Serene Calm Holiday Homes - Gravenhurst
4.1
Excellent(24 Reviews)Cottage in Gravenhurst
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Parking and more
Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental
About this cottage rental
This is a truly unique property set on 2.5 acres with 710 feet of frontage. The cottage faces north so you get early morning sunrises with your coffee and spectacular evening sunsets. The cottage is a true Muskoka tradition with pine ceilings, 3 large bedrooms and a wonderful screened in Muskoka room to view the lake and especially the sunsets. The cottage comes with a fully equipped kitchen including stainless steel stove, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and kettle. The living room has satellite TV, and a Napoleon wood stove for those cooler nights The bedrooms all have views of the lake and come complete with all linens
The lake is fantastic for all water activities including swimming canoeing, boating and fishing
There is a large dock and a beach area.
Additionally there is a large gas BBQ, and a picnic table for outdoor dining and a firepit for watching sunsets and roasting marshmellows.
All this and just 2 hours from Toronto!
Riley Lake area activities include Water sports, Swimming, Golf, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Seguin Boat Tours, Theatre, Restaurants, Casino Rama.
Rental Details
Saturday to Saturday rental
Checkin 4pm
Checkout 11am
This reservation has a Firm cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 60 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 60 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 30 to 59 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 30 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, pets permitted.
Quiet time after 11pm
Refundable Security deposit $250 payable on arrival
1 pet maximum - must be under 50 lbs and controllable
The lake is fantastic for all water activities including swimming canoeing, boating and fishing
There is a large dock and a beach area.
Additionally there is a large gas BBQ, and a picnic table for outdoor dining and a firepit for watching sunsets and roasting marshmellows.
All this and just 2 hours from Toronto!
Riley Lake area activities include Water sports, Swimming, Golf, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Seguin Boat Tours, Theatre, Restaurants, Casino Rama.
Rental Details
Saturday to Saturday rental
Checkin 4pm
Checkout 11am
This reservation has a Firm cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 60 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 60 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 30 to 59 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 30 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, pets permitted.
Quiet time after 11pm
Refundable Security deposit $250 payable on arrival
1 pet maximum - must be under 50 lbs and controllable
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Gravenhurst
Reviews
4.1
Excellent(24 Reviews)4.1
My brothers, Dad, and I had a wonderful week here. The property has a fantastic northern exposure that's great for stargazing. The lake and surrounding terrain are beautiful. The cabin is classic and well cared-for. 10/10 would recommend
4.1
The owners came by when we arrived and dropped off the homemade bread which was lovely.
The road into the cottage is single lane and very rough and scary in places. Don’t arrive after dark!!
The cottage is very old and in very poor shape. There are no bunk beds as described in the write up which left us without enough beds and parents bunking with kids. Only one toilet- bathroom is extremely small. There is a leak in the kitchen pipes that leaves a large pool of water on the counter.
The fire stove for heating was very challenging.
The list of what was expected for us to clean was lengthy including cleaning the oven. So our final day was spent cleaning instead of enjoying the fishing and swimming.
We enjoyed fishing, campfires and swimming and kayaking. The kids really enjoyed playing in the woods. It is a beautiful spot and sunsets were spectacular.
I would recommend serious repairs before continued rental and no more than 5 people as there isn’t enough seating at the dining table beyond that.
4.1
A very nice week. Looking forward to coming back next year.
4.1
If you like quiet, privacy and scenic lake views, wildlife (beavers, turtles, loons, woodpeckers, humming birds) this is the place for you. Sat has lots of noisy neighbours singing Karaoke and rocking out (til 11:30 pm) but all other nights are quiet. There is no bunk bed, a double instead. The inside is quite rustic (foundation concerns/sloping floors, wonky accordion doors, electricity not to code), the outside is ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and boating. Would definitely come again. Beds are comfortable and all appliance work great.
4.1
Some reviewers have described this cottage as rustic. This cottage is not rustic, it is dilapidated. The appliances do function, but the walls, floors, doors, minuscule bathroom, cupboards and fittings are in very poor condition due to age. The walls and floors are extremely old and have tilted in different directions and separated in places. For example, the set of doors in the the East-West interior wall has not tilted down as far as its West end has subsided. The owners have filled the resulting gap between the doors and the door frame on each side with fibre glass insulation, which remains visible and partly coated with paint. Prospective renters should ask for a picture of the bathroom. Other condition flaws are too numerous to mention.
4.1
Great, great location - literally at the end of the road sticking out into the lake. You will need to carry everything about 30 yards over a small knoll. Not for the wheelchair or mobility challenged folks. Hosts live near by and are super responsive. Busy lake, but a very nice lake with lots of areas to explore. Need to bring your own drinking water and be prepared for a cottage your grandfather used to own in the 60's. Kitchen is very well stocked with everything you need. No wifi, but excellent cell service as there is a tower at one end of the lake.
4.1
Had a great time with the family, fishing, hiking, boating, tubing and wake boarding! Beautiful location and scenery!
Thanks Paul and June!
The bread was great!
4.1
Cottage was very clean despite being an older cottage with a rustic feel. Beautiful large screened in porch area to sit and look out at the lake. The property the cottage sits on is very large with no close neighbours. Most of the lake shoreline is rocks (slippery when wet!), however there is a private small shallow beach at the boat dock which is connected to the cottage by a beautiful short path through the woods. Swimming was great off the rocks or at the beach. Homeowners live close by and are very welcoming. Bring your own drinking water. Will definitely consider coming here again.
4.1
This is a wonderful rustic cottage; all that you need; with charm in spades and a moving history. The property is incredible...rock, trees, water and a little sand. Southern Muskoka scenery! The lake is quite interesting with arms that run off and touching the Queen Elizabeth II Wildland Provincial Park in areas. We canoed the perimeter, a leg a day, during our stay. You do overlook the lake access point across the bay and on summer weekends, it might be busy but September was glorious. The boat of choice...pontoons. The hosts, who cottage on the point of the island just across the channel, are friendly and informative...and their love for this property comes across. All in all, if you're looking for a real cottage experience and like "quirks", this is a gem. We loved our time spent.
B&D, Barrie, Ontario
4.1
This is a wonderful rustic cottage; all that you need; with charm in spades and a moving history. The property is incredible...rock, trees, water and a little sand. Southern Muskoka scenery! The lake is quite interesting with arms that run off and touching the Queen Elizabeth II Wildland Provincial Park in areas. We canoed the perimeter, a leg a day, during our stay. You do overlook the lake access point across the bay and on summer weekends, it might be busy but September was glorious. The boat of choice...pontoons. The hosts, who cottage on the point of the island just across the channel, are friendly and informative...and their love for this property comes across. All in all, if you're looking for a real cottage experience and like "quirks", this is a gem. We loved our time spent.
B&D, Barrie, Ontario
4.1
Had a great time with the family, fishing, hiking, boating, tubing and wake boarding! Beautiful location and scenery!
Thanks Paul and June!
The bread was great!
4.1
Cottage was very clean despite being an older cottage with a rustic feel. Beautiful large screened in porch area to sit and look out at the lake. The property the cottage sits on is very large with no close neighbours. Most of the lake shoreline is rocks (slippery when wet!), however there is a private small shallow beach at the boat dock which is connected to the cottage by a beautiful short path through the woods. Swimming was great off the rocks or at the beach. Homeowners live close by and are very welcoming. Bring your own drinking water. Will definitely consider coming here again.
4.1
Great hosts - very responsive, both before and during. Beautiful setting. Busy lake - noise of the many jet skis and speed boats detract from the tranquility. Not suitable for the mobility challenged (lake access or steps into cabin). Older cabin - sagging floors result in sloping counter tops and cupboard doors jamming. We had a really great time - just be aware of the inconveniences. We'll miss coffee and tea in the mornings on the screened in porch. Thank you June and Paul.
4.1
Paul and June were great hosts. The property was well maintained and the location is great with wonderful swimming right off the dock. Television in the cottage was great for watching the Euros on rainy days. Would definitely come back.
4.1
Great hosts - very responsive, both before and during. Beautiful setting. Busy lake - noise of the many jet skis and speed boats detract from the tranquility. Not suitable for the mobility challenged (lake access or steps into cabin). Older cabin - sagging floors result in sloping counter tops and cupboard doors jamming. We had a really great time - just be aware of the inconveniences. We'll miss coffee and tea in the mornings on the screened in porch. Thank you June and Paul.
4.1
Excellent view, nice host. Once you arrive, you will find a beautiful, cozy rustic cottage, the incomparable smell of wood, leaves and fresh air , the lake with wonderful waves. Is not a luxury cottage, is like grandpa cottage 🤩 something that you want to feel, to smell and enjoy and to keep all these memories in your soul.
The kitchen is well equipped.
Paul and June gave us a welcome gift, a nice bread and helpful informations.
Thank you! We enjoyed every moment!
4.1
Our family (2 adults, 2 boys - ages 6 and 9, and a 6-month old puppy) really enjoyed our stay! The cottage was a good size for us and was very well equipped. We were thankful for the satellite TV, DVDs, and games for the couple rainy days we had.
The property was beautiful and was fun for the boys and dog to explore. They especially liked swimming off the rocks and jumping off the dock. They also did some fishing and we took the fishing boat and canoe out for several outings around the lake. My husband and I loved having coffee on the Muskoka chairs and enjoying the view, and having a camp fire in the evenings.
The only (small) downsides were 1) groceries/etc. were about a 45min drive away, so we just did one shop for the whole week, and 2) the bugs when we took the dog for walks on the road (they were fine on the property itself), so having OFF with DEET is recommended!
A great getaway to nature was just what we needed in the middle of the COVID Pandemic.
Thank you so much, Paul!
4.1
The scenery was beautiful. Water was great for swimming and fishing. Owners were very nice. My kids thoroughly enjoyed the home made bread.
4.1
This little piece of heaven was exactly what I needed! A few friends and I really enjoyed this property! Waking up and being able to go cast and actually catch a few fish before even finishing my morning coffee was absolutely amazing! That’s not even mentioning the views with the wonderful sunrises and beautiful sunsets ! We were even lucky enough to enjoy a thunderstorm on the screened in porch.
4.1
Our family enjoyed the cottage and amenities (boats, islands that could be paddled to) as well as trips to the general store for Kawartha ice cream. thank you.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Gravenhurst?
The average price for a rental in Gravenhurst is $472 per night. This rental is $63 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Serene Calm Holiday Homes - Gravenhurst. 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 Serene Calm Holiday Homes - Gravenhurst 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 Serene Calm Holiday Homes - Gravenhurst?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, parking, and balcony or patio.
Explore similar vacation rentals in Gravenhurst
Explore all rentals in GravenhurstGravenhurst travel inspiration
Read our blogGuides
Top Things to Do in Miami: From Beaches to Culture
Guides
The Best Things to Do in Orlando: Attractions, Food, and Family Fun
Guides
Things to Do in Galveston, Texas
Guides
Top Things to Do in Myrtle Beach
Guides
Ski Trip Packing List: What to Bring Skiing or Snowboarding
Trends
VacationRenter Holiday Travel Trends 2023
Featured Rentals
Architectural Vacation Rentals: Experience the Beauty of Unique Properties
Featured Rentals
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Vacation Rentals Around the World