See all properties
Save
Entire home

Great Location and Fun For Everyone!

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Great Location and Fun For Everyone!

Lake
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Port Carling, ON
  • Lake Rosseau
    1 min walk
  • Crestwood Inn & Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Gravenhurst Station
    39 min drive
  • Parry Sound, ON (YPD-Parry Sound Area Municipal)
    35 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Room

Cozy Cottage in Muskoka

Dryer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
3.8 out of 5, Good, (8)
The price is NZ$498
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Cozy Cottage in Muskoka

About the area

Port Carling

With a stay at this cottage in Muskoka Lakes, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 1-minute walk from Lake Rosseau and 9 minutes by foot from Mirror Lake. .This cottage is 2.5 mi (4 km) from The Port Carling Wall and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Muskoka Lakes Museum.
View more Cottages in Port CarlingOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Lake Rosseau - 1 min walk
  • The Port Carling Wall - 6 min drive
  • Lake Joseph Golf Club - 11 min drive
  • Lake Muskoka - 11 min drive
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 39 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muskoka Lakes Winery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Oliver's Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Turtle Jack's Port Carling - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beveragino - ‬6 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.

Great Location and Fun For Everyone!

WE DO NOT PROVIDE SHEETS, DUVETS OR TOWELS. Pillows, pillow & mattress protectors are provided. Linens can be provided for an extra cost.

NOTE: If you are. five-star guest, search "The Port Carling River House" for additional savings.

The River House is well suited to young and old alike. Situated on one acre of level land and with 330' of waterfront, the single level residence can sleep up to seven people in its two bedrooms (one with a Queen bed, and one with a convertible Twin/King and Chaise/Single), a sunroom with Double sized sofa bed, and Double sofa bed in the living room. The house is a true shabby-chic cottage, yet it has heat, electricity, running water, and other comforts of home. However, the house is not what you've come for!

With its strategic location on a one acre point of level land, and surrounded by 330' of water, you get practically every exposure from the dock with the exception of true West; though due to the shape of the neighbouring River Delta, there are excellent sunsets from the dock through the summer.

The cottage itself is set back only 20 feet from the water at the front side, and boasts a large side yard (towards the dock) and a huge back yard. Historic placement of the cottage on the land, and some well placed mature trees, afford quite a bit of separation from the neighbours. You have all the privacy of a Muskoka cottage with easy access to the urban amenities of Port Carling.​

At night, you can sit under the magnificent Muskoka stars, listen to the loons call, or enjoy a quiet campfire. ​

You can relax on the large dock, or in the new five-person hot tub, and possibly see the historic steamship Segwun or Wenonah go by, or enjoy the parade of antique boats that travel the river. Fishing from the dock or birdwatching can be excellent as you watch the sun go down over the river delta, and the kids can play on the level land with shallow water at the shoreline.

The dock is an oversized, steel structured dock with 400sq ft of decking. As well, for your boating enjoyment, there is a protected slip in which to moor your boat, and enjoy uninhibited swimming off the front.

A ten minute boatride can take you to either Lake Muskoka (direct), Rosseau, or Joseph (through the historic Port Carling Locks). Paddle directly across the river (about 200 yards) to the best playground in Muskoka at Hanna Park, which also hosts the local Farmer's Market on Thursdays. There is a boat launch, small walking/biking trail, volleyball court and great beach at Hanna Park as well.

Take a short drive, or paddle into Port Carling for great shopping, gourmet food, and amazing nightlife. For some longer excursions, the River House is a fifteen minute drive from numerous excellent hiking trails, and a half hour drive from the Towns of Bracebridge or Gravenhurst.

You are responsible for your own cleaning, such that our cleaners can focus on sanitization, and you will be subject to additional charges if the property is not left in the condition to which you arrived. Damages must be reported to the owner immediately.

Amenities at the River House usually include but are not limited to:

A Fully Furnished Cottage Household
Fridge
Stove
Dishwasher
Microwave
Toaster
Coffee Maker
Kettle
Propane BBQ
Pillows, pillow and mattress protectors provided (sheets, duvets and towels are NOT PROVIDED, but are available at an extra cost)
Dish linens provided
Cutlery
Dishes
TV
Roku
DVD Player
Cleaning supplies
Mid-speed WiFi
Bluetooth radio/CD player
Hot water
Propane fireplace and space heaters
Ceiling fans
Fire pit (wood not provided)
Free parking
Private land
Hot tub
Waterfront
Beach access
Etc

We are not able to provide boats of any kind, but there are local rentals available if planned in advance.
Guest access
Recreational amenities include:
330' Waterfront Location
Outdoor Fire Pit (wood not provided)
Large Dock
Shaded Land
Deck Furniture
Picnic Table
Level Land
Life Jackets and limited water toys

Local amenities include:
Shopping
Restaurants
Farmer's Markets
Trails
Beaches
Playgrounds
Recreation Centers
Boat and canoe/kayak rentals
Waterski/wakeboard School
Golf
Tennis
Bars
Live Music
Museum
Scenic Adventures
Water Falls

NOTE: VRBO initially lists rates in USD. For Canadian funds please select CAD at the top right of the page.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Amy

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
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
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

Property is also known as

Great Location Fun For Everyone!
Great Location and Fun For Everyone! Cottage
Great Location and Fun For Everyone! Muskoka Lakes
Great Location and Fun For Everyone! Cottage Muskoka Lakes
Great Location Fun For Everyone! Unaffected by 2019 Flooding

Great Location and Fun For Everyone! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boater's Paradise
Amy was wonderful host and ambassador for the Port Carling/Muskoka area making some great suggestions as to sights to see. The cottage was well equipped and comfortable and the hot tub was a bonus!. Any hicups we had were quickly addressed and corrected. One of the best features was sitting on the large dock with a refreshment in hand and watching the antique boats cruising by, all in all a great location for a relaxing holiday, thank you Amy,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reem M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
The host is absolutely amazinggg, the cottage is clean and spacious, beautiful dock and property, have been 3 times already and will definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great 10 day escape
Enjoyed our stay. The location and cottage is as advertised. 5 min paddle to Port carling and right across from Hanna beach. Great big dock and while it’s quite busy travel way for boats it was still easy enough to find times to swim.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our recent week-long stay at River Cottage left much to be desired. Despite the property’s potential and scenic location, its placement on a particularly busy section of the lake detracted from the tranquility we had anticipated. The issues we encountered were numerous and significant:       1.    Cleanliness: The cottage was not properly cleaned prior to our arrival; we found dirty dishes left in the oven, and all windowsills were full of bugs and spiderwebs.       2.    Electrical Issues: The electrical outlets in the bedroom and on the exterior of the cottage were not functional.       3.    Odor and Vermin Problem: A pervasive and unpleasant smell permeated the cottage, which was later identified as coming from a dead rodent in the walls. The property owner acknowledged that vermin frequently enter the walls and die. Although a maintenance person provided us with four air fresheners, this was insufficient to address the underlying problem. We also observed mice entering and exiting the building throughout the week, which was concerning and unpleasant.   4. Laundry machine broke. We fixed it. 5. Structurally this building is falling apart inside and out. OVERALL misleading property HOW it has over 4 Stars is seriously questionable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

sharon c.

Liked: Cleanliness
River time away
Amy communicated with us about the property when we had any questions. We enjoyed our time on the large dock, around the fire pit, and around the kitchen table. So close to Port Carling and other attractions. Thank you Amy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolutely wonderful time
Our stay at the property was fantastic. Amy was very helpful in communicating with us about what to expect and remained responsive throughout. The property gave the kids plenty to keep busy with and the huge dock space gave everyone a great place to swim, sunbathe, fish and just have fun. Thank you for sharing your place with the world - a wonderful place to relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet cottage on the lake
Great location with lots to do. Unfortunately the weather wasn't on our side so we didn't get to swim in the lake however we got some fishing in and some nibbles. The cottage has everything you need, just bring some linens and food. Lots of great small businesses in town as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location and super quiet. Even on a Labour Day weekend. Loved our stay. And our dogs loved the stay too. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cottage, everything as advertised.
The property was beautiful, great view of lake with privacy. The hot tub was a great addition, everything you could need was supplied. Definitely will be booking for a longer stay next summer. Thank you very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Dock and Hot Tub
Amy's location with the property jutting out on the lake was by far the best of all the cottages there. You really could enjoy the lake and the dock being so far out on the lake was a really cool experience. The views were spectacular, and there were even some leaves turning adding to the colour. The hot tub given the temperatures were a bit on the cool side was put to good use. Our family was very comfortable there and being so close to Port Carling was so convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orson M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location for this nice rustic cabin
Our family had a very nice stay at this property. It has everything you need. The location is great, it is right across the beach, it has an amazing dock where you can sit and watch boats go by and it’s very quite and peaceful. We had a small boat that fit perfect on the dock, we were able to take it into Port Carling on a 5 minute ride to go shopping and to restaurants. It was very convenient. It has plenty of chairs to sit on the dock, as well as around the campfire. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reem M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Clean cottage and amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Second time staying here. Everything you need in a simple cottage get away. Large dock for sun bathing. Nice large yard for activities. Hot tub is a great addition to the fun. Thanks for the comfortable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway
Jennifer was very responsive to messages. I lost the email with the instructions and she quickly resent when we were on the way. No problems at all with the place. A great, relaxing getaway. I love that it isn't so far from Toronto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We just came back from our stay and we all had a wonderful time! The place was clean, Amy was responsive with any questions I had, and the location was fantastic! We will definitely be back! Thanks Amy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great waterfront property
Everything was as good or better than advertised. Great hosts and amazing riverfront property in the heart of muskoka with a great blend of privacy and ability to connect with the area on the spacious docks and quaint town of Port Carling.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

SUZANNE D.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing stay at Port Carling
Incredible property, absolutely loved the dock and waving to boaters We are hoping to book for next year. We arrived with3 seadoos and a fishing boat. The dock is perfect to accommodate that. The cottage is perfectly rustic with Incredible property views and has everything needed foryour stay. We will be booking for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Muskoka Getaway
Great week at the cottage. Terrific dock to relax on and watch the river activity. Exactly as described. Pleasant experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake access and property
The cottage has a run down exterior and lovely up to date interior. It was perfect for our get away. Kitchen is bigger than it looks in the pictures and yard was very ample. Lots of parking and bed options if you have bigger group and located close to lots of interesting attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Martyne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice proprety
Great location. Had a good stay. Outdoor proprety is amazing. Would be nice to have a screen for the patio door. We spent hours fishing and kayaking. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
It was Fantastic. True to what the ad says.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Margaret Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies Getaway
Loved sitting on the dock watching boats go by. Enjoyed the hot tub and kayaks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Summer Getaway
This rental property was the perfect summer getaway for a group of adults. The kitchen has everything you need. The cottage itself is everything we were looking for. Nothing fancy, but was everything we needed. Large bathroom, tight squeeze in the room with the queen bed. But the room with the twin beds give space for turning the twin into a queen. Large fridge/freezer. Three doors lead to the outside. All windows work with ease. Outside the cottage there is huge amounts of space for any lawn games. Outside you have a fire pit, BBQ, very large dock with the opportunity to jump off and swim and a fantastic hot tub. The cottage is located about 5 mins from the hub of Port Carling where there is a Foodland and LCBO. As well as a great taco restaurant on the water. The host was great and responds quickly to any questions. All who attended agreed it would be a great place to return to. Thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miodrag D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location
Strongly recomended. Owners so nice and friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Brad b., scar

Liked: Cleanliness
Did not want to leave
It was great. Small little cozy place we enjoyed very much. The water was right there to enjoy every day. Would go back in a heart beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020