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Timber cottage with large deck overlooking the water. Boat access only, no road.

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A wooden dock leading to a cabin surrounded by trees.
A wooden interior with a dining table and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and large windows offering a forest view.
A wooden cabin with a deck, large windows, and a picnic table.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a large window overlooking a forest.
A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Located at the waterfront, this 3-bedroom cottage accommodates 7 guests and includes 1 bathroom. It offers water views and features a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Adventure seekers can explore kayaking, birdwatching, hiking, and biking nearby, while golf enthusiasts will find options close by. Visit Six Mile Lake and McBurney Island for additional attractions.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Coldwater, ON
  • Place, Tea Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hardy Lake Provincial Park
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
    ‪54 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Timber cottage with large deck overlooking the water. Boat access only, no road.

Boat access only. No access by car. Guests require their own boat, or take a water taxi from Severn Falls ($50 each way by pontoon boat) or rentals are available at Severn Falls (Call Jim at (519) 749-5201). The address given is for the Big Chute Marina. The cottage has a large open concept living area with a large window view of the river. Good fishing, boating and hiking. Good swimming for the kids. Marine railway, and Trent Severn locks near by. Quiet bay with little boat traffic. The cottage is situated in the heart of large pine and hardwood forest. Golf course near by.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9864204
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

Georgian Bay

Located in Georgian Bay, this cottage is on the waterfront. Wawautosa Trading Post Marina and Nautilus 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 Six Mile Lake Provincial Park. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Coldwater, ON

What's nearby

  • Tea Lake - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Six Mile Lake Provincial Park - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Lake Muskoka - 39 min drive - 52.8 km
  • Hardy Lake Provincial Park - 45 min drive - 61.8 km
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 54 min drive - 69.8 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 64 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King
  • Wabics
  • The 270 Bistro
  • ‪The Waubic - ‬82 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Timber cottage with large deck overlooking the water. Boat access only, no road. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Timber cottage with large deck overlooking the water. Boat access only, no road.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Timber cottage with large deck overlooking the water. Boat access only, no road.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Timber cottage with large deck overlooking the water. Boat access only, no road.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Timber cottage with large deck overlooking the water. Boat access only, no road. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 7.4 mi (12 km) from Six Mile Lake Provincial Park and within 16 miles (25 km) of Georgian Bay Islands National Park and Matchedash Bay Trail Trailhead. Lake Huron and Georgian Bay are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a great time. Would love to go back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Thank you very much! Hope to see you next year. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great area

Great area and veey beautiful cottage. Woild definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
I'm glad you had a good time. Thanks for staying. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing spot for the famliy

We had a great couple of days here with our family. It was very peaceful and had all we needed for our stay. We even caught a few fish and enjoyed the water. Communication was great with the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thanks for staying, and I'm glad you had a good time. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage weekend getaway

My wife and I and a few friends loved this stay! It was so nice to get away from the busy areas and have a relaxing stay in such a beautiful, quiet, luxurious timber build cottage! 10/10 definitely coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thanks. I’m glad you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Cottage

Beautiful and well equipped cottage. Huge deck for family dinners and relaxing. Lovely area for boating and site-seeing. Loved every minute of our vacation and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
m glad you had a good time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PERFECT!

We loved our stay here. Beautiful cottage in great condition. John is super friendly and very helpful.We will be coming back next year!The Waubic and Riverhouse are two great restaurants nearby for some great food and atmosphere!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Canada Day Weekend

My friends and I rented this property and we absolutely loved our stay. John was super helpful and we had everything we needed to enjoy our weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
I’m glad you had a good time Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable weekend on the water

John was very accommodating and provided us with what we wanted/needed. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place to stay

I have been in over 20 countries, many vacation places but this place is different. Fantastic lake view, clean place, boats, fire pit,... you cant wish for more. If you are looking for a scape from town for a few days, this is the best place. We will come back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Thanks for the nice comments! I'm glad you had a good time. Did you use the Tamarac water taxi? How was that experience? Thanks for the bottle of Booze. I look forward to seeing you next time. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Host. Availability for questions as they arouse quick to respond and follow-up
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John is a great host. We throughly enjoyed our stay. The only hassle we encountered was at the Big Chute Marina. Talk to John about alternative parking for your truck and trailer.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Thanks for staying at my cottage. I hope you had a great time, and look forward to seeing you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John was super-quick to respond to any question I had, and was incredibly accommodating. This property is beautiful, intimate, spacious, and clean. 6 adults just getting away for the long weekend and we all enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.Thank you John for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time at this cottage and we will definitely be back for more. Great location, very clean, and it checks all the boxes.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year for a 10 day stay. The cottage is great and the boating in the area is terrific. John is a fantastic host.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second trip to the Timber Cottage. What a lovely place. It is well equipped, very clean and the Air Conditioning came in very handy as the weather was hot. The host checked in regularly throughout our stay. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2026
Thanks for the review. How can I improve the experience?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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Hosted by John Vanderzyde

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