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MUSKOKA'S BEST KEPT SECRET - SKELETON LAKE

Cottage in Muskoka Lakes with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
On the shores of Skeleton Lake, this cozy cottage offers beautiful views of the islands. With a similar feel to its popular counterpart across the bay, this 650 square foot haven is perfect for two couples or a small family. Enjoy upgraded appliances in your kitchen and unwind on your private sandy shoreline with four kayaks, a canoe and paddleboards at your disposal.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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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.

MUSKOKA'S BEST KEPT SECRET - SKELETON LAKE

We are happy to offer our new two bedroom cottage on popular Skeleton Lake. Known as Muskoka's Best Kept Secret, Skeleton Lake is best known for its crystal clear waters, sandy swimming coves, great fishing, water sports, hiking and beautiful summer sunsets. Our cozy cottage is located at the end of a quiet bay and has beautiful views of the islands. With a similar feel to our popular Skeleton Lake Boathouse( VRBO 470888) which is across the bay, our 650 square foot two bedroom cozy cottage is cozily decorated and has an additional 200 square foot covered side porch. Our living room has a flat screen satellite tv, wifi, a pull out sofa and our kitchen offers upgraded appliances including fridge. microwave cooktop and dishwasher. Four kayaks, a canoe and two paddle boards can be found at the private sandy shore line where you can swim or paddle to the private floating dock. This property is rented from Friday to Friday. This cottage is located approximately 20 - 25 minutes to Rosseau or Huntsville where you can dine and explore all of the quaint shops and summer time markets. Please note that seasonal rentals both spring and fall are a minimum of 3 nights. High season which is the last week in June to labor day weekend is a 1 week minimum rental period. The cottage is set up to accommodate two couples or a small family of 2 children. Additional cost will apply for additional people at $75.00 per person per night for a maximum of 6 persons. Please ensure the rental agreement form is filled out and returned in order to confirm your reservation. The cancellation policy is outlined on the agreement. The rental agreement is found under the house rules section of the web site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

This property can be used for team building events. Please email the owner for discussion.
Please see the rental agreement for the cancellation policy

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Small breeds may be considered - $100.00 fee appli

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed
Large property for Team building events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Large property for Team building events
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 is also known as

Vrbo Property
Muskoka's Kept Secret Skeleton
Muskoka's Best Kept Secret - Skeleton Lake Cottage
Muskoka's Best Kept Secret - Skeleton Lake Muskoka Lakes
Muskoka's Best Kept Secret - Skeleton Lake Cottage Muskoka Lakes

About the neighborhood

Map
Utterson, ON

What's nearby

  • Nutt Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Muskoka - 24 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 38 min drive - 49.4 km
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 55 min drive - 70.4 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪David's General Store Inc. - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bent River Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kelly Kitchen - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Taste Buds - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kelly Ridge - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MUSKOKA'S BEST KEPT SECRET - SKELETON LAKE pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. 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 MUSKOKA'S BEST KEPT SECRET - SKELETON LAKE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MUSKOKA'S BEST KEPT SECRET - SKELETON LAKE?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MUSKOKA'S BEST KEPT SECRET - SKELETON LAKE located?

Situated in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Nutt Lake and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course. Dee Bank Falls and High Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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