On the beach.You'll find Lake Couchiching and Washago Centennial Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this cottage. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Casino Rama and Chippewas of Rama First Nation Public Library.
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 47 min drive - 39.4 km
Getting around
Washago Station - 5 min drive
Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Webers Charcoal Barbecued Hamburgers - 19 min drive
Bayview-Wildwood Restaurant - 19 min drive
Tailwinds Bar and Grill - 22 min drive
Starbucks - 19 min drive
Silver Pines - 17 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Nature's Cottage Washago - Beautiful Private Waterfront property with Hot Tub
Welcome to Nature's Cottage Washago. This beautiful waterfront property is a one of a kind.
Spend time with family or friends in this beautiful spacious 2,400 sq ft cottage with 100 feet of Waterfront located minutes from the Beautiful Muskoka's on The Green River. Enjoy amazing fishing on the dock in the backyard and catch fish that are coming in from Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe. Or do all of the above while "working from home" by accessing our reliable High Speed internet so you can work during the day and enjoy the beautiful trails, hiking and everything else Washago has to offer. Why work from home when you can work from "Nature's Cottage"?
Beautiful firepit in back yard 15 feet from the water. Relax after a day in the sun. Sit around a beautiful campfire and enjoy the sounds of Nature.
55" Smart TV also available if if you want a break from Nature. Access your Netflix account or Disney Plus as well as other free channels available on the Smart TV.
Kreurig Machine on site.
Bedroom 1 - Upstairs ensuite with King Size bed, full bath, walkout balcony with seats to overlook the water from the second you wake up.
Bedroom 2 - Upstairs Queen bed with closet.
Bedroom 3 - Main Floor x 2 Queen beds
Guests will have full and exclusive use of the entire main home as well as the front and backyard as well as own PRIVATE ACCESS to the stunning waterfront property on Green River.
House Rules No smoking No parties or events Check in is anytime after 4PM Check out at 11am
Property manager
George Karaolis
Languages
English, Greek, Portuguese
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Note from host: No smoking inside. $500 penalty for cleaning
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the marina
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Boat
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,400 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Must comply with Canine Control Bylaw 2005.76
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Short Term Rental bylaw only allows a maximum of 8
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Short Term Rental bylaw only allows a maximum of 8 For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Cottage
Nature's Cottage Washago - Beautiful Private Waterfront property with Hot Tub Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sonia B.
May 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
There were 6 of us for a cozy cottage stay. We experienced a full sunny day perfect for swimming and some rainy ones perfect for fires and hot tubs. Kitchen was well equipped and there was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. We'd happily be back again!
Sonia B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Sandy B.
May 23, 2025
Okay but could use some work
1st off Host was very responsive and great at returning calls. House could use some work. Paint peeling, washing machine needs a good cleaning and finishings need work. Hot Tub was clean. Could really use new bedding, more pillows and more towels. On the whole it had a great yard on the river and it had tons of room for 4 adults and 2 young kids.
Sandy B.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
kelly c.
May 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had such a relaxing fun time, really enjoyed the hot tub and daily canoe trips
kelly c.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cathy S.
Oct 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bliss
Loved everthing about this property. Sitting on the dock with my first coffee of the day waiting for the resident muskrat to swim by; doing morning qi gong in full view of the brilliant fall colours; canoeing down the river to the old mill and dam; bundling up with a glass of wine on the deck; enjoying our evening meal by candlelight in the screened in porch........
Cathy S.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brendan H.
Sep 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Weekend
Great time at George's place, and super close to Rama!
Brendan H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Amanda M.
Sep 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay
Quiet and peaceful
Amanda M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Alexandra A.
Aug 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property but…
3/5 stars. The property and river front is absolutely gorgeous with fun water activities (kayak, canoe, paddle boats, tanning deck, fire pit). The water was great for swimming and there were shockingly no bugs at night. Inside the cottage was also decently equipped and didn’t run into any issues beside bad water drainage in the shower and sinks.
Unfortunately though, the owner has noise detectors (‘minut’) inside and outside the home so any sound detection above a certain decibel will trigger the sound detector and send you harassing/threatening text messages, emails, VRBO notifications and calls. The neighbours were constantly complaining to the owner about any noise, even starting the complaints before 9pm…however noting that the bylaw dictates no noise only after 11pm. Unfortunately these constant calls, text, emails, calls and VRBO notifications put a bit of a damper on the evening mood since I felt like I couldn’t even have a loud and engaging conversation without setting off the device and getting threatened to have OPP raid the cottage for chatting with my family.
*I don’t suggest booking this cottage if you have loud kids or enjoy music or are a loud talker*
Alexandra A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leanne P.
Aug 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nature’s Cottage is an A++
George was very good at quickly answering any questions we had before and during our stay. Property is spacious and provides a quiet, tranquil getaway with access to canoes and kayaks, or Muskoka chairs on the dock if you want to enjoy nature.
Leanne P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica D.
Jul 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
This was such a great place for a mini family getaway! I am originally from the area (but live in the US now) and I rent a cottage on the water every summer so I can visit friends and family. This cottage was by far the best one yet! The layout, the amenities, the river, the hot tub, the communication with the property manager…. Everything was excellent! I will definitely be back next summer.
Jessica D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
lina P.
Jun 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Would go again
Great place! Everything you need in the house and outside . Will book again.
lina P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel H.
Feb 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeds Expectations
This property was awesome in every way! It was so nice we didn't want to leave for the ski lodge. The swans, ducks, and geese were an added bonus. George, the property owner/manager was very accomodating and you could tell he sincerely wanted us to enjoy our stay. He was very responsive and the home is equipped with everything one needs. Daniel Henry, Canton, Georgia
Daniel H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan M.
Feb 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spou
We stayed at the cottage as our home.base for skiing at Mt St Loise. It was the perfect spot and had everything we needed. Communication was quick and clear.
Thanks for the stay.
Dan Mantler.
Dan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dave M.
Oct 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
The cottage was perfect, big and comfy enough for all 6 of us and two dogs. The property was great, and if we had better weather we would've enjoyed it way more. We'd love to come back again
Dave M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Neil G.
Aug 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Host & Property
Super enjoyable, and George was awesome.
Big fan of the screened in gazebo/outdoor living room on the back deck.
Neil G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Yasir N.
May 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best cottage vacation
This cottage check off all the things for a fun filled little vacation. We went friends and young kids.
The location is less than 2 hours from Toronto.
George was a great host. Always replied instantly. Accommodated a few of our requests which made our stay even more enjoyable.
The cottage itself was clean and in line with the pictures.
Everyone just stayed outdoors in the backyard, on the deck, at the beachy area (this is pretty much the only cottage that had sand where you could just walk off into the water), having fun with canoes and kayaks (all provided) and the large gazebo on the deck. We did not feel the need to explore any surrounding trails, parks etc.
The cottage has everything that you need including large driveway/parking, living room, dining room, bed rooms, mud room, accessible garage, backyard, firepit, lower deck with gas drill, upper deck with gazebo, beach, deck, canoes (life jackets).
It was a perfect cottage vacation. Will definitely return and highly likely go to other locations with George.
Yasir N.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janet C., Canada
Sep 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great , private property , that permitted pets . The dogs had a ball !
The area is very quiet & private . The neighbours in the area were friendly . It c have been so quiet , as the kids are back in school . But we r retired . So the area suited us perfectly .
Janet C.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael S., Canada
Oct 24, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
This property came as advertised. Was very relaxing sitting on the dock, sitting by the fire and deck. They had comfortable beds and all extras that anyone would need for a vacay. We will defnitely stay there again. Highly recomended!!
Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline B.
Oct 18, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome...
The Cottage has fantastic views, the fall there is impressive, and my puppy became a man. He drank my chocolate martini. Note to self don't put your martini on the floor. Anyhow he's okay. I think I'll Come back next year.
The bedrooms were huge, and the beds were comfortable. And we got wine for not finding the very visible towels—everything in the kitchen you could need to cook. It was fantastic
Jacqueline B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Winslie J.
Oct 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need for a quick vacation
staying at this cottage was the best decision we made, the house was fully stocked with everything you need and very spacious. It was clean and quiet, which was perfect for a nice vacation. Another bonus is that its pet friendly, my dog really loved it there too. Communication with the owner was fast and easy, he was very nice. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice get away as it is only around 2 hours away from Toronto.
Winslie J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sophia S.
Sep 18, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
An absolutely incredible vacation stay
I had an amazing experience renting this property. The rooms were spacious, there was enough space to accommodate a family of 5 comfortably, the views were absolutely incredible, and the overall experience was just magnificent. The host recommended Scoopz ice cream shop which we had to visit and my group absolutely enjoyed every bite of the ice cream. In the mornings, we walked down to the dock with a cup of coffee, fresh air and it was truly a relaxing experience. The host was easily accessible and the house rules were very clear and detailed. It was very much appreciated.
We definitely plan to make this our family vacation spot for future summers. Once again, we thoroughly enjoyed staying at this rental property.
Sophia S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Heather T., Newmarket, Canada
Sep 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
If you like the photos, just wait until you see the place in person!
George is a fantastic host! Great communication, everything we needed was easily found or stocked. He was in touch with us as needed and everything went exceptionally smooth.
We've never used a service like VRBO before and we didn't know what to expect in general. The whole experience was truly great!
For once in our life the pictures didn't do the cottage justice! Once you arrive here you'll be more than impressed, as the cottage is far better than the pictures represent! We anticipated a lovely place based on the photos, but we were MORE than surprised!
Heather T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jamie C., Brampton
Sep 10, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend!
As first time cottage renters, this was a great experience and would definitely love to return to Nature’s Cottage!
The pictures did not lie; what we saw in the advertisement is what we got. Really loved how clean the place was - that was very important for us.
Don’t really have anything negative to say (except that we wish we would have booked during the warmer weather) … Everything was great - from reserving to check in to check out.
Special shout out to the responsive host!
Jamie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lynn F.
Aug 28, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great way to spend a week with our family
Really nice venue. Clean and spacious which was required for our adult children and spouses . Spent a lot of time on the dock which is fabulous. Great property We we’re really happy with our choice for this cottage.
Lynn F.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Doug W.
Aug 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun on the River.
George's Nature's Cottage is a real find. It is well appointed, clean as a whistle and in a great location. George provides many personal touches like fresh flowers and luxury hotel style amenities. The AC comes in handy on hot muggy days and all rooms are spacious and well suited for adults and children alike. There is great swimming off a beautiful new dock and sandy beach, and even a covered fire pit with lots of fire wood. We had lots of fun in the canoes, row boat and kayak provided. For those who like to play bocce or catch, there's plenty of lawn space. There are several decks or sit out areas and even a balcony off the master bedroom. George is a terrific host and always available when needed. Our family looks forward to returning soon.
Doug W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Amit R.
Jul 27, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
The best family vacation.
The nature's cottege is the ideal location for a family who seeks pure comfort, fun and pleasure! It is fully equipped and well maintained. Lots of activities arround if you're into hiking, canoeing, cycling. We stayed mostly at the private water front with the luxurious deck. The host, George Karaolis was welcoming, accessible and provided useful advises for our stay. We will certainly consider returning to this heavenly cottage.