Entire Island
Sun Room
Sun Room
Sun Room
Main Room
Sun Room
Sun Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen and Living Room
Living Room
Dock
Dock
Exterior
Exterior
Kitchen
Deck
Deck
Deck with Fire Table
Deck
Dock
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Deck
Bathroom
Distance from Dock to Shoreline Parking
Availability and Booking
Select dates for a rate quote
Please note that this property books Saturday-Saturday only during high season
Unavailable
Selected
Please note: Bookings including a long weekend or between seasons, may be misquoted. Our Reservations team will be in touch if required.
At a Glance ↑↓
- Sleeps 4 (including children)
- Pets are not permitted at this cottage
- This cottage has no road access and requires a boat to access it
- Owners will provide transportation across to the island and back at the end of your stay
- Up to 3 vehicles can park on the mainland at no charge
- Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
- Heat pump for heating and air conditioning
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- TV and DVD player in Sun Room (for streaming and DVD watching only - there is no channel reception), smart speaker, outdoor speakers
- Peddle boat, canoe, 2 sit on kayaks
- Fire table (wood fires are not permitted)
Overview ↑↓
Save $100 at Joy Island Cottage this summer!! - From June 22 to Aug 31 book a week now for only $2200! Regular rental rate is $2300. A savings of $100! Book online, no promo code needed
There has always been a mystique about owning or renting your own island - a continent unto itself where you are the monarch. Often, this can involve a complex boat ride through channels and bays which can leave all but the most experienced boater flummoxed. Not so with Joy Island - your exclusive paradise no more than a 100 yards from the shore. Here you have all the advantages of having your own island without the complexities of water taxis or boat rentals. If you need to go back and forth to the mainland, a kayak or canoe will easily fit the bill!
Joy Island is located on Clear Lake, just off Highway 11 between Huntsville and Burks Falls. The owners will ferry you and your supplies to/from the island at the start and end of your trip, and as we said earlier, interim trips are easily made.
Although you are on an island, you are not roughing it here. The cottage is a modern build. Two generously sized bedrooms sleep our group in comfort. An open concept living/kitchen/dining area with large windows leaves you no doubt that you are in Cottage Country and here to relax. There is also a large 3-piece bathroom with a walk-in shower. Stepping outside, you'll discover a marvellous deck with multiple seating areas - giving your sun or shade to suit your mood - as well as the pièce de résistance, a large screened sunroom complete with seating, a fireplace and a table for games and puzzles. One look at this room and we could easily imagine grabbing a coffee, a novel and saying goodbye to civilization for the foreseeable future as we enjoyed the soothing lake breezes and view. Due to its island location, campfires are not permitted here, but there is a fire table and the aforementioned fireplace in the screened room.
If, on the other hand, you feel like a dose of the mainland during your stay, there is plenty to do within easy driving distance. Huntsville is just 20 minutes to the south and has all you'll want in terms of shopping, supplies, dining and taking in the Cottage Country atmosphere. The small town of Burks Falls is just a little closer to the North, and although it does not offer as many amenities as Huntsville, there are certainly the basics, a couple of nice mom-and-pop diners and food trucks, an LCBO and some quaint shops and bakeries. The 14-hole track of Almaguin Highlands Golf Course is just 15 minutes away - perfect when 9 holes isn't enough but you don't have time for 18. Arrowhead Provincial Park is also close by, as well as Algonquin National Park. Bring your camera, the books and games you want to catch up on - leave behind your stress.
Inside the Cottage
- Sleeps 4 (including children)
- 2 bedrooms (King, Queen)
- 1 3-pc. Bathroom (with shower)
- Heat pump for heating and air conditioning
- Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
- TV in Sun Room (for streaming and DVD watching only - there is no channel reception)
- Unlimited Wi-Fi through Starlink
Outside the Cottage
- Deck
- Dock
- BBQ
- Fire table (wood fires are not permitted)
- Peddle boat, canoe, 2 sit on kayaks
- Pets are not permitted at this cottage
- This cottage has no road access and requires a boat to access it
- Owners will provide transportation across to the island and back at the end of your stay
- All linens and towels are provided, including outdoor towels
- Rentals include a cleaning service; however, the cottage must be left in a tidy condition
- There is both northwestern and southeastern exposure
Things you need to know:
Waterfront
The waterfront is great for swimming, with a sandy bottom and few to no weeds. Water is approximately 8' deep off the dock.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. (15 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. (20 mins)
- Golfing.Nearby golf courses include the Almaguin Highlands Golf & Country Club (15 mins), Huntsville Downs Golf Course (15 mins), and Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course (20 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)
