Tranquil w/front cottage with 4 bdrms + pull-out couch. Conveniently located minutes from d/t Huntsville yet tucked away in a quiet neighbourhood. Plenty of room inside and out to enjoy the water or just lounging about. Fully stocked rec room for those “inside-recess” days with plenty of games and puzzles, air-hockey and a dart board. 2 hours from the GTA and 3 hours from Ottawa, makes this an ideal spot to escape to and explore all the area has to offer or just chill and enjoy some downtime.
Property manager
Atul/Phyl
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Important information
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Huntsville
Located in Huntsville, this cottage is on the waterfront. Muskoka Heritage Place and Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lions Lookout and Back of Beyond Equine Centre. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Lions Lookout - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Tim Hortons - 6 min drive
Kawartha Dairy - 6 min drive
Wendy's - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Tranquil Waterfront Getaway pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Tranquil Waterfront Getaway?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Tranquil Waterfront Getaway?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Tranquil Waterfront Getaway located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Muskoka Heritage Place, Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery and Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater. Lions Lookout is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay at the “Tranquil Waterfront Getaway” was amazing and exactly as advertised. The location offers leisure, adventure and entertainment close by. I would highly recommend this property for any occasion.
Awesome place, river was beautiful with great fishing. Could have used some cleaning supplies as we like to leave a place as we found it. Nice quiet neighbour hood with easy acces to Huntsville only 5min drive.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the house, only two issues, BBQ was in need of a clean, only used it once due to this. Water pressure was terrible, especially as there were 8 adults all having showers so that was challenging. Location on river was lovely, we had a fire every night, it was lovely to relax and unwind.
Paula C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Huntsville
Lawn was unkempt
Water pressure was very poor
Overall nice location
We were quite disappointed with the house and the cleanliness. The towels were all damp when we arrived and had a musty smell to them. The table and counter tops weren't wiped down, night stands had stains on them, the sheets had hair and pretty much every corner in the house had dead bugs, spider webs or dust. The fridge could use a good clean as well as the kayaks which had nests of dock spiders on them. Overall pretty disappointing considering the huge cost and cleaning fee we paid.
Debbie
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Jacqueline S P.
5 Jun 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Unpleasant Surprise
The unpleasant surprise that greeted my family and I when we got to this cottage was an unkempt yard and a very untidy deck. We paid for a vacation to relax and enjoy and instead we had to clean the deck and the kitchen. The condition of the yard clearly told us that this home was not cared for in months. There was a stuffy smell once we got in, which means no one even opened the windows to let fresh air in knowing that there will be guest for the weekend. If you're going to accept payment for the use of your home, it is your responsibility to make sure it is well prepared for the guest. I will never rent this place again and I will not recommend it to any one.
We stayed with a group of friends and our kids (6 adults, 4 kids). The cottage was clean and well equipped. It's on the Muskoka river and swimming off the dock was a highlight for everyone. The hosts were responsive and helpful for the few questions we had.
The only issue we encountered was that the cottage does not have great water pressure, which was challenging from the perspective of having showers, doing dishes, and getting baths organized for the kids. I asked the host about this, and his response was "this is a limitation of the cottage".
I feel like more could be done about the issue, frankly, I have been to several cottages on lake water that did not have issues like this. To be fair, if we were fewer people it would not have been as difficult an issue and easier to work around (however, the cottage has 4 bedrooms so really I don't see how this is unexpected).
Absent the water pressure issue, I would happily have given this 5 stars and the cottage was very well equipped. Otherwise we had a great time and everything was smooth.
The view is incredible and will take you away in an instant! We love the friendly and down to earth vibe of the neighbourhood, the quick access to many great spots the area has to offer.