Title: Muskoka Waterfront Cottages: Beachfront Cottage Rentals in Bala, Ontario - 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 # Muskoka Waterfront Cottages: Beachfront Cottage Rentals in Bala, Ontario Vacation home in Muskoka Lakes with fireplace ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107760000/107758900/107758896/4c55bea3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107760000/107758900/107758896/26404734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107760000/107758900/107758896/1e0fff45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107760000/107758900/107758896/6bd1d4e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107760000/107758900/107758896/d1c3ec05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Lake Muskoka, Muskoka Waterfront Cottages: Beachfront Cottage Rentals in Bala, Ontario has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 601500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Muskoka Waterfront Cottages: Beachfront Cottage Rentals in Bala, Ontario Escape to the serene beauty of Muskoka with our charming beachfront cottage located in the heart of Bala, Ontario. Nestled among towering pines and overlooking the sparkling waters of Lake Muskoka, this cozy retreat offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled vacation, our cottage is the ideal destination. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/82000000/81992900/81992817/eb20caaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Great Escape! 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(Muskoka Lake Cottages#2) Port Carling - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 8.0 Very good 3 reviews CA $355 CA $588 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=81936237&PinnedHotelID=81936237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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=45.03275,-79.6489&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wi%7BqGrlceN%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40W%40S%40UBU%40U%40UBUBUBUBSBUDUBSDSDUBSDSDSFSDUFSDQFSFSFQFSFQFQHQHSFQHOHQHQHOHOHQJOHOJOHMLOHMJMJMLMJMJMJKLKJKLKLKJKLILILKLGLKLGNGLILELGNGLGNELENELENCNELCNCNCNCLANANCNAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40NBN%40N%40LBNBNBNBLDNBLDNDNDLDNFLFLFLDNHLFLFLJLFLJLHLHLJJJLJLJJJJLLJJLJLJLJLJLJNJLHPJLHNHPHNJNHPHPFNHPFRHPFPFPFRHPDRFRFRDRFRDRDRDRDRBTDRDRBTBTBRBTBTBT%40TBT%40T%40T%40R%40V%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FRAV%3FRAVATATATARAVCTARCVCRCTCTCRCTERETCRERETERERGRERGRGPERIRGPGRGPIPGPIPGPIPINKPINININKNINKNKLKLKNKLKJKLMJKLKJMLMJKJMHMHMJMHMHMHMHMDOHMFMFMDOFMDODODMDODMBOBODO%40MBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAMCOCOAOEMAOEOEMEOEMEOEMGOEMGMGMIOEMIMIMIMIMKMIKIMKMKKMMKKKKMKMMKKMKOIMMMIOKOIOKOIOIOIQIOIQIQGQIQIQGQGSGQGSGSGQESGSESGSESEUCSESEUCSEUCSCUCUCSCWASAUCWASAUAUAU%3FWAS%3FW%3FS%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Um_5yhx3Mo4QvapXwnGqGJzKcF8=) Bala, ON #### What's nearby - Bala's Museum - 5 min drive - 3.3 km - Lake Muskoka - 6 min drive - 5.1 km - Muskoka Lakes Winery - 8 min drive - 7.3 km - Lake Joseph Golf Club - 19 min drive - 22.9 km - Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 20 min drive - 20.3 km #### Getting around - Gravenhurst Station - 30 min drive - Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Clear Lake Brewing Co - ‬10 min drive - ‪Don's Bakery - ‬5 min drive - ‪Bala Falls Pub - ‬6 min drive - ‪Olivers Coffee - ‬14 min drive - ‪Hook and Ladder - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Muskoka Waterfront Cottages: Beachfront Cottage Rentals in Bala, Ontario pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Muskoka Waterfront Cottages: Beachfront Cottage Rentals in Bala, Ontario? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Muskoka Waterfront Cottages: Beachfront Cottage Rentals in Bala, Ontario? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Muskoka Waterfront Cottages: Beachfront Cottage Rentals in Bala, Ontario located? > Situated in Muskoka Lakes, this vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Bala's Museum and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Lake Muskoka. Muskoka Lakes Winery and Hardy Lake Provincial Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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