Exceptional

6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 16390 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Honey harbour, ON

Georgian Bay Islands National Park6 min drive
Six Mile Lake19 min drive
Six Mile Lake Provincial Park20 min drive
Parry Sound, ON (YPD-Parry Sound Area Municipal)44 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Well-appointed cottage with large surrounding property and lots of activities to appeal kids of various ages and adults....

Bryan E.

Aug 21, 2023

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bedroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Island Retreat in Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay

Beautiful Island cottage in Honey Harbour on Georgian Bay, 90 Minutes north of Toronto, where sun-soaked days on a private beach are followed by gorgeous sunsets nestled in your Muskoka chair. This haven offers views that inspired the Group of Seven and other artists for over a century. Explore the 3-acre property, with Manicured lawns & rocky terrain perfect for mini-adventurers. Cottage is a short 2 minute ride from the Marina.
Spacious 5 bedrooms + Loft. on 3 acres. 3 docks, Sandy Beach, large lawn area, private sheltered water plane port.
Windows wrap the entire front of the cottage giving incredible views of the bay and amazing sunsets, but allow the glorious breeze to flow through the cottage. The large open-concept main living area incorporates living, dining. Snuggle up on the couches in front of the large, stone fireplace in the living room. There are additional fireplaces in the Kitchen, Master bedroom and bedroom #2. There is ample seating for ten at the harvest table in the dining room. The kitchen is spacious with all the amenities you could ask for, including a breakfast table for Seven. Next to the kitchen is a large sunroom with second breakfast area and another dining table for ten. Adjacent to the Dining area is a separate room with Bell satellite equipped 52" HD TV, blue ray player and Wii Play Station.
Five comfortable bedrooms will accommodate your family and friends. The Master has a king sized four post bed, and 2 piece bathroom and seating area. The three remaining bedrooms share two bathrooms. Bedroom 2 has a Queen sized bed & built in crib. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed. The fourth has a bunk bed with a Queen on the bottom, it also has a pull out double sofa Bed. Bedroom 5 is a private loft made for kids with a double bed and play area. Blankets and pillows are provided. Please bring your own linens and towels. Main bathroom is a 3 piece with a shower (no bath tub), the second bathroom is a three piece.
Transportation to this boat-access property is easier than you may think (400 Meters from marina). Part of your package includes the trip over and Back if you do not have a boat. I would Highly recommend renting a small fishing boat, It will be great to explore the area and the fishing is very good.

Property manager

Daniel Busse

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Georgian Bay

Located in Georgian Bay, this cottage is on the waterfront. Ste-Marie among the Hurons and Martyrs' Shrine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Georgian Bay Islands National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.

Honey harbour, ON

What's nearby

Georgian Bay Islands National Park - 6 min drive
Six Mile Lake - 19 min drive
Six Mile Lake Provincial Park - 20 min drive
Little Lake Park - 37 min drive
Awenda Provincial Park - 55 min drive

Getting around

Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oak Bay Golf Club - ‬16 min drive
‪The Rustic Cabin - ‬17 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min drive
‪Thrive Foods Cafe & Marketplace - ‬5 min drive
‪The Dam Grill - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Retreat in Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Island Retreat in Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Retreat in Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Island Retreat in Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay located?

This family-friendly Georgian Bay cottage is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Georgian Bay Islands National Park is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Bryan E.

21 Aug 2023

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

Great Family Getaway

Well-appointed cottage with large surrounding property and lots of activities to appeal kids of various ages and adults. We played volleyball on the lawn, the little kids enjoyed the playground and swings, the sandy beach area was great for sand play and swimming. It was nice to have a variety of watercraft for getting out on the bay, and there were plenty of great spaces inside and outside the cottage for our family to spend time together. Dan was a fantastic host. I felt like I asked a lot of questions and he was very responsive and happy to oblige, and was also extremely accommodating. Thanks Dan for a great cottage experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy V.

30 July 2023

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

Great getaway!

We loved our time at this property. Dan was great with communication and responded to all of our inquiries and needs. We had a great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

21 Aug 2022

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

One of the best weeks ever.

Dan went out of his way to provide everything you can think of to make our stay perfect. He truly cares and we had a fabulous week.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

12 Aug 2022

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

Georgian Bay

This property is magnificent. It is a short boat ride from the marina and oriented so you get morning sun and evening sunsets. The views from inside the cottage and outside are beautiful. There was ample space for our three generations of people. Eight of us stayed for a week. We wish it had been two weeks.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

12 Aug 2021

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

Vacation at Idyllic Honey Harbour Lake House

Property is ideally situated facing west on a large lakefront lot, with boat moorings, sandy beach, diving board, multi bedroom residence, well fitted out, professional barbeque, lovely furnishings inside and out and AC in each room!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne V.

15 Sept 2020

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

Great weekend with the boys

We rented this property for our annual guys weekend. The place suited the 9 of us perfectly, we typically play a lot of lawn games during the day (bocce ball, molkky etc) and the property is large with lots of grassy area, the perfect terrain. There is plenty of sleeping space, we didn't use every bed available. The kitchen is well stocked and very functional. The water was chilly but we did swim and the diving board is a nice added touch. The views from the dock and surrounding area are beautiful, especially at sunset. The owner is very accommodating and easy to deal with. We hope to return someday.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

7 Sept 2020

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

We had a wonderful time at the cottage despite a bit of rain. The cottage was exactly as described

Dan was easy to communicate with and very helpful. The cottage is packed with anything anyone would require for a wonderful weekend. Thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

26 Aug 2020

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

A great place for families

We had a great time at Dans place!!!! We were 3 families with young kids and they were busy day in day out. Between the fishing on one side of the island and the frog oasis on the other..... the kids were busy and exhausted EVERY night. The adults loved the outdoor kitchen and there was enough room for all of us without issues! There was also an awesome diving board the kids and adults used at length. Super fun! Dan was super accessible and a fantastic host. He even shared some fishing tips and Lures from his stash 😊. He couldnt have been more hospitable. Overall, a great stay and fantastic accommodating host. Would for sure stay here again! Thx Dan 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nadia P.

6 July 2020

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

Island Escape

We had the very best time enjoying this beautiful property and everything it has to offer! And it has everything!!!! Such a stunning location, the cottage has everything you could hope for. Spacious, charming, outstanding commercial grade appliances that work for a large group, an outdoor kitchen, games, water toys, a diving board for lake jumping, a great dock... this place is pure excellence and Daniel is personable and so very easy to communicate with. We loved it and can’t wait to get back here!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gidget D.

27 Aug 2019

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

Amazing vacation

Beautiful cottage and property with sunset view. Helpful host!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Taylor G.

29 July 2019

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

Beautiful cottage retreat

Our experience was amazing! We had a large group staying at the cottage and everyone loved it! The cottage has lots of fun games and activities for everyone to do. Daniel was great and very accommodating! Definitely going back next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gillian B.

27 July 2018

Great time had at this fabulous cottage! We’ll be back!

Unique, large and fully equipped cottage on a beautiful piece of land. Just what we wanted for our family reunion!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Busse

The cottage has been in the family since 1964. I moved up 12 years ago and have a house on mainland directly across from the cottage. In the past few years the family has become smaller and the Kids are all married and have family's living out of the province. They all make use of the cottage but it leaves many unused weeks in the summer.
Renting the cottage seemed a natural solution, allowing people to enjoy the great outdoors as our family has done for many years.

Why they chose this property

3 acre property only minutes away from mainland. 5 minutes to Honey Harbor and 35 min to Midland.
Private on all sides, large lawn. Pictures tell it all, have a look!
Property has over 1400 Feet of shoreline.
If you happen to have a sea plane, there is even a sheltered plane port at the back.