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Dining
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
MacTier, ON
  • Bala's Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Hardy Lake Provincial Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bala

This cottage places you within a 15-minute drive of Lake Muskoka and Bala's Museum. The cottage includes a patio, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Bala's Museum - 15 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 19 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Hardy Lake Provincial Park - 25 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Lake Joseph Golf Club - 33 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 35 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 37 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clear Lake Brewing Co - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Muskoka Lakes Winery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Don's Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hook and Ladder - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kee to Bala - ‬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.

Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly)

The perfect place to stay for a break in Cottage Country! Relax in the open plan living room and kitchen with huge picture window or cozy up in the Muskoka room to enjoy the fresh air. 4 bedrooms plus a pull-out couch leaves you ample space to bring all the friends and family you want. 10 min drive to Bala, close to local hiking trails and brewery. Pet friendly, crib available.

Please note there are a lot of stairs leading from the cottage down to the waterfront.
The cottage features a patio and space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a microwave, a refrigerator, and an oven.

Property manager

Cassie

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Well behaved pets only, no enclosed outdoor space

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
Onsite 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Muskoka Lakes, close to Muskoka Lakes Winery, Hardy Lake Provincial Park, and Bala's Museum. Lake Muskoka is also within a driving distance of 4.8 mi.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this waterfront cottage will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and a firepit.

Does Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) have a hot tub?

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

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Muskoka, ON (YQA), which is 27.6 mi away (49 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly)?

Yes, every accommodation at Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) comes with a deck.

Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barrie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay! The cottage was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. Check-in and check-out were seamless, making the whole experience stress-free. The location was perfect—just a short drive to both Bala and Port Carling, which made for some great day trips. We’d be happy to rent again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolina N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Canada Day Stay

We enjoyed our stay in this property specially the deck, fire pit and spacious common areas. It would have been nice to have bathroom and beach towels. The place was clean and there were sufficient kitchen supplies, blankets and board games. We brought floaties to enjoy the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolette L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Moon River

Perfect weather, great swimming, happy days
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Penny C., Canada

Family time

Time well spent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Janna E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bala is beautiful

It was such a beautiful setting, cozy cottage to get away in. Had some septic issues,but owners were right on it & gave us a night's stay refund for the inconvenience. Thank you Cassie for being understanding and giving us lots of memories
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends long weekend

This was a great cottage for friends or family. Great access to the lake, and local amenities. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, beautiful views

This location gets a 10/10 for waterfront, nicely paved roads, close proximity to town of Bala and relatively short distance from GTA. Property manager Cassie lives next door and very professional and prompt in response rate. Some of group have allergies to dust, animal dander etc, and had zero issues with allergies! That means it was very clean, 10/10. Also, dogs allowed so great for families. The cottage itself is a bit old and outdated, small rooms and only has one washroom and no dishwasher but does have laundry. The cottage itself is a 7/10 and makes the current price of ~$600 a night difficult to justify. There are a lot of stairs to water which would not be ideal or possible for elderly, disabled, or obese. Some recommendations: 1. need dishwasher, 2. steps from dock to get into water from shore other than the ladder, 3. watercraft with waiver to sign if liability is an issue. In terms of value, a bit expensive but again with current supply and demand issues understandable, hopefully see a 30-40% decrease in coming years. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

We were a bit hesitant to book as there weren’t many reviews, but we could not have been happier with the cottage. It was perfect! We like to cook and it had everything that we needed. Despite only one bathroom for the 5 of us for 4 nights, it actually wasn’t an issue at all. The space is great for families. Also, Cassie was amazing to deal with - she responded to texts super fast and fulfilled all requests that we had. We look forward to booking the cottage again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING GET AWAY

I would recommend anyone looking for a nice cottage to stay then to come here. Cassie was very helpful and the place is divine and cozy. We all loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad b., scar

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Had a great time place was perfect and had that rustic feel to it was wonderful to enjoy the water in the full sun and go back to fire pit area and cool off in the shade. Did run out of propane and was brought a new tank next day Owner was very helpful and quick to respond with any questions. hope to get back there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

cheryl b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was good place its beautiful,

The renters are great you need anything there right there to get it, respond quickly to any messages or concerns at any time of day. Beautiful stay on the water with a beautiful dock, could create more fun for teenagers or children with more water activity . ( kayak’s)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Caroline M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a lot of fun at the cottage with grown up kids and two dogs. The deck was amazing with its 3 levels and spectacular views (would have been nice to have kayaks or a canoe to enjoy the lake though). Location was great, super close to Bala. Cottage had a good vibe, could have been a bit cleaner…and cheaper. Great stay overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024