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Beautiful 3 bedroom chalet like cottage on Lake Muskoka: family friendly

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View of the front of the cottage from the top of the dock stairs.
View of the open concept livingroom and dining room
Entrance to the cottage from the driveway
Welcome to Barlochan Lookout!
Patio set that seats 6 on the sunny deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Torrance, ON
  • Lake Muskoka
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hardy Lake Provincial Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful 3 bedroom chalet like cottage on Lake Muskoka: family friendly

Newly built 3 bedroom, year round 2 level cottage on beautiful Lake Muskoka.
Enjoy the scenic view from the wall of windows from the living room, dining room and kitchen. This open concept cottage invites you to relax and take in the view of the lake and the surrounding forest. The second level has a loft with a futon, and a Primary bedroom with an ensuite.
The cottage is perched on Muskoka granite, and there are multiple stairs down to the dock. But once on the dock, you won't want to leave.


Minimum 2 night stay during the off season ( Sept. to June ); minimum 5 night rentals from June to Sept..
Must be 25 years of age to rent.
No smoking on property.
No diving from the dock.
No pets.
No fireworks.
No firearms.
No illegal drugs on property.
6 guests maximum occupancy: no day guests allowed unless prior agreed to by Owner, and must vacate property by 8 pm.
Exceeding occupancy limit will result in cancellation of the reservation immediately.
No crypto mining.
Must have home insurance that covers vacation rentals.
The renter must sign and abide by the Township of Muskoka Lakes Code of Conduct ( this will be emailed to the Renter once they have rented the cottage), and must sign a Rental Agreement.

Property manager

Tara Smith

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No extra guests unless approved by the owner in advance.
No diving from the dock.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Muskoka Lakes

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gravenhurst Narrows Lighthouse and Muskoka Steamships are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Santa's Village and Bracebridge Fair Grounds. Travelling with kids? Consider High Falls Water Park and Bracebridge Resource Management Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Torrance, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake Muskoka - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hardy Lake Provincial Park - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 23 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 27 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Santa's Village - 45 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 25 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clear Lake Brewing Co - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Creative Plate Eatery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sushi by the Water - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Milford Bay Café & Corner Store - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Taste at Touchstone - ‬50 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 3 bedroom chalet like cottage on Lake Muskoka: family friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 3 bedroom chalet like cottage on Lake Muskoka: family friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 3 bedroom chalet like cottage on Lake Muskoka: family friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 3 bedroom chalet like cottage on Lake Muskoka: family friendly located?

This family-friendly Muskoka Lakes cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Muskoka and Hardy Lake Provincial Park. Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve and Bala's Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing fall colours and get away
Absolutely loved everything about our stay- absolutely stunning location and cabin, very thoughtful in all the little details - I’d love to return someday
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 day getaway
Property was in great shape, clean, spacious and all amenities were great. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Lakehouse
We had a lovely 4 nights. Tara and Ken met us at cottage and showed us around. Excellent hosts. Cottage is fully equipped with all you need for a very comfortable stay. Best bit of it for us was sitting quietly on the huge deck relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrilyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Wonderful few days, great hosts, immaculately clean, view is perfection, we felt very at home. Will come back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage experience
We had a great week at the cottage—everything was well done at the cottage and all the amenities were fantastic. Tara and Ken are wonderful hosts. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mists of Avalon
A place of refuge and discovery! Since we had some misty drizzly weather the mists of Avalon came to mind.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome
awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cottage
Ken was very nice and took the time to show us around the property. We stayed for two nights and wished we booked longer! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEVE N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing better than cottage life
Amazing cottage over looking the lake. Enjoyed the large dock and fire pit to sit back and relax. The new cottage was fully equipped, spacious and extremely comfortable. Tara was an amazing host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quality & Professional
Owners are close by and are professional, kind and welcoming. The property is beautiful, beds are comfortable, and the dock (and view) are everything you associate to staying at a cottage in Muskoka.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
Really enjoyed the lake view and the large window in the living room. The property also had many household items that were very useful including board games in the TV cabinet. Note that the living room couches seat 5 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirish C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage at Barlochan Lookout
Loved our stay! Right on the lake. Simply amazing. Built and designed by ken and his son. All details were attended to from purofief water to lovely linens. Spacious and new. Well maintained by wonderful hosts. They even brought us kindling wood and fire starters. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fit our needs well
Only issue was the upstairs bedroom could not be cooled enough. Everything else was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Muskoka Return
First time back in Muskoka after many years and this was a wonderful reintroduction. The location on the lake was huddled in a small inlet and the view from the cottage with its cathedral glass windows was inspiring! Hiking trails were close by and a great way to spend a few hours in the quiet of the forest and sereneness of the lake. The location of the cottage between Gravenhurst and Bala made it easy to get around with good food and dining options. The hosts were gracious. Will come back hopefully next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lakeside Getaway
Tara and Ken’s beautiful cottage right on lake Muskoka was exactly what we needed to relax and unwind. The location itself was perfect, right next to incredible hiking trails and gorgeous views. The cottage itself, which was built by the family themselves, was an absolutely gorgeous space to get to spend a weekend. The huge dock, big porch, and fire pit created perfect space for summer memories. Tara and Ken have taken special care to make sure everything that we might need was already in place for us, from a fully stocked kitchen to an impossible amount of towels to handle whatever we got ourselves into. They were incredibly gracious hosts, meeting us at the property to walk us through everything we needed to know to make the space feel like it was our home. Such a special place we can’t wait to get back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular and Relaxing
Two friends and I have been doing a "Girl's Getaway" for the past three years. Laughs, good food and good company. The spectacular views, kind and attentive hosts, made for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. The cottage itself is beautiful, immaculate, and charming, made all the more special by the craftsmanship and detail in its design. Such special memories. Thank you Tara and Ken
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rest and relaxation
We loved the property and would stay here again. Very quiet and peaceful. This was our 1st time renting a cottage and we were pleasantly surprised with all the amenities that were provided. Just wish we had a canoe to use. Found the hot water lacking as well. Loved the wood finishes throughout the cottage and loved the flooring. Thanks Tara and Ken
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

david r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Super nice perfectly clean property. Great dock and amazing lake. Enjoy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing & Quiet
My family and I had a great time at this cottage. The hosts were very nice, and live close to the location which made requests and garbage pickup very easy. They also had fire wood stocked up. The cottage was massive and very clean. Only recommendation would be to add a canoe or kayak to get on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Clean, spacious property. Good communication, seamless check-in and check-out. Huge dock - lots of steps. We were fine, but those with mobility issues should be aware. Huge deck, too. Choice of being in the sun or the shade on both the dock and the deck. Bring your own water toys or rent from local outfitters - we did neither as it was too cold to go into the water. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful new cottage with everything needed
Our family had a fantastic time. The cottage is well stocked with everything needed including toys for kids, etc. Beautiful brand new dock that is very large at the water and huge deck for lounging by the cottage. We had a great stay (including kids 2 and 4).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Muskoka Cottage Review.
A nice new cottage with lots of space. Tara and Ken were good hosts, accommodating and made us feel comfortable. This was our third stay with them as hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter getaway
Amazing cottage getaway over March break. This cottage is the perfect place for a family vacation. Tara met us upon our arrival and gave us the tour and tips for a great stay. The cottage was very clean and will meet all of our expectations. Tara was great providing ideas/ things to do in the area. We even cleaned off the snow and made a rink on the lake. Overall, great cottage and is definitely a place we would return to.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tara Smith

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My husband and I have had the good fortune of living in Muskoka for over 40 years. We have raised our family here and enjoy all the seasons. We take part in hiking and biking, as well as kayaking in the area.
My husband's family have lived on the property for over 100 years.
My son built the cottage, with the help of my husband. We hope that others will be able to fully enjoy the area when they visit the cottage.

Why they chose this property

Barlochan Lookout is on a bay on Walker's Point on Lake Muskoka. There is boating access to the big three lakes; We are situated between Bala and Gravenhurst on a year round maintained road.
Close to the Torrance Barrens, you can enjoy the dark nigh sky of Central Ontario from either the Barrens, or right from the dock.
Close to Bala , Port Carling and Gravenhurst for shopping and browsing.
Hardy Lake Park nearby offers hiking trails of various lengths from 3 km to 9 km.

What makes this property unique

The lake property has been in my husband's family for over 100 years.
We built this cottage with love, and hope all our guests enjoy it as much as we do.
We have first had knowledge of the area; pay attention to detail; and are immediately available should you need our assistance.

Languages:

English