Big Family Vacation Cottages

If you like to share your vacations with family or friends, then renting a cottage is a great option. Just think about it. A standard three bedroom cottage with comfortable accommodation for one family, could cost up to $1500, depending on location and waterfront quality. If you are willing to share, then a higher end property with upgraded features and facilities could easily be within reach, with rates starting at around $2300. It doesn’t take a mathematical genius to work out the value in this. The cottages featured here all sleep up to 10 people and cost less than $3000 per week.

Just yesterday, I visited two exceptional cottages – both in the Bancroft area and both of them log homes that would accommodate up to 10 people. One had five bedrooms, two bathrooms, fabulous views over the lake, sandy and shallow walkout, and a hot tub. The second, on Finnegan’s Lake near Coe Hill,  is still being completed, but it was clear it will be a beautiful cottage/home. With magnificent cathedral ceilings, a spiral staircase, pine clad sun room, multiple decks, a sauna and hot tub, this is going to be a top seller. This one has three large bedrooms, three bathrooms, a guest cabin, sauna and hot tub. Finnegan’s Lake is quite small but it has been voluntarily designated a no-motor lake by the cottage owners, so peace and quiet is guaranteed.

We are also delighted to announce that the owners of Sylvan Sunset will have completed the renovations on the adjoining cottage by the summer. The smaller cottage was very popular last year particularly due to the sandy beach and fantastic western outlook. The extended cottage will have (in total) five bedrooms, three baths, two kitchens; two living rooms, and decking across the front of the property. We’re really excited about this one because two families can vacation together, but each have their own private space.

Discovery Villa has always been a favourite with our guests. The traditional Georgian Bay cottage is located within walking distance of the town of Penetanguishene, but has lots of privacy and great waterfront on the Bay. This suits families who don’t want to be too isolated but like the proximity of activities and the local attractions such as Discovery Harbour, and the 30,000 Islands cruise boat. Boat rental is available close by too and many of our guests here have enjoyed a day out on the Bay in a rental boat.

Regular readers of this blog will notice I mention Murphy’s Retreat a lot! There’s a reason for this. When I visited this cottage, I was blown away by the pool room – and I don’t mean by a pool table. The indoor pool here is 40′, with a 10 person hot tub attached and it’s a magnificent feature. The property doesn’t have waterfront, but it’s a 10 minute drive to a sandy beach and good swimming. For people who like to take day trips, this is a superb location with Ottawa and Montreal accessible within an hour to an hour and a half, and the US border a mere 10 minutes away.

For something really unique, Beechwood Island offers wonderful acccommodation in a delightful Gloucester Pool location. The former hunt lodge, and island hotel, is now a great family cottage and with six bedrooms and several living areas, is spacious enough so no-one will feel crowded. The extensive property has lawned and wooded areas; docks for sitting and watching the passing boat traffic; a mini island with a diving board, and a sauna. You’ll need a boat to get here and if you don’t have your own, Muskoka Boat Rentals might be the solution. They will transport a boat of your choosing to the marina which is a five minute ride to the island.

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