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Cozy cottage with sand beach on Whiteside Bay, Lake Muskoka

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Outdoor dining
On the beach
On the beach
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Port Carling, ON
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Lake Joseph Golf Club
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Hardy Lake Provincial Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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Cozy Cottage in Muskoka

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
3.8 out of 5, Good, (8)
The price is €267
for 1 cottage
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Cozy Cottage in Muskoka

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy cottage with sand beach on Whiteside Bay, Lake Muskoka

Welcome to the perfect and affordable small family vacation getaway on ever popular Lake Muskoka! This 800 sq. ft., 3 bedroom cottage is cute and as clean as a whistle with all the comfort conveniences of home.

The cozy living room has beautiful lake views and a gas fireplace for cooler evenings and a ceiling fan to make for more comfortable nights on humid summer evenings. The well-equipped kitchen has lake views as well making it enjoyable while prepping and making meals. Although there are seating areas inside for snacking or dining, the place of choice on beautiful summer days will be the deck overlooking the expansive lawn and lake. The cottage is equipped with a whole house water filtration system! Offering clean water for you to enjoy on the hot summer days! The hot water tank is 15 gallons which is normally good for about two showers, then may require 20 - 30 minutes to replenish.

The front or back lawn are great for the kids to play catch or throw a frisbee and the 25 feet of hard packed sand at the waterfront is ideal for young and old alike to safely splash and play. There are rocks marked by a green buoy in front of the property that can easily be swam out to and explored with a snorkel. You can stand on these rocks and the water will come up to your hips. With the property facing south enjoy plenty of sunshine from late morning to sunset.

The property is located in one of the most sought after parts of Lake Muskoka, directly between the towns of Port Carling and Bala. St. Anne’s Catholic Church is a heritage building only two properties away where there is also a municipal dock, an excellent place to view sunsets! Boat parking is provided overnight at the adjacent boat house, with daytime parking available at the municipal dock, or right on your beach!

The country road in front of the cottage is great for scenic afternoon walks or runs and for nature lovers keep your eye out for deer and blue herons, commonly sited weekly. Finally, for avid boaters, you can tour “The Big Three” (Lake Muskoka, Lake Joseph and Lake Rosseau). With it's central location, you can easily access Bala, Port Carling, Bracebridge, or Gravenhurst by lake!

The lake also hosts frequent fishing derbies so needless to say keen fishermen won’t be disappointed. The rich cottage history of vacationing on this famous lake is sure to please the whole family!

Additional:
Up to six guests may be allowed upon approval from owner prior to booking.
Wood for firepit is not supplied by owner. Guests may purchase firewood at a number of locations locally if they wish to use the firepit during their stay - subject to local fire restrictions.

Beginning January 1st, 2025, the Township of Muskoka Lakes has introduced a Short-Term Rental Accomodation By-Law. This requires the STRA Renters Code of Conduct and the cottage General Liability Waiver to be signed in advance of your stay.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Muskoka. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, fireplace and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Lake Muskoka and 10 minutes by car from Lake Joseph
Cozy cottage with sand beach on Whiteside Bay, Lake Muskoka offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Steve Mortimer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 29

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Cute Four Season Cottage Sand Beach Lake Muskoka House
Cute Four Season Cottage Sand Beach Lake Muskoka Port Carling
Cute Four Season Cottage Sand Beach Lake Muskoka
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Cozy cottage with sand beach on Whiteside Bay, Lake Muskoka Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome accomodation
Great location feet from the lake. Cant wait to go back next June
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Times
A clean property, fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazin
From the beginning the host Stephen was completely amazing. We have such a nice comfortable stay and this cottage!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Quinn V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fenn Point Cottage Port Carling
Clean cottage. Bathroom needs upgrading. There was a portable air conditioning unit which placed some water in the hallway. Shoreline pictures showed a nice large dock, however it was not part of the property listing. That is very misleading.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
We had a 3 night mini vacation, enjoyed it very much. Love all the amenities included-it was nice not to have to bring sheets, towels, bottled water etc. There's even a Keurig for that much needed coffee! The view is amazing, and the road is fairly quiet for my walks. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Winter Getaway
We had lots of fun. Place was clean and had a well stocked kitchen with proper utensils (much appreciated). Saw some wildlife which the kids loved. This place made for an enjoyable getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Girlfriends weekend getaway
Beautiful scenery from the front deck and from the fire pit. Perfect cottage with everything you need for your stay. Loads of little towns to roam around. Would definitely love to go back. Thank you for your great hospitality. 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
clean just as descibed
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodation
Clean Had everything you need Very enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bala Cranberry Festival
This property is great. We had a wonderful stay while visiting the various festival events. The cottage was a perfect base to work from. It has all the necessary amenities for eating, sleeping and relaxing after a busy day. We wholeheartedly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY B., Mississauga, ON, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway!
Our 5 day stay at this cottage was amazing! Communication with the owner was great, even when the internet went down for a day due to lightning - we were kept up to date. The water was clear and great for swimming! And the kitchen was fully stocked. All in all, a memorable vacation. Would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Day Getaway!!!!
My family and I had an amazing time! We loved the cottage and went swimming everyday. The private beach and swim up dock was a hit! We hope to come back again next summer! Communication was great with Stephen, he answered any questions we had and was accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Port Carling Jem
We stayed at this location from August 7-14/21 and had a wonderful time. Steve was very accommodating and answered all of our questions promptly. Check in was easy and his cottage manual was very helpful. The cottage was clean and well equipped. We created some nice memories here and highly recommend this cottage. Thanks again Steve.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Margaret B., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Well maintained cottage and well equipped kitchen
Enjoyed our stay. Would have liked to know the kitchen had a Kurig and if the WiFi code was in the info book. Would consider rebooking .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice week away!
We had such a great time during our stay here. The kids had such a blast fishing, swimming and just enjoying nature!! What a view!!! Steve was a great help during the booking and check in process. The road was a bit busy while we were there but the wonderful neighbour did warn us and it actually didn't bother us at all! Loved our stay! 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryce A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome getaway
We really enjoyed our stay at this property, and hope to return in warmer weather. Cottage is well equipped, clean and location is perfect. We visited over march break and spent most of our time out for walks, trying ice fishing (no luck but still fun), relaxing by the firepit, or using the old school dvd collection. Great neighbours and area. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Gordon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year’s Family Get-Away
Cozy, clean, peaceful cottage in Muskoka. Just what the family needed for our mental and physical health. Steve, the owner, was amazing. Excellent communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Beamsville, ON, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax
We rented this property just prior to Christmas. The cottage and property are just as described in the posting. Steve was very responsive to all of our questions. We had a power outage our first night there and Steve arranged for the neighbour to get us up and running with a generator. That was so very helpful. The cottage could use some updating but it was clean and cozy and had everything we needed for our stay. The location is about halfway between Bala and Port Carling which makes it very convenient for picking up groceries and supplies and would be great for shopping when you aren’t in the middle of a pandemic.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shira C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful autumn visit to cottage country
This cottage was located on a quiet leafy street on Lake Muskoka. The cottage was exactly as described…rustic but very comfortable and well-appointed. Steve, the owner, was extremely responsive to our questions and touched base with us at the beginning of our state to ensure everything was OK. Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shira C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful autumn visit to cottage country
This cottage was located on a quiet leafy street on Lake Muskoka. The cottage was exactly as described…rustic but very comfortable and well-appointed. Steve, the owner, was extremely responsive to our questions and touched base with us at the beginning of our state to ensure everything was OK. Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vincent L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and enjoyed
Only one words Nice place to relax

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome time on the pond!!!!
Cottage was very clean and comfy. Close to grocery....gas......LCBO......very relaxing stay. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hardly had to pack a thing!
This home was beautifully clean and well-stocked. The host went above and beyond all expectations!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
Everything we needed was there, including firewood. It is unfortunate that the property is divided by a road. Cars were driving over the speed limit all day long. I resorted to placing the muskoka chairs along the road and this slowed some of the cars down. Don’t expect peace and quiet. There were chainsaws (sometimes starting before 8am), trucks delivering lumber, lawnmowers, and non stop motorboats. Didn’t hear or see one loon. But the beds were comfortable and it was peaceful at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful few days away from the city!
This is a beautiful property, with wonderful view of the lake, in a quiet area of Muskoka. We travelled with our 20-something kids - 6 of us in total. The house is well-equipped - nothing fancy, but everything we needed. Mattresses were comfortable, and we could see the lake even from inside, sitting in living area. We ate all our dinners on the deck, also facing the huge front green area, and the lake below - easy access to the kitchen, and lots of room. outside We would happily have stayed much longer! Steve was an amazing communicator, both before and during our stay- his quick, friendly and informative responses were fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020