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Lake Muskoka 4 BR Cottage, Sandy Beach, Sunny Decks, Private

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A deck with outdoor seating and a view of a lake.
A cabin with a dock, two kayaks, and a small garden.
A cozy living room with wooden walls, a grey sofa, a brown recliner, and a wooden coffee table.
A wooden cabin interior with a wooden cabinet, a television, and a window with a view of a wooden structure outside.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a window with a view of greenery, and a wooden interior.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Muskoka

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bala, ON
  • Place, Lake Muskoka
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Muskoka Lakes Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Bala

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is on the beach. Bala's Museum and Muskoka Lakes Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Port Carling Wall and Big Chute Marine Railway. Consider The KEE to Bala for a night out or Muskoka Sports and Recreation if you're traveling with kids. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Bala, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake Muskoka - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Hardy Lake Provincial Park - 13 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Lake Joseph Golf Club - 15 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 21 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 32 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olivers Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Juicery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Don's Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hook and Ladder - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Turtle Jack's Muskoka Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Muskoka 4 BR Cottage, Sandy Beach, Sunny Decks, Private pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Muskoka 4 BR Cottage, Sandy Beach, Sunny Decks, Private?

As of Nov 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Muskoka 4 BR Cottage, Sandy Beach, Sunny Decks, Private on Aug 27, 2027 start from $661, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Muskoka 4 BR Cottage, Sandy Beach, Sunny Decks, Private?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Muskoka 4 BR Cottage, Sandy Beach, Sunny Decks, Private?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Muskoka 4 BR Cottage, Sandy Beach, Sunny Decks, Private located?

Nestled on the beach, this Muskoka Lakes cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Muskoka, Medora Lake, and Muskoka Lakes Winery. Bush's Watersports Park is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Everything you need to have a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nothing better than summer in Muskoka

Our second visit to this serene, perfectly located cottage was as enjoyable as our first. We’ve already booked our week for next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was perfect

We had wonderful time at the cottage. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Repeat Guests

We have been enjoying this delightful Muskoka cottage for several years. We’re already booked to return next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2023
Thanks Heather. I am so glad your group had a nice time, and look forward to welcoming you next year! Peter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly peaceful, comfortable & convenient

We continue to enjoy Peter’s classic property every summer. The cottage feels remote but Bala and Port Carling are right around the corner. We shall return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a repeat visit to this cottage so there are no "unknowns" for us.The road in from the highway is in great condition.Upon arriving, the cottage was clean and neat. The VRBO picture needs updating as the white shutters and new screen door on the Muskoka Room enhance its look.Non-motorized "boats" were used constantly.Bala Marina is close by for renting.Luckily, we had fabulous weather - hot, sun with clouds, rain during one night, and calm waters.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We loved our week at the Brook's cottage.

We spent an awsome week. We were busy using the kayaks, the paddle boards, the canoe that came with the cottage and our boat that we brought over at the dock.When we felt lasy we just sat on the dock and looked at the ducks that came by everyday. The cottage is in the bay so it's a lot quieter than the lake. It also has shallow sandy beach which we loved to have. We finished the day around a fire and looked at the sky filled with stars. We even had the chance to see shooting stars a few times! The cottage is pretty roomy. It had everything we needed. (Although we spent every minute of the day outside!) It has a well equipped kitchen to cook our meals. The beds are very comfy. Our teenagers loved to have a place for themselves in the bunkie. Bala is a cute place to visit. It has a good size grocery store called Freshmart which is pretty close to the cottage. A few restaurants to choose from and a few boutiques as well. A coffee shop, and a ice cream shop too. We were so sad to pack our bags at the end of the stay and to leave this piece of paradis. Thanks Peter for giving us the opportunity to live in such a beautiful place. We truly appreciate.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Thanks so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure having you visit our cottage. Everyone likes putting the teens in the bunkie, me too! You are welcome to return next year, just like the shooting stars. Peter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Magic of Muskoka

Peter’s traditional cottage has become a destination for our family for the last 3 years. Looking forward to another week next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent Stay

Thank you Peter for allowing my family to enjoy your wonderful slice of Muskoka heaven.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

The cottage was rustic but very comfortable and the setting was beautiful. Peter was very welcoming and answered our questions promptly. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

We had a great week at this cottage. It had everything we needed. Furniture and beds were comfortable! We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards and the kids loved the water. Peter was prompt at answering my questions and even called during our stay to check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice & Private

It feels like you're miles from civilization when you're at Peter's cottage, but in reality you're only minutes from Bala and Port Carling where you can get anything you need. It's the best of both worlds. Quiet spot on the lake....and Peter was easily accessible and great to work with. We would not hesitate to book here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The view is awesome

Great spot the view is awesome!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick getaway

Great spot. Not far from downtown Bala. Nice little sandy beach spot for the little one to play. Will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aug 2020

Great location. Sun all day plus beautiful sunrises in the morning and sunsets at night. Great sandy beach and shallow water around the dock. The boathouse deck was great and the dloating dock a great bonus. The beds were super comfy and there are 2 fridges, which is great for all the food. There is some noise from the highway, that is quite close by, but the sound of the waves helped. Great place! Would definitely reccomend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we were looking for

Peter's cottage is the quintessential Muskoka getaway. The charm and location has to be among the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage, exactly like the pictures

We loved the cottage and kids really enjoyed the fact that the beds were really comfortable. The cottage has all the amenities needed to spend a great time reading on dock or on the patio. we went kayaking almost every day and it is easy to stay out of an area where the boats and water jet skis are. The stars were amazing. We were a little worried as there were large cottages across the lake but they were good at turning off their lights at night. The week-end (friday night/saturday) tended to be busier on the lake but we love the place none the less. Ducks came to say hi regularly and there were beautiful birds and a chipmunk who came to visit us regularly on the patio by the house. We also brought a badminton net and there was enough space to install it by the lake. The firepit was also great and there was no bugs at night!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location! Great family oriented getaway. Could do with some small upgrades

Overall we had a great time
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great times

The place and location were great! Really enjoyed our stay. Peter the owner was great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Muskoka gem

Perfectly located gem of a cottage in Muskoka. We enjoyed our 7 nights at this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Fun!

Another good week for our group on Lake Muskoka. Beds were soo comfortable. Big comfy couches. Dock space perfect for our boat. Free public boat launch close by in Port Carling. Lots of seating about the property. Kids loved the raft to swim to and the kayaks. Also good for small kids as there is a sandy, shallow entry. Dining on the boathouse roof was a highlight as were the campfires. Location is close to Hwy 169- easy access to Bala and Port Carling. Thanks Peter!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely traditional Muskoka Cottage- with upgrades!

A lovely traditional older Muskoka cottage upgraded to make it very functional and comfortable. Lots of space and great beds. A great variety of water equipment all in good condition. Close to both Bala and Port Carling yet on a quiet bay. Peter was very helpful and easily accessible to answer any questions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, well maintained property

Property identical to photos, lot of room, great location, owner checked in to ask if everything was as needed. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and private getaway

We had a wonderful, relaxing week at Peter's cottage! Listing description and pictures are very accurate and Peter was very responsive answering our questions. The cottage was very clean and well-stocked (kitchenware/gadgets, towels, games, VHS movies, canoe, kayaks, paddleboards, life jackets). Peter provided a great document outlining the rules and how everything works (garbage, dishwasher, etc). We were 6 adults and 2 dogs, so it could feel a bit crowded at times (bedrooms are small), but on the nice days we spent all our time outside so that didn't matter much! The cottage is located just a 5 min drive to Bala and 10 min to Port Carling, which had all the amenities we needed. The lake water is just terrific. Warm, clean and very swimmable. The bay is quiet and we only saw a few boats in our area during our stay. We took full advantage of the calm bay and spent so much time paddle boarding, swimming and kayaking. All in all, we enjoyed our time immensely and would definitely return!
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

My husband, two young daughters and I had a wonderful week at this lovely Muskoka cottage this summer. We visited with our parents (children's grandparents) and siblings (kids' aunts and uncle) throughout the week, and everyone had a great time. We enjoyed roasting marshmallows in the fire pit at night; taking the canoe, kayak and paddle board out on the water; swimming off the dock and swimming platform; building sandcastles on the small beach; simply enjoying the beautiful view; and hanging out in the lovely cottage. All in all, a great time was had by all!
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