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Great Family Property Between Huntsville and Bracebridge

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Huntsville, ON
  • Place, Port Sydney Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Sydney Falls
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Arrowhead Provincial Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

About this property

Great Family Property Between Huntsville and Bracebridge

Welcome to Darroch by the Lake in the heart of Port Sydney (Huntsville), Ontario. This inviting, warm & friendly retreat is directly across the road from the Port Sydney Beach and Boat Launch. A year-round short term rental property with recreational activities at your door-step. This three bedroom home sleeps six with two full washrooms, Kitchen with gas range and dishwasher, Main floor living room with gas fireplace, Main floor Muskoka Room (3 Season) with second dining area, upstairs lounge and office space, Washer Dryer. Includes free wifi and two tv's with Netflix. The front of the property overlooks the beach and is a buzz of activity. You can find quiet outdoor space at the back of the house with a deck, patio table and natural gas BBQ (May to Thanksgiving). A short five minute walk to David’s General Store where you’ll find your last minute necessities, Kawartha ice cream and Gourmet Pizzas. You will find the quaint Wildflower gift shop right across the street from David’s. You can walk to 3 Pines - A local pub and amazing wings. A 15 minute drive to downtown Huntsville and 20 minute drive to downtown Bracebridge. Please note: Summer bookings are a minimum 7 night stay Sunday to Sunday.

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Amenities

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Notify the Owner immediately with regard to any damage and/or maintenance issues Property to be left in the same state of cleanliness/order as found
NO DAILY MAID SERVICE – 1 set of bed linens, bath towels, beach towels and starter supplies of soaps, paper and cleaning products are provided.
Garbage/Recycle pick up is Tuesdays and to be placed out at the end of the driveway by 7:00a.m. At check out, place all garbage in the outside bin

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

About the area

Huntsville

Huntsville is home to this holiday home. North Granite Ridge Golf Club and Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arrowhead Provincial Park and Big East River Provincial Park. High Falls Water Park and Bracebridge Resource Management Centre are also worth visiting.
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Huntsville, ON

What's nearby

  • Port Sydney Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Port Sydney Falls - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arrowhead Provincial Park - 17 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course - 20 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area - 22 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pine Lodge Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Heart Of Muskoka Fries - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wings Port - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪David's General Store Inc. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kelly Kitchen - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Family Property Between Huntsville and Bracebridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Family Property Between Huntsville and Bracebridge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Family Property Between Huntsville and Bracebridge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Family Property Between Huntsville and Bracebridge located?

Situated in Huntsville, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Port Sydney Beach and Port Sydney Falls. North Granite Ridge Golf Club is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roslyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great family house, close to beach and many things to explore in beautiful muskoka. Really enjoyed the sunroom overlooking the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed talking with the locals. Good location to visit other communities, Bracebridge, Huntsville & Gravenhurst.Host answered all my questions quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew D.

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

Rustic Retreat in the Muskokas

Cottage has all the hall marks of a rustic cottage with all amenities required to enjoy a stress free stay. Excellent location between Bracebridge & Huntsville with lake front views. Great attentive hosts.We would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaila H.

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

Great weekend getaway

Property was clean, cozy and close to everything needed. Check in was a breeze and the hosts communicated everything well! Definitely what myself and young boys needed for a weekend away. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Nice weekend getaway

Clean, cozy little house. Simple check in. All amenities were easy to use. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

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

Great get away. Rustic

Great
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Fall Getaway

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ms M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting with a great view of Mary Lake and a short walk to the beach. The cottage is quaint and homey, with personal touches from the family. It’s a spacious and well-equipped with everything you need. We enjoyed the nearby pub, 3 Pines, David’s Convenience store, as well as visiting the falls and Huntsville. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luc L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even though it’s an older home, we were comfortable staying there, the neighbours were very friendly. Beautiful morning sun in the master bedroom. Lots of hot water for the shower. Overall we would go back and stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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

Had a great stay. Great location.

Property as described. Responsive host. Great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

vincent l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Your host

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Thank you for looking at our listing. We would like to share a little history with you....

We have owned Darroch By The Lake since August 1971. The home had one previous owner – Mrs. Grant - who had the home built in the late 1930’s.
The home was build by Wilfred Clarke. The Clark family is still building homes in the area today.

Why is it called "Darroch By the Lake?" My father is from Burntlsland, Scotland. It is custom in Britain to name your homes. His family home was Darroch. We kept the tradition and named our Canadian home in honour of the original MacKenzie homestead.

This was a super place to grow up. My sisters and I had the instant playground across the street and there was no shortage of things to do in the village of Port Sydney. Summer was spent living in the water, eating Marg’s fries at Mary Lake Lunch (now Wildflower), hanging out at the Dam, and winters skiing at a nearby ski hill call Curlew and eventually Hidden Valley. We attended V.K. Greer School and Huntsville High School. There have been many changes over the years with the house and in the Village itself. I have been blessed to be able to continue enjoying the home with my own children.

My Mom was able to stay in the home up to 2019 and the home has now been passed down to our family We still love to come up and enjoy the home, Mary's Lake and skiing in the winter. We are not able to enjoy as much as we would like and we wanted to offer the opportunity to share with others.

We acknowledge "Darrock by the Lake" is “well-loved” We were able to do some minor repairs to get it ready for guests and we have considered this is the price of the accommodation. We wanted to offer families an affordable option to be able to enjoy Muskoka and what it has to offer. There is something about our 1974 kitchen I am still not ready to part with yet!!

We welcome you to book with us!
Don, Maggie, Lucie and Zazzi.

Why they chose this property

The beach right in front of our home is what attracted my Mom and Dad to the property. There were always kids around to play with and the village would host regattas and BBQs throughout the summer. In the winter we had the lake for ice skating and today the local Lions Club maintain a rink in the parking lot. The Community Hall is up the street with a playground and basket ball and beach volleyball court. The Village has a quaint general store and other businesses.

What makes this property unique

You have the Public Beach at your doorstep. We a safe swimming area and swimming dock. This is an opportunity to meet people by hanging out at the beach or you can maintain your privacy on the front lawn (and a beer) and walk down for a dip. There is also a boat ramp there as well. The village is great for walks - it is an evening tradition to walk up to the general store for ice cream after dinner. Port Sydney is in the middle of Muskoka. You are a short trip into Huntsville and Bracebridge to enjoy unique shopping on the main streets. Gravenhurst and the Seguin cruises are 30 minutes away. There are other unique towns a short distance away worth a day trip (ie: Dorset, Port Carling ). Algonquin Park is about 45 minutes away.
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