The Hatch - your family lakehouse retreat in Muskoka w/ Sauna & Hot Tub - Utterson

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Utterson, ON

High Lake1 min walk
Skeleton Lake6 min walk
Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course15 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Hallway Pullout Couch

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Triple Bunkroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Kitchen Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Hatch - your family lakehouse retreat in Muskoka w/ Sauna & Hot Tub

Get away with friends and family any time of the year on one of the clearest lakes in Muskoka. This newly renovated cottage is the perfect oasis away from the city and has it all.

Featuring 5 bedrooms, sleeps 13 comfortably, and an open concept space.

Suntan on the balcony, go kayaking, have dinner outside with the family, and enjoy the fire-pit, sauna, or hot tub in the evening.

We welcome you to our family cottage nicknamed "The Hatch", situated in a quiet area of Muskoka with waterfalls and trails nearby.

Property manager

Lior

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only

Quiet hour is at 11pm. In the event of a noise violation or an issue with the neighbours, we will be taking the damage deposit in full.

No motorized boating, for the respect of our neighbours and the lake. Failure to follow this rule will result in taking the damage deposit in full.

You are required to take your trash with you upon checkout. There is a dump on the way back to Toronto in Bracebridge that is open on Sundays.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Utterson

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront. Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course and Windermere Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and Muskoka Sports and Recreation.

Utterson, ON

What's nearby

High Lake - 1 min walk
Skeleton Lake - 6 min walk
Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course - 15 min drive
Windermere Golf & Country Club - 16 min drive
Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary - 26 min drive

Getting around

Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Bent River Cafe - 10 min drive
Windemere Pub - 16 min drive
Windermere House, Rosseau Grill - Oliver & Bonacini - 16 min drive
Rosseau Grill - 16 min drive
Taste Buds - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hatch - your family lakehouse retreat in Muskoka w/ Sauna & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The Hatch - your family lakehouse retreat in Muskoka w/ Sauna & Hot Tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of High Lake and Skeleton Lake. Nutt Lake and Lake Rosseau are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S., Hamilton Ontario, Canada

1 Jan 2024

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

Family Christmas get away

Overall terrific cottage. Wish we had snow. Will need to come back in the summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Keely B.

20 Nov 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Some issues but pretty location

We stayed at this property in September. We arrived to a broken key pad and had to contact the owner to find the manual key. Walked in to the cottage a complete disaster! It had not been turned over, sheets messed on beds, towels everywhere, even a rogue Tylenol just lying on the dirty floor. We contacted owner who did not know this was the case, he would get in touch with the cleaners and get back to us. I’m the meantime we found a broom and swept the floors and unpacked into the fridge. The cleaners had not come, there was a “miscommunication”. That’s fine, but we have 9 adults and a baby going to be there for 3 days and all travelling from over 2 hrs away. We were told that an emergency cleaning crew was going to come and we could either stay or leave. We chose to strip the beds, wash the towels, and tidy up. When the cleaners came they cleaned the bathrooms. After this we all went to relax in the hot tub. It was 11pm, and we were approached by a screaming neighbour who had called the police and bylaw on us for “being idiots” when we are sitting there quietly talking over the jets in the tub. Over the course of the weekend we found so many dangerous things at this place it was comical. The deck is in MAJOR need of repair, the glass railings are loose and we were nervous to even touch them. The boards on the stairs are sagging, and in need of immediate repair. Overall the issues were rectified but still not a place I would ever recommend. It’s lipstick on a pig

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Marly S.

9 Oct 2023

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

Think twice before you rent this lake house!

We had a very BAD experience with what we think as a price hike SCAM by the owner and lack of protection from VRBO. We booked and paid full in April for 3 nights stay in October (6-9). On Oct. 6, we got email with VRBO logo/letterhead, asking for a 'damage deposit' to be paid in order to get access to the cottage. I approved the payment knowing it's through VRBO who guarantees 'book with confidence'. Oct. 10: according to cleaner, septic was leaking back because pump got jammed with foreign object. They will call plumber.(how did they know foreign object when plumber was not called yet?) Oct. 12: owner said: INCREDIBLE AMOUNT of tampons, baby wipes, sanitary napkins were flushed down the toilet. Facts/ arguments, we escalated to VRBO: - We are group of 5 couples (5 women + 5 men) + 1 adult daughter who didn't have the period during our stay. What they didn't know, the ladies in our group are all in the phase where tampons, sanitary napkins are not needed anymore. So where did those come from? It must have been there before our stay, and that proved that the septic tank condition was not ready to handle biowaste of 11 people over 4 days/3 nights at the cottage - There was a charge for damage already of $400 to my credit card on OCt. 6, while the plumber verdict/ accusation of clogged toilets were made on Oct. 12. That's on top of $800 damage deposit I paid on Oct. 6. - I escalated to VRBO, after 12 days, they are still investigating. This should serve as warning to other

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Amanda G.

7 Jan 2023

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

Worst Rental Experience Of My Life

First off, I have to say I have never been so frustrated and disappointed with a rental experience in all my life. We booked a rental at the hatch to spend our family Christmas with my terminally ill father. The host knew we had a 5+ hour drive to get to the rental location. We loaded up our family, kids and all, and drove all the way to Huntsville with our luggage, food, Christmas presents In tow the night before we were to check in so that we would avoid a winter storm. The MORNING OF our rental check in the host msgs me to inform us that the cottage is “uninhabitable” and sends us photos of failed renovations and multiple messes on the property. We ended up being stuck 5+ hours away from home with no where to stay or go. Our family Christmas was destroyed. What was suppose to be a very special family time with my sick father ended up being a Christmas nightmare. The host had ZERO compassion for the situation he put us in. He was not honest about the renovations or mess of the cottage prior to our departure. We booked this cottage in September to stay from Dec 23-27. The host had ample amount of time to ensure the property was ready, and chose not to do renovations until the night before we were to arrive. Our family Christmas was shattered, we had ten people, including young children, crammed into a tiny hotel room for Christmas because of this. Stress, tears, and extreme disappointment can’t even begin to describe how we all felt. I will never book another rental again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Nancy J.

17 Nov 2022

Disliked: Communication

October visit and NO HEAT!

We arrived to a cottage - not exactly an executive cottage - but nicely laid out. The furnace was not working. The owner said there is a broken part and it was supposed to be fixed. He had space heaters for us to use but they are not safe for 24 hour use. He promised us a discount which never appeared. Unfortunately I cannot recommend renting this property as I do not trust the owner has any integrity.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lior

Quiet, respectful digital nomad with a taste for design and delightful experiences.

Why they chose this property

We made the Hatch with families in mind. Lots of activities and areas to gather.

The sauna, the hot tub, the firepit, the dock, the deck, the dining and living room areas. All were made to accommodate groups and encourage peace and relaxation.

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