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Great Location and Fun For Everyone!

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Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
Dining
Pool
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Port Carling, ON
  • Place, Lake Rosseau
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mirror Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Carling

With a stay at this cottage in Muskoka Lakes, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Muskoka and Lake Rosseau. .This cottage is 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from Santa's Village and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Mirror Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Rosseau - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mirror Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Muskoka - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 17 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 33 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 39 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Juicery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Olivers Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Teca Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great Location and Fun For Everyone!

WE DO NOT PROVIDE SHEETS, DUVETS OR TOWELS. Pillows, pillow & mattress protectors are provided. Linens can be provided for an extra cost.

NOTE: If you are. five-star guest, search "The Port Carling River House" for additional savings.

The River House is well suited to young and old alike. Situated on one acre of level land and with 330' of waterfront, the single level residence can sleep up to seven people in its two bedrooms (one with a Queen bed, and one with a convertible Twin/King and Chaise/Single), a sunroom with Double sized sofa bed, and Double sofa bed in the living room. The house is a true shabby-chic cottage, yet it has heat, electricity, running water, and other comforts of home. However, the house is not what you've come for!

With its strategic location on a one acre point of level land, and surrounded by 330' of water, you get practically every exposure from the dock with the exception of true West; though due to the shape of the neighbouring River Delta, there are excellent sunsets from the dock through the summer.

The cottage itself is set back only 20 feet from the water at the front side, and boasts a large side yard (towards the dock) and a huge back yard. Historic placement of the cottage on the land, and some well placed mature trees, afford quite a bit of separation from the neighbours. You have all the privacy of a Muskoka cottage with easy access to the urban amenities of Port Carling.​

At night, you can sit under the magnificent Muskoka stars, listen to the loons call, or enjoy a quiet campfire. ​

You can relax on the large dock, or in the new five-person hot tub, and possibly see the historic steamship Segwun or Wenonah go by, or enjoy the parade of antique boats that travel the river. Fishing from the dock or birdwatching can be excellent as you watch the sun go down over the river delta, and the kids can play on the level land with shallow water at the shoreline.

The dock is an oversized, steel structured dock with 400sq ft of decking. As well, for your boating enjoyment, there is a protected slip in which to moor your boat, and enjoy uninhibited swimming off the front.

A ten minute boatride can take you to either Lake Muskoka (direct), Rosseau, or Joseph (through the historic Port Carling Locks). Paddle directly across the river (about 200 yards) to the best playground in Muskoka at Hanna Park, which also hosts the local Farmer's Market on Thursdays. There is a boat launch, small walking/biking trail, volleyball court and great beach at Hanna Park as well.

Take a short drive, or paddle into Port Carling for great shopping, gourmet food, and amazing nightlife. For some longer excursions, the River House is a fifteen minute drive from numerous excellent hiking trails, and a half hour drive from the Towns of Bracebridge or Gravenhurst.

You are responsible for your own cleaning, such that our cleaners can focus on sanitization, and you will be subject to additional charges if the property is not left in the condition to which you arrived. Damages must be reported to the owner immediately.

Amenities at the River House usually include but are not limited to:

A Fully Furnished Cottage Household
Fridge
Stove
Dishwasher
Microwave
Toaster
Coffee Maker
Kettle
Propane BBQ
Pillows, pillow and mattress protectors provided (sheets, duvets and towels are NOT PROVIDED, but are available at an extra cost)
Dish linens provided
Cutlery
Dishes
TV
Roku
DVD Player
Cleaning supplies
Mid-speed WiFi
Bluetooth radio/CD player
Hot water
Propane fireplace and space heaters
Ceiling fans
Fire pit (wood not provided)
Free parking
Private land
Hot tub
Waterfront
Beach access
Etc

We are not able to provide boats of any kind, but there are local rentals available if planned in advance.
Guest access
Recreational amenities include:
330' Waterfront Location
Outdoor Fire Pit (wood not provided)
Large Dock
Shaded Land
Deck Furniture
Picnic Table
Level Land
Life Jackets and limited water toys

Local amenities include:
Shopping
Restaurants
Farmer's Markets
Trails
Beaches
Playgrounds
Recreation Centers
Boat and canoe/kayak rentals
Waterski/wakeboard School
Golf
Tennis
Bars
Live Music
Museum
Scenic Adventures
Water Falls

NOTE: VRBO initially lists rates in USD. For Canadian funds please select CAD at the top right of the page.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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Great Location and Fun For Everyone! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to go to get away, cottage was clean and very comfortable, host was amazing, very welcoming, hot tub was fantastic and placed in a great spot to see the river while you relax
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gotta say, no downside to sitting in the hot tub and watching the stars at night and boats go by during the day. And we had perfect fall weather. So restful. This place was as advertised and then some.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter W.

Arrival was tough. Arrived and had incorrect code for entry plus no cell service. Gained entry with assist from neighbor after 1 hour plus.Location was nice, accommodations basic and just ok. Dock was nice, as was hot tub. No sheets, towels, blankets was inconvenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great location, close to town, on the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage 2025

We love coming up to this cottage. 3 times now. We will be back again! Great destination seadoo rides. Port Carling and area is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay so much!The property is private, although you have neighbours they can’t be seen from within the trees property The private dock was awesome and we spent so much of our time on it. Our kids were able to catch bass and pike from the dock We brought our own kayaks and paddle boards and went right across the water to the beach which was perfect for swimming. The water is pretty busy with regular boats going by. The cottage kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need from coffee maker. To pots and pans. ( we brought our own as we weren’t sure ) they had coffee filters to fit the machine Paper towel dish soap cloth dish tables all provided. There is 3 bedrooms the main room had a queen size bed 2nd room had a single bed with a chaise chair 3rd room is a sitting room with a bed that pulls out to a couch. ( this room would be better with a bed we thought personally ) The living room had a tv and some dvds but we didn’t use any of this. The cottage itself is small, they have done some updates inside, the cottage was clean. You do need to bring all your own linens, towels. The had a fire pit and some cut brush for burning we did bring our own fire wood. They also supplied chairs around the fire areaPlus a picnic table The cottage is only 5 minute drive to port carling we went in and ate at the local restaurants on the water. And walked through the shops We loved our family stay here and would love to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Hélène L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superbe expérience

L’endroit propose un site propice pour profiter de la nature. Il se situe très près de la rampe de mise à l’eau ce qui facilite grandement l’expérience. De plus, il est près de tous les services tels que restaurants, épicerie…Nous avons passé d’agréables moments en famille.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and beautiful dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cottage in an amazing spot!

This cottage is perfect for small families. It's in a perfect spot. Theres a nice little beach across from the cottage that also has a large playground for toddlers and older kids.It was fun to watch all the boats cruise up and down going to or coming from Port Carling. The dock is well designed for your boat and swimming!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the water, beautiful location for us. Spent the weekend kayaking, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for a family getaway.

We were very happy with the cottage. Being right on the water was great and the huge dock was nice for sitting in the sun watching the boats go by. Very rocky shoreline so a spot to more easily walk into the water would be a good addition. We had a great time and would love to come back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We loved our stay. Perfect location right in the hub of the big 3 lakes. Great for boating with the public boat launch right across the river from the cottage. Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need plus the added bonus of a waterside hot tub for evening relaxation. If like sitting on the dock and waving to passing families in their fancy boats then you'll love a summer weekend stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boater's Paradise

Amy was wonderful host and ambassador for the Port Carling/Muskoka area making some great suggestions as to sights to see. The cottage was well equipped and comfortable and the hot tub was a bonus!. Any hicups we had were quickly addressed and corrected. One of the best features was sitting on the large dock with a refreshment in hand and watching the antique boats cruising by, all in all a great location for a relaxing holiday, thank you Amy,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reem M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage

The host is absolutely amazinggg, the cottage is clean and spacious, beautiful dock and property, have been 3 times already and will definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great 10 day escape

Enjoyed our stay. The location and cottage is as advertised. 5 min paddle to Port carling and right across from Hanna beach. Great big dock and while it’s quite busy travel way for boats it was still easy enough to find times to swim.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our recent week-long stay at River Cottage left much to be desired. Despite the property’s potential and scenic location, its placement on a particularly busy section of the lake detracted from the tranquility we had anticipated. The issues we encountered were numerous and significant:       1.    Cleanliness: The cottage was not properly cleaned prior to our arrival; we found dirty dishes left in the oven, and all windowsills were full of bugs and spiderwebs.       2.    Electrical Issues: The electrical outlets in the bedroom and on the exterior of the cottage were not functional.       3.    Odor and Vermin Problem: A pervasive and unpleasant smell permeated the cottage, which was later identified as coming from a dead rodent in the walls. The property owner acknowledged that vermin frequently enter the walls and die. Although a maintenance person provided us with four air fresheners, this was insufficient to address the underlying problem. We also observed mice entering and exiting the building throughout the week, which was concerning and unpleasant.   4. Laundry machine broke. We fixed it. 5. Structurally this building is falling apart inside and out. OVERALL misleading property HOW it has over 4 Stars is seriously questionable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

sharon c.

Liked: Cleanliness

River time away

Amy communicated with us about the property when we had any questions. We enjoyed our time on the large dock, around the fire pit, and around the kitchen table. So close to Port Carling and other attractions. Thank you Amy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness

An absolutely wonderful time

Our stay at the property was fantastic. Amy was very helpful in communicating with us about what to expect and remained responsive throughout. The property gave the kids plenty to keep busy with and the huge dock space gave everyone a great place to swim, sunbathe, fish and just have fun. Thank you for sharing your place with the world - a wonderful place to relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet cottage on the lake

Great location with lots to do. Unfortunately the weather wasn't on our side so we didn't get to swim in the lake however we got some fishing in and some nibbles. The cottage has everything you need, just bring some linens and food. Lots of great small businesses in town as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location and super quiet. Even on a Labour Day weekend. Loved our stay. And our dogs loved the stay too. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing cottage, everything as advertised.

The property was beautiful, great view of lake with privacy. The hot tub was a great addition, everything you could need was supplied. Definitely will be booking for a longer stay next summer. Thank you very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Dock and Hot Tub

Amy's location with the property jutting out on the lake was by far the best of all the cottages there. You really could enjoy the lake and the dock being so far out on the lake was a really cool experience. The views were spectacular, and there were even some leaves turning adding to the colour. The hot tub given the temperatures were a bit on the cool side was put to good use. Our family was very comfortable there and being so close to Port Carling was so convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orson M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location for this nice rustic cabin

Our family had a very nice stay at this property. It has everything you need. The location is great, it is right across the beach, it has an amazing dock where you can sit and watch boats go by and it’s very quite and peaceful. We had a small boat that fit perfect on the dock, we were able to take it into Port Carling on a 5 minute ride to go shopping and to restaurants. It was very convenient. It has plenty of chairs to sit on the dock, as well as around the campfire. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reem M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

Clean cottage and amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

Second time staying here. Everything you need in a simple cottage get away. Large dock for sun bathing. Nice large yard for activities. Hot tub is a great addition to the fun. Thanks for the comfortable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023