Title: The Real Muskoka Experience - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Real Muskoka Experience Lakefront cottage with balcony and fireplace ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78050000/78046300/78046245/9ac62ee6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78050000/78046300/78046245/92f8003f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78050000/78046300/78046245/e9f67322.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78050000/78046300/78046245/ba5750c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78050000/78046300/78046245/e72ba332.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities at The Real Muskoka Experience. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 111400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Real Muskoka Experience Beautiful log cabin on Lake Muskoka! Located right off Acton Island road, minutes to Port Carling and Bala. Bathrooms are newly renovated. Large dining room and spacious kitchen. Real stone fireplace is the heart of the home. 15 foot ceilings in the great room. Airy Muskoka room with a 4 piece set, perfect for cards or cocktails. Watch the morning sun rise on the deck overlooking the dock or have the morning coffee on the dock with long views! Paddleboards and Kayaks are ready for fun on the water all day. Sun is on the deck and dock all day! Deep water off the dock, perfect for fishing or jumping in to cool off. There is a lake side sauna for your enjoyment. It is wood fired. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69790000/69783900/69783842/4655fd50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Muskoka Waterfront Retreat Port Carling - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=69783842&PinnedHotelID=69783842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95860000/95853200/95853160/4a2df098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 5 bedroom waterfront cottage. 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Do not leave piles of garbage at the top of the driveway. The town will only take 2 bags. Take it to the dump around the corner at 1174 everleigh rd. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.060833,-79.61951&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:iy%60rG%7Ct%7DdN%3FW%3FS%40W%3FU%40U%40U%3FUBU%40U%40U%40UBSBWBSBUBUBUBSDUBSDSDSDUDSDUFSDSFQDSFSFQHSFQFQHQFQHQFSHOHOJQHOHOHOJQHMJOJMJOJMJMJMJKJMLKJMLKLKJKLILKLKLGLKLGLILGNGLILGLENENGLELENENELCNCNCNCLCNANCL%3FNANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FNBL%40NBNBNBLBNBLDNDNDLDNFLDLDNFLHLFLFNHLFLJLHLHJJLHLJLJJJLLJJJLLJJLJLJNJLHLJNJLHPJNHNHNHPHNHNHRFPHPFPHPFPFRFPFRDRFPFRDTFRDRDTBRDRDRBTDRBTBTBTBRBV%40R%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FV%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATATATATCTATATCTCTCRCTCTERCTERETCRERERGRETGRGREPGRGRGPGPIPGPIPGRIPINIPININIPKLIPKLKNINKLKLKLKLMLKLKJMJKLMHMJMHKLMFMHMJMFOHMHMDMHOFMFMDODMFODOBMDOBMBOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOCOAMCOCOCOCMCOEOCMEMGOEOEMGMGMIOEMIMIMGMKMGMIMMMIKKMIMKKMMKKMKMKMKMKMKMKOKOIMKQIMIQIOKOIQIOGQISGQIQGQGQIQGSGSEQGSESGSEUESESESEUCSEUCSCUCUCSCUCUCUAUAUAUCU%3FUAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=99Zoaea6tO1b3c7Y9kpuUO4PZLY=) Muskoka Lakes, ON #### What's nearby - Lake Muskoka - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Muskoka Lakes Winery - 4 min drive - 2.6 km - Lake Joseph Golf Club - 14 min drive - 17.4 km - Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 21 min drive - 23.6 km - Santa's Village - 34 min drive - 45.7 km #### Getting around - Gravenhurst Station - 32 min drive - Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Clear Lake Brewing Co - ‬13 min drive - ‪Bass Lake Roadhouse - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Juicery - ‬12 min drive - ‪Olivers Coffee - ‬10 min drive - ‪Don's Bakery - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Real Muskoka Experience pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Real Muskoka Experience? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Real Muskoka Experience? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Real Muskoka Experience located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Lake Muskoka and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Muskoka Lakes Winery. Bala's Museum and Lake Joseph are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question