Muskoka Lakehouse Retreat - Family Friendly with Sandy Beach on Three Mile Lake

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A lakeside dock with chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a calm lake.
A room with a bay window overlooking a lake, two chairs, and a wooden deck with a gazebo.
A dining area with a large wooden table, chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel oven, and a microwave.
A wooden staircase with a white railing, potted plants on the landing, and a wooden cabinet.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Utterson, ON
  • Place, Three Mile Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Muskoka
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double

1 Double Bed

Double bed with twin trundle

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Queen with desk

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Main bathroom

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

Spaces

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

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About the area

Muskoka Lakes

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre and MA&C on Main are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course and North Granite Ridge Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa's Village, or check out an event or a game at Gostick Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Map
Utterson, ON

What's nearby

  • Three Mile Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Muskoka - 28 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 43 min drive - 52.3 km
  • Hardy Lake Provincial Park - 50 min drive - 65.8 km
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 59 min drive - 73.6 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 37 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bent River Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪David's General Store Inc. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Windermere pub - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Grills Gone Wild - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Muskoka Lakehouse Retreat - Family Friendly with Sandy Beach on Three Mile Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Muskoka Lakehouse Retreat - Family Friendly with Sandy Beach on Three Mile Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Muskoka Lakehouse Retreat - Family Friendly with Sandy Beach on Three Mile Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Muskoka Lakehouse Retreat - Family Friendly with Sandy Beach on Three Mile Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Muskoka Lakehouse Retreat - Family Friendly with Sandy Beach on Three Mile Lake located?

This Muskoka Lakes holiday home is on the beach, steps from Three Mile Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course and Nutt Lake. Port Sydney Beach and Windermere Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely wonderful week. The property was extremely comfortable and flexible to house 4 adults and 4 children. The leisure facilities were thoroughly enjoyed with a lot of paddle boarding and kayaking carried out by all! The nearby towns and beaches were lovely and easily accessible. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Great location! Our kids enjoyed the sandy beach a lot. Lake is beautiful and the cottage has ample room for our family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend getaway

We loved our Muskoka lakeside retreat over the past few days. John was very quick to respond and answer any questions we had. Definitely recommend and hope to be able to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway Fall weekend

The cottage is all what you need to relax and enjoy the weekend. A beautiful place to spend time with family and friends, a quiet lake with beautiful sunrise views. John has been very helpful and responsive from the beginning of booking to the end , guiding us through during the time we were at his beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage with a bunch of water activities

The place was beautiful and clean! What you see in the photos is accurate! They provide a bunch of activities; paddle board, kayaks, float pad, badminton, volleyball, bunch of board games, and more. It also has a shallow area w sand. I wish it was sunny when we went but either way we had fun and we would love to go back again! Thank you to John for being a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful cottage experience

My family and I just returned from staying at this amazing cottage. The photos do not do the property justice. It has everything you need and more. We had a great time using the water equipment and having nightly fires and relaxing in the hammocks. It is such a beautiful and quiet lake. The host John was extremely helpful and responsive to all of our questions. We are hoping to return again next year if possible:)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

More Than We Expected

Our family of 5 adults and 1 toddler enjoyed a wonderful week at this Muskoka Lakehouse Retreat. The check-in was seamless with John readily available to answer any questions we had. The cottage was spacious and immaculate, the kitchen had everything we needed (and more), and there were plenty of water toys to keep us entertained throughout the week. The pictures of this property were exactly how it was - no surprises. The area was quiet and the sandy beach was a great addition for our 5 year old granddaughter. Thanks to John and Heejin for sharing your piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Looked different than the photos showed

The property was a little older than we were expecting from the photos. The basement was not ideal for sleeping - very musty smelling and rooms were very small. You could not go for a swim without first going through a fair amount of seaweed and grasses to get to swimmable water. Both grandkids ended up with leaches on their feet - you need to be careful where you stand in the lake. The kitchen was very well stocked and had all utensils and appliances you needed. The back door has many bees coming and going all day, I believe there is a nest somewhere under the house siding.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review our cottage and we’re sorry that our cottage did not meet your expectations. We have done our best to fairly represent our rooms in all of our pictures and descriptions. They have all been taken within the last year and we do not use any lenses or filters when taking them. And based on all of the previous reviews from prior guests, our guests have been very happy with the space and our cottage overall. We are also very sorry to hear about your grandchildren getting leeches on their feet and your inconveniences with the weeds. Water plants and all forms of living creatures are all part of cottage living in Muskoka. And while we really aren’t fans of the weeds, and with the low water level this year they really stand out, we are prohibited by environmental regulations to remove them. However, what we do, and I believe many of our guests do, is to use the paddle boards and even the giant floating yellow pad to float over the weeds and go swimming out past the dock where it is clear. And thank you for telling me about the bees. If they are in the siding, we will definitely see about having them relocated.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious Cottage on a Relaxing Lake

John was very communicative throughout our stay. He left us a welcome package that included helpful details about the cottage. The place was fully-equipped with kitchen supplies, which was great because we liked to cook. We especially loved the espresso machine! The place was just as advertised, except that it didn’t include basic soap and shampoo and a couple of us packed light and forgot to bring. It was much more spacious than we thought and we ended up not using the basement. We were 8 adults and the upstairs rooms were able to accommodate all of us. Plus, the basement was a little musky and didn’t have a lot windows anyway. We spent a majority of our time in the lake, it was very clam and peaceful. We were particularly grateful for all the water toys. We couldn’t jump off the dock because of all the seaweed, but we would paddle the giant foam raft out into the middle of the lake and jump off from there. Also, the dock was unstable and would often wobble when we walked across it. Unfortunately, we did encounter one impolite neighbour but overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the area was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cottage was very comfortable and spacious for a large family. Lake is perfectly calm and perfect everyday for paddling around. There are quite a bit of weeds in the entry point and we had to go quite far past the dock to get in the water. This might depend on water level but overall it’s not a very deep lake. Great week overall, loved being outside. Great level property with lots of seating. Some patio furniture could do with replacing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John was a fantastic host and very responsive to inquiries from our first communication. While my wife and I typically like to venture to different areas to explore and prefer not to stay at the same place twice, this cottage is definitely on our very short list of places we would return to. We had a most relaxing time here with lots to do. We spent a lot of time on the lake kayaking & paddleboarding, and in the event of a rainy day there are lots of table games and foosball. Also, extra points for allowing pets. We felt completely at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Reunion

We rented this place to attend a family wedding with our adult children and partners. Everything was clean, organized and comfortable. John was a gracious and responsive host. Perfect place to unwind and connect. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

This was the perfect cottage for me and my family who were over visiting. I would definitely rent this property again and couldn't recommend it anymore to anyone looking for a perfect lakeside vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!!

Beautiful location right on the water with lots to do both inside and outside! The wifi was fantastic for remote work as well - able to sit and work outside as far as to the dock even! We really appreciated and enjoyed the SUP boards and kayaks, the older kids loved the hammocks and the younger kids enjoyed playing in the sand. The cottage is on a nice quiet road so we were able to walk and bike safely. Very close to lots of beautiful trails and waterfalls as well. Thanks for a great week at your beautiful cottage!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay!

Had such a great time and John was so responsive and nice to deal with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!!

Cottage absolutely beautiful! Right on lake with sandy beach. 5 bedrooms so lots of room. All necessary items to cook ect. Fabulous, clean cottage. My husband & I had a wonderful time. Thank you John
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

John's house met our needs perfectly. We were blessed with beautiful weather. The cottage is very well equipped and and was very comfortable for 6 adults. The small room off the kitchen was great for those in the party that needed to be "working from home". We are able to make good use of the 2 kayaks and 2 paddle boats. Sitting around the fire pit in the evenings looking at the stars is a memory we will all treasure. John was very helpful and accommodating . The goodies left in the fridge was a nice a touch.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend!

This cottage stay was everything you could hope for. A home away from home. Clean, warm, spacious and beautiful. The hosts were top notch and the location was perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend at John's cottage

This home was our families little paradise for the family weekend. Perfectly decorated, super clean, so many little extras that you don't always get like hot chocolate, tea, kitchen spices, games, throw blankets, etc. The rooms were spacious, with gorgeous linens, and nice big closets. We loved the downstairs stove and every second in that warm home! The host was quick to reply and lovely to deal with!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Winter Getaway

Our family spent an amazing January weekend at John’s cottage. He was able to accommodate us on short notice which was greatly appreciated. Everything was taken care of and ready when we arrived. The driveway and walkway to the door were cleared of snow. We walked into a toasty warm home which was wonderful considering the very low temps outside. The home is bigger than it appears outside. It was spotless and organized and had everything we needed. We just had to bring food and our personal items. We were even greeted with some much-appreciated beverages when we arrived! The home is well taken care of and up to date and we felt comfortable right away. The kitchen was fully stocked including dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher detergent and paper towels which was great. We all thought the beds were very comfy and nice quality bedding was provided. It was very nice to not have to bring bedding and towels with us. Paper products for the bathroom were provided as well. There were plenty of games, a foosball table and television to keep us entertained inside. The backyard was amazing with a fire pit and chairs, full view of the lake and a ready to use ice rink! It was so quiet when stepping outside and just very relaxing. The location of this home is great. Just about a 20-minute drive to Huntsville or Bracebridge and so easy to get to all the attractions. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific winter getaway

Excellent winter cottage experience. Our kids had a blast skating on the rink John had constructed, and then warming up by the fire, playing games. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Cottage Getaway!

My friends and I booked John's cottage for a week and we loved every minute of it. John was a great host and was always quick to respond to communications. The home itself is spacious and has multiple bedrooms shared nicely across 2 floors to allow for privacy. The backyard is large for a range of outdoor sports and activities and the hammocks are a perfect addition! The beachfront is a real treat for kids or anyone looking to lounge on the sand, and the dock with muskoka chairs was a perfect way to relax and watch the sunset. I highly recommend booking this property and we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week

We spent a week here in August and had a wonderful time. The house was nice and spacious and had all the utensils/amenities we needed. Beautiful view of 3 mile Lake
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Family Getaway

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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