Huntsville, Canada
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Discover Your Dream Retreat in Muskoka Canada
Discover Your Dream Retreat in Muskoka Canada
Welcome to our log home, nestled in the heart of the District of Muskoka, a renowned regional municipality in Central Ontario, Canada. Just a 2-hour drive north of Toronto, Muskoka spans 6,475 km² and boasts around 1,600 lakes, making it a top cottaging destination. In fact, Muskoka was the #1 most searched Canadian destination for vacation rentals in 2017.
As you enter the meandering driveway, illuminated by charming coach lamps and surrounded by towering pine trees, you’ll find yourself on 3 acres of ultimate private landscape. Our serene oasis on the shores of the Muskoka River features:
• 2 Bedrooms & 3 Bathrooms: Including an upper-level loft office/yoga studio with a private deck.
• Great Room: Open-concept with a cathedral ceiling and a cozy wood-burning fireplace.
• Country Kitchen: Pine floors and modern amenities.
• Main Floor Laundry: Convenient and accessible.
• Expansive Waterside Deck: Perfect for enjoying the stunning river views.
The fully finished lower level offers a large rec room, a 2-piece powder room, and a studio/bedroom. Lovely rock walkways lead to 273 feet of river frontage and beautifully landscaped grounds. Stairs take you down to a dock and our floating dock boat, providing access to 7 km of river to explore. We also have a canoe.
Additional features include a detached double car garage with power doors, a drilled well, and a Generac generator hardwired into the house to ensure power continuity. Our home is located in the charming village of Port Sydney, on a quiet, dead-end municipal road. We are 15 minutes north of Bracebridge and 15 minutes south of Huntsville, both offering a variety of activities year-round. Algonquin Park is only a 40-minute drive away.
Nearby Amenities:
• Dining and groceries
• Beach/boat launch
• LCBO, hardware store, and gas station
• North Granite Ridge Golf Club (2 km away)
Port Sydney, located 3 km away on the west shore of Mary Lake, offers attractions such as the Port Sydney Scenic Dam and the Designated Heritage Tree. Enjoy numerous walking and biking trails, a beautiful public beach, and winter activities like ice-skating and snowmobiling. Don’t miss the charming David’s General Store. For winter sports enthusiasts, Hidden Valley Resort for skiing is just a 30-minute drive away.
There are countless activities to enjoy in our area. For more information, visit Discover Muskoka.
There are so many things to do in our area that it is too much to list, the attached link is worth a look if you are interested
https://www.discovermuskoka.ca/
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 0 Children
- 0 Exchanges made
Occupation
- We are both retired, but I teach Yoga 2 times a week at the local Community Centre
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Environment: In the country
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Sleeping Capacity: 4
In my house
- Pets - Allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- Balcony
- Park / playground
- BBQ
- Garage / private parking
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Car necessary
- Use/Exchange of car
- Seclusion/Privacy
- Use of boat
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Greece
- Portugal
- England, UK
- Scotland, UK
- Ireland
- United States
- Canada
- Hawaii, USA
- Iceland
- Japan
- Thailand
Spoken Languages
- English
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: Toronto Pearson International Airport - 197 km
Our home is located in the charming village of Port Sydney, on a quiet, dead-end municipal road. We are 15 minutes north of Bracebridge and 15 minutes south of Huntsville, both offering a variety of activities year-round. Algonquin Provincial Park is only a 40-minute drive away https://ontarioparks.ca/park/algonquin
Nearby Amenities:
• Dining and groceries
• Beach/boat launch
• LCBO, hardware store, and gas station
• North Granite Ridge Golf Club (2 km away)
Port Sydney, located 3 km away on the west shore of Mary Lake, offers attractions such as the Port Sydney Scenic Dam and the Designated Heritage Tree. Enjoy numerous walking and biking trails, a beautiful public beach, and winter activities like ice-skating and snowmobiling. Don’t miss the charming David’s General Store. For winter sports enthusiasts, Hidden Valley Resort for skiing is just a 30-minute drive away.
Places to visit:
Arrowhead Provincial Park
Just 10 minutes north of Huntsville, the stunning Arrowhead Provincial Park is part of the Ontario Parks system and offers access to many activities all year long. During the winter, a 1.3 km skating trail meanders through the forest. Cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snow tubing are also popular throughout the season. Summertime activities range from hiking and camping to swimming and relaxing on beautiful beaches along Lake Arrowhead. No matter the time of year, you’ll find you never run out of things to do while in the park.
Limberlost Forest
Nature the way it was intended to be, with 20 private lakes, 70km of trails, and 10,000+ acres of unspoiled wildlife just waiting to be explored. Take to the trails as they are available for mountain biking, trail running and hiking. In the colder months, enjoy heading out for backwoods cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Only, 25 minutes away!
There are countless activities to enjoy in our area. For more information, visit Discover Muskoka.
There are so many things to do in our area that it is too much to list, the attached link is worth a look if you are interested
https://www.discovermuskoka.ca/
Occupation
- We are both retired, but I teach Yoga 2 times a week at the local Community Centre
Children
- We do not have children.
Pets
- We do not have pets.
About Our Family
Hi we are the Barnett's we are living the retired life, just the two of us, myself, Marianne and my husband Russ. We have 3 adult children and 3 granddaughters who do not live with us, but visit often. I am a yoga teacher and teach yoga at the local community centre twice a week in Port Sydney. https://www.instagram.com/riversidey0ga/
I also am a member of the Huntsville Art Society and like to paint with acrylic and water colour paints. Also love gardening and try to have a nice garden in the summer time, if I can keep the deer away from eating it!
Russ is a member of the Stephenson District Lion's Club. The Stephenson Lions have served the community for close to 50 years. They are active, positive, energetic group who have the best interests of our community in mind. They organize several special events throughout the year including the Marquis Tent Rental Program, Annual Duck Race, Food Drive, Seniors Christmas Dinner and Lobsterfest. Each winter they maintain the popular Lions rink at the Port Sydney beach and host community skating events with free barbecues. All the money raised goes back into the community.
https://stephensonlions.ca/
Lifestyle
We enjoy hiking, boating, entertaining and travelling
