Title: Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635740523284&destination=Muskoka+Lakes%2C+Ontario%2C+Canada&selected=27157742&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach ## Photo gallery for Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach ![Marina - Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach (Port Carling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27157800/27157742/dc2e913d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach (Port Carling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27157800/27157742/16cca912.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach (Port Carling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27157800/27157742/b317e289.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach (Port Carling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27157800/27157742/423f51d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach (Port Carling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27157800/27157742/1d062026.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach STRA-TML-25-0013 Welcome to the perfect and affordable small family vacation getaway on ever popular Lake Muskoka! This 800 sq. ft., 3 bedroom cottage is cute and as clean as a whistle with all the comfort conveniences of home. The cozy living room has beautiful lake views and a gas fireplace for cooler evenings and a ceiling fan to make for more comfortable nights on humid summer evenings. The well-equipped kitchen has lake views as well making it enjoyable while prepping and making meals. Although there are seating areas inside for snacking or dining, the place of choice on beautiful summer days will be the deck overlooking the expansive lawn and lake. The cottage is equipped with a whole house water filtration system! Offering clean water for you to enjoy on the hot summer days! The hot water tank is 15 gallons which is normally good for about two showers, then may require 20 - 30 minutes to replenish. The front or back lawn are great for the kids to play catch or throw a frisbee and the 25 feet of hard packed sand at the waterfront is ideal for young and old alike to safely splash and play. There are rocks marked by a green buoy in front of the property that can easily be swam out to and explored with a snorkel. You can stand on these rocks and the water will come up to your hips. With the property facing south enjoy plenty of sunshine from late morning to sunset. The property is located in one of the most sought after parts of Lake Muskoka, directly between the towns of Port Carling and Bala. St. Anne’s Catholic Church is a heritage building only two properties away where there is also a municipal dock, an excellent place to view sunsets! Boat parking is provided overnight at the adjacent boat house, with daytime parking available at the municipal dock, or right on your beach! The country road in front of the cottage is great for scenic afternoon walks or runs and for nature lovers keep your eye out for deer and blue herons, commonly sited weekly. Finally, for avid boaters, you can tour “The Big Three” (Lake Muskoka, Lake Joseph and Lake Rosseau). With it's central location, you can easily access Bala, Port Carling, Bracebridge, or Gravenhurst by lake! The lake also hosts frequent fishing derbies so needless to say keen fishermen won’t be disappointed. The rich cottage history of vacationing on this famous lake is sure to please the whole family! Additional: Contractor rates available dependent on length of stay and number of guests. Up to six guests may be allowed upon approval from owner prior to booking. Wood for firepit is not supplied by owner. Guests may purchase firewood at a number of locations locally if they wish to use the firepit during their stay - subject to local fire restrictions. The Towhship of Muskoka Lakes requires all Short-Term Rental Accomodations in the Municipality to be licensed. With the introduction of this By-Law, STRA Renters Code of Conduct and the Cottage General Liability Waiver must be signed in advance of your stay. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Body treatments, 2 treatment rooms, manicures and pedicures, massages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107970000/107962100/107962022/f1e16f91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bala Bay Inn Bala - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 6.6 9 reviews £94 includes taxes & fees 1 Apr - 2 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=107962022&PinnedHotelID=107962022&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117410000/117402500/117402464/916df6d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Silver Lake, Muskoka. 400 ft lake frontage. 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Guests must be aware and adhere to local Municipal By-Laws, including noise By-Law (11:00 pm to 7:00 am) and fire restrictions (no daytime burning). ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Cute Four Season Cottage Sand Beach Lake Muskoka House Cute Four Season Cottage Sand Beach Lake Muskoka Port Carling Cute Four Season Cottage Sand Beach Lake Muskoka House ## About the area Located in Muskoka Lakes, this holiday home is on the beach. Bala's Museum and Muskoka Lakes Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Muskoka Lakes Winery and Lake Joseph Golf Club. Muskoka Sports and Recreation and Santa's Village are also worth visiting. Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Bala travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bala.dx6352608) [View more Holiday homes in Bala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bala-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6352608-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.06328%2C-79.60641&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VyyplQaq4xZHgfSbsKxf_cj0gwc=) Port Carling, ON ### What's nearby - ![Two adirondack wooden chairs on dock facing a blue lake with clouds reflections](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352605/3dda65cb-7dbe-4dc7-8469-d9cb3a7e7efb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Muskoka 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Hardy Lake Provincial Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216325/94e70eed-bc28-4f11-862f-be3d7828e68a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hardy Lake Provincial Park 18 min drive \- 12.6 miles - ![Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635940036710/801e35a2-73ab-443e-a524-93ec206328ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve 26 min drive \- 17.4 miles - ![Christmas candy decoration in the village of Santa Claus in Quebec, Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089293/8f80947e-a0cc-4bda-937a-d8545508b72e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Santa's Village 37 min drive \- 28.9 miles - Muskoka Lakes Winery 9 min drive \- 4.3 miles ### Getting around - Gravenhurst Station 37 min drive - Muskoka, ON (YQA) 49 min drive ### Restaurants - Clear Lake Brewing Co 17 min drive - Olivers Coffee 12 min drive - Don's Bakery 12 min drive - The Juicery 14 min drive - Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint 14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach? ### What time is check-in at Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach? ### What time is check-out at Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach? ### Where is Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 42 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy B. 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely cottage and property with water view…enjoy afternoon sun on the dock or paddle and swim in the clear sandy water. Ideal for kids..Spacious and clean, big beds, close to Bala for shops and Cranberry Festival. Will return again! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2740c982-fe59-4309-b7b7-ffc46f46e7a0-1760907618206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/78c2a5c4-e102-42b4-881f-a66f06f83dcd-1760907618265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Wendy B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve L. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean quiet and close to water ##### Steve L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna H. 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gem My friend and I had the most relaxing and peaceful time at this gem of a cottage. Had everything we needed to have a quiet down time away from our family! ##### Anna H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda C. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome accomodation Great location feet from the lake. Cant wait to go back next June ##### Linda C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patti C. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun Times A clean property, fantastic location. ##### Patti C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles C. 17 May 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Muskoka 2025 Amazing view. Host gave excellent info on check in and out. Also provided instructions on heat, fireplace and kitchen stove. Sharon, next door contact person, was very helpful and friendly. ##### Charles C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea H. 11 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazin From the beginning the host Stephen was completely amazing. We have such a nice comfortable stay and this cottage!!! ##### Andrea H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Karl 3 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Place was clean, well equipped with lots of room. Clean water, heat and more. Owner was always available if we had any questions. Neighbour was nice and helpful too. Everything is located nearby within minutes like gas and groceries. We even made an Amazon online order and it was delivered to the cottage with no issues. Fishing wasn’t the best, but others validated that the year wasn’t the greatest. If you need to get away from it all. It’s fairly quiet. Note that there are a lot of rules for the area. All are conveniently listed in a book at the cottage along with info on the area and things to do. If you’re going to the area for fishing you may or may not get skunked. If you’re getting away from it all with family or on a work trip this would be up anyone’s alley. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a7359b0e-83bf-4683-9893-9ffc3201dc5e-1762131308192.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a0ba0412-e0cc-414e-b1ce-b4b67502daec-1762131308099.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/084f0894-24d8-4cb7-9f60-1b741ce58a36-1762131310285.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4a0dd1bd-60ff-4f4f-ad3b-6d4a71bebb3b-1762131317867.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Karl Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat A. 1 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time staying here! The property was just as pictured and beautiful. Steve was great and super helpful. We even saw 3 deer on the adjacent property one evening. We really enjoyed our stay! ##### Pat A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Alan S. 11 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent accommodation Clean Had everything you need Very enjoyable ##### Alan S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason K. 16 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Winter Getaway We had lots of fun. Place was clean and had a well stocked kitchen with proper utensils (much appreciated). Saw some wildlife which the kids loved. This place made for an enjoyable getaway. ##### Jason K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeannie B. 26 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful view We had a 3 night mini vacation, enjoyed it very much. Love all the amenities included-it was nice not to have to bring sheets, towels, bottled water etc. There's even a Keurig for that much needed coffee! The view is amazing, and the road is fairly quiet for my walks. Would definitely stay here again!! ##### Jeannie B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had such an amazing time at Steve's cottage. The cottage was well appointed, full kitchen, clean and warm bedding, fluffy towels. The views of the lake were amazing. The neighbourhood and surrounding forest were fantastic for after dinner walks. Visiting during the winter, we had the great fortune to experience the beautiful Muskoka woods, snow dusted pine trees, straight out of a storybook. We will definitely recommend this cottage to friends and family! Thank you for such a wonderful family holiday! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Quinn V. 29 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Fenn Point Cottage Port Carling Clean cottage. Bathroom needs upgrading. There was a portable air conditioning unit which placed some water in the hallway. Shoreline pictures showed a nice large dock, however it was not part of the property listing. That is very misleading. ##### Quinn V. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven K. 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Stayed August 2025 with family of four. We found other reviews to be largely accurate. Cottage was clean, comfy, well stocked (except we never did find an ice cream scoop lol). BBQ worked, lots of activities indoors and outside, good sitting areas, great location albeit on a busy lake.It's a stretch to say it has AC. There's a portable unit in the back hall with maybe a five/six foot hose. It didn't reach let alone cool the south-facing main area. It's probably fine most times of year but something to consider if you happen to be there during a heat dome like we were.Only other quibble is that we had to drive our garbage/recycling to "transfer station" on our last day per guest book. I don't recall seeing that in the ad. Suggest a lockable bin/shed on site for property manager to deal with instead of guests.Steve was a good host. Friendly, responsive and communicative. Check in instructions were clear, no issues with lockbox. Him and the neighbour Sharon gave helpful suggestions for activities in the area which was a nice touch.Waterski show and Splash Island in Bala were highlights. There's also a quaint RC church next door with its own dock. Good beginner spot for rock bass (prayers for something bigger as yet unanswered).Our family had a great time overall and we would expect yours to as well. ##### Steven K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girlfriends weekend getaway Beautiful scenery from the front deck and from the fire pit. Perfect cottage with everything you need for your stay. Loads of little towns to roam around. Would definitely love to go back. Thank you for your great hospitality. 😁 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan S. 28 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation clean just as descibed ##### Alan S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John W. 17 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bala Cranberry Festival This property is great. We had a wonderful stay while visiting the various festival events. The cottage was a perfect base to work from. It has all the necessary amenities for eating, sleeping and relaxing after a busy day. We wholeheartedly recommend this property. ##### John W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### KIMBERLY B. 7 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing getaway! Our 5 day stay at this cottage was amazing! Communication with the owner was great, even when the internet went down for a day due to lightning - we were kept up to date. The water was clear and great for swimming! And the kitchen was fully stocked. All in all, a memorable vacation. Would book again! ##### KIMBERLY B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina L. 21 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 Day Getaway!!!! My family and I had an amazing time! We loved the cottage and went swimming everyday. The private beach and swim up dock was a hit! We hope to come back again next summer! Communication was great with Stephen, he answered any questions we had and was accommodating! ##### Christina L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy D. 17 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Port Carling Jem We stayed at this location from August 7-14/21 and had a wonderful time. Steve was very accommodating and answered all of our questions promptly. Check in was easy and his cottage manual was very helpful. The cottage was clean and well equipped. We created some nice memories here and highly recommend this cottage. Thanks again Steve. ##### Cathy D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Margaret B. 27 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Well maintained cottage and well equipped kitchen Enjoyed our stay. Would have liked to know the kitchen had a Kurig and if the WiFi code was in the info book. Would consider rebooking . ##### Margaret B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth L. 23 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A nice week away! We had such a great time during our stay here. The kids had such a blast fishing, swimming and just enjoying nature!! What a view!!! Steve was a great help during the booking and check in process. The road was a bit busy while we were there but the wonderful neighbour did warn us and it actually didn't bother us at all! Loved our stay! 🙂 ##### Elizabeth L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryce A. 22 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome getaway We really enjoyed our stay at this property, and hope to return in warmer weather. Cottage is well equipped, clean and location is perfect. We visited over march break and spent most of our time out for walks, trying ice fishing (no luck but still fun), relaxing by the firepit, or using the old school dvd collection. Great neighbours and area. Thank you! ##### Bryce A. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon C. 5 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New Year’s Family Get-Away Cozy, clean, peaceful cottage in Muskoka. Just what the family needed for our mental and physical health. Steve, the owner, was amazing. Excellent communication. ##### Gordon C. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020 ---