Muskoka East Bay Beautiful Lake View Southern exposure

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Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Explore the area

Muskoka, ON

Hardy Lake Provincial Park

1 min walk

Lake Muskoka

1 min walk

Bala's Museum

15 min drive

Muskoka, ON (YQA)

31 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Murphy Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Family cottage on scenic East Bay, Location, 230 Ft. lakefront with, boathouse and dock for swimming. Beautiful sunset views, Kayak, Canoe, and Hike trails. Close to Hardy Lake and secluded Islands. Kitchen includes, fridge, stove, microwave, Office Water Jug.. br, 2 up Queen and Full, 1 main level br. 2 single beds, 2 Baths 1 up & 1 main level, shower and Jet Tub. Split lower level Sofa & 2 love seats. Dining and Living area, Washer & dryer, Dishwasher, CD player, DVD to TV, Bird feeders, Private drive with turnaround, Power Boat rentals at various Marinas nearby. Boat slip available in boathouse, Scenic view, Microwave, Toaster, Coffee maker, Electric tea kettle, Dock and decks, Canoe, Shallow & deep water, Front window views of the lake, Wi Fi available, Table games and puzzles, beach toys, Quiet bay, Fishing, Midway deck, BBQ grill on deck with Tables and chairs, Surrounded by variety of trees for shade, Sunset view with southwest exposure, life jackets. Floral settings. Hikers & Kayaks Paradise.

Property manager

Betty Mabel or Bill Mabel and Kim Suder

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Similar properties

Enjoy the dock beautiful waterfront view from classic Muskoka Adirondack chairs.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Small gatherings. Low sound or music

Pets

Pets allowed

After verified

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Drinking water may be Purchased at the PCStore or by Gravenhurst Public Library Public water. Fill your own Jugs.

Follow all laws and local ordinances. Put things back where you found them. Gas grill should be cleaned after each use and propane can be exchanged at

Recyclables go in Blue bags. Take trash to Bin on Renley Rd. regularly. Must be loaded by Wednesday at the latest.

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

Note from host: Small gatherings. Low sound or music

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

Muskoka Lakes

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Bala's Museum and Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Santa's Village and Bracebridge Fair Grounds. High Falls Water Park and Muskoka Sports and Recreation are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Muskoka, ON

What's nearby

Hardy Lake Provincial Park - 1 min walk
Lake Muskoka - 1 min walk
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 17 min drive
Muskoka Lakes Winery - 21 min drive
Santa's Village - 39 min drive

Getting around

Gravenhurst Station - 19 min drive
Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Clear Lake Brewing Co - ‬9 min drive
‪Hook and Ladder - ‬15 min drive
‪Kee to Bala - ‬13 min drive
‪Don's Bakery - ‬14 min drive
‪Olivers Coffee - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Muskoka East Bay Beautiful Lake View Southern exposure pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Muskoka East Bay Beautiful Lake View Southern exposure?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Muskoka East Bay Beautiful Lake View Southern exposure located?

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Lake Muskoka and Hardy Lake Provincial Park. Bala's Museum and Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eric & Sterling K.

21 July 2024

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

Wonderful Holiday

We spent 2 glorious weeks at this property. Year over year we notice many upgrades such as a portable air conditioner unit this summer (which really helped one particularly humid day we had). Well stocked with paper products and toiletries and as always very homey. Thanks again we hope to be back soon :)

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sterling K., Kitchener, Ontario Canada

23 July 2023

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

Another Fantastic Visit

This is our second summer staying at this cottage and we loved it again. Lots of improvements such as charging outlets for iphones and devices, complementary coffee and tea, lots of TV channels to watch at night and tons of TP, paper towels and cleaning supplies. Hope to be back again soon! :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

17 July 2023

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

A Great Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at William and Betty's cottage. The cottage was clean, very comfortable, quiet and well stocked with all the necessities (one of the better provisioned properties we have rented!). There's a fabulous deck offering great views over the lake and space to hang out in the sun by the boathouse. We had no issues during our stay and would definitely come back. A note for those who may want to work out of the cottage - the Internet is more than adequate for emails and video calls but you may have issues if you need to connect to your office system through a VPN.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

JAMES P.

19 June 2023

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

June 2023

Great view from cottage. Cottage is well stocked, in case you forget to bring something. Access way from parking to cottage is steep, but we are young enough to be not bothered about it. Both kayaks are good.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jo Anne C.

10 Sept 2022

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

Felt as if we belonged there

Wonderful family cottage. Pictures and photos everywhere made us feel like one of the family. Impeccably neat and tidy, warm and inviting. Thoughtfully stocked with so much more than we expected, from first aid kits, creams and shampoos to herbs and spices in the pantry. Great beds and linens and loads of towels. Great canoe rides on the beautiful lake. Lovely views from cottage and dock. The only down sides are the steep descents from the car down to the cottage and from the cottage down to the dock. For knees no longer sprightly, these are a challenge. Absolutely delightful altogether. Highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

3 Aug 2022

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

Another wonderful stay!

We were fortunate enough to vacation at this fantastic family cottage again this year … lots of great improvements from last year (new deck furniture, new microwave, new umbrella for added shade on the dock, beautiful planters, etc.) and wonderful/responsive hosts … we hope to be back again next summer! Cheers :)

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sterling K., Kitchener, Ontario Canada

23 July 2022

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

Excellent Stay

We had a wonderful time at this property. It had all the amenities we needed, beautiful view, nice quiet bay, friendly neighbours and the lake was a great temperature. Lots of cleaning supplies on hand but a newer vacuum would have helped. We hope to be back next summer :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

19 July 2022

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

A great place to unwind and relax

The lake and sunsets were beautiful!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jane Tingley T., Toronto

9 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Beautiful lake Muskoka

Lake Muskoka is a fabulous lake. The property is large, secluded, and beautifully located. The cottage is old, a little run down, musty smelling, and not as clean as I would have hoped for. It is clear that this cottage has housed many happy memories and people grew up here with love. All-in-all we were very pleased with our trip. The only issue we had was with the communication with the host. There were Internet issues and the response was that there was not much they could do from where they were - and that I should call Bell. IMO - when you pay what we paid per night - it is the responsibility of the host to be quick to respond and helpful. I have stayed on this very lake for the last 5 years. This place seems over priced considering what you get at other cabins for the same amount. However this place is beautifully located and we had a lovely time.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

18 Oct 2021

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

Peaceful Haven!

This Muskoka Lake property was delightful. The location was beautiful overlooking the lake and the walk through the trees while appreciating the autumn colours was lovely. They kindly had 2 kayaks for our use and we had an amazing time floating past the shorelines, sitting in wonder at the peaceful coves and stopping off to hike in Hardy Lake Provincial Park. The cabin had all the amenities to cook, relax, sleep comfortably and the owners clearly love their little piece of heaven here as the cabin is filled with family pictures and knick-knacks which make it feel really homey. It was hard to leave!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanaha K.

5 Sept 2021

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

Relaxing Getaway

We had an amazing vacation at this lake front cottage. It had a rustic feel but with all the modern conveniences. We spent many hours on the water. Thanks to the tips left by the host, we also enjoyed the water ski show - something we have never seen before.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S., Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada

2 Sept 2021

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

Great getaway cottage on lake.

The cottage was fully equipped with everything we needed, even WiFi! The cottage is private and having a boat house on the water was great. We used the canoe and kayaks every day. We really enjoyed our time and would recommend this rental.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

15 Aug 2021

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

Fantastic time!

There is nothing like Muskoka! Loved cottage, the lake!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

7 Aug 2021

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

Fantastic cottage experience!

Absolutely wonderful Muskoka cottage experience … the cottage is well equipped, the waterfront is fabulous and the sunset from the deck is spectacular!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Anita M.

6 July 2021

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot on the lake!

Pros: Beautiful spot on the lake and view!! Great ammenities with canoe and kayaks, a charming old beloved family cottage. Cons: very steep driveway, not recommended for people with mobility issues. Cottage could use some updates, like replacing carpets making it easier to keep clean. Caterpillars are really bad this year and they were all over the driveway making it slippery. The table and chairs on the balcony were unusable, covered in Caterpillar droppings.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendel T.

14 June 2021

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

Amazing

Was just what we were looking for a quiet little cottage on the water and had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Mary F., Ottawa, Ontario

1 Nov 2020

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

Lovely cottage

This cottage has lots of room. 3 bedrooms a large living room and a dining area, plus a big deck. The boathouse is beautiful with a new set of stairs to enter the water. It’s a very peaceful area and we enjoyed watching the sunsets from our dinner table and the deck. The kitchen was super well equipped. It was great not to bring linens and fantastic that they left a few dishwasher pods so we didn’t have to buy a whole box for a short stay. Unfortunately we did have issues with both the tv and internet. The owners were responsive and able to get a repairman out quickly. This solved the tv issue but internet is still an issue Normally this would not be an issue at a cottage, but I would caution anybody who plans to work from this home during covid that it is not reliable at this time. Once we were able to access the kayaks and canoe we enjoyed paddling around the beautiful lake. There was a mixup but again the owners were responsive. I would recommend this property to families with older children.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Sharon A.

14 Sept 2020

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

Gorgeous waterfront property

This was a beautiful cottage with great waterfront access. I would highly recommend staying here!

8/10 Good

Roham P.

12 Aug 2020

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

AMAZING view

Rustic cottage with so much character, felt like home, very steep driveway to the cottage, fabulous west exposure dock, the cottage is nestled right in the middle of the Woods and very quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Ashley S.

15 Aug 2019

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

Beautiful property

This cottage was very clean and a great place for our family of 6 to stay for a week. We enjoyed many things about the property such as, deep water for swimming and docking boats, cleanliness of cottage, the kayaks and water sports, the outstanding nature. The downfall of this property that should be disclosed is the parking and the drive in to the cottage. The road going in to the cottage is very rough and not ideal parking for boats and trailers, we ended up parking our boat trailer at a local marina and paying for that service. The walkway down to the cottage was fairly steep as well. Absolutely everything about our stay was lovely, excluding the drive in. The owner left plenty of drinking water, and the cottage had all the amenities you would ever need.

4/10 Poor

Rob M.

7 Sept 2018

Beautiful Location - Disappointing Accommodations

I have rented many VRBO properties and this is my first overall negative experience. I grew up at cottages in the area and appreciate 'rustic' a great deal, but this rental was not acceptable for the price paid. First the positives however; The property is in a fantastic location on lake Muskoa. No boat traffic, great water areas and gorgeous sunsets. The kayaks were also a nice bonus. However; 1. The property is poorly maintained and has some safety issues. The staircase leading to the boathouse has no railing on the steep downhill side and the steps are crooked. The paved access is so steep it is hard to maintain footing when wet. 2. The property was not clean (and we are not a picky family). The towels and linens are very old. The BBQ was so greasy it was a fire hazard to use and had massive flare ups from many many uses since being properly cleaned. (I am a Firefighter and have seen houses destroyed by this). The patio furniture was dirty and completely soaked and had no covers or table cloths and we spent an hour cleaning the chairs and table just to make them useable without getting your clothes filthy. There were two rolls of toilet paper for a four night stay in a three bedroom place so we had to go back to town to get more. 3. The water from the taps is lake sourced and not recommend to drink and we were not informed of this by the owners until I emailed asking about it. There was no potable water supplied on site at all. Nothing was mentioned about bringing bottled water in the property description. 4.Communication with the owners was very slow. Responses from them took more than 48 hours at times by email. No texting or voice was available. The directions to the property are simply wrong as the distance description on Walkers Point Road says 3 Miles when the actual distance is Just over 1 Mile to the turn. 5. The access to the cottage from the parking loop is extremely steep. Anyone with mobility issues of any kind would struggle tremendously. Bringing in and removing gear and bags would be tough if you aren't quite fit. This was not mentioned by the owners. I struggled writing this review. I don't want to affect anyones income but certain basic standards need to be met. I hope the owners invest a few thousand dollars in maintenance and hire someone to clean it properly before guests arrive moving forward.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leo N.

9 Oct 2017

Will be back next year!

I don't usually write reviews of places that we stay at but just wanted everyone to know how great of a property this was. The view is spectacular and the photos dont do it justice. Will be back next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Richmond Hill

18 Sept 2016

Amazing site on Lake Muskoka!

We spent 2 weeks at this amazing older cottage. It is on a quiet bay on Walker's Point with a spectacular western view and magnificent sunsets. This is an older cottage with modern amenities set in beautiful Muskoka woods. It is very rustic but this is what made it so special for me it reminded me of the cottage I went to as a child. Lake Muskoka can be very busy but this area did not have the constant boat traffic that I have experienced on Browning Island. We rented a boat for the week and it was great having a spot in the boat house. Unfortunately the weather didn't co-operate and we didn't get to boat as much as we would have liked, however, we did get to boat into Bala a couple of times to indulge in Don's Bakery (an absolute must but get there early). There was a kayak and canoe which we made use of in the bay. The lake bottom was firm sand which is great for anyone who doesn't like soft bottoms. The stairs into the water could be slippery just be aware and careful. My only caution to renters is that this cottage is on a fairly steep hill which could be a problem if there are any medical issues. Over all we had an amazing time and will hopefully be back.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio C.

17 Sept 2016

Nature Lovers Paradise

Beautiful Muskoka cottage with great privacy. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and can't wait to go again. The sunsets were incredible and the cottage was supplied with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Loved the peace and quiet. Was only woken up at night by an owl nearby in a tree!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

12 Sept 2015

Sunsets like you'd never image.

I am a grandchild of the man that bought and built this property up to what it is today. I have been traveling to this cottege since I was 6 months old, now 26. It has been a special place for our family. There are so many wonderful things to do here and is perfect for spending time with friends and family. You can make your experience as fast pace or slow and relaxing as you choose. My favorite things to do include: laying out on the dock, swimming, canoeing to small islands and frog ponds, hiking, exploring, swimming in Bala Falls, playing cards, board games, cooking out and eating on the porch, renting jet skies, campfires, waterski shows, visiting town, farmers market, watching the sunset and starts at night and spending time with loved ones. Would not spend my vacations any other way!

About the host

Hosted by Betty Mabel or Bill Mabel and Kim Suder

Betty Mabel, 60 year owner of this property that family has been enjoying for as many years. Son and Family help manage.

Why they chose this property

Scenic, private much sought after location with southern lake view exposure,sundecks, hammock, outdoor beauty, fun lake activities and hiking trails or Just relax and enjoy the great views.