Title: Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto - 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 # Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto Cottage with kitchen, 10-minute walk to Lake Simcoe ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106010000/106001100/106001071/w504h683x260y0-b3fe7f14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106010000/106001100/106001071/w900h683x62y0-f07f98ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106010000/106001100/106001071/w921h683x48y0-fe74dc5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106010000/106001100/106001071/w900h683x62y0-39bab83d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106010000/106001100/106001071/w900h683x62y0-1f4ae85d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the classic cottage life at Sandy Beach Cottage in Ramara, nestled near Mara Provincial Park and just a short walk from Lake Simcoe's sandy beach. Unwind on the patio with BBQ or gather around the campfire under starry skies, all within easy reach of Orillia's supermarkets and public beaches. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto Sandy Beach Cottage in Ramara, 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto. Just a 2 min walk to the clear sandy beach on Lake Simcoe where you can swim and gaze at the gorgeous sunset. Next to Mara Provincial Park to explore a larger beach with more action. Retro inspired look with a huge treed backyard completes the real cottage experience. Rustic exterior with BBQ and patio set on the deck and a campfire at the back. Cozy small cottage with Wifi, AC for added comfort. Just 12 mins to the closest supermarket in Orillia and access to many public beaches on Lake Simcoe. Sleeps upto 6. Note: it's not direct waterfront, it's a 2 min walk to a public sandy beach. This section of Lake Simcoe has hard sandy bottom and almost no weeds for a long distance, making it easy to swim and have the kids play in the sand or in the shallow entry water. Affordable cottage experience without the long drive from Toronto. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ### General - Composting - Recycling - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114060000/114058100/114058012/fb1d55d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3bdrm Cottage at Lake Simcoe Brechin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=114058012&PinnedHotelID=114058012&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102720000/102719000/102718969/2af1ccaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront ~ hot tub/ sauna Orillia - Free WiFi - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=102718969&PinnedHotelID=102718969&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67610000/67600900/67600803/b9836ba1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Winter & Fall Getaway - Pvt 120’Shoreline w/direct Lake Access - Snowmobiling Brechin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=67600803&PinnedHotelID=67600803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111732100/111732008/d53e0a55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Upper Shadow Creek Haven Orillia - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=111732008&PinnedHotelID=111732008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83140000/83137600/83137553/7e988097.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Magnificent Lakefront Modern Cottage Washago - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 18 reviews CA $280 CA $556 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=83137553&PinnedHotelID=83137553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115920000/115911700/115911660/a9d31b0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom Lakefront Cottage on Kawartha Lakes close to the GTA. 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Put waste bins to the lane 2 feet apart before 7am on Tuesday and when you check out. Any Bylaw infraction or house rules infraction caused by renter will be paid by renter. Renter to bring their own towels, turn off all heaters/AC and close all windows, return all furniture. ### 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 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 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 Property Registration Number 2024.004 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.584934,-79.360855&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DzcoGhdkcN%3FS%3FW%40S%3FW%40S%40U%3FW%40SBU%40U%40UBUBSBUBU%40SDUBUDSBSDSDUDSDUDSFQDSFSDQFSFSHQFSFQHQFOHQFQHQHOHQHOJOHOJOHMJOJOJMJMJMJMJMJKLMJKLKLKJILKLKLGLKJINILGLILGNGLELGNGLENELENENCLENCLCNCNANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNDNDLDLDNFLFNDLFLHLFNFLHLHLJJFLJLJLHLJJJLJJLJJLLJLHLLLJLHNJNHLJNHNJNHNHPHNHPHPFPHPFNHPFRFPFRFRDPFRFRDPDTFRDRBTDRDRBRDTBTBRBTBT%40RBT%40TBT%40T%40R%40V%3FT%40R%40V%3FR%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FV%3FRAVAR%3FTAVARATCTATCTARCTCTCRCTETCRERERCTERGRERERGRGPERGRGPGRGRIPGNIPGPIPIPINIPINKNINKNILKNINKLMLILKLMLKJKLMJKJMJMHMJMJKFMJMHMHOFMFMHMDOFMFOFMDMDODODMBODOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAOCMCOCMEOCOEMEOEMEOGMGMGOEMGMIMGOIKIMKMGMKMKKIMKMKKKMMKKKMKMKMKMKMKOKOIMKOIOKOIOIQIOIQGQIQGOIQGQGSISGQGSESGQESGSEQEUESEUESCSESCUEUASCUCUCSCUAUAUCUAS%3FWAUAS%3FWAS%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1gg99NgqTn5PksF97Dzpw6DQD4c=) Orillia, ON #### What's nearby - Mara Provincial Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Tudhope Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km - Casino Rama - 8 min drive - 9.4 km - Couchiching Beach Park - 10 min drive - 8.0 km - Orillia Opera House - 12 min drive - 8.4 km #### Getting around - Washago Station - 21 min drive - Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto located? > Situated in Ramara, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Mara Provincial Park and Lake Simcoe. Lake Couchiching and Tudhope Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 7.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather Ann H. Aug 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cottage was very cute. Quite clean and very well equipped with the basics for cooking and kitchen ware etc. Loved the choice of cleaning products etc. The cooking and heating system was very efficient. Lovely spot!My family and I enjoyed our stay. We had fun and made great summer memories! ##### Heather Ann H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon M. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was a quaint lovely cottage. Very clean. The communication with the owner was very fluid. The neighbours where we stayed and those we encountered on our walk, were very friendly. The only downside was that we thought it did face the lake... All in all we had a great stay !! ##### Sharon M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### catherine M. Sep 22, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy We arrived, exterior covered in spider webs, lots of spiders. Entrance door very hard to open, screen door does not close. Bed were partially made, sheets hanging on floors, in disarray, shower door was broken, temporarily replaced with a plastic curtain, lots of molding at exterior base of shower, not one bed was useable, mattresses very uncomfortable, one mattress was a simple old foam, main bed frame did not even rest on floor, suspended by plastic totes underneath bed, fridge was dirty, yellow milky substance at bottom drawer. Heat/Air conditioning pump did not work properly, it started then kept shutting down. We left cottage to reassess then returned, interior temperature of cottage was warmer than when we left despite having cooling system on. Couch extremely dated very uncomfortable. We reached out to host, zero response. Communication with both VRBO and host impossible on app both on Android phone and computer. We could not get comfortable at all, we did not stay. We contacted both VRBO and host, no response. VRBO did call us and attempted to contact host, no answer. Instructed us to follow-up with host directly, no response. We had to move to another accomodation on short notice, cost us a small fortune to continue with holiday. Never again. This listing should be removed from VRBO site. ![Exterior front deck rotted](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e9b3372e-152a-460d-9378-d1cbb0ac2d62-1758543208067.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Screen door does not close, many live and dead insects caught between screen door and main door](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fde15b27-6e69-4cfa-8091-5aa2032709bf-1758543206637.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Fridge dirty, yellow slime](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ddb98bfc-2d0d-43bb-8165-a6e50e8356d3-1758543201926.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Shower base moldy, to the right although not shown hangs a plastic curtain installed to replace broken shower door](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3a32c740-37f2-44c5-94c5-01f0d7ab9038-1758543204158.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### catherine M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne H. Sep 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unplug and Decompress We were looking for a location to just relax, enjoy and we found it here. The cosy cottage was perfect for us, we had a wonderful fire, toasted marshmallows and relaxed. . Anything we needed was close by . The cottage was very clean very well laid put. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.WAllWmarshmallow ##### Marianne H. 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