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Bear Essentials Lakefront Hideaway

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Full-sized fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Smart TV, Netflix, books, streaming services
Exterior
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Huntsville, ON
  • Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Lions Lookout
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪55 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.

Bear Essentials Lakefront Hideaway

"Bear Essentials" is a charming waterfront cottage on peaceful Otter Lake. The private dock overlooking a calm non-motorized lake, home to many otters and wildlife, is the perfect oasis for nature lovers. Enjoy the serenity of canoeing, kayaking, fishing and swimming without the sound of boats and sea-doos whizzing by.

This property boasts 130 feet of water frontage which wraps around the cottage allowing for water views from almost every angle. While this property has the privacy and seclusion of rural living in a fully-winterized cottage, it is also just a 10-minute drive 'to the conveniences of downtown Huntsville.'

For year-around fun, Bear Essentials is within a 18-minute driving radius to Hidden
Valley Highlands Ski Area and Muskoka Ski Club, Arrowhead Ice Skating Trail and
several golf courses. There are also snowmobiling, snowshoeing and hiking trails in
walking distance.' The cottage has 2 bedrooms and 1 four-piece bathroom. Bedroom on the second story has a picturesque Juliet balcony with a scenic view of the lake. The fully-stocked kitchen overlooks the elevated cathedral pine ceilings in the dining area. There is also a fully operational Regency fireplace, a custom deck overlooking the water with a bbq and a lovely screened-in Muskoka room.

We look forward to sharing our little little piece of heaven with you!

Listing space -
- Beautiful waterfront property
- Abundance of nature all around
- 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom
- Heating and air conditioning
-UV filtered fresh and potable drinking water from the taps
- Wifi
- Pet friendly
- BBQ
- Free parking
- Smart TV
- Premium bedding and mattresses
- Beautiful dock
- Campfire pit
- Canoe
- 10min drive to downtown Huntsville for, shops, dining, spa, entertainment

Kitchen:
-A fully equipped kitchen
-UV filtered fresh and potable drinking water from the taps
- Electric range stove
- Dishwasher
- Full sized fridge/freezer
- Drip coffee maker
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Fully stocked, all cookware and dishware
- Cooking necessities (oil, salt, pepper)

Dining Room:
- Wooden dining table, seating for 6

Living Room:
- Open concept to kitchen and dining room
- View of the lake
- Smart TV
- Netflix/Prime

Primary Bedroom:
- Queen size bed
- Premium bedding

Bedroom #2:
- Double size bed
- Premium bedding
- Balcany overlooking lake

Bathroom:
- Premium linens
- Fully stocked with body wash and shampoo

Backyard:
- Waterfront property
- Dock
- Floating dock
- BBQ
- Campfire pit
- Lights for sitting out at night time
- kayak
- Lifejackets
• Quite hours between 9 pm & 8 am
• No shoes in the house
• Guest should bring their own firewood and ensure fire is put out at end of use.
• Early check in or late check out can be arranged when available based on availability.
• Thank you for your thoughtfulness and consideration in leaving the cottage (inside and out) clean and tidy. For guest use, Cottage has a broom, dustpan, dish soap and vacuum
• No loud music or parties or events at anytime
• No Fireworks are allowed in the property at all times. Its against the township by-law.
• Insects and wildlife are a part of cottage country. Please discourage them by keeping doors and screens closed.
• Maximum two pets allowed.
• Pets cannot be left unattended, and we ask that you pick up after your pet.
• Please do not put anything into the toilets but into the trash cans provided in the washrooms for paper towels, Kleenex, tampons, pads, flushable wipes, hair etc
• Please clean and empty fridge, microwave, and Oven.
• Empty all garbage containers.
• There is a fire ban in the region for the month of April. Lighting an outdoor fire at this time will lead to penalties imposed by the city officials.
• GUESTS ARE TO TAKE GARBAGE AND RECYCLE BACK WITH THEM AT THE END OF THEIR STAY.
• Summer seasonal activities (dock, kayak, canoe etc) are available for guest use between Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Muskoka Heritage Place. Features include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by car from Muskoka Heritage Place and 14 minutes from Huntsville Civic Center Algonquin Theater
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Huntsville cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

PRIYAN GOPALAPILLAI

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Kayak
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, outdoor lighting, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

149138

Bear Essentials Lakefront Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Grace S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful very peaceful setting

Great views
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

So Lovely

A quaint, lovely gem. The space was super clean and had everything we needed. The dock was great to hang out on, spent full days on it and in the water. It was spacious and cozy enough for 3 adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mykola S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024