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Great Location and Fun For Everyone!

Great Location and Fun For Everyone!

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Early Spring looking West
Dining area with extendable, moveable table.
Cozy living room.
Sunroom/Double
Twin/King, Chaise/Single bedroom

Overview of Great Location and Fun For Everyone!

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Enjoy the area

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Port Carling, ON
  • Popular LocationLake Rosseau1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Port Carling Wall6 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Joseph Golf Club11 min drive
  • AirportParry Sound, ON (YPD-Parry Sound Area Municipal)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Amy
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Port Carling

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Muskoka and Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve. Muskoka Sports and Recreation and Santa's Village are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Port Carling, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake Rosseau - 1 min walk
  • The Port Carling Wall - 6 min drive
  • Lake Joseph Golf Club - 11 min drive
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 16 min drive
  • Windermere Golf & Country Club - 24 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • York & Mason - 6 min drive
  • Turtle Jack's Port Carling - 5 min drive
  • Beveragino - 6 min drive
  • Abbey'S Bakehouse Minett - 18 min drive
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Location and Fun For Everyone! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Great Location and Fun For Everyone!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Location and Fun For Everyone!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Location and Fun For Everyone! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Rosseau and Mirror Lake. The Port Carling Wall and Muskoka Lakes Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Clean cottage and amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amy

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Languages:

English, French

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