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Relax and Enjoy 6 bedrooms cottage on Sandy Beach 1.5 Hours from Toronto

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
7.8

Good

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

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Georgian Bay, ON
  • Popular LocationSix Mile Lake Provincial Park23 min drive
  • Popular LocationGeorgian Bay Islands National Park29 min drive
  • AirportParry Sound, ON (YPD-Parry Sound Area Municipal)31 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuskoka Lakes Winery32 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Relax and Enjoy 6 bedrooms cottage on Sandy Beach 1.5 Hours from Toronto

This beautiful 2 storey cottage is located on spectacular Go Home Lake, only 1.5 hour drive from Toronto.

That is Muskoka, Go Home Lake , the amazing lake extended more than 10 km .

The cottage has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 3 bedrooms on the upper level and the other 3 on the ground level. Sleeps up to 14 people.

Go Home Lake is a great place for fishing, hiking, canoeing, boating, swimming etc. Enjoy magnificent sunsets in the cottage, patio or the deck by the water. The property is facing South-West with sun exposure all day. The deck equipped with an outdoor patio table and BBQ. We have a picnic table by the fire pit. Our dock faces the South so we have plenty of chairs on it for those who want to fish or watch the setting sun. A kayak and a paddle board are available for your use. We have a large private sandy beach that has shallow water and is an ideal wading place for children. There is plenty of space for kids to play and explore. There is a large porch swing and hammock by the water for relaxing, reading or sleeping. We have a private road leading to our cottage.
The cottage has plenty of privacy and it's located a short ride to a marina that is equipped with boat launch & boat rentals and convenience store. For those interested in social activities in the evening, the cottage is located near Bala and Port Carling where there is plenty of entertainment (restaurants, bars, resort nights, concerts, etc.).

We have FREE Wi-FI Internet, Bell Sat, 2 Smart TVs, A/C, wood stove. Good cell phone reception.

In the Fall Muskoka is transformed into a colorful garden of trees. Go Home Lake becomes very private and peaceful.

This fully insulated cottage is also a great choice for the winter. It is located on many snowmobile routes, and is only 30 minutes to skiing and snowboarding.

Property manager

Ana

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Go Home Lake 6Bd 3bath. Free Wi-fi Bell Sat 52' LED Tvs A/C
Go Home Lake 6Bd 3bath. Free Wi-fi Bell Sat 52' LED Tvs A/C

About the neighborhood

Georgian Bay

Located in Georgian Bay, this cottage is on the beach. Bala's Museum and Muskoka Lakes Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Muskoka Lakes Winery and Heritage Trail Trailhead. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Six Mile Lake Provincial Park - 23 min drive
  • Georgian Bay Islands National Park - 29 min drive
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 32 min drive
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 37 min drive
  • Lake Joseph Golf Club - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 61 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax and Enjoy 6 bedrooms cottage on Sandy Beach 1.5 Hours from Toronto pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Relax and Enjoy 6 bedrooms cottage on Sandy Beach 1.5 Hours from Toronto ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax and Enjoy 6 bedrooms cottage on Sandy Beach 1.5 Hours from Toronto ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax and Enjoy 6 bedrooms cottage on Sandy Beach 1.5 Hours from Toronto located?

Nestled on the beach, this Georgian Bay cottage is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Six Mile Lake and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Gibson River Provincial Park Provincial Park. Lake Joseph and Silver Sand Lake are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Go Home Lake next to the Marina
Initially the refrigerator was not active. Fortunately our sons were able to identify the problem which they solved with a trip into town to buy an extension cord. Otherwise hundreds of dollars of food would have wasted. I immediately notified the contact person Ana, who did not reply. Otherwise the house and contents were good. My reason for not returning would be, for the price we paid, we had to accept the constant noise of the busy boat traffic in front of the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage in quiet, beautiful location
Loved our stay here. Stayed 7 days with 7 people of 3 generations, plus one large dog. All of us had a ball. PROS: Clean Quiet 6 bedrooms Air conditioning worked really well Great dock and fire pit Great dock chairs Lots of toys available for my 6yo CONS Inside staircase is not big enough for adults, so adults can only go up or down by going outside Coin laundry seemed nickel-and-diming given the rental cost Neighbour barked at us about private property when kids went a few feet toward her side... In the water... Wonderful cottage week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
I would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not what we were expecting
Pictures are very old and things in the pictures were not there when we got there. The stairs are awful and we had 4/8 people fall on them. Dish washer and bbq were both broken, beds are very old and uncomfortable! We ended up leaving early and when we contracted them about our concerns we got no reply.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sid K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Go Home Lake cottage
Great property for young kids. Sandy beach, clear calm lake with shallow area for swimming. Only negatives we already new about. 1. The circular staircase, not useable. We blocked off and used outdoor stairs. 2. The coin operated washer dryer, too small and barely work.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
The property and lake were beautiful. The lot was private and large enough that there were many areas to sit and enjoy the view. The house was clean and had all amenities we needed as a group of 11. The windows do not open and the air conditioner was not working in one of the rooms which resulted in a room that was unbearable to sleep in. Our other issue was upon arrival the dishwasher did not work. The photos are outdated and there is no longer a gazebo on the property. Overall we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Roland S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great week
Overall the cottage was very good. A great location (2 hours from Toronto). The cottage was mostly clean (under the beds and couches could have been better), well looked after and the dock is awesome. The lake is beautiful with the water clean and refreshing. Everything and then some was included, even things like shampoo and a hair dryer, which we didn't expect. I would recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a relaxing, quiet and comfortable stay. It was also reasonably accessible - most of the paths were paved with patio slabs, which made it easier for my walker-bound father to get around the grounds. It wasn't perfect though - some minor annoyances like: - range hood and plug to the right of stove not working, in spite of there being no tripped breaker that we could find. - a set of steak knives, a whisk and a nutcracker would be good additions to the already extensive set of kitchen utensils - pocket door of upstairs bathroom was a pain to open after being closed. - an umbrella for the upstairs deck patio set would have been good on the sunny days. - the outdoor furniture cushions could use a good cleaning, with bird droppings and mildew present. - we didn't find any dish cloths and dish towels. Good thing we brought some of our own - even though that wasn't on the list of things to bring. - a recommendation or chart of how many Loonies to use to complete a load of laundry, depending on the washing or drying cycle being used. - more toilet paper would have been good. We almost ran out, and we likely would have had we been a bigger group. This looks like a lot, but these were minor annoyances that really didn't take away from our overall experience there. We really enjoyed our week there and wouldn't hesitate to book it again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very easy to find and a straight drive from Toronto.
Our stay was very pleasant. The area was quiet which made it relaxing. On a bad note, the outlet by the stove where the coffee maker, the toaster and the kettle were, was not working which made it inconvenient in the morning moving the appliances to the outlet next to the sink in order to use them. The bug zapper out in the deck, fell off on the floor almost hitting my granddaughter, it was hanging from a long nail but only the tip of that nail was in the wood wall, hanging very precariously. We would have liked to have a phone number to call the manager to let them know right away about those two incidents. The two chairs on the beach were old, they have holes in the mesh. Overall kids and adults had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot on the water.
Rented boat at marina and toured the lakes. Amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage for a Family
The cottage was as listed. It is very well stocked with pretty much everything you could need. You really only need your linens, clothes and food! There is a good coffee maker, coffee bean grinder, toaster, microwave, lots of baking sheets, pans, pizza pan, bowls of all sizes, cutting boards, plates, glasses, wine glasses, utensils, etc. There are lots of toys for children which my grandchildren loved. The sandy beach and gentle sloping entry to the lake were perfect for the kids. Very clean on arrival except for the dishes that the previous renter was supposed to wash! There is one tv on the upper level. Wifi is good but the download speed is very slow. Beautiful sunny dock, newer than in the old pictures. The washer and dryer work well. They are smaller loads than a normal washer and dryer but worked out fine. Machines take loonies only. The showers work well and have great water pressure. The dishwasher is great! You cannot open the windows (there are no cranks) and you are expected to use the air conditioning. I suspect this is for liability reasons as the windows are quite high off the ground. You wouldn't want a little one accidently falling out of one of those windows! The only major issue we had is the deathtrap spiral staircase! It is not safe at all for young children and is treacherous to go up and down even for adults. We ended up using the outside staircase only. The deerflies/horse flies were bad and regular insect repellant does not deter them!! There were a few items that need attention. The lid on the BBQ is not attached. The outdoor shower does not work. Overall, I would say the owner does a good job of maintaining this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

Better than expected!
It worked perfectly for our families with littles. It surprised us how great it was! We couldn’t really use the television at all but it forced us outside more so we made do. The stairs between the 2 floors inside were insanely dangerous but we barricaded it off from the littles with chairs and only went up and down from outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

David C.

Location and cottage was very nice. Excellent cottage for younger children. Nice beach and toys.
No problems with renting this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Genevieve H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cottage with potential to be great if maintained by owner
The cottage has lots of potential to be a very desirable place to vacation. However, I would say this place needed a good deep clean and some TLC by the owner. Some basic attention like replacing or fixing broken items is highly needed. For example, including crank handles for windows so they can be operable (i.e. to sleep with a cool breeze at night), outlets don’t work in the upstairs bedroom (i.e. charging your electronics), freezer downstairs was not functioning and needed to be replaced, plexiglass on the gazebo was weathered and has holes, new couch is needed as the current one is unstable, BBQ lid did not have pins in it to enable it to stay open on its own - had to hold it open and not let go otherwise the lid would swing around and fall off which was very dangerous, stones on the path way were loose and coming off which was hazardous. Cleanliness and hygiene wasn’t very good. Coming from a family that has allergies, our allergies flared up. Our allergies were so bad that we ended up leaving a day early to go home and sleep in our own beds for some relief. There were clumps of dust under and around the beds, crumbs, wrappers and even mouse droppings in and around the couch and rooms. In one of the rooms, I found over 50+ mouse droppings. We knew there were mice issues when two mouse traps were set on the windowsill for use. One morning we found mouse droppings on the kitchen counter, so we set the traps and even caught a mouse while here. I will say the locations is lovely and it does have a TON of toys for young kids- this was so nice for our toddler and preschooler. The sand area and shallow area were great for the kids and the water was warm. The gardens are very overgrown and the grounds around the cottage are not maintained. There is also a very dangerous narrow & steep spiral staircase that’s not mentioned or shown in the listing. It’s dangerous for adults and a death trap for kids. There should be a gate put up on it for safely reason if this is a child friendly cottage. We did not use the narrow spiral staircase to go between the floors but rather used the exterior entrances. I’d also say for those wanting to stay here, know to bring your own toilet paper, paper towel, dish clothes and water jug (for drinkable water) on top of bringing your own sheets and towels. We were expecting the condition of the cottage to be in better state and cleanliness. Also, the photos are from 2013 and needs to be updated as it’s not the same.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
No Surprises, Exactly as Stated in Posting
The property was accurately posted. There were no surprises. Very clean. Beautiful setting that was perfect for young children as well as adults. We would definitely rent there again. Our only suggestion would be to add a small freezer to the venue as one regular top freezer in the main refrigerator is not really sufficient when the cottage sleeps 14 people. It makes meals difficult.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Lyndsay B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
With some TLC this would be an amazing rental
The ground and location are beautiful and perfect if you have younger children as the water entrance is sandy and shallow. The cottage itself is mostly as advertised, however some basic maintenance and cleaning would make this a 5 star review.. it’s nice but not $5000 nice. For the $ you get the location with great beach, dock, & fire pit. You get a large a/c space with lots of beds with a great roku tv. Here’s what you need to know: (1) more queens than advertised so bring larger fitted sheets; (2) Broken paddles, dock ladder, bbq, interior doors etc.. it’s clearly not being cared for between renters.. thankfully we had tools and are handy so we fixed the broken main floor bathroom door and dock ladder.. the bbq was a bummer as we purchased propane but ultimately had to cook steaks in the oven; (3) laundry is coin based requiring loonies and unfortunately the loads we ran turned our clothes orange.. machine seems to run on hot water no matter what setting is selected and they need to treat their hot water tank to remove rust/iron; (4) cottage was not cleaned before our arrival, dirty dishes in dishwasher, dirty floors and surfaces, rotting food left in cabinets attracting ants; (5) we arrived during rain and main floor master window had a significant leak, we had to use our towels to clean the water; (6) no catamaran or similar.. it comes with one paddle board and one kayak with a broken paddle. We definitely left this property in better working order than when we arrived and it’s a real shame that so much time went into cleaning instead of enjoying our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very beautiful cottage and loved how kid friendly it was. So much space and things to do.
We stayed for 5 nights with 12 people and it was the perfect fit. So kid friendly it's very easy to bring kids to this spot. Rented a boat from go home lake marina and was very friendly staff . The lake is incredible .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eustace D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
It was clean well kept and homily, great for the family. Wifi cell connection was good. The dock to just fish, sit and relax was was senic. Definitely will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Best waterfront around
Our family especially enjoyed the amazing location of this property with a beautiful sandy beach with kids toys, a great dock, use of a kayak and stand up paddle board and the campfire on the rocks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Kelly M.

Fantastic property!
The location of this cottage and the outside amenities were amazing. Multiple spaces around the property to relax and unwind or gather together. Beach and dock were great and the water has a nice sandy entry. Firepit was great too! BBQ only has one tank, two would be ideal so you don't run out in the middle of cooking dinner. The inside of the cottage is good, just a few small things that need to be fixed or altered. Upstairs bathroom door is a pocket door and kept getting stuck so multiple rescues were required. The amount of bedrooms and bathrooms were perfect for the four family groups we had. We never were able to get the satellite tv working but the internet works and they had a smart tv with netflix for those rainy days. The downstairs fridge took a while to get cold and the freezer in it did not work so it leaked quite a bit - this was hard when we were a group of 14 who brought up most of the food we would need for the week. We brought all of our own linens, blankets, towels and pillows - recommend bringing extra towels as the laundry is coin operated in an effort to conserve water/energy. All in all it was a great spot and one that we would return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location kid friendly cottage
Is a great place for families with small kids. The waterfront is awesome with sand galore and lots of toys for the little ones This is probably the best you can get for a family gathering with children under five The lake is very clean and it’s proximity to Toronto makes it a short and easy drive . It would be nice to have potable water ( we had to bring our own) and having to pay for laundry seems petty when you pay a lot to rent . All in all a very good vacation would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

LEO L.

Needs to upgrade
Place is nice.. the only thing is some beds are not comfortable so sleep on. Some chairs in kitchen area are wobbley (prone to accident). The door in the washroom upstair is so hard close when you need to close it. And the internet is down most of the time. Over all it's a good place to stay for a small family reunion
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Bobbie R.

Not a good review.....
I’m sad to say I was disappointed with the cottage. The property was lovely and the beach and all the toys was great for the little one. We very much enjoyed the dock as well. Some of the problems I would like to mention. We could not use the bedroom with the bunks because of the water leak from the shower upstairs. We made very sure the curtain was inside the tub and still had a lot of leakage..A lot of the plates, bowls and cups had chips and I thought the cutlery even for a cottage was very poor. Otherwise the kitchen was well stocked. With that being said many of the pots and pans were put away very dirty. When we went to use the coffee pot in the cupboard there was stagnant water and mould in the carafe. My niece cleaned and sterilized it. Then when she opened the top to put in the filter it still had coffee and mould. I told her to leave it and put away.. it was really disgusting.....We put all the comforters and pillows aside because they are in poor condition. We did bring all our own bedding but it would of been nice to have an extra blanket on some of the chilly nights. For the amount I paid for the cottage and I had many tell me I overpaid especially in September I was really not happy to find a coin operated washer and dryer. I thought that was really in poor taste... Broken handle on the sliding door and furniture that wasn’t very nice, stains etc...I would have a very hard telling anyone to go to that cottage. For the amount of money I spent I have a hard time giving the place a good review. I do hope I get my deposit back sooner then later..............
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family friendly cottage
Everything you need for an enjoyable cottage vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great amenities for kids under 10
The sand area and sandy shoreline in addition to all the sand toys provided were great for all our kids ( ages 2 to 7 )
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected!
Great place for our family reunion. Plenty of room for all and great location Fishing was really good too! Would definitely recommend this to friends and family . Hope to go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019