Beautiful Muskoka Waterfront Cottage - Moon River Bala
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About this cottage rental
Our newly renovated 2000 sq ft, 4 bedroom cottage resides on the historic Moon River in the heart of Bala! Walking distance to the famous Bala Falls & Kee To Bala, LCBO & Beer Store, Don's Bakery, Bala Falls Pub, Bala Freshmart grocery & several more. We have a public boat launch located literally right beside our property as well as Bala Cove Marina for boat & equipment rentals. Located just 1.5 hours from Toronto, rest and relaxation awaits you at our beautiful waterfront property.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Ski in / Ski out
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Garden, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(8 Reviews)
5.0
The cottage was as advertised. It was clean, spacious, well stocked and the location was perfect. We had a great weekend, enjoyed all the amenities and loved that it was close / walking distance to everything Bala has to offer.
1.0
This was our worst rental experience in Canada. On the day of check in we had no check in instructions and had to liaise with VRBO to agree a back up plan incase we could not access the property.
Once arrived we discovered that the property was dirty and badly equipped - not even enough knives and forks.
We spent half of our 6 day trip sorting out problems at the property including rectifying cleaning and basic kitchen equipment and a defective pedlow that took in water (it almost sank with our children in it) and a key pad that would not lock or unlock half the time. We never saw the host despite the issues we faced and the support for us was begrudging at best. We spent a lot of money to stay in a poorly equipped unclean property.
Other things to note is that the property is close to a busy road so you have a view of lines of cars from the deck. Also there is a train line very close by and you are woken by train sirens in the middle of the night every night. For what we paid this rental was a complete rip off.
5.0
We stayed from July 21-28, 2022. We were 2 families including my daughter and 2 small children who loved it there. They woke up and went right to the water every day. The rooms are all very spacious. The configuration of the bedrooms was great especially for families with small children. The entire process was very easy. The pictures posted are exactly what you get. Everything is in walking distance, food shopping, LCBO, Ice Cream, Pizza, Cafes, and beach. Would definitely recommend this place and we are looking to book next year
5.0
Nicely remodelled cottage, right on Moon River, steps from all that Bala has to offer in restaurants an shops. Has all the wants and needs for a family and Najim was very responsive.
5.0
Convenient location & great host
Nicely remodelled cottage, right on Moon River, steps from all that Bala has to offer in restaurants an shops. Has all the wants and needs for a family and Najim was very responsive.
5.0
The cottage was very clean and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked except needs more knives. The beach is shallow and sandy and then weedy, rocks and then deep. The kayaks were great and there was lots of life jackets. The kids loved the lily pad. The boat launch next door was not very busy and provided entertainment talking to the locals.
5.0
A wonderful cottage experience in a very charming area. We felt so welcome and comfortable. The cottage was very cozy and very spacious. It really had a warmth and charm. The water was fabulous and the kids had so much fun catching frogs, watching ducks, loons, turtles, Dragonflies and most especially the adorable chipmunks. We swam, kayaked, hiked and swung in the gorgeous swing every day. We explored the charming town of Bala and the beautiful falls and had such a great time as a family. Nazim was a wonderful host and our stay at his lovely cottage was exceptional. The cottage has all the amenities we needed and more. We felt as if we were at home. I would highly recommend this lovely cottage.
5.0
Welcoming and Comfortable on Charming Moon River!
A wonderful cottage experience in a very charming area. We felt so welcome and comfortable. The cottage was very cozy and very spacious. It really had a warmth and charm. The water was fabulous and the kids had so much fun catching frogs, watching ducks, loons, turtles, Dragonflies and most especially the adorable chipmunks. We swam, kayaked, hiked and swung in the gorgeous swing every day. We explored the charming town of Bala and the beautiful falls and had such a great time as a family. Nazim was a wonderful host and our stay at his lovely cottage was exceptional. The cottage has all the amenities we needed and more. We felt as if we were at home. I would highly recommend this lovely cottage.
5.0
Excellent cottage for family vacation
The cottage was very clean and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked except needs more knives. The beach is shallow and sandy and then weedy, rocks and then deep. The kayaks were great and there was lots of life jackets. The kids loved the lily pad. The boat launch next door was not very busy and provided entertainment talking to the locals.
4.0
Nice place, excellent location.
We enjoyed our stay with the family
4.0
August vacation
Nice place, excellent location.
We enjoyed our stay with the family
5.0
The property is spacious and clean. The cottage does not have air conditioning, but there are fans in all the rooms and we were very comfortable at night. The property owner was very responsive when we had questions.
The small beach and dock area are great for kids, as the water is very shallow and there is nice sand in that area. The river is very calm and nice for kayaking.
Because the cottage is in Bala, it does not have the same secluded feel as some Muskoka cottages, but it is nice to have groceries and food options within walking distance. Overall a very nice stay.
5.0
Very nice summer get-away
The property is spacious and clean. The cottage does not have air conditioning, but there are fans in all the rooms and we were very comfortable at night. The property owner was very responsive when we had questions.
The small beach and dock area are great for kids, as the water is very shallow and there is nice sand in that area. The river is very calm and nice for kayaking.
Because the cottage is in Bala, it does not have the same secluded feel as some Muskoka cottages, but it is nice to have groceries and food options within walking distance. Overall a very nice stay.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Muskoka Lakes?
The average price for a rental in Muskoka Lakes is $859 per night. This rental is $193 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Muskoka Waterfront Cottage - Moon River Bala. 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 Beautiful Muskoka Waterfront Cottage - Moon River Bala pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful Muskoka Waterfront Cottage - Moon River Bala?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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