Brand new lakefront cottage

BRAND NEW MUSKOKA COTTAGE W/
- 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom cottage
- Ping pong table & projector TV
- Hot Tub & Fire Pit
- Cozy screen room with fire table
- Waterfront with dock, kayaks, SUP, pedal boat & water mat (seasonal)
- Dog Friendly (Needs pre-approval)

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Welcome to Birch Bay Lakehouse! Our space is designed for family gatherings and small get-togethers with friends. Please note, that we strictly adhere to Airbnb guidelines, which means we don't allow any parties. We want to maintain the relaxing atmosphere at the property. Have a unique inquiry? Send us a message!

The Lakehouse is has been curated to offer the perfect blend of lakehouse vibes mixed with all the luxuries (and then some!) of home. Details include warm pine ceilings, shiplap walls, and impressive vaulted ceilings. The large custom kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could need to cook while on your vacation including an induction stove, full-size fridge and bar fridge. Our bedrooms are all furnished with comfortable, high-quality mattresses for incredible restful sleep. If you are lucky enough to claim the master bedroom, you will wake up to a view of the lake right from your bed, and your own private deck! We provide soft bath towels and crisp white bed linens, along with bathroom necessities: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion. During the cooler months, enjoy relaxing by the stone gas fireplace while taking in the beautiful lake views.

SUMMER: Weekly bookings are required for summer. Friday to Friday. If there are weeks with less than 7 days, we will allow it.

- We can accommodate up to 6 Adults, 2 Children.
PETS: Dogs only with approval. 1 dog under 50 lbs, on a case-by-case basis. No other pets or animals permitted (This includes cats, bunnies, snakes, reptiles, fish, or any other type of animals). Any pets found at the property that have not been pre-approved will be charged $750 & will be a case for the pets to be removed from the property or have you removed from the premises.

☆ Property is nestled on beautiful Stewart Lake with a dock that can accommodate up to a 27 foot boat
☆ 8-Person hot tub with multiple jet options overlooking the lake
☆ Covered 3-season room with conversation set & gas firepit that offers great views of the sunset
☆ Enjoy our outdoor fire pit that seats 8 and is perfect for cooking your favorite cottage treats
☆ Rest and rejuvenate in the great room with a 50” Smart Samsung TV and a gas fireplace that seats 8
☆ Fully stocked kitchen including Keurig coffee maker, French press, oils, spices and so much more
☆ Firewood provided for your outdoor bonfires
☆ Board games & puzzles for all ages
☆ Outdoor games include ladder ball, bocce ball & corn hole
☆Water toys include: pedal boat, 2 kayaks, water mat, stand-up paddle board & life jackets
☆ All linens & towels provided
☆ Bathroom amenities include: hand soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion & hairdryer
☆ UV-filtered well water
☆ Starlink Internet / Wifi access throughout the cottage with speeds of up to 11.9 mb/s down and 4.16 mb/s up
☆Finished basement with a ping pong table & a cozy room with a projector to watch your favourite movies!
☆Gradual entry small beach area by the dock (manmade) to enter the lake.

Our Lakehouse is the ideal vacation spot for families, couples and your furry friend (well behaved, of course :).

BEDROOMS:

Birch Bay Lakehouse offers 3 bedrooms, with 6 beds in total.

Bedroom 1 - The primary bedroom is a beautiful high ceiling style room that is flooded with natural light and spectacular views of the lake that can be enjoyed from a king size bed. The primary bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet as well as a deck overlooking the lake.

Bedroom 2 - This bedroom has a queen-sized bed, with incredible windows and is steps away from the 2nd level loft that overlooks the grand living room.

Bedroom 3 - This bedroom is perfect for adults or kids. It offers a double set of bunk beds with a double bed on the bottom and single bed on top and a single bunk bed. It is also found on the 2nd level.

BATHROOMS:

The cottage has 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom. They each have plenty of storage and impressive water pressure. The ensuite bathroom in the primary bedroom on the main level contains a shower and single sink with ample room for hanging your towels. The second bathroom located on the 2nd level is for the 2nd and 3rd bedroom and has a shower/bath and vanity. Our third bathroom is a half bathroom with vanity on the main level for additional space so guests won’t have to spend time waiting!


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Lakehouse is conveniently located less than 5 minutes from a Foodland and LCBO. If you are looking to explore further, Port Carling, Bala, and Parry Sound are all within 25 minutes of the Lakehouse.

For those looking for an adventure, the Lakehouse is located just minutes away to ATV and OFSC snowmobile trails, and close to some incredible provincial parks.

We look forward to hosting you at Birch Bay Lakehouse! Hope to see you at the lake soon!

GUEST ACCESS:
Full access to Entire Property
Basement Access to Ping Pong & Projector Room.

We would love if you could get in touch with us on the VRBO app for most requests. We are fairly quick there! For any emergencies please reach us on our phone numbers that will be given to you in the welcome notes and manual.

Located in the charming town of MacTier in the region of Muskoka there is tons of to in the area.
Here are some things to do:


5 Minute Drive to MacTier (LCBO, Foodland, Ice Cream & few restaurants)
23 Minute Drive to Port Carling
22 Minute Drive to Bala
27 Minute Drive to Rosseau
25 Minute drive to Parry Sound for incredible boat tours and restaurants
30 Minute drive to Hardy Lake Provincial Park

There is no transit available to the property. You will be required to rent a car to reach the town of MacTier where Birch Bay Lakehouse is located.

There are about 15 steps to the waterfront from the top of the property.

We do have three security cameras - one faces the driveway in the front of the home and one overlooking the dock as we need to make sure there is no damage due to weather, and for snow conditions. Lastly, there is a doorbell camera.

Important: We are committed to protecting our properties and keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations, which is why you will be asked to complete our independent verification.

Please note: You will be required to provide a $1500 refundable security deposit at the time of your booking.
PETS: Dogs only with approval. 1 dog under 50 lbs, non-shedding preferably, on a case-by-case basis. Dogs have to be house trained. No puppies or other pets/animals permitted (This includes cats, bunnies, snakes, reptiles, fish, or any other type of animals). Any pets found at the property that have not been approved upon will be charged $750 & will be a case for the pets to be removed from the property or have you removed from the premises.
1. Guests must not exceed the number in the reservation (6 Adults, 2 Children, (& pre-approved pets))
2. Please remove shoes upon entering to avoid dirty and mud entering the home.
3. Please leave the property as found during check-in (furniture & items where found). Any furniture and items that are out of place (beyond linens and bedding (blankets etc) will incur additional cleaning fees.
4. All garbage and recycling must be sorted and placed in the garbage bins at the top of the driveway prior to leaving. Any leftover garbage found will start with a minimum cost of $100 to remove.
5. Make sure all outdoor fires are completely put out prior to leaving the property.
6. Please load all your dishes into the dishwasher and turn it on prior to leaving.
7. Our property is meant for residential use only. Hosting parties or events that exceed the maximum occupancy is strictly prohibited unless otherwise arranged with the host.
8. Please pick up after your pets when they go potty. There is a $250 additional pet fee to cover any additional cleaning of the property.
9. Minimum age to reserve is 25. No parties or large crowds permitted. All guests must adhere to local noise bylaws. No excessive noise at anytime. This includes that dogs do not bark excessively.
10. Hot tub rules: Please wash feet upon entering , no food permitted, no glass drink cups or bottles, children under 12 must be supervised by an adult. If the hot tub needs to be emptied after your stay due to contamination, a $250 fee will apply
11. No dogs allowed on any furniture.
12. Do not leave your dog left alone unattended. Please bring a crate for them.
13. We require at $500 refundable security deposit upon booking. It will be refunded within 7 days of checkout, once we have confirmed there have been no damages to the property or missing items.