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A Hidden Gem with Sandy Shore Memories and Island Views.

Muskoka Lakes accommodation with kitchen

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Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Interior
Dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Township of Muskoka Lakes, ON
  • Place, Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Rosseau
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Joseph
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Utterson

On lake.You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and 20 miles (32 km) of Fairy Lake. Lake Rosseau and Lake Joseph are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary - 20 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Lake Rosseau - 24 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater - 32 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Lake Joseph - 34 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Arrowhead Provincial Park - 35 min drive - 38.8 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bent River Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Taste Buds - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Serious Chicken Smokehouse - ‬16 min drive
  • Jimmy hatz cottage cookhouse
  • ‪Old Country Kitchen Catering - ‬39 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.

A Hidden Gem with Sandy Shore Memories and Island Views.

We once again are pleased to offer another cottage located on our private sandy shore, in a beautiful quiet bay, on crystal clear Skeleton Lake. Skeleton Lake, often known as "Muskoka's Best Kept Secret," is known for its Crystal clear waters, sandy swimming coves, great fishing, water sports, hiking and beautiful summer sunsets. Make your ever lasting memories in our new 3 bedroom family cottage that offers lovely views of the islands from the large Muskoka room while enjoying the fireplace. This is our 3rd cottage on the lake and has a similar feel to our Boathouse (VRBO 470888), and our 2 bedroom Cozy Cottage (VRBO 1861565). We have 3 bedrooms, a lovely large kitchen, cozy living room, large Muskoka room, 2 fireplaces and Satellite TV, WIFI, private firepit on the shore, spectacular views, boathouse with sitting area open to the islands and several kayaks, paddle boards, canoe and use of the paddle boat. This cottage is 20 - 25 minutes to Rosseau (Friday morning market on Lake Rosseau) or Huntsville for great shopping. This cottage rents for full week rentals only in the high season (Summer-last week in June to Labor Day), Friday to Friday. We offer 3 night min stays in the spring and fall. The cottage is set up with 3 bedrooms to sleep 7 people. It also has a pull out sofa bed to sleep two more for an additional cost of 75.00 per person per night. Please note that the attached rental agreement must be filled out and returned before the reservation can be confirmed. Our personal cancellation policy is outlined on the agreement not on the VRBO site. The Rental agreement can be accessed under the house rules section on the website.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 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: Some non shedding well behaved pets welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 9
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 9. For guests' safety, the property includes 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

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Sandy Shore Memories Island Views

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Frequently asked questions

How close is A Hidden Gem with Sandy Shore Memories and Island Views. to the airport?

This cottage is 35.6 mi (46-min drive) away from the Muskoka, ON (YQA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A Hidden Gem with Sandy Shore Memories and Island Views. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is A Hidden Gem with Sandy Shore Memories and Island Views. to the beach?

This cottage is 18.1 mi (37-min drive) from Port Sydney Beach and 18.6 mi (34-min drive) from Hutcheson Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does A Hidden Gem with Sandy Shore Memories and Island Views. offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A Hidden Gem with Sandy Shore Memories and Island Views.?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at A Hidden Gem with Sandy Shore Memories and Island Views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A Hidden Gem with Sandy Shore Memories and Island Views.?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does A Hidden Gem with Sandy Shore Memories and Island Views. have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does A Hidden Gem with Sandy Shore Memories and Island Views. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is A Hidden Gem with Sandy Shore Memories and Island Views. to downtown Muskoka Lakes?

This cottage is 6.5 mi away from Utterson.

A Hidden Gem with Sandy Shore Memories and Island Views. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cottage experience

We had an amazing time at this property, it was a beautiful and private cottage! The host Lorrie was so kind and reached out during our stay to ensure that everything was up to par. The cottage was clean and had all the amenities we needed. I would definitely recommend to stay here, we will definitely be booking a stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous week for our family. Great communication with property managers. Highy recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Asadullah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just The Boys

Overall it was a great experience. If you don't have an SUV or an All-Wheel Drive vehicle it is a bit difficult because you cannot go down the driveway. The host was awesome. The cottage was clean. The best part was the lake. Be ready against the mosquitoes at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

We had booked this property as a final getaway before the summer ended and the kids went back to school. The cottage and location turned out to be everything we could have hoped for with amazing access to the water, very private beach area and really nicely done cottage with space to spread out as needed. The property had kayaks, paddle boards and a canoe that we took full advantage of as the cottage is tucked into a cove where the water stayed fairly calm even in decent winds. The owner and property manager where extremely receptive and accommodating making the check in and out very smooth. Would definitely recommend this location and look forward to booking again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021