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Beautiful Custom Built Muskoka Boathouse!

Wake up to serene lake views then spend your days exploring sandy swimming coves and quaint shops.

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Property grounds
TV, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Custom Built Muskoka Boathouse!

Boathouse living offers beautiful panoramic views of the lake from every side. Enjoy peaceful nights as you listen to the soothing sound of the water/loons in our upper scale boathouse, built directly on the water of popular Skeleton Lake. Known as 'Muskoka's Best Kept Secret', in the heart of Muskoka, Skeleton Lake offers sandy swimming coves, great fishing, water sports, hiking and warm summer sunsets.
Our beautiful custom built boathouse is a rewarding treasure located at the end of a 3 kilo winding cottage road, and is very cozily decorated with antiques, has an open concept living room with queen size pull out sofa, dining room and fully equipped kitchen (incl. dishwasher/microwave). There is also a flat screen/satellite TV(DVD ). A separate bedroom offers a gorgeous view of the lake while lying in the queen size bed. There are lower docks on both sides for swimming and shade as well as a large upper deck including several Muskoka chairs for sun tanning and BBQ for your outdoor cooking. There are two kayaks, canoe, paddle board and swim toys to enjoy your travels around the little islands that are seen from the boathouse. Fishing rods are available. There is a boat slip available. Please review documentation for appropriate boat size. A boat launch is only one bay away! -Please note we also have a two bedroom cottage on Skeleton Lake. You may find this property under VRBO#1861565 in addition to a 3 bedroom under VRBO#2414219.
Skeleton Lake is 10 minutes from Diamond in the Ruff Golf Course, as well as a 18-20 minute scenic ride to the villages/towns of Port Carling, Rosseau, Bracebridge and Hunstville where you can enjoy exploring all of the quaint shops and summer time markets.
Please note that seasonal rentals both spring and fall are a minimum of 3 nights. The high season (end of June to Labour Day) is a minimum 1 week rental. The boathouse is set up for one adult couple and two children under the age of 12. Two children under the age of 12 stay free. There is an additional charge of 75.00 per person per night for two adult couples. Maximum number of people is 4. We are open from the Canadian May long weekend until Canadian Thanks giving. We are closed in the winter months. We are unable to confirm the reservation without the mandatory attached rental agreement returned. Please refer to the attached rental agreement for detailed information required to rent the boathouse. (attached to this web site under house rules). High Season rents from Friday to Friday. The boathouse is available for mature adults over the age of 25.

Property manager

L. Tyssen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Muskoka Lakes, ON

What's nearby

  • Skeleton Lake - 9 min walk
  • Nutt Lake - 3 min drive
  • Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course - 6 min drive
  • Dee Bank Falls - 12 min drive
  • High Lake - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bent River Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • Jimmy hatz cottage cookhouse
  • ‪Muskoka Lunch Box Cafe & Bakery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Billy's Cambosse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taste Buds - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Custom Built Muskoka Boathouse! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Custom Built Muskoka Boathouse!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Custom Built Muskoka Boathouse!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Custom Built Muskoka Boathouse! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Skeleton Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Nutt Lake and Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course. Dee Bank Falls and High Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Beautiful Custom Built Muskoka Boathouse! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Beautiful Property
Celebrated our anniversary here and couldn't have asked for a better experience. We love the area and this was the perfect way to enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette S.

Boathouse Vacation
A unique experience. Wonderful views, sunrise, sunset. Lovely accommodation it felt comfortable and like home almost immediately. Be prepared for the 35+ steps, in stages, down to the boathouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Relaxing and location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Boathouse. It was well equipped with everything we needed. We hope to return to beautiful Skeleton Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reema B.

Heavenly!
The boathouse and Skeleton Lake exceeded all of our expectations. We've stayed on lake Muskoka and lake Rosseau several times before but this neither of them compare to this experience. The home was clean and well appointed, the location is pristine, and we never wanted to come out of that water! Thanks Lorrie and our hosts for a wonderful, personalized, week. It was just what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Evan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disappointed
Construction going on the whole time, wasn’t honest about people being there taking the boat out and poor experience of the owners etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor S., Ottawa

A great getaway
The boathouse was the perfect getaway for the week. The property was exceptionally clean, comfortable and everything was in its right place. Very quiet and beautiful sunrises and sunsets with sun all day. Lake is pristine and clean. Host was great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C., Mississauga, Canada

Authentic Muskoka Experience!
Wow! What an incredible week it was at the Boathouse on Skeleton Lake. It was absolutely beautiful, and our stay was everything we had hoped for! Super comfortable, great communication with the rental manager, equipped with everything we needed! We will absolutely be going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

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Totally awesome
Can’t say enough about the boathouse. All pros absolutely no cons. We already made plans to return next year. Thanks to everyone for such wonderful hospitality!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V., London, Canada

Beautiful boathouse
Beautiful place on a beautiful lake. Maybe the best Muskoka rental we’ve had. The only issues were the very steep and rough lane into the cottage and the many, many steps from parking down to the boathouse. Carrying heavy coolers and suitcases down and then back up was a hell of a workout!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Signe H.

All-round Spectacular
This beautiful boathouse is a gem….clean and spotless, beautifully built and decorated, spectacular views, and fully stocked with all needed amenities including a variety of water toys. The hosts were so helpful and responsive, even coming by boat to ensure we settled in alright. From the sunrises to the sunsets, this was a perfect place to relax, recharge, play in the water and watch an assortment of wildlife. We can hardly wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Antonio A.

good
great boathouse! great views......cottage road to boathouse a bit dicey and bringing your stuff from car to boathouse a challenge...especially for the older folk... too many stairs and steps
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Ultimate Weekend Getaway
This is really a special place ... spectacular views, clean, comfortable & unique! The boathouse is beautifully designed & easily accommodated our family of four adults! The hosts surpassed all expectations & offered a personal introduction & tour of Skeleton Lake! So many water toys to enjoy lake living at it's best! So perfect ... I don't know whether to recommend it to everyone I know, or keep it a secret!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

STEPHANIE P., Toronto, Canada

Beautiful boathouse
We really enjoyed our week at the boathouse. It's clean, very comfortable and well equipped for cooking. The views are incredible and swimming off the dock is pristine. It was peaceful and quiet, very relaxing. We'd love to return! The only thing we would ask in advance of our next stay is whether the main cottage is being used to host other guests - towards the end of our week it was occupied by a group of friends and this affected the quiet/privacy - but overall, it was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melody I.

Quintessential Muskoka...
WOW!! So beautiful, from the perfect location and vistas, to the absolute attention to every perfect detail within the boathouse! Clearly the renovation and the property are a labour of love, we will definitely return. Melody.Quintessential
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Peggy F.

Beautiful and Cozy
We enjoyed our stay. The property was just as described. The lake is beautiful and extremely tranquil. Stars were spectacular. The kitchen is well-stocked with dishes, etc. but you will need to provide everything else other than salt and pepper. There is dish and dishwasher soap but bring your own bath/hand soap. I don’t recommend having more than two people staying here, unless it’s your children. We would gladly return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W., Kingston, Ontario

Summer at the Boathouse!
Our family of four enjoyed a wonderful week at the Boathouse. It is a beautiful space, inside and out. We made good use of the kayaks and canoe, exploring the shoreline in both directions, and all of the pretty islands off-shore. The cliffs over by Rosebud Island are spectacular! Fantastic swimming off the boathouse dock, with deep, crystal clear water. We also really enjoyed all the decks, which allow you to 'follow the sun' from morning until evening. The cottage itself was very clean and comfortably furnished. We had never spent time before in Muskoka, and definitely see now why people describe the lakes and forests there in such glowing terms! Lots of wildlife, with resident beavers swimming under the boathouse and along the shore each day, a pair of loons off-shore, herons, osprey and lots of blue jays, chick-a-dees and what we think may have been pine siskins in the forest along the shore. Our daughter and son-in-law were delighted to see a bear, foraging in the forest, one evening as they walked along the cottage roads after dinner. Next time, we will take bells to attach to our clothing for after-dinner walks! All in all, a wonderfully quiet, beautiful setting and a restful and relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Fantastic
Wonderful property surrounded by water. Fit and finish of the boathouse were immaculate. Furnishings were well chosen. 2 caveats: there are a lot of steps from the parking; there s no stove/oven
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kostadin d.

Great place!
This is a very clean and charming cottage/boathouse. The water in the lake is very clean and great for swimming. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

Muskoka Magic
My husband and I stayed for our honeymoon and it was perfect. The boathouse was very clean and had everything we needed. The location was perfect with it being right on the water and near enough to a few towns to go sightseeing. The property manager was very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. We will absolutely be back next year for our one year anniversary.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Beautiful and unique
It was the perfect get away for our small family. Lots of swimming, fishing and relaxing. The lake is clear and beautiful. The views are breathtaking. We kept the windows open so we could enjoy the sound of the waves while in the boathouse, it was wonderful. The boathouse is beautiful with quality furniture and is very clean and well kept. My advise is to pack light, the stairs down to the boathouse and then up to the entrance are a workout. Lorrie was wonderful to work with, she was well organized and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Summer Boathouse Getaway
Property was very clean and well equipped . The lake was crystal clear and the scenery was amazing .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marnie F.

Wonderful views
Beautiful place to stay and get away from it all. Quiet lake great for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. Close to Bracebridge, Huntsville and Port Carling. Excellent hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Excellent Getaway Weekend
A lovely property right on the water! Very relaxing and quiet. It was a fall adventure so even when it rained we had an enjoyable time because the interior of the boathouse was lovely. We made the most of the kayaks, canoe, and paddleboard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

40th anniversary
Beautiful setting on Skeleton lake but unfortunately it was rainy and very cloudy. We did get some hiking in and went to some excellent restaurants. Our host was gracious and offered

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Great time!
Very cute place with pretty decor - great to be right on the water. Beautiful sunrises & sunsets. Lovely kayaking & canoeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021