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Reviews of Muskoka, Cozy 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Cottage located on the coveted Lake of Bay

Muskoka, Cozy 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Cottage located on the coveted Lake of Bay
Dwight, ON

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cale C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place
Kids had a blast and so did the adults. Lots to do at the cottage and Algonquin park isn’t far to do some trails. Saw a moose and black bear!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time up at the lake and that our cottage amenities suited both kids and adults alike! Sounds like great adventures in nature were had. Our spot in Lake of Bays is the ideal setting for exploring. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness
fully enjoyed our vacation week
Thank you for our delightful visit to your cottage and the Lake of Bays. It was exactly how you described it and more. The surrounding cottages were so welcoming and let us use many of their water toys as well as what the cottage supplied. It was truly a unique experience for my granddaughters from Scotland. They loved the water and adjusted to swimming in the superb water front. Thank you Maria
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2023
We are so pleased that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay at our cottage. Great to hear that your family enjoyed our beautiful Canadian lake life and all of the supplied water activities! Our winterized cottage offers relaxation and fun in nature all year round. Thank you for sharing your very positive experience with us and we look forward to hosting you again soon! John & Francesco

10/10 Excellent

Greg F., Odessa

Liked: Cleanliness
Two Weeks of Relaxation
The property was exactly as describe in the description. We spent a lot of time down by the water utilizing the water "toys" that were available. the kids all had a good time swimming and fishing (catching about 40 fish). I would definitely recommend this destination to anyone and would go back myself.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2022
We are so happy to hear you all enjoyed the dock and were able to make good use of the water toys! Thank you for the great review and recommendation of our lakeside home. We look forward to hosting you again…and that the fish will be just as abundant! John & Francesco

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really great spot
Everything you could want for a summer getaway - great deck and bbq area, sizeable lawn area for yard games, great dock stocked with rafts, inflatables etc. be aware neighbours are close by on either side, but very friendly people!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2022
We are so happy that you had a wonderful stay. Hope to see you again next year!

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Just what I expected
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2021
Thank you! Hope to see you again soon! John & Francesco.

8/10 Good

Helmut B., Born in Berlin Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed 2 weeks regardless of a few items that need fixing
Overall we had a good and enjoyable time, especially all the water Toys and the peddle boat.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2021
We are glad that you and your family had a good time!! Thank you for pointing out the minor detail that needed fixing that will be rectified immediately. John and Francesco.

8/10 Good

Joel V.

Great time
Nice location with amazing dock for swimming etc. Nicely equipped cottage with water toys.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2021
Thank you for the review. We look forward to seeing you again. Francesco add John.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage vacation
We had such a wonderful week at John's cottage. We spent countless hours on the dock and in the water. My 7 , 5 and 2 year old all loved the water mat and paddle boat. There was plenty of room for all of us in the cottage. It was very clean and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need. We are already talking about booking again for next year. We would highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2021
We are so very happy to hear that you and your family had a great time. Fantastic to hear that your kids enjoyed the lake with the water mat and paddle boat. We would be honoured to welcome you back next year. Thank you John & Francesco.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great clean cottage
This was a fantastic week enjoyed by my family. The cottage is amazing and very well kept. Newer deck and dock were fantastic. The water was great. We did have to grab more water for the cooler and toilet paper as they was only 3 rolls left for 6 people. If that's our only downfall then I know we did very well. Great property, great and easy communication with owners. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the feedback and hope to see you again soon. John and Francesco

10/10 Excellent

GARY W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Getaway
Modern 3-bedroom cottage. Beautiful property on the Lake of Bays. Picture windows viewing the lake. New large deck attached to cottage, and new dock at the lake. Well-appointed throughout : kitchenware, bedding, etc., and 2 kayaks. No A/C but ceiling fans and floor fans throughout, so no problem there. Dwight a 3 minute drive away, Huntsville 20 minutes away, and Algonquin Park gate about 30 minutes away. We had a great time !
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2021
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and the many great amenities that surround us. We hope to see you again soon! John and Francesco.

10/10 Excellent

Jayne M., Toronto, ON

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay and would not hesitate to recommend this cottage! John was an amazing host, very responsive and kind. The cottage was very clean and cozy and well stocked with everything we needed. The property was great and we had fun skating on the lake, building a quinze, and stomping out showshoe drawings in the snow. We read and played cards in front of the fire every night. Having 2 bathrooms and central heating were additional comforts. A few snowshoe trails were within walking distance or more trails and cross-country skiing a short drive to Algonquin. Groceries, firewood and gas easily accessed. We even grabbed take-out pizza in Huntsville. We would definitely stay here again! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 4, 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, but more importantly time with family. In times were travel is restricted we are so glad to have been able to accommodate you. Hope to see you again next year. Happy New Year. John & Francesco

10/10 Excellent

Lynda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2020
Had a great time even though the weather was not the greatest. Lots of things to do and enjoyed the fire in the evening. Our granddaughter caught a good size large mouth bass off the dock..
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Glad the fish were biting :) We look forward to hosting you again. John & Francesco.

10/10 Excellent

Richard M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a wonderful week at the cottage of John and Francesco. Everything we could have needed was available. Cottage is beautiful, clean, well equipped with everything. First time in years we had all our adult children together. Absolutely marvellous. Beautiful sunrises and spectacular full moon experiences while we were there. Thank you John for checking in with us to see if we needed anything. We will definitely try to make this a return visit next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2020
We are so happy you got quality time with your family. Also extremely happy that you enjoyed the amenities. We hope to see you again next year. John & Francesco.

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
Overall a great experience. I would recommend bringing some dish soap and toilet paper though for anyone with plans to stay a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2020
So glad you had a great experience! John and Francesco

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Great location - access to Algonquin but bring your own towels and sheets
Pros: The property and cottage are spacious and has nice water front. It was a cold week so we did not swim much-but the deck and dock area are very nice and easy access for swimming. Would have liked a canoe, easier to stay dry than the open kayaks, which we ended up not using. As its close to Algonquin, we were in the park every day-takes about 45 minutes drive to get to hikes at the middle of the highway 60 corridor, great hiking, bicycling and canoeing so the week overall was a great experience. The internet worked reasonably well for the country side, there is TV, comfortable seating, all the dishes etc you need. Cons: The property advertised all linens, but when we got there there were 3 bath towels and no hand towels -we had reserved for 5 people and it sleeps 9- we had to call the owner for a couple more towels- should not advertise full linens if not provided. The rules of the cottage say to remove all garbage, but the previous visitors had filled a bin outside that the animals had got to- and it was a mess....the owner had it cleaned up next day, but still, was not a good first impression. Then the sheets on the bed were odd- some had 2 sheets but some just one and a duvet cover. The master bedroom had the only Queen and it had no bottom sheet, just mattress cover, and a double top sheet on a Queen mattress- didn't fit so next day we ended up going to Huntsville to buy a set of sheets at Walmart. We had to wash many of the dishes before use, as there was caked on food many of them. Overall, for the price charged (over $3000 a week with all the charges added in), the standards of linens, dirty dishes, overall impression were a bit below expectations, but we did enjoy the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2020
We appreciate your honest review as we strive for a five star experience. We sincerely apologize for the lack of towels and the mismatch of bedsheets. We have taken your concerns to our cleaning company and they will be addressed accordingly. We do rely on our guests feedback and we do appreciate you advising us of these discrepancies. I’m glad we were able to be there within 20 minutes of your call to provide you with all the necessary towels. Again your feedback will be taken seriously and will be addressed with our cleaning company. We hope to be able to make it up to you again and do better. Thank you! John and Francesco

8/10 Good

Muneeb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super fun...
We had 6 adults and 3 kids in our group, we were able to fit comfortably. There were lots of board games and water toys for the kids and adults. Overall it was super fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2020
We’re so happy to see you enjoyed your stay! John and Francesco

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The cottage has everything you need to have a comfortable stay. A central air would be a bonus but during our stay, we had a decent weather so the ceiling fans in each area of the house were enough. The location is awesome and right on the lake. The owner was very accommodating and despite our slight mishap, he was very gracious and understanding and answered all questions promptly. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sergiy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage for a family weekend getaway!
Great cottage, lots of space. Deck is amazing to jump in the water. Very nice inside , furnished. John was very easy to reach for any questions. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2020
We are so glad that you had a great weekend away with the family. We look forward to seeing you again soon! John and Francesco

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Lake of Bays
Property was very clean and well maintained. Beautiful large deck with patio furniture overlooking the lake. Dock made for easy swimming and kayaking. Owners were very responsive throughout the rental process.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2020
Thank you Brian for the feedback. We hope You enjoyed your summer vacation and look forward to seeing you again. Francesco and John.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., London, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
The property was clean and cozy and supplied everything we needed for our stay. The dock and kayaks were a great daytime retreat, starting the day with amazing sunrises. We will definitely recommend this rental and return for future stays!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2020
We are thrilled you and your family enjoyed your getaway and got to relax and enjoy the sunrises! We look forward to hosting you again! Francesco & John

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M., Niagara Falls

Liked: Cleanliness
Great memories
We had beautiful weather when we were there. The cottage was clean and tidy. We got a complimentary bottle of champagne. The lake was calm and there were a duck family that would visit us every morning. The kids loved playing on the mat they provide in the water. Overall a great experience. My husband and I enjoyed kayaking with the kayaks they provided as well. We enjoyed a fire at the fire pit every night. We loved it and are planning another trip back hopefully soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2020
We are delighted that you made such great memories with your family. Sounds like the perfect week. Looking forward to hosting you again. John and Francesco.

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall cottage Rental
nice property, comfortable feeling, ready to use, BBQ and kayaks available
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
Thank you for your review and so glad you had everything you needed for your stay! John & Francesco

10/10 Excellent

Grace L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & beautiful cottage.
We couldn't ask for more. Comfy cottage, nice large screen TV, good beds, clean & had everything one needs to make it like home. The view of the lake is perfect & a deer family visited each night. John is responsive to all questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
We are so glad you had everything you needed and you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for treating our home like yours and leaving it so impeccably neat and tidy. We look forward to hosting you again. John & Francesco

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekday getaway
Property was quite nice but the lake is very populated and there was construction next door. None of this is a reflection on this property which was just as advertised with lots of water toys and a lovely play area for the grandkids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
Thank you very much for your review! We work really hard to ensure that we can supply you with everything you may need for your holiday. We are glad the grand kids got to enjoy the property and toys we supply. We hope to see you again soon. Francesco & John

8/10 Good

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place on a Lake
Lovely peaceful cottage away from it all. My husband and I lead very busy lives and wanted a getaway where we would do nothing... and do nothing we did.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
We are so glad you were able to relax and enjoy your vacation. We look forward to seeing you again! John & Francesco

10/10 Excellent

Milos G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot on the Lake of Bays
This was the perfect base for my family's summer weekend. It's a large lot on a beautiful lake, pretty accessible and close to towns for supplies, etc. Francesco is a very responsive and accommodating host. Hope to come back here soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
So happy you enjoyed yourself and everything was to your liking. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Thank you John & Francesco

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage, beautiful lake!
This was a great cottage for our family, especially the large property on the water, as we have young children who love to run and play. The double wide dock made it easy for us to bring our boats and the water was the perfect temperature. The cottage is updated, which was fantastic because there is no musty smell. The open concept was also great to have, as everyone always felt like part of the conversation regardless of where they were relaxing in the cottage. We were also lucky to see many deer outside on the property, which we haven't experienced before, they were so close to us, it was so neat! The cottage is exactly how it is listed, thanks for letting us use your summer home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
Thank you so much for the kind review Victoria. We are so happy you got to experience the beauty of the area and enjoyed the accommodations. We look forward to hosting you again! John and Francesco

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation Spot
Cottage was perfect for our family. Located on a quiet bay so not too much boat traffic. Great location between Huntsville and Dorset for shopping. We are avid cyclists and the terrain was challenging but fun.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
Thank you so much and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon! John and Francesco

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Wonderful, exactly what was expected.
We had a houseful of women for a long weekend and everything was wonderful! We had a snow storm the day we arrived and had trouble getting out of the driveway, so I contacted the owner and within 1/2 an hour the driveway was sanded and we were on our way!! Awesome! Great location to town and what a wonderful place to be snuggled in on a cold winter day!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and everything was to your liking. We hope to see you again soon! Francesco

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Fantastic in Every Way
This cabin is perfect for a large group. Everything works and everything was there. The lake is so beautiful and the owners very responsive. We plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
Thank you Frank! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again!