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8 Bed - Private Oasis in Lake of Bays-Muskoka

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A hot tub with a view of a lake and autumn trees.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a large window, and a modern fireplace.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a stone fireplace.
A gated entrance with stone pillars and a metal gate, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
A large, multi-story house with a stone foundation and a mix of wood and metal roofing, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake of Bays
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Dwight, ON
  • Place, Lake of Bays
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Arrowhead Provincial Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

8 Bed - Private Oasis in Lake of Bays-Muskoka

Escape the city noise and have your next family vacation or get-together at our luxury cottage which is gated and very private. With 8 bedrooms, +47 acres of property and a private lake, there’s plenty to enjoy and entertainment for everyone. It’s safe to say memories are made here. We look forward to hosting you in the beautiful Lake of Bays, part of Ontario’s sought-after Cottage Country. The cottage sleeps 16 adults comfortable in beds ** PARTIES/WEDDINGS,COMMERCIAL GATHERINGS, DAY GUESTS,OVER-FLOW OF GUESTS FROM OTHER COTTAGES & 3RD PARTY RENTALS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED!** We reserve the right to terminate any bookings that violate any of the above rules. PLS SEE RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR DETAILED HOUSE RULES INFO ) Weekly, monthly discounts available on selected dates. Please note, we do not allow motorized crafts such as seadoo''s on our lake, Lake of Jays, to preserve the natural habitats as well as for the safety of other guests.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No baby gates,outlets not covered mustclimb steps
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 453 kg per pet (limit 4 pets total)
Guest is responsible for taking care of the pet/s.
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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
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
If you move furniture during your stay ( Indoor - Outdoor ) pls return them back to their original position.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Hard drugs such as meth,fentanyl etc strictly prohibited within our cottage premises. (Indoor / Outdoor )
Fire pits ( wood / propane ) to be manned at all times when in use.
Only the guests who are part of the booking party are allowed during the rental period. Day guests, guests from other cottages not allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9724156
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
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

Lake of Bays

Located in Lake of Bays, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Muskoka Heritage Place and Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery and Dyer Memorial. Back of Beyond Equine Centre and Canada Summit Centre are also worth visiting.
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Dwight, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake of Bays - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course - 13 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater - 16 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Arrowhead Provincial Park - 20 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kawartha Dairy - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Row & Roast Coffee Co. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Eclipse Restaurant - Deerhurst Resort - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's Meats - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Din’s Fresh Fries - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 8 Bed - Private Oasis in Lake of Bays-Muskoka pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 8 Bed - Private Oasis in Lake of Bays-Muskoka ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 8 Bed - Private Oasis in Lake of Bays-Muskoka ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 8 Bed - Private Oasis in Lake of Bays-Muskoka ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 8 Bed - Private Oasis in Lake of Bays-Muskoka located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake of Bays and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Peninsula Lake. Dwight Beach and Fairy Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just got back from a wonderful week at this Muskoka paradise! The house itself is stunning and is really a home away from home... it has everything you need for an amazing family vacation. The VRBO pictures really don't do it justice... it has to be seen to be believed! Thanks to Indy for taking care of all of our questions and needs during our stay. She really went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. We have so many photos and last memories for our family's summer 2026 vacation at this incredible getaway!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a great property with many amenities. The lake view is stunning and they have a fully stocked kitchen (including spices) and bar/games room. It had almost everything we could think of. Unfortunately they don’t have a garbage pick up service at the property so you have to deal with the garbage yourself and take it to the landfill (which can be a lot considering the size of the property and number of people it can accommodate). They can arrange it for a fee, but it’s steep.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented from Indy to celebrate family members 80th birthday. Our stay was a great experience. The property is private with a beautiful private lake. On our last night there a severe weather system that rolled in and the power went out. We communicated this to to Indy. She responded and had the backup generator powering the entire house within an hour of our request. We already have plans for future family get together at this location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great spot lovely property

The place and property are fantastic and the grounds are kept very well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Family Getaway

We couldn't have asked for a better place for our family get together. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is beyond beautiful, inside and out. Impeccably decorated and beyond perfectly appointed. Equipped with every possible thing you could need. An our host, Indy, went above and beyond to make this a wonderful, memorable weekend. Can't say enough about this magical, dog-friendly lake house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside Oasis

Our family had a wonderful 15 person reunion at this magnificent property. Fully equipped with top drawer amenities and everything you need for fun on the nearly private lake, or for indoor activities. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2023
Thank you Stephen! It was a pleasure to host you and your family. Thank you for taking care of the property like your own. Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5/5We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage! Our group of seven couples spent three nights here and had an amazing time. The property is stunning — with so many great features including comfortable seating areas, cozy fireplaces, kayaking, outdoor fire pits, scenic trails, and countless other amenities that made our stay so enjoyable.A special thank-you to our host Indy and the maintenance person Andy — both were excellent, friendly, and very helpful throughout our stay. Their attention and hospitality really made a difference.We truly enjoyed every moment and are already looking forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic getaway to enjoy Algonquin park

We stayed here for a long weekend and this place is fantastic. Besides all the luxurious items, we were especially impressed with owner's thoughtness to include Keurig coffee maker and drinking water dispenser. Small stuff counts! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 16 had a fantastic stay at this private oasis. The home is absolutely beautiful and has every amenity you would ever need. We had a wonderful week for paddleboarding, kayaking and boating on this private lake. The 10 person hot tub was certainly a plus for our large family as was the movie theater. We also loved all the outdoor spaces for dining and gathering with family. Indy and Jason were the perfect hosts and readily available to our every need! We highly recommend renting this home. Thank you Indy and Jason!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and the views are absolutely stunning. Kitchen was fully stocked. Rooms were beautiful and comfortable. Our pets felt welcome and the lake was pristine. Loved utilizing the paddle boats and kayaks and simply enjoying the view from the dock. Everything we wanted for was available including a theatre screen to watch the Jays game :) The best part was the customer service (thank you, Indy!!); big shoutout to Andrew who came by and helped us learn our way around the sound system (which is fantastic!). We thoroughly enjoyed using the fire pit and hot tub. All in all….a perfect stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a family reunion

We were 10 people and the house and all the amenities easily accommodated all our needs. There is nothing that the house lacks. The adjoining small lake is private and serene. The dock and all the water toys provided everything we were looking for. Indy is a great host. This is an exceptional property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are unanimous in voting this house and setting as an ideal solution for gathering together 4 generations of our family. For the great grandparents they were comfortable inside - ground floor bedroom and outside as they could easily access the beach and dock by car. For the toddlers there were quiet places to sleep and safe places to play under watchful eyes. Everyone in between enjoyed water and land sports, nature hikes, campfires, puzzles, talent show and cooking together. Thanks for the great memories !
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect winter retreat

What a perfect place for a family reunion. We were 15 in our group 4 different families and there was lots of space in the home. The large property was perfect for sliding and snowmobiling with the kids never needing to leave to do other activities. Great communication with the managers and ready to help at anytime. Also a great place to see wildlife. We saw deer, turkey and wolves daily from the high vantage point of the kitchen. Great trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2025
Thank you Derick for leaving the cottage spotless. Hope to host you and your family again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

60th Anniversary Celebration

My brothers and I rented this property for our families to celebrate our parents 60th anniversary...15 people ages 4-84, plus two dogs. It had everything we needed for a wonderful stay; perfect place for our celebration with our families. Indy and Andrew were fabulous hosts, truly interested in us having the best possible vacation. The pictures in the listing are very accurate, the place immaculately kept and very well stocked. Having our own lake and acres to explore only added to the fun. Thank you for the great memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2023
You are most welcome, Carolyn! Thank you for following all house rules and leaving the cottage in excellent shape. We look forward to hosting you again in the future and recommend Carolyn and her family for all other future hosts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dream Lake Cottage

I can't say enough about how amazing this property is! From the house to the private lake everything was perfect. My family couldn't stop raving about our stay. We used the kayaks, canoe, and paddle boards every single day. The house had all the cookware and spices to support every one of our planned meals. Communications with our host, Indy, was great. She was helpful and quick to reply when we had questions. Could not have asked for a better experience. Already trying to plan a return trip here...Thanks!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Oct Weekend

We had an amazing thanksgiving weekend! Our stay included our family and extended family ranging from age 5 to 78. The property inside and outside are beyond their photos. We were more impressed than the listing. The landscape is excellent and we were outdoors as much as we could. We loved having drinks and appetizers in various conversation areas of the house. The space, ambience, cleanliness was perfect for our wide age range. We played golf at Deerhurst which is very close by. We had a relaxing time catching up on quality family time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Magical Place

I can't say enough about this incredible property. Not only was it spacious and beautifully decorated, it also had a perfectly functioning array of high-quality equipment and amenities. The kitchen was better stocked than my own at home; the dishwasher and refrigerators were commercial grade; the hot tub big enough for 10 people and spotlessly clean. The beds and linens were comfortable, the towels plentiful and like new. Outdoor area was jaw-droppingly spectacular -- a private lake on nearly 50 acres, with a huge pond and comfy Muskoka chairs and umbrellas scattered all over the property and at the beach (where there were numerous watercraft for us to use) The lighting outside at night was simply magical. This is by far the nicest place our group has ever stayed, and we would do so again in a hearbeat. Top it off with Indy, our host, being thoughtful, welcoming and generous with her time -- quick to respond to any questions and requests we had with kindness. This place is an 11 out of 10. Thank you for having us! Can't wait to come back and use the huge fire pit next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2024
Thank you Leslie! Appreciate the feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Familymoon vacation

After our wedding, we brought our family - kids, spouses, grandchildren and dogs to this property for our familymoon. This included ages from 46 to 1 1/2 years old. The host was super helpful upon check-in and there was information and instructions in the binder in the kitchen for reference. The house and property were immaculate. The multiple kayaks, paddle boards, and boats were perfect for our family to enjoy. We had many volleyball games on the outdoor beach court. The lake was beautiful and perfect size. There were lots of activities inside the house even though we never had a rainy day. Everyone had their own space when needed as well. The screened in fire pit in the basement was very appreciated (kept the mosquitoes away!). The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, plates, bowls, coffee maker - no need to bring anything! The industrial fridge gave us the opportunity to bring food for the entire week (12 mouths in total!), not requiring us to go to the grocery store. An added touch was the fact that we could do laundry as needed. Only a 15 minute drive to Huntsville and lots of walking trails. All in all, we highly recommend this location. It was a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented the home for a family trip and we're very impressed with the facilities, the size of the property, and the care that clearly went into maintaining the outdoor areas. The rules were clear and fair, and we felt comfortable using all the equipment. A lot of thought has gone into making this property immediately enjoyable for guests. The TV system was complex but we sorted it out somewhat by the end. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were excellent for a multigenerational stay. If you're looking for a peaceful oasis this is the place to book. Hope to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026

About the host

Hosted by Indy

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Love traveling & exploring new places.

Why they chose this property

This property is one of a kind Vacation Home in Lake of Bays. It can host up to 16 guests comfortably( sleeps 18 in beds incl kids) and there are many areas to gather/entertain/ relax for all age groups, without getting on top of each other! :) Lots of privacy, 47 acres to hike or trail-walk, enjoy nature at its best. Private swimmable lake is excellent for canoeing, kayaking and just chilling with your family. ( Motorized water crafts are prohibited in our private lake) Public dock and boat launch for Lake of Bays is a 3 minute drive from the cottage.

What makes this property unique

Luxury and Privacy, in one of the most sought after Vacation spots in Ontario.

Languages:

English

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