Ready for a little adventure with all the comforts of home ? This true north log home plus bunkie has everything you need for your stay. Secluded but close to town it is the perfect romantic getaway or holiday with the kids with sunsets off the dock on Taylor Island Lake Muskoka. You have exclusive use of a 14 ft aluminum boat with new 3.5hp mercury four stroke engine to get back and forth to your car, go fishing or tour the area by boat.
The space
The cottage has two separate sleeping cabins on a large property with 200 ft of waterfront. It is located on Taylor island a 15 min drive from Gravenhurst. It is only accessible by water. The property has a steep slope with about 25 stairs from the water to the cabin. The main cabin (500sq ft ) has a bedroom living room , kitchen , bathroom , laundry area. The bunkie( 100sqft ) further up the hill from the cabin has a wellness studio including spin bike, TRX, and free weights below and king size bedroom above that is accessible by drop down ladder. There is a large flagstone patio next to the main cabin with a propane Bbq and outdoor fireplace. The six person hot tub is on a private deck steps away facing the water and pine trees. Our cottage is on Taylor island and is one of many on the island. We provide a aluminum fishing boat with a new 3.5 hp motor. It takes about 10 min to get to the marina by boat where you can park your car.
Guest access
Access the island in 10 minutes by our aluminum boat (included) with a new 3.5hp outboard or the local marina will pick you up and drop you off in one of their boats. One round trip by the marina is included with your stay.
Other things to note
There are two separate living spaces. The cozy true north log cabin 500sqft with full kitchen , bathroom and bedroom plus Vermont castings wood stove. There is seasoned wood provided around the back of the cottage and a bunkie further up the hill (100sqft ) situated in the trees with meditation area , gym and king size sleeping area upstairs. The bedroom in the bunkie is only accessible by drop down ladder and there is no washroom in the bunki. Guests have exclusive access to the aluminum fishing boat and new 3.5hp outboard motor . If you are not an experienced boater and don’t know how to operate a stern drive engine ( no steering wheel and pull start) the Marina will gladly shuttle you back and forth to the mainland by covered boat for a nominal fee. Please do not try to learn how to drive the boat during you stay small outboards even new ones can stall and flood and can put you in a potentially dangerous situation. The boat is 14 ft and is suitable fir use in protected areas of the lake. Lake Muskoka is a large lake and can get windy. Please do not go into the open parts of the lake. One round trip by the marina(or myself) to the cottage and back is included with your stay. Please note there are other cottages on the island it is not a private island but the property is private.
