Charming Lakefront Bala Cottage

Bala, Ontario
$359 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This charming, cozy, 4 season cottage overlooks the Moon River in the heart of Bala, just 12 minutes off the 400! With over a half-acre of land, this gem is located within minutes to the grocery store, Don’s Bakery, Beer Store, LCBO, The Kee, markets, the beach, hiking trails, snowmobile trails & more.

2 minutes to Bala (15 min walk)
10 minutes to Port Carling
15 minutes to Gravenhurst
25 minutes to Bracebridge

Cottage is fully equipped for you to enjoy, justbring your personal items!

This recently renovated cottage is full of things to do!

In the warmer months, enjoy the use of our two kayaks around the lake, enjoy a great book on the dock, gather on the lakeside deck equipped with a built-in bench & high top table, and enjoy quality time around the outdoor fire pit.

In the cooler months, enjoy the fall foliage or snow covered trees from the cottage, enjoy the hiking, ice skating and snowmobile trails in the area, challenge your friends or family to a board game, curl up beside the fireplace and watch your favourite shows and movies.

The cottage is fully winterized with baseboard heaters as well as an indoor fireplace. In the summer months, air conditioning is available.

All bedrooms are equipped with new beds, pillows, sheets, quilt set and comforters.

The kitchen is fully equipped for you to cook your favourite meals and enjoy around the dining table with your family and friends. There is a propane BBQ to grill your favourites!

The laundry area has a new washing machine and dryer if you choose to use them.

There are 2 Kayaks available for you to enjoy during your stay.

Cottage is equipped with a smart TV, wifi & cable.

September - June (2 night minimum)
July - Aug (7 night minimum stay, check-in on Friday)

Dock - The floating dock will be available for use from May long weekend until Thanksgiving.

Winter Access - The cottage is located off a main road that is plowed by the city. The cottage driveway will be cleared by a snow removal company we have hired each time there is a large snowfall.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sledding Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Christine O.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    Host was great. Clean and cozy. All amenities were perfect. Beds were very comfortable. Excellent!

  • Kaitlin R.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    We had a wonderful time at this cottage. We enjoyed the area. The house was super clean, cozy. The view from the back of the cottage was beautiful. Would stay here again. Would definietly recommend this to my friends.

  • Karen C.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    Everything was as expected and comfortable

  • Garry C.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    It was a wonderful environment for a stress free holiday. Jessica was so helpful and friendly, cottage was immaculate, comfortable rooms, close to lots of things to do. Perfect!

  • Michelle B.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 27, 2025

    The cabin is neat and tidy, is just the right size for 5-6 people. The directions given were easy to follow and it was a beautiful drive from the GTA. You have a small kitchen but plenty of prep space. The bedding is soft and poofy and warm for cooler nights and each room has a fan.My friends and I cannot wait to book again!Also:The neighbors are pretty quiet so you don't have to worry about noise. The cottage is walking distance from town so no need to drive. If you have wee children there is a park with swings and jungle gym with a child friendly beach less than a 5 min walk.

  • Laurene G.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    Very satisfied with this cottage due to location, water quality for swimming kayaking. Cottage itself was very equipped with the necessary elements and more. View of lake was excellent, Outside deck was fine. Very steep for some of us, could use a zigzag staircase approach to the water. Rear bedroom mattress too soft and felt rubbery. Other two bedrooms were good. Better lighting in kitchen and gfi sockets could help with multiple appliances. Decor good. One suggestion I would make would a bigger bathroom, using the large laundry room.More hooks for hanging stuff. Bigger green bin. Maybe a sliding screen front door?? On one side?? We were lucky to have a peaceful time, if it was summer it may be tight times with the neighbours but we cherished our solitude there,

  • Valerie T.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    Was a very nice place needed a few things fixed hopefully will be down the road as i had sent a message about a few of the things forgot about the deck out to the water was broken

  • Stephen G.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    This is a property that needs lots of work The bedrooms and the bathroom are really smallAs seniors we found that the journey to and from the cabin to the lake was tiring and somewhat hazardous. The floating dock was unstable with one connecting hinge rotted loose. The view of the lake is overgrown with branches obstructing a clear view of the water The sheets and towels were clean, but we found red ants on the kitchen counter

  • songling s.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    The cottage is clean and cozy with nice lake view. It is very easy to communicate with Jessica. A bit trouble is blocked sink in kitchen but it got fixed quickly by a handy guy sent by Jessica. Overall we have a good staying with the cottage. Thank you Jessica.

  • Marianne H.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    We spent 4 nghts recently with family.Excellent location, close to everything (shopping, grocery, lcbo) Great lake view and swimming.The cottage was very clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed.Jessica was very quick and responsive to any questions.Overall a wonderful stay! Very happy with our time away.

  • Daniel B.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    Beautiful cottage in a stunning location. Well equipped, cosy, rustic and very homely. Throughly recommended!

  • Guy D.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    Beautiful property, with lots of amenities and within walking distance to Bala, we had a great time!

  • Erica R.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed Feb 27, 2025

    Jess is the most amazing host and communicator. The cottage is well equipped and perfect for 2 couples. We enjoyed all the different outdoor sitting areas and used each one. The closeness to the town of Bala is only a short stroll which was perfect for our dinner out. We lucked out and had sunshine the whole 4 days and the wind kept the bugs away.

  • Lisa P.

    Submitted May 2, 2025

    Stayed Apr 28, 2025

    Spent my honeymoon in this great cabin.It was super clean and cozy. The owner was easy to communicate with. Grocery store, and restaurants were right around the corner. Spent most of the time reading on the dock watching the beavers and loons go by. It was heaven.

  • Debra R.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    Great experience! Cute cottage, extremely well-appointed…they had everything we needed! Amazing location with beautiful view. Lots of snow made it even more picturesque. Highly recommended. We look forward to our next visit.

  • Anita R.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2025

    Stayed Jan 19, 2025

    Despite the deep deep snow it was warm and cizy and had all the things we wanted and needed. Beds were comfortable. Cranberfarm and winery was

  • Yeganeh Y.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 19, 2024

    The place was nice and clean. It accommodates 6 people, but we were only 4. However, the toilet clogged just a few hours after we checked in. I contacted the owner, and she suggested plunging it. We had to do that three times over the course of two and a half days. Other than thqt, it was a nice place.

  • Dave W.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2024

    Stayed Nov 18, 2024

    Were very pleased with oir accommodations Host was first rate. Only issue we had were the web sites for surrounding restaurants were inaccurate in terms of their availability. Great stay overall

  • caroline r.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    It was very busy during Cranberry Festival time so it was a delight to come back to the cottage and unwind by the water. Cottage offered everything possibly needed for a getaway. Town water was a added bonus

  • Sara L.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 21, 2024

    We had an excellent experience at the charming cottage in Bala. Not only is it in a phenomenal location, the place was very clean and beautiful, better than the pictures. And we were pleased to find lots of extra towels and bedding as well as a fully stocked kitchen with spices etc. It was very comfy and beautiful during our fall stay, and we will definitely be booking it again! Thanks for sharing your beautiful getaway with us!

  • Donald S.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 22, 2024

    Very nice and clean with everything you need for a great vacation

  • Tudy S.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    My friend and I really enjoyed our stay at Jessica’s cottage. You have a beautiful view of Moon River through the dining room window, we will be back.

  • Colleen B.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 2, 2024

    I have to say we had the best time of our lives Our ages were 18, 40, 60, 80 Gramma could not get down to the dock But there is a beach seconds away Beautiful cottage with all amenities, gracious host...5 stars all the way?

  • Mark P.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Fantastic place to relax and enjoy Bala and close by area, did not need to venture too far for things to see and do! Great layout of the cottage and a pleasure to spend the week. Thank you and can't wait to return!

  • Emily B.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    The cabin was beautiful! It was cozy and the view of the lake during the sunrise is a memory I'll hold dear for a long while!

  • Kathryn D.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    Lovely, well maintained cottage close to so many towns and highlights in Muskoka. The cottage was very inviting, cozy and tastefully decorated. All the amenities we needed were there. Plus, access was given to two kayaks...a real bonus. We enjoyed our stay immensely. Thank you, Jessica

  • Myles S.

    Submitted May 20, 2024

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    Perfect location, very clean and Jessica was great to deal with. Would for sure rent again.

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