washed and returned to the closet upon checkout. There is a cleaning fee hold of $200, which will be refunded after your stay.

If you would like to have a cleaning service, please let us know and we can book one (subject to availability) for a fee of $400.

Pets are welcome, we just ask that you please be respectful of the furniture and keep pets down.

FAQ

Q. How do I get here?

A. This is a water access cottage, which means there are no roads to get you there. You must bring a boat, or arrange a water taxi to take you there. The closest launching point is Honey Harbour, ON. If you are boating in yourself, we will provide navigational resources to help ensure an easy and safe journey. The boat ride is a highlight in itself, putting the rugged and rocky islands of Georgian Bay on full display.

Q. How much fridge space is there?

A. A lot! The main cottage is equipped with 2 full sized fridges, and the bunkie is equipped with a small mini-fridge.

Q. Is there hot water?

A. Yes

Q. Is the water drinkable?

A. The water system is fed from the lake, and is filtered for sediment before it enters the plumbing system. There is then additional undersink filtration systems fitted to the cold water faucets in both kitchens, which make the cold water safe to drink.

Q. Are their neighbours?

There are other cottages on the lake, however they are generously spaced. Our closest neighbour is about 150ft away.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 2:00 PM
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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: limit 1 total
Please keep all pets off of furniture and beds
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Georgian Bay

Located in Georgian Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Nautilus Marina and Wawautosa Trading Post Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Port Severn, ON

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Moran Island

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilderness Waterfront Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Wilderness Waterfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wilderness Waterfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Wilderness Waterfront Retreat located?

This family-friendly Georgian Bay holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

About the host

Hosted by Chad

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Chad and Stephanie live in London with their 3 girls, Julia, Emma, and Quinn, aged 7, 5, and 2. Chad works as a Software developer, and Stephanie is a teacher. We look forward to sharing in the enjoyment of our family cottage!

Why they chose this property

We grew up cottaging on Georgian Bay, a little further north, past Point au Baril, on a little off-grid island. When the extended family grew to a point where we started looking at cottages of our own, we decided we wanted something a little closer to home (London), good shallow water entry for our kids, but still connected to the expansive waters of Georgian Bay. For us, nothing captures the magic quite like endless islands and inlets to explore, and that awe-inspiring "Big Water" within reach.

We love cottaging with other families! As such, our property is very well set up to comfortably support 2 families vacationing together, and we have lots of water toys to keep kids busy for days!

What makes this property unique

This cottage is uniquely positioned as a wilderness getaway, away from the hustle of bustle of the busier parts of cottage country, but is conveniently "on-grid", with full-electricity, indoor plumbing, laundry facilities, and all the comforts of civilization, while at the same time being tucked away in an exclusive little corner of paradise.

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