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Stewart Lake Retreat all the bells and whistles!

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Property grounds
Exterior
TV, fireplace, offices
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
MacTier, ON
  • Lake Joseph
    8 min drive
  • Silver Sand Lake
    14 min drive
  • Pine Ridges Golf Course
    33 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    60 min drive

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About the area

MacTier

Located in Georgian Bay, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Joseph and Baby Lake. .This beach vacation home is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Lake Muskoka and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Silver Sand Lake.

What's nearby

  • Lake Joseph - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 23 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Lake Joseph Golf Club - 27 min drive - 24.6 km
  • The Rock Golf Course - 34 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Lake Rosseau - 41 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bass Lake Road House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Light House Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tarbenders Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oviinbyrd Golf Club - ‬11 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.

Stewart Lake Retreat all the bells and whistles!

Summary:
This gorgeous family-friendly vacation home is the ultimate Muskoka retreat for creating summer memories that will last a lifetime! Situated on a secluded sandy beach bay on pristine, naturally spring-fed Stewart Lake! Family errands, ice cream expeditions & grocery runs are a breeze as the historic town of Mactier is a only a short drive or walk for most amenities.

The Space:
Exciting local day trips for the family include the renowned 30,000 island boat cruise minutes away in Parry Sound and Santa's Village in Bracebridge just 40 minutes away. You can't ask for much more from a Muskoka family cottage experience!

Situated on a secluded bay on pristine, naturally spring-fed Stewart Lake, this expansive 5+ bedroom 4.5 bathroom home has a huge wrap around deck with spectacular lake views & features everything you could ask for in a family vacation spot. The level lawn tapers down to a family fire pit area beside a private child-friendly sand beach with a shallow-water entry and sandy bottom. Parents and grandparents can watch the children play in the water seated comfortably and out of the sun in the breezy, waterside screened gazebo. Lots of room for children to run around and play outside. Great sun exposure on the dock from sunrise to sunset!


NOTABLE COTTAGE FEATURES
Covered Gas Grill / BBQ area 
TV
2 Screened gazebos, one off the master with a firetable!
Room Darkening Shades
2nd Fridge plus full deep freeze
Washer and Dryer
Fire Place

OUTDOOR ACTIVITES
Included with your rental:
1 paddle boat
1 canoe 
3 adult kayaks 1 child's kayak
Assorted life jackets 
Lawn games
Fire pit

BED & BATH CONFIGURATION:
Main Floor:
BED 1 Master queen sleeps 2
Ensuite 4 pc washroom with soaker tub and separate shower 

2 pc powder room
Upper floor:
BED 2 1 queen + single sleeps 3
3 pc ensuite with shower 
BED 3 queen sleeps 2
4 pc ensuite with shower tub combo
Lower:
BED 4 queen bedroom sleeps 2
BED 5 children's dorm 2 bunk beds 1 double/ twin 1 twin/twin

*Please note: A crib is available upon 'request' and give us a heads up as we need to set it up for you.
We have a video for this cottage on youtube! Search for Stewart Lake Retreat or ask us to send you the video and the 3D matter port tour.


PARKING
Outdoor parking for 6 cars

Speak with our cottage Concierge about additional fee for service add ons Catering, private chef services (proof of vaccination required), daily maid service, water taxis, yoga on the dock, boat rentals, trampoline and water lily rentals, grocery, wine and beer stocking and we can even arrange to have cocktails waiting upon your arrival. Whatever you need just ask! We want to make your time at the cottage as relaxing and fun filled as possible!

Guest Access:
The entire place will be yours for the duration of your rental!

The Neighborhood:
Located in Mactier, which has shops and restaurants and a rail museum, and just 25 minutes from Port Carling, the hub of the Muskoka Lakes with it’s trendy shops and restaurants plus numerous ice cream shops, this family cottage is the perfect spot for your summer vacation! With it’s full westerly views of Stewart Lake you will enjoy all day sun plus glorious sunsets.

AREA Stewart Lake is one of 100's of pristine lakes in the Muskoka region, famous as one of Canada's favourite vacation destinations. A world-class tourist and wilderness area, Muskoka, Ontario is a year-round cottage country Mecca. Located approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto, the area known as the Muskoka Lakes covers over 2,500 square miles of some of over 2,500 square miles of some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Well-known for its many large and pristine lakes, countless islands, granite outcroppings, dense forests, parks and towering pines, Muskoka has been a favourite Ontario tourist destination for over a century. No one who visits Muskoka is likely to forget the magic of this very special Ontario cottage country region. Muskoka is certain to charm you with its warm and friendly people. Surrounded by its many tranquil lakes, the pink granite rock of the Canadian Shield, and the warm hospitality extended by Muskoka businesses located in its many towns and villages, you will understand why, for generations, families, tourists and vacationers return again and again to cottage in Muskoka; to relive memories of the past and to create new ones for the future. Come to Muskoka and you may never want to leave!

Getting Around:
You will need a car to get here.

Other Things to Note:
This property has a $3,000 damage deposit which will be held on your credit card upon arrival to the property and released 7 days following checkout if no damage is found.

Interaction with Guests:
We are an email away if you need us!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Muskoka District Rentals

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grills
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 first aid kit
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

Kilty Cottage Perfect for Families!
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Stewart Lake Retreat all the bells and whistles! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kevin P., Fort McMurray

Stewart Lake
The place and area was nice and we all had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Darren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A positive experience overall
Our extended family spent a week here in August. While we enjoyed our stay and would recommend the location to others, there were a few shortcomings which we will also cite. Positives: 1) The house is large, modern, and provided ample space for those indoor days, and allowed each family to have some privacy 2) The beachfront is excellent. Nice and sandy, easy to walk out to the lake and enjoy a swim or play 3) The location offered a great deal of privacy. Not much traffic or noise 4) Enough lawn to have a small game of soccer or football 5) Amazing sunset and sunrise views, either from the dock or 1 of the 3 enclosed gazebos. 6) The owners were incredible to deal with. Very responsive and apologetic when issues arose. Key shortcomings: 1) Water, water, water. While the lake was incredible, we did have 2 issues with house water during our stay. Day 1 the well ran dry, and despite effective recovery plans from the owners, I would not expect this to happen with a premium rental. We were less impressed with the Muskoka Rental company, who took a more laissez-faire attitude. And on our last day, the basement plumbing became clogged. Again, not the end of the world with multiple bathrooms to use, but a nuisance nonetheless. 2) The only other drawback is the lack of proximity to other activities or events (or even restaurants). MacTier is a small town with a Foodland and an LCBO. To do anything of note required a 25-minute + drive. Not a show-stopper, but just an FYI
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
One week stay
Owners were great to deal with. Cottage is perfect for large families. The location of the cottage is a bit noisy with trains/traffic. Otherwise waterfront is accessible and beautiful. Would recommend for large families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanne D., Rockwood, ON

Liked: Cleanliness
All the bells and whistles!
Had a great time at this beautiful property! It has literally all the bells and whistles anyone could ask for in a vacation home. Water at the dock is very shallow but that was ok for us as we had 2 young grandchildren with us. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stewart Lake Retreat
Better than expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

kyle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved every single part of this property. The beach and water toys are excellent! All the little touches the owners put into this property is amazing and I really recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wade K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family time
Family vacation for a 60th birthday. Everything we could think of and more was at the cottage. Easy check in and out. Everyone had their own space and was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Deanne D., Rockwood, ON

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage!
Great vacation! Trains took a little getting used though.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hamed L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described
Cottage is very guest friendly and has everything thought out. Owners and the management company are very easy to deal with. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

GAVIN G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time has by all
Special place in a Muskoka . Gorgeous beach and property . Tons of water toys for all to enjoy . Super clean and well maintained. Owners couldn’t have been more welcoming !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Camillia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway!
My family and I loved everything about this beautiful cottage! It was very spacious and clean. There were a ton of games to play inside and activities to do in our backyard. The cottage has kayaks and paddleboats which were used almost everyday. We will definitely be staying here again and recommending this cottage to our friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Harold D., Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake house
The owners Merv and Barb were great as was the property. Nice breeze at the end of the lake and fairly quiet. Three generations had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

A good time was had by all! The Kilty Cottage is everything advertised and more.
The Kilty Cottage was just as described and perfect for our large group. Plenty of room to hang out together and enough space to spend some quiet alone time. I would recommend this cottage to any family having a multigenerational get together. The beds were comfortable and the whole house was well designed and cared for. The kitchen was well equipped and stocked with all the basics. The outdoors and lake were gorgeous. Lots of water toys - all put to good use by us. The photos are accurate but only hinted at the relaxing feeling you will come away with after some time spent in this beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Beautiful property with all the amenities!!
We stayed for a weekend for a family reunion and loved it. The cottage has all the bells and whistles. We loved having lots of space to spread out inside and outside of the cottage. Only downside was that there didn’t seem to be enough fridge space and the ice maker is very slow so bring your own if you want ice! Mostly definitely would recommend this cottage for large family gatherings!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

A wonderful place for our family !
We spent a week here with our 2 sons,2 daughter-in-laws, and 4 grandchildren ( 4 yaars and younger) . Home was very well equipped and such a nice touch to be able to use basic provisions like sugar, flour, spices etc. Kitchen was very well equipped - couldn't ask for more. We loved our dinners in the screened gazebo.The children loved the beach, the shallow water, the bin of toys - especially the big Tonka trucks. We all enjoyed the paddleboat, kayaks and canoe. Having bedrooms on 3 floors meant that we could all spread out .Everything was spotlessly clean. The only thing that prevents me from giving this 5 stars is the fact that the train yard in MacTier is very close and you can hear trains blowing their whistle and cars shunting during the night ! Otherwise, it was perfect .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016