Muskoka River Waterfront Cottage

Sleeps 6, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Private, Flat Property, Child/Elderly Friendly, A/C, WiFi, TV (with basic cable), Good Swimming, No Weeds, Walk-In Entry, Beautiful Sunrises, Fire Pit, Cell Reception, Great Fishing, Kayaking and Canoeing, Indoor Gas Fireplace, Winter Accessible, Pet Friendly

Enjoy this beautiful year-round private executive cottage on 3 acres in the heart of Muskoka. With a deck overlooking the Muskoka river and a floating dock, you will be sure to enjoy. In the summer, go for a swim, fish or use the kayaks & canoe to explore. You can laze around, hike, have a campfire or a swing, while savouring the peace & quiet. In winter, you can get on the snowmobile trails directly from the property. Lots of places to snowshoe, skate, toboggan & ski. Its’s a winter wonderland!

 The cottage is 2200 square feet all on one level with an abundance of windows and light and is wheelchair accessible. The heart of the home is the Great Room with its huge fireplace, soaring ceilings, vast windows, living and dining areas, as well as a modern kitchen. Off the great room, there is a den (with cable TV, lots of board games and movies) equipped with a rollaway bed hidden in closet; and in one of the bedrooms there is another rollaway bed – great for kids! Next to the kitchen, is an office and laundry room. Just off the dining area is a large screened in Muskoka room with a couch and chairs. On the other side of the home are the three bedrooms and bathrooms. There is a wrap around deck, with lots of outdoor furniture, including a cast iron table and chairs, loungers  and BBQ. Other outdoor seating areas can be found throughout the property, including on the waterfront deck. Lots of privacy! Lots of parking.

Province: Ontario
Region: Muskoka
Nearest Towns: Port Syndey (10 km), Allensville (12 km), Bracebridge (11 km), Huntsville (19 km), Baysville (26 km)
Nearest City: Bracebridge (11km)
Nearest Large City: Toronto (212 km)
Nearest Hospital: South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site (17 km)
Body of Water: Upper North Muskoka River
Nearest Ski Area: Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area (33 km)
Nearest Boat Launches: Fawn Lake, Mary Lake and Port Sydney Beach
Nearest Marina: Mary Lake Marina (19 km)
Nearest Beach: Port Sydney Beach (11 km)
Nearest Golf Course: North Granite Ridge Golf Club (9 km)

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

3 Bedrooms:
Main Level:
Bedroom #1: king bed – celing fan-ensuite 4 pc (sink, toilet, separate shower and Jacuzzi corner tub)
Bedroom #2: queen bed
Bedroom #3: 2 single beds – ceiling fan

2 rollaway beds

3 Bathrooms:

Main Level:
Bathroom #1: 2 pc (sink and toilet) – off great room
Bathroom #2:, 4 pc (sink, toilet, tub/ shower) – main bathroom
Bathroom #3: 4 pc (sink, toilet, separate shower and Jacuzzi corner tub) – ensuite to Bedroom #1

Cottage water: well/filtered – potable (drinkable)

Indoor entertainment: TV with standard cable, sound system with aux, PS3 game console, board games

Kitchen details: fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker (drip coffee maker & french press), toaster, toaster oven, blender/mixer, electric kettle and waffle maker

Gas fireplace

WiFi:
Internet source: satellite
Quality of service: good
Allocated bandwidth of 50GB per week
Charge for overage of $15/GB
Speed (best case): 10.0 Mpbs download, 1.0 Mpbs upload
Best to download movies prior to arrival, as streaming does not always work

Cell Phone Coverage:
Quality of service: good
Signal: LTE, 4G or 3G LTE
Carriers that work: all major carriers
Can utilize hotspot on your phone from your cottage

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION  

10 + parking spots

BBQ – there are 2 propane tanks at the cottage, if one runs out, it is the renter’s responsibility to have it refilled or exchanged at earliest opportunity

Flat property

Child/elderly friendly

Waterfront: 200+ ft

Good swimming – no weeds

Walk-in entry to the water is acceptable for young children or the elderly that may have mobility (It can be mushy, so you sink a little)

Dock: 10 ft x 8 ft  – dock has a ladder for exiting  – water is 12 ft at the end of the dock

River is good for paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, river tubing etc. (not for large boats)

Very quiet river with very few motorboats

Four kayaks and one canoe

Hammock

Horse shoe pit

Wraparound deck

Private

Cottage faces east

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

Port Sydney is part of Huntsville and is close to Bracebridge. Gravenhurst & Port Carling are just a short drive away. There are lots of skidoo and ATV trails near by, and well as lots of parks, beaches, water falls, hiking trails, snowshoeing and skiing. We are very fortunate to live on the beautiful Muskoka River! It’s a perfect location – just 3 minutes off the highway and so close to the heart of Bracebridge and Huntsville.

Notes

Rental Rates include all booking fees and taxes (if applicable)

Max 6 adults. Max 8 people.

Families preferred

Check in: Friday 3 pm
Check out: Friday 11 am
Some flexibility during low and mid season 

Extra Fees (Optional):
Cleaning Service: $200 (highly recommended)
Linens: King/Queen/Double $25.00, Single $15.00
Towels: $5.00 each
Pet Fee: No charge for first pet, $75 for each additional pet

Method of Payment:
Interac E-Transfer (preferred method)
Initial deposit of 50% due upon booking
Outstanding balance + $1000 damage deposit due 28 days prior to checking in
Damage Deposit: To be refunded within 7 business days upon check-out

Weekly rentals including a Statutory Long Weekend will be calculated using a prorated weekly rate

If booking less than 7 nights during High Season, please click “inquire” for a quote or send us an email to rentals@kawarthacottagevacations.ca