Escape to Bayside Retreat, a cozy lakeside cottage on the serene waters of Lake of Bays. This peaceful retreat offers stunning lake views from every room, a spacious main floor living area, and comfortable bedrooms. Enjoy the walkout basement with panoramic views, and relax by the private dock. Ideal for families or groups looking to unwind in nature, Bayside Retreat is your perfect getaway spot to reconnect, explore, and make lasting memories.
Welcome to Bayside Retreat, your perfect escape on the tranquil shores of Lake of Bays, Muskoka. This cozy three-bedroom cottage comfortably sleeps six guests, making it an ideal getaway for families or groups seeking a peaceful lakeside retreat.
♛ MAIN COTTAGE ♛
As soon as you step inside, you'll feel the warmth of the cottage's inviting design, blending traditional charm with modern amenities. The open dining area offers stunning views of the lake, creating the perfect setting to relax and make lasting memories.
★ Kitchen & Dining ★
Whether you’re whipping up a family meal or preparing snacks for the day, our fully equipped kitchen offers everything you need. The bright and airy dining area overlooks the lake, setting the stage for enjoyable meals with a view.
✔ Microwave
✔ Oven
✔ Range/Stove
✔ Toaster
✔ Coffee Maker
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Refrigerator/Freezer
✔ Pots & Pans
✔ Dining Table with Seating for 6
✔ Comfy Reading Chair
★ Basement Living Room ★
The walkout basement offers a spacious living area with a cozy vibe, perfect for unwinding after a day on the lake. Enjoy the beautiful lake views from the basement, or gather by the cozy fireplace for quiet moments with loved ones.
✔ 2 Comfortable Sofa with Pillows & Blankets
✔ TV
✔ Chromecast
✔ Fireplace
✔ Coffee Table
✔ Reading Lamp
★ Sleeping Arrangements – 3 Bedrooms ★
Three comfortable bedrooms, each offering peaceful surroundings and space to unwind, ensure restful nights for everyone.
♛ Bedroom 1: Queen-Size Bed
♛ Bedroom 2: Twin-over-Double Bunk Bed
♛ Bedroom 3: Double Bed
✔ Premium Pillows, Linens, and Sheets
✔ Dressers and Closets
✔ Night Stands with Reading Lights
★ Bathroom ★
The cottage features a full bathroom upstairs and a convenient ensuite bathroom in the walkout basement, complete with fresh towels and essential toiletries.
✔ Shower
✔ Vanity
✔ Toilet
✔ Tub (Ensuite Bathroom)
✔ Towels & Toiletries
✔ Hair Dryer
♛ OUTDOOR AREAS ♛
★ Dock & Lakeside ★
Step outside to your private dock and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Lake of Bays. Perfect for sunbathing, swimming, or enjoying the tranquility of the water.
✔ Private Dock with Seating
✔ Dockside Firepit Bowl
★ Backyard Deck ★
The backyard offers a peaceful retreat with a spacious deck, seating, and gorgeous views of the lake. Enjoy a cozy evening with friends or watch the stars while listening to the sounds of nature.
✔ Outdoor Dining Table with Seating for 6
✔ Access to the Lake
✔ Beautiful Views of Lake of Bays
Bayside Retreat is the perfect place to relax, explore, and create memories. Whether you're spending your days by the lake or enjoying the cozy comforts inside, we look forward to welcoming you to your home away from home.
The property is exclusively yours, without interruption during your stay, so relax, unwind, and make yourself at home.
Other than the already mentioned amenities, our home also comes with the following:
✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi (Starlink)
✔ Self Check-In (Smart Lock)
✔ Air Conditioning
✔ Heating
✔ Treated Water
✔ Free Parking
★ Fun & Games ★
✔ Board games
★ Outdoor Amenities ★
✔ Fire pit
✔ BBQ
We will be accessible 24/7 for our guests via phone, text, or the Airbnb app.
Expect a quick and prompt response. We give our guests space but are available for every inquiry.
Most of the time we will not be available to meet with guests but don't hesitate to contact us.
Contact us now so we can begin arranging your perfect vacation!
★ We are proudly a LGBTQ+ friendly! ★
★ COVID-19 SANITIZATION ★
Health, safety, and well-being of our guests are of utmost importance. For this reason, we use a thorough cleaning process after each check-out.
★ NOT PET FRIENDLY ★
Unfortunately we cannot accommodate pets at this time due to an owner allergy. We apologize for any inconvenience.
★ NO SMOKING INSIDE ★
Please refrain from smoking inside the home! Any smoking evidence will result in a fee for odour removal and furniture cleaning.
★ NO PARTIES/EVENTS ★
We kindly ask you to treat our home as your own to preserve its pristine condition for future guests and your return visits.
★ NOISE MONITORING ★
To ensure you have a wonderful stay, we’ve equipped this home with a Minut sensor. It monitors noise (but does not record sound), occupancy, temperature and humidity, helping us keep our home and our neighbourhood safe, healthy and comfortable. It notifies us if it gets too loud, to ensure all guests have a pleasant stay and our neighbours are not disturbed.
★ GUIDEBOOKS ★
We take being good hosts seriously, and we are proud "Hostfully Hosts." This means when you stay with us, we will email you a Hostfully guidebook link. The guidebook contains all the essential information about your stay, as well as provide recommendations for things to do in the surrounding areas. It's easy to navigate, and if you are out and about, you can access it from your phone.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
- 6 guests maximum. No additional guests not on the reservation are allowed on the property. Thank you for respecting this!
- No parties or events
- Smoking is not allowed indoors. Please smoke outside while enjoying the fresh air.
- As part of your cleaning fee, we are able to dispose of 3 full sized garbage/recycling bags. You will need to ensure your garbage & recyclables are split into separate clear bags (provided) of a) garbage, b) cans/plastic/glass, c) fiber/paper, e) beer/liquor beverage containers. For every additional bag of garbage/recycling there is an additional charge of $20/bag in order to arrange for additional garbage removal. Additionally if your garbage and recycling is not sorted properly and requires additional handling to meet municipality dump requirements we will need to charge an additional $10/bag.
- To help keep the space clean, we are a no-shoes household. Please remove your shoes immediately after entering the house
- Please lock the door when you leave the house unattended
- Please turn off lights when you are finished in a space/room. Let’s be energy conscious together!
- The house plumbing runs to a septic system on the property. Please only flush toilet paper down the toilet.
- Loud music is not permitted outside as per the municipality by-law.