Dorset, Ontario
- - ABOUT THE PROPERTY - -
Welcome to Casa Mia!
Enjoy a newly renovated, very desirable south facing 4 season cottage located in the popular and desirable tourist town of Dorset. Located on Lake of Bays, which is the 4th largest lake in Muskoka with nearly 170 km of shoreline. Casa Mia itself is located directly on popular Lake of Bays but is situated in a beautiful quiet and calm Little Traders Bay’s, boasting little boat traffic and a calm waterfront with no large waves which is ideal for smaller children. The cottage is approximately 2 hour drive north of Toronto, or 3 1/2 hours west of Ottawa, and is accessible by a year round paved road. In addition, the cottage is just a 2-minute drive into downtown Dorset or a 10-15 minute walk.
The property is relatively level up to the fire pit lounge area. From there it then slopes down to the water's edge which is accessible via custom made granite steps which lead to a generous sized seating area and a large 8'x'30' dock with absolutely amazing views. The waterfront affords shallow entry with a sandy bottom with no weeds or rocks which gradually deepens towards the end of the dock. At the end of the dock the depth is approximately 10 feet deep; suitable for swimming.
Enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine down at the dock or on the raised deck of the cottage as the sun sets. At dusk, relax and enjoy the scenery from the custom made granite lounging and fire pit area or roast marshmallows, s’mores and hotdogs and enjoy the beauty of the star-filled night sky.
Casa Mia is in a close-knit cottage community where all the residences respect one another and the environment. With that being said, please be respectful of the neighbors and the environment. We require that you adhere to any fire restrictions imposed by the District of Muskoka (failing to do so will result in a fine by the local fire department). We also request that you keep your noise level to a minimum, especially between the quiet hours of 11PM to 9AM. Noise travels great distances over the water.
*NOTE* IF you are looking for a place to PARTY HARD, GET LOUD and CRANK THE TUNES, then respectfully Casa Mia isn't for you.
Property is limited to 6 adults and 2 children.
- - PROPERTY DESCRIPTION - -
The property consists of the main cottage and a bunkie. The main cottage consists of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. In total, the cottage can sleep maximum 8 people.
The fully stocked modern kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances including fridge, stove top oven with modern induction elements, dishwasher, microwave and water filtration system and ionizer. The kitchen also includes a coffee maker, single serve Bosch Tassimo coffee maker, toaster, blender, kettle, cutlery, plates, glasses, etc. The dining area overlooks the scenic lakefront.
- - MAIN LEVEL - -
- South facing large patio door with walk out to patio
- Modern fully equipped kitchen (ice maker currently out of service)
- Dining area, large dining table with 8 chairs (extras provided)
- Family room/sitting area with 2 couches, coffee table, side tables, entertainment center with flat screen TV, stereo & DVD Player
- Master bedroom with built-in night tables and storage. Including a dresser and closet providing plenty of storage space
- Bedroom #2: Queen size bed and dresser, night stand and spacious closet
- Bedroom #3: Bunk bed consisting of a double bed on the bottom and single bed on top, including dresser and spacious closet
- - LOWER LEVEL - -
- Bedroom #4: Queen size bed with dresser and night stand
- 1 bunk bed containing a single bed on the top and bottom
- Bathroom including toilet, shower and sink
- 2 couches, coffee table, and 2 side tables with lamps
- Flat screen TV
- Stereo
- DVD player
- Computer desk
- Pool table
- Dart Board
- Air Hockey
*There is also an extra full sized fridge on this level for any extra food/drinks you might bring*
- - WATERFRONT AREA - -
- Lounging area with 8 Muskoka chairs and fire pit (some wood provided).Additional wood can be purchased in town which is 5 minutes away by car. NOTE: Fires are subject to local fire conditions as set out by the Fire Marshal and District of Muskoka during the summer months
- Rear upper deck containing a 6 chair patio set with umbrella (extra chairs provided)
- Lower BBQ area with patio set including 4 chairs
- Large brand new barbeque with propane tank (1 extra propane tank included)
- - LOCATION - -
In town there is a recreational centre which offers a library, summer/afternoon day camp, squash courts, basketball, fitness classes, yoga, Zumba, computers, and much more.
There are 2 restaurants located in Dorset including famous Trading Bay Dining situated directly on the water where you can stop off for lunch or dinner and enjoy dining indoors or the waterfront sights on their waterfront outdoor patio.
Also located in town is the famous Robinson’s General Store, LCBO, a bank, ice cream shop, post office, service centre, marina with public docking and gas facilities. There is also a picnic area and a public boat ramp where you can launch your watercraft into the lake. Fifteen minutes away by boat you can find the diving cliffs which are a popular hang out on a hot summer's day.
A short drive from town is the famous Bigwin Island Golf Club and dining lounge. Minutes from downtown Dorset you can find the Dorset Lookout Tower where you can climb up and enjoy the beautiful and scenic views from 465 feet above Lake of Bays. Be one of the 60,000 people that visit annually to take in the breathtaking views the tower has to offers. If you prefer spectacular lake views, you can take a scenic boat cruise from downtown Dorset on the historic SS Bigwin and take in the sites of beautiful Lake of Bays. Other spectacular places to visit is Algonquin Provincial Park located roughly 35 Km from Dorset. Feel like shopping for the day or miss the big city Then the town of Huntsville is a scenic drive about 35 minutes away which offers large shopping malls and brand name stores and restaurants such as Walmart, Boston Pizza, and much much more.
- - COTTAGE RULES - -
This is our home away from home so please treat it with respect as if it were your own. We are happy to share our piece of paradise with like-minded folks. We only ask that you respect our home, the neighbors and the environment.
Do not throw garbage outside into the yard like bottle caps, lids, pop cans etc. All garbage and recyclables are to be removed or taken to the local dump.
Please clean the cottage and property and leave it in the same condition or better than it was upon your arrival.
- - UPON YOUR ARRIVAL - -
Read the handbook provided at the cottage and follow the cottage Code of Conduct. This explains the cottage rules and operation of the cottage. Please bring your own beach towels.
We hope you and your family have a truly wonderful experience resulting in the creation of long lasting family memories. There is no doubt you and your family will have an amazing summer.
Thank you for choosing to vacation at Casa Mia and we hope that you will return and stay with us next year.
The property comfortably fit our two families - 4 adults, 1 teen, and 2 young children. It was clean, organized, and well stocked with the comforts we enjoy in our own homes. The location was stunning! Great swimming off the dock in a beautiful lake. We rented a pontoon boat which easily docked at the rental. Rented the boat from Lake of Bays Marina and also private water skiing lessons for the kids. Highly recommend you check them out. Having the boat allowed us to explore the amazing lake, do some cliff jumping, and travel back and forth from town for groceries, dinners out, LCBO, and ice cream. Only downside of our trip was the fire ban which prevented us from enjoying s'mores around the absolutely stunning fire pit patio - which had nothing to do with our host. Despite that, the sunsets from the fire area are gorgeous! David was so accommodating, friendly, and quick to respond to any inquiries we had. If in the area again, we will certainly stay here. Thank you David and family!
What a find! We managed to snag this gem of a cottage for a week in July. David was the best host we could have asked for, and the cottage was even better than we had hoped for. We loved that it included 2 kayaks, 2 canoes, 2 stand-up paddle boards and even a row boat. We spied a mother merganser with 14 baby ducklings one morning while we were out for a paddle. Highly recommended. Don't miss Robinson's General Store and a meal at Trader Bay's beside it.
We had a very relaxing vacation at Casa Mia. The lakeview was gorgeous, and we had a wonderful time out on the water kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing. We also enjoyed playing pool and air hockey at night. The house is clean, and the kitchen is well-equipped. I highly recommend this place to anyone seeking a memorable getaway!
This is a well kept property, with a very organized homeowner and timely communication. The cottage is close to Dorset and the services there. We were a three generation family, with two preschool grandchildren, our two adult children and their partners. The kitchen is well equipped and modern, the two washrooms have been updated and there are much appreciated washer and dryer. All of the beds were comfortable and in good shape. The BBQ is ready and the deck provides a good spot for meals and board games. The waterfront is well landscaped, and there is important access to a shallow area for pre-schoolers. The SUPs and kayaks were fun to try out and the swimming was excellent. The fire pit has an awesome view of the lake and ample seating options for the family to gather. A great family vacation location.
Great cottage and a wonderful view of the lake. Definitely recommend this cottage for a vacation.
This was a great mini getaway! Property is beautiful. Cottage includes most things you need. Only comment would be that it would be great to have had a list of things included before we went to the property so we didn’t have to keep bugging David, but he was great! Answered all our questions, day or night. Thanks for being a great host to our couples retreat!
Casa Mia, the house is a spacious, raised bungalow. The main floor has 3 bedrooms with 4 piece bathroom and laundry. Bathroom was nice, love a handheld shower head. The beds, not to our liking were a little to soft. Also, the early morning traffic got some taking used to! The whole main floor is carpet with plastic (in some places) stapled down., in high traffic areas. We found the plastic in places a tripping hazard. I put towels down, that we brought, at the patio door to keep the rug clean. The kitchen is very well stocked, salt, pepper, even some spices. Downstairs, one queen bed, 3 piece bath and bunk beds in the main room. It had a musty smell but ceramic floors made it a great escape from the heat upstairs. The electrical on both floors was interesting in that plugs overhead lights, were all controlled by the wall switches. Outside, the landscaping is wonderful, well laid out. However there are many stone steps down to the dock. If you in anyway are physically challenged, this will be difficult for you. A handrail would make the process much safer for all. The water is sandy, no beach, to about half way along the dock then muck. The water toys were very much appreciated and really made the holiday. There are cameras, this is true, so just don’t do anything you wouldn’t want recorded! This place could be a total 5 if, no carpet, handrails and eventually, bedding and all towels are included. Thank you for letting us book a short stay!
I cannot say enough about how amazing this property is. The view of the lake is breathtaking, and the layout was perfect. The photos do not do this property justice. It has absolutely everything you need and then some. With the Coved-19 virus affecting people worldwide, it is reassuring to know and to see firsthand that David the host goes above and beyond in maintaining his property and takes extra care in cleaning the cottage spotless. The cottage was unbelievably clean and smelt wonderful. We had no worries or reservations in our decision to stay at Case Mia! Every Luxury was provided by David. We were 2 families and the layout of the house provided more than enough room for everyone to enjoy their own space, if needed. Up to date, immaculate and tastefully decorated, this cottage is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, very comfortable leather couches and multiple large HD flatscreen TV's. The beds/mattresses were comfortable, and we all slept like babies. It's rare to find such comfortable accommodations. We all had a lot of fun downstairs playing pool, air hockey, and made use of multiple board games. There is enough to keep everyone entertained. Every luxury was provided by David who is the nicest person I have ever encountered. David goes out of his way to make sure you have a comfortable and memorable stay at his place. It is very evident that he takes pride in his property as well as the comfort of his guests. I highly recommend to anyone considering vacationing at Casa Mia, that you will not be disappointed. The property is gorgeous, the owner is caring, and all the reviews are accurate. this is truly a slice of paradise, a hidden gem and a home away from home as the other guests have stated in their reviews. we just left the cottage and are looking forward to coming back again and are already planning our next vacation to Casa Mia. Thank you, David, for being such a great host and for sharing your beautiful home.
This immaculate, modern cottage, has amazing views and was well stocked and provided us with everything we could possibly need. David, the owner, went above and beyond our expectations; not only with what was provided for us but also with all the essentials. This included a fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances, small kitchen appliances, blenders, coffee maker, spices, towels, BBQ, etc. I can’t say enough about how David goes the extra mile to ensure that his guests have wonderful stay and vacation experience at his cottage. All the reviews about Casa Mia, as well as the professionalism David exhibits in the way he hosts his guests are all true. David treated us like we were family, and this was by far the best rental experience we have ever had. If you have any questions, David is just a phone call away and responds immediately. We can say without a doubt that the cottage as well as our host surpassed any expectations or experiences we have ever had while renting a property. Casa Mia is truly amazing. It is modern, clean, spacious, very comfortable and large enough for 2 families. It is a two-level Bungalow style cottage that is fully finished and furnished with high end furniture including leather couches upstairs and downstairs. The cottage has 2 large flat screen TVs. The lower level has a games room with a flat screen TV, pool table, air hockey and card table. Casa Mia was our home away from home including a fireplace on the main floor. The photos on the website do not capture how beautiful everything actually is. The view of the lake from the cottage, large upper deck and fire pit area is stunning. It was the perfect setting for enjoying sunny days and quiet campfire evenings overlooking serene views of the lake. The property was well kept and very private. The location could not be any better as the cottage is just 2 minutes from the town of Dorset where you can find a general store, liquor store, restaurants and a bank, just to mention a few. There is also a community centre with basketball courts, squash courts and a library. This location is totally unbelievable and beyond words. Truly a paradise and heaven on earth. Thank you David for sharing such an amazing place. We made memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for an unbelievable stay and experience. Can’t wait to come back!
We enjoyed our stay, the house and property were perfect for our group
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