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Muskoka Family Cottage On Crystal Clear High Lake

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Quiet lake is perfect for a canoe ride.
Fitness facility

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Utterson, Ontario
  • High Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Parry Sound, ON (YPD-Parry Sound Area Municipal)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Muskoka Family Cottage On Crystal Clear High Lake

Here is a great updated 3 bedroom cottage with 100 feet of shoreline, on beautiful crystal clear High Lake. This cottage is located at the end of a quiet, private road with Crown land on one side and has the natural beauty of trees built up along Muskoka rock. The cottage sits just slightly elevated from the shoreline with a gradual sloping yard down to the lake. The deck across the front of the cottage gives a great vantage point for relaxing or dining as you gaze out across the water. The western exposure provides all day sun or you can sit back under the shade of nearby trees.

For a dip into the refreshing clear waters, you can walk in from the sand bottomed shore that slopes very gently or shallow dive from the end of the long dock where the water is about 4-5 feet deep. There is a sandy beach area that is great for kids. Kids will love splashing and playing here and the hard packed sand bottom makes it a real joy for wading and swimming.

Enjoy your day on the dock where there is plenty of room for sitting and the sun shines from late morning to sunset. High Lake is a small spring fed lake which means it tends to be a warmer lake and an ideal size for families to enjoy by canoe or pedal boat. Canoe over to the top of the waterfall flowing into Skeleton Lake or go over to the jumping rock. Climb up and jump off. There is a fire pit at the waterfront so you can sit and enjoy amazing sunsets, star gazing, campfires, marshmallow roasting and story-telling

Inside the recently updated cottage, you'll find it meticulously kept. You enter into the Muskoka room, where you can sit and relax on the leather sofa while enjoying a view of the lake through the large sliding door. Once you go through the door you will be in the spacious living and dining rooms. The living room offers plenty of comfortable seating and the dining room table seats 6 comfortably. There is a fully stocked clean white kitchen. One of the three bedrooms enjoys a great view out over the lake.

Whether relaxing in the living room, sitting on the dock, or just chilling out on the deck with your favourite beverage, enjoying cottage life is easy.

Property manager

Dana

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Rental agreement must be signed and returned or the reservation will be cancelled.
A copy of government issued identification must be provided.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Utterson

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is on the beach. Lake Muskoka and High Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and Muskoka Sports and Recreation. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Utterson, Ontario

What's nearby

  • High Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course - 15 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Windermere Golf & Country Club - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Windermere Marina - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary - 26 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bent River Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rosseau Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Windemere Pub - ‬16 min drive
  • Jimmy hatz cottage cookhouse
  • ‪Windermere House, Rosseau Grill - Oliver & Bonacini - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Muskoka Family Cottage On Crystal Clear High Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Muskoka Family Cottage On Crystal Clear High Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Muskoka Family Cottage On Crystal Clear High Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Muskoka Family Cottage On Crystal Clear High Lake located?

This Muskoka Lakes cottage is on the beach, steps from High Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Nutt Lake and Lake Rosseau. Windermere Marina and Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fausto R.

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

Very enjoyable vacation

Excellent property and excellent host
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Lovely stay

Cottage life at the next level
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wonderful Vacation

We had a wonderful week at Dana's cottage. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped. The dock and lake are beautiful - perfect for relaxing, swimming, and paddle boarding. Dana was quick to reply to messages. We highly recommend Dana's cottage for a getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Great summer week

We had a great mid-summer week at this comfortable, clean cottage on lovely High Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eberhard D.

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

Perfect vacation days

We had a wonderful time in this cozy and comfortable cottage. A perfect location in the heart of Muskoka, a beautiful lake and lots of things to do and to explore. Thank you, Dana.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Picturesque and relaxing

Dana's cottage was clean, well equipped and oh so relaxing! The beds were good and there was lots of comfortable seating inside and out. The lake view was spectacular and we spent most of our time swimming, pedal boating and paddle boarding. We had one rainy day and there was enough space inside for us (4 adults) to hangout and play games. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

Perfect cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful cottage perfectly located on High lake. There were clear entry instructions, and the surprise S'Mores package was a classy touch. We loved the dock, easy access to swimming by the ladder or walking in on the sand beach. It was an easy entry and exit for the canoe and our friends enjoyed the paddle board from the dock. There are other cottages close by but everyone was very respectful and our campfires felt very private. There is no wifi. The cottage is very well equipped with washer and dryer and barbecue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Perfection!

We couldn’t believe our good fortune, spending a whole week at this location! It was perfect! So quiet! We spent a lot of time on the beautiful dock. The lake was clear and the sand warm. The cottage is in a very quiet, unspoiled part of the lake. Canoeing was wonderful - so much nature to see, since a large portion of the lake is Crown Land. We saw otters, loons, a hummingbird, and some very friendly ducks. The cottage was very clean and comfortable. Everything we needed was provided. Just excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alicia T., Toronto

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

Second year!

This is our second year staying at Dana’s property. I have nothing but good things to say. It’s a perfect spot for our family of 4. The cottage is clean and updated. My kids love sharing a room with bunk beds. My toddler loves the beach and walks into the water and my 6 year old loves to climb down the dock. We used the paddle boards, canoe and paddle boat. Pro tip: check out the waterfall. I would recommend bringing water shoes as there is some weeds growing from the bottom. We unfortunately had to leave a day early due to a family emergency but we are hoping to stay two weeks next summer. Thank you Dana.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daina T.

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

Excellent

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It is obvious that the owners have beautifully updated their cottage to make it more welcoming and comfortable. It was not warm enough to go swimming, but we saw many pleasure boats that could be used by guests, such as a paddble boat, canoe and paddle boards. The fall colours were really spectacular, and some days it was warm enough that we could sit outside and enjoy the view. Thank you for the opportunity to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just what we needed

The cottage is lovely and has all the conveniences you could ask for. Lying in bed and looking out onto the peaceful lake is the perfect way to start the day. Being at the far end of the lake with an expanse of crown land on one side made it very peaceful. Although there were a few motor craft about, the lake was very peaceful. I discovered a love of paddle boarding this holiday, something I likely wouldn’t have tried if there weren’t a couple of paddle boards at the cottage for us to use. We did local hikes as well as ones in Algonquin, this was a great base for exploring the area. Definitely would recommend a stay at this lovely location and cottage.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

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

Family vacation

Very well equipped inside and outside . Supper comfortable beds . Beautiful location .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia T., Toronto

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

Amazing Cottage - perfect for families

The cottage was exactly as described and honestly I felt it was much nicer than the photos show. Super clean, large and more than our family of four needed. The small beach was perfect for my Little’s and it’s shallow for a while which didn’t leave me worrying about the kids walking in and hitting a drop off. I would recommend water shoes if you don’t like mucky bottoms. There was loads of sand toys, noodles, floaties and life jackets which never left us bored. Gorgeous view of the lake and very private. The cottage was spotless and the laundry was life changing with two small kids. The fully stocked kitchen was great but we BBQ’d almost every night. Dana and Ilan left us a s’mores kit which was very thoughtful. The cottage had more than we needed and we will be booking again next summer, for 2 weeks instead of just one!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Akie R.

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

Wonderful stay

Excellent In everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful cottage, great location

We had a lovely time at the cottage. It was immaculate, lots of space, accommodated all 7 of us very well. Kitchen was well-stocked, beds were comfortable, the view of the lake from the cottage was incredible - easily the best part of our stay. The only downside was due to uncontrollable circumstances - due to recent poor weather and high water levels, the beach area was unusable for our little ones (toddlers) which was unfortunate as the private beach was the main reason we booked this location - but there were some nice beaches with a 30-minute drive from the cottage which we used. Dana was wonderful - she always replied promptly and even left a smores kit for us as a welcome present which we enjoyed immensely! Would definitely recommend - just keep in mind the changing nature of the beach if you have little ones :) Still a wonderful stay overall!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gagan S D.

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

Great Cottage Experience!

Absolutely an amazing cottage. The cottage itself was modern, clean and fully stocked. The lake was clean and great for swimming. The whole family had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair L., Toronto, Ontario

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

Family May 24 Visit

Great property with excellent lake front location. Helpful and responsive host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe K.

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

Relaxation Nation!

We had the best time at the cottage! This was our first vacation into the world since the pandemic began, and I cannot even explain in words how grateful I am to have found this cottage. It was the nature boost we all needed! A group of best friends joined my husband and I for a week away at the most welcoming cottage we've ever rented. The cottage was immaculate, the collection of cookware and serving ware was perfect (we cooked a lot) and the rooms were all very cozy and comfortable. We had a quiet night at the campfire, morning coffee on the dock and great walks through the amazing autumn colours. Dana was an amazing host! We had all the information we needed before heading up, and everything was exactly as described. I want to give 1000 stars because 5 doesn't seem like nearly enough. Many many thanks for a spectacular week away and the best Friendsgiving trip we could have ever imagined.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen P.

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

Beautiful fall week away

Dana’s cottage was everything we were looking for. We spent a quiet week enjoying the views from the cottage and dock morning, noon and night. The cottage was spotless and very well equipped. Looking forward to returning next year. Thank you Dana!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

September Family Time

We enjoyed a week-long, early September family vacation at Dana's cottage that included three generations. Description of the location, cottage and amenities was accurate. The lake was quiet and the undeveloped shoreline adjacent to the cottage was a delight to view from the dock or the deck, providing a peaceful setting to relax and enjoy time together. Thanks Dana for being a great host to our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Thoughtful owners, immaculately kept cottage on calm lake. Perfect for small children

Exceptionally clean, with an amazing view of the calm glistening lake. Had everything you would expect from a cottage, but so much more. It felt familiar, cozy and our kids loved every minute! We hiked the surrounding area, enjoyed the small sandy beach and pedal boat, canoe and paddle boards. We are so happy to have found this gem and hope to return next year! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Great location

Had a great stay. The cottage faces west so wonderful for sunsets on the dock and a shallow sandy beach area for small children. The cottage was spic and span upon arrival and is well equipped. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The waterfront was exactly what we were looking for – perfect for our little ones! We had a great time canoeing and paddle boarding around the lake. Looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis J., Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada

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

Our 1 week of paradise!

Dana's cottage vacation spot was more beautiful than the pictures and the location was perfect. We had trouble getting the TV on and called Dana later in the evening and she was very gracious to help us out. The beautiful site from the dock or front porch, with crown land all to the left, and Cherry Island directly across was stunning. Our family enjoyed every minute entertaining the adults and the children with a variety of activities. We all enjoyed the canoe, 2 paddles boards, the padel boat, and lots of swimming. You were able to get around the whole lake to adventure, fish and swim, and sit in the Muskoka chairs to enjoy the view and sunsets. Our grandchildren were able to fish from the dock, enjoy the pedal boat, catch tadpoles, listen to the lunes, and enjoy the ducks visit. They also enjoyed the hike from the smaller water fall to the larger water fall where you can sit in the water below. There is the Bent River General Store where you can get everything you need and the cabbage rolls and perogies were delicous. On Saturday they have a farmers market that has everything from fruit, veggies, home cooked meals, arts, crafts, jewellry, wood carvings, baking goods, meat, cheese, live music, and much more. For fine dining you have the famous Windermere and the Crossroads reataurants to enjoy a delicious meal and walk around. There is a variety of hiking trails in the area, Santas Village, and man parks and cities to advenure. Dana was very kind to leave us a gift bag of marshmellow, chocolates and wafers, to enjoy smores over the bomfire! Thankyou Dana for letting us enjoy your wonderful cottage with all the many great memories. The Jarosz Family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

heidi j., Ottawa, Canada

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

Perfect stay

We loved this cottage! It had everything we were looking for - enough space, lovely dock, canoe and paddle boards. The swimming was great. The cottage was very clean and well laid-out for our 3-generation group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dana

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Why they chose this property

We spent numerous summers at a another cottage on the lake. When one became available we knew that this was the perfect place to own a cottage.

Languages:

English