Newly renovated 6 bedroom year round property featuring southern exposure and a gentle slope to the lake. Walkout from kitchen to a large screened in porch and wrap-around deck. There is a living room, family room, dining room and full bath on the first floor and laundry in basement. The second level features 5 large bedrooms (all queen size beds) and a full bath. The top floor is a wide open loft perfect for additional sleeping quarters (queen size bed) for larger groups or a place for the kids to play. The cottage sits on a level lot and has a sandy shoreline (the gentle entry is perfect for children). There is a large camp fire area with several muskoka chairs and two separate driveways affording plenty of parking for large groups. This property is part of the original Thorel House Resort and still captures all of its historic charm and character.
There is a TV in the family room with satellite as well as a playstation/dvd player and movie/video game collection. There is a second TV in the loft equipped with a DVD player -- a perfect spot for the kids to watch a movie. Rental includes use of hobie cat, canoe, swim platform, life jackets and sand toys. There is also a crib in one of the rooms and a high chair available for use, as necessary. There is also a bbq available for use.
The cottage is conveniently located just down the road (5 min drive) to SWS Marina, JW Marriott Rosseau Resort & Spa. SWS Marina offers boat and personal watercraft rentals and is home to Abbey's bakehouse and a number of pop-up shops. Also just down the street (5 min drive) is world class golf at The Rock, a Nick Faldo designed course.
Property manager
Brian Wilson
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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About the area
Minett
Muskoka Lakes is home to this holiday home. The Rock Golf Course and Pine Ridges Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Muskoka Sports and Recreation and Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like golfing.
Minett, ON
What's nearby
Lake Rosseau - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
The Rock Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
Muskoka Sports and Recreation - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
Lake Joseph Golf Club - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
The Port Carling Wall - 26 min drive - 22.5 km
Getting around
Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
Oliver's Coffee - 19 min drive
Bass Lake Road House - 29 min drive
Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint - 7 min drive
Turtle Jack's Port Carling - 21 min drive
Beveragino - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Lake Rosseau - Family Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Historic Lake Rosseau - Family Friendly ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Lake Rosseau - Family Friendly ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic Lake Rosseau - Family Friendly located?
This family-friendly Muskoka Lakes holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Rosseau and The Rock Golf Course. Muskoka Sports and Recreation and Pine Ridges Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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We had a wonderful family vacation at this lovely cottage, great location for boating and jet skiing. Everything we needed was right there, it was great.
It was a beautiful house to host visiting family for a wedding. It had everything we needed! We enjoyed the space: house and view. A fabulous experience - would recommend.
We had the best weekend at this property. the cottage was beautiful and so well appointed, we could not have wished for anything more. lots of toys for the kids, the beach was nice and shallow and the dock perfect to relax on. We will certainly come back !
Wow just amazing! Every detail of this cottage has been well thought out, and made our family/friend cottage weekend excellent. Our family went with a 4 and a 1 year old and the cottage felt very safe for them. Brian was super easy to communicate with and we will certainly be back! Thank you again Brian!
I stayed here with my husband and family at the end of May/beginning of June and could not have had a better experience! The property was immaculate, the dock and view of the lake were beautiful, and it truly felt like paradise there. Brian was very easy to communicate with and we could tell the property was well loved and cared for. My family and I will 100% be coming back to this place again and we encourage everyone to see the magic for themselves!
This was a perfect family cottage! Beautiful cottage and beach, safe shallow water, toys and a playground! And a beautiful, well appointed home for the grown ups! Lovely hosts, too! We would love to stay again!
We had an amazing weekend getaway with our family of 12. The place is clean, well equipped, and had plenty of indoor or and outdoor activities to keep everyone busy. We loved our stay and would love to visit again.
Brian was very kind and generous, he was also very quick to respond to our questions.
I highly recommend this cottage for your next family vacation.
The perfect getaway for six women of a certain age
It was clean, spacious, cozy and very well equipped with all the amenities. We each had our own bedroom to retreat to when we needed to, away from the others on the lovely dock or on the beautiful deck. The kitchen allows for lots of cooking, the tv room is comfortable and the dining room is perfect for larger gatherings. The grounds are well cared for and easily accessible. It was a memorable and fun time.
We had a great time at the cottage. It is a beautiful cottage with lots of space and great location. We unfortunately didn't have the best weather, but were still able to get outdoors and enjoy the water and outdooora at times. The cottage has all the amenities you will need. Hopefully one day we will be able to return.
A perfect cottage for a large family. We were 11 adults aged 23 to 83. We were all able to find our own space if we wanted some privacy because the layout of the cottage. The shallow water made it easy to play water games and the fire pit was perfect for evening gatherings. I would highly recommend this cottage.
Brian’s cottage was absolutely perfect for myself and some friends to get away for the weekend. It’s exactly as listed, the view is breathtaking. It’s such a peaceful area with lots of activities to do. Brian always replied in a timely manner, and as a bonus we were pleasantly greeted by a bottle of wine and a lovely note. I would highly recommend staying at this cottage. You will not be disappointed!
An amazing stay at a beautiful, family friendly place!
We had a wonderful stay at Brian's cottage. It was in a perfect location with many family friendly activities for all ages including a playground, sandy beach, a paddle board, canoe and magic carpet mat! We all had a great time and look forward to coming again. Brian was a wonderful host and easy to communicate with. 10/10 would recommend!
Great cottage for my wife, myself and our 3 year old son. Place was clean and had plenty of kids toys. The outside property and shallow water around the dock gave us piece of mind for our little guy playing outside. Overall great trip and hope to be back again soon. Thanks for letting us stay here.
Spent 4 days at the cottage with friends. Brian, the host, was very easy to deal with.
Great location for swimming, boating and fishing.
Cottage was clean and well equipped. Plenty of room a for group of 8 adults.
I would highly recommend this location to anyone that asked.
brian was one of the most reliable and helpful host i’ve had so far, he helped us with everything we needed and made our stay one to remember, the cottage itself was very well kept and homey, it had everything we needed and nothing less, will definitely be returning and recommend it to anyone who’s looking for a family friendly place to kick back and relax and get away!
We enjoyed the cottage very much. We especially likes the fact that there was plenty of seating for all of us (6 adults). The dining room was large as well & could seat 8-10 people comfortably. The view of Lake Rosseau is spectacular. We enjoyed the outside as much as the inside. Again, lots of places to sit & relax & enjoy the view.
Ideal for all ages. The shallow water in the large sandy bay is great for small children and for adults alike. The property provides all the amenities required for a fabulous holiday including many water "toys" (including Hobie Cat), shade with the umbrellas on the deck, the playground set with slide and swings, a well stocked kitchen with all the gadgets.
Cottage experience highlights included "dock time" (on the dock and in the water) and family meals on the deck and in the Muskoka room.
Brian is a gracious and helpful host.