Muskoka Rental Cottage, On Lake Muskoka, Gravenhurst 

Seguin as it cruises across Muskoka Bay on another tour  (zoom shot)

For your Lake Muskoka cottage rental Contact us by email hamiltonmike@sympatico.ca

On Lake Muskoka Cottage rental Description;

The Cottage is located in quiet Muskoka Bay right on Lake Muskoka in Gravenhurst off Muskoka Road 169 (Gravenhurst to Bala road), just past the Muskoka Warf where the famous Segwun steam ship cruise fleet is docked. 

From the screened Muskoka room,  you'll overlook the tranquil Muskoka Bay where the Steam ships set the Muskoka summer mood with traditional toot as cruises your view  in the distance.  

70' PRIVATE water frontage, water entry is both sandy and  shallow with gradual drop off  for kids safety (children swimming safety can be comfortably watched from sunroom, deck, or shoreline/dock).  There are no weeds and no Mud,  Property depth is  200' deep lot,  away from any traffic, Very quiet, peaceful and private.  The cottage is clean, neat, tidy,  and in good repair. 3 bedrooms with queen beds sleeps 6 comfortably,  fresh bedding linens are supplied  extra single mattresses can be supplied if requested in advance.  

Ceiling fans throughout, Kitchen  with fridge/stove/microwave, indoor plumbing, hot/cold water dispenser (fresh 5 gal jug), toaster, microwave, coffee maker, new dishes/cutlery, pots pans etc.  Washroom with shower and proper plumbing (as with any cottage general water and hot water conservation is practiced) Family/Livingroom with TV/VCR/DVD/Cable and Stereo with CD and FM radio,    Lakeview Muskoka room/games room  with sliding screens windows, and peaceful lake view, a second TV is in this room with separate channel selection. The deck is off the Muskoka room with lake view, roll out awning for shade, deck chairs, Large Barbeque, picnic table. Upper & lower fire pits. Patio seating at shoreline.;

Private Dock area for boat or sitting/tanning, dock will accommodate your boat.  Partially treed lot for either full sun or shady relaxation, Table seating at waterfront with lower fire pit.  Located at the edge of Gravenhurst, all amenities are within 5 minutes; food, dining and entertainment, shopping, pharmacy, video rental,  Tim Hortons,  Muskoka Bay park with playground for the kids, BMX bike park, Skateboard park basketball courts, soccer field, ball diamonds,  etc. (see "proximity to:" section).   Segwuin afternoon or sunset dinner cruises can be taken or just viewed from the deck as they cruise through the channel near by, Great golf at Canadas 2004 #1 course Taboo and multiple other courses to suit your golfing desire. Registered and rated Hiking trails (trail guide link below).  Horse back riding,  Bicycle trail riding and much more. Convenience store within walking distance, even Pizza delivery to your door if you're not in the cooking mood.   Pets, children and guests welcome, parking at cottage for 2 or 4 vehicles, Good Pike small mouth Bass  fishing right off Dock or use the row boat to fish in the bay,  Aluminum row boat included (bring a small outboard for the row boat if you like). Rental canoes, kayaks, motor boats and other water toys all locally available.

We have priced the rent reasonably compared to other properties on the big 3 lakes to allow people to have the Muskoka experience on a reasonable budget.  This is our first season of renting,  I am adding summertime photos as time permits.  The price is $1250 per week + $50 utilities.

From Muskoka Bay all "Big Three" lakes are accessible, where you can travel around to see concerts at Bala, tour up to Port Carling or view some of the spectacular scenery and architecture on the lakes.  The cottage is a quick 1 1/2 hours north of Toronto (hwy 401&400) and "drive to" accessible. Drive to the cottage, park, enter, relax.

We have kept the cottage as authentic Muskoka cottage style with the original look and feel. No phone, cell reception is great (10 signal strength)   Being our first season of renting,  we are anxious to insure your Muskoka experience is such that you will want to return.

Please contact us with any questions or clarifications which you might have, there may be special arrangements which you require, these can all be discussed.  Our aim is to make both your cottage selection and Muskoka vacation experience as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.  If you prefer a telephone conversation,  please use the pager number below for the quickest response.

Full detailed information and "proximity to" all ammenities please scroll down

  -Best regards,  Mike and Maureen.  

More photos from our Lake Muskoka cottage shoreline

Company visits at dawn

Supplemental Canoe rental

GRAVENHURST

Known as the first town in Muskoka, Gravenhurst is a four-season destination community, Gravenhurst has a little of everything for the outdoor adventure enthusiast. Explore hiking trails, nature preserves and inter-locking lagoons. The area is famous for awe-inspiring autumn colour - viewing tours, and for its 400-plus kms of professionally groomed snowmobile trails. Gravenhurst has a wide range of accommodations that will make your trip memorable. There are five-star resorts overlooking Lake Muskoka; peaceful lakeside cabins and campsites; and charming town and country bed and breakfast homes.

Not to be missed when in Muskoka, is a trip on North America’s oldest operating steamship – the R.M.S Segwun. This elegant vessel is the jewel of Gravenhurst, offering the best view of Lake Muskoka with June to October tours. Lunch, dinner and sunset cruises are spectacular. Don’t miss a tour of millionaires row, a must see when in Muskoka. After the cruise take in a show at the Gravenhurst Opera House, home to many world class performances.

Gravenhurst is also the birthplace of the great Canadian doctor, Dr. Norman Bethune. Famous for his inventions and innovative techniques used in thoracic surgery and the treatment of tuberculosis, Dr. Bethune is revered as a hero in China due to his humanitarian medical efforts during the war. Bethune House – Dr. Bethune’s boyhood home and a Parks Canada National Historic site – is located in downtown Gravenhurst.
Countless artisans have also fallen in love with the area’s raw, natural beauty. In their galleries you’ll find stained glass and wrought iron works, paintings and photographs, which are inspired by – and capture – the essence of Ontario wilderness and rural way of life. Plan to visit at least one potter’s studio or trek into one of the many galleries located throughout Gravenhurst.

Many useful links listed below, no need to browse the Web, assembled in one place for your convenience.

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Events, links, and things to do within 15 minute drive

Muskoka has an abundance of things to see and do, the list is endless and the possibilities are unlimited. 

Whether you feel like being outdoors or indoors, whether you are just a beginner or an expert, whatever the season, whatever the budget, Muskoka has something for everyone.

"The Segwun" Oldest operating steamship Cruise line, Gravenhurst Ontario

 http://www.segwun.com/  Segwun afternoon and evening sunset cruises   

The term "one of a kind" describes the universal appeal of the Royal Mail Ship Segwun,  a premier ship offering one of the finest Ontario cruises. Long before the era of modern highways, the Segwun, then a paddlewheeler, sailed the Muskoka Lakes from early spring to late fall, carrying passengers, mail and freight to the many resorts and villages not served by the railways.

In the 1970's, the Segwun was lovingly restored by a group of steamboat enthusiasts with a respect for heritage and a vision for the future. On June 1st, 1974, Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau officially launched the refurbished Segwun and thus started her present career as a cruise ship extraordinaire.

In 2001 and 2002, the Royal Mail Ship Segwun was voted by Attractions Canada BEST LARGE ATTRACTION IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO and runner-up for the national award. This contest, launched in 1997, recognizes the merit and excellence of attractions, primarily with cultural or educational value.

Today, the Steamship Segwun sails from June through October offering a variety of cruises on the Muskoka lakes. With a capacity of 99, the Segwun is the oldest operating steamship in North America and offers passengers a chance to "step back in time" to the romance and nostalgia of Muskoka's past 

Dining is a part of the Segwun experience you'll consider truly memorable. Lunch or dinner served in the Royal Muskoka Salon, with its warm gumwood panelling and panoramic view, adds an elegant touch to your cruise. Passengers sit an intimate tables set with white linen and china. The Segwun receives many compliments on the excellent cuising and fine dining facilities from visitors worldwide. Before or after your meal, enjoy a leisurely refreshment in the Nipissing Lounge and sample the Segwun Private Label selection of wine.

NEW... Part of the Muskoka Lakes Music Festival’s regular season (July 13 to August 11), Classical Tuesdays, Jazz Wednesdays and Variety Thursdays are an excellent way to spend an evening. New this year is Tuesday Night Jazz Cruises on the Wenonah II steamship, allowing for moonlight dancing across the waters and jazz music filling the night air. Every Tuesday night, from July 13 to August 10, the likes of the Swing de Paris, Bourbon Street Buskers, Swing Noir, Kory Livingston and Moodswings will play soulful tunes during a three-hour cruise.

http://www.balacranberryfestival.on.ca/ Bala Cranberry festival October

Bala is the Cranberry capital of Canada, the Bala Cranberry Festival is a major event for the Bala Gravenhurst Port Carling Orillia and Bracebridge areas.

Fall Colours Driving tours Fall Colours Driving tours (check link and see detailed routes below)

Throughout your stay in Muskoka this Fall, you will be mesmerized by it’s natural beauty, with over 1600 lakes, numerous sparkling rivers, forests of stunning reds, oranges, and yellows, and the dazzling pink granite of the Canadian shield. Autumn in Muskoka is magical. Our forests become a virtual living canvas. To experience their breathtaking beauty at their finest, roam the back roads by car. Muskoka’s Fall colours are simply spectacular.

Bethune Memorial House
National Historic Site of Canada
Gravenhurst, Ontario
  Bethune Place of Norman Bethune a National Hero

The KEE

The KEE to Bala established as a major entertainment facility since  the summer of 1942, The Kee to Bala has been packing  crowds from for and wide for song and dance.  Major concert event schedule for the Kee to Bala, 15 minutes from Gravenhurst.  Tickets available at the Key or local agents listed below.

 http://www.thekee.com/ KEE to Bala official Summer Concert site

http://www.thekee.com/tickets.html KEE to Bala tickets on line

 KEE TO BALA CONCERT EVENT SCHEDULE & TICKET LOCATIONS

(will be updated, check the Kee's website above)

Music On The Barge  (Live entertainment in Gravenhurst 5 min from Cottage)

Gravenhurst Music on the Barge

  All Sunday evening concerts start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.
 In the event of rain concerts will be held at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre.

(schedule to be updated)

Gravenhurst Opera House Performance Schedule
295 Muskoka Road South, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada   P1P 1J1
705 687 5550 or toll free 1 888 495 8888
BOX Office hours Monday to Friday 10 to 4pm (longer on show days)

http://www.gravenhurst.ca/townOffice/operaHouse/performances.html

Check The Opera house Link for schedule changes and/or additional shows

Box Office Hours Monday to Friday 10 to 4 and 2 hours before show times

Muskoka Tourism Locations
1342 Hwy 11 North
R.R. #2
Kilworthy, Ontario
P0E 1G0

Phone: (705) 689-0660
Fax: (705) 689-9118
Email:info@muskokatourism.ca

Travel Planning
Phone: 1-800-267-9700
in North America
or visit one of our
information Centres

Highway 11 Visitor Centre
& Kahshe Barrens Hiking Trail (3.9km)
Kilworthy
Hwy 11 Northbound
2 km north of Severn Bridge

Highway 400 Visitor Centre
Bressette House
Port Severn
Hwy. 400 at Port Severn
At Exit #156

Gravenhurst Area Beaches, Parks & Swimming Areas
Bass Lake Park
Off Barkway Rd. on Bass Lake
Church Street Park
End of Moody Dr., off of Bethune Dr.
Franklin Park
Kilworthy Rd., south of Gravenhurst
Gull Lake Park Waterfront
The waterfront is lifeguarded on weekends in June and 7 days / week beginning Canada Day weekend until Labour Day Monday. (705) 687-6774.
Kinsmen Park
Bethune Drive & Muskoka Road South
Lookout Park
off George St., Gravenhurst
Lorne Street Park
Lorne St. to end at Lake Muskoka
Muskoka Bay Park
Off Muskoka Rd. 169, West of Gravenhurst
Muskoka Beach Park
Off Muskoka Beach Rd., Gravenhurst
Sagamo Park
Docks, Hwy 169, Lake Muskoka
Ungerman Gateway Park
On Lake Muskoka, entrances off Lorne and Wagner Street.

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