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"Trading Bay Cottage" Dorset Ontario(Waterfront)

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A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a Christmas tree, and a cozy seating area.
A snow-covered landscape with a wooden building, a gazebo, and red chairs.
A snow-covered road with a white van parked on the side, a Canadian flag, and a building in the background.
Three snowmobiles parked on a snowy path with a house and trees in the background.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a Christmas tree, and two Santa Claus figures.

Reviews

10 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake of Bays

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Algonquin Highlands, ON
  • Place, Lake of Bays
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset Heritage Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Dorset

Located in Algonquin Highlands, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dorset Heritage Museum and Lake of Bays Marine Museum and Navigation Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bigwin Island Golf Club and Lake of Bays Marina. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.
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Algonquin Highlands, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake of Bays - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dorset Heritage Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Robinson's General Store - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake of Bays Marine Museum and Navigation Society - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza On Earth - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Trading Bay Dining Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ox Narrows - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zachary's Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Floop Dawgz - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Trading Bay Cottage" Dorset Ontario(Waterfront) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at "Trading Bay Cottage" Dorset Ontario(Waterfront)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Trading Bay Cottage" Dorset Ontario(Waterfront)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Trading Bay Cottage" Dorset Ontario(Waterfront)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Trading Bay Cottage" Dorset Ontario(Waterfront) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake of Bays and Dorset Heritage Museum. Robinson's General Store and Lake of Bays Marine Museum and Navigation Society are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The nicest, best maintained property we’ve ever stayed at! I would recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best cottages we rented in our 20 years of renting. perfect for large families or groups. Has very good privacy for its location. Very well stocked with everything you need. The outdoor gazebo with seating, and propane fire pit was a personal favorite spot for our evenings under the stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we wanted. Excellent host. Great view. A ton of space!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large, clean cottage. Excellent outdoor facilities. Very convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2026
Thank you Ted for leaving the cottage spotless!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage! Clean, comfortable. Lots of outdoor seating. We are definately thinking of staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Trading Bay was awesome. The cottage has everything you need! It is perfect for two families or a family with older teens. Our teens happily took over the bottom floor and loved having their own fridge and living area. The waterfront is perfect and the bay is typically very calm. Indy is very responsive and quick to help where needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage (more like a lake house) was just what we were looking forward to since booking our stay. The cottage was clean and comfortable. The outside areas are well laid out and perfect for entertaining guests. The dock is large and Muskoka chairs are there just waiting for you to come and relax by the water. The proximity to Dorset makes for easy trips into town for supplies or dining. Overall a great stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a family vacation

Well equiped kitchen; comfortable beds; great outdoor space with many seating areas; lots of fun for the whole family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property!We had a fabulous week
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was excellent as always. Beautiful cottage and wonderful amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Cottage

Love this place. Checks all our boxes…great view, big dock, lots of water toys and enough space for 2 families. Indy is great, quick to reply and the cottage is always super clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our weekend getaway. It was in a good location close to the grocery store to go out to grab stuff. And we had lots of space to hangout and enjoy the weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is very accessible and helpful. The cottage is in a great location and has plenty of room for my whole family. We have been back to this cottage for three years in a row now and are looking forward to staying again next year.Thank you Indy for hosting us againTannis
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely lovely time staying at Indy’s cottage! Exactly what we needed for a reset weekend. The place is impeccably kept and well-stocked, the views are beautiful, it’s isolated and peaceful, and Indy had excellent communication. :) Would highly recommend and looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

Wonderful property, with all your needs met. Beautiful location with all the fall colours.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2022
Respected all house rules and left the cottage in excellent condition. Thank You! Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a Group

Nicely laid out cottage with walkouts on both levels. Lots of outdoor areas for dining and hanging out. Good water access from dock or shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fathers day wknd with family

nice place, comfortable for all and close to Dorset for supplies
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

Beautiful cottage with all the supplies. Had a wonderful time exploring with the kayaks & paddle boards on site, and swimming off the dock. Nice and close to Dorset for quick stops to the store and restaurants!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip to Dorsey

Really nice place, sleeping areas were really nice also kitchen and living area. The outside area was amazing, lots of things to do. Overall Indy has a great spot for short or long vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location and Beautiful Property

My wife and a couple of our friends wanted to have a short getaway and this property did not disappoint! We had 3 beautiful days away and the location and amenities helped amplify the stay. Lots of room and activities to do kept us busy and made us not want to leave. Great location and a beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2023
Hi Eric! Glad you had a great stay. Thank you for leaving the cottage spotless! Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family summer vacation

We were very pleased that everything was as stated on the VRBO site. We were not disappointed. We were pleased with the supplies. All our needs were met.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really superb property located right on the lake. The owner has plenty of outdoor space and sitting areas including a fire pit and a gas fire table! We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards and seeing the beautiful fall colours reflected in the lake. A short beautiful drive to Algonquin for a hike with our dog! Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful 4 season cottage

We were so impressed with this property. The cottage easily sleeps 8 with modern decor, full amenities, and easy access. We enjoyed our time here while snowmobiling but could easily see ourselves returning in the summer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2023
Thank you Debra for leaving the cottage spotless!! Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful property

A beautiful property with walkable location. Had a lovely time. There was an issue upon arrival that was quickly taken care of by the responsive property manager who was a delight to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is absolutely stunning! It’s even nicer than the photos. Our family of 8 with 3 dogs had an incredible stay and would highly recommend this property. The fire pit is huge and awesome. There are lots of sitting areas and I particularly enjoyed sitting under the gazebo staring out at the water. So nice to have shelter in the event of any unexpected showers and also shade from the hot sun out on the dock. The canoe and paddle boat were in great shape but the adult kayaks were quite old. It wasn’t an issue for our family as we really enjoyed the canoe and paddle boat. The child’s kayak looked great but we didn’t use it as I have a mature family and no grandkids yet. Everything was fully stocked and the kitchen had everything nicely labelled. 2 refrigerators came in extremely handy too! Perfect spot for 8 people to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2026
Thanks for leaving the cottage spotless. Appreciate your business.
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