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Bala Vida Cabin - Steps to Lake Muskoka w/ pond, fire pit & cedar barrel sauna ✌🏼

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Exterior
Sauna
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Muskoka
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bala, ON
  • Place, Lake Muskoka
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bala's Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bala Vida Cabin - Steps to Lake Muskoka w/ pond, fire pit & cedar barrel sauna ✌🏼

Welcome to our newly renovated stylish 2 bedroom 1 bath cabin in the heart of Bala Muskoka! Brand new cedar barrel sauna installed January 2025! Nestled on 1.5 acres with a beautiful pond and located across the street from the boat launch and Lake Muskoka, this mid-century modern cottage is perfect for unforgettable memories. Cozy up in the serene setting of our property or enjoy being close to all your favourite amenities and activities in Bala.

Inside, you’ll find two bedrooms equipped with three queen beds, a cozy diner booth, and a brand new 55 inch "The Frame" Art TV. This unique TV allows you to log into your Netflix, Prime, YouTube, and Crave accounts, and also displays famous art collections to set the perfect mood. The cottage boasts all brand new appliances, air conditioning, and a fireplace to ensure a cozy stay during the fall and winter months.

Our 1.5 acres of property is just a 30-second walk from the boat launch, where you can easily launch your own vessels or take a refreshing dip in Lake Muskoka. Explore the trails in our backyard that lead to a serene pond overlooking the train tracks, perfect for watching sunsets. Relax in our hammock or gather around the large fire pit for memorable bonfire nights.

Located within walking distance to downtown Bala, you’ll have quick access to all the local shops, amenities, and activities. We are also close to The Kee To Bala concert venue, making it easy to enjoy live music and entertainment during your stay. For guest safety, the property is equipped with outdoor cameras at the front and rear entrances.

Experience the best of Bala Muskoka with the perfect combination of modern amenities and natural beauty. We look forward to hosting you!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must bring and supply own bedding for extra guests
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please no smoking inside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please make sure you sign out of your streaming service if used.
Please bring all garbage to the garage. The key is in the top drawer beside the fridge on an orange key chain.
Please tidy up chairs and any mess/ garbage in the outdoor spaces that were used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9998949
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Note from host: Must bring and supply own bedding for extra guests
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bala

Muskoka Lakes is home to this cottage. Santa's Village is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Muskoka and Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve. Muskoka Boat Heritage Centre and Muskoka Sports and Recreation are also worth visiting.
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Bala, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake Muskoka - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bala's Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Long Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 16 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 26 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clear Lake Brewing Co - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Olivers Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Don's Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hook and Ladder - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bala Falls Pub - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bala Vida Cabin - Steps to Lake Muskoka w/ pond, fire pit & cedar barrel sauna ✌🏼 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Bala Vida Cabin - Steps to Lake Muskoka w/ pond, fire pit & cedar barrel sauna ✌🏼?

As of 1 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bala Vida Cabin - Steps to Lake Muskoka w/ pond, fire pit & cedar barrel sauna ✌🏼 on 28 Sept 2026 start from AU$690, 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 Bala Vida Cabin - Steps to Lake Muskoka w/ pond, fire pit & cedar barrel sauna ✌🏼?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bala Vida Cabin - Steps to Lake Muskoka w/ pond, fire pit & cedar barrel sauna ✌🏼?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bala Vida Cabin - Steps to Lake Muskoka w/ pond, fire pit & cedar barrel sauna ✌🏼?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bala Vida Cabin - Steps to Lake Muskoka w/ pond, fire pit & cedar barrel sauna ✌🏼 located?

Situated in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Muskoka and Bala's Museum. Long Lake is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location for attending a show at Kee to Bala, clean, quiet and peaceful. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

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

What a place. What a host

Photos demonstrate a curated cabin of cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
thanks for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

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

Perfectly lovely little cottage!

The cottage is exactly as shown… beautifully appointed and very comfortable. Close to all things Bala 😁
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
thanks for staying with us! hope to host again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sophie a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had great experience at the cottage!! Very clean, the sauna is great and you can see the care put into renovating. You feel very private and the property is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good communication with the host when needed. Love the aesthetics. Sauna was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property. The perfect getaway. It was obvious how much time and effort was taken in creating such an inviting space. The location was ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was new, had everything that we needed and was walking distance to Kee-to-Bala. A great time was had by all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was great. The sauna was an added bonus and we used it every night. The beds were soft and comfortable. The art tv app was unexpected but a great conversation starter. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

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

Perfect stay in Bala

Our stay at the cabin was perfect. The cabin was so well set up that our group could not stop finding new things that made the place exactly what we wanted while in town for a concert at the Kee to Bala. We enjoyed cooking in the fully stocked kitchen, meals on the deck and at the nice indoor setup, a bonfire, and the location was ideal for getting around town and to other attractions. Overall could not have been a better stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Patrick Klacza

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