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Gorgeous Muskoka Waterfront Cottage Tall Pines Prime Swimming 10 Acres

Riverside cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Riverside flagstone and cedar deck.
Over the Moon Eco Cabin
Spacious living room.
Livingroom.
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bala, ON
  • Place, Lake Muskoka
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Bala's Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Muskoka Lakes Winery
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Muskoka Waterfront Cottage Tall Pines Prime Swimming 10 Acres

Gorgeous, "eco" cottage directly on the clear water of the Moon River with full sun (Southwest exposure), smooth granite rock, towering white pine trees, and prime swimming for a true, "unplugged" Muskoka vacation. 7-night minimum. Friday Check-in. The cottage has 400 ft. of riverfrontage and is on 10 acres of mature forest surrounded by extensive wilderness. Enjoy a tranquil vacation with the family. There are no motorboats on the river so safety and privacy are assured. The granite rock shore provides easy access to step in or jump into the water. There is a canoe, 3 kayaks and a SUP available. Hikers, runners, and cyclists will enjoy many forest trails and laneways.

WiFi
No Smoking.
There is a loft bedroom with a double bed - the loft is accessed by a Japanese ladder, and there are wood railings with tempered glass around the opening. There are large windows with screens which can open to let a nice breeze in.

This "eco" cabin is fully wired and is "off the grid" using solar system energy. The cottage is wired with 12 volts.
There is an enviro-compost toilet inside the cottage and an outhouse.
The cottage is on 400 feet of waterfront and is accessed by a steep path and stairs from the cottage.
All guests are required to follow local regulations regarding fire bans, water safety and noise. A guideline will be provided for you.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Local regulations require that all guests provide their home address and sign a renters code of conduct upon completing their booking.
All guests swim at their own risk and assume responsibility for underage children. All guests acknowledge that water conditions may change.
All guests assume a "use at own risk"while staying at this property and agree to waive all rights to sue or seek damages of any kind for any reason.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Muskoka Lakes

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront. Muskoka Lakes Winery and Lake Joseph Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Muskoka and Hardy Lake Provincial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bala, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake Muskoka - 15 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Bala's Museum - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Hardy Lake Provincial Park - 21 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 21 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Lake Joseph - 24 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 41 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don's Bakery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hook and Ladder - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bala Falls Pub - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Pearl - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jack And Stella - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Muskoka Waterfront Cottage Tall Pines Prime Swimming 10 Acres 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 Gorgeous Muskoka Waterfront Cottage Tall Pines Prime Swimming 10 Acres?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Muskoka Waterfront Cottage Tall Pines Prime Swimming 10 Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Muskoka Waterfront Cottage Tall Pines Prime Swimming 10 Acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Muskoka Waterfront Cottage Tall Pines Prime Swimming 10 Acres located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Bala's Museum, Lake Muskoka and Muskoka Lakes Winery. Hardy Lake Provincial Park and Lake Joseph are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xiaofei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clear smooth water front. Good for canoe and paddling.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful waterfront, very comfortable beds, and well equipped cottage with all cooking essentials, games, books, watercraft and more. Bathroom situation was a bit more rustic than anticipated when we looked at the listing, and the hot water seemed to be hit or miss when used.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathon a.

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

Friends get away

Awesome time at an amazing property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex A.

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

Great get away

Great place to just get away from everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie J.

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

2024 cottage vacation

Loved the access to the water and the use of kayak and canoe. A bit too rustic for the Gen-Alpha group but they learned some board-games. Great down-time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mina G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Wifi signal was very weak and often not workingAdvertised hot tub but it was not working and full of junk (has not worked for a while likely)No garbage bags provided—garbage disposal challenging with nearest bin 20 minutes away No water on arrivalNo A/C and no fans provided (or ceiling fans)Lake was nice and canoeing was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sil H.

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

Fabulous

A little piece of paradise. Quiet, full of wildlife, private. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate

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

Hidden gem

The location is private and scenic, the water is beautiful and the cottage is comfortable. You can tell someone has put in a lot of blood sweat and tears to make this spot the best it can be. Would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Magical

A hidden gem in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

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

True Nature experience

Cute cottage immersed in the woods, with your personal lake and a very relaxing view. The children really enjoyed being in the lake, the trampoline and chasing frogs. Our enemies were the mosquitoes OMG! overall we really enjoyed our time there. Thank you Yolanda for all your help!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley M.

beautiful place, adventure awaits

We had a wonderful time with our family (kids aged 3, 5 and 7). Nothing was lacking at all. And the scenery and swimmable water was so magical. Just close enough to town that you can enjoy the quaint Muskoka vibes of Bala and daily donut runs. But far enough off the grid that you really feel as though you are having a unique vacation and doing something special. If you are open to new experiences, and not just a standard cottage rental, give this place a go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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

Everything, as promised, and more!

Beautiful location! Peaceful and quiet. Just what we were looking for! Lots for the kids to do (tree house, trampoline, and swings), and all within eyesight of the parents. The whole family can take the steps down to the river to enjoy the view. And, everything is within reach, just where you thought you'd find it. Well equipped and welcoming, this cottage is everything you'd hope for in your Muskoka retreat. Thank you to our hosts for sharing Over the Moon with us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D., AJAX

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

Live off the grid with some creature comforts - Glamping in Muskoka

Yolanda and Carlos were terrific hosts - always accessible. The Moon river had a strong current and there’s a small waterfall about a 100 metres on the right - so watch out while using kayaks and going too far. Use the property as the boundary. Internet is good. Good LED lighting. No TV. Bring a back up storage battery and a projector if the kids want a movie night. That’s what we did. Kitchen is well equipped. No microwave (because of the power limit). BBQ is in good condition. Don’t use the Brush. Use an onion dipped in olive oil to clean and season the grill. Hope you enjoy your trip as we did. Thank you Yolanda and Carlos!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Mrinal K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great off grid location, but for experienced cottagers

The property is located in a beautiful area, but you need to be quite careful when driving up to it - low cars would absolutely NOT be able to safely arrive. The deep woods means lots of mosquitos in July, so hiking wasn’t possible for us. The current was strong so swimming and canoeing were also a no. But, the fire pits outside and general view were spectacular. The sun room was great for being outdoors sans insects, but the whole group got eaten alive anyways and we didn’t use the outhouse as a result. We had no problems with electricity, but didn’t have water by the last night of the trip and that was incredibly challenging and gross. While the cottage itself was beautiful, the absence of fans was incredibly difficult in the humidity - many of us didn’t sleep very well as a result. Expectedly, there were mice but we remained diligent about keeping things clean and stored properly. This is a good place to be in nature and unplug with virtually no one around. The kitchen is very well stocked for all of your needs and the barbecue was great. While I would recommend a stay for experienced cottagers, the glamour of the photos does not indicate how physically comfortable you’d be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

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

Relaxing stay with family

Had a great 4 nights here with family. Property is incredibly peaceful and set in stunning woodland. Really felt like getting away from urban life. The cottage is very rustic, somewhat basic inside but clean and functional. The ladder to the attic needs to be approached with care. The views from the living area out into the woods and river are spectacular. Sunroom was a beautiful space. Toilet is an out door hole in the ground, 30m from the property, but done well and clean. You are discouraged from using the internal compost toilet. We saw no trace of mice. There is a trampoline,swing and treehouse which our kids 3 and 6 loved and played on all week. Mosquitos are ever present but not a massive issue with repellant, we sat out most evenings. Main disappointment is the river is relatively fast flowing and there is a rapids about 100m downstream. Swimming is therefore not possible unless you are confident, and certainly not for kids. We messed around in the canoe but this did limit options. The rapids are themselves beautiful, and easily reached from a path through the grounds. The entire deck area flooded with around a foot of water overnight one night, which there was no warning of, but had cleared by lunchtime. Fortunately nothing washed away. Overall loved it, but next time would look for somewhere with safer swimming. Despite this our kids were never bored. Would fully recommend for anyone who this isn’t a concern for, who wants to get off the grid.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ainsley k.

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

Beautiful place to stay

My family and I had a wonderful time the river was amazing for swimming, close to town, made use of the life jackets, canoes, and kayaks that were provided, great fishing, overall a great week getaway thank you to the hosts, would recommend to anyone !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Beautiful and Serene Getaway

We had a wonderful time at Over the Moon cottage. The water was calm during our stay and so clear you could see the bottom, excellent for swimming. The setting could not be more peaceful and serene. The children (ages 7 and 9) loved playing on the rocks along the shoreline. Yolanda and Carlos were fantastic hosts, and very easy to communicate with. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H., Aurora, Canada

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

Wonderful Private Cottage

A beautiful property with only one neighbour. A responsive and gracious Owner. A quintessential cottage. Lots to like.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Michelle L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Over the Moon, Bala

The cottage was comfortable, however cleanliness was not acceptable. The property owner quickly contacted the cleaners who were unable to come and clean, she offered to drive two hours to come clean, my husband and I did the cleaning, the owner said she would reimbursement the cleaning fee During our week the river flooded the dock daily and was very fast moving, we couldn’t enjoy swimming as it was to dangerous, this is completely out of the owners control, however it should be noted We took living off the grid as a challenge, we had absolutely no problem with lighting, hot water or charging devices and our week wasn’t particularly sunny Mike and Michelle July 2021
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice property with many different area to enjoy the great outdoors.

Everything worked well and the owners were responsive. Water access was restricted (dock was under water) due to unusually high water levels. The current was too strong for swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mahsa R.

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

Nature, art, love

This cottage was very unique, artistic, rustic, in the heart of the woods with waterfront, quiet and simply perfect for someone who is seeking comfort but wants to be closest possible to the nature! We loved every single minute of our stay here. Would definitely go back! Owners were very responsive, the fridge faced an issue and within a few hours the owner drove all the way from Toronto to come fix it. Would strongly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Great

Overall great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Very beautiful location, great host

We had a great time! The cottage is beautifully decorated, the river is stunning and the host was very responsive and helpful. The property is close enough to town to easily get what you need but also felt private and peaceful.

10/10 Excellent

Hayley M.

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

A special place

Our second time renting here, and even more lovely. This is a unique spot for people who appreciate true natural beauty and are up for something different. Comfortable, clean, and full of things to do, like canoe, swim, read in the hammock, Firepit, trampoline, tree house. You won’t miss your screens or wifi. My kids didn’t ask once for a screen. We recommend to families with kids older than 5, and not too too senior, simply due to the stairs. It is a great spot, and we expect to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

arthur J., toronto, canada

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

Great Getaway!

We had a great week at over the moon. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you need. The space is really wonderful and was more than enough room for our family of 4. Our 2 boys 7 & 9 both enjoyed all the amenities but spent most of the time in the river where the various water levels allowed you to either splash around in the water or swim back and forth to the floating dock. There was always enough power or propane available for lights, charging devices, bbq, cooking etc., Lastly, the hosts were very responsive and proactive to ensure we were comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Yolanda Mak

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Yolanda is an artist and art teacher and Carlos is a designer. We lovingly renovated the building into our dream cottage We invite you to enjoy our private get-away for your next vacation. We are avid outdoors people, who love to canoe, ski, hike and travel. We spend our time between Canada and Spain.

Why they chose this property

The towering trees, smooth granite rock and gorgeous Moon River! It is absolutely a stunning location. Such privacy, 10 acres surrounded by wilderness, is uncommon in the Muskoka Lakes region.

What makes this property unique

All the creature comforts in this "off the grid" eco cabin. Unplug and re-connect with each other, outside or in.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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