Title: 5 bdrm, 4 bath, Lake Joe Island Property! Boathouse! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # 5 bdrm, 4 bath, Lake Joe Island Property! Boathouse! Lakefront cottage with a sauna and a hot tub ## Photo gallery for 5 bdrm, 4 bath, Lake Joe Island Property! Boathouse! ![Property grounds - 5 bdrm, 4 bath, Lake Joe Island Property! Boathouse! (Port Carling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/51000000/50996500/50996433/e16b8cea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - 5 bdrm, 4 bath, Lake Joe Island Property! Boathouse! (Port Carling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/51000000/50996500/50996433/54f3caa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, stereo - 5 bdrm, 4 bath, Lake Joe Island Property! Boathouse! (Port Carling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/51000000/50996500/50996433/ada0f76a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - 5 bdrm, 4 bath, Lake Joe Island Property! Boathouse! (Port Carling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/51000000/50996500/50996433/a1c6cbdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 5 bdrm, 4 bath, Lake Joe Island Property! Boathouse! (Port Carling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/51000000/50996500/50996433/5be49477.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Playfair Island offers a serene retreat on Muskoka's prestigious Lake Joseph. Enjoy the beautiful lake views and private surroundings with a gradual walk down to the boathouse and waterfront, featuring 492' of shoreline, multiple outdoor seating areas, and an upper-level boathouse deck with an outdoor living room set. The cottage boasts two wood-burning fireplaces, including one in the great room and another in the boathouse kitchenette. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms2880 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Kitchen - Dryer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### 5 bdrm, 4 bath, Lake Joe Island Property! Boathouse! PLAYFAIR ISLAND AREA Playfair Island with its beautiful forests and pristine water is located on Muskoka's prestigious Lake Joseph, one of the three big lakes in Muskoka. Conveniently located to enjoy the Muskoka area by boat, with access to lakes Rosseau and through the Port Carling locks to Lake Muskoka. A short 5-minute boat ride to Gordon Bay Marine to your mainland parking point and 20 minutes drive or boat ride to Port Carling for local shopping, high-end dining, and the Port Carling farmers market. PROPERTY PLAYFAIR ISLAND's main cottage is surrounded by towering trees, giving you beautiful lake views and privacy with a gradual walk down steps to the boathouse and waterfront. It is an ideal landscape for guests of all ages to enjoy with ease. The property has 492' of waterfront, multiple outdoor seating areas at the boathouse dock to lounge and catch the sun throughout the day. Off the main floor of the cottage is the wrap-around cottage deck. From the lower level, walk out to the stone encased fire-pit with surrounding chairs. The dock features ample seating for the whole group to assemble and enjoy the all-day sun, including an outdoor living room set and umbrella on the upper-level boathouse deck, as well as a bbq, four Muskoka chairs and two loungers at the dock's edge. The 2-slip boathouse includes an upper-level kitchenette with a sink, mini-fridge, wine fridge, and portable electric burner, providing easy access to snacks and drinks throughout the day. Perfect swimming conditions with a sandy walk-in at the beach and deep water at the end of the dock. INTERIOR MAIN COTTAGE KITCHEN Features fresh bright cabinetry, island breakfast bar, and stainless appliances DINING ROOM Dining room table seats 8 GREAT ROOM Sofa, loveseat, leather chairs, wood-burning fireplace BOATHOUSE Kitchenette with mini-fridge, wine fridge, sink and a high efficiency wood fireplace. The lower level of boathouse contains a sauna BEDROOMS | BATHROOMS MAIN COTTAGE MAIN FLOOR Bedroom 1 - King (Primary) Bathroom 1 - 4-piece ensuite with stand-alone shower and jacuzzi tub Bedroom 2 - Queen Bathroom 2 - 3-piece bath with stand-alone shower Bedroom 3 - 2 Twins Bathroom 3 - 3-piece bath with stand-alone shower BOATHOUSE Bedroom 4 - King Bedroom 5 - Queen Bathroom 4 - 4-piece bath with tub NOTABLE COTTAGE FEATURES East Exposure with Sunrises Outdoor upper and lower level seating areas at the boathouse 2 Wood-burning Fireplaces Sandy shallow walk-in area Deep water off dock Sauna OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 2 Kayaks 2 SUPs Firepit Badminton Set INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS This cottage is equipped with Roku Player This cottage is not equipped with air conditioning or a generator All properties are outfitted with Jayne's 5-Star Quality White Linens, BBQ, Unlimited Internet/WIFI, Smart Tv(s), Laundry Facilities, Dishwasher, Drip Coffee Maker, Vacuum and Cleaning Supplies. The linens and turnover fee is $1,260.00 per rental Please note that this property is located on an island with no vehicle access. If you require a boat rental please contact our concierge team. Boathouses, Bunkies and 3 Season Muskoka Rooms not habitable from Thanksgiving-Victoria Day Weekend Outdoor furniture is not out from Thanksgiving-Victoria Day Weekend Water toys are not available Thanksgiving-Victoria Day due to safety concerns PARKING One mainland parking spot at Gordon Bay Marine COTTAGE RULES Maximum 10 guests Non-smoking cottage Pets considered, must sign pet waiver Check-in time 4:00 pm Check-out time 10:00 am ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 2,880 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101870000/101869600/101869539/49d72a91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic cottage with expansive views over north Lake Jo. 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Security Deposit is taken 1 day prior to arrival ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 80509 Vrbo Property ## About the area ![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%7C45.19781%2C-79.77954&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yQoseoIgiUw6L16jaRZItVLWXd0=) Port Carling, Ontario #### What's nearby - Lake Joseph \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Baby Lake \- 5 min drive \- 2.1 km - Lake Muskoka \- 23 min drive \- 24.5 km - Muskoka Lakes Winery \- 26 min drive \- 28.2 km - Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve \- 43 min drive \- 49.1 km #### Getting around - Parry Sound Station - 26 min drive - Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Memories of Muskoka - ‬10 min drive - ‪Rocky Crest Resort Patio - ‬8 min drive - ‪Loretta’s Bakery & Marketplace - ‬9 min drive - ‪H & H Marina and Restaurant - ‬19 min drive - ‪Mctier Legion - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 5 bdrm, 4 bath, Lake Joe Island Property! 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