Lakefront Bliss:Luxury,Comfort and unforgettable views-7bedroom w/hot tub
Beautiful Lake House ONLY 45 MINS FROM BARRIE in the Muskokas
Escape to Lakefront Luxury: Your Dream Getaway Awaits
Indulge in the ultimate retreat at our stunning lakefront house, where comfort, tranquility, and luxury combine for an unforgettable experience.
Breathtaking Lakefront Views Wake up to the serene beauty of the water just steps from your door. Whether it’s a sunrise coffee or a sunset glass of wine, the view never disappoints.
Room for Everyone With seven spacious bedrooms and three full baths, this three-level home is perfect for family reunions, group vacations, or an escape with friends.
Unmatched Comfort Sink into luxurious linens and bedding, and stretch out on our extra-large, ultra-comfy couches—designed for movie nights, long conversations, or simply relaxing.
Kitchen Our fully stocked kitchen has everything you need to cook gourmet meals or whip up quick snacks. Dining in never felt so good.
Unwind Under the Stars Soak away your stress in our hot tub, perfectly placed for stargazing and lakeside relaxation.
Three Levels of Space Spread out and enjoy the generous layout, whether you’re lounging in cozy corners, playing games, or taking in the view from our expansive windows.
Waterfront Bliss Enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, or simply dipping your toes in the water—just steps from your backyard.
Your perfect escape is waiting. Book your stay today and experience the magic of lakeside living!
Long Lake is in beautiful Bala.
If you weren't convinced yet, we also have:
Games room with pool table, foosball table SUP (stand up paddle board) 2 KAYAKS PEDDLE BOAT Large fire pit area by the water with 10 Muskoka chairs Large dock with Muskoka and lounge chairs, 16’x16’ dock Shallow sandy water entry, very safe for small children but gets deeper at the end of the dock (30ft from shoreline)
Wifi Internet Media player with dozens of the latest movies All linens and towels will be provided. Sound system, easy to connect via Bluetooth from a smart phone Espresso machine - NESPRESSO - please bring your own pods (original line) Hammock
This Lake House combines the relaxing world of cottage life on the lake with the convenience of having the town within reasonable walking distance with Beer store, LCBO and a Freshmart grocery store .
The famous Hardy Lake Trail and the Torrance Barrens are within a 10 minute drive from the cottage.
The Kee to Bala is also a very well know concert hall and it opens on May 24 weekend. They hosted some very well-known artists last year such as Snoop Dog (not a misprint, I couldn’t believe it either), Kim Mitchell, Blue Rodeo, Sam Roberts, etc.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only
This is a family oriented neighborhood, no outdoor noise after 9PM (music, shouting etc) .
PARTIES ARE STRICKLY PROHIBITED
Garbage must be disposed of in the metal bins prior to your departure. Fee may be charged if not properly disposed of, instructions provided
Outdoor open fires only after sunset and only when Fire Rating allows.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number STRA-TML-25-0015
About the area
Bala
Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Muskoka and Hardy Lake Provincial Park, while Bala's Museum and Muskoka Lakes Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Muskoka Boat Heritage Centre and Muskoka Sports and Recreation. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
Getting around
Gravenhurst Station - 24 min drive
Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Clear Lake Brewing Co - 4 min drive
Don's Bakery - 3 min drive
Hook and Ladder - 3 min drive
Bala Falls Pub - 16 min walk
Sushi By The Water - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakefront Bliss:Luxury,Comfort and unforgettable views-7bedroom w/hot tub pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Bliss:Luxury,Comfort and unforgettable views-7bedroom w/hot tub?
As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Bliss:Luxury,Comfort and unforgettable views-7bedroom w/hot tub on 11 May 2026 start from £582, 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 at Lakefront Bliss:Luxury,Comfort and unforgettable views-7bedroom w/hot tub?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lakefront Bliss:Luxury,Comfort and unforgettable views-7bedroom w/hot tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakefront Bliss:Luxury,Comfort and unforgettable views-7bedroom w/hot tub?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lakefront Bliss:Luxury,Comfort and unforgettable views-7bedroom w/hot tub located?
This family-friendly Muskoka Lakes cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Muskoka and Bala's Museum. Hardy Lake Provincial Park and Muskoka Lakes Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We all enjoyed our stay. Cottage was well supplied- had everything we needed especially the kitchen Beds super comfortable. We walked into Bala for a coffee. Hot tub was great. Sunset was perfect.
Kathy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review. Please reach out to me if you wish to book again in the future.
Philip
This was a short vacation with an absolutely stunning cottage stocked so well that our breaths were taken away, surrounded by beautiful grounds and mesmerized by Muskoka’s million dollar view. This is a dream cottage with a dream like view. Phil and Claudia are gracious and extremely welcoming and warm hosts. We will rent this cottage again soon.
Tapas B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2021
Thank you for the wonderful review...we strive to accomplish exactly what your review described...we feel accomplished lol.
Hope to host you again in the future and thank you so much for treating our cottage as your own, which was obvious when we arrived at the cottage after your check out.
A beautiful cottage located on a quiet lake. The cottage was big and spacious accommodated 13 of us comfortably. It had wonderful decor which made it feel very homey. Kitchen was fully equipped with everything you need. Would highly recommend this cottage to friends and family. Thanks again Phillip and Claudia for being so accommodating and allowing us to stay at your beautiful cottage.
We couldn't have stayed at a better place! Perfect size and absolutely everything we needed. Comfortable beds. Great beach area off the dock. We brought a boat and fished. Played lots of games on a couple of rainy days. Walked into town almost every day. Just absolute perfection.
Joanne D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenna G.
22 Jan 2019
Perfection! Spacious and fully equipped!
Everything you could ask for! Spectacular facilities, with warm rustic charm. Everything from the kitchen, bedrooms, game room, and that hot tub were just wonderful. Highly highly recommend! We stayed this January, and it's a fantastic winter rental. We wouldn't hesitate to rent this cottage again - wet had an amazing time here. Owners were helpful and available if we had any questions. I honestly can't recommend this cottage enough.
Jenna G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Jenna for the wonderful review! Look forward to hosting you and your family and friends in the future.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 Jan 2018
Fantastic Cottage for a group!
This cottage is beautiful and unique, well equipped with an outstanding view of the lake. Excellent for multiple families or groups. Plenty of bedrooms with very comfortable beds and pillows along with 3 large very nice bathrooms. Large sitting area with 3 couches and a view of the lake. Easy to find and very close to the essentials. Owners were very responsive with any questions. Can't wait to go back in the summer!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Michelle for the wonderfully review. Look forward to having your group come back in the summer.
Philip
This was an awesome property, exactly as described. The kitchen was fully equipped, everything you would need miraculously appeared. The lake, dock and water craft afforded hours of fun for our children and grandchildren. Location just outside of town was convenient and all your shopping needs could be met close to the cottage. The owner was east to communicate with and very responsive. A complete cottage guide was provided, which was very helpful. A memorable stay!
Kathie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2022
Thank you Kathie for the wonderful review, hope to host you and family in the future. Enjoy the rest of your summer :)
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
4 Oct 2018
Excellent Family Vacation
Our large extended family had a wonderful reunion in July in your beautifully located cottage. We spent so much time outdoors on the dock, in the water and kayaks etc, and in the hot tub. There was plenty of seating for all of us.
The house itself was extremely clean and comfortable. Everything we needed was provided for. Indoors the family enjoyed the pool table, and the chess area, as well as the main living room/dining room.
The deck was very pleasant to relax on in the evenings.
We are looking forward to returning next summer.
Susan B.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Susan for the wonderful review, look forward to hosting your family in July 2019!
Our stay at Philips cottage was absolutely amazing! The cottage is so beautiful, it is decorated so tastefully and they even went full out with the Christmas decorations which was such a nice surprise. It was so cozy and had everything you could possibly need.
We had an insane amount of snow and our kids were in heaven!
I would recommend to anyone if I could give more then 5 stars I would :)
Thank you so much for creating such a great environment for our family. We will be rebooking for next year without hesitation
Bronwyn H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Phil G.
17 May 2017
Amazing property!
Our group loved the cottage and the waterfront.
The kitchen have everything we needed, the bathrooms were well appointed with great towels, bed linens were of the best quality.
The pool table and fooseball table were great entertainment during the short rain periods and during the evening. The hot tub was very well maintained and the water quality was superb, nice and clear.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, the pictures and information on this listing doesn't do it justice. We'll come back again for sure.
Thank you Philip for being so responsive and a great host. You have a slice of heaven...
Phil G.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Phil for the great review.
It was a pleasure hosting your family 2 years in a row.
Philip
Had a wonderful time at this Bala cottage. Comfortable, spacious, well equipped and in a great location. Rated Cleanliness with a 4 star rather than a 5 star as the Hot Tub was not clean on the day of our arrival. We added chemicals and enjoyed it for the remainder of our stay. Accuracy of On Line listing was also rated as a 4 rather than a 5 as we were both surprised and dissappointed to recieve an additional charge, after our stay, which was the cleaning fee. Beware! The cleaning fee was not included or mentioned in our original on- line quote. It was mentioned on the Rental Agreement , in fine print, which was provided after we booked on line.
Jerry v.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2021
Thank you Jerry for your review and the 5 starts, we're happy that you and your group had a wonderful time at the cottage.
I apologize for the hot tub water not looking clear/clean on your arrival, sometimes it takes a few hours for the water to clear after adding chemicals. The water was treated just before your arrival and I'm assuming it unfortunately didn't have enough time to clear up properly.
As for the cleaning fee, "A $450 cleaning fee will be charged at the end of your stay" is shown on the VRBO listing as well as the rental agreement you signed. It is also not in fine print, it is a separate paragraph right under the financial section of the agreement, in the same font size AND in bold text. If you had mentioned that the cleaning fee was an issue at time of signing the agreement, you could've asked for a cancellation of the booking.
We appreciate your feedback.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Loesje P.
8 Jan 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful quiet cottage on Long lake
For a get away with children under 12. There were too many potential knickknacks to get broken. Thankfully we didn't have rowdy children and they were well behaved.
We came into the cottage and the floor were very sticky. Many things were already broken.
The ladder to the bunk beds on the second floor was not attached and the screws were missing. There were nail gun nails on the floor in the basement bathroom and I steeped on one and unfortunately had one of the barbs stuck in my foot. Thankfully it was me and not one of the younger children. There were missing door knobs. Instructions on how to get the hot tub off sleep mode not available.
Loesje P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2023
Thank you for the review and I apologize for the incident with the nails. A door door knob/handle broke off just before your arrival, where the door window had to be removed to gain access to the room. I'm assuming that's where the nails came from and the worker didn't clean up properly.
As for the ladder to the bunk beds, it can't be permanently attached otherwise the bottom trundle can't be pulled out. However the ladder does have hooks that attach to the top bunk. for safety while being used. I'll look at it to see if something safer can be done.
Regarding the hot tub sleep mode, I wish I had been made aware of it via a call or a text, it only takes a push of a button to take it out of sleep mode.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Martine O.
29 Aug 2016
Beautiful Property, all necessities provided.
We rented the cottage to celebrate my parents 50th. The cottage met our needs nicely, we were 14, and all were very comfortable and had our own space. The cottage is nicely equipped with everything needed. Overall we add a great week. We were able to cook for the group as well as order take out for the group. There was plenty to do in the area. The cottage is centrally located to explore the area. The lake was beautiful, we had a great time swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. We also had our boat and were able to tube and ski on the lake. It was quiet, not too many boats out which was nice. Owner was helpful with communication while we were making our plans, very responsive to emails.
We are disappointed with the refund of the deposit. We were charged almost double what we were told to expect for a clean up fee. I asked for clarification from owner but did not receive any reason for the increase. We actually made minor repairs to the cottage when we arrive and informed the owner of these. We left the cottage exactly as we were told to per the check list. I have rented several properties with VRBO and it is the first time that I don't receive the expected deposit, which is disappointing. Process is not transparent. Owner was not as responsive to my emails when I asked for clarification, I am still left not knowing why we were charged more for clean up.
We loved the property and had a great family holiday, but unfortunately I would not do business again with the owner as we are left feeling taken advantage of.
Martine O.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Martine, thank you for the review. I'm very sorry you feel you were taken advantage of in regards to the cleaning fee. I take that comment personally, the fact that all my previous reviews are all very positive tells me that I'm not "taking advantage" of people. I use VRBO and homeaway a few times of year for most of my out of town trips, I know what it feels like being on the other side of the fence, mainly if the property is far from what is shown on the listing. You have to agree this is not the case with my property, I try to be as transparent as possible with my guests.
I just reviewed all our communication. Not sure why you were expecting the cleaning fee would be $250. I told you that you would be charged whatever the cleaning crew charged me. I can email you the invoice if you wish to review it yourself. What I did say on one of my emails was the following:
"For 2015 I was charging a $250 cleaning fee and $750 damage security deposit, however I had some tenants this year that left the cottage extremely messy (ie extremely dirty bbq, garbage throughout the property, etc) and in some cases it cost me way more than $250 to clean it." This is the reason why for 2016 I decided not to have a fixed cleaning fee. As you know, cleanliness is very objective, what one person considers clean may not be what others consider clean.
Having said that, regardless of how clean you left the cottage, there are certain things that need to be done with every changeover, regardless of how nice and clean you left the cottage. A few examples:
-all bedsare to be stripped (whether they were used or not) and laundry must be done (sheets and towels)
-all 4 bathrooms need to be properly cleaned and sanitized for obvious reasons, even if you cleaned them yourself.
-Kitchen counter and fridge need to be cleaned
-etc
Again, I'm sorry you fell this way and if a $100 refund for the "assumed" difference will make you fell better, please let me know and I'll send it to you.
We've been to quite a few cottages, and this is definitely among the top 3, especially for a larger group. The kitchen is well stocked, the bathrooms are prestine, the facilities are top notch.
Definitely a great location for a quiet time away with family or friends.
The cottage was great, very clean, cozy & comfortable ! Everything you need in one roof, from utensils, basic amenities and watercraft equipment! We were 11 adults and 2 toddlers & had visitors in between and we were all comfortable. The place is spacious for big groups. Our family enjoyed our stay, we would certainly be back again. The lakeview was very beautiful. I'd rate this cottage 11/10 ! Thank you Phil and Claudia for sharing your place with us.
We had a wonderful long weekend in Bala, thanks to Phil and his beautiful property. The cottage was so comfortable for our whole family to stay under the same roof. The cottage is beautifully appointed. It was such a thoughtful treat to arrive and find the gorgeous fall floral arrangement on the dining table. It’s these types of details that really enhanced our perfect weekend. Thanks again! We’ll definitely book again.
I booked a private cottage on purpose to avoid any problems with neighbors, but the neighbors complained anyway and called the police on us.
There were cameras around the property and the owner clearly watches it, did not feel the privecly at all
monty y.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2021
It's unfortunate that the police was called for a noise violation but after speaking with the 2 neighbouring cottagers, it's quite understandable as to why.
I was told by both that the adult guests were being excessively noisy and playing "foreign" music while in the hot tub until 3AM. Then a few hours later (approx 6:30AM) multiple children took over the hot tub for most of the day and they did what children usually do while unsupervised...they scream and frolic in the hot tub. At around 11PM that night, the noise was still ongoing and the neighbours weren't willing to have a 2nd night of the same behaviour, therefore the complaint was placed with the local police.
As for camera comment...yes there are 2 very visible outdoor cameras so we can monitor who comes and goes, one facing the street and another facing the lake. This is common practice when renting your home to strangers, mainly to avoid organized house parties etc.
48 reviews and a rating of 4.7/5 speaks for itself and we try very hard to maintain our exceptional rating... unfortunately this negative review makes it obvious that we can't please all our guests...especially when they are unreasonable and inconsiderate of others!
We had a great stay. House is big with plenty of space fir all
House is equipped with everything you might need and everything is perfectly labelled
Would totally go back