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Lovely lakefront home in the hub of Muskoka

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A lakeside view with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by trees and calm water.
A wooden table with a bowl in front of a window with a view of autumn trees.
A wooden dining table with benches, large windows, and guitars on the wall.
A stone pathway in a wooded area with a small building in the background.
A two-story house with a wooden deck and a stone wall in front.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Rosseau
Sleeps 7•4 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Port Carling, ON
  • Place, Lake Rosseau
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mirror Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Port Carling Wall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lovely lakefront home in the hub of Muskoka

The cottage sits on the edge of Muskoka’s village of Port Carling on a quiet lake but just a walk to town. Beautiful deciduous and pine trees populate the property with all the amenities of home. Go for a paddle and then take a stroll to get an ice cream.
Enjoy the dock, a deck, and a patio. Inside, the pool table and a large screen tv, and Sonos sound system as well as a host of board games are ready to entertain.
The kitchen is fully equipped. And the views are stunning all year round.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9715670
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

About the area

Port Carling

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront. Santa's Village is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Muskoka and Lake Joseph. Muskoka Sports and Recreation and Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
Port Carling, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake Rosseau - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mirror Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Muskoka Lakes Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Port Carling Wall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 31 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 36 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olivers Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Juicery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Turtle Jack's Port Carling - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely lakefront home in the hub of Muskoka pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Lovely lakefront home in the hub of Muskoka?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely lakefront home in the hub of Muskoka?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely lakefront home in the hub of Muskoka?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely lakefront home in the hub of Muskoka located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Mirror Lake and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Muskoka. Lake Rosseau and Muskoka Lakes Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eddy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible stay here. The cottage was beautiful, clean and the location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great spot

Really enjoyed the place and the surrounding area. The lake was perfect as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agnes K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve come back to this lovely spot a couple of times. Like the combination of being close to town with a peaceful clean lake. We have usually come here in the fall, enjoyed kayaking and great as a base to nearby hiking spots.cottage is well equipped, like the pool table! Beds are comfortable, nicely decorated and cozy. Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely, 5-day stay on the shore of Silver Lake. We are a family group of 6 spanning 3 generations. From the 10 year old to the 70 year old, we enjoyed the house, the lake and the whole area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Fun family getaway in Port Carling

We had a great time with our extended family at this Port Carling cottage. The place was tidy, beds were comfortable, and we especially liked the convenience of being about to walk into town and to the farmer's market.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

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

Great stay!!

This place was amazing and the host was super friendly and easy to contact. I would 100% come back here! Bring your own boats - there is a large canoe and a kayak - but not easy to use with children. Perfect location. Small private lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Celine Y.

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

Relaxing stay with friends

We recently stayed at this charming cottage with friends, and it was a fantastic experience. Everything was as advertised and well-equipped, making our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The host was very responsive, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience. Highly recommend this place for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2024
Thank you very much. I’m so glad you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Very Accurate Listing, Lovely Cottage

Got exactly what we were expecting and hoping for. Our family spent a week here and we loved it. Very cozy, clean, and comfortable. Everyone was happy and the lake dock and pool table got a lot of use.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine N.

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

Nice cottage close to town centre

Nice place with lots of space and everything you need to spend vacation outdoor and indoor. Too large for just two people, but perfect for family and friends. Plenty of kitchen facilities including spices etc. Owner very responsive and helpful, answers came very fast plus lots of interesting tips for the area. We would highly recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2022
Thanks, Christine! So glad you enjoyed yourselves!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mona M.

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

Relaxing getaway (and great location!)

The cottage was perfect for spending quality time with family. It was well equipped and the location is great! Few steps down to the lake would take us away from the bustle of the traffic and closer to nature. A short walk in the other direction leads into town with plenty restaurants and cafes. Highly recommend the antiques+book store and the hotdogs from the stand in the parking lot. Our host, Nigel, was very responsive when we reached out for help with the heating (basement corner bedroom gets really cold at night) and gave us plenty of information to explore the area. A very relaxing and fun trip overall!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Lovely Muskoka

Great space, with lots of room for my sister and our families. We had a wonderful stay, reliving our Muskoka memories from our 20's walking to the shops in Port Carling. I didn't realize the house was right on the 118, a super busy road, but you didn't notice it from the roomy cottage/house and didn't hear the road at all from the dock. We also liked the convenience of walking into the village for dinners, drinks and shops. Nigel is a super responsive and friendly host with lots of great suggestions on how to make the most of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
Thank you, Nicole! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. I feel really fortunate to have a place that offers the balance of both worlds. So glad you got to enjoy it, too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell A.

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

Close to town but also cottage feel

There is room for 2 families of 3-4, it's a quick walk (<1km) to a great park for families and downtown port carling, but still feels like a true cottage. It's a quick walk down to the dock and small and quiet lake. It's a swim & canoe kind of lake, not watersports, which was perfect for our families. Swimming is good if you're ok with standard Muskoka clay bottom lakes. (Some of our group wore swimming shoes but this is very minor and didn't impact our stay at all!).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Thanks, Russell! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katie A.

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

Cute home, great stay

The home was very cute and as pictured are shown. The house is snug, but worked fine for vacation. Clean and picked up. Tons of games, fully equipped with kitchen, and little extras like bath soap or laudry pods. The outside is beautiful with the dock and water, there is a long steap hill to get there. The owner had GREAT communication!!! Best I have had with a rental. My only suggestion would be to add more hooks for towels. Great stay with family and enjoyed our time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Thanks, Katie. Much appreciated. I’ll add more hooks for towels - good suggestion. Really glad you guys had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very comfortable at the cottage and had everything we needed at our disposal. Location was very convenient to town but not intrusive with traffic or noise. There was enough space for everyone! Kitchen is a little small but was outfitted with everything you needed. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms were clean! Lakeview was beautiful, although very close to neighbours it was never a bother. No shoreline but water was clear, fishing was good, and kids enjoyed swimming (shallow enough for adults to stand mid chest level). The owner was incredibly nice and helpful with suggestions to do in-town, he also brought up a brand-new BBQ when the old one was not functional! Firepit was also brand new -super bonus! Would recommend the cottage for a couple or small group of friends/family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katerina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and spacious cottage. It has everything and more that you need during your saty. The pool table was definitely big plus, we played every day. Huge , smart TV is great for movie nights. Kids had a blast fishing from the dock while we enjoy the tranquility of Muskoka. Its a bit challenging for older people to come up to the cottage from the lake shore, but for kids it was fine. Tall mature trees gave a feeling that we are in the forest. One night tree deers pass through the property. Port Carling is a hidden gem. It has a lot of small boutiques and restaurants. Must see the opening of the bridge .Overall it was an amazing time. We are thinking to come back there next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kari K.

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

Great family spot!

Nigel’s property in Port Carling is a great spot for young families, combining the feeling of being on a secluded small lake with the convenience of being in town. Our kids loved the dock and the water and we felt safe letting them explore because of the lack of noisy boats with large wakes. The canoes on Nigel’s property were great and easy to launch (bring appropriate life jackets for children). The chiminea was a big bonus too for a safe and contained fire. The cottage itself was clean and well appointed. Sheets and towels were provided! My kids opted to share a room, so we had lots of extra space. The pool table was a lot of fun as well. Laundry area was spacious and convenient. Even though the road had a fair amount of traffic, we felt safe walking on the paved shoulder into town. It was nice to not have to cook and plan every meal! And it was nice to safely enjoy a cocktail at dinner since we could walk to town instead of driving. Nigel was extremely helpful and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2024
Thanks, Kari! I’m so glad you guys enjoyed yourselves!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agnes K.

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

Great stay in heart of Muskoka!

We stayed here in late October. It is a lovely property. The cottage is well kept and nicely appointed. Appreciated the linens being included that is a great perk! The lake is perfect, small and quiet. Lots of activities including canoes and board games. The property is on main road into town but inside the cottage and down by the lake there is no noticeable traffic noise. Great tips from owner we enjoyed the Hardy Lake hike. Owner was very helpful and responsive. A really great stay altogether would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Exceeded Expectations

Great little getaway cottage. We were a little concerned as it was close to road and essentially in Port Carling so not quite the cottage escape but in most ways the property exceeded expectations. Place was clean, within walking distance to restaurants and on a nice quiet lake. Property owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ivy B.

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

Thank you Nigel for a great summer getaway.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

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