Muskoka Hills - Four Bedroom Cottage, Sleeps 8

As you step inside, the main floor welcomes you with a spacious modern island kitchen, ideal for preparing meals while socializing with loved ones. The adjoining formal dining room has ample seating for at least ten guests, making it perfect for family gatherings or celebratory feasts. The kitchen island also serves as a casual spot for breakfast and snacks, bringing everyone together at any time of the day.

The heart of the main floor is a double living room, cleverly divided by a two-sided fireplace. One side boasts cathedral windows that offer sweeping views of the surrounding hills, with plenty of cozy seating and a large-screen TV for entertainment. On the other side of the fireplace, a more intimate seating area invites you to relax in privacy while still enjoying those captivating views. The main floor also hosts a tucked-away bedroom for guests who prefer easy access to living spaces. Meanwhile, the primary bedroom offers a sanctuary of its own, featuring a 4-piece ensuite with a luxurious soaker tub, shower, and double sink for ultimate relaxation.

Upstairs, Muskoka Hills features three spacious rooms: two bedrooms and a dedicated home office. One bedroom enjoys its own 3-piece ensuite, and the second bedroom has access to a shared ensuite with a shower and double sinks, ensuring comfort and privacy. The first floor also leads to a large screened deck area that offers sweeping views of the treed hills and valleys, furnished with comfortable seating for morning coffee, evening drinks, or simply soaking in the peaceful ambiance.

While Muskoka Hills is a haven of comfort and luxury, the surrounding area is brimming with activities. Just minutes away, the towns of Huntsville, Dwight, and Dorset offer quaint shops, delightful restaurants, and a range of cultural attractions. Visitors can enjoy a day exploring local markets, historic sites, and art galleries or partake in water sports on nearby lakes. For those seeking outdoor adventure, the Echo Hills trails are conveniently located nearby, perfect for hiking or biking through the scenic Muskoka landscape. Whether you crave excitement or tranquility, Muskoka Hills provides the ideal base for your next Northern Ontario vacation.

Inside the Cottage

• Sleeps 8 (including all children)
• 4 bedrooms (1 with king & sofa bed, 2 with queen, 1 with double/single bunks), plus queen bed in office, 3 extra cots for added flexibility
• 4 bathrooms (2 - 4 piece (1 is ensuite), 1 3-piece with shower only, 1 2-piece powder room)
• Unlimited Wi-Fi, Dedicated office space
• Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washer, dryer, two fridges
• Central A/C, Sauna
• 2 TVs (1-85’ Smart TV, 1-65’ Smart TV with channel reception through Bell). There is no DVD player. Streaming using your own accounts
• Ping Pong table, Foosball
• Automatic generator provides power to the cottage during intermittent power outages

Outside the Cottage

• BBQ
• Hot tub
• Fire pit (firewood is not provided)
• EV charger - an adaptor is required to use for Tesla vehicles (not provided)
• Muskoka room with fire table, outdoor heater

Things you need to know:

• Pets are welcome, but no heavy-shedding dogs please
• Linens and towels are provided, but please bring your own outdoor towels
• Rentals include a cleaning service; however, the cottage must be left in a tidy condition
• Garbage disposal required upon departure
• Arrival time is 4:00 pm and departure time is 11:00 am for all stays
• The cottage smart TVs will allow you to sign into any of the streaming services you personally subscribe to such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, AppleTV, Disney+, etc. Please note, these services will require your personal login information and are not provided
• As per local by-laws pets must be leashed and under control at all times.
• The landscape around Muskoka Hills and within the Northern Lights Community is hilly, please use caution around drops.
• This cottage has a valid STR license with the Township of Lake of Bays; Licence STR-2025-158 which allows for no more than 8 guests to be on the property at any given time during your stay. The Municipality requires rental guests sign a Rental Guest Code of Conduct. It will be sent to you upon booking for electronic signature.
• DUE TO THIS STR PREMISES NOT ACCESSIBLE BY A YEARROUND MAINTAINED PUBLIC ROAD, EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIMES MAY BE DELAYED TO THIS LOCATION.

Water Supply

Cottage water comes from a well and passes through a water softener. Although it has been assessed as safe to drink, any water test is only as good as the day the sample was tested, so you may prefer to use bottled water for drinking, ice-making and teeth-cleaning; it is fine for cooking and bathing.


Close-By Attractions

Dwight Beach: Nearby public beach on Dwight Bay, Lake of Bays. (5 mins)

Algonquin Provincial Park: Algonquin Provincial Park has 7,635 square kilometres of forests, bogs, lakes and rivers. There are many hiking trails, a Discovery Program, Visitor's Centre, Logging Museum and Art Centre at the Park. (20 mins)

Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve: The Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve is a publicly accessible private year-round wilderness haven with twenty private lakes and more than 10,000 unspoiled acres of mixed forest, with more than 70 km of hiking and biking trails, free to the public (20 mins)

Dorset Lookout Tower: Visitors are welcome to climb to the observation deck, which is 142 metres (465 feet) above Lake of Bays, and enjoy the view from the tree-top lookout as well as ground level lookouts. (20 mins)

Robinson’s General Store: This famous general store is a "must-see" for anyone visiting the Muskoka or Haliburton area. The store has been owned and operated by the same family since 1921, and now sprawls over 14,000 [hidden according to Airbnb content policy]. of retail space. (20 mins)

Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Resort: Resort offering downhill skiing and snowboarding, with Ski School lessons and rentals. (15 mins)

Treetop Trekking, Huntsville: Get your adrenaline pumping at Treetop Trekking Huntsville, the most exciting adventure activity in Muskoka! Feel like Tarzan while you climb, swing, and zip through the forest canopy during our Zipline & Aerial Game Trek. (15 mins)

At a Glance

• Sleeps 8 (including all children)
• Pets are welcome, but no heavy-shedding dogs please
• Hot tub, Sauna
• Unlimited Wi-Fi
• Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washer, dryer, two fridges
• Central A/C
• 2 TVs (1-85’ Smart TV, 1-65’ Smart TV with channel reception through Bell). There is no DVD player. Streaming using your own accounts
• Ping Pong table, Foosball
• Dedicated office space
• BBQ
• Muskoka room with fire table, outdoor heater
• Fire pit (firewood is not provided)
• Garbage disposal required upon departure
• EV charger - an adaptor is required to use for Tesla vehicles (not provided)
• Automatic generator provides power to the cottage during intermittent power outages

House Rules (must meet these to book):
Sleeps 8 (including all children)
Lead guest must be 30+ years of age
Pets are welcome, but no heavy-shedding dogs
No smoking and parties are allowed
Departure checklist must be completed
Garbage disposal required upon departure
Supplemental guest information form must be completed
Guests must sign a Code of Conduct.
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed