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Lake Muskoka Escape Family Cottage- McVittie Island relaxation with amenities

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10178 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Lake Muskoka Escape Family Cottage- McVittie Island relaxation with amenities

*** Booking Spring/Summer 2024***

+++ Boat access only, this beautiful island property awaits you! +++ Boat provided with rental. 2 min from mainland.

Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath custom built log waterfront cottage! This property provides island privacy! In true Muskoka fashion experience a 2 min boat ride (boat provided) from the designated mainland parking lot to the large private dock located in front of the cottage. If need be we will happily meet you upon arrival. Bring your own boat and launch for free to access cottage and lake amenities.

Waterfront escape on McVittie Island - Lake Muskoka! Located 10 minutes from downtown Bracebridge. Cottage memories will begin on this island paradise boasting 220 feet of sunset exposure 4 bedroom+loft, and 2 bathroom log home retreat with wrap around covered porch!

This cottage is fully stocked and comfortably furnished. All bedroom, bathroom and kitchen linens are provided for your stay. We also have basic spices, olive oil, tea and coffee provided with compliments.
This is a family friendly cottage, and is not suitable for party weekends.

Enjoy the large dock surrounded by shallow water, ideal for young kids and deeper water off the front of the dock. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space for playing, entertaining, and relaxing. Main floor laundry, fully equipped kitchen and various water toys (2 paddle boats, 2 kayaks- one single and 1 double seated) 2 SUP boards to explore.

The property is level and private; complete with all the amenities such as: propane BBQ, fire pit and lots of outdoor seating to name a few. Soak up the sun all day on the dock, enjoy fishing, swimming and boating on Lake Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph. Evenings around the fire, a sunset sky each night await you!

Boaters bringing your own boat have access to the beautiful Muskoka Lakes via the free boat launch located at the same parking area with ample parking for trailers.

Boat Rentals are available at Matchless Adventures 705-710-1900, Northern Lakes Marina at 705-706-7096 or Muskoka Boat Rentals at 705-687-1400.

Open fires in fire pit only please & check burn restrictions for area before you arrive. Fireworks are not permitted. Please leave the cottage as you found it, tidy and with all garbage disposed of per the check-out checklist. The initial cleaning fee pays for professional cleaners to prepare the cottage for you. A check-out clean may be arranged for an additional fee; otherwise you are expected to leave the cottage as you found it, clean and in tidy condition.

Check-in at 4pm. Check-out at 11am.
Sleeps 8-10 people. Ideally for families or 8 adults Max.

Bath towels, Linens and Wifi included.
Please brink your own beach towels.
Cottage is on lake water. Please bring your own drinking water. We do supply various size lifejackets however, you may prefer to bring your own lifejackets to ensure proper fit - as per boat bylaw.
No Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties, no events.
No smoking
Family Dog welcomed with fee

All potential guests must complete a rental agreement.
Please specify when booking if you have a boat licence and/or if bringing your own boat.

Any questions can be answered by phone, email, texts at any time.
We will greet guests upon arrival on check-in date, however won't interact with our guests during their stay unless it is necessary.
Exterior surveillance camera on premises.

100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 60 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling between 30 and 60 days before check-in. Otherwise, no refund will be issued.

Property manager

Andria

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,920 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 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 and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Map
ON, Bracebridge

What's nearby

  • Lake Muskoka - 1 min walk
  • Santa's Village - 4 min drive
  • Muskoka Brewery - 15 min drive
  • Taboo Golf Course - 29 min drive
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 23 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chuck's Roadhouse Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bracebridge Hall - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Muskoka Escape Family Cottage- McVittie Island relaxation with amenities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake Muskoka Escape Family Cottage- McVittie Island relaxation with amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Muskoka Escape Family Cottage- McVittie Island relaxation with amenities?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Muskoka Escape Family Cottage- McVittie Island relaxation with amenities located?

This family-friendly Bracebridge cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Muskoka and Santa's Village. Muskoka Highlands Golf Course and South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Lake Muskoka Escape Family Cottage- McVittie Island relaxation with amenities Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family review
Andria was amazing to deal with. We loved our visit and will be back. Definitely worth it. Thank you Andria.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
We had a great time. Very impressed how clean everything was. The owners were great to deal with. We will be booking again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Restoration
Our stay on McVittie Island was magical. The house was very comfortable and we were made to feel very welcome. I believe that the place was more peaceful as it had to be accessed by boat. It was wonderful to be close to nature and enjoy seeing deer and other wildlife in the garden. We enjoyed the BBQ, s'mores over the firepit, watching the stars on the dock and the water of course.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing all around
What a beautiful property and amazing experience we had. The host, Andria was so welcoming and very responsive to all our questions. Before arriving we were given some friendly reminders which saved us from missing some important things that made our stay even better. Andria left us a nice welcome package and the cottage was super clean and spacious. We had plenty of room for our kids and lots of water toys to choose from which was great for our kids. The fire pit was cozy with nice seating prearranged and the large yard was perfect for playing soccer, volleyball, badminton and they had a trampoline as well. Our kids were never bored including our teenagers and who paddled over to Patterson Kaye for a snack. My wife and I felt relaxed the entire time and will definitely be returning again next year. This is the perfect spot for families. Thanks for making our summer vacation so special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway in Muskoka
We enjoyed a nice extended weekend and had great weather with 2 families (including 2 toddlers and young kid). The winner was the trampoline, big yard and fire pit. Nice log cabin, good space for 2 families. The kitchen could use a little TLC, but it all worked out. We did have some inconveniences. Boat transfer was smaller than we thought as the original boat was getting repairs, which meant multiple trips to get over. The new gas tank for the BBQ wouldn't open unfortunately, and no tools to help with that, so we had to get creative with our meals. But Andria was a very responsive and helpful host. We even paddle boated across to enjoy a nice lunch at Seasons.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eli S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay
The property wasn't clean enough when we arrived, so we had to clean it ourselves. On the first day of our stay, we experienced water issues on the property, which meant we didn't have water for the entire first day and the following day as well. The furniture in the property were so old and dirty and we didn’t like to sit on them, outside was good and we stayed mostly outside of the property. The property manager was nice and acccomadate us for early check in, she was so responsive., we appreciate her.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maaz H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great stay, weather wasn't great but thats in no ones control. Hosts were wonderful. There was a slight delay in the check-in process which was slightly frustrating but otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Weekend with friends
Nice place, quiet and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage getaway
Beautiful weekend getaway. Hostess was easy to reach and cottage was very clean and spacious. Would come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great friends trip
Me and a group of friends stayed at the cottage and had a great trip. The cottage was clean and had lots of equipment for lounging or water recreation. Andria was very helpful and communicated quickly to support us with any questions we had as well as during the check-in and check-out processes. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Muskoka Cottage Experience
My friends and I had a wonderful time on McVittie Island! Andria and John were extremely welcoming and helpful getting us checked in and were quick to respond with any questions. The cottage was clean and tidy and we got tons of use out of the provided kayaks and paddle boards! Location is perfect as Bracebridge is a quick 10 minute drive away for any shopping or exploring the town. We will certainly be looking to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun weekend
Me and my family stayed at the lovely Mcvittie for a weekend. Beautiful and well maintained cottage. Above all our host Andria was beyond lovely and welcoming. Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little bit of Heaven
Wonderful week of rest and relaxation!! Andria is wonderful! We will be returning. Thank you for sharing your home Andria.

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Very cozy.
More storage space would be appreciated in the kitchen fridge and cupboards. Fridge/freezer had a lot of leftovers from previous renters and most cupboards were full which made it difficult to locate space to store food. We had a great cottage getaway. Great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B., Elmira, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful oasis on a island
An absolutely lovely experience. There is every amenity on the property. Perfect for children. My toddler loved every moment of our vacation. Andria was responsive and kind. Highly recommend

8/10 Good

Suzanne L., Toronto, ON

Lovely cottage!
Lovely cottage, easy to get to, clean and well stocked. The owner's were quick to respond to a couple of queries regarding the washing machine and Netflix, friendly and helpful - thanks! Would definitely stay here again! Suzanne
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

Rustic log cabin with a true 'camp' like experience
The cottage is lovely... it's a log cabin with no bells or whistles. Its fully stocked with all of the basic necessities like linens and dishes. It is smaller then it appears in the photographs but there are 3 good size bed rooms and one enormous master suite. There was nothing luxurious about the cottage... most everything is old and there are many things that could use repairs. There's also some safety concerns about the property; the stair case had a railing but no spindles and at the very top a small person could easily fall and seriously hurt themselves, the staircases going into the lake are slime covered and VERY slippery.... multiple people in our group fell, and the dock is uneven and looks like its sinking on the one side. The lounge chairs on the dock are very old and torn, we couldn't use them, but there are 2 kayaks and 2 paddle boats that are in great shape and we used them often! The 'beach' is not sand... it's muck and weeds. The shower in the cottage is awful! The cottage is boat access only which at first seemed really cool but the charm quickly wore off as you needed things from town or simply needed to get to your vehicle... ultimately the cottage is a true 'camp' like experience... we had a wonderful time there and truly enjoyed the atmosphere. One thing to note is the traffic on the water in front of the cottage... it sits directly at the mouth of the access to lake Muskoka and boats are constantly passing by... its definitely not private for being on an island! All in all I'd rent the Harvey cabin again but wouldn't bring my 2 year old back there...

10/10 Excellent

Chang L.

Wonderful
This is the best cottage we ever been. My kids and friends all loved it. Thx John and Andria a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Relaxing, quiet retreat
Very enjoyable family vacation spot. Kids loved kayaking. Enjoyed fishing too. And the cottage was spacious and kitchen was stocked with anything required for cooking, just bring food! We loved every minute at the cottage and loved lake life!

8/10 Good

A. S.

Es war eine wunderschöne Zeit in einer beeindruckenden Gegend
Das Feriendomizil liegt atemberaubend auf einer Insel in der bezaubernden Seelandschaft. Das Holzdeck am Wasser, die Kanufahrten, die Blockhütte, der Sonnenuntergang und natürlich auch die Menschen, die wir getroffen haben, waren großartig.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018