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Barrie Kempenfelt Bay Waterfront Cottage(Muskoka by the City)

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Private Beach East Side
1st flr sitting room window view
Room
King room window view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Shanty Bay, ON
  • Lake Simcoe
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Royal Victoria Hospital
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Georgian College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Barrie, ON (YLK-Lake Simcoe Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd flr Sitting room

1 Double Bed

2nd Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Ground floor

1 Double Bed

King Room

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd floor batch room 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd floor batch room 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Ground floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Barrie Kempenfelt Bay Waterfront Cottage(Muskoka by the City)

Located in commutting distance from City of Toronto (one hour north of Toronto) on North shore of Kempenfelt Bay , the best part of Lake Simcoe, with a little private beach and 150 ft shorline. Only minutes drive to Barrie. Close to all the amenities and convenience of the city yet it is in a country of tranquility. The house has one King Room, 2 Quen rooms, 1 Twin Bed room(2 beds), and one Sitting room with a Double Sofa bed on 2nd floor. Big size eat-in kitchen with Gas stove, stainless Fridge, a formal good size dining room for 8 to 12 people, a lake view sitting room with a double size sofa bed, and a huge living room separated by two sections with two sets of couches. Almost all rooms has extraordinary lake view. Private sandy beach along the shoreline.
12 Km to Barrie downtown; Just an hour drive from Toronto; Lake Simcoe Kempenfelt Bay(The best part of Lake Simcoe); Private beach. You'll love this place because of the outdoors space, 150 feet waterfront; Private beach; the tranquility of the surrounding.
Boat launch closeby. Kayaks available for fun.

Property manager

Luke

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shanty Bay

Located in Oro-Medonte, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Heritage Hills Golf Club and Shanty Bay Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Splashon Water Park Barrie and Barrie Arboretum at Sunnidale Park. Range Landing Golf Practice Facility and Ardagh Bluffs are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Shanty Bay, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake Simcoe - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Barrie Farmers Market - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Barrie Centennial Park - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Royal Victoria Hospital - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Georgian College - 13 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Allandale Waterfront Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Plus and Subs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sakana House - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barrie Kempenfelt Bay Waterfront Cottage(Muskoka by the City) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Barrie Kempenfelt Bay Waterfront Cottage(Muskoka by the City)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barrie Kempenfelt Bay Waterfront Cottage(Muskoka by the City)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barrie Kempenfelt Bay Waterfront Cottage(Muskoka by the City) located?

Located in Oro-Medonte, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Simcoe, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Heritage Hills Golf Club and Shanty Bay Golf Course. Barrie Centennial Park and Eastview Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ilan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic family stay

We were looking for a nice relaxing retreat in the outdoors for an extended family getaway. This cottage was perfect, lots of calm and quiet as well as an idyllic spot on Lake Simcoe with a well-stocked boat house. Only (slight) complaints were that the mattresses seemed a bit aged and the curtains for one of the bedrooms weren't thick enough to block out much sunlight in the early mornings. Note that the tap water is not drinkable and guests should bring bottled water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Super waterfront location, relaxing spacious homey atmosphere, unique interior that goes on forever! Owner flexible and accessible. Would definitely recommend and/ or stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and spacious but a bit rundown

Great waterfront for swimming and kayaking. The property itself is terrific! It is comfortable. There is lots of space. It is on a nice, quiet street with nearby green space. I appreciated the host’s flexibility with offering us early check in and late checkout. There were only 3 wine glasses and the coffee maker did not work well. There were cobwebs above the beds and the cottage was clean but not sparkling. The showers have very low pressure and the water temperature switches from cold to extremely hot quite suddenly. It is hard to get a good temperature. We were surprised by the public wharf next door. Some people might be bothered by that. On the other hand, we really enjoyed the swimming and the view! Luke was helpful and communicative as a host, which is appreciated. Pricey, but overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

matthew h.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not clean and unprofessional

I paid a lot of money to stay in what I thought would be a great place over the Christmas and NYE with my family. I spent the first 24 hours cleaning from top to bottom and when I complained to the manager they said they would come back to me after they spoke to the cleaner. This never happened. Very clear that this is treated as a party house instead of a great property that it could be.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cailyx M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

My family and I rented this cottage for 5 days and had a great stay! This will have been my second stay at this cottage! The host responds quickly and is very helpful. Large cottage, with lots of places to sleep! This waterfront cottage is a great place to stay! We will be back next summer!! Thanks Luke!

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Private Property Conveniently Located

This cottage is in a wonderful location! It's just 10 minutes from Barrie, but feels very secluded. There's a sandy beach that has limited privacy, but also a rocky beach that's completely private if that's what you're seeking. The grounds are gorgeous! The cottage itself is a fabulous size, has a great layout, is fully equipped with everything you need and feels very homey. If you're looking for a super lux experience, this isn't it, but it was perfect for our family.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Anil S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Not as clean as it should have been. Great location and property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ronald P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Shanty Bay

cottage could use a good cleaning (if not a sprucing up), especially the Jacuzzi (unusable); beach clean up after a storm was a problem. Amenities and overall property met expectations. Host was responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place for family and friends!

Property was clean with plenty of natural sunlight and space for everyone to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Luke’s cottage was perfect for our friends weekend away. The house was clean and had everything we needed, With lots of rooms for larger groups! walk down a few steps to the water where we spent most of our time. The water was amazing and having the kayaks available was a bonus. Luke was very fast at returning any questions we had. Would 10/10 recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Qian C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great layout

Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Perfect location and sandy beach. Property requires better maintenance.

Perfect location and sandy beach. Property requires better maintenance.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

large spacious cottage with many quiet spaces around the property as well as inside

driving up to this large property was exciting and inviting. The inside of the cottage was clean with all working appliances and well planned kitchen and A/C. The large dining table and two large out door picknick tables were a wonderful asset BBQ worked very well with a full propane tank. All linens and towels were clean. Short length of stairs took us to the sandy beach which was clean, perfectly shallow lake , and there were docks where you can dive off safely. Bonus was a deep sea diving school in surrounding waters. The lake was not over used by motor boats allowing the kayaks to be used without worry. lots of area to play, basket ball tower, all in all a wonderful homey place for the long weekend. A wonderful long weekend Carol
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic

This property was incredible! It checked off all of our boxes, and even the boxes we didn't anticipate. I would definitely recommend this property to others, and I would stay there again next time I'm in the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Exactly what we were looking for

Great stay, everything we were expecting. Luke was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

brian b.

AMAZING PLACE

PLACE WAS AMAZING AND OWNER WAS GREAT AND ALWAYS GOT BACK TO USE WITH ANY QUESTIONS
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Luke

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