[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to 'Malibu in Muskoka' Luxury Cottage on Beautiful Forest Lake🌴🎣 🏖️ Vacation home in South River with kitchen ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94860000/94853900/94853872/62a8a9be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94860000/94853900/94853872/w1006h684x18y0-555ed571.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94860000/94853900/94853872/49c350e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94860000/94853900/94853872/85d504a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94860000/94853900/94853872/025742bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Malibu in Muskoka, a luxurious lakefront retreat nestled on Forest Lake's shores. Enjoy exclusive access to the property, featuring sandy shores perfect for swimming and water sports. Relax on the 500 square foot patio area or by the fireplace overlooking the lake. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Kitchen - 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. ### Welcome to 'Malibu in Muskoka' Luxury Cottage on Beautiful Forest Lake🌴🎣 🏖️ Introducing “Malibu in Muskoka” 🌴🎣 🏖️ Malibu in Muskoka lies on the shores of picturesque Forest Lake in the heart of South River, just 30 min north of Huntsville and 2.5 hours from Toronto. Malibu in Muskoka is a brand new luxurious lakefront home ideal for a large family, families or friends who like to holiday together. The property sleeps 14 (Maximum 8 Adults and 6 Kids), it has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The Space When staying at Malibu in Muskoka holiday rental, you will have exclusive access to the property, including the prime lake frontage with sandy shores. It provides extremely safe swimming for kids and is also excellent for water sports. From this prominent waterfront position, the custom home overlooks the lake, giving magnificent views from the property's many balconies including a MASSIVE 500 square foot third floor patio area three storeys high. The home features an expansive open-plan living across 3 levels, boasting 10 foot ceilings throughout and 20 foot cathedral ceilings in the living room. Details Main level: Queen bedroom, separate bathroom with custom shower, gorgeous custom kitchen with leathered granite countertops and 14 foot island, dining room, living room with 20 foot cathedral ceilings, electric fireplace, ample seating including a large sectional and television (including Netflix/Disney/Crave/Prime Video) 2 balconies overlooking the lake with seating and gas bbq. Upper level: 3 Queen bedrooms, Separate bathroom with large custom shower and standalone tub, laundry room and beautiful 2-tiered 500 square foot lakefront balcony. Lower level: One bedroom with a double bed and second bedroom with 2 separate bunk beds, a full bathroom with shower, large lounge area with a ping-pong table, air hockey table, sectional, books, games, large screen television (including Netflix/Disney/Crave/Prime Video), Playstation and Wii. The Great Outdoors: Watercraft: guests have exclusive use of life-jackets, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards Backyard: Fabulous sandy beach backyard, featuring a fireplace and gradual slope down to the lake. Waterfront: Perfect for children, the waterfront boasts a shallow entry into the warm waters of Forest Lake. Relax on the 50 foot dock or lay on the floating mat in the water Location: For those who love hiking, we are a 15 min walk to the entrance of Algonquin park, with endless trails to hike and enjoy. Only a 5 minute walk into town where you will find the all of the conveniences of a grocery store, gas station, LCBO, restaurants, a fish and chips stand and even an ice cream parlour Check-ins: Fridays @ 4pm Check Out: Friday @ 10am \*\*\*WEEK LONG RENTALS ONLY (During the summer).  WEEKEND AVAILABILITY DURING THE SPRING/WINTER/FALL FIRST TWO WEEKS IN JULY ENJOY A HUGE DISCOUNT! Cottage Checklist! 🛏️ 6 Bedrooms 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sleeps 14 (Max 8 Adults) 🛁 3 Full Bathrooms (1 with a stand alone bathtub) 🐕‍🦺 Pet Friendly (small, well behaved / trained) 📶 Unlimited Internet 📺 Smart TV (Netflix/Disney/Crave/Prime) 🔥Beautiful Fire Pit overlooking the lake 🍔Large BBQ (Gas Line) 🏝️ Backyard ALL Sand! 🌊 500 square foot Patio Deck and 50 Foot Dock (shallow swimming / gradual Incline to deeper water/ kayaks / Paddle Boards/ Fishing Competitive Lake) PLEASE NOTE: PARTIES are NOT accepted. PROPERTY SUITABLE FOR groups over the age of 25 and or family groups only. Security cameras outside are used to monitor access to the property. No cameras inside the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92970000/92961000/92960967/219e4902.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern lakeside Cabin with Family Amentities South River - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=92960967&PinnedHotelID=92960967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88490000/88488000/88487976/w1024h504x0y90-39c295c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Memory Lane by Lake Bernard Cottages Sundridge - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=88487976&PinnedHotelID=88487976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101300000/101293400/101293398/1ba1ac63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home Away From Home, come and relax in a beautiful old country home with Jacuzzi South River - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=101293398&PinnedHotelID=101293398&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95890000/95889800/95889742/8b9af086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront family retreat. 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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 South River is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mikisew Provincial Park and Tom Thomson Park, while Magnetewan Heritage Center and Screaming Heads are cultural highlights. [Visit our South River travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/South-River.dx6336048) [View more Vacation homes in South River](https://www.expedia.ca/South-River-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6336048-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C45.84416%2C-79.36801&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5WjACJGDnNWXkbZnihWN0r1-M1Y=) South River, ON ### What's nearby - Tom Thomson Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Highlander Brew Co. - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Stewart Coughlin Riding Ranch - 10 min drive - 8.8 km - Mikisew Provincial Park - 25 min drive - 19.4 km - Kawawaymog Lake - 47 min drive - 26.4 km ### Getting around - North Bay, ON (YYB-Jack Garland) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Fry Guy - ‬15 min walk - ‪Wing House - ‬9 min drive - ‪Double Decker - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bernard's Bistro on the Lake - ‬9 min drive - ‪Sips - Craft Beverages - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to 'Malibu in Muskoka' Luxury Cottage on Beautiful Forest Lake🌴🎣 🏖️ pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Welcome to 'Malibu in Muskoka' Luxury Cottage on Beautiful Forest Lake🌴🎣 🏖️? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Welcome to 'Malibu in Muskoka' Luxury Cottage on Beautiful Forest Lake🌴🎣 🏖️? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Welcome to 'Malibu in Muskoka' Luxury Cottage on Beautiful Forest Lake🌴🎣 🏖️ located? > Situated in South River, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Tom Thomson Park and Highlander Brew Co.. Stewart Coughlin Riding Ranch and The Ridge Golf Club 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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