[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) Waterfront cottage in Muskoka Lakes with patio ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82100000/82098600/82098593/cc550849.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82100000/82098600/82098593/2959132d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82100000/82098600/82098593/d73bb6db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82100000/82098600/82098593/e5ca188b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82100000/82098600/82098593/3da83620.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the Muskoka room or unwind in the open plan living room and kitchen with a huge picture window at this Cottage Country retreat. Bring along your furry friends, as pets are welcome, and enjoy nearby hiking trails and local brewery. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) The perfect place to stay for a break in Cottage Country! Relax in the open plan living room and kitchen with huge picture window or cozy up in the Muskoka room to enjoy the fresh air. 4 bedrooms plus a pull-out couch leaves you ample space to bring all the friends and family you want. 10 min drive to Bala, close to local hiking trails and brewery. Pet friendly, crib available. Please note there are a lot of stairs leading from the cottage down to the waterfront. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27157800/27157742/1d062026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Muskoka Cottage with Sandy Beach Port Carling - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=27157742&PinnedHotelID=27157742&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108040000/108035300/108035300/7ce5928a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bala Vida Cabin - Steps to Lake Muskoka w/ pond, fire pit & cedar barrel sauna ✌🏼 Bala - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=108035300&PinnedHotelID=108035300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106950000/106945400/106945395/e22ab93e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Classic 'Muskoka' Cottage MacTier - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=106945395&PinnedHotelID=106945395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68440000/68437400/68437361/0ca05768.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront on Lake Muskoka! 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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=45.02623,-79.64545&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_azqG%60wbeN%3FW%3FS%3FW%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40U%40SBWBSBUBUBUBSDSDUBSDSDUDSFSDSFSDSFSFSFQFSFQFQHQHQFQHQHQHOHQHOHOJOHOJOHOJMJMJOJMJMLKJMJKLMJKLKLKJILKLILILILILINGLGLGLGNGLENELENGLENCNCLCNENANEL%3FNCNANAL%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%3FN%40N%40NBN%3FLDN%40NDNBLBNBLDNFNDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLJLFLHLHLHLJLHJJLJJJLLJJLLJJJLJLJNJLJLHNJNJNHNHNHNJPFNHPHPHPFPHPFPFPFRHPDRFRFRDRDRFRDRDTDRBRDTDRBRBTBTBTBRBV%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATATATATATATCTATCTCTCRCTCTCRERETCTERERERGRERERGRGRERIPGRGPGPIPGPIRINIPGPKNINIPILKNKNINKLKNKLKLKLKLMJKLMJKJMJKJMHMJMHMHMHMHMHMFOFMFMFMFOFMDODODMDOBMBODOBOBMBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FOAOAM%3FOAOAOAMAOCOCOCMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMGOGMGMGMGOGMIMIMIMIMIMKKIMKMKKKMKKMKKMMKMKMKMKMKOIOKOIOKMIQIOIOIQIQIOGSIQIQGQGQGSGQGSGSESGSESGSESESESCUEUESCSCUCUCSCUCUAUAUCUAUAUAUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=08VGJZdEjWoZMecpQr8F2NGnMGI=) MacTier, ON #### What's nearby - Bala's Museum - 15 min drive - 8.0 km - Muskoka Lakes Winery - 19 min drive - 12.0 km - Hardy Lake Provincial Park - 25 min drive - 17.5 km - Lake Joseph Golf Club - 33 min drive - 27.6 km - Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 35 min drive - 25.1 km #### Getting around - Gravenhurst Station - 37 min drive - Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Clear Lake Brewing Co - ‬17 min drive - ‪Don's Bakery - ‬12 min drive - ‪Bala Falls Pub - ‬13 min drive - ‪Hook and Ladder - ‬11 min drive - ‪Water's Edge Wine Bar & Grill - ‬29 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly)? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly)? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage on Moon River w/ Fantastic Deck! (pet friendly) located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bala's Museum, Lake Muskoka, and Muskoka Lakes Winery. Hardy Lake Provincial Park and Lake Joseph 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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