Charming Lakefront Bala Cottage

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A wooden deck with chairs and a small table overlooking a lake, with boats docked nearby.
A kitchen with blue cabinets, a white stove, a sink, and a microwave.
A dining area with a round table, wooden chairs, and a world map on the wall.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a ceiling fan, a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Muskoka

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bala, ON
  • Place, Lake Muskoka
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The KEE to Bala
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bala's Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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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 Hardy Lake Provincial Park, while Bala's Museum and Muskoka Lakes Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Map
Bala, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake Muskoka - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bala Falls - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The KEE to Bala - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bala's Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Long Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Don's Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hook and Ladder - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bala Falls Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Pearl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack And Stella - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lakefront Bala Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Lakefront Bala Cottage?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Lakefront Bala Cottage on 7 March 2027 start from NZ$836, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Lakefront Bala Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lakefront Bala Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lakefront Bala Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lakefront Bala Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Jaspen Park and Lake Muskoka. Long Lake and The KEE to Bala are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was on point. Clean, amazing water front access. True cottage concept. Perfect four our golf trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year renting this property and it never disappoints. It is always clean and Jessica is a great host. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, with lots of amenities and within walking distance to Bala, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great little cottage in the heart of Muskoka. The walk to the town is short and the bay the cottage is on is quiet with little boat traffic. Very good for swimming.To be fully transparent the pictures do not show how steep a climb it is to the water. Several well constructed stairs drop you about 70ft to the waters edge where there is a nice deck and dock. If you have knee issues or problems with stairs clarify with the owner before you rent. Despite my knee issues I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this cottage. We enjoyed the area. The house was super clean, cozy. The view from the back of the cottage was beautiful. Would stay here again. Would definietly recommend this to my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

Very nice and clean with everything you need for a great vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great. Clean and cozy. All amenities were perfect. Beds were very comfortable. Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

was just what we needed for a short vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful environment for a stress free holiday. Jessica was so helpful and friendly, cottage was immaculate, comfortable rooms, close to lots of things to do. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as expected and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family cottage

Fantastic place to relax and enjoy Bala and close by area, did not need to venture too far for things to see and do! Great layout of the cottage and a pleasure to spend the week. Thank you and can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Spot

The cabin was beautiful! It was cozy and the view of the lake during the sunrise is a memory I'll hold dear for a long while!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a stunning location. Well equipped, cosy, rustic and very homely. Throughly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Fun and adequate
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Perfect location, very clean and Jessica was great to deal with. Would for sure rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May 2023 vacation

We had an amazing time. Property was very clean with a fabulous view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful autumn view

Clean and nice cottage, friendly owner. Very beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was great

Loved the whole experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Were very pleased with oir accommodations Host was first rate. Only issue we had were the web sites for surrounding restaurants were inaccurate in terms of their availability. Great stay overall
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot for Cranberry Festival

It was very busy during Cranberry Festival time so it was a delight to come back to the cottage and unwind by the water. Cottage offered everything possibly needed for a getaway. Town water was a added bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter frienfds getaway

Despite the deep deep snow it was warm and cizy and had all the things we wanted and needed. Beds were comfortable. Cranberfarm and winery was
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking distance to Bala

Cute cottage for 6 adults to enjoy a week in the Muskoka’s!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

The cottage has everything you need, you only need your personal items. Lake is perfect for fun and relaxation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

My friend and I really enjoyed our stay at Jessica’s cottage. You have a beautiful view of Moon River through the dining room window, we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

Great experience! Cute cottage, extremely well-appointed…they had everything we needed! Amazing location with beautiful view. Lots of snow made it even more picturesque. Highly recommended. We look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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