[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Hideaway - Waterfront Cottage with private dock on Porter Lake - Muskoka Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22710000/22708900/22708859/c1ba2d7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22710000/22708900/22708859/209123ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22710000/22708900/22708859/7264b406.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22710000/22708900/22708859/5e9440a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22710000/22708900/22708859/4afc06e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Hideaway Cottage, near Bala in Muskoka, offers an idyllic getaway. Wood floors and a tile woodstove create a cozy atmosphere while the dock on the quiet lake and 70+ acres of private woods invite you to unwind amidst nature. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 132000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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 Hideaway - Waterfront Cottage with private dock on Porter Lake - Muskoka Hideaway Cottage is a lovely and private all-season cottage near Bala, Ontario in the heart of Muskoka. This is a family-friendly house that we use ourselves when it is not rented. Wood floors, a BBQ, a dock on a quiet lake and 70+ acres of privacy make this the ideal escape in the spring, summer or fall. Cook on the BBQ, play in the large backyard, lounge in the hammock, roast marshmallows at the fire pit, go for a swim in the lake, or just plain old hang out. The amenities make your stay easier. There's a fully equipped kitchen with new induction stove/convection oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, espresso machine and drip coffee maker. The living-dining area is L shaped with a cathedral ceiling. The dining area seats 12. The living room is bright with windows overlooking the woods and the lake, and there is a tile woodstove. The main level master bedroom has patio doors opening to a deck looking out through trees to the lake. Two bedrooms that accommodate 7 people and a play area are upstairs, perfect for the kids. Linens are included. There's a Muskoka Room (a screened in porch) overlooking the back garden, with a dining table and seating for 4. The ground level has been recently renovated: there’s a bright bedroom with a queen-sized bed with an intimate view of the woods, a 3-piece bathroom, and a games room/tv room with a sectional sofa and pull-out double bed. There are DVDs, board games, books and cards, puzzles, etc. and also a high chair for those who are still at that age. Access your Netflix and other streaming services accounts on the smart TV. Did we mention the air hockey table? Location, Amenities, Conditions: On Porter Lake - very quiet - no motorboats or other motor craft permitted. Canoe + 3 kayaks + 2 stand up paddleboards Games & toys available for kids. Outside fire pit and marshmallow forks are included! Bring s'mores! What's Nearby: Town of Bala and Bala Falls Near Bala’s stores, restaurants, TD Bank, LCBO and Beer Store, library and skating arena. Concerts at Kee to Bala Downhill skiing Mount St Louis Moonstone Johnston's Cranberry Marsh Muskoka Steamship Cruises in Gravenhurst (30 minutes away) Hardy Lake Provincial Park with great walking trails (15 minutes away) Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve (only 15 minutes away). Restrictions: No pets on the property. No smoking. No hunting on the property. Summer rentals: 1 week or longer only. Cleaning is included. The cottage is on a small and quiet private lake, with about 1,000 feet of frontage on each side of the lake. Swimming is primarily from the dock, with plenty-deep water that is usually quite warm in the summer. There are 3 kayaks, 2 paddleboards and a canoe for exploring and you'll find lots of lifejackets on site for adults and kids. There is a treed slope down to the water; a mix of Canadian Shield and grass. The water is about 2ft deep at the shoreline and then deepens to more than 12ft deep at the end of the dock. The lakebed is firm to soft sand/gravel/rock bottom. On site there are tons of books for both adults and children, a variety of board games, and toys for young children. Play soccer in the backyard or have fun playing volleyball, bocce ball or croquet. A hammock in the backyard overlooks the garden. Bring your fishing poles - there are lots of bass in the lake. This reservation has a flexible cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 14 days prior to the check in date. A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 14 full days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 14 days prior to check-in. Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, no pets. No smoking indoors and no littering. Rules for disposal of garbage must be followed. Fires must be moderate in size and in outdoor fire pit only. No additional overnight guests without permission. Renter assumes liability for any and all damages including damages by family or guests. Important limitations of liability: \- swimming, boating, hiking, skiing, encounters with wildlife (there are bears, poisonous snakes, etc. in Muskoka), walking on lake ice, use of BBQ or fire pit, and other outdoor activities may be hazardous and may present a risk of injury. \- The cottage -- including the surrounding property and any boats, life-jackets, barbeque or other items on site (collectively the "furnished cottage"), are provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. \- We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. \- In no event shall the cottage owners ("we", "us") be liable for any direct, indirect, special or consequential damages, or any other damages of any kind whether in an action in contract, tort (including but not limited to negligence) or otherwise, arising out of or in any way connected with the use or inability to use the furnished cottage. \- In no event shall the aggregate liability of us -- whether in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence whether active, passive or imputed), product liability, strict liability or other theory -- arising out of or relating to the use of the furnished cottage, exceed any compensation you pay, if any, to us for access to or use of the furnished cottage. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Dock - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 7 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118710000/118703400/118703343/fbe850e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Muskoka lakefront,private sand beach ,cosy-family cottage Port Carling - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=118703343&PinnedHotelID=118703343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=69783842&PinnedHotelID=69783842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sauna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78070000/78067200/78067129/37c4a210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Cottage on a lovely small lake in the heart of Muskoka Minett - 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Stays are Saturday to Saturday. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as The Hideaway Cottage Muskoka Bala Ontario The Hideaway Cottage Bala Ontario Muskoka ## About the area Located in Muskoka Lakes, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Port Carling Wall and Gravenhurst Narrows Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Muskoka and Hardy Lake Provincial Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding. [Visit our Bala travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bala.dx6352608) [View more Cottages in Bala](https://www.expedia.ca/Bala-Cottages.d6352608-aaCottages.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%7C45.00890%2C-79.62710&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=20yONzi2KZknGirmBpY6BsppRPw=) Bala, ON ### What's nearby - Lake Muskoka - 14 min walk - 1.1 km - Bala's Museum - 5 min drive - 1.3 km - Hardy Lake Provincial Park - 13 min drive - 9.0 km - Muskoka Lakes Winery - 14 min drive - 8.6 km - Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 23 min drive - 16.6 km ### Getting around - Gravenhurst Station - 26 min drive - Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 36 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Clear Lake Brewing Co - ‬6 min drive - ‪Don's Bakery - ‬15 min walk - ‪Bala Falls Pub - ‬12 min walk - ‪Hook and Ladder - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Pearl - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Hideaway - Waterfront Cottage with private dock on Porter Lake - Muskoka pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Hideaway - Waterfront Cottage with private dock on Porter Lake - Muskoka? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Hideaway - Waterfront Cottage with private dock on Porter Lake - Muskoka? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Hideaway - Waterfront Cottage with private dock on Porter Lake - Muskoka located? > This family-friendly Muskoka Lakes cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Muskoka and Bala's Museum. Hardy Lake Provincial Park and Muskoka Lakes Winery are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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