Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach | House in Port Carling

9.6 (51 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Bala House | Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach

3 Bedroom House in Bala, Port Carling

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Welcome to the perfect and affordable small family vacation getaway on ever popular Lake Muskoka! This 800 sq. ft 3 bedroom cottage is cute and as clean as a whistle with all the comfort conveniences of home.
The cozy living room has beautiful lake views and a gas fireplace for cooler evenings and a ceiling fan to make for more comfortable nights on humid summer evenings. The well-equipped kitchen has lake views as well making it enjoyable while prepping and making meals. Although there are seating areas inside for snacking or dining, the place of choice on beautiful summer days will be the deck overlooking the expansive lawn and lake. The cottage is equipped with a whole house water filtration system! Offering clean water for you to enjoy on the hot summer days! The hot water tank is 15 gallons which is normally good for about two showers, then may require 20 - 30 minutes to replenish.
The front or back lawn are great for the kids to play catch or throw a frisbee and the 25 feet of hard packed sand at the waterfront is ideal for young and old alike to safely splash and play. There are rocks marked by a green buoy in front of the property that can easily be swam out to and explored with a snorkel. You can stand on these rocks and the water will come up to your hips. With the property facing south enjoy plenty of sunshine from late morning to sunset.
The property is located in one of the most sought after parts of Lake Muskoka, directly between the towns of Port Carling and Bala. St. Anne’s Catholic Church is a heritage building only two properties away where there is also a municipal dock, an excellent place to view sunsets! Boat parking is provided overnight at the adjacent boat house, with daytime parking available at the municipal dock, or right on your beach!
The country road in front of the cottage is great for scenic afternoon walks or runs and for nature lovers keep your eye out for deer and blue herons, commonly sited weekly. Finally, for avid boaters, you can tour “The Big Three” (Lake Muskoka, Lake Joseph and Lake Rosseau). With it's central location, you can easily access Bala, Port Carling, Bracebridge, or Gravenhurst by lake!
The lake also hosts frequent fishing derbies so needless to say keen fishermen won’t be disappointed. The rich cottage history of vacationing on this famous lake is sure to please the whole family!
Additional:
Contractor rates available dependent on length of stay and number of guests. Up to six guests may be allowed upon approval from owner prior to booking.
Wood for firepit is not supplied by owner. Guests may purchase firewood at a number of locations locally if they wish to use the firepit during their stay - subject to local fire restrictions.
The Towhship of Muskoka Lakes requires all Short-Term Rental Accomodations in the Municipality to be licensed. With the introduction of this By-Law, STRA Renters Code of Conduct and the Cottage General Liability Waiver must be signed in advance of your stay.

Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach is located in Bala. Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Air Conditioner, Ocean View, among other amenities. This House features Fireplace/Heating, Air Conditioner, Ocean View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bala has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Bala, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
Entertainment
  • Games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Children's toys
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 29
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Karl
Nov 3, 2025 08:59:39 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Place was clean, well equipped with lots of room. Clean water, heat and more. Owner was always available if we had any questions. Neighbour was nice and helpful too. Everything is located nearby within minutes like gas and groceries. We even made an Amazon online order and it was delivered to the cottage with no issues. Fishing wasn’t the best, but others validated that the year wasn’t the greatest. If you need to get away from it all. It’s fairly quiet. Note that there are a lot of rules for the area. All are conveniently listed in a book at the cottage along with info on the area and things to do. If you’re going to the area for fishing you may or may not get skunked. If you’re getting away from it all with family or on a work trip this would be up anyone’s alley.
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