The Yellow Cottage - Modern Rustic, SW Exposure, 315' Shore, Scandinavian Sauna! | Cottage in Ontario
5 Bedroom Cottage in Bala, Ontario
KEY FEATURES...
- Large private property with over 300' shoreline on Lake Muskoka
- 5 Bedrooms (3x King, 1x Queen, 2x Twin XL)
- 4 Bathrooms
- All day sun, south west exposure
- Starlink Internet
- 10 Person Scandinavian sauna!
- Lakeside Deck with lots of dock space, lili pad and floating raft
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Welcome to "The Yellow Cottage", a true Muskoka getaway! Both Kevin and Jackie have been coming up to Muskoka our entire lives and we feel very grateful to call it our home. The Yellow Cottage is along a point of land that has been in our family since the early 1940’s and after 5 generations, we still choose to spend as much time as possible at the cottage. The Yellow Cottage was built in 2004 and over the last four years Kevin has fully renovated each and every room. It has been a lot of work but a hugely rewarding experience for our family. We have spent so much time trying to provide a happy, peaceful feeling and we are excited to share this with you. We love our cottage and we hope you do to!
The Yellow Cottage is an amazing 4 season, 3660 sq. ft modern rustic cottage on Acton Island (road accessible via Acton Island bridge) in the heart of Muskoka. It is situated on a long quiet bay perfect for any water sport, and only a 10 min boat ride to Bala, and 20 min boat ride to Port Carling. It's south-west exposure means you'll get sun all day long capped off by beautiful sunsets that beam in through the screened in Muskoka and Living rooms. Touches like the hand crafted wood floors, selection of handmade furniture (both created by Kevin), clean simple and modern rustic trim, and the easy flow of the layout will help make any family getaway a relaxing and fulfilling experience.
Starting down at the lake, there is an expansive on-land deck with two built in cargo-net style hammock beds right at the waters edge, with a long finger dock with amble boat parking. There is an 8'x 8' floating swim raft off shore, and both an easy shallow entry with stairs, or deep water off the end of the dock for jumping off of. The deck offers a sweeping view of the bay and out to the main channel past Muskadasa Island, and enjoys all day sun right to sunset. The typical breeze keeps the bugs away much of the season, and provides a great respite from the heat on warmer summer days. Up from the dock area is a terraced fire pit with fire ring and some firewood provided. Sit around and roast marshmallows, or just enjoy the fire light on the trees, and when you're done, we've made it easy by providing a tap and hose right at the pit for dousing the fire.
The open concept main floor which includes the kitchen, dining room, living room, and screened in Muskoka Room provides a large space for spending time together and brings the outdoors inside being surrounded by windows on all sides. Open the two sets of full wall french doors to let the breeze gently flow through on warmer days, or bask in the warm light of mid-afternoon winter days. The main floor also has a separate "parlour" complete with writing desk, games table and seating also surrounded by large windows. The 100 year old french doors allow you to close it off to the house allowing you to sneak away for some quiet time.
The upper floor has a common 3 piece bathroom with a sliding glass door stall shower, and three bedrooms. The "Upstairs Master" includes a 4 piece en-suite with hanging barn door made of 80 year old Hemlock which also makes up the large feature wall behind the hand made pine King sized platform bed. The room provides a tree-house like experience because of the two large 6'x6' windows that make up the majority of the front wall. Pull out a book and curl up with a blanket on the settee by the windows. The second bedroom is a good sized room with a view of the lake and a queen sized iron bed. The third bedroom, also good size, provides two Twin XL sized beds, extra long for adults, but still great for the kids.
The lower floor includes the Theatre / Rec Room, Laundry facilities, a large 3 piece bathroom with glass shower stall, and two more bedrooms including the "Downstairs Master". The rec room is complete with 75" 4k TV, live edge counter, hand crafted coffee table, and large couches, The 4th bedroom in the cottage has a large handmade timber frame King sized bed and matching side tables, with a great ground level view right out to the lake. The Downstairs Master has its own large platform style King sized bed, double his and hers closets, and a private patio out the sliding glass doors which also provide a stunning view of the lake.
The Yellow Cottage - Modern Rustic, SW Exposure, 315' Shore, Scandinavian Sauna! is located in Bala. The Yellow Cottage - Modern Rustic, SW Exposure, 315' Shore, Scandinavian Sauna! provides accommodation, featuring Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, among other amenities. This Cottage features Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, to make your stay a comfortable one.
The Yellow Cottage - Modern Rustic, SW Exposure, 315' Shore, Scandinavian Sauna! has 5 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bala has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Bala, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Ceiling fan
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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Towels provided
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Jetted bathtub
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1+ bathrooms
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Soap
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Shower
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Bed sheets provided
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5 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Dining room
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Wood stove
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Paper towels
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Ice maker
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Coffee grinder
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Dishwasher
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Electric kettle
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Near laundromat
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Beach sun loungers
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Beach towels
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Car required
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Note from host: Please smoke outside only and do not litter butts.
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Smoke-free property
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Hardwood flooring in public areas
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Rock climbing nearby
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Ice skating nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Fitness facilities nearby
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Boat on site
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Jet skiing nearby
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Golf nearby
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Golfing on site
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Scuba diving nearby
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Snow sports gear
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Water tubing nearby
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Tennis on site
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Kayak on site
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Water sports equipment
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Stereo
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Games
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Music library
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Books
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Video library
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Arcade/game room
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DVD player
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Unit size: 3680 sq ft (342 sq m)
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English
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Near the bay
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Near a health or beauty spa
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On the lake
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On the waterfront
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Near a hospital
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Desk chair
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Desk
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Office
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Children's books
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Children's toys
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Children's dinnerware
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Highchair
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Children's games
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Playground
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Phone
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Concierge services
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Free WiFi
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Free firewood
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Outdoor furniture
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Barbecue grill
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Dock
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Garden
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Balcony
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Firepit
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Deadbolt lock
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Fire extinguisher
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Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
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Sauna
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: only registered guests are allowed at the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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