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The Mara Waterfront Cottage, Muskoka

Riverside holiday home with Hot tub and sauna

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Interior
Living area
Primary Bedroom
Living area
Secondary Bedroom

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Huntsville, ON
  • Place, Bracebridge Resource Management Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, High Falls Water Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Sydney Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Child Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Mara Waterfront Cottage, Muskoka

Welcome to our enchanting Themed and Riverfront cottage in the heart of Port Sydney, nestled perfectly between Bracebridge and Huntsville in Muskoka!

Picture yourself waking up to the soothing sounds of a flowing river, the water visible and crystal clear even in the midst of a peak winter and snowfall that will take your breath away.

Step inside to discover three thoughtfully themed rooms, full kitchenette, river faced and a beautiful living and dining on the ground floor, each designed for your comfort and enjoyment. The entire cottage is adorned with wood-themed, charming decorations, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Privacy - Our hidden gem with a gated house offers a perfect blend of beauty and seclusion, despite being close to the main highway.

Entertainment - Near the fireplace, you have a perfect place to come together with family & friends to share memorable times together.

For real entertainment enthusiasts, head down to the basement, where a complete media and rec room awaits. Watch your favorite shows on the impressive 75-inch TV with a top-notch speaker system. Challenge your friends to a game of pool, air hockey, or try your hand at the classic dartboard. We've also got a variety of table games to keep the little ones entertained.

We

Route- For your convenience and safety, we will send you full instructions once your booking is confirmed.

Due to possible road closures during the Winter Season. You are strongly urged to follow our route.

If you require more details, look at the “Direction” section of this profile.

Our property has everything you need for an unforgettable vacation. Book your stay now and let the magic of Muskoka embrace you!

Guest access - Feel at home during your stay, with access to the entire ground floor, basement, and the transformed left-side shed, now a Retreat Room featuring a sauna, hot tub, and yoga studio. Enjoy the serene waterfront view, but kindly refrain from accessing the storage rooms and sheds on the right side of the house. Your comfort and privacy are our top priorities!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Leave Trash in the Porch
Make sure to load and start dishwasher
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Load up and run the dishwasher prior to exiting the property.
All garbage must be bagged and put inside the garbage bin, any untidy or excessive mess may result in an extra cleaning charge.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number 790842769

About the area

Huntsville

Located in Huntsville, this holiday home is on a river. Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery and Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include High Falls Water Park and Bracebridge Resource Management Centre. Bracebridge Fair Grounds and Back of Beyond Equine Centre are also worth visiting.
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Huntsville, ON

What's nearby

  • Bracebridge Resource Management Centre - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • North Granite Ridge Golf Club - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • High Falls Water Park - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Port Sydney Beach - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Port Sydney Falls - 12 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 26 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heart Of Muskoka Fries - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pine Lodge Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wings Port - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪David's General Store Inc. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Muskoka Fries - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mara Waterfront Cottage, Muskoka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mara Waterfront Cottage, Muskoka ?

As of 6 Feb, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mara Waterfront Cottage, Muskoka on 8 Feb, 2026 start from S$693.99, 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 The Mara Waterfront Cottage, Muskoka ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mara Waterfront Cottage, Muskoka ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mara Waterfront Cottage, Muskoka ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mara Waterfront Cottage, Muskoka located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of North Granite Ridge Golf Club, High Falls Water Park and Port Sydney Falls. Port Sydney Beach and Bracebridge Resource Management Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

July Getaway!

Good location and accommodations were decent. The hot tub is not full size, very shallow. but the cottage was clean and enjoyable. Great private spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha L.

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

Winter Weekend Getaway

We stayed at this cottage in February just to get away. This cottage was very clean and setup very nice with little extra thoughts throughout the home. Two level cottage with lots of space to unwind. We would consider staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Josh C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
0 stars for host. Experience overall unacceptable. For safety endangerment and false advertising. When we arrived in -20 C temp a day before NYE, no salt, not shovelled, sliding door to access the keypad door was jammed. Called host and rather than call local staff to assist, was told to break in, convo done. Even with cctv camera on us, we toiled for 15-20 mins hurting our muscles straining in sub zero temps to get inside using levers and shovels to pry. It was only when we called again and threatened to leave that they called staff.Worse than this nasty arrival was the false advertising. The infrared sauna was outside in unheated garage. Looked online at model specs: needs to be indoors 20 C to work. As well hot tub reeked of putrid eggs. Both were primary reasons and at prohibitive cost for 2 nights was many hundreds of dollars more than similar listings. We requested only partial refund bc space was suitable minus some of the grime and kettle not working. We thought very fair. Sorry: Advertising a sauna that cannot work in its current setup from Sept-April is false advertising unless listing has caveat. They ignored comment re: sauna manual as well as simple fix of having it inside heated basement. They seemed to know about smell too; again no caveat in listing.0 stars also for VRBO for the support. Our party of 4 offered insulting meagre voucher to split. Excuse was they said they asked host for part refund and they said no. What then to enforce accurate listings?
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James G.

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

Quick getaway

Only reason i didnt put 5 stars was because the sheets and couches had stains that were quite noticeable, and the bedding bad bugs in them but its muskoka so your gonna get bugs anyways. Make sure to request the owner to have the hot tub ready before you go. Thank you for the awesome property i would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca R.

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

Cute Cottage

Very cute cottage. Recent updates to make it look more modern really make a large impact. Check in process was easy and communication with host was always prompt. Cleanliness upon checking in was less than desired. There were a couple dishes left in the sink. As well as a couple other items left uncleaned (large spill located on table and random garbage items left on the back deck). Kitchen was stocked with essentials (new plates bowls, cups etc) but could have used more. Minimal plates and cutlery. No wine glasses, bottle opener, wine opener, no sharper knives etc. In the online listing it showed a pool table, but there was no pool table at this location. Looked like it was recently removed, but was not noted to us at any time. Which was disappointing because my son was excited to play. Beds were comfy enough but one was very squeaky when you made the slightest movement and therefore was not great for sleeping. Overall, the cottage suited our needs as we were only sending the evenings there and were out during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

It really doesnt get much better...

The Mara Waterfront Cottage is without a doubt one of the best cottages we have ever stayed at. The owners and all associates involved deserve an applause for thier meticulous efforts in keeping a perfect home for us, away from our home. I have stayed at many cottages throughout my 44 years of living and can credibility say that the Mara is a PRIME cottage in a SUBLIME position looking directly out at the water, footsteps from your door. If cozy was a cottage it would certainty be the Mara. From the moment you get there you are greeted with a luxurious style entry to a horseshoe driveway with two lions. Entry into the Mara was simple with the code given before arrival and security was proper. Upon entry we were immediately aware of how clean and tidy the main room was. As we soon found out, the whole cottage was immaculately clean and well maintained. We forgot to buy candy but didnt need to as the owners courteously staged a nice assortment of treats for us on the dinning room table. Every room has its own style, which was very cool. I especially loved the long narrow mirror outside between the two bedrooms. It's facing the core of the Mara and visually expands the property when you're in front of it and everytime you come out of the washroom. (Great placement guys) Hot tub, sauna, Waterfront, big screen tv, BBQ, kayaks, fire pit near the water, modern, pool table, games, everything! We loved it so much we booked again DURING our stay. Thanks again, guys!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

研 樋.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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