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A two-story house with a wooden deck and a stone wall in front. - Muskoka Cottage Living (Huntsville)
A room with a bed, a striped pillow, and a large artwork depicting a boat on a wooden wall. - Muskoka Cottage Living (Huntsville)
A corner dining area with a round table and six chairs, large windows with blinds, and wooden flooring. - Muskoka Cottage Living (Huntsville)
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A red house with white trim, a chimney, and a number '154' sign. - Muskoka Cottage Living (Huntsville)
You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Muskoka Cottage Living . Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Muskoka Cottage Living

  • Look no further. This rustic generational cottage on beautiful Mary Lake can sleep up to 6 people comfortably, and allows you to enjoy all the beauty of Muskoka from a very desirable and convenient location between Huntsville and Port Sydney. If you are looking for a relaxing week in Muskoka, watching the deer or wild turkey walk by while you are drinking your morning coffee … look no further!

    Some details about our cottage –
    Bedrooms - There are three bedrooms. The master bedroom is equipped with a brand new king size bed, which has direct access onto the deck. The second bedroom has two single beds. The third bedroom has a unique flare – it is a separate access guest suite that has a queen size bed and a set of bunk beds which looks out directly onto the firepit. This suite is great if there are multiple families sharing the rental, which gives you some added privacy throughout your stay. Please ensure to supply your own linens and towels.

    Living / Bathroom - There is one full bathroom, as well as full laundry available. The bathroom is brand new, equipped with top of the line fixtures so you don't miss any of the comforts of home. There is a woodstove, along with Laz-Z-Boy furniture for your comfort. WiFi and Bell Satellite are available. A Napoleon barbecue is on site for your use as well as a Kuraig Coffee maker that takes pods or will make a pot of coffee from grounds.

    Water Access – the water access directly across from this cottage with a perfect hard sandy bottom for swimming, which is a shared access. There is no dock available for mooring a boat, but day use is available in Port Sydney. Port Sydney beach is also very close by and has a beautiful beach, docks and launch for day use of boats. Alternatively, Arrowhead Provincial Park is also close by with great amenities for day use.

    Firepit – there is an area for having those great campfire memories. On site, there are 6 brand new adirondack chairs for your use. We advise all renters to bring their own firewood, and enjoy the fire responsibly. Should you not want to cook over the open fire, there is a BBQ on site for your use.

    The location of the cottage couldn't be better. It is 5 minutes off Hwy 11, close to Huntsville, Port Sydney and Bracebridge. Take a drive into Port Sydney and enjoy their public beach, or take a ride down the rock falls! Head into Huntsville for dinner out, and come back to the cottage for s'mores!

    If I haven't answered all your questions, please feel free to message me. We want all of our cottagers to have the best experience, so answering all your questions beforehand is very important to us.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside cottage. Outside smoking allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

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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 11:00 AM

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

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside cottage. Outside smoking allowed

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Huntsville is home to this cottage. North Granite Ridge Golf Club and Lions Lookout are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arrowhead Provincial Park and Big East River Provincial Park. Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater and Canada Summit Centre are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Huntsville travel guide
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Huntsville, ON

What's nearby

  • A glacial lake surrounded by forested hills.
    Arrowhead Provincial Park
    16 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Mary Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater
    14 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course
    20 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course
    22 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    13 min drive
  • Circle K
    14 min drive
  • Swiss Chalet
    13 min drive
  • Canvas Brewing Co.
    14 min drive
  • Subway
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Muskoka Cottage Living pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Muskoka Cottage Living ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Muskoka Cottage Living ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Muskoka Cottage Living ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Muskoka Cottage Living located?

Situated in Huntsville, this cottage is steps from Mary Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Port Sydney Beach and Port Sydney Falls. Fairy Lake and Avery Beach Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Muskoka Cottage Living Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cottage near the lake

We had a wonderful stay at Muskoka cottage. The quietness, the nature, the good beds and surroundings were awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

As advertised…beautiful area

This property was as advertised, neat, relatively clean and had everything we needed. Would stay again for another girls weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

This quaint cottage was in a perfect location, close to everywhere you'd want to be in the Huntsville area. Beds were comfortable and bedrooms were spacious. The outdoor space was lovely and we enjoyed a lot of time out on the deck. The area was quiet and peaceful. Overall, enjoyed this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The cutest little cottage

My family and I enjoyed a lovely weekend here. The kids loved playing outside, exploring and the water access was just across the street. Public beach within a short drive and about 30 minutes from Santa's Village. We loved it here and will definitely plan on coming back 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

Cottage was clean and cozy. Perfect for the 2 of us. Bed linens and bath towels are not provided so make sure to bring your own.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cottage

Our group had a great stay at this cottage. We stayed just for a weekend, but felt like we should have stayed a week. Really lovely location, close to the water, great fire pit for relaxing at night, bbq, and anything you’d need in a kitchen. The water was a little yellow with a copper smell, but we anticipated this and had brought our own water for drinking and cooking so it didn’t impact us at all but felt worth mentioning. Overall a great stay in a wonderful location. Already looking forward to the next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overall Great Stay

Great quiet location, with a beautiful yard to have a late night campfire. the cottage itself was cozy. the tv and internet was nice to keep the kids entertained with shows while we cooked and the walk down the road and to the lake was nice. We planned well with brining our own water jug and pump and coffee machine, I'm not a huge fan of sharing things that touch my water. but having the option of using the supplied equipment is a nice touch. Overall for the price it was a very nice stay. -Darren
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

My family and I stayed for a week. The over all cleanliness of the cottage was ok. There was a problem in the primary bedroom with mouse droppings, they were everywhere including on the bed. My daughter in law dealt with it and cleaned the room. The water was yellow but cleared a bit after a few days. The cottage is close to several amenities. The water access was not ideal for small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
I loved everything except there is no towel and bed sheets also dogs hair everywhere in the cottage management sent the welcoming package half an hour before we checked in I have message him way before to see if there is anything that we need to be aware of like there is no towel I would of bring my own also the bed sheets
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay, minor hiccups

The property is very beautiful and well located. The amenities are good as advertised, except for the barbecue that was very dirty and its propane tank that was empty. The owner answered my questions about this and reimbursed us for refilling the tank. The shower and beds are very good. The access to the lake is steep, but manageable; you need to carry chairs and drinks, and the space is very limited (3 people max). We used one of the canoes multiple times. Carrying it up and down to the lake can be done by two fit people. We are very sensitive to smells, so we were happy that this place was clean and did not have any mold. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, very clean home and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene Setting

It was an absolutely beautiful serene setting ! I enjoyed my stay …would definitely go again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Peaceful

Cottage was nice and cozy. My kids loved it there and it was a beautiful location and very peaceful. The only thing I would say is it could use a bit of a better cleaning but on the whole we enjoyed our stay and would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little red cottage

Weather and area was beautiful! Lake lovely. Steep hill to get to the water and no dock to sit on. Lot and cottage was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Red

Over all it is good place to stay if you can manage with one bathroom. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pros and Cons

Great location, close to water, quiet neighborhood. However not sure why water is yellow and sandy. Also AC and bed sheets would be nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Little Red

Little red was absolutely amazing! Aside from the family of ants that were in the ensuite room and the misperception of the lake being right outside the cottage me and my friend highly enjoyed this destination! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fall colours

Beautiful time! Cottage was perfect for our stay, would stay again, maybe next summer! Only thing if you have a large group only 1 bathroom which was a normal thing back in the day! Lol
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

My friends and I (a group of 6) stayed at this location over the May 2-4 weekend and we had a great time. The property was clean and tidy and had a very welcoming atmosphere. The location was absolutely beautiful and calming. Communication with the owner was easy and stress-free. Overall great experience and would recommend it to friends and family. No disappointments within the group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication
Lake being so close to property was definitely a plus for us. Place was not clean as we were expecting their were spider webs in whole house, dryer was completely filled with dust and few more things.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area , could be cleaner, water yellow

The area is beautiful & cottage as described. Could be cleaner - some hair, dusty bathroom counter, popcorn on floor. Biggest concern was the yellow water- like really yellow. Emailed homeowner to ask if it was safe to even cook with or bathe in, with no response . We had to go out and buy bottled water for cooking and drinking. Keurig didn’t work , which meant the coffee pot didn’t either. Also the baseboard heaters didn’t heat well- make sure you take wood for wood stove if it’s cold out. We enjoyed our time, but likely wouldn’t choose this one again unless water issue was fixed .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not good for families - Beware!

Stayed here for one week with husband and 4 kids. Mouse droppings on the kitchen counters and in cupboards on arrival. Cleaner had to return for mess thru out the house. Pots and pans rusted and dented unusable. Bbq wouldn’t light. Stove smoked out the house when lit. Coffee maker full of mold. MICE ran thru the living room and kitchen all night. Host said he wasn’t aware of mouse problem but multiple traps under kitchen sink. We had to set them up and trapped multiple mice. Husband had to take our disabled son home early after multiple nights of him not sleeping due to the stress of the mice infestation. House smells of wet dog and urine. Water access was not suitable and pictures are not of what it looks like currently and had to drive to public beach daily as we didn’t want to be in the house with all the mice everyday. Would not rent again!!! Host was made aware of issue and resent the cleaner said he would check in with us at end of the week. No follow up after this terrible week. This was our one trip this summer and this house was not for families. This house has been partied out and not set up for families. Everything is dirty and We feel ripped off and disappointed. This rental cost us eating out more then we wanted too and lots of gas as we had to drive to an actual beach we could hang out at. We spent all our summer vacation budget on this house and we’re left with 4 disappointed kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but there are a few areas where cleanliness and communication could be improved.When we arrived, there were several small issues that affected the initial experience. Communication from the host was slow at the start, to receive a response on our first evening, which would have been especially helpful on check-in day.Cleanliness was also a concern on arrival, with cigarette butts scattered around the yard. While we cleaned the immediate area we used, the outdoor space should have been fully prepared prior to guest arrival.The BBQ grill had a broken control knob, and the TV required troubleshooting before we were able to get it working ourselves, which wasn’t expected upon arrival.There was also no clear information provided about whether the tap water was safe to drink, which led to some confusion until we learned to use the water cooler instead.Overall, the property has good potential and is reasonably priced, but with improved cleanliness standards, more proactive communication, and a few small upgrades, it would offer a noticeably better guest experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Fall colour escape

The cabin was very clean and tidy. The kitchen very well stocked with everything you would need for cooking meals. Beds were very comfortable. However, lighting in the living, dining and kitchen was poor. I am an avid reader and enjoy a good book when away from home. Due to the lighting I could not read. A reading light and also a table lamp in the living room would be nice. Another area was the security cameras on the outside of the house. It was very intimidating to sit out on the deck knowing there was a camera on us. Therefore we did not wish to sit out there. We were only advised of the cameras after having booked the cabin. The listing should also make people aware to bring their own water.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022