Quintessential Muskoka Island Retreat on Skeleton Lake, Ontario. Relax in our 3000 sq ft, 6 bedroom, professionally decorated cottage with a new 2500 sq ft boathouse on 4.5 acres of pristine Canadian wilderness. Skeleton Lake is one of the clearest and cleanest lakes in Muskoka. We have 750 feet of shoreline, with plenty of dock space, sand beach, fire pits, sauna & hot tub for your ultimate private family vacation. Offers incredible value for anyone comfortable with an island location.
The layout of our cottage is perfect for multiple families to share space while maintaining privacy.
Our property is water access only so you will need to rent a boat or use your own. Boat launch access is easy, with a public boat launch and free parking for cars only 10 minutes away from our island. There are many boat rental options in Muskoka, so renting is easy; if you need us, we can help you with the process. The address to the Skeleton Lake Marina and adjacent public boat launch is 1008 Skeleton Lake Rd. 3, Utterson, Ont.
Security:
For mutual safety and security the property has 5 outdoor 24 hour survelliance cameras.
Main level:
Large living room with plenty of comfortable lounging space and a stunning view of the lake and forest.
Chef's Kitchen with all the amenities.
Expansive island (seats 3)
Open-concept Dining Room with Harvest table (seats 10)
Beautiful screened-in Muskoka Room with a view of the lake and sprawling perennial gardens. Perfect for morning coffee and rainy day board games. (large selection of games + books)
Principal bedroom (King Bed), Ensuite bathroom with double sinks + shower, heated floor. This bedroom has a desk workspace.
Guest bedroom (Double Bed) with shared access to the main-level bathroom
Main Level Bathroom: single sink, tub/shower combo, heated floor
Large wraparound deck with plenty of seating and fantastic views of the lake and expansive gardens. Just off the deck is a Napoleon BBQ and Weber smoker.
Loft:
Queen Bed with views of the forest - feels like a treehouse!
Walk-out Lower Level:
Family Room with 65" Smart TV, PS4 gaming console, DVD player with hundreds of movies and theatre popcorn maker
Kitchenette with a full-size fridge, dining table (seats 6), coffee maker, soda stream, ice maker & Margaritaville machine
Lower level bathroom with single sink, separate tub and shower stall
3 additional bedrooms
Bedroom 1: Two Queen Bed + 60" Smart TV
Bedroom 2: One Queen
Bedroom 3: Two single bunk beds + 24" Smart TV
Lower level walkout to fire pit, 6-person hot tub and large granite patio with dining table
Other Details:
Water: safe & delicious to drink (Lake water treated with UV purification)
Wifi: unlimited fast Starlink wifi included (poor weather conditions can disrupt)
Generator - automatic whole-home backup power in case of a power outage
The Grounds:
4.5 acres of beautiful outdoor space, professionally landscaped with expansive perennial gardens, connected by granite pathways.
Lawn area for badminton, bocce ball or cornhole (all games provided)
Lakeview firepit, perfect for stargazing and s'mores (4 muskoka chairs)
Lakeside firepit, perfect after a sauna session (6 muskoka chairs)
Sandy Beach with step access into shallow water (children's sand toys provided)
2,500 sq ft boathouse with a full-size fridge, beverage fridge and bar
The waterfront is equipped with 2 kayaks, 1 canoe, 2 SUP, and a water trampoline