Welcome to our family cottage on Ril Lake, where our family has enjoyed Muskoka cottage life for three generations. Between our own stays, we’re happy to share our cottage with guests looking to relax, spend time on the water, and enjoy everything the area has to offer.
Ril Lake is a scenic, spring-fed lake approximately three miles long, located just east of the village of Baysville in the popular Lake of Bays area. The cottage has a beautiful southwest-facing view and plenty of sunshine throughout the day.
The Cottage
Our bright, spacious cottage is spread over three levels and offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, making it comfortable for families and groups.
The main level features an open-concept living and dining area with a wall of windows overlooking the lake, vaulted pine ceilings, skylights, hardwood floors, and a cozy airtight woodstove. There is a comfortable seating area with a Smart TV, with access to your favourite streaming services.
The large kitchen is open to the dining area and is equipped with modern appliances and plenty of extras, including an air fryer, toaster, coffee maker, kettle, slow cooker, blender, sandwich/grill cheese maker, coffee grinder, and electric frying pan.
There are two dining areas, including a lovely dining space beneath the vaulted, skylit ceiling. There is a stereo system and Bluetooth speaker.
The secluded primary bedroom is located above the garage, offering extra privacy from the rest of the cottage. It features a four-poster queen bed, ensuite bathroom with a shower and jacuzzi tub, TV, and access to the upper deck with a lake view.
The other three bedrooms include two queen bedrooms and a bedroom with single/double bunk beds. All equipped with fans.
The lower level offers a separate walkout games room with a pool table and Smart TV, making it a great entertaining space or a place for teens to escape, along with an additional bathroom.
We include baby gates, changing pad, and two strap to the seat high chairs (one with tray). As well as many board games and water toys to keep everyone entertained.
Outside & At the Lake
The cottage has several outdoor spaces to relax and take in the lake views, including a covered front porch, shaded lakeside deck, and large dock suitable for a boat or two.
The dock has plenty of room to sit back and enjoy the water, with a sun umbrella, Muskoka chairs, loungers, and water toys. The shoreline is rocky with a small shallow area where the bottom is sand and pebbles. The water becomes deep at the end of the dock, approximately 10 feet.
A fire pit provides a great spot to gather in the evening and enjoy a campfire by the lake.
Get Out on the Water
Enjoy the lake with the cottage's water equipment, including:
Canoe 2 paddle boards Pedal boat Kids' kayak Variety of life jacket sizes including baby and toddler sizes
Whether you're heading out for a paddle, relaxing on the dock, or enjoying a swim, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your time on Ril Lake.
Explore Baysville & Muskoka
The cottage is just minutes from Baysville, a quaint village where you can browse local shops, enjoy the scenic park and trails, or grab something to eat.
For more shopping, restaurants, and amenities, Bracebridge is a short drive away.
You can drive right up to the cottage, making it easy to unload and settle in.
We hope you enjoy the cottage, the lake, and the space as much as our family has over the years. We look forward to welcoming you to Ril Lake!
Check out our Instagram📸
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For more photos, videos and details about the cottage, Ril Lake and the surrounding area! We also explain the name of our cottage 😀
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Important information
You need to know
Property # 3794809
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 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
Lake of Bays
Located in Lake of Bays, this cottage is on the waterfront. Baysville Marina and Lake of Bays Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Frost Centre and Ril Lake.
How much is parking at Muskoka Retreat, Waterfront, 2 Decks + Dock, Master Loft, Swim/Boat/Fish, WIFI?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Muskoka Retreat, Waterfront, 2 Decks + Dock, Master Loft, Swim/Boat/Fish, WIFI?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Muskoka Retreat, Waterfront, 2 Decks + Dock, Master Loft, Swim/Boat/Fish, WIFI?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Muskoka Retreat, Waterfront, 2 Decks + Dock, Master Loft, Swim/Boat/Fish, WIFI located?
This family-friendly Lake of Bays cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Ril Lake and Porcupine Lake. Ridout Lake is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.
About the host
Hosted by Darron Stepanich & Sean Preece
Our two families live in Milton and the State of Washington, originally growing up in Oakville where our parents built the cottage in the early 80's.
We loved spending our childhoods at the cottage, sharing it with friends and family. We spent the summer barefoot on the rocky roads, water skiing and tubing on Ril and literally swimming all day long!!
We love being hosts as we get to share our happy place with others. When we aren't hosting we are each busy with our families driving kids to baseball, lacrosse, soccer and cheerleading - together we have 5 boys and 1 girl. And always dreaming of our next stay at the cottage.
Why they chose this property
Our parents found this lot and chose it due to its southern exposure and being in a quiet bay!
You will find a photo album of the cottage construction in the family room.
We've made many close friends over the years on Ril Lake having been here for over 40 years.
What makes this property unique
The property has a great view but it has easy access from the driveway while it's also easy to access the dock.
The cottage has all of the common day amenities and is spacious, which is important to us as we love being together but also enjoy so separation too. 😂
We are close to amenities in Baysville and Bracebridge.