Gorgeous Muskoka Waterfront Cottage Tall Pines Prime Swimming 10 Acres

Bala, Ontario
$394 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Gorgeous, eco cottage directly on the clear water of the Moon River with full sun (Southwest exposure), smooth granite rock, towering white pine trees, and prime swimming for a true, unplugged Muskoka vacation.
Summer weekends 2-3 nights min, check-ins on Fri or Sat.
Summer midweek 4-5 nights min, check-ins on Mon or Tues.
The cottage has 400 ft. of riverfrontage and is on 10 acres of mature forest surrounded by extensive wilderness. Enjoy a tranquil vacation with the family. Thereare no motorboats on the river, so safety and privacy are assured. The granite rock shore provides easy access to step in or jump into the water. There is a canoe, 3 kayaks and a SUP available. Hikers, runners, and cyclists will enjoy many forest trails and laneways. There is a flagstone deck with a fire pit and a granite picnic table. Books and games for all ages. Propane BBQ.

WiFi 5G
No Smoking.

Main bedroom - queen bed and balcony.
2nd bedroom - double bed with option to make up a single bed for a child.
3rd bedroom is a loft bedroom with a queen bed and a twin bed - the loft is accessed by a Japanese ladder.
Scenic views, large windows with screens throughout.

This eco cabin is fully wired and is off the grid using solar system energy. The cottage is wired with 12 volts and has a 110 outlet too.
The cottage is on 400 feet of waterfront and is accessed by a steep path and stairs from the cottage.
All guests are required to follow local regulations regarding fire bans, water safety and noise. A guideline will be provided for you.

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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) 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
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (112 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Lobster/crab Pot Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bidet Shower Soap Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Wood Stove
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa On The River On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Xiaofei

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    Very clear smooth water front. Good for canoe and paddling.

  • Mina G.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Wifi signal was very weak and often not workingAdvertised hot tub but it was not working and full of junk (has not worked for a while likely)No garbage bags provided—garbage disposal challenging with nearest bin 20 minutes away No water on arrivalNo A/C and no fans provided (or ceiling fans)Lake was nice and canoeing was nice

  • James B.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Beautiful waterfront, very comfortable beds, and well equipped cottage with all cooking essentials, games, books, watercraft and more. Bathroom situation was a bit more rustic than anticipated when we looked at the listing, and the hot water seemed to be hit or miss when used.

  • jonathon a.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Awesome time at an amazing property

  • Sil H.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    A little piece of paradise. Quiet, full of wildlife, private. Very clean.

  • Leslie J.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    Loved the access to the water and the use of kayak and canoe. A bit too rustic for the Gen-Alpha group but they learned some board-games. Great down-time.

  • Nate

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    The location is private and scenic, the water is beautiful and the cottage is comfortable. You can tell someone has put in a lot of blood sweat and tears to make this spot the best it can be. Would come back in a heartbeat!

  • Andrew M.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    Had a great 4 nights here with family. Property is incredibly peaceful and set in stunning woodland. Really felt like getting away from urban life. The cottage is very rustic, somewhat basic inside but clean and functional. The ladder to the attic needs to be approached with care. The views from the living area out into the woods and river are spectacular. Sunroom was a beautiful space. Toilet is an out door hole in the ground, 30m from the property, but done well and clean. You are discouraged from using the internal compost toilet. We saw no trace of mice. There is a trampoline,swing and treehouse which our kids 3 and 6 loved and played on all week. Mosquitos are ever present but not a massive issue with repellant, we sat out most evenings. Main disappointment is the river is relatively fast flowing and there is a rapids about 100m downstream. Swimming is therefore not possible unless you are confident, and certainly not for kids. We messed around in the canoe but this did limit options. The rapids are themselves beautiful, and easily reached from a path through the grounds. The entire deck area flooded with around a foot of water overnight one night, which there was no warning of, but had cleared by lunchtime. Fortunately nothing washed away. Overall loved it, but next time would look for somewhere with safer swimming. Despite this our kids were never bored. Would fully recommend for anyone who this isn’t a concern for, who wants to get off the grid.

  • Mrinal K.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    The property is located in a beautiful area, but you need to be quite careful when driving up to it - low cars would absolutely NOT be able to safely arrive. The deep woods means lots of mosquitos in July, so hiking wasn’t possible for us. The current was strong so swimming and canoeing were also a no. But, the fire pits outside and general view were spectacular. The sun room was great for being outdoors sans insects, but the whole group got eaten alive anyways and we didn’t use the outhouse as a result. We had no problems with electricity, but didn’t have water by the last night of the trip and that was incredibly challenging and gross. While the cottage itself was beautiful, the absence of fans was incredibly difficult in the humidity - many of us didn’t sleep very well as a result. Expectedly, there were mice but we remained diligent about keeping things clean and stored properly. This is a good place to be in nature and unplug with virtually no one around. The kitchen is very well stocked for all of your needs and the barbecue was great. While I would recommend a stay for experienced cottagers, the glamour of the photos does not indicate how physically comfortable you’d be.

  • Scott G.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2023

    Stayed Aug 28, 2023

    A hidden gem in the woods.

  • Patricia W.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2023

    Stayed Aug 7, 2023

    Cute cottage immersed in the woods, with your personal lake and a very relaxing view. The children really enjoyed being in the lake, the trampoline and chasing frogs. Our enemies were the mosquitoes OMG! overall we really enjoyed our time there. Thank you Yolanda for all your help!

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