Waterfront Classic Family Cottage in Huntsville, Muskoka

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10.0Outstanding
(12 Ratings)
"Beautiful property and exceptional hosts!"
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(12 Ratings)

Cottage in Huntsville

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this cottage rental

HIGHLIGHTS!
🏡: In the heart of Huntsville, ON while offering complete privacy
👫: Sleeps up to 8 people
🛏️: 4 bedrooms
🍳: Large family-sized kitchen
🐶: Well-behaved dogs are welcome
🌲: On 3+ acres with private dock, which offers a northern exposure for near-full day sunshine and stunning sunsets
🏊‍♀️: Shallow sandy waterfront, great for kids
🛶: Kayak and water toys
🚗: Lots of parking
🔥: Outdoor firepit, indoor wood burning stove, propane BBQ
💻: High speed wireless Internet and Smart TV
🚤: Marina directly across the lake
🏸: Badminton set and lawn games
🎲: Board games and puzzles
⛳️: Renowned golf courses within a quick drive

Spend your summer in a place that's fit for the history books... and featured in a few! Centrally located 10 minutes from downtown Huntsville, ON, this classic Muskoka cottage on the south side of Fairy Lake was built in the early 1930's and sleeps up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms.

It's an ideal family cottage situated at the end of a private lane on 3.25 acres with a dock and shallow waterfront. Enjoy many modern conveniences while basking in the rustic charm of this near-century old property!

Upon entering through an original antique front door, you’ll find an open concept living and dining room that spans the entire width of the cottage. The living room includes a sofa, individual chairs, a wood-burning stove, a variety of games, and a television (allowing for streaming services over Wi-Fi). A long wooden dining room table can accommodate large dinner parties, and the screened-in porch can be accessed both from a “dutch door” in the dining room as well as the front porch entryway. On the other side of the dining room is a door to the expansive kitchen, which then leads out to the back deck and BBQ area. One of the four bedrooms (with a queen bed) is located on the main floor off the living room to the left of the staircase.

On the second floor, there are three bedrooms, each with a double bed, as well as the bathroom. The bathroom features a new toilet, new vanity and sink, tub with shower, and cupboards for storage.

The property can accommodate parking for up to 4 vehicles in between the trees in the non-grassy area. Across from the parking and closer to the lake, you’ll find a stone firepit on the large lawn to enjoy summer evenings. Please abide by local fire rules and regulations during your stay as most times, daytime burning is prohibited. To the left of the cottage when looking out at the lake is a plateau where outdoor lawn games can be played. Above the plateau and behind the back deck with BBQ is a clothes line for drying any hand washing (there are also two main laundromats in town), and up the path from the clothes line is an outhouse to supplement the indoor bathroom.

Located at the end of a quiet bay, the water is quite shallow around our private dock, about knee-to-waist high on an average adult during the summer season. The lake bottom is mostly sandy. Please note, access to the pictured boathouse is not included in the rental, however, Muskoka chairs as well as storage bins with water toys and life jackets are provided for use.

Fairy Lake is one of four major lakes in the Huntsville area. It is connected to Lakes Vernon and Peninsula via canal systems, and Mary Lake through a canal system with locks. Renters may dock up to one motorized watercraft at the dock during their rental period at their discretion. Boat launches are available on Brunel Road or at the marina across the lake on Highway 60.

Guests are required to bring their own bedding, linens, and towels – these items are not provided. Between renters, the cottage is thoroughly cleaned and all hand/dish towels are washed. The cottage driveway is monitored 24/7 for the protection of our property and guests.

Amenities at Waterfront Classic Family Cottage in Huntsville, Muskoka

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(12 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
Beautiful property and exceptional hosts!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Beautiful rustic cottage on a quiet lake with spectacular sunsets! Hosts are very responsive and helpful. Kitchen is well equipped. Wifi is excellent. No air conditioning so if the weather is really hot/humid and if the nights don’t cool off, it might get stuffy upstairs. Lots of windows to open and fans provided in every room. Suggest bringing your own pillows. We had great weather and slept comfortably! In addition to being at the dock, the front porch and yard provide relaxing spaces for people to enjoy being outdoors. Our group of 10 had a great time staying here! Thank you for sharing this lovely cottage with us!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Fairy Lake is amazing! This lake is shallow and warm with a sandy bottom. It's perfect for kids and anyone who doesn't love the cold water.Methven cottage has an amazing rustic vibe that we enjoyed. The screened-in veranda was perfect. The cottage has small fans in every room, so no trouble sleeping. My only recommendation would be to consider providing linens and towels, as most properties at this price point often do. The kitchen needs a deep clean and stocking up of essentials like paper towels, foil, etc but other that that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
We loved our stay at Methven Cottage. The property is beautiful and stacked with stuff to do everything you could want to do on a wonderful vacation. While it did get very uncomfortable due to the heat, that is to be expected in an older property without air conditioning. The owners were also very accomodating and even sent up a plumber to deal with out kitchen sink problem. They were incredibly helpful to our joyous experience.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Waterfront Classic Family Cottage in Huntsville, Muskoka. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Waterfront Classic Family Cottage in Huntsville, Muskoka pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Waterfront Classic Family Cottage in Huntsville, Muskoka?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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