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Muskoka Family Retreat on McKechnie Lake

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Outdoor dining
Deck Facing The Lake
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10106.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Muskoka Family Retreat on McKechnie Lake

Looking To Rent A Muskoka Cottage??
This Property is perfectly suited for Families!

Less than 2 hours north of Toronto, on over an acre of privacy with 180' of waterfront, the cottage is located on quiet McKechnie Lake just 20mins south of Parry Sound and only a short drive to many other scenic towns for the adventurous

A level lot with gradual shallow entry shoreline with sandy beach is perfect for the families!! For the more adventurous or for those looking to just soak up the sun, a brand new dock will be installed this spring with lots of room to spread out and direct access into the deeper swim-able water. Paddle boat, kayaks and water toys are all there for your use! There are lifejackets available to be used but it is recommended that you bring your own to ensure a proper/safe fit.

Inside the cottage you are met with a wonderful open-concept living and kitchen with FOUR separate walkouts. The entire interior being newly refreshed and decorated in spring 2026. Three bedrooms with comfortable beds (King, two queen, one double) as well as a full size pullout in the living room for extra sleep space.

Equipped with all the comforts of home;
~Flat Screen Television's With firestick
~DVD with extensive library
~New Linens
~Water Cooler
~Coffee Station
~small appliances
~Outdoor Seating
~New BBQ

Great value with all the conveniences of Muskoka /Lake Joseph and Parry Sound, Minutes away from the iconic Sequin Trail for those out for off road adventures!

Day Trips Into Parry Sound are only a 20 Minute Drive.
Five minutes away is Rocky Crest Resort on Lake Joseph for those looking to get in a round of Golf.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number rp0001

About the area

Seguin

Located in Seguin, this cottage is on the waterfront. Rocky Crest Golf Club and Horseshoe Pines Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and Muskoka Sports and Recreation. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Parry Sound, ON

What's nearby

  • McKechnie Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Joseph - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Rocky Crest Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Lake Muskoka - 28 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Santa's Village - 56 min drive - 72.2 km

Getting around

  • Parry Sound Station - 24 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Memories of Muskoka - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Loretta’s Bakery & Marketplace - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whatta Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rocky Crest Resort Patio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪H & H Marina and Restaurant - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Muskoka Family Retreat on McKechnie Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Muskoka Family Retreat on McKechnie Lake?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Muskoka Family Retreat on McKechnie Lake on 9 June 2026 start from NZ$507, 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 Muskoka Family Retreat on McKechnie Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Muskoka Family Retreat on McKechnie Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Muskoka Family Retreat on McKechnie Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Muskoka Family Retreat on McKechnie Lake located?

This family-friendly Seguin cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of McKechnie Lake and Tucker Lake. Horseshoe Lake Beach and Armishaw Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

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

Excellent family vacation

Place was quite large and perfect for our family and Ira responded immediately to our questions
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mahmoud A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best cottage I have ever stayed in, Ira is so professional and the cottage is full with fun and joy, Thank you Ira for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

zoe h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean place, deck and dock somewhat dated but overall nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything was as advertised. The view was unbelievably beautiful. The only reason we did not give it a 5 as the property could use a little TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maclean V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect and exactly as described. There was enough room for 6 guests. Kitchen and bedrooms were perfect. There were kayaks, a paddle board, canoe and more for us to use. The location was great, right on the water and close to golf courses. Would most definitely recommend!
Kayaks, canoe, etc. provided a great time on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Talia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family weekend

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It as on a quiet and peaceful lake that was so nice. Would recommend for a family getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and property are excellent. This was our third stay. We enjoyed a few upgrade. The cottage is very comfortable (beds and couches). The view from the cottage is so beautiful, it doesn’t matter if you have a rainy day. We loved activities on the lake (swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

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

Very nice. Would go back.

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was basically just as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2021
Patricia thank you very much for staying at our cottage . Looking forward to having you come back next year.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Debra W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family weekend getaway

The setting of this property was beautiful, right on the water with lots of land for the dog and children to run around. The actual cottage was fine, had all the basic items required to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2021
Debra thank you for staying at the cottage , wishing you all the best. .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia S.

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

Nice peaceful place for vacation

I second time spent my vacation on Mckechnie Lake. And I definitely will be back. That place is so quiet so relax! Everything is close: the grocery, the trails (10-20 min.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
always love having Natalia come stay at the cottage .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter R.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at Ira’s place. It was as advertised. Having use of the canoe was great. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. We spent a great deal of time just sitting outside overlooking the lake. Our dog also enjoyed the experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

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

Country retreat

A very relaxing cottage on a lake with big shade trees and a beautiful breeze off the lake. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2022
Hi Greg it was great having you and your little one stay at our lovely cottage. Come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Another great week!

This was our second time staying at this property. It has everything. Beautiful view of the lake. Our family had a wonderful time. We’ll be back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

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

Great Location amd Space

Great location. A teensy bit difficult to find initially with the 10 - 10A. Everything needed was on site. Fun paddle board and canoe were also available and used daily. Close to great walking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher C.

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

Peaceful retreat

Relaxing and clean property nestled on a peaceful lake. Wonderful morning and evening views from the living room and the deck. The cottage is well equipped and relaxing, indoor and out. It's close enough to the highway and amenities, but tranquil enough you could never tell. Look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
Thanks Chris looking forward to having you again
Verified

8/10 Good

Annette B.

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

Long weekend getaway

Property and cottage could use a little more attention to maintenance and upkeep: paddle boat was broken as were most of the oars/paddles, most pool noodles were broken or in rough shape, eaves trough leaks over door to kitchen, etc. Despite that, cottage was comfortable inside and we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana C.

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

Great stay!

My family and I had a wonderful time at this cottage! It was beautiful and exactly what we were looking for. I will say that I don’t think 7 people would comfortably fit, unless someone was sleeping on the couch. We had 6 people and found it perfect! The host left so many things for us to use, which was so so helpful. The other thing I will say is that it is a little hard to get to. The GPS will take you down the wrong road so just be mindful! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
It was a pleasure to host you Tatianna!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Wonderful family week!

Our family had a wonderful time at this lovely cottage. It was exactly what we expected. It was clean and had everything we needed. Our kids loved the paddle board, canoe and trampoline. They also had the opportunity to fish. Sometimes in the afternoon we’d find them reading in the hammock. We had a couple of rainy days but enjoyed family time inside. The view from the cottage is beautiful. Looking forward to spending another week next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia S.

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

Definitely I will be back !

I spend two wonderful weeks in this place! Most of all I liked what I was looking for - silence and the opportunity to relax with my four-legged friends - it's all there! Beautiful nature, short distance to shops(15-20 min. driving), thousands of lakes (for those who love kayaking ). At the beginning of my holiday there were several issues that the property manager quickly resolved. I didn't want to leave!! I plan to come back here next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2022
Thank you for the great review we look forward to having you back
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The lake view is great, and we are fortunate to enjoy the night sky with a clear view on clear nights. The neighbourhood is quiet and safe. Even though there is a detailed word description on how to get to the correct cottage, it is difficult to find it, and we have to ask a neighbour. The cottage is clean, but its furniture and equipment, such as the light bulb, are aged. The light bulb has an extremely warm colour, which is not ideal for playing board games at night. Additionally, one of the chargers is not working (or we were unable to find its switch). But overall, the cottage experience is great and we all have enjoyable moments.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

End of July Week at Cottage

The cottage is as described, and the main room / kitchen are larger than pics show. One bedroom was small, but the other two are quite generous. Very clean, spacious bathroom. Fantastic views for a quiet week away from the city. The pedal boat was broken when we arrived, but don't use these boats anyhow. Canoe was new and lake was small enough to take a trip around every day. Great property for games/sports. Bonus... being able to watch the Jays on big screen in living room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
thanks Lauren , your so kind and happy to improve anything you require to have you again
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lake Mckechnie

Location is excellent, quiet, picturesque, sun, shade, cool breezes. Water easily accessible, gentle slope, great for kids. We were disappointed the dock was not in place, just lying along the shore. Had to jump to get on it. No way to tie up a boat or the paddleboat. A canoe was advertised but not on site. Accomodations were clean, comfortable and spacious. Building and grounds need care but nothing that I couldn't live with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
Hey, there was a canoe. It was on the other side of the tree when you’re looking out to the lake on the left side I wish you would’ve asked me I would’ve told you - ira I will make sure other guests know about this
Verified

8/10 Good

Grace L.

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

Stressed with the Garbage Disposal

I'm happy with the property but got stressed out with the garbage disposal unclear where to dump, that's why we are delayed in checking out and not happy how my family was approached by the cleaner kind of rude of how she questioned why we have not left the property yet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Hi Grace , checkout is 11Am but we let you stay longer during the cleaning process. Because you wanted the garbage removed during your stay I directed you to a local dump 5 minutes away, you could have left it and we would have disposed of it after the trip. It was nice to meet you and your family.
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan S.

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

We enjoyed our stay

Lots of free wood. Has lots of cleaning supplies, paper towels, toilet paper etc. much appreciated. Nice canoe and paddle board. Cottage has a Lovely view through large sliding doors in sitting room. There are Lots of games and activities for a family this made it a fun trip The lake is clean and it was very calm and quiet. A perfect vacation if you want a restful experience
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay

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