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5BR Family Lakefront Cottage, Walk to Bala!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled on Long Lake's serene shores, Sunny Lakeside Cottage offers a quintessentially classic retreat with over one hundred feet of private lake frontage and a sandy beach. Enjoy all-day sun from the property that faces south/southwest, unwind in the cozy living room or games room, and take advantage of high-speed internet connection for Zoom calls - ideal for working remotely.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5BR Family Lakefront Cottage, Walk to Bala!

Just 10 min. walk from downtown Bala, very close to grocery store, ice cream store, restaurants, coffee shops, liquor store, beer store, etc. The cottage is family owned, on great small lake with great swimming and fishing, with a fireplace, and an open living room/dining room/kitchen. Wifi Internet, satellite t.v, 112` of waterfront facing South West, beach on property, lake-side fire pit. Built in `94, all amenities. Outdoor BBQ grill. A bit rustic in terms of finishes, but lots of character.

Main Floor Bedroom #1: Queen Bed (overlooks the top deck and lake)
Main Floor Bedroom #2: Queen Bed (faces into the forest)
Middle Floor Bedroom: Queen Bed (mid-size window faces the lake) - is down a flight of stairs and floor is built into the hill. Pool table, tv room and ping pong table is right outside.
Middle Floor Bedroom: Queen Bed (mid-size window faces trees) - is down a flight of stairs and floor is built into the hill. Pool table, tv room and ping pong table is right outside.
Cool Loft: 2 single beds (for the kids or the adventurous parent!), and a double bed - is up a flight of stairs and overlooks dining room.

There are lots of stairs - Property is unsuitable for young children who are not yet comfortable managing stairs without parental oversight. It is likewise unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues.

(Please note - watercraft is not available from September to mid-May)

Entire cottage and waterfront.

By Telephone and text

20 minutes to Gravenhurst
20 minutes to Port Carling
Less than 2 km from Don’s Bakery
Less than 2 km from Ice Dreams Soda Shop (Ice cream)
Less than 2 km from LCBO
Less than 1 km from Beer Store
Less than 2.5 km from Bala Freshmart (Supermarket)
Less than 2 km from Bala Falls

The cottage is in a fantastic location, easy to access and on a beautiful lake front with lovely views. It is spacious and can accommodate 12 people easily. It is definitely ideal for those looking for a comfy but not luxurious stay. It is perfect for large family get togethers and a relaxing getaway. It gently sloping toward a shallow entry sand beach, with a dock and a wonderful firepit. It has enough space for everyone to have their own bedroom, but has loads of communal space (living room with TV, Games room) to share together. The dining table seats 12. The cottage is located within 15 minutes walk of a couple of great restaurants, a supermarket, an ice cream parlour, liquor store and beer store.

Please note - watercraft is not available from September to mid-May.

Cottage is rented Friday to Friday from early June to late September. Please message if you are are interested for accomodation with a different check in or check out date.

There is a lower cottage attached that is not rented and not included. You can see this in the pictures of the cottage on the lower right.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

House Rules – Apologies for the length of our rules - we have had great success when we are transparent about expectations - are of which we think are

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 828236711RT0002

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Family Cottage on Long Lake 5 min From Bala
409721

About the neighborhood

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Port Carling, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake Muskoka - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bala's Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Casino Rama - 51 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 24 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clear Lake Brewing Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Don's Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bala Falls Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hook and Ladder - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Pearl - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5BR Family Lakefront Cottage, Walk to Bala! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5BR Family Lakefront Cottage, Walk to Bala!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5BR Family Lakefront Cottage, Walk to Bala!?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 5BR Family Lakefront Cottage, Walk to Bala! located?

This family-friendly Muskoka Lakes cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Muskoka and Bala's Museum. Hardy Lake Provincial Park and Muskoka Lakes Winery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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