Wonderful, Private 4 Bedroom Muldrew Lake Cottage
Located on pristine Muldrew Lake, just southwest of Gravenhurst (only a 5 km drive to town!) about 1 1/2 hours’ drive from Toronto. We are open for weekend or weekly rentals from May 1st until the end of October. We have a minimum one week rental for the high season months of July and August. We have many returning guests so we recommend booking early. The early bird gets the worm!
Four key features to look for in a Muskoka cottage rental (hint: we offer all four!):
1/ Exposure - Southwest exposures offering full sun right to sunset and fewer bugs (as the southwest prevailing winds blow them off the dock).
2/ Location - many cottage renters hide the fact that their cottage is located on an unassumed, pot-holed road, many kilometres from the nearest town. A cottage on a town-maintained, paved road, that is close to town offers ultimate convenience.
3/ Vista - a cottage with sweeping vistas, especially from on high, can be a glorious way to enjoy Muskoka Lakes.
4/ Privacy - Experienced cottagers know that a rental scenario is best enjoyed when you don't have tiny cottage lots with noisy neighbours all jammed together in a congested area, where guests are forced to listen to each others conversations and music.
This property is one of the most private around with over 600 feet of water front and 3 acres of mostly level, well-wooded land. This cottage, a bungalow with a unique waterfront, boasts south western exposure with mesmerizing sunsets. This cottage is equipped with a new 10' x 20' dock which is attached to a 8' x 16' floating dock with both deep water and a sandy beach area for the little ones.
We have renovated the kitchen adding ceramic tiles floor, a dishwasher, new fridge, new counter top and a new faucet. There is a large gazebo for a leisurely afternoon reading session, a sizable kitchen table with room to add a second table should more dining space be needed. There is a TV and DVD player and a large cabinet full of fun games to play.
The rental comes with a canoe with paddles, life jackets, 2 kayaks and a rowboat with oars. If you’d like to bring your own motorboat, there is a free boat launch .5 km from our dock. The living room offers a fireplace and sweeping views of the lake. On the sun-drenched wrap-around deck, there is a Bar-B-Q, a cast aluminum dining suite and plenty of Muskoka chairs for congregations.
Our natural raised stone area with a fire pit for evening bon fires is always popular with guests. Magnificent granite steps lead you down to the lake and to the dock and waterfront area.
Muldrew is a long (8 km), narrow lake with lots to discover for the adventurous. It's almost always calm for water skiers, warm for swimmers and lucky for fishermen. The local jumping rock is right on the property (but do you have the nerve to jump off?). Muldrew offers a piece of nature's heaven!
Please be considerate of the Great Blue Heron who has lived in our bay for the past 18 years. Muldrew is very scenic with narrow channels and lots of exposed granite. There are unlimited nature paths around the cottage and great fishing on this serene lake including small-mouthed bass, pan fish (sunfish and rock bass), catfish and the occasional, elusive pickerel.
The highly touted Muskoka Bay Golf Club is only 1.5 km away and Taboo Resort and Golf Club is also just a 10 minute drive as well. Shopping and dining at Gravenhurst Farmers Market and the Muskoka Wharf & boat launch are 5 km away. Go for a sail on the RMS Seguin or Wenonah steamships and experience Muskoka’s history and breathtaking scenery. There are excellent walking/riding trails and tennis nearby. See historic Bethune House, Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve, or the High Falls at Bracebridge.
Minimum 1 week rental during for July and August. Weekend or mid-week rates available in June, September or October. Guests are permitted within reason as long as we are informed in advance. A maximum of 8 guests are permitted. Pets are not permitted.