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Balsam Retreat- Muskoka Getaway Pet Friendly

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.
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A rustic cabin with a gravel driveway, surrounded by dense forest.
Outdoor spa tub
A hot tub with a glass ceiling, surrounded by beige walls and curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Huntsville, ON
  • Place, Bracebridge Resource Management Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, North Granite Ridge Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, High Falls Water Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Huntsville

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute drive of Fawn Lake and North Granite Ridge Golf Club. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a microwave, and a Smart TV.
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What's nearby

  • Bracebridge Resource Management Centre - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • North Granite Ridge Golf Club - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • High Falls Water Park - 10 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Port Sydney Beach - 11 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Port Sydney Falls - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 25 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pine Lodge Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wings Port - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Heart Of Muskoka Fries - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪David's General Store Inc. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Muskoka Fries - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Balsam Retreat- Muskoka Getaway Pet Friendly

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful, modern 4 bedroom bungalow in the heart of Muskoka. Pet friendly & newly furnished with all the amenities like home.

This cottage is nestled in a quiet area with a family friendly atmosphere. Private road and parking spaces for 6 or more, all 9 beds are brand-new, full kitchen and two full size bathrooms. Access to the Muskoka River, Balsam Chutes, hiking and 4 Wheeling/Snowmobile trails.

Take in the peacefulness mother nature has to offer!

Balsam Retreat is our beautiful home away from home. There is plenty of options for sleeping arrangements that can easily suit all your needs! We newly furnished it to ensure you feel right at home with EVERYTHING you need.

- Two of the rooms furnished with new furniture and queen beds
- One room with double bed and twin over twin bunkbed (New furniture and
mattresses
- One room with twin over double bunkbed and twin over twin bunkbed (
New furniture and mattresses)
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Coffee supplied with your choice of Keurig or French Press
- Beautiful dinning room table that can sit 8
- Two smart TV's with Fire Sticks
- Extremely fast Bell Fibe Internet
- Washer and Dryer with detergent available for guests
- BBQ & Fire pit
- Lots of board games, cards, dominos, books, and puzzles
- We have a dog bed
- Dog crate available upon request
- Baby playpen available upon request
- Baby toys available upon request
- Dog run line of the property to ensure your dog safely can roam the
property
- Hot tub for you to sit and enjoy a nice relaxing glass of wine!

We love our Balsam home and hope you will love it as much as us! From nice walks, playing horseshoes, playing board games with the family, sitting by the fire or having a nice relaxing hot tub we can ensure you will love your stay!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. The vacation home also includes a washing machine.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Huntsville, close to Port Sydney Beach, High Falls Water Park, and Bracebridge Golf Club. Fawn Lake is also within a driving distance of 3.1 mi.

Will I be able to park at Balsam Retreat- Muskoka Getaway Pet Friendly?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Balsam Retreat- Muskoka Getaway Pet Friendly?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and a kitchen as well as a hot tub.

Are there hot tubs at Balsam Retreat- Muskoka Getaway Pet Friendly?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Balsam Retreat- Muskoka Getaway Pet Friendly?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Muskoka, ON (YQA), which is 15.6 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Balsam Retreat- Muskoka Getaway Pet Friendly?

No, you won't find house with balconies at Balsam Retreat- Muskoka Getaway Pet Friendly.

Balsam Retreat- Muskoka Getaway Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious property, comfortable beds and furniture, wonderful location and the hot tub was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Everything you could need or want !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place for a nice relaxing getaway! Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Beautiful home and very cozy. This is the second time we rented a place up here and this home was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ameena K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic Perfect Retreat

The cottage was perfect and so cozy, we were a group of 10 and had the best time hanging out, playing games and making s'mores by the firepit and the enjoying the hot tub.Jenn & Brett are amazing hosts, they had sent us the details for check in and were communication with us t during the weekend. I would highly recommend staying at this cottage for your summer getaways!The beds were incredibly comfortable, the hosts had plenty of amenities available for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ronson b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property

Very clean, lots of space and great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jin z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and spacious place with everything we needed

Had a great stay for the fall colors. The cottage had all the things we needed and extra things for the fun. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

Everything is supplied. Nicely decorated. Very responsive. Only thing was the dog made it difficult to get down the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat place

The place was prestine clean when we arrived! Super easy checking in, hot tub was working properly, the place is great for relaxing and hanging with family and friends; would live to go back in the near future. Overll, it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable modern home

My family stayed here for 2 nights. We had everything that we needed and we all enjoyed the hot tub.Our grand kids loved the fuse ball table and we had fun playing some of the board games. The home is very modern, light and airy and spotlessly clean. Location is great, halfway between Huntsville and Bracebridge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Impressive & great experience

Property is nice and well maintained House is quaint, comfortable and well organized with great attention to detail Jenn is so nice and easy to communicate with Thank you Jenn & Bret!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous relaxing space

Loved the space for the multiple families who stayed together. It's a beautiful relaxing space that has been well thought out. Lots of options inside and outside to socialize, and play together. Amazing to be surrounded by nature. Hosts were prompt on their responses to questions and ensure that their guests are well looked after.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Anniversary Family get together

The Property was amazing and a hidden surprise was the trampoline which the young children loved. But the best part of this vacation was the communications with the Host Jenn. She took care of us immensely. Would certainly go back there and would wholeheartedly recommend it for a family get together. Plenty of room...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great room for 13 to sleep. Very comfy beds and space in the house to lounge and relax. The hot tub did take quite a while to heat up; but it was a bonus. Very clean.The hosts were very responsive and responded to our questions quite quickly.On the negative end... there was only one tea towel in the kitchen as the cleaner forgot to replenish them. The listing stated and the host confirmed that keurig coffee pods were supplied with the house before we went there. So we didn't buy any more. But with 13 people staying in the house there wasn't enough for even having 1 each on the first of our 2 day stay. Also, the barbeque grill was disgustingly dirty and it looked like it hadn't been cleaned for some time. We had to clean it before we could use it. Finally, be forewarned if you, as guests, are looking for live tv (particularly sports) you will need to buy a sportsnet app on specifically an I-phone to be able to mirror it to the tv. Android phones do not work with the set up in the house. We learned that the hard way; which was frustrating.Our suggestions: have printed instructions for tv use if clients want to activate live programming.The house definitely needs more towel racks in the bathrooms (particularly with a large group in the house). Plus hooks to hang coats etc.Our overall thoughts are that we enjoyed the comforts it provided and we are grateful that it was much more reasonably priced compared to others that would house 13 people in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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