Title: ** Lake Muskoka Cottage - 5 min from the beautiful town of Bala Ontario ** Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # \*\* Lake Muskoka Cottage - 5 min from the beautiful town of Bala Ontario \*\* Cottage in Muskoka Lakes, near Lake Muskoka ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104900000/104895500/104895435/d864cd74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104900000/104895500/104895435/35e8238a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104900000/104895500/104895435/95ccc64e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104900000/104895500/104895435/9b9f0166.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104900000/104895500/104895435/a978570f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Surrounded by the serene beauty of Lake Muskoka, this family-friendly cottage offers an unforgettable getaway. Enjoy paddle boards and kayaks on the lake or gather around the fire pit and gas fire pit for s'mores under starry skies. With WiFi available, you can stay connected while still being immersed in nature's splendor. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### \*\* Lake Muskoka Cottage - 5 min from the beautiful town of Bala Ontario \*\* Family Friendly Lake Muskoka Cottage - located 2.0 km outside the quaint town of Bala, Ontario. 2 Bedroom + 1 loft + Pull out couch. Wifi available. Paddle Boards, Kyacks, Lily Pad, Dock Slide, Fire Pit, Gas Fire Pit, and much more. Walking distance to Bala, and 10 min drive to Port Carling. Boating, amazing views, and most of all great fishing. 5 min boat ride down the lake to the boat launch in town. Fall activities including hiking trails and the famous Cranberry Festival! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Outdoor areas - Firepit ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101520000/101513300/101513227/c67a72c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Birchwood in Bala - Stroll to Town from Your Lake Muskoka Retreat! Bala - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=101513227&PinnedHotelID=101513227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 not indicated whether 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.030243,-79.61811&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:czzqGdl%7DdN%3FU%3FU%40W%3FS%40W%40S%3FWBS%40U%40W%40SBUBUBUBUBSBUBUDSBSDUDSDUDSDSFQDUFQDSFSFQHSFQFSHQFQHQFOHSHOJOHQHOHOJOHOJMJOJMJOJKJMJMJKLMJKLKLKJKLKLILKLILGLKLGLGNILGLELGNGNELELENENCLENCNCNCLCNANALCNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40NBN%40L%40NBNBNBLBNDLBNDNDLDNDLFLFNDLFLHLFNFLJLFLHLJJHLJLJLJJJLJJLJJLLJLJJJNJLHNJLJPHLJNHNHPHNHNHRHNFPHPFPHRFPFRFPFRDRFRFRDPFRDRDTBRDTDRBRDTBTBRBTBTBT%40T%40RBV%40T%40R%40V%40R%3FV%40R%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FVAR%3FVARAVATARCVARATCTCTCTCRCTETCRERETCRETERGREPGRGRERGRGPGRGPIRGPIPGPINIRININIPINKNILKPKLINKLKNKJKLMLKJKLMJKJMJMLMHKHMJMHMFMJOFMFMHMFODMFMFODMDODODMDOBMBOBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMCOAOAMCOCOCOCMCOEOEMEMEOEOGMGMEMGOIMGMGMKMGMIMKMIMIKMMKMKKKMMKKKMKMKKKOKMKOKMIOKOIOIOIQKOIOISGOIQGQIQGSGQISGQGSESGQEUGQESESEUESEUCSESCUCUCSCUCUCUCUASAWASCU%3FWASAW%3FSAW%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UeHON2ZDknJog3EZ6OENKoQfThY=) Bala, ON #### What's nearby - Bala's Museum - 5 min drive - 0.9 miles - Muskoka Lakes Winery - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles - The Port Carling Wall - 16 min drive - 11.6 miles - Lake Joseph Golf Club - 19 min drive - 13.0 miles - Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 20 min drive - 11.4 miles #### Getting around - Gravenhurst Station - 26 min drive - Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Clear Lake Brewing Co - ‬7 min drive - ‪Don's Bakery - ‬2 min drive - ‪Bala Falls Pub - ‬3 min drive - ‪Olivers Coffee - ‬11 min drive - ‪Hook and Ladder - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ** Lake Muskoka Cottage - 5 min from the beautiful town of Bala Ontario ** pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at ** Lake Muskoka Cottage - 5 min from the beautiful town of Bala Ontario **? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at ** Lake Muskoka Cottage - 5 min from the beautiful town of Bala Ontario **? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is ** Lake Muskoka Cottage - 5 min from the beautiful town of Bala Ontario ** located? > Situated in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bala's Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Muskoka and Muskoka Lakes Winery. Lake Joseph and Hardy Lake Provincial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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