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Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly)

Muskoka Lakes accommodation with patio

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a fire pit overlooking a lake.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a round table, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a stove, and a sink.
A wooden deck leading to a cabin with a glass wall, surrounded by trees.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden floors, a dining area, and a kitchen.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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MacTier, ON
  • Place, Bala's Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Muskoka
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, The KEE to Bala
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Bala

On waterfront.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Muskoka Lakes cottage, you'll find Bush's Watersports Park and Bala's Museum. Bala Falls and The KEE to Bala are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bala's Museum - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Lake Muskoka - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
  • The KEE to Bala - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Bala Falls - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 18 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 37 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don's Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Farm Fresh Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Hook and Ladder - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bala Falls Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Pearl - ‬13 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.

Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly)

The perfect place to stay for a break in Cottage Country! Relax in the open plan living room and kitchen with huge picture window or cozy up in the Muskoka room to enjoy the fresh air. 4 bedrooms plus a pull-out couch leaves you ample space to bring all the friends and family you want. 10 min drive to Bala, close to local hiking trails and brewery. Pet friendly, crib available.

Please note there are a lot of stairs leading from the cottage down to the waterfront.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Well behaved pets only, no enclosed outdoor space

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) to the airport?

This cottage is 27.6 mi (49-min drive) away from the Muskoka, ON (YQA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) to the beach?

This cottage is 4.6 mi (13-min drive) from Jaspen Park and 13 mi (24-min drive) from Hanna Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly)?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly)?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) to downtown Muskoka Lakes?

This cottage is 1.7 mi away from Bala.

Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The cottage was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. Check-in and check-out were seamless, making the whole experience stress-free. The location was perfect—just a short drive to both Bala and Port Carling, which made for some great day trips. We’d be happy to rent again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Moon River

Perfect weather, great swimming, happy days
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

We had a lot of fun at the cottage with grown up kids and two dogs. The deck was amazing with its 3 levels and spectacular views (would have been nice to have kayaks or a canoe to enjoy the lake though). Location was great, super close to Bala. Cottage had a good vibe, could have been a bit cleaner…and cheaper. Great stay overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful stay at this cottage. The check-in and check-out we're very easy and convenient. The kitchen had everything that we needed. The bedrooms and living area were clean and tidy. The water was very warm and the neighbors were quiet. My kids want to come back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely Canada Day Stay

We enjoyed our stay in this property specially the deck, fire pit and spacious common areas. It would have been nice to have bathroom and beach towels. The place was clean and there were sufficient kitchen supplies, blankets and board games. We brought floaties to enjoy the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Time well spent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bala is beautiful

It was such a beautiful setting, cozy cottage to get away in. Had some septic issues,but owners were right on it & gave us a night's stay refund for the inconvenience. Thank you Cassie for being understanding and giving us lots of memories
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was good place its beautiful,

The renters are great you need anything there right there to get it, respond quickly to any messages or concerns at any time of day. Beautiful stay on the water with a beautiful dock, could create more fun for teenagers or children with more water activity . ( kayak’s)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends long weekend

This was a great cottage for friends or family. Great access to the lake, and local amenities. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, beautiful views

This location gets a 10/10 for waterfront, nicely paved roads, close proximity to town of Bala and relatively short distance from GTA. Property manager Cassie lives next door and very professional and prompt in response rate. Some of group have allergies to dust, animal dander etc, and had zero issues with allergies! That means it was very clean, 10/10. Also, dogs allowed so great for families. The cottage itself is a bit old and outdated, small rooms and only has one washroom and no dishwasher but does have laundry. The cottage itself is a 7/10 and makes the current price of ~$600 a night difficult to justify. There are a lot of stairs to water which would not be ideal or possible for elderly, disabled, or obese. Some recommendations: 1. need dishwasher, 2. steps from dock to get into water from shore other than the ladder, 3. watercraft with waiver to sign if liability is an issue. In terms of value, a bit expensive but again with current supply and demand issues understandable, hopefully see a 30-40% decrease in coming years. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

We were a bit hesitant to book as there weren’t many reviews, but we could not have been happier with the cottage. It was perfect! We like to cook and it had everything that we needed. Despite only one bathroom for the 5 of us for 4 nights, it actually wasn’t an issue at all. The space is great for families. Also, Cassie was amazing to deal with - she responded to texts super fast and fulfilled all requests that we had. We look forward to booking the cottage again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING GET AWAY

I would recommend anyone looking for a nice cottage to stay then to come here. Cassie was very helpful and the place is divine and cozy. We all loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Had a great time place was perfect and had that rustic feel to it was wonderful to enjoy the water in the full sun and go back to fire pit area and cool off in the shade. Did run out of propane and was brought a new tank next day Owner was very helpful and quick to respond with any questions. hope to get back there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022