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Modern Muskoka Retreat

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gravenhurst, ON
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Muskoka Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Taboo Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bunkie

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Modern Muskoka Retreat

Welcome to your modern Gull Lake retreat in Muskoka! This 3+1 bedroom lake house, only 1.5 hours from Toronto and minutes from Gravenhurst, combines lakeside serenity with modern comfort. Enjoy cooking in the designer kitchen, relaxing in the airy living space with a 65" smart TV and Wi-Fi, or gathering around the dining table overlooking the lake. Step outside to your private dock with deep water access, a sandy child-safe entry, BBQ, fire pit, two kayaks, and a stand-up paddle board. A nearby boat launch makes bringing your own water craft easy, while local trails, fishing spots, and natural surroundings offer endless adventures. High-efficiency washer/dryer included; guests should bring their own bath and beach towels. Perfect for families, groups, or anyone seeking a luxurious lakeside escape.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children MUST be supervised near the water & dock.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please clean up after pets. Poop and Hair
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please pick up all cigarette butts/roaches.

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
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please bag all garbage and recycling using the clear plastic bags provided. Put garbage bags in black bin and all recycling bags in blue bin located in the garage. No loose garbage in any of the bins.
Kindly leave the space as you found it. Standard cleaning includes floors, bathrooms, and linens. Extra cleaning for messes and stains may apply. Thank you for helping maintain the space.
Please help us keep the BBQ ready for everyone by giving it a quick clean after use.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Take shoes off at the doors to avoid tracking dirt and mud through the house.
DO NOT leave any food or garbage outside you will attract animals.
DO NOT flush anything other than toilet paper in the toilet. Failure to do so will break the septic system and you will lose your deposit.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9607748
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gravenhurst

Located in Gravenhurst, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Lake Muskoka and Hardy Lake Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Santa's Village and The Tree Museum. Muskoka Boat Heritage Centre and Bracebridge Fair Grounds are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Gravenhurst, ON

What's nearby

  • Gull Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gull Lake Rotary Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Muskoka Wharf - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Taboo Golf Course - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Muskoka Bay Golf Course - 14 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 5 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lo Siento Taco Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Muskoka Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Modern Muskoka Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Muskoka Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Muskoka Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Muskoka Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Gull Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Gull Lake Rotary Park and Gravenhurst Opera House. Bethure Memorial House and Lake Muskoka are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Joanne S.

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

Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage. Very responsive and kind host. Our family would recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An updated cottage with great views of the lake from the very large deck. Comfortable, clean and in a quiet location but only a short drive to shopping, etc. The host, Michael, is amiable and very quick to respond to any questions. There is a small beach with shallow water for supervised children. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

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

Lovely lakeside retreat

Lovely place, great host
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LF G.

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

Gravenhurst

Worth booking again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl L.

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

Best Cottage vacation

Thank you immensely for hosting us. Our stay at Modern Muskoka Retreat was an absolute delight, and we cherished every moment. We stayed for 2 days and had excellent relaxing moment. Very cozy and beautiful views .New construction all appliances worked well . The toilet and shower were clean and newly constructed. The rooms are very clean and the beds extremely comfortable. Very relaxing stay my family loved the lakefront. Owner was nice and provided us right instructions . Kayaks and SUPS and other paddle things was free to use. Will visit this wonderful resort again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Armand S.

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

Fantastic!

Good location, modern unit while still having its own charm. Host was very responsive before and during the stay. Printouts of contact numbers and general information was useful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbie L.

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

Weekend get away

Just what we needed! A friend get away to destress, unwind and breath. We absolutely loved our stay and would recommend this gem to anyone looking for a home away from home on the lake. Thanks you so much for a beautiful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Great Cottage on a Great Lake

This place is perfect. It's on a lake that allows you to boat into Gravenhurst, but it is not so big that it is busy or windy. We did a lot of water skiing and jet skiing, and it was perfect for that. The pictures of the place don't do it justice. It is a beautifully renovated cottage wtih all the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
Thanks for being great guests Paul. Please come back anytime :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Very relaxing

There was no WiFi or tv didn’t work but it was nice to shut it off
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
Thanks for being a great guest Mark. A wind storm knocked the internet out and now it's back to normal. Glad you were able to enjoy the surroundings without it. Come back anytime :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil T.

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

Family Getaway July 2022

We had an excellent stay at Michael’s property. Beautiful quiet part of the lake, easy dive off the dock, fire pit for the evenings, BBQ for cooking. Enjoyed the spacious patio all day and the house is nicely renovated with all conveniences, nice showers, laundry, and well-equipped kitchen. Michael was responsive to questions and helpful before and during our stay. No problems at all and would definitely stay again 👍🏻.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2022
Thanks for being great guests Neil. Please come back anytime :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Great little place with lots of privacy.

This place has EVERYTHING you need in a home away from home, including the best coffee machine I've ever seen. We were only here 2 nights but wish it could have been longer...we had such a great time. You can swim and fish right off the dock and the water was beautiful! Michael was an awesome host and incredibly responsive to any questions we had. And the town is only 7 minutes away, where you can basically get anything you need. I would definitely recommend this place and definitely stay here again. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike F.

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

Nice stay

Michael responds very quickly and is helpful. The property is very nice and very well located to many things. The lake is clear and access is easy through the dock or the sandy beach. A little muddy to get to the sand part but very short so no big deal. There are 3 bedrooms in main building the 4 the bedroom is in the second building, all are air conditioned. The football table was a hit. The hose outside was very helpful for washing our dog. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary kay F.

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

Beautiful spot on peaceful lake

Enjoyed our vacation stay and the convenience to town. House cleaning prior to arrival was a bit lacking, and the house has a problem with chipmunks inside. Saw and heard them in the night. Under the bed, and in the walls. Found food left in cabinets that had been chewed on. Other than that, we had everything we needed, and had a great time. We loved quiet mornings paddle boarding on the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mollie k.

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

Mollie

Spent a weekend away with friends . Great time everything was as seen on website . Internet was not consistent but we were fine without it . Weather was great so used the kayaks. Water access was amazing and if you have a boat the launch is just three cottages down . Can hear the highway by the water but inside was fine . We went Oct so not a lot of traffic from other cottages . Would have been nice to have the fireplace to take the dampness out of cottage as the Themos is set for 20°C so we were a little chilled in the evening . It was fine once stove was on and warmed it up so we didnt bother Michael about it . Sure he would have turned it up for us as he was very accommodating when we asked for early in , later out . Definitely recommend for a weekend away .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Heather M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Two stars overall because the lake is lovely and warm enough to swim comfortably. However it is close to the highway and you hear cars all the time. The front door lock is tricky, instructions for entering the house were not clear in the app.The place was filthy. Floors were dirty, fridge and cupboards were full of expired food and half empty condiments which we needed to dispose of. We also needed to clean up all the spills and food remnants in the cupboards before we could put our items in. Glassware/cooking pan situation is lacking. Had to go out and buy wine glasses. The blinds and ceiling fans were covered in a thick layer of dust. Sheets seemed clean but most were torn. We were only given a fitted and flat sheet on each bed, no blankets. We had to go to Walmart and purchase four comforters so that we could sleep comfortably. The bunkie is a sectioned off room in a dirty, cluttered garage that didn’t have working power. The only way to turn power to the room on and off was to use the junction box in the garage. There is no way that room is legally permitted. There was dirty underwear and a shirt hanging in the master bathroom when we arrived so I am fairly certain the bathrooms were not cleaned. There were multiple bottles of leftover soap and shampoo in both of the showers that we had to move.Nights were cool, not having AC was ok, first night was warm and it was uncomfortably hot.Wifi is dial-up speed and we had minimal cell signal. Would not book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zac C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamaghna G.

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

Amazing property right outside Gravenhurst

The property is amazing with all new amenities. We were group of 6 and just had an amazing time by the water and at the deck. Its quite ideally located from the town as well as driving into Algonquin. Michael was really amazing and a fine host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Waterside cottage+

We enjoyed the views from the enclosed dining area on rainy days and off the deck on sunny days. My family & our dog enjoyed the dock access to the waters, and the kayaks and paddle board available on-site. However, wifi was unstable and not fast enough if you are trying to work from the cottage. Generally, the location was convenient off hwy 11, but it takes patience (and courage) when crossing both ways of traffic to travel to & from downtown Gravenhurst from the property—not for the faint of hearts! Overall, we enjoyed this cottage and would recommend to a small family/groups. Donna
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

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

Lovely Cottage

Michael was a lovely host. My family and I enjoyed the beautiful water, kayaks, swimming, fire pit and the overall cottage itself. Thank you Michael, we will for sure be back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice P.

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

Beautiful View

This is a beautiful spot! The dock is a great place to relax. Nice views of the water from the cottage as well. Pictures don’t do it justice. Communication with the host was excellent. Boat dock right near by. A really amazing spot! A few more comfortable chairs would have been awesome! A couple of things: • a very small sandy beach area, a little mucky, if you are wanting kids to have a sandy area to play in. •There are cameras on the property. We have never experienced that before. These were clearly on as we were asked at one point to move some chairs inside. Just if you are looking for more privacy! •the two queen beds are more double size, our queen sheets did not fit the beds. •more cloth storage would be great too, only one closet and one dresser for 7 people, for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantal H.

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

Beautiful lakefront cottage!

This property is amazing! It’s so close to Gravenhurst, so you have everything at your disposal! The property manager was always ready to answer my questions. Lake Gull was beautiful and we loved being right on the water. The views are breathtaking. We also enjoyed the kayaks and paddle board. The sand water entry is small but it worked for my kids. They would have preferred more sand to play with though. Some of the kitchen utensils need to be updated but everything else was absolutely perfect and clean. Thank you again Michael for making our stay extra special!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

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

Great long weekend stay!

This is a beautiful property! Everything you need is provided. The lake is very nice to swim in and the kayaks provided were amazing. It was a great place to stay for the long weekend and would highly recommend. The host responded very fast and let you know everything you need for your trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia P.

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

Great cottage on Gull lake.

We had a great week at this newly remodelled cottage on Gull Lake. We were able to launch our boat just up the street and have it with us for the kids to tube and for the family to take a ride out to explore and enjoy the sunsets. My only suggestion would be to add a ceiling fan in the screened porch for those really hot days. Other than that, the place met all our needs. We would recommend this cottage for anyone looking for some family time on beautiful Gull lake. We were also able to bring our dogs, which was great! Thank you, Michael, for your prompt responses and allowing us to enjoy your property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simona H.

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

Family getaway!

We had a lovely week here, 2 sets of grandparents, our son & his wife and their 9-month old daughter. Cottage was nicely renovated, bright and clean, with large windows overlooking the lake. Bedrooms have ceiling fans to keep the rooms cool on warm nights. Kitchen is well equipped with supplies. We definitely enjoyed the use of the kayaks and paddle board, great dock to jump into the lake as well as the the little sandy area to wade into the water. Michael was helpful and answered all our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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