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Lakefront Bliss:Luxury,Comfort and unforgettable views-7bedroom w/hot tub

Family-friendly cottage with a hot tub, near Lake Muskoka

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior detail
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 173800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Torrance, ON
  • Place, Lake Muskoka
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bala's Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

2nd floor bathroom

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Foyer bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet

Lower floor bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
On a per case basis
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Smoking

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 Sports and Recreation and Santa's Village. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Torrance, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake Muskoka - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bala's Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Casino Rama - 51 min drive - 71.6 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
  • ‪The Pearl - ‬13 min walk

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 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property. Cottage amenities top of the line, everything a family needed for a 5 day stay and more. Loved it and totally recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

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

Great Getaway with an amazing waterfront View

Celebrated a friends 50th birthday. The place was perfect. More than enough space for lunging and card games.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara L.

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

Perfect cottage!

We went with a large group (12) and this cottage is just perfect. Cannot recommend it enough!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Friend reunion October

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

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

Bala Muskoka Lake 2024

Great experience. Great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tapas B., Toronto, Canada

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

Vacay with Million Dollar View

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

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

Family reunion

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

A wonderful escape from the city

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathie T., Canada

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

Fantastic Family Fun!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn H.

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

A Christmas to remember

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
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Phil G., toronto

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...

10/10 Excellent

Jerry v.

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

Good time in Bala

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Loesje P.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Martine O.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

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

Definitely Going Back

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyra A.

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

Cottage Haven

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Thanks for a great Thanksgiving!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

monty y., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

No privacy

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
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victor T.

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

Place is fantastic

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

True Bliss and Relaxation

Beautiful property, inside and out. Such a wonderful bonding experience with nature and each other. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shady A.

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

April escape

Excellent property. Beautifully kept with all the amenities and everything one could want in a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorea G.

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

Best equipped rental

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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

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