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# Sandy Shores on Lake Joe

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

## Photo gallery for Sandy Shores on Lake Joe

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled on the shores of Lake Joseph, Sandy Shores offers a tranquil Muskoka cottage experience. Enjoy expansive lake views from the covered porch, warm up by the large river rock wood burning fireplace on cool evenings and take advantage of a playground for kids to roam.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 164000 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Air conditioning
- Gym

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Sandy Shores on Lake Joe

Summary:  
Sandy Shores is a classic Muskoka cottage absolutely perfect for your family vacation! Located on sheltered Townsend Bay, Lake Joseph, this cottage boasts clear waters, sandy shores, sunset exposure and lots of gently sloped land for kids to play and roam. Situated on 6 acres of land near the end of a quiet road, Sandy Shore offers essential privacy with plenty of opportunity for quiet walks through the woods and along the tree lined country lane way. The road is open all year and Sandy Shores has deeded right of way to use the entire roadway from the cottage to Peninsula Road.  
  
The Space:  
Designed with families in mind, there’s a playground and bunkie for the kids, a coach house for the young adults to chill, a two-bedroom boathouse for quiet reflection or waterside gatherings and a finely finished cottage with a Muskoka room, expansive covered porch, separate family room, spacious dining room for relaxed meals and evening discussion and a large river rock wood burning fireplace for cool evenings. 3 TV's with satellite service are located as follows: Family room, master bedroom and boathouse. On the main floor you will find a master bedroom oasis with it's own private ensuite bath featuring a soaker tub and a walk in shower. Upstairs there are three guest bedrooms with a shared 4 pc bath plus there is a children's room with two twin beds, a two bedroom boathouse and a loft over the garage with it's own bathroom. The Main cottage has full AC and the boathouse and loft have portable AC units.  
  
Townsend Bay is away from the main channel of south Lake Joe. It’s a safe place for kids to learn boating and water skills or for people who prefer to swim or wade in calm waters. There’s plenty of shallow water with sandy bottom. Deeper water off the dock and a swim platform with diving board. The water is about 4 feet deep at the edge of the dock and deepens to about 8 feet. To the left of the dock & for the entire dock length plus 20 to 25 feet wide the area is clear and has a beautiful sandy bottom. At the side of the boathouse is a purpose installed ramp for PWC’s and inside there is a large boatslip plus another slip outside. There’s also a bathroom at dock level as well as one upstairs in the boathouse. The large deck provides full sun or shade. It’s a great place for waterside living and perfect Muskoka sunset evenings. Inside the cottage you will find wide plank pine floors, tasteful wood trim and traditional bead board. Both reflecting Muskoka history and current life at the same time, Sandy Shores is the kind of cottage where family memories are made from generation to generation. A perfect year round cottage, it serves as a getaway throughout the year.  
Sleeping configuration:  
Main Floor Primary 1 King, sleeps 2 with 4 pc ensuite   
Upper Guestroom 1 Queen, sleeps 2   
Upper Guestroom 2 doubles, sleeps 4   
Upper Guest room 2 singles. sleeps 2   
Coachhouse 1 queen, 1 single sleeps 3   
Boathouse 1 Queen guest room & ,2 singles in 2nd guestroom sleeps 4  
  
Guest Access:  
The entire place is yours for the duration of your stay!  
  
The Neighborhood:  
Located in the heart of Ontario’s cottage playground, the cottage is close to the Lake Jo Club, Port Sandfield and the JW Marriott, Sandy Shores offers the best of Muskoka cottage lifestyle: calm waters, sunsets, golf, fine dining, yoga and family time. Port Carling, the hub of the Muskoka Lakes with its trendy shops and restaurants plus numerous ice cream shops. This family cottage is the perfect spot for your summer vacation! With long lake views of Lake Rosseau and all-day sun this family cottage is the perfect spot for your summer vacation! With it’s full westerly views of Lake Rosseau you will enjoy all day sun plus glorious sunsets. Lots of room for kids to run and play and swim with a shallow sandy area at the shore and big open lawns. Cruise the big three lakes by boat, and explore the bays and inlets by kayak or paddle board. Enjoy walks, running, and cycling on the hilly cottage roads. Wind down at the end of the day with a campfire by the lake and build summer memories to last a lifetime!  
  
Getting Around:  
You will need a car to get here.  
  
Other Things to Note:  
Please note we will place a hold of $5000 onto your credit card at check in we will release the rest of the payment 7 days after check out.  
  
Interaction with Guests:  
We are an email away if you need us!

## Property amenities

### Beach

- On the beach

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 8 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 4.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Entertainment

- TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Office

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request

### Location highlights

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

### Things to do

- Gym
- Optional golf privileges

### 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Bed sheets changed on request
- Bulk dispensers for toiletries
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Garden
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
- Towels (changed on request)
- Unit size: 4,000 square feet
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets

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## 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

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:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### Rules

2023 House rules include: All potential guests must complete a rental application where you will be asked to provide a full guest list, ages of all...

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Note from host: Free

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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 and a first aid kit

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

### Property is also known as

6349a76ec7eb360031dca2ed

Sandy Shores on Lake Joseph \~ Luxury Cottage Boathouse

Sandy Shores on Lake Joseph Luxury Cottage & Boathouse Cottage

## About the area

Located in Muskoka Lakes, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Pine Ridges Golf Course and The Rock Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Muskoka Sports and Recreation and Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. [Visit our Muskoka Lakes travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Muskoka-Lakes.dx553248635740523284)

[View more Vacation homes in Muskoka Lakes](https://www.expedia.ca/Muskoka-Lakes-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635740523284-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.15359%2C-79.67770&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4HDVWQxRIceBAtWtel-FyTXXcdo=)

Minett, ON

### What's nearby

- ![A channel on Lake Joseph, Ontario, on a bright summer's day.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976196883/d60417e9-6bd9-4958-8e2f-0b9730352e8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lake Joseph  
1 min drive \- 0.8 km
- ![Two adirondack wooden chairs on dock facing a blue lake with clouds reflections](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352605/3dda65cb-7dbe-4dc7-8469-d9cb3a7e7efb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lake Muskoka  
19 min drive \- 17.8 km
- ![One of the coolest places ever. The road is incredibly sketchy (like really sketchy), and it's smaller than I expected, but amazing.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635940036710/801e35a2-73ab-443e-a524-93ec206328ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve  
40 min drive \- 46.8 km
- Lake Rosseau  
1 min walk \- 0.1 km
- Muskoka Lakes Winery  
23 min drive \- 25.8 km

### Getting around

- Muskoka, ON (YQA)  
52 min drive

### Restaurants

- Bass Lake Roadhouse  
23 min drive
- Olivers Coffee  
13 min drive
- The Juicery  
15 min drive
- Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint  
14 min drive
- Turtle Jack's Port Carling  
15 min drive

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## Sandy Shores on Lake Joe Reviews

## Reviews

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### Exceptional

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