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Beautiful open-concept cottage on Moon River! 10 Minute walk to Bala!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bala, Ontario
- Hardy Lake Provincial Park8 min drive
- Muskoka Lakes Winery9 min drive
- Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve13 min drive
- Muskoka, ON (YQA)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful open-concept cottage on Moon River! 10 Minute walk to Bala!
BY THE MOON
AREA
This Moon River gem is only a fifteen minute walk to the quintessential Tuesday night ski shows, The KEE, restaurants and all the amenities in the town of Bala! By The Moon is also conveniently located only 20 minutes away from both Gravenhurst and Port Carling, offering some of the best proximity to the most popular hubs in the Muskoka region!
PROPERTY
BY THE MOON is perched atop a slope that overlooks the lake and offers breathtaking northeast views of the surrounding area. The spacious deck is furnished with plenty of outdoor seating and dining areas, as well as a propane BBQ. The short staircase leads you down to the dock which is perfect for swimming, suntanning or entertaining guests.
INTERIOR
COTTAGE
KITCHEN
Beautiful, newly finished kitchen with a large island, high-end appliances and a bar area with a wine fridge.
DINING ROOM
Open-concept dining room table that can seat up to 12 people, and has a walkout to the deck.
GREAT ROOM
The Great Room boasts soaring ceilings, L-shaped leather couch, two wing chairs, a wood-burning fireplace and a walkout to the deck.
LIVING ROOM
The Living Room is furnished with cozy furniture, piano, and large TV.
BEDROOMS | BATHROOMS
COTTAGE
MAIN LEVEL
Bedroom 1 - Queen
Bathroom 1 - Full bath with double vanity and stand-alone shower
UPPER LEVEL
Bedroom 2 - 2 sets of bunk beds (Double in trundle, Double on bottom, Twin on top)
Bathroom 2 - Full bath with shower/tub combo and double vanity
Bedroom 3 - Queen
Bedroom 4 - Queen
Bedroom 5 - Primary King with ensuite
Bathroom 3 - Full bath with shower and standalone tub and double vanity
NOTABLE COTTAGE FEATURES
Northeast exposure
Propane BBQ
Piano
High-end appliances
Multiple outdoor seating areas
Built in 2016
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
2 Paddle Boards
Kayak
INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
This cottage is equipped with air conditioning and a generator
Multi-week rentals will include a weekly linen and towel refresh (linens & towels dropped off with used ones taken away)
All properties are outfitted with Jayne's 5-Star Quality White Linens, BBQ, Unlimited Internet/WIFI, Smart Tv(s), Laundry Facilities, Dishwasher, Drip Coffee Maker, Vacuum and Cleaning Supplies.
Jayne's Signature White Linens & Turnover Cleaning Fee is $660 per rental
PARKING
6 cars
COTTAGE RULES
Maximum 12 guests
Non-smoking cottage
Pets considered, must sign a Pet Waiver
Check-in time 4:00 pm
Check-out time 10:00 am
AREA
This Moon River gem is only a fifteen minute walk to the quintessential Tuesday night ski shows, The KEE, restaurants and all the amenities in the town of Bala! By The Moon is also conveniently located only 20 minutes away from both Gravenhurst and Port Carling, offering some of the best proximity to the most popular hubs in the Muskoka region!
PROPERTY
BY THE MOON is perched atop a slope that overlooks the lake and offers breathtaking northeast views of the surrounding area. The spacious deck is furnished with plenty of outdoor seating and dining areas, as well as a propane BBQ. The short staircase leads you down to the dock which is perfect for swimming, suntanning or entertaining guests.
INTERIOR
COTTAGE
KITCHEN
Beautiful, newly finished kitchen with a large island, high-end appliances and a bar area with a wine fridge.
DINING ROOM
Open-concept dining room table that can seat up to 12 people, and has a walkout to the deck.
GREAT ROOM
The Great Room boasts soaring ceilings, L-shaped leather couch, two wing chairs, a wood-burning fireplace and a walkout to the deck.
LIVING ROOM
The Living Room is furnished with cozy furniture, piano, and large TV.
BEDROOMS | BATHROOMS
COTTAGE
MAIN LEVEL
Bedroom 1 - Queen
Bathroom 1 - Full bath with double vanity and stand-alone shower
UPPER LEVEL
Bedroom 2 - 2 sets of bunk beds (Double in trundle, Double on bottom, Twin on top)
Bathroom 2 - Full bath with shower/tub combo and double vanity
Bedroom 3 - Queen
Bedroom 4 - Queen
Bedroom 5 - Primary King with ensuite
Bathroom 3 - Full bath with shower and standalone tub and double vanity
NOTABLE COTTAGE FEATURES
Northeast exposure
Propane BBQ
Piano
High-end appliances
Multiple outdoor seating areas
Built in 2016
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
2 Paddle Boards
Kayak
INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
This cottage is equipped with air conditioning and a generator
Multi-week rentals will include a weekly linen and towel refresh (linens & towels dropped off with used ones taken away)
All properties are outfitted with Jayne's 5-Star Quality White Linens, BBQ, Unlimited Internet/WIFI, Smart Tv(s), Laundry Facilities, Dishwasher, Drip Coffee Maker, Vacuum and Cleaning Supplies.
Jayne's Signature White Linens & Turnover Cleaning Fee is $660 per rental
PARKING
6 cars
COTTAGE RULES
Maximum 12 guests
Non-smoking cottage
Pets considered, must sign a Pet Waiver
Check-in time 4:00 pm
Check-out time 10:00 am
Property manager
Jayne McCaw
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bala
Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Muskoka and Hardy Lake Provincial Park, while Bala's Museum and Muskoka Lakes Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Bala, Ontario
What's nearby
- Lake Muskoka - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Bala's Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Hardy Lake Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
- Muskoka Lakes Winery - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
- Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Clear Lake Brewing Co - 5 min drive
- Muskoka Lakes Winery - 9 min drive
- Don's Bakery - 12 min walk
- Hook and Ladder - 2 min drive
- Kee to Bala - 10 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Jayne McCaw
Jayne McCaw, has been involved in luxury cottage rentals in Muskoka for the last 5 years and recently launched Jayne's Cottages in 2014.
A message from Jayne, Owner of Jayne's Cottages:
As a child, I grew up with the sandy beach of Lake Huron in my backyard. I went to university and settled in Toronto with my family and made my living selling computer software. I starting visiting Muskoka in the summertime and fell in love with the peacefulness and natural beauty of the surroundings. Shortly thereafter we bought a cottage, which was quite an investment, but my family has never regretted it!
Working full time however only allowed my family a 2 week vacation, so we all agreed that we would rent to cover our property expenses and to afford to take exotic family trips overseas. Renting our cottage has allowed my family to experience other special places, like Provence and Tuscany.
Despite the alarming storms that can rush in, Muskoka has a certain “joie de vivre” about it. Blue skies, gorgeous lakes, quaint villages and sunshine nearly everyday certainly helps keep a smile on everyone’s face. Over our years in Muskoka, I have met charming people who have also fallen in love with this magical part of Ontario and who have purchased beautiful cottage properties that they visit frequently. While they are away from Muskoka, I take excellent care of their homes and host their visitors who come from all over the world to enjoy this beautifully scenic Canadian location that is especially close to my heart.
My goal with Jayne’s Cottages is to help both the cottage owner and our vacationing guests make the most of their Muskoka experience. I would love to help you too! Please be in touch!
A message from Jayne, Owner of Jayne's Cottages:
As a child, I grew up with the sandy beach of Lake Huron in my backyard. I went to university and settled in Toronto with my family and made my living selling computer software. I starting visiting Muskoka in the summertime and fell in love with the peacefulness and natural beauty of the surroundings. Shortly thereafter we bought a cottage, which was quite an investment, but my family has never regretted it!
Working full time however only allowed my family a 2 week vacation, so we all agreed that we would rent to cover our property expenses and to afford to take exotic family trips overseas. Renting our cottage has allowed my family to experience other special places, like Provence and Tuscany.
Despite the alarming storms that can rush in, Muskoka has a certain “joie de vivre” about it. Blue skies, gorgeous lakes, quaint villages and sunshine nearly everyday certainly helps keep a smile on everyone’s face. Over our years in Muskoka, I have met charming people who have also fallen in love with this magical part of Ontario and who have purchased beautiful cottage properties that they visit frequently. While they are away from Muskoka, I take excellent care of their homes and host their visitors who come from all over the world to enjoy this beautifully scenic Canadian location that is especially close to my heart.
My goal with Jayne’s Cottages is to help both the cottage owner and our vacationing guests make the most of their Muskoka experience. I would love to help you too! Please be in touch!
What makes this property unique
Striking, open-concept cottage on Moon River! Soaring ceilings! Window walls! Massive double sided fireplace! Only a stones throw away from the Monday night ski shows in Bala! Close proximity to the amenities of Port Carling & Gravenhurst!
Languages:
English, French
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