Exterior
Adventure Awaits by Night
Private Dock
Living Room with Wood Stove
Primary Bedroom with Ensuite
Primary Bedroom with Ensuite
Fully-equipped Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Living Room with Wood Stove
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Sunroom
Private Dock on Private Lake (Boat not Included)
Bedroom (Queen)
Bedroom (Queen & Bunks)
Bedroom (Queen & Bunks)
Games/Bedroom (Sleeps 3)
Games/Bedroom
Who is the Family Champion?
Bathroom (3-piece with Shower)
Lower Bathroom (3-piece with shower)
Exterior
Winter Exterior
Backyard View & Path to Waterfront
Pathway to Waterfront
Pathway in Winter
Winter Lakeview
Who Doesn't Love a Desk with a View?
Work in Comfort
Welcome - Adventure Awaits
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At a Glance ↑↓
- Sleeps 10 (max 6 adults)
- One medium-size (50lb max) dog permitted (sorry no cats)
- Private lake 5-mins walk from property
- Canoe, 2 kayaks, SUP (no lifejackets/PFDs)
- Dishwasher, washer and dryer
- Pool table, Board games
- Smart TV & cable, unlimited Wi-Fi
Overview ↑↓
We always enjoy the variety of Ontario cottage rentals that are made available to our guests. It is the unique flavour of rental cottages in the Muskoka and Almaguin Highlands that makes every vacation special for families.
When we say "Adventure Awaits", we might be making a general statement, but in this case, we're recommending a specific cottage. Located on a very private lake very close to the town of Kearney, this cottage gives your family room to roam, to explore, to play and to reconnect in a private, yet easily accessible, setting. The perfect cottage vacation!
Adventure Awaits is a refurbished farm house that has been enjoyed for decades by its owners. With hundreds of acres that incorporate an entire lake, the family that owns the property has long maintained a wonderful stewardship of the entire area. Family members own a couple of cottages on the opposite side of the lake. The caretaker's residence is down close to the dock - and while he is available to assist in case of emergencies, your privacy is respected and encouraged at all times.
Let's have a look around inside: When you enter, you'll find yourself in a nicely sized foyer with the main bathroom just off to one side. Stepping into the main portion of the cottage takes you to the kitchen, dining area and living room. All are of a generous size, and as a bonus, you will find a haven in the 3-season room just off the living room. A TV package and unlimited WiFi are both available to you, so whether you are working from "home", watching the game or movie or just keeping up with friends and the news, you won't be out of touch here (well, unless you want to be).
Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms, including a large youth bedroom that incorporates an entertainment space with a pool table. We wouldn't be surprised if the teens in your extended family claim this one right away.
While this property shines inside, it gets even better when you open the door and start to explore. There is a very large yard, complete with children's play set, that is perfect for just about anything, including a family game of football or baseball. Perhaps you have hikers in your group. They will be delighted with the several trails that run through the property - and if they feel like a reward, they could instead opt for a stroll into Kearney for ice cream. Another trail of just over 300 yards takes you to the waterfront, where you'll enjoy swimming, kayaking, fishing (when we visited in early winter, there were some nice fresh-caught trout on the dock and destined for the dinner table) or just lounging on the dock.
Out and about, the town of Kearney, as we mentioned, is less than 3 km away and has everything you need in terms of the basics, as well as a couple of eateries. Huntsville, with all it offers (dining, entertainment, more adventure) is less than a half hours drive. Arrowhead provincial Park is less than 20 minutes and the Rain Lake entrance to Algonquin is just 30 minutes distant. Bring your bikes, your camera, your swimsuit
Inside the Cottage
- Sleeps 10 (max 6 adults)
- 4 bedrooms (king, queen, queen + bunks, double with single bunk over)
- 2½ bathrooms - Master with ensuite 3-piece with shower; shared 3-piece with shower
- Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
- Washer and dryer
- Living room with wood stove
- Smart TV, cable
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- Pool table, Board games
Outside the Cottage
- Deck with Propane BBQ
- Fire pit with outdoor chairs
- Private dock on private lake 5-min walk away
- Canoe, 2 kayaks, SUP (no lifejackets)
Close-By Attractions
- Arrowhead Provincial Park. This park features 15 km of hiking trails; including a trail leading to a scenic waterfall (Stubb's Falls). Rental canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and mountain bikes are available. (20 mins).
- Algonquin Theatre, Huntsville. Live theatre and concert venue. Featuring "Concerts on the Dock" every Wednesday night at 7:00pm throughout July and August. Amazing musicians and performers take the stage at Town Dock Park in downtown Huntsville. Bring a lawn chair or grab a seat in the park overlooking the Muskoka River and experience all genres of music from country to jazz, folk to indie, bluegrass to big band. (25 mins)
- Golfing.Nearby golf courses include the Almaguin Highlands Golf & Country Club (15 mins), Huntsville Downs Golf Course (25 mins), Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course (30 mins), and The Ridge Golf Course (30 mins).
- Screaming Heads. Unique site featuring a castle and the depiction of the apocalypse using screaming heads and scared hands,howling wolves, 4 horsemen of the apocalypse and much more! The sculptures are spread over 300 acres of property. (30 mins)
Things you need to know:
- One medium-size (50lb max) dog permitted (sorry no cats)
- Private waterfront & dock is a 5-min walk away with an easterly exposure
- Linens and indoor towels are provided, please provide your own outdoor towels
- Bring your own life-jackets/PFDs to ensure a proper fit
- To preserve fish stock in the lake only catch and release, bait-free fishing is permitted
- A post-rental cleaning service is provided; however the property is to be left in a tidy condition
- While there is no limit on download activity for this cottage, experience has shown that smooth streaming and/or video-conferencing may not be reliably depended upon.
Waterfront
There is a small beach at the waterfront, allowing for shallow entry. The lake bottom is sandy at first, but fairly quickly gets more silty/muddy, and a little rocky. The best swimming is off the dock, where the depth is about 8', but please note it's not safe for diving.
