This is real cottaging for those who love the great outdoors and lake living. Situated in a very private over 2.5 acre treed setting on a rocky landscape, the views are spectacular, swimming is excellent with over 700 feet of shoreline for exploring. There's enough watercraft for everyone to have a go!

This is an older, traditional cottage the owners have spent a lot of time upgrading and making into a comfortable place for your vacation. The 1000 sq ft bungalow syle property will accommodate six people in three bedrooms, has a neat and well equipped kitchen; a cosy living and dining area and a sunroom for enjoying the outside while inside. For cooler evenings there is a new Napoleon woodstove and all wood is supplied for both this, and the outside firepit.

The cottage is reached via a short pathway from the parking area. The 2.5 acre surrounding woodland forested paths will whet your appetite for walks - particularly if you have brought your fur friend with you!

There is a flat area surrounding the cottage for games and play, with a short pathway down to the dock. The waterfront has a sandy area surrounding the dock but is mainly rocky and not suitable for diving. Swimmers will just love this as the water is clear and weed-free.

The village of Washago is just 20 minutes drive with general stores and gas station. Bigger stores are found in Orillia, just 30 minutes or Gravenhurst. There is such a lot to do in this area too - no-one is going to be bored at this location!

Inside :

• Sleeps 6
• 3 bedrooms ( 2 doubles, 1 with twin bunks)
• Bathroom with shower
• Fully equipped kitchen with stove, fridge and microwaver
• Wood burning Napoleon stove
• Screened porch
• TV with VCR and DVD players
  

Outside :

• Patio furniture and lounging chairs
• Firepit
• Barbecue
• Canoe and rowboat
• Lifejackets

Out and About

Nearest General Store: 5 minutes

Things to do and see :

• Town of Gravenhurst
• Cruise on the RMS Segwun
• Golf Courses
• Rent a boat and have it delivered to the dock
• Muskoka Wildlife Centre
• Take a cruise on Lake Muskoka
• Santa's Village in Bracebridge - great for kids
• Gravenhurst Drive-in Movies
• High Falls Water Park - Bracebridge
• Golf at South Muskoka Golf Club
• Bracebridge Tourism

Things you need to know

• Location is 2 hours north of Toronto
• Bring your own drinking water
• Bring your own linens and towels
• No phone - owner has phone at his cottage that guests may use in emergencies
• Pets are welcome at this cottage

Our guests say...

• We are so excited to come back this year. We always have great time fishing, swimming and enjoying the beauty of Riley Lake. Thank you for allowing us back up here again and I’m sure we will have just as much fun building memories with our family. – Katherine & kids.
• We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Fishing was excellent. The view from the porch sets the perfect picture. Again thanks for your hospitality and making our week. – Keith & Shelly
• Thanks for a great week. The sun really pulled through for us. Swimming here is excellent!
• We saw turkeys, kingfisher, loons, a beautiful fox, a pileated woodpecker, beautiful stars, especially Scorpio and Cassiopia and the Milky Way. We caught bass and pike, ate great food, had lovely fires which kept us warm and views from the point which kept us happy. Thanks for a great time – Lynn, Lyne, Barb & Moira
• Had cold but great week .Saw much wildlife, turkeys, otter in front of cottage, grouse, loons. Tuesday night a black bear visited knocking over a bench outside and sniffing all around the cottage. Visited Gravenhurst and went on steamship ride. Lots of great photos. See you soon. Thx – Paul & Donna
• Saw much wildlife including beavers, hummingbirds and caught some fish (musky/pike). Although the weather could be warmer, we had a good time. – Jan from Toronto
• What a wonderful way to unwind and start my summer vacation! I’m so glad that I selected “Southfork”. It was just what I had imagined and hoped for! Right from the warm welcome with homemade bread and local papers (thoughtful touches) to the last dip in the fresh water, every moment was relaxing and truly enjoyable
• We enjoyed our stay, this week was truly a blast! The sounds of nature and the refreshing Muskokan rocky outdoors made the trip. The fishing was great, the water clean and warm and the animals beautiful and fearless; the loons swam inches away from our boat, dragonflies sat on my hand and the frogs didn’t mind being stared at, being caught for the pictures. We spent most of our time fishing and exploring. Thank you very much for a wonderful place and vacation.
• Thanks for a wonderful vacation! The location was perfect, the cabin so quant and historic. A beautiful lake with terrific fishing . Between the canoe and the row boat we toured every corner of Riley Lake. Thanks again – Peter & Cindy from Everton
• Phil and I had a great vacation here at your wonderful cottage. We enjoyed reading about all the history of this place. Thanks for your hospitality. We hope to be back! Thanks again – Lori and Phil
• Our week at your cottage has been a relaxing and wonderful week. Not only is this home beautiful and cozy but it is also very welcoming. We have enjoyed taking long walks around the area as well as swimming and canoeing on the lake. – Ivan and Angela
• Wow! We had a great time and thank you for everything. Thank you so much – Sue & Yvon