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Muskoka Cottage Minutes From Bala

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A cozy room with a large window overlooking a lake, a sofa with a red pillow, a wooden coffee table, and a chair.
A two-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by trees and a fenced yard.
A kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a wooden countertop, and a microwave.
A residential area with multiple houses, a flag, and a grassy yard.
A wooden deck with a metal railing, a fire pit, and three Adirondack chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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MacTier, ON
  • Place, Bala's Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Muskoka
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Muskoka Lakes Winery
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Muskoka Cottage Minutes From Bala

Welcome to the Moon River!

Kick back and relax in this calm and stylish cottage.

Pass the time away at our one bedroom cottage just a stone throw from the Moon River. Swimming, fishing or just enjoying soaking in the sun on the patio. We're sure you will be over the moon with your stay!

Our cottage features one bedroom with bathroom and an open kitchen and dinning room.

Enjoy our cottage with smart TV, linens, towels and internet.

This cottage is situated on three acres of land with full view of the Moon River.

Located just minutes from the town of Bala, Muskoka, with all the amenities you'll need. Perfect for couples or small families looking for a cozy getaway or to make some great memories.

-Fresh mart Grocery store only minutes away
-Muskoka Beer Spa just 10 minutes away
-Minutes from Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery
-Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve 15 minutes away

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9944079
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Muskoka Lakes

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The Port Carling Wall and Big Chute Marine Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Muskoka Lakes Winery and Bush's Watersports Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Map
MacTier, ON

What's nearby

  • Bala's Museum - 16 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Lake Muskoka - 16 min drive - 8.6 km
  • The KEE to Bala - 17 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 21 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Lake Joseph - 22 min drive - 18.3 km

Restaurants

  • Farm Fresh Cafe
  • Don's Bakery
  • Bass Lake Roadhouse
  • Hook and Ladder
  • Bala Falls Pub

Frequently asked questions

Is Muskoka Cottage Minutes From Bala pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Muskoka Cottage Minutes From Bala?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Muskoka Cottage Minutes From Bala?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Muskoka Cottage Minutes From Bala?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Muskoka Cottage Minutes From Bala located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is close to Muskoka Lakes Winery, Medora Lake and Concession Lake. Local attractions also include Bush's Watersports Park.

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. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as listed. Had an amazing stay I would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful two week vacation, and would definitely stay again.Our hosts Jessica and Matt were friendly and helpful with directions on where to go and what to do while we were there. Our cottage was fresh and clean and easily accessible for my husband who uses a walker.The beach and fishing were just steps away.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was perfect for a couples get-away. Had all the necessities with ample room and privacy. Information & communication with the host was beyond exemplary. Will most likely be back. most
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were here for 4 nights and enjoyed our time here very much. The host was very helpful and friendly. The cottage itself was very clean and up-to-date and would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Zan was very helpful and the cottage was perfect for a couple. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet and clean. I am definitely coming back here! Very grateful to the gracious hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin, well kept, big porch.Beautiful quiet area.There are activities in the area to explore, I chose to just hang out at the cabin. Also you have access to your own BBQ, propane provided.Cons - slow internet/wifi for anyone who goes with the intent to do some online work.Other than that, great place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Moon River Staycation

Close to everything in town and great river view. Friendly neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is now my 4th year going back to this site. Under new ownership you often don't know what to expect. Needless to say, I'm really impressed with the improvement and care of the cottages. Jessica and Matt were amazing. Really easy to communicate with. The property was better than it showed in the photos. Storm and I will definitely be back and looking forward to our 5th year in a row visit
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday weekend

It was great 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The 1 bedroom cabin was spacious and clean. We were there at the beginning of November when temps were low. The cabin has electric heat and we were very comfortable. WiFi worked well as did the TV, stove and refrigerator and freezer. The views of Gaunt Bay were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage

Amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

March break getaway

Great quiet location away from the city. Cute little cottage - enough for a couple. Close to small town of Bala. Only issue was the heat in the living area. Need more heaters and blinds in the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and quiet. Only issue was that towrls sheets and cutlery were included and only the bare minimum wetr on site. Perhaps doubling of supplies is a positive suggestion
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay at Zen's place. It was accurately described and it was minutes from Bala. The place could have been a little cleaner. We had to rewash pans that were in the cupboard as they were still dirty. Also there could be more plates as there was only two large size.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great cabin in Muskoka

My husband and I stayed at Moon River cottages for 4 days in July. We had a great time and enjoy the lake view! The cottage is the perfect size for two people and dog. You also get access to the wider property including muskoka chairs and fire pit for making campfires. Our only feedback is that BBQs should be replaced as they are old and not useable. But other than that, we would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House hunting trip

Hubby and I had a short stay to look at homes in the area. Our trip was booked on short notice and the stay did not disappoint. The cottage was well equipped, clean and cozy. Everything we needed for a two night stay including WIFI. Only shortcoming was not being able to watch Netflix, etc without setting up a Roku account which we have no interest in doing. Zan was a great host - very responsive and helpful. We will have a number of return trips in the coming weeks and look forward to coming back to Over The Moon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy Cottage

The Over the Moon Cottages are an excellent location for convenience of being close to downtown Bala amenities and direct access to the lake across the road. We stayed in Unit #4 which was a one bedroom and more than enough space for the two of us. The only hiccup we experienced was no working wifi on the first day which was resolved by the owner for our second morning. There must have been a pet that stayed prior to us as there was a lot of hair which needed to be swept up. Overall, we would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Stirling

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