Beautiful family cottage with spectacular view on Picturesque Paint Lake

Southeast exposure with lots of sun on the dock with great shade as day goes on. Have your morning coffee enjoying the gorgeous sunrise with plenty of sunshine and warmth. Located in the best area of Muskoka in Algonquin Highland where you can see the breathtaking hills and most beautiful landscape.

Not far from Algonquin Park, Bracebridge and Huntsville (sort of in between them). The cottage offers a living and dining area with windows that allow you to enjoy the stunning view of the beautiful island on Paint Lake. The cottage is located 5 minutes away from Quint Touristic Downtown Dorset with great restaurants, coffee shops, Robinson’s food store, Old Mill Marina for boat rentals and great gift shops. You can also access Lake of Bays through a small creek.

The cottage provides amazing seating areas to relax. You can create wonderful memories while enjoying dinner made in the fully equipped kitchen. Share great conversations while on the dining area on the deck at the gazebo while the kids enjoy the freedom to play in the swings, slide set, racket games and safe proof trampoline.

Enjoy the day in the clear water that offers a gradual entry to the lake, great swimming and fishing specially for bass.

Relax while savoring the warmth of the outdoor fire pit near the lake for evening entertainment, or simply reading a book on our swing, while enjoying great music on the indoor and outdoor Bluetooth speakers.

The cottage is nestled away from roads, in a quiet atmosphere.

Province: Ontario
Region: Lake of Bays
Municipality: Lake of Bays
Nearest Towns: Dorset (5 km), Baysville (25 km), Huntsville (40km), Bracebridge (40 km)
Nearest City: Dorset (5.1 km)
Nearest Large City: Huntsville (40 km), Bracebridge(40 km)
Nearest Hospital: South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site – Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, Bracebridge (45 km)
Body of Water: Paint lake
Nearest Ski Area: Hidden Valley, Huntsville (40 km)
Nearest Boat Launch: Paint Lake Road (3 km)
Nearest Marina: Old Mill, Dorset (5 km)
Nearest Beach: Dwight (20 km)
Nearest Golf Course: Bracebridge (35 km)

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

3 Bedrooms:

Upper Level:

• Bedroom #1: king bed
• Bedroom #2: bunk bed (double over single)

Lower Level:

• Bedroom #3: bunk bed (double over single)

Sofa bed (double) by dining area

2 Bathrooms:

Main Level:

• Bathroom #1: 4 pc (sink, toilet, shower, bathtub)

Lower Level:

• Bathroom #2: 3 pc (sink, toilet, shower)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Cottage water: well water – not potable (not drinkable) – please bring your own bottled drinking water
• Indoor entertainment:  TVs, DVD player, CD player, board games, indoor and outdoor built in Bluetooth speakers
• Kitchen details: fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and kettle
• Dyson vacuum
• Crate for pet

WiFi:

• Internet source: Xplornet – satellite
• Quality of service: good
• Allocated bandwidth of 5 GB per week
• Charge for overage of $20/GB

Cell Phone Coverage:

• Quality of service:  good
• Signal: LTE, 4G
• Carriers that work: Bell, Rogers, Telus
• Can utilize a hotspot

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION  

• 3 parking spots
• Charcoal BBQ
• Flat property until lake shore allowance
• Child/elderly friendly
• Waterfront: approx. 100 ft
• Excellent swimming
• Dock: 40 x 6 ft with an existing ladder – not suitable to hold an 18’ – 21” bowrider/pleasure/ski type
• Small sandy area
• Water level is very low at ankle level then increases very gradually
• Very little weeds in the very shallow area – no weeds at all once at head level of water
• Water is 5 feet deep off the dock
• The lake is good for motorboats, water skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking
• Includes a canoe, kayak, 2 stand up paddle boards and yellow playmat for kids
• Deck: approx. 500 sq.ft. – gazebo with table and chairs and seating area
• Very private
• Gorgeous view
• Cottage faces southeast

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

• BRENDA TURNOUR ART STUDIO
  Art, crafts and museum displays best reflect the local culture and history of Dorset and its surrounding areas. Every year there are arts tours throughout Muskoka and Haliburton. On long weekends during the summer in Dorset you will find local artisans selling their wares at venues such as the Parkette and the Rec Centre.
• DORSET HERITAGE MUSEUM AND INFORMATION CENTRE
  The Dorset Heritage Museum reflects our past, present and future with interesting exhibits for visitors of all ages. Every year there is something new to see and explore.
• BIGWIN STEAMSHIP
  Come and visit the newly refurbished Lake of Bays Marine Museum located on Main Street, by the bridge. You can relive history by taking a cruise on the SS Bigwin during one of its schedules cruises or for a special event. Learn more about the history of the lake, check out some remarkable local art, and purchase some novelty SS Bigwin items.

TESTIMONIALS

We had a wonderful family vacation. The cottage is very comfortable. Accommodated 6 adults and 2 small kids with no issues. Lots of seating everywhere inside and out. The lake and location are absolutely PERFECT. The kids (age 4 and 5) could wade in the water barefoot and with no reeds. The canoe and paddle boat were great. The trampoline and other kid ‘toys’ were great entertainment. We will definitely be back soon. – Pamela (Aug 2022)

We had the pleasure to stay at Picturesque Paint Lake Cottage October 2021 over our Thanksgiving holiday.  There were 6 of us, 2 parents and 4 young adult children.  Kawartha Cottages was great to deal with from the start and we had direct communication with the owner who answered all our questions (before our vacation and during our stay at the cottage). Our 2 pets loved the cottage and the cottage was well equipped for them. The beds were very comfortable and the 2 bathrooms were much needed with 6 people. The kitchen is a ‘cottage kitchen’ but had everything we needed for cooking and baking during the week we were there. We enjoyed the outdoor space.  The deck is a great place to watch the sun rise!  We also enjoyed the kayak and paddle board. The charcoal bbq was great and the bonfire pit was were we spent our evenings. We love Dorset so the location was fantastic.  We went on several hikes in the area and enjoyed a day in Huntsville. This is a cottage property.  If you are looking for a ‘cottage’ vacation (with very comfy beds) this is it!! -Sincerely, The Young’s Oct 2021

Notes

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

Max 6 people

• Check in: Friday 4 pm
• Check out: Friday 11 am
• Some flexibility during low and mid season

Cleaning Service: Included (at the end of your vacation dates)
One small pet under 10 lbs. - no fee

Extra Fees (Optional):

• Linens: King/Queen/Double $25.00, Single $15.00 (for out of country guests only)
• Towels: $5.00 each (for out of country guests only)

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