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Muskoka Waterfront Retreat

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A circular seating area with a fire pit surrounded by chairs, overlooking a body of water.
A cabin with a covered porch, wooden deck, and a garden with various plants and a chair.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a large window with a view of trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser with a mirror, and a window with curtains.
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Port Carling, ON
  • Place, Butterfly Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Joseph
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Muskoka Waterfront Retreat

Rustic and luxuriously decorated. Nestled on the shores of a beautiful boutique lake. Fun activities can be found in Port Carling or neighbouring Bala, including great shopping, dining, entertainment (the famous Kee to Bala) and attractions from historic steamships to museums. The area also boasts a number of first rate golf clubs, resorts and parks (Torrance Barrens or Hardy lake for hiking). Also handy is the always bustling Glen Orchard General Store, just a five minute walk away.

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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 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
An extra $100 for pet cleaning
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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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9593407
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 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

About the area

Port Carling

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Joseph and Lake Muskoka. Muskoka Sports and Recreation and Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
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Port Carling, ON

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Joseph - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lake Joseph Golf Club - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 23 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 33 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olivers Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Juicery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Don's Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bass Lake Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Muskoka Waterfront Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Muskoka Waterfront Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Muskoka Waterfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Muskoka Waterfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Muskoka Waterfront Retreat located?

Situated in Muskoka Lakes, this golf cottage is steps from Butterfly Lake and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Lake Muskoka. Lake Joseph is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 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

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Rost L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good property for a family, our two kids enjoyed the lake and paddle boards are a plus. Should note that a major road is right next to cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, clean, well designed and equipped, easy access. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2025
Was a pleasure having you as guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place to stay. Spacious very cozy ,nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location very close to Port Carling and Bala.Sunrises on the dock were magical, exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate and Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! Very easy to find, and the water was so warm and fun for the kids. Thank you Shavanna for having us at your place :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
Was a pleasure having you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Izabella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blair W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time great location very happy for our boys golf weekend. Hot but all the fans definitely helped. Would book again forsure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eddy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a fantastic stay ; the property was private and the cottage was clean and very comforting. Highly reccommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Golf get away

Great place and very relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

donna c.

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

Wedding weekend

Host was welcoming and very helpful. Property was spacious, warm and comfortable. Great family time was enjoyed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoff C.

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

Awesome cottage for a getaway

What an awesome experience. Shavanna is an awesome host with great communication. Right on the water, lake is great for swimming, close to Port Carling. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
You were amazing guests. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

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

Beautiful Butterfly

What a gorgeous stay on Butterfly Lake. A perfectly appointed cottage for kids and grown ups alike.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent vacation, the host is fabulous !! Last minute booking due to an issue with Vrbo but all ended well still waiting on the refund from VRBO, hopefully that won’t be an issue as I would like to use again but will wait and see if and when that refund comes
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Perfect getaway

Exceeded expectations. Absolutely wonderful in every way
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter A.

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

Family getaway

Had a great time at this cosy cottage. The waterfront was beautiful and it was a very convenient location. Shavanna was quick and courteous in all communication. Only small issue was the proximity to highway 169. We had to keep a close eye on kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lee L.

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

Nice property with dock on the lake, fire pit, lots of trees , beautiful lake, 8 minutes from Port C

Owners is fabulous, nice clean property, lots of trees with a dock on Butterfly lake only minutes to Port Carling and 25 minutes to Bala. Going back soon. Wife wants to sell and move there. Nice covered deck facing the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2022
Was a pleasure hosting Lee.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia C.

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

Great week in Muskoka!

This was the perfect cottage for our week in Muskoka. The location on a small lake close to Port Carling was ideal. We loved the dock and swimming in particular. The cottage was very clean, with spacious rooms and a well-stocked kitchen. We had a few questions after our arrival and the host was very responsive. The cottage does not have potable water so guests should bring bottled water for drinking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Excellent stay wonderful property

Beautiful spot with incredible view. Just a few minor details overlooked. More cooking pots/pans would be handy, as well as additional tea, towels, washcloths, and dish cloths. A recommendation might be to cut back the trees in the entrance slightly as to allow for a safer exit onto busy roadway. Overall, Wonderful for a relaxing vacation. Paddle boards on site were certainly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

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

Long Weekend Stay

Friends and I rented this over the long weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is exactly as advertised, beautiful. It is off a fairly busy road, so you do hear some traffic. The location is perfect, a walk to the nearest store, and short drive to both Bala and Port Carling. The dock and the lake are a dream. We weren’t able to have a fire and unexpectedly had to leave a night early, which was a bummer but everything else made up for it. Shavanna was friendly and accessible. Would absolutely rent again without reservation. Stunning place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bjorn S.

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

A nicely appointed cottage with a bit more to be desired.

This property is very conveniently located to Bala and Port Carling where you will find stores for all your needs. The property sits on Butterfly Lake which is a beautiful quiet lake to look out on. There are the occasional boats that go by, but not in any disturbing way. The cottage itself is cozy and comfortable with classic wood finishing on the inside to give it that real cottage feel that we loved. There were a few things that should be pointed out. On our stay the bedrooms did not have curtains so for those that like a dark room to sleep in this should be considered. The property is situated steps from hwy. 169 so beware there is traffic noise through the day and especially during morning and evening times when people are going to and from work. We also found the cost per night at around 1K with fees didn't reflect the location so for this reason we give this property a 7.5 out 10 rating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with thoughtful extras thrown in like towels. Great waterfront with lots of fish and friendly ducks. Kitchen well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

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

Exactly What We Needed & Wanted

Can not say enough great things about this cottage. Perfect size and location and on a perfect lake for recreational boating and swimming. The kids had a blast and Savannah was extremely prompt and helpful before and during our stay. Will be looking at the same cottage next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tammy Schevers K.

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

Good little hide away...has lots of potential for Rest and Relaxation

We have enjoyed our time here and away from our daily routine. The waterfront is amazing and the property is beautiful, having all the conveniences without the rush. The Lake, the firepit, the porch/deck and spacious inside were definitely enjoyed by our party of 8! We would recommend a few more daily towels for our week long stay and potentially some ceiling fans to help move the air in the house (as the temperature did reach up to 38 degrees over our 6 days) - though we knew there was no A/C (some portable fans were provided). (just a few future planning options). The availability of shade throughout the property was greatly appreciated (given the temperature), it allowed the 8 of us to move throughout the property. The host made herself accessible if needed. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our water time/campfires/deck and time with family and friends. Tammy & Guests
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bianca B.

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

An amazing time :)

We really enjoyed our time here. The cottage was a great size for our family - though we didn't spend too much time indoors. Having 2 bathrooms was a super convenient! The kitchen was stocked with plenty of dishes and pans. We had a great time with the paddleboards, which we didn't know were available when we first booked. It's in a great location - close to the grocery store and downtown Port Carling and nearby Bala. There are lots of trees surrounding the cottage, so there is plenty of privacy - you don't even feel like there are neighbours. It is off of a highway, so you do hear traffic as you sit by the water, but otherwise, it was great. We miss the view already!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026

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