Beautiful open-concept cottage on Moon River! 10 Minute walk to Bala!

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Bala, Ontario

Bala's Museum18 min walk
Muskoka Lakes Winery9 min drive
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve13 min drive
Muskoka, ON (YQA)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

BY THE MOON
AREA
This Moon River gem is only a fifteen minute walk to the quintessential Tuesday night ski shows, The KEE, restaurants and all the amenities in the town of Bala! By The Moon is also conveniently located only 20 minutes away from both Gravenhurst and Port Carling, offering some of the best proximity to the most popular hubs in the Muskoka region!

PROPERTY
BY THE MOON is perched atop a slope that overlooks the lake and offers breathtaking northeast views of the surrounding area. The spacious deck is furnished with plenty of outdoor seating and dining areas, as well as a propane BBQ. The short staircase leads you down to the dock which is perfect for swimming, suntanning or entertaining guests.

INTERIOR
COTTAGE
KITCHEN
Beautiful, newly finished kitchen with a large island, high-end appliances and a bar area with a wine fridge.
DINING ROOM
Open-concept dining room table that can seat up to 12 people, and has a walkout to the deck.
GREAT ROOM
The Great Room boasts soaring ceilings, L-shaped leather couch, two wing chairs, a wood-burning fireplace and a walkout to the deck.
LIVING ROOM
The Living Room is furnished with cozy furniture, piano, and large TV.

BEDROOMS | BATHROOMS
COTTAGE
MAIN LEVEL
Bedroom 1 - Queen
Bathroom 1 - Full bath with double vanity and stand-alone shower
UPPER LEVEL
Bedroom 2 - 2 sets of bunk beds (Double in trundle, Double on bottom, Twin on top)
Bathroom 2 - Full bath with shower/tub combo and double vanity
Bedroom 3 - Queen
Bedroom 4 - Queen
Bedroom 5 - Primary King with ensuite
Bathroom 3 - Full bath with shower and standalone tub and double vanity

NOTABLE COTTAGE FEATURES
Northeast exposure
Propane BBQ
Piano
High-end appliances
Multiple outdoor seating areas
Built in 2016

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
2 Paddle Boards
Kayak
Swan Floaties

INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
This cottage is equipped with satellite, wifi, air conditioning and a generator

PARKING
6 cars

COTTAGE RULES
Maximum 12 guests
Non-smoking cottage
Pets considered, must sign a Pet Waiver

Check-in time 4:00 pm
Check-out time 10:00 am

Property manager

Jayne McCaw

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Security Deposit is 40% of the weekly rental rate.

Security Deposit is a preauthorized hold.

Security Deposit is taken 1 day prior to arrival

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bala

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Muskoka and Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Bala, Ontario

What's nearby

Bala's Museum - 18 min walk
Hardy Lake Provincial Park - 8 min drive
Muskoka Lakes Winery - 9 min drive
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 13 min drive
Lake Joseph Golf Club - 21 min drive

Getting around

Gravenhurst Station - 25 min drive
Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

Clear Lake Brewing Co - 5 min drive
Don's Bakery - 12 min walk
Ice Dreams Soda Shop - 14 min walk
Kee to Bala - 10 min walk
Cottage Cravings - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful open-concept cottage on Moon River! 10 Minute walk to Bala! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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About the host

Hosted by Jayne McCaw

Jayne McCaw, has been involved in luxury cottage rentals in Muskoka for the last 5 years and recently launched Jayne's Cottages in 2014.

A message from Jayne, Owner of Jayne's Cottages:

As a child, I grew up with the sandy beach of Lake Huron in my backyard. I went to university and settled in Toronto with my family and made my living selling computer software. I starting visiting Muskoka in the summertime and fell in love with the peacefulness and natural beauty of the surroundings. Shortly thereafter we bought a cottage, which was quite an investment, but my family has never regretted it!

Working full time however only allowed my family a 2 week vacation, so we all agreed that we would rent to cover our property expenses and to afford to take exotic family trips overseas. Renting our cottage has allowed my family to experience other special places, like Provence and Tuscany.

Despite the alarming storms that can rush in, Muskoka has a certain “joie de vivre” about it. Blue skies, gorgeous lakes, quaint villages and sunshine nearly everyday certainly helps keep a smile on everyone’s face. Over our years in Muskoka, I have met charming people who have also fallen in love with this magical part of Ontario and who have purchased beautiful cottage properties that they visit frequently. While they are away from Muskoka, I take excellent care of their homes and host their visitors who come from all over the world to enjoy this beautifully scenic Canadian location that is especially close to my heart.

My goal with Jayne’s Cottages is to help both the cottage owner and our vacationing guests make the most of their Muskoka experience. I would love to help you too! Please be in touch!

What makes this property unique

Striking, open-concept cottage on Moon River! Soaring ceilings! Window walls! Massive double sided fireplace! Only a stones throw away from the Monday night ski shows in Bala! Close proximity to the amenities of Port Carling & Gravenhurst!

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