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10/10 Excellent
Heather Ann H.
31 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather Ann H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto
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Experience the classic cottage life at Sandy Beach Cottage in Ramara, nestled near Mara Provincial Park and just a short walk from Lake Simcoe's sandy beach. Unwind on the patio with BBQ or gather around the campfire under starry skies, all within easy reach of Orillia's supermarkets and public beaches.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7800 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto
Sandy Beach Cottage in Ramara, 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto. Just a 2 min walk to the clear sandy beach on Lake Simcoe where you can swim and gaze at the gorgeous sunset. Next to Mara Provincial Park to explore a larger beach with more action. Retro inspired look with a huge treed backyard completes the real cottage experience. Rustic exterior with BBQ and patio set on the deck and a campfire at the back. Cozy small cottage with Wifi, AC for added comfort. Just 12 mins to the closest supermarket in Orillia and access to many public beaches on Lake Simcoe. Sleeps upto 6.
Note: it's not direct waterfront, it's a 2 min walk to a public sandy beach. This section of Lake Simcoe has hard sandy bottom and almost no weeds for a long distance, making it easy to swim and have the kids play in the sand or in the shallow entry water.
Affordable cottage experience without the long drive from Toronto.
Note: it's not direct waterfront, it's a 2 min walk to a public sandy beach. This section of Lake Simcoe has hard sandy bottom and almost no weeds for a long distance, making it easy to swim and have the kids play in the sand or in the shallow entry water.
Affordable cottage experience without the long drive from Toronto.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- 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)
General
- Composting
- Recycling
- Unit size: 800 square feet
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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 11:00 AM
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
Bring all garbage, recycling out when checking out. Put waste bins to the lane 2 feet apart before 7am on Tuesday and when you check out.
Any Bylaw infraction or house rules infraction caused by renter will be paid by renter.
Renter to bring their own towels, turn off all heaters/AC and close all windows, return all furniture.
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 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
Property Registration Number 2024.004
About the area
Ramara is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mara Provincial Park and Bass Lake Provincial Park, while Leacock Museum and Orillia Museum of Art & History are cultural highlights. Visit our Ramara travel guide
View more Cottages in RamaraOrillia, ON
What's nearby
- Mara Provincial Park2 min walk - 0.1 miles
- beach near Mara Provincial Park2 min walk - 0.1 miles
- Casino Rama9 min drive - 6.1 miles
- Couchiching Beach Park11 min drive - 5.2 miles
- Lakehead University - Orillia Campus14 min drive - 8.1 miles
Getting around
- Washago Station21 min drive
- Muskoka, ON (YQA)46 min drive
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons7 min drive
- McDonald's10 min drive
- Tim Hortons10 min drive
- Starbucks8 min drive
- Wendy's9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto located?
Situated in Ramara, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Mara Provincial Park and Lake Simcoe. Lake Couchiching and Tudhope Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Marianne H.
27 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unplug and Decompress
We were looking for a location to just relax, enjoy and we found it here. The cosy cottage was perfect for us, we had a wonderful fire, toasted marshmallows and relaxed. . Anything we needed was close by . The cottage was very clean very well laid put.
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.WAllWmarshmallow
Marianne H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Sharon M.
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a quaint lovely cottage. Very clean. The communication with the owner was very fluid. The neighbours where we stayed and those we encountered on our walk, were very friendly. The only downside was that we thought it did face the lake... All in all we had a great stay !!
Sharon M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible
catherine M.
22 Sept 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We arrived, exterior covered in spider webs, lots of spiders. Entrance door very hard to open, screen door does not close. Bed were partially made, sheets hanging on floors, in disarray, shower door was broken, temporarily replaced with a plastic curtain, lots of molding at exterior base of shower, not one bed was useable, mattresses very uncomfortable, one mattress was a simple old foam, main bed frame did not even rest on floor, suspended by plastic totes underneath bed, fridge was dirty, yellow milky substance at bottom drawer. Heat/Air conditioning pump did not work properly, it started then kept shutting down. We left cottage to reassess then returned, interior temperature of cottage was warmer than when we left despite having cooling system on. Couch extremely dated very uncomfortable. We reached out to host, zero response. Communication with both VRBO and host impossible on app both on Android phone and computer. We could not get comfortable at all, we did not stay. We contacted both VRBO and host, no response. VRBO did call us and attempted to contact host, no answer. Instructed us to follow-up with host directly, no response. We had to move to another accomodation on short notice, cost us a small fortune to continue with holiday. Never again. This listing should be removed from VRBO site.
catherine M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025