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Gorgeous westward view of Peninsula Lake with large dock and a swimming raft. .

Sandy beach and crystal clear water. (no weeds!).

Waterside hammock, sand beach with shallow water ideal for young children.

Short gently sloping rock path from the beach to the cottage .

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Huntsville, ON

Lake of Bays

3 min drive

Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course

10 min drive

Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area

11 min drive

Muskoka, ON (YQA)

51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Indoor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor bathroom and outdoor shower

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Nestled in birch trees on beautiful Peninsula (Pen) Lake near Lake of Bays this classic Muskoka cottage is the ideal spot to enjoy the beauty of early summer or fall in Muskoka and nearby Algonquin Park. Enjoy outdoor dining in the screen porch, relax in Muskoka chairs on the large deck or watch the sunset from the private dock or the hammock at the lake. The private sand beach is superb, with a gradual incline and sandy bottom with no weeds. Swim to the raft in the deeper water for diving.. 3 piece indoor bathroom in the cottage but you'll love the experience of the outdoor shower and bathroom (with sink and flush toilet) in the midst of trees. Enjoy the lake in the canoe or the 20 hp motor boat. Travel by boat to Fairy Lake, Huntsville, Lake Vernon or through the locks to Mary Lake, cycle the scenic routes around Lake of Bays, Dwight and Algonquin or golf at renowned Deerhurst Highlands or Mark O'Meara golf courses.

The 3 bedroom cottage is pine walls and hardwood floors throughout and the separate cozy cabin is cedar lined with a wood stove. The living room features large picture windows and a beautiful stone fireplace. Tap water is drinkable from a well and a UV filter. The Springsyde shore includes a private shoreline path for cottagers to stroll along the shore. All amenities are included: satellite TV and most streaming services, stereo, barbeque, dishwasher, laundry room and a generator in case of power outage. There's an extra fridge with freezer in the storage shed.

Property manager

Bruce www.penlakecottage.com

Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Lake view

Similar properties

Lots of windows to let in lots of light.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No 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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake of Bays

Located in Lake of Bays, this cottage is on the beach. Muskoka Heritage Place and Lake of Bays Marine Museum and Navigation Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course and Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Huntsville, ON

What's nearby

Lake of Bays - 3 min drive
Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course - 10 min drive
Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course - 10 min drive
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area - 11 min drive
Arrowhead Provincial Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪Kawartha Dairy - ‬12 min drive
‪Chuck's Roadhouse - ‬13 min drive
‪Muskoka on the Rocks - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sept-Oct 2024 Only Remaining Availability pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sept-Oct 2024 Only Remaining Availability?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sept-Oct 2024 Only Remaining Availability?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sept-Oct 2024 Only Remaining Availability located?

This Lake of Bays cottage is on the beach, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake of Bays, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dwight Beach and Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course. Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area and Treetop Trekking Huntsville are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

14 July 2024

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

2nd year proves to be great again.

10 days of fun. Even though we had much rain we had a nice relaxing stay. Bruce and Maureen, again, are the bestest hosts. We will be back again next year.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian F.

13 Nov 2023

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

What a gem

Absolutely loved everything about staying at Bruce and Maureen's place! To me it was even nicer than the pictures, they don't do justice to how cozy and instantly comfortable it is. The beds were great, the living room was spacious and comfortable, and everything was perfectly clean and easy to navigate. The outdoor shower was a decadent treat! Mostly, the hosts are wonderful people who made us feel incredibly at home. If I could give it more than five stars I would!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana Z.

17 Sept 2023

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

Indian summer

Great stay at the tail end of summer. Clean. Amenities. Perfect forest-ey setting with a little beach and pier. Kids loved it. Will come again.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomas H., Toronto

19 July 2023

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

Wonderful Spot

We had a fantastic time here for a family vacation. Spacious, comfortable, with a great lake for kids and superb location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M., Ortonville

4 July 2023

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

Great cottage on Pen Lake

This was our third try to find the perfect cottage on peninsula lake. From the minute we arrived we knew this was it. Everything is so well cared for and the cottage is clean and well equipped for all of needs. The setting is so private and quiet. Bruce an Maureen are the most incredible host. We hope to make this our permanent vacation cottage for years to come.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

11 Oct 2022

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

Amazing experience again!

This is our second year renting this lovely cottage and it, again, lived up to our already high expectations. The cottage was amazing as always and this year we got to meet more of the friendly neighbours along the Springsyde Path. Amazing experience, start to finish. Highly recommend this beautiful cottage and fantastic location!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane É.

29 Sept 2022

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

Excellent. Je recommande ce chalet

Très bien

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liam M.

18 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful time, lovely courage!

We had a wonderful time here, cottage was in a perfect setting, very cozy and well cared for.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

13 Oct 2021

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

Comfy cottage in a great location

The cottage is very clean, organized and well-equipped, including the kitchen utensils and small appliances. We had everything we needed for a very comfortable 5 day stay. The cottage is the nestled into a small, friendly cottage community and the locals strike the perfect balance between being friendly and helpful (including rescuing us from a tipped canoe) but still giving you enough space for some solitude. The comfortable vibe of the cottage makes you feel at home as soon as you arrive. It doesn't feel as if you're staying at a stranger's home. The sleep cabin is perfect for additional guests or family members and provides a little extra privacy. It is a short walk to the cottage so you don't feel excluded. The outdoor shower is AMAZING and was well used during our stay! Overall - a great time and Bruce and Maureen were perfect hosts!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

12 Oct 2021

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

Perfect holiday

Immaculate, lovely, spacious cottage with a fully equipped kitchen and great waterfront with a canoe. Our stay could not have been better! *Our host replied immediately to any inquiries and was really helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and Patricia B.

26 Sept 2021

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

Fabulous cottage! Great location! Wonderful owner!

This cottage is fabulous!!! Very close and convent to Algonquin Park and Huntsville; but far enough out to have the privacy and quietness for a wonderful wilderness vacation. The cottage is in a nice quiet bush area right on the lake. The beach area is clean and crystal clear ((great place for children) and a wonderful dock for lounging around or just kicking back and watching the incredible views of the sunset from the private dock. The cottage is very clean and spacious with all the amenities you will need for a comfortable stay. The owner Bruce is wonderful person to deal with and is quick to answer if you have and concerns. We look forward to going back.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benigna A., Toronto

21 Sept 2021

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

Relaxing week away by the lake

We really enjoyed our time here. The cottage is really comfortable, clean and spacious. We spent most of our time by the dock, and the lake view and swimming is excellent. Bruce and Maureen were very helpful and friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jayne M., Toronto, ON

10 Sept 2021

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

Cottage Delight!

We had such an amazing time! Bruce was a pleasure to deal with and the cottage was clean, cozy and comfortable with a well stocked kitchen. Having meals in the screened-in porch was lovely. The muskoka chairs on the large upper deck were thoughtfully arranged to catch the morning sun. The waterside deck had sun all afternoon and we spent many enjoyable hours reading there as a family before dinner. The shallow area beside the dock was perfect for splashing around and throwing a frisbee or football, while the floating platform offered a great deeper swimming option. So much to do with fishing, canoeing, and great hiking trails, golf courses and Huntsville nearby. Beachside fires in the evenings under the starry sky ended our days. We highly recommend this property and will definitely be returning!

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

17 Oct 2020

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

Gorgeous, cozy cabin on the lake

A beautiful, cozy little cabin. Right on the lake, with it's own beach, dock, and swim platform! Also comes with a canoe to go explore the lake with. And there's a beach-side trail through the forest that was great for an evening walk. My partner and I really enjoyed our stay here. The whole place is beautifully kept. Kitchen was very well stocked. Also had lots of board games that came in handy on a rainy day. Bruce was very helpful and responsive.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meredith P.

29 Sept 2020

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

Perfect Cottage Week

Bruce and Maureen's cottage is fabulous! The view of the lake, the sandy beach, the hammock, the canoe, the loons - it's all 100% on brand for a great Muskoka cottage vacation. The kitchen has all the gear you need to cook meals from scratch, and the outdoor shower!! So amazing! We had an absolutely brilliant time, with fires every evening at the fire pit, hiking at Arrowhead and Algonquin, and canoeing. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Sept 2020

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

We didn't want to leave!

We had the most fantastic week at Bruce's place! The property is beautiful and the cottage has everything you could want/need, not to mention it was so clean! Bruce was super responsive any time we had a question. We can't wait to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Morgan T., Toronto, Canada

16 Sept 2020

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

Great cottage and location

Everything was great. The cottage is clean and fairly large, very cozy with couches and pillows. The kitchen is very well stocked with both pantry items and cooking gear. The lake is gorgeous and clear with sandy bottom. Plus the hosts were so friendly and communicative! Would definitely return again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

14 July 2020

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

Great getaway

Lovely week away - lake was beautiful, kids loved that they could wade out and diving off the dock. Cottage was great and Bruce was responsive and super helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020