Heron Cottage seen from Lake Muskoka
Bala Park Island · Muskoka

Your lakeside cottage
retreat

A cozy three-bedroom pine cottage on Lake Muskoka — where mornings begin with loon calls and sunrises over still water.

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Make Heron Cottage your holiday haven

Escape to our cozy winterized three-bedroom pine cottage on Lake Muskoka. Bike, walk, swim, golf, sail, fish, canoe, kayak, read, and relax in the heart of Muskoka.

Shop and visit local attractions in Bala, Port Carling, and Gravenhurst. Tour Lake Joseph, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Muskoka right from your dock. Attend local events, historic resorts, arts shows, markets, and antique fairs.

Dine by the dock or treat yourself at famous Muskoka resorts and restaurants. Only 1 km by boat from the Whiting Rd. landing to your private retreat. Free parking and boat launching available at the landing.

The front porch of Heron Cottage

Everything you need to unwind

Three Bedrooms

Comfortably sleeps 6–8 guests with a master bedroom, twin bedroom, and cozy blue bedroom.

Full Kitchen

A beautifully equipped pine kitchen with everything you need to cook meals and entertain.

Stunning Sunrises

Wake to spectacular eastern views — wide open rocky shoreline and sparkling morning water.

Muskoka Room

A large screened porch — the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening reading.

Fireplace & Fire Pit

A roaring fire for chilly autumn mornings, and an outdoor fire pit for s'mores under the stars.

Private Dock

Your own dock on Lake Muskoka — tour three lakes, fish, kayak, or simply watch the loons.

Plan your stay

The Cottage

  • Winterized three-bedroom cottage
  • Beautiful pine floors, ceilings, and walls
  • Large screened Muskoka room
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Cozy fireplace for cool mornings
  • Outdoor fire pit and BBQ
  • Private dock on Lake Muskoka

Getting There

  • Only 1 km by boat from Whiting Rd. landing
  • Five-minute boat ride to mainland
  • Ten minutes to Bala by car or boat
  • Free parking and boat launching at the landing

Activities

  • Swimming, sailing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking
  • Biking, walking, and golfing nearby
  • Tour Lake Joseph, Lake Rosseau & Lake Muskoka
  • Visit Bala, Port Carling & Gravenhurst
  • Arts shows, markets & antique fairs
  • Famous Muskoka resorts and restaurants

Availability

Available May 1 through October 31.
Suited for 6–8 occupants. Contact the owner for rates and booking information.

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Find us on the map

Whitings Landing — the boat launch to the island

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Ready to book your Muskoka getaway?

Reach out to the owner for availability, rates, and rental information.