Private Cottage on a lovely small lake in the heart of Muskoka

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10158 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Minett, ON

Lake Joseph4 min drive
Parry Sound, ON (YPD-Parry Sound Area Municipal)15 min drive
Lake Joseph Golf Club22 min drive
Lake Rosseau36 min drive

My husband and I booked the cottage for our three grown sons and their spouses and children. There was a lot of room for...

Carrie B.

Sep 8, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Common area 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Guest room 1

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The Cabin

1 Single Bunk Bed

The kids room :)

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

You deserve this, whether it’s for a week or you are working remotely for a month, come to Muskoka.

All the amenities of home. Walkout to the beach & fire pit. Very private (1000 ft of shore). Excellent for families with young kids. Right in the heart of Muskoka. 5 minutes to Mactier, 20 minutes to Port Carling or Parry Sound. Come and swim, golf, cycle, hike or just relax in a hammock or hot tub.

NOTE: A few folks have sent me notes saying that they have been contacted by me via Facebook or other social media platforms to arrange bookings. Unfortunately this appears to be a scam. For your safety I will not communicate with you in anyway other than the VRBO app. Once you are booked, I will give you my cell # for emergencies.

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Please clean up after your pups

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Muskoka Lakes

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Muskoka and Lake Joseph, while Muskoka Lakes Museum and Bala's Museum are cultural highlights. Muskoka Sports and Recreation and Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Minett, ON

What's nearby

Lake Joseph - 4 min drive
Muskoka Lakes Winery - 18 min drive
Lake Joseph Golf Club - 22 min drive
The Rock Golf Course - 29 min drive
Lake Rosseau - 36 min drive

Getting around

Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

Bass Lake Road House - 5 min drive
Abbey'S Bakehouse Minett - 29 min drive
The Rock Golf Club - 29 min drive
Teca - 30 min drive
Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint - 28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage on a lovely small lake in the heart of Muskoka pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage on a lovely small lake in the heart of Muskoka?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage on a lovely small lake in the heart of Muskoka?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage on a lovely small lake in the heart of Muskoka located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Joseph and within 9 miles (15 km) of Silver Sand Lake and Rocky Crest Golf Club. Lake Muskoka and Muskoka Lakes Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

8 Sept 2023

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

Cottage on Ricketts Lake

My husband and I booked the cottage for our three grown sons and their spouses and children. There was a lot of room for everyone and the cottage is well stocked and decorated beautifully. The only thing we couldn’t find was a pizza pan but we made a cookie sheet work for our needs. We all had an absolutely fantastic stay at Simon’s cottage. Our grandchildren were in the water at the shoreline the entire week. Even our dogs loved every minute of their holiday. Simon was wonderful to deal with and commutation was very easy. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

21 July 2023

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

We will be back!

Beautiful cottage and view, quiet lake and perfect family getaway. Our family was so comfortable in this house, had everything we needed, no complaints. This cottage is a hidden gem. Simon was a 5 star host & we will be booking this cottage again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michon T.

17 July 2023

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

Enjoyable week

Nice quiet beach and great view.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

11 July 2023

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

Great Family Getaway!

My family and I had a fantastic time staying at this cottage over the past week! There was lots of space and plenty of things to do. We enjoyed the quiet peaceful lake, it was perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding. The cottage is on a little bay/inlet which was nice and private! I will say the shore started off sandy but there were some weeds for the first 5-10ft but it was still okay to swim off of the end of the dock and lily pad. Furthermore, the kitchen was fully stocked and had all of the supplies you could possibly need. Additionally, the rooms were spacious and the beds were quite comfortable. Lastly, the hosts were very helpful and responded promptly to any questions we had. Overall my family had a fantastic time and hope to be back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne F.

1 July 2023

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

Beautiful spot!

The property is beautiful with floor to ceiling windows giving you a spectacular view of the lake. All that you need is there, fully equipped kitchen, towels, water toys, board games, pool and shuffle board table, etc., the sunsets were beautiful and we loved watching them on the new dock. The things that were a little annoying are part of cottage life. Managing the garbage - garbage day on Wednesday, trip to the dump on Thursday before 4:00 and taking what you generate between Thursday and Friday morning with you because the dump is closed on Fridays. Duck poop is another thing to manage but overall, it is a lovely cottage on a quiet lake that created special family time. Would recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023