Waterfront Cottage in Muskoka | SAUNA | Beach

Hello Muskoka! ☀️ Welcome to our family friendly, fully reno'd waterfront cottage set on 115' of shoreline w/ private beach, 3 stylish bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and lots of water toys. Located in the heart of Muskoka (10 mins to Bala/20 mins to Gravenhurst), dining, shopping & entertainment are all close by. Clear Lake Brewery is on our road! Relax under the whispering pines, soak in tranquil sunsets, and enjoy campfires under the darkest, star filled skies you've ever seen! The space Our newly built 2-storey cottage is located on a gently sloping waterfront beneath towering pines. It was purpose built (2024) with young families in mind and is just feet from the water's edge, making it a perfect place to enjoy your Muskoka getaway, while still close to amenities. Outside you'll find plenty of seating (both shade & sun), a sandy beach, large dock with loungers, lakeside Sauna & water toys for everyone! WHAT'S INCLUDED: - Cottage & SAUNA! (Bunkie use upon request) - All bed linens, pillows & duvets for 3 bedrooms - 2x bath towels and washcloths per bedroom (6 in total) - Fully stocked kitchen: quality pots, pans & dishes, serving trays & bowls, cutting boards, pans, strainer, utensils for serving & eating (incl. kids), knife set, mugs, glasses & wine glasses, mixer & bowls, pizza cutter - Dishwasher, stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, water cooler (jugs provided), BBQ & blender - Dish soap, dishwasher tabs, garbage bags & roll of paper towels - Shampoo, body wash & hand soap - Coffee (ground coffee w/Smeg drip coffee machine) - Condiments: oil, s&p, and spices - Board games - Canoe, kayaks (kids & adult), SUPs (kids & adult), pedal boat - Propane for fire pit & BBQ - Garbage removal (just place in roadside bin) WHO'S IT FOR? Designed w/ families in mind, but also a great spot for small groups (2 couples) or even 2 small families (max 6 guests). Gullwing Lake is a quiet lake great for canoeing and exploring. EXTERIOR: Flat user-friendly property. Plenty of seating (shade & sun) around the property. SAUNA is just steps from the lake, so is the firepit. MAINFLOOR: Once you enter you'll be drawn towards the lake. The open concept kitchen leads to the dining & living rooms, with direct access to the waterfront deck and BBQ. On the deck there's a dining table w/ 8 chairs and 4 swivel chairs by the propane fire pit (perfect for summer nights). Easy beach/dock access from both sides of the deck. KITCHEN: Fully stocked kitchen with everything you'll need to prepare meals. Cooking essentials (oil, s&p, and spices), coffee (Smeg drip coffee machine), basic cleaning supplies and dishwasher tabs, all provided. DINING: Beside the kitchen is the dining table w/ ample seating. Bench seating is perfect for small kids and a highchair is available upon request. On the deck there is another outdoor dining table. LIVING ROOM: Open living room with vaulted ceilings and a large ceiling fan make this a great place to gather and relax while taking in the views. On cooler nights or rainy days, keep warm by the living room propane fireplace. Inside the coffee table you'll find a variety of board games for your enjoyment. MAIN FLOOR BEDROOM (bedroom 2): Queen bed (Endy mattress) with forest views, this bedroom is easily located on the main floor and nestled beside the full main floor bathroom & shower. Armoire for all your storage needs. MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM: Full bathroom & shower, with an awning window in the shower w/ private forest views. UPSTAIRS: Upstairs you'll find a full bathroom & shower, the primary bedroom (bedroom 1) and the bunk bed room (bedroom 3). Baby gate at the top of the stairs, if needed. PRIMARY BEDROOM (bedroom 1 in pics): King bed (Endy mattress) with lake views. Large ceiling fan to stay cool, electric baseboards to warm up. 50" smart TV. 2 large dressers to unpack, as well as spacious bedside tables with more storage if needed. BUNK BEDROOM (bedroom 3 in pics): Fun bedroom for kids featuring a log bunk bed (Ikea double mattress on bottom, single on top) with lots of cottage-themed kids books and wall-mounted reading lights in each bed. Large ceiling fan to cool down or baseboard heaters to warm up. All windows have 4" opening safeguards in place (can be removed if you wish), and baby gate at the top of the stairs. UPSTAIRS BATHROOM: Full bathroom & shower, with an awning window in the shower w/ private forest views. Bathroom is shared for bedrooms 1 & 3 upstairs. BUNKIE/WORKSPACE: NOTE: summer use only. If you plan on sleeping in the bunkie please let us know in advance. The detached bunkie includes a private workspace. There's a day bed (turns into a King bed upon request). Sliding door with view of the lake leads out to a private bunkie deck with 2 rocking chairs - a perfect spot to escape the sun or enjoy a morning coffee. Guest access The cottage & sauna is ALL yours! The bunkie is summer use only (sleeping use only upon request). Other things to note RULES: 1. Max 6 occupants 2. Do not dry clothes/towels in Sauna (fire hazard). 3. No Pets (unless prior approval) 4. No parties 5. No smoking/vaping of any kind at the property 6. Quiet after 10pm 7. No campfires (if there's a fire ban) 8. No guests other than those in the booking 9. No diving off the dock (too shallow) 10. No fireworks 11. Respect the neighbours and the property. 12. Do not leave any food outside SAUNA: Please make sure you are comfortable with making and maintaining a fire (it's a wood-fired sauna). PARKING: Lots of parking (up to 4 vehicles) on gravel driveway. Covered storage gazebo if needed to keep bikes or outside gear out of the rain. PETS: Generally speaking we are a pet-free cottage; however, upon request we may consider small, non-shedding, hypoallergenic, well-trained pets, so please contact us. TVS: 2x Smart TVs (living room & master bedroom) so you can log into your own Netflix, Disney, etc. account. FIRE PIT: Please enjoy BUT abide by local fire-burning restrictions. Visit Muskoka Lakes website for up to date restrictions before having a fire. If you have a fire, make sure to fully extinguish before leaving or going to bed. If there are restrictions in place, please only use the propane fire pit on the deck. We sometimes have wood on hand, but not guaranteed, so please pick up wood in advance of your arrival. QUIET PLEASE: Muskoka is known for its tranquility and we want to do our part to keep it that way. Additionally, all of the neighbours have been residents of the lake for many years and we want to respect them. Noise complaints will be treated seriously including ending your stay if necessary. WINTER: Winter in Muskoka is BEAUTIFUL and the cottage is a perfect cozy retreat! When the conditions are right you can skate across the lake, cross country ski out the front door, or snowmobile (our road ends a few hundred meters from where the snowmobile trails start), and much more! Or, just cozy up beside the propane fireplace inside and watch the snow blow across the lake. That said, winters in Muskoka are not without their risks! Storms can bring a LOT of snow and while our road is year-round maintained, and we have a plough service, it can be delayed due to being in a rural area. In Winter 2024, it was closed for a number of days due to significant snow. We do have a generator.