Large Muskoka Waterfront Cottage ~ Newly Built 2019 ~ Includes Kayaks/SUP/Canoe
It’s the ideal retreat for an exquisite & up-scale stay, located close to the absolute heart of Huntsville. We believe it’s the ultimate location to experience Muskoka the way it should be. Get ready to get inspired! Very close to some fabulous sites. All in all, guaranteed enjoyment and relaxation. All day long.
This superbly styled cottage is a perfect luxurious getaway. At nearly 7000 square feet of living space it is ideal for large families looking for a lakefront “home away from home”. It also suits groups of friends & colleagues in need of a nature getaway in a calm & serene setting. The nature in the area is immaculate. Great for people looking for an exquisite Muskoka home. Comfortable, calm and convenient. We love to go that extra mile so you feel like you are at home.
I’ll supply you with: - High-end bed Linens - Towels - Bathrobes (COMING SOON!) - Toiletries - High speed Wifi - Satellite TV - Free use of Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards, and Canoe! - Free use of bikes! - A Full blown entertainment area!!
I guarantee an absolutely private stay. No sharing, no disturbances.
We will be happy to tailor to all of your needs during your stay to ensure your trip to Muskoka is an unforgettable one. We provide you with a full property overview, prior to check in, provide local advice and directions as required, and answer any questions you have. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need anything, from extra services to local recommendations. We will be happy to assist you in any needs you may have during your visit. Besides that, we’ll leave you to enjoy your stay.
(PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING) * All rates are based on occupancy of up to 10 guests; the maximum allowable ** Primary guest are required to complete a rental agreement prior to the reserved stay on behalf of the group *** This property is a licensed short term rental accommodation by the Town Of Huntsville. The applicable MAT (municipal accommodation tax) is collected and remitted as part of your reservation. Those fees are included within the nightly rate
Property manager
Norm Johnson
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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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: 16
Note from host: Discuss event with host prior to booking
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Huntsville
Located in Huntsville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery and Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Muskoka Heritage Place and Dyer Memorial.
Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater - 22 min drive - 14.8 km
Arrowhead Provincial Park - 26 min drive - 20.8 km
Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course - 27 min drive - 20.4 km
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area - 30 min drive - 22.7 km
Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course - 31 min drive - 22.4 km
Getting around
Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 24 min drive
McDonald's - 23 min drive
Tim Hortons - 21 min drive
Kawartha Dairy - 24 min drive
Wendy's - 23 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Large Muskoka Waterfront Cottage ~ Newly Built 2019 ~ Includes Kayaks/SUP/Canoe pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Large Muskoka Waterfront Cottage ~ Newly Built 2019 ~ Includes Kayaks/SUP/Canoe?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Large Muskoka Waterfront Cottage ~ Newly Built 2019 ~ Includes Kayaks/SUP/Canoe?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large Muskoka Waterfront Cottage ~ Newly Built 2019 ~ Includes Kayaks/SUP/Canoe located?
This Huntsville cottage is on the beach, steps from Waseosa Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hutcheson Beach and Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery. Huntsville Downs Golf & Country Club and Big East River Provincial Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property was fabulous. We had twelve women and the number of bedrooms, the size of the kitchen, the two refrigerators, two dishwashers, two stoves and ovens were out of this world. It was so clean and well taken care of. Can’t say enough good things about the place. Would definitely go back again.
We enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving weekend at this beautiful, well-equipped and inviting facility with four generations of our family. The cottage is so spacious with something for everyone. The kitchen was a dream to work in with everything you could possibly need to host a beautiful weekend. The media room, the games room, the amazing view of the lake - everything was perfect. There was truly something for everyone. The hosts were very helpful and supportive. You couldn't ask for a better location or cottage to enjoy family time together.
There were 16 of us staying and the place was everything we thought it would be and more. It had everything we needed, from entertainment to space to every little utensil in the kitchen. What a fun weekend!
Perfect cottage. Everything is thought of by property owner. 8 bedrooms, each has 2 queen beds. Perfect for a large group.
Basement rec room area so great for hanging out.
Outdoor areas were perfect as well for corn hole and frisbee and hanging out by the water.
Kitchen has more than enough of everything. 2 commerical fridges and freezers. 2 ovens. 2 drip coffee machines.
Cottage is perfect. Zero complaints. Book it while you can, you wont regret it.
Excellent, spacious just perfect in size for our family of 15. Rainy weekend so we stayed inside the whole three days. The home had everything we needed to keep everyone busy. Nothing we needed was missing.
Beautiful cottage on a small quiet lake. This was the second year we stayed at this property. The cottage easily accommodated my parents, my daughter’s family and my siblings (and their families). It is well equipped, beautifully furnished and is very comfortable. Norm is very responsive to any questions. Our family very much enjoyed our stay.
This cottage is perfect for the extended family that wants to get together for a vacation but is still large enough that everyone can "have their own space". Appropriate for all age groups. Something for everyone to do!
Our grandchildren had a ball at the waters edge and running and playing on the property in a very safe environment. Movie room was a big hit with them as well.
Everything was clean, in good working order and host was very available for any questions we had. Overall had a terrific family holiday!! Hope to repeat again for sure.
Our family of 12 (7 adults and 5 children) enjoyed our summer vacation at the "Winsley House' very much. Everyone's expectations were not only met but exceeded. There is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy themselves. The beach area was great for our 2 & 4 year old and all of the water crafts were used daily by everyone and the theatre was an added bonus. Thank you for providing a clean, wonderful home in a beautiful setting that everyone enjoyed. 5 stars!!!
A very well appointed “ set up” for large groups .
It is purpose built .
We had three families with little kids and the property worked very well. Toys , boats , everything thought out ..
The property would also work for adult groups as well, as long as everyone understands this is a very quiet lake setting.
Very good place, with all amenities you wish for. The theatre didn’t work at first, but they sent someone and fixed the issue immediately, which was very appreciated. Great stay, great host!
This property continues to be spectacular. The owners are very responsive and helpful and the property is gorgeous. Everything you could want or need is at your disposal. We have rented several times and will continue to do so again and again. Until next time…
A wonderful stay at this property! It is a beautiful and well equipped house with everything your heart can desire. Both indoors and outdoors are absolutely perfect with so many activities to choose from. The owner is very responsive and helpful. Wouldn’t hesitate to book it again and again!
The property was spectacular. The house was something you see only on TV. The property owners put so many personal touches to the property. It lacked nothing. There was so much to do on the property. Everything in the home was in excellent condition The best part was the home theatre. There are no words to describe the beauty of the view. The property owners were very easy to communicate with. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We will definitely visit again and recommend this property to others.
My wife searched extensively for a cottage that would accommodate her parents, brothers and our daughter's family. Due to Covid-19 health concerns, we were all excited about a summer getaway.
We made daily use of the lake, the kayaks and the lake for swimming. Our eight year old nephew caught his very first fish and then proceeded to catch four more for good measure. He was over the roof with excitement!
The generous cottage space provided sufficient rooms and bathrooms for all twelve family members and we also enjoyed the basement movie room for a few evening screenings.
We were able to drive into Huntsville for some food shopping as well as an afternoon ice-cream following a nature trail hike.
All in all, it was a great family holiday. The hot and sunny weather only added to our fun.
We spent the week of July 17-24, 2021 at this beautiful cottage with our family of 14. It had everything we could ask for and much more!!!
We were fortunate and had a beautiful weather week that allowed hours by the lake enjoying the water and the kids enjoying sand play. We loved the very minimal motorized boat traffic with the young children only just acclimatizing themselves to the water. The supplied SUPs and kayaks were a big hit. The fire pit and large covered porch were also greatly enjoyed.
Inside was huge, very clean and so well stocked. The two large fridges were amazing with more than ample space for all our food and beverages for the week complete with icemakers! Our grandchildren were beyond pumped that we had our own movie theatre!!
I could go on and on .....
Any questions we had were promptly answered! Three weeks later all our family is still talking about our magical week!!
We are home from a fantastic week at the Winsley, and could not be happier with our time away. The property is better than advertised, and it is immediately apparent that a tremendous amount of thought and care went into the layout and overall experience intended for the guests.
We stayed as 4 families (8 adults, and 8 children) and the Winsley served as the perfect venue for the creation of lifelong memories. We all commented at multiple points during the week that we did not 'want' for anything.... anything you can conceive of needing in the kitchen is there (usually in quantities of 3+) and the ownership has done such a great job of ensuring that all potential needs of guests are met with supplies on hand.
Norm is an incredible responsive host, and a very minor technology issue we ran into upon check in was solved within the hour.
Very grateful for our time away, and we hope to be back. A solid 5 star recommendation from this satisfied customer!
My group had an amazing time, host was very helpful and responsive. Cottage was super clean and it's even bigger in person, pictures do not do this place justice.
The cottage really feels like a 5 star hotel/ has every amenity immaginable. Norm was also super helpful and made sure our stay was seamless! Loads of entertainment options for kids and teens and everybody in between- we had a wonderful weekend in this winter wonderland oasis!
Angela C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
About the host
Hosted by Norm Johnson
I'm a prairie boy that has been blessed to live and travel around much of the world. I now call Southern Ontario home where I'm a husband, father to 3 wonderful children, and now a grandpa (Pops) to our grand-daughters.
Why they chose this property
My wife and I discovered Muskoka when our children were young. We really love the region and invested in our first cottage, along with some friends, back in 2012.
I will always try to meet and even go beyond the expectations of your stay. If you have suggestions for me, please let me know!
Some great features I have at this new property are due to the inspirations of other guests that stayed with me and had interesting ideas. So please don't hesitate to let me know your thoughts. Feel free to communicate with me!
What makes this property unique
This new cottage, "The Winsley", is named after my first grand-daughter. She is also our family's first great- grandchild. We hope that our guest's stays are joyful - in the same way that Winsley inspires that sentiment within our lives.
I'm a big geek in life and many of my interests and habits are reflected throughout this property. We love the Muskoka outdoors but also enjoy the comforts and convenience of modern homes and spaces. We think that this cottage is a unique blend of each.