Authentic Waterfront 1935 Muskoka Log Cabin with All the Comforts of Home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Baysville, ON

Lake of Bays Brewing Company3 min drive
Lake of Bays5 min drive
Muskoka, ON (YQA)36 min drive
Bigwin Island Golf Club51 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Experience summer in Muskoka. Located approx. two hours north of Toronto, Gladstone Lodge offers the experience of Olde Muskoka with all the modern conveniences of home. Enjoy your stay in a restored historic 1930's log cabin located on beautiful Dickie Lake. Enjoy full lake view from the cottage or from the large deck or waterfront dock! Canoe around the lake and see nature at its best! For many more photos visit our website, google Gladstone Lodge or see listing below for exact address!

The cottage has been restored with great detail using high end finishes. A fully stocked cooks kitchen. Furnished with authentic sturdy antique furniture from the period you will feel like you have stepped back in time!

Enjoy quiet sun filled mornings in the muskoka porch drinking coffee and watching nature or reading. There are two separate main room areas, a living room/dining room on the second floor and a tv lounge/den on the main level. Loads of fun for families or a relaxing time for those in need of respite from the busy city. Lake is very quiet. Water is warm and calm and perfect for swimming. Great sport fishing on the lake. Gift basket of local goodies is left for every renter.

Four large bedrooms. Three with queen size beds and one with two sets of rustic bunk beds. Mattress covers, pillows, and blankets supplied. Linens and towels available upon request with a small fee for each renter.

Two full bathrooms, one large 4 pc bathroom with deep soaking tub, sink and toilet, separate tub room with sink and claw foot tub, powder room with toilet and sink. On demand water system means you never run out of hot water!

We offer an outdoor dining space as well as an indoor dining space. Large outdoor fire pit with seating for campfires and roasting marshmallows.

Located ten minutes drive to the quaint town of Baysville, and a stones throw from Lake of Bays, there is ample local attractions or stay at the cottage and soak up the sun. South facing cottage gets full sun all day while remaining cool indoors. Very large lot with just the perfect mix of sun and shade, fully treed lot and parking for up to four cars.

Pet friendly upon approval. Sheet and towel service available upon request at 25.00 per person for the length of the stay.

Keywords: Log Cabin, Modern amenities, Cottage, Lakefront, Quiet, Nature setting, Muskoka cottage, Muskoka Lodge, Lodge, Waterfront Cottage, Waterfront, Clean, Private Cottage

Property manager

Terry Spiers

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

View of the cottage from out on the lake.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Upon approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Dogs allowed upon approval.

13% HST to be paid directly to owner via email money transfer

Linen and towel service available 25.00 per person NOT DURING COVID

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the neighborhood

Baysville

Located in Lake of Bays, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. 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 Lake of Bays Brewing Company and Bracebridge Golf Club. Traveling with kids? Consider High Falls Water Park and Bracebridge Resource Management Centre. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

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Baysville, ON

What's nearby

Lake of Bays Brewing Company - 3 min drive
Lake of Bays - 5 min drive
Bigwind Lake Provincial Park - 24 min drive
Santa's Village - 34 min drive
Bigwin Island Golf Club - 51 min drive

Getting around

Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

Lake of Bays Brewing Co - 3 min drive
Cast Iron Restaurant - 4 min drive
Humble Pie Butter Tart Factory - 3 min drive
Fork in the Road - 3 min drive
Cheesus Murphy and the Grateful Bread - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic Waterfront 1935 Muskoka Log Cabin with All the Comforts of Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Authentic Waterfront 1935 Muskoka Log Cabin with All the Comforts of Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic Waterfront 1935 Muskoka Log Cabin with All the Comforts of Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Authentic Waterfront 1935 Muskoka Log Cabin with All the Comforts of Home located?

This family-friendly Lake of Bays cottage is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake of Bays Brewing Company and Lake of Bays. Bracebridge Golf Club and Bigwind Lake Provincial Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Allyson B.

Oct 6, 2020

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

Great Fall Getaway

Our group had a lovely time at the cottage this Fall. It was chilly outside, so we put on the fire to stay cozy inside. The cottage had everything we needed. We went for a paddle. The lake was very quiet. There's a canoe, a few kayaks and a paddle boat available. There are board games and movies for rainy days. The cottage is really close to Baysville, so if you forget anything you can quickly run to town to get supplies. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie b., Toronto

Oct 18, 2019

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

Perfect get away!

We had such a lovely time here! Spacious cottage, every bed super comfortable, and many areas to lounge in. Perfect for a big group! Cottage is very clean and well kept. Terry and Mark were great hosts, available and happy to be so. Thank you to you both for making our thanksgiving a memorable one!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Aug 9, 2017

Relaxing Family Getaway

We wanted a space for a vacation with my family of four, my sisters family of three, and two grandparents. This place fit the bill! Everyone had their own little area for quiet time if needed, the water area and kayak, etc were all provided and we spent most of our time down at the dock. The area near the edge was perfect for two toddlers to play around with their water toys as well. The fully stocked kitchen was a gem for my husband who likes to spend a good part of the day building a feast for the evening. The decor is just perfect with the feel of a true Muskoka cabin - wicker sun porch for morning coffees, vintage landscape art, bits of Canadiana everyone. LOVED IT. Terry is a pleasure - available if needed, but really just lets you enjoy yourself. The loons on the lake were just the icing on the cake. We'll be back!

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

10/10 Excellent

Aug 4, 2016

Great Spot on Dickie Lake

Our family of 4 (two boys age 11 and 14) shared this cottage with a family of five (one boy age 11 and two girls age 13) and had a great weekend. Cottage has lots of space for this number of people and if anyone wanted to spend some quiet time on their own, it was easy to do. The cottage has a great character to it, with all the modern amenities that you might want. The cottage was in very good condition and obviously well cared for. There were some very unique antique pieces that added to the character. The grounds were very well kept. Everyone loved the lake, although there are some large rocks near the two docks so that it is imperative that your kids be reminded not to dive. Dickie Lake is very quiet and great for swimming and boating. Couldn't be a nicer spot for swimming in Muskoka. Water gets deep quickly. Baysville also has all that a cottage goer would need, with Huntsville and Bracebridge easy drives away. We had a very minor issue with the Wi-Fi and when I raised it with Terry, she and her husband immediately took every step to rectify it, including involving Bell. It was up and running very quickly despite me assuring them that we were not overly concerned about it. We had immediate feedback following our week from Terry to ensure that we had a good week and to request any suggestions on improving the experience. She immediately returned our damage deposit without any issues at all. She and her husband were entirely professional throughout our involvement with them. We would love to return to this cottage next summer!

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

2/10 Terrible

Max K., Calgary

Oct 22, 2015

A difficult experience...nice cottage though

Terry let us know about 3 months before that she had double booked Gladstone for one of the three nights and that we could either have our money refunded (not an option given the difficulty in finding an alternative), be put up at Deerhurst (a resort, not a cottage), or stay at her personal cottage. We opted for the latter. It was rustic but nice, however we were not allowed to use the stove, so we planned to barbeque, but both propane tanks were empty. Terry did direct us to grab some from her neighbour. We did also use the canoe, however there were no life jackets. Another neighbour noticed this and lent us some, stating that the OPP were aggressive with tickets. Glad he was around as sure enough OPP were around. Terry allowed us to stay at her cottage past the 11AM checkout time, but asked us to move everything out of her cottage, which we did. We were asked not to arrive at Gladstone until after 2pm to allow the cleaners time. Serious inconvenience, but ok. We arrived at Gladstone at 4pm, and the cleaners were still there. Another inconvenience. Basically this was turning into a one day holiday, as we needed to check out at 11AM on Labour Day Monday. Once we were finally settled in, it was fine, but the whole experience was overall negative. From the beginning Terry was disorganized (at one point she "misplaced" our deposit) and would take several days to return e-mails. Perplexing also is the cleaning fee charged at Gladstone Lodge, as the contract states that renters must clean the entire cottage before leaving or risk their damage deposit. Even the furniture cannot be moved. We swept the whole cottage (where we found dog hairs from previous guests) and left it spotless. We were shocked when she then accused us of staining the towels. Honestly we walked around on eggshells all weekend as we were worried about not getting the damage deposit back, given Terry’s casual response rate to e-mails. It was refunded promptly though. We travel a lot and do private rentals frequently. This is by far the worst experience we have had. Unfortunately, I would not recommend renting here. The cottage is really cool and very well decorated with a great kitchen. We admire Terry's vision, but this rental it was far too much of hassle to be any fun. I’m sure that Terry will post a response labeling us as ungrateful and unreasonable, but we are trying to be fair and honest. We rely on honest peer reviews when making rental decisions and this was our experience.

About the host

Hosted by Terry Spiers

Terry and Mark live and work in Toronto and spend half of their time in Muskoka. They have a passion for all things cottage and lovingly restored this rare log cabin for two years making it the perfect place to spend a summer vacation. Terry is a food stylist in Toronto and Mark works for Air Canada.

Why they chose this property

We chose Baysville for the amazing nature, beautifully treed roads and proximity to Lake of Bays and the historic surrounding areas. We were excited to find a rare log cottage from the 1930's. We were also enticed by how one can enjoy the quiet or seek out local attractions. Near Historic Bigwin Island, charming town of Hunstville and tiny beautiful Baysville it is the perfect location for a summer vacation. Neighbors and local townspeople are friendly and helpful and full of pride for the area. The lake is beautifully calm and quiet and great for swimming. The area is blessed to be part of the great Canadian Shield.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with the old log and the amazing large porch, perfect for eating breakfast or having drinks before dinner with a perfect view of the water. Unique benefits are quiet and calm lake, warm for swimming. Large flat rocks gently lead into shallow water with sand packed bottom which is great for swimmers of all ages. 2000 square feet of indoor living space on two floors is extremely comfortable for families. TV lounge in addition to living room allows kids and parents to pursue separate activities if desired. Feeling like you are back in time but with all the modern comforts of home is a rare experience. Not many log cabins of this age left in Muskoka. Wonderful wildlife and bird watching.

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