Muskoka Birch Vacation Cottage 4-Season Rental On Lake Rosseau, Muskoka Ontario

Minett, Ontario
$572 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

We rent all year and PRIORITIZE Sat-Fri weeks in the high season of July and August. Dare to Compare! Very clean and pet-free. Reduced rates back to 2019! We accept last-minute bookings within a week of your dates if there is no weekly rental booked. You will NOT find a more affordable cottage than the Muskoka Birch on Lake Rosseau or on any of the mainland shorelines of the Big Three Muskoka Lakes . Total up and down living space of 2400+ sq ft bungalow layout and 9+ acres of property amenities offered by the Cedar Rail Resort community. This is our treasured family-owned bit of heaven that we trust to our renters to care for during their stay. Allergy free with our No Pets policy for our Birch.

4-Season: We ONLY accept WEEKLY (Sat-Fri), Bi-Weekly or MONTHLY rentals from mid-June to after Labour Day weekend except for last minute requests within 1-2 weeks of the requested dates. Arrival is to be no sooner than Sat 2 pm and departure Friday no later than 5 pm to allow for cleaning and disinfecting. Rates may change per season. The high season includes all national and provincial holidays. We request $500 fully refundable damage/loss/excessive cleaning fee paid directly to the owner. VRBO collects an additional commission fee + our standard cleaning fee. The other similar cottages nearby go from $1.500 to 3,000 MORE/week. That is because we do not offer linen, towel, pillow or a laundry services for local travellers, but do so for a small fee for International travellers. With those small things, what can you do with an extra $1,000-3,000/week

Located in Minett, Ontario, the Muskoka Birch cottage is in the hub of the Muskokas. The Birch is part of the Cedar Rail Community (shared common property) but The Birch has enhanced privacy because it is slightly set back from the other units and yet maintains a lovely lake view. It is situated on a quiet bay just 2 minutes south of Minett and 15 minutes north of Port Carling. The property is wide and spacious with more than 227 foot beach waterfront. The boathouse is privately owned. Our cottage embraces a beautiful pine highlighted interior and has all the comforts of home with many upgrades such as some new furniture.
You can access the Birch from the mainland. The spacious property features a tennis court (new surface 2020), gazebo, fire pit, lawn furniture, and a full beachfront just like a resort because it used to be a quaint cabin resort. All are rare for a cottage in the Muskoka region. Rates are adjusted for each season. Our family cottage is located in the heart of various resorts, golf courses, and unique communities that are typical of Muskoka. Nearby, Port Carling, the Muskoka Hub, offers a boat lock to Lake Muskoka with access to Lake Joseph. Please check for schedules and services of the region's amenities. For example, the Marriott Resort has public venues such as restaurants, bars, and boat rentals in Wallace Bay Marina.

Our Cedar Rail community is a friendly one in which the 10 members are owners, some of whom may have their units for like we do. Our property manager lives there full-time. Regulations are established by the community to safeguard its neighbourly and Muskoka setting. Example: The Average is no more than 8 persons at each unit at any one time; i.e. 2 per legal bedroom. Lake Rosseau shores are directly in front of the Birch cottage but a safe distance for children's safety. The land gently slopes for easy access for young and elderly alike. The beach is wide and VERY safe with a gentle slope for 20-30 meters into the lake. There is a tennis court and large waterfront Gazebo and Muskoka Chairs on site. As a 4-season vacation rental, we are open all year.

Specifics about The Birch:
Legally, we can ONLY accommodate no more than 8 people renting within the 4 bedrooms - 2 up and 2 down. 2 bathrooms upstairs: 1-3 pc ensuite in the MBR; 1-4 pc on the main floor. If you have daytime guests, please keep the numbers very low with only 8 at the beach at any one time to avoid congestion for our community. Children under 2 are not part of that total of 8 renters. No water toys/boats provided due to legal liability and insurance advice. The Birch has a NO pets and no smoking inside policy. Bell high speed VIBE TV and Internet available. New Propane furnace, central AC and water treatment installed in 2019. I drink from the tap; some bring bottled water. Interior repainted 2019 and 2020. Brand new fridge and dehumidifier June, 2023. Living Room and Basement Recreation room newly furnished in 2025. All kitchen necessities provided. 4 car parking. Walk-out from the basement. New docks 2020. Firewood is free on our Birch site and at the waterfront. DVD and TV Movies provided. There is an electric fireplace/heater is in the living/dining room and another in the basement. If you have a boat and request my slip in advance, you will be allocated our exclusive Birch slip #10 only. It can accommodate a boat up to 30 ft.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • 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

    4 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2470 Sq Ft (230 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Limited Onsite Parking (max 4 Spaces) Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Free Firewood Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Horse Riding Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

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

    In A Village Near The Bay 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. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 05:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Mara C.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Awesome place! Hoping we can return someday.

  • John and Nancy S.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Was big enough to suit our needs.Had a beautiful location with good swimming and welcoming neighbours. Good hosts who showed flexibility with overseas guests.They aporeciated our care of their home allowing us to use supplies they had to hand.Overall a calm relaxing place we were grateful for.

  • Irene H.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    My family and I enjoyed our stay. The cottage was comfortable, beach was great and communication with the owner was very good!

  • Shailesh K.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    The birch is a beautiful cottage with ample space in and around it. The first thing that struck as soon as we got inside was the elegant décor. We were a family of 5 with 3 adults and two teens and we found the well-furnished cottage very comfortable during our stay. My boys also had utilized the ample yard for a game of soccer and badminton. The community is very clean and friendly. The marina is just about 150 meters away and while we did not use a boat, the weather was good enough for lazing on the marina. The process of signing up as well refund of damage deposit was easy with Will being accessible all the time. All in all, a great experience!

  • Dana J.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2023

    Stayed Jul 7, 2023

    Property was very clean. Beach was very shallow and sandy, perfect for kids. Great location.

  • Steven P.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2023

    Stayed Jun 23, 2023

    Wonderful place to stay. Hosts are very sweet. All of our expectations were mere met and more.

  • garrett h.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2023

    Stayed Jun 17, 2022

    the main problem with the place is that it's just fragile and old. Spent the whole time tip toeing around the place trying not to hit our heads on low hanging pots or corridors. Everything shakes when you walk making me think at any moment all the little trinkets surrounding the place might fall or break. if you plan on sitting in one spot the whole time and sipping a decaf coffee this is the place for you. also i would definitely not bring kids and i wouldn't bring more than 4 people.

  • Colin W.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2022

    Stayed Aug 6, 2022

    This is a wonderful property! Will was amazing to deal with throughout the entire process, was available at all times and made sure we felt at home! The house is more than enough space to accommodate 8 people. We didn’t feel cramped at all. Other major benefits included the boat slip for our pontoon, the sand bottom lake and I can not tell you how amazing it is to find a cottage with air conditioning. It just makes everything so much easier. We would definitely return!

  • Jason M.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2021

    Stayed Oct 8, 2021

    Had a great experience, Will was great to deal with prior to arrival and it was easy and smooth. Cottage was very clean and had all the amenities that you would need for a vacation. Great location too, right in the middle of the 3 big Muskoka lakes. Would suggest this cottage to anyone.

  • Munira K.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2021

    Stayed Oct 1, 2021

    I would have prefer to know the additional cost like refundable deposit included in the advertisement

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