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Georgian Bay Riverside Retreat

Lakefront villa with kitchen and patio

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Right at the mouth of Georgian Bay, Magnetawan River Cottages offer a serene retreat. Relax on the wrap-around deck, unwind in the 8-person hot tub and watch sunsets from many vantage points. With world-class fishing and boating opportunities nearby, you can boat to Algonquin Park or explore 30,000 islands.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15325 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Georgian Bay Riverside Retreat

Two beautiful cottages on the Magnetawan River, right at the mouth of Georgian Bay and the 30,000 Islands.
Relax on the huge wrap around deck and fish off the dock in 40’ deep water. Unwind in the 8 person hottub and watch the sun set from many vantage points.
Boat to the west on 175km long river right into Algonquin park or boat to the east 5 minutes into Georgian Bay 30,000 islands. With world class fishing, boating and hunting- you are surrounded by crown land across the river and behind the property.
In the winter months, the cottage is fully heated with forced air furnace and fireplace for ambiance.
Snowmobile trails surround the area and ice fishing is right outside the back door on the river.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,500 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 - 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please remove ALL garbage. A fee of $50/ bag will be charged for any garbage left behind.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

Property is also known as

Georgian Bay Riverside Retreat Private vacation home
Georgian Bay Riverside Retreat Unorganized Centre Parry Sound

About the area

Located in Unorganized Centre Parry Sound, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Grundy Lake Provincial Park and Lake Huron can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Key Marina. Visit our Unorganized Centre Parry Sound travel guide
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Britt, ON

What's nearby

  • Grundy lake provincial park. The park I had my first bear encounter. Nice place to visit but tons of bugs and deer flies.
    Grundy Lake Provincial Park
    20 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Gun Island
    7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Key Marina
    17 min drive - 23.3 km
  • French River Provincial Park
    26 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Sturgeon Bay Provincial Park
    30 min drive - 44.1 km

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Georgian Bay Riverside Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Georgian Bay Riverside Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Georgian Bay Riverside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Georgian Bay Riverside Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Georgian Bay Riverside Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Key Marina and Gun Island are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Georgian Bay Riverside Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Desmond S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage, the family had a wonderful time. Recommend some paddle boards or top mounted kayaks for all ages and skill levels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

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

Beautiful Surroundings

The surroundings are absolutely stunning. House is spacious, clean, and well-stocked of essentials. We were unable to connect to Wifi from the small cottage but the host tried her best to help and all communications were prompt.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

A wonderful week up at the cottage

Our week at the Georgian Bay River retreat went swimmingly! Beautiful cottage with nice swimming off the dock. We had many great meals both cooked in the kitchen and on the barbecue. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sorcha M.

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

Perfect for a relaxing weekend away from the city

We had a wonderful long weekend at Joanne's place. She was very responsive and accommodating. The house is lovely and spacious and very homely. The huge deck right on the river makes it perfect for relaxing, swimming and fishing and the hot tub tops it off! Would definitely stay here again and hopefully spot some bears across the river next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Nice cottage great waterfront

JoAnne was a wonderful host and the cottage was just as it looked on the website. My wife and I came with our 20 year old and their 20 year old partner, our 19 year old with their 20 year old partner, our 15 year old and two dogs. It was very clean and the dock and cottage couldn’t be closer to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

James S.

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

Beautiful Byng Inlet

The location is lovely, with cruising boats going by on a regular basis as they head for Georgian Bay or come in to provision at one of the marinas. The water is so deep and refreshing and the cottage has all the amenities one could ask for, including high quality internet. Whenever we had an issue, our host took care of it in short order.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

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

Great Getaway!

We had a wonderful stay at JoAnne’s property! From booking to checkout, JoAnne was quick to communicate and always accessible when needed. The property was extremely clean and we enjoyed spending our days on the amazing deck and fishing off the dock. The boats going by were an added piece of excitement for our infant son. The beds were extremely comfortable and there’s an abundance of kitchen equipment should you forget anything! Overall a wonderful trip and we look forward to booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson M.

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

Haven

Beautifully kept, clean and big house with plenty of room, storage and amenities. JoAnne was kind, promptly replied to all inquiries and went out of her way to ensure everything was set up for us. Hot tub and master bedroom was a huge bonus and kids loved the fishing and swimming all week. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Great place for family getaway!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Joanne's cottage. Very well equipped, very comfortable, and its position literally on the water is unique.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

dave c.

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

Good fishing and Relaxation

Very clean. Good fishing right from the dock and it is deep. Relaxing place to spend 4 nights and 5 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

Business Stay

Wonderful property. Everything was as it was described. Excellent communication with the host. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia I.

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

Great cottage for family

The cottage was beyond the expectations. The river was busy on the weekend with the motor boats but we managed to catch some fish. The host was nice and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David V.

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

Great weekend at Byng Inlet

A well set up property for a family or group get away to enjoy the relaxing scenery and pace along Georgian Bay. The wrap around deck right on the river is a great place to spend any part of day or evening. JoAnne is a very helpful and responsive host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Colleen N.

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

First family cottage experience

Overall we had an amazing time! Plenty of space for our family of 5, plus our dog. This was the first time our family has rented a cottage so nothing to compare to, but also nothing much to complain about.. Minor issue with the oven not heating properly but managed to work through that. The River was very busy with boat traffic which caused a ton of waves, but it made for a fun experience with the paddle boards we brought with us. We rented a power boat which made our time away much more enjoyable because we tubed every day possible. Sadly we tried fishing every day but caught nothing. Joanne was very responsive with our questions and inquiries.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jane T., Bolton, Ontario

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

Summer Cottaging

We had a wonderful time! This place was comfortable and spacious. Nice to have 2 fridges and we quite enjoyed the use of the hot tub. Great deck to lounge on. Great fishing areas. Swimming, however, was not ideal because of the boat traffic. We had a couple of interruptions during our stay with a shower leak and oven not working properly but it was easy to get a hold of the owner.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Donna & Brian C.

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

The Property was very nice. The location was perfect. was ideal.

Our overall experience was terrific. We would definitely consider renting the property again. Some minor issues didn't deter from the overall experience. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Week End Get Away

Beautiful Property, well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derrick G.

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

Great weekend getaway

The property is in excellent shape with amenities near by if you forgot to pack something. Great location for ice fishing in the winter. Joanne was extremely helpful and easy to contact if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

D C.

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

Wonderful Cottage

There were six adults looking for a kid free weekend for our anniversaries. This place was spacious enough that we didn't feel on top of one another. It was very well equipped with everything that you would need. We brought our own boat and the deep water near the dock was great as you weren't worried about hitting anything. Also the dock was a great place to fish off of. JoAnne was very responsive if we had a question, this was just a great place to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J., Oakville Ontario Canada

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

Beautiful place with excellent management

everything was as expected. It is a well managed and stocked home on the river with clean deep water. The river is busy with boats which we enjoyed but for swimming you'd want to stay close to the shore. Joanne was very responsive to our questions and needs and an excellent manager. There is no real town - and walking is on the quiet road. We really enjoyed our stay and would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Meny and Blair D.

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

Great day on the river

A lovely spacious home kept up by Joanne, a friendly host. The deck has sun all day including sunrise and sunset. The river is refreshing. We went by canoe out into the islands. Spectacular. The only issue worth recognizing is the boats go by, sometimes frequently, and do not slow down. The dock goes up and down and makes a racquet. This only happens during daytime and is over well before spectacular dinners on the deck. Nearby Grundy Lake Provincial Park offered us some more fun. Thanks Joanne
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Darquise E.

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

Waterfront cottage

Great week at wonderful location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage in a beautiful location

Our family of four had a terrific week! Cottage is elegant, spacious and well-equipped. All kinds of wildlife in the area (we watched bears on the opposite shore of the river from the living room window). Georgian Bay <10 minutes away in our rented boat. Enjoyed many hours sitting on and swimming around the dock, which has a great view. Joanne was a great host and very responsive. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

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

Amazing place with spectacular water views

My family and I just got back from our week long stay and had a great time. The cottage/home is very clean and spacious with views of the water from every just about every angle. The deck outside is a great place to sit and relax and enjoy the water views with crown land and forest in the background. JoAnne was very responsive whenever we had an inquiry and proved to be a a gracious host. The dock was beautiful and I especially appreciated the dock edge protection they have in place to protect your boat. I fished the Magnetawan River for the week and ironically enough hooked my largest from the rocks beside the cottage. We were very impressed overall and my only regret is that we didn’t book the 2 weeks when I had the chance. We will be returning for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025