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Winter relaxation getaway lake front Muskoka cottage with spectacular views

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Utterson, ON
  • Place, Nutt Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Mile Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Muskoka Lakes

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Nutt Lake and Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course. .This cottage is 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Lake Muskoka and 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Lake Joseph.
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What's nearby

  • Nutt Lake - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Three Mile Lake - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Lake Rosseau - 12 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Dee Bank Falls - 13 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bent River Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kelly Kitchen - ‬31 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.

Winter relaxation getaway lake front Muskoka cottage with spectacular views

Wake up to glistening lake views and the sounds of nature at this peaceful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage on beautiful Skeleton Lake. Perfect for families or couples, this charming Muskoka retreat offers a private dock, fire pit, and kayaks for unforgettable days on the water — and cozy evenings under the stars.

Located just minutes from Utterson and a short drive to Huntsville, this home blends rustic charm with modern comfort. Whether you’re sipping coffee on the deck at sunrise or roasting marshmallows by the fire, you’ll feel a world away — yet close to everything Muskoka has to offer.

❄️ Winter Wonderland

When the lake freezes and the snow blankets the trees, the cottage transforms into a Muskoka winter paradise. Spend your days skating on the ice, snowshoeing through forest trails, or exploring nearby snowmobile routes. In the evenings, warm up inside or gather around the outdoor fire pit for hot chocolate under a star-filled sky.

Close to Hidden Valley Ski Resort, Arrowhead Provincial Park’s Ice Trail, and charming Huntsville’s winter markets, this cozy lakeside cottage is the perfect place to embrace the magic of a Muskoka winter.

✨ The Space

Bedrooms: 2 comfortable bedrooms (1 queen, 1 double + bunk setup — sleeps up to 6)

Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms with walk in showers

Living Area: Bright open-concept with vaulted ceilings, lake views, and cozy seating

Kitchen: Fully equipped with stainless appliances, Keurig + drip coffee, dishes, cookware, and family-style dining area

Outdoor Living: Walk out to deck and BBQ, dining area overlooking the lake

Private Dock: Swim, fish, or take the kayaks out for a paddle (spring–fall)

Fire Pit: Lakefront seating for magical campfire nights

Pet-Friendly: Well-behaved pets welcome (please mention when booking)

🛶 Amenities

High-speed Wi-Fi

Smart TV

Washer + dryer

Ceiling fans & heating

Board games + books

Kayaks + paddles

Life jackets (various sizes)

Fire pit with seating area

Outdoor dining set + BBQ grill

Lots of parking

🧭 Location

Situated on pristine Skeleton Lake, one of Muskoka’s most sought-after clear-water lakes. Enjoy excellent swimming, boating, and fishing right from your dock.
Just:

10 minutes to Utterson

20 minutes to Huntsville, Port Sydney, Rosseau & Bracebridge

Close to hiking trails, waterfalls, local markets, and classic Muskoka restaurants.

🪵 Good to Know

Linens, towels, and starter supplies (soap, coffee, paper goods) provided

Firewood provided

Quiet hours 11 p.m.–8 a.m. (respect for our peaceful lake community)

💫 Why Guests Love It

✔️ Private, family-friendly lakefront setting
✔️ Spotless, fully equipped cottage
✔️ Perfect location between Huntsville & Bracebridge
✔️ Magical sunrises and stargazing nights
✔️ A true four-season escape — swim, skate, ski, or simply unwind
✔️ Owned and operated by a local Muskoka family
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Must be hypoallergenic and well trained

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cottage Cottage
Cottage Muskoka Lakes
Cottage Cottage Muskoka Lakes

Winter relaxation getaway lake front Muskoka cottage with spectacular views Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Location To Welcome Fall

We stayed at Stephanie’s cottage for a weekend. The cottage is clean and comfortably allows two couples (or a family) to enjoy the beauty of a quiet cove at Skeleton Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

wayne c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

We were in the area for a wedding and wanted a place that was secluded and quiet. This cabin hit it out of the park, check in was easy, Steve checked with us each day to see if we needed anything and the fishing off the dock was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stephanie has put together a good cottage right on the lake. It’s a beautiful, calm setting with a well done cottage. Ideal for a couple or a family looking for a quiet vacation with some water activities. Just as a constructive feedback, the kitchen could be better stocked. Will visit again for sure!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The four of us enjoyed the cottage and the location. Unfortunately we got a lot of rain one night and it really dampened our outside happy hours. But we had a great time with the amenities in the cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What an amazing place. Located right on the lake with your own mini beach and dock to jump off. I loveed the split with bedroom being upstairs with the fantastic lake view. Very comfortable queen bed and a great tiled shower with lots of hot water! Great bonus besides the bbq and firepit (wood supplied) were the stars at night, it's been a very long time since i've seen the Milkyway and that many. Definitely a bookmark and a place I'll be going back too!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021