Private Waterfront Family Cottage in Huntsville, Muskoka

Beautiful property and exceptional hosts!

Beautiful rustic cottage on a quiet lake with spectacular sunsets! Hosts are very responsive and helpful. Kitchen is well equipped. Wifi is excellent. No air conditioning so if the weather is really hot/humid and if the nights don’t cool off, it might get stuffy upstairs. Lots of windows to open and fans provided in every room. Suggest bringing your own pillows. We had great weather and slept comfortably! In addition to being at the dock, the front porch and yard provide relaxing spaces for people to enjoy being outdoors. Our group of 10 had a great time staying here! Thank you for sharing this lovely cottage with us!

Fairy Lake is amazing! This lake is shallow and warm with a sandy bottom. It's perfect for kids and anyone who doesn't love the cold water.Methven cottage has an amazing rustic vibe that we enjoyed. The screened-in veranda was perfect. The cottage has small fans in every room, so no trouble sleeping. My only recommendation would be to consider providing linens and towels, as most properties at this price point often do. The kitchen needs a deep clean and stocking up of essentials like paper towels, foil, etc but other that that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.

We loved our stay at Methven Cottage. The property is beautiful and stacked with stuff to do everything you could want to do on a wonderful vacation. While it did get very uncomfortable due to the heat, that is to be expected in an older property without air conditioning. The owners were also very accomodating and even sent up a plumber to deal with out kitchen sink problem. They were incredibly helpful to our joyous experience.

A memorable and intimate getaway! The location is absolutely perfect – right on the water, yet just a short drive from downtown Huntsville. But honestly, once we settled in, we didn’t feel the need to go out much. The rustic charm of the cottage made it easy to fully relax and focus on, well, each other. It was spacious enough to easily accommodate 10 guys. Whether it was enjoying the serene mornings on the deck, or those quieter, more intimate nights by the fire, the atmosphere made it feel like our own little world. The bedrooms were cozy and we really appreciated the comfort they provided. The secluded nature of the property meant we could fully immerse ourselves in every moment together without interruption. The road on the way in is a tight fit, and can be a little hairy in certain spots, so take it slow.

Staying at Methven Cottage is as good as classic family cottages get! From your trip down the winding forest road to the end of the wide historic dock, this cottage welcomes you to put your feet up, take in the beautiful views of Fairy Lake and relax. The water is shallow and has a sandy bottom making it excellent for swimming and paddling. In the cottage, we were greeted with fresh flowers on the table, historic photos and wide open windows. There was also a beautiful farmer’s sink that made clean up easy. In the morning we enjoyed hunting through the pantry for special coffee mugs to enjoy on the dock and watch the sunrise. There might even have been a few loons but, some secrets are better left unsaid. The beds were comfy and the screened in porch had a unique door that connected to the kitchen making it easy to go back and forth. Several jugs of water were left for our use and a full tank of propane for the barbecue . Huntsville was also just a short drive away and has excellent restaurants, ice cream and golf. The hosts were incredibly kind and generous . This is a rare opportunity to experience a historic Canadian getaway and we were so grateful for our stay. You will not be disappointed.

I can't say enough about this rental property. We had six adults and four children stay for three nights, and we had plenty of room to sleep, eat and play. The character and history of the cottage made our stay extra special, and it was well stocked in all the necessities. Despite being only 10-15 minutes from downtown Huntsville, the cottage felt secluded, as if we had our own private sanctuary in cottage country. More than anything else though, the cottage had everything we needed for our family vacation, and there were no surprises. That is due in large part to the clear and ongoing communication with the owners (Sarah & Matt) before, during and after our stay. They were always available to answer any questions we had, and we always knew we would get a timely response. My only hesitation in writing this review of the Methven cottage is that more people will be interested in booking it in the future and we might not get our preferred dates again:) Until then though, we are already planning our future stay, and feel fortunate to have found our perfect spot going forward! Mike

What a week! We had the best stay at Methven cottage. A big group of us said goodbye to summer there and it was everything we dreamed of. Sarah and Matt are super friendly and communicative and the cottage is a Canadian summer dream! Can’t recommend enough! We’ll probably be back next year!

We came to Methven as a family to celebrate my parents 50th wedding anniversary. It was the perfect spot. We felt like we were brought back in time in the cozy, cottagey vibe and everyone enjoyed themselves. The property is lovely, the swimming is perfect for people of all ages, the lake is serene and the cottage is set up perfectly. We loved the fireplace, and the outdoor screened in area. We played board games and cards at the big harvest table, and slept so well with the windows open to the fresh air! The proximity to Huntsville made it easy to get provisions, and go out for meal. The hosts were so responsive and helpful. We are so happy we visited.

Beautiful property tucked away on a very quiet and peaceful lake. Kitchen stocked with all the supplies you need to cook at home. We greatly appreciated the kayak and all the board games which made of a very fun stay! The cottage is rustic, spacious and cozy; perfect for your family or friends getaway!