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Escape to Muskoka's serene heart, where this luxurious cottage offers an ultimate lakefront retreat. Unwind in the entertainment area, explore with kayaks, paddleboards and bikes at your disposal or simply relax with high-speed WiFi and satellite TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms5 bathrooms650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Featured on TV 2026! Large Luxury Muskoka Waterfront Lakehouse ~ Winsley Cottage

  • Welcome to The Winsley Cottage — a large, luxury Muskoka waterfront retreat just minutes from the heart of Huntsville.

    This 7,000+ sq ft lakefront home is designed for unforgettable getaways, whether you’re gathering with family, friends, or colleagues. Featuring 8 spacious bedrooms—each with two queen beds—it comfortably accommodates a variety of group sizes and sleeping arrangements. Set on a private 3-acre property surrounded by pristine Muskoka nature, it offers the perfect blend of upscale comfort, relaxation, and convenience.

    Recently upgraded and featured on CBS’ “Staycation” (airing 2026), the property now includes a large in-ground Hydrapool spa (see NOTES below), a fully converted games and entertainment room, and an upgraded outdoor dining space with a covered grilling area—all designed to elevate your stay.

    Guests enjoy a true “home away from home” experience with:

    High-end linens, towels & bathrobes (2 per room)

    High-speed WiFi & satellite TV

    Complimentary use of kayaks, paddle boards, canoe & bikes

    Expansive indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces

    Completely private with no shared spaces, The Winsley is tailored to provide a seamless and personalized experience—from pre-arrival guidance to local recommendations—so you can fully relax and enjoy everything Muskoka has to offer.

    Luxury. Privacy. Location. Experience Muskoka the way it was meant to be.



    (PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING)
    * All rates are based on occupancy of up to 10 guests; the maximum allowable
    ** Primary guest are required to complete a rental agreement prior to the reserved stay on behalf of the group
    *** This property is a licensed short term rental accommodation by the Town Of Huntsville. The applicable MAT (municipal accommodation tax) is collected and remitted as part of your reservation. Those fees are included within the nightly rate
    **** The Hydrapool Spa is optional to use during your stay. A one time Sanitization Fee of $300 is added to all applicable bookings that request access. The service will be completed prior to the associated reservation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 7,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Discuss event with host prior to booking

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Note from host: Discuss event with host prior to booking
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Huntsville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery and Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Muskoka Heritage Place and Dyer Memorial. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling. Visit our Huntsville travel guide
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Huntsville, ON

What's nearby

  • Arrowhead Provincial Park
    Arrowhead Provincial Park
    24 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Waseosa Lake
    1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Lake Vernon
    18 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater
    23 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Muskoka Heritage Place
    24 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen
    22 min drive
  • McDonald's
    23 min drive
  • Subway
    21 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    21 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Featured on TV 2026! Large Luxury Muskoka Waterfront Lakehouse ~ Winsley Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Featured on TV 2026! Large Luxury Muskoka Waterfront Lakehouse ~ Winsley Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Featured on TV 2026! Large Luxury Muskoka Waterfront Lakehouse ~ Winsley Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Featured on TV 2026! Large Luxury Muskoka Waterfront Lakehouse ~ Winsley Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Featured on TV 2026! Large Luxury Muskoka Waterfront Lakehouse ~ Winsley Cottage located?

This Huntsville cottage is on the beach, steps from Waseosa Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hutcheson Beach and Fairy Lake. Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery and Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Featured on TV 2026! Large Luxury Muskoka Waterfront Lakehouse ~ Winsley Cottage Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Better than advertised

The house and entire property were even better than advertised. Extremely clean and set up to easily host families. Everything that you could need for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway was included. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela K.

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

Home away from Home

This is our second year at this "home away from home". This property absolutely meets our requirement of a clean, fun family holiday cottage for adults and children. Loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Quiet relaxation

This is the second time that we have stayed at this property with our extended family. It is exactly as advertised and easily accomodates larger families. We love that everyrhing we need to relax and enjoy ourselves is included with the property (bikes, kayaks, SUPs, games...) so all we have to donis show up. The location is quiet and scenic amd makes for a perfect get away. Norm is very easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Girls Weekend

The property was fabulous. We had twelve women and the number of bedrooms, the size of the kitchen, the two refrigerators, two dishwashers, two stoves and ovens were out of this world. It was so clean and well taken care of. Can’t say enough good things about the place. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inge F.

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

Lovely Thanksgiving Weekend Family Experience

We enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving weekend at this beautiful, well-equipped and inviting facility with four generations of our family. The cottage is so spacious with something for everyone. The kitchen was a dream to work in with everything you could possibly need to host a beautiful weekend. The media room, the games room, the amazing view of the lake - everything was perfect. There was truly something for everyone. The hosts were very helpful and supportive. You couldn't ask for a better location or cottage to enjoy family time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M.

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

Great stay!

Perfect stay. Everything was as advertised and exceeded our expectations. Absolutely loved it. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

What a Great Place

There were 16 of us staying and the place was everything we thought it would be and more. It had everything we needed, from entertainment to space to every little utensil in the kitchen. What a fun weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

80th Birthday Celebration

Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Family New Year 2022

Excellent, spacious just perfect in size for our family of 15. Rainy weekend so we stayed inside the whole three days. The home had everything we needed to keep everyone busy. Nothing we needed was missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Best Cottage for Large Group

Perfect cottage. Everything is thought of by property owner. 8 bedrooms, each has 2 queen beds. Perfect for a large group. Basement rec room area so great for hanging out. Outdoor areas were perfect as well for corn hole and frisbee and hanging out by the water. Kitchen has more than enough of everything. 2 commerical fridges and freezers. 2 ovens. 2 drip coffee machines. Cottage is perfect. Zero complaints. Book it while you can, you wont regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Perfection!

Our group of 8 adults and 4 children had a peaceful and relaxing week at this amazing vacation retreat. The beauty of the lake combined with the stunning home made this a vacation to treasure. The home is abundantly spacious and exceptionally comfortable. The kitchen is a chef’s dream; the boats for the lake were used multiple times every day. The garage is equipped with life vests as well as a variety of bikes, outdoor games, and high chairs. There is plenty of outdoor seating as well as a fire pit. We spent hours on the porch reading, playing games, and enjoying the beauty of the lake. The downstairs game area, exercise room, and theater added to everyone’s enjoyment. The house is decorated beautifully and filled with absolutely everything needed to make our visit comfortable and easy. Although we spent most of our time at the house, the surrounding area has a lot to offer: beautiful parks and fun towns to visit. And, finally, communicating with the owner was fantastic! He always answered promptly and was a great source of information for the surrounding area. Thank you Norm and Julie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

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

Winsley house has it all! They have thought of everything and made our stay so amazing.

The owners have done an amazing job outfitting their property to easily host large groups or multiple families. The amenities are amazing and we’re enjoyed immensely this past weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose-Anne S.

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

Family Holiday

Beautiful cottage on a small quiet lake. This was the second year we stayed at this property. The cottage easily accommodated my parents, my daughter’s family and my siblings (and their families). It is well equipped, beautifully furnished and is very comfortable. Norm is very responsive to any questions. Our family very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela K.

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

Perfect family vacation

This cottage is perfect for the extended family that wants to get together for a vacation but is still large enough that everyone can "have their own space". Appropriate for all age groups. Something for everyone to do! Our grandchildren had a ball at the waters edge and running and playing on the property in a very safe environment. Movie room was a big hit with them as well. Everything was clean, in good working order and host was very available for any questions we had. Overall had a terrific family holiday!! Hope to repeat again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

Outstanding Vacation home

Our family of 12 (7 adults and 5 children) enjoyed our summer vacation at the "Winsley House' very much. Everyone's expectations were not only met but exceeded. There is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy themselves. The beach area was great for our 2 & 4 year old and all of the water crafts were used daily by everyone and the theatre was an added bonus. Thank you for providing a clean, wonderful home in a beautiful setting that everyone enjoyed. 5 stars!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve r.

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

Great for Family

A very well appointed “ set up” for large groups . It is purpose built . We had three families with little kids and the property worked very well. Toys , boats , everything thought out .. The property would also work for adult groups as well, as long as everyone understands this is a very quiet lake setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Just d.

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

Amazing stay. Awesome place

Very good place, with all amenities you wish for. The theatre didn’t work at first, but they sent someone and fixed the issue immediately, which was very appreciated. Great stay, great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Good experience

Nice property and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

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

Girl’s weekend getaway

This property continues to be spectacular. The owners are very responsive and helpful and the property is gorgeous. Everything you could want or need is at your disposal. We have rented several times and will continue to do so again and again. Until next time…
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tali B.

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

Excellent!!

I stayed here with several family members and we loved it! Lots to do even in the winter months. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne T.

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

for family gardering

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

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

Ladies Getaway

A wonderful stay at this property! It is a beautiful and well equipped house with everything your heart can desire. Both indoors and outdoors are absolutely perfect with so many activities to choose from. The owner is very responsive and helpful. Wouldn’t hesitate to book it again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Amazing Property!

This is our second stay at this cottage and we hope to come back again every year! This property is amazing in every way. The owners have thought of every single detail you can imagine. I can't recommend this property more! It's perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Experience of a lifetime

The property was spectacular. The house was something you see only on TV. The property owners put so many personal touches to the property. It lacked nothing. There was so much to do on the property. Everything in the home was in excellent condition The best part was the home theatre. There are no words to describe the beauty of the view. The property owners were very easy to communicate with. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We will definitely visit again and recommend this property to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felice V B.

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

Fantastic!

Everything you need plus!! Very much recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021