 Enjoy some meals at the picnic table - 2/40  Covered front porch with comfortable chairs and patio set - 3/40  Screened Muskoka Room with sectional couch, table, stools, and bar fridge - 4/40  Great area to eat a meal, play a board game or read a book - 5/40  Napoleon Prestige Pro Series BBQ - 6/40  View of living room from the stair landing - 7/40  Floor to Ceiling Granite Fireplace - 8/40  View of living room from the kitchen - 9/40  View of Loft Area from living room - 10/40  Large Country Kitchen - 11/40  Kitchen is equipped with all the amenities of home - 12/40  Beautiful hardwood floors throughout - 13/40  Large oak harvest table with chairs and bench - 14/40  Laundry closet with front load washer and dryer - 15/40  Main floor Master Bedroom - 16/40  Desk provided for work station - 18/40  Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet - 19/40  Upstairs Bedroom with Queen Size Bed - 22/40  Two windows and ceiling fan provide great cross ventilation - 23/40  Loft-style bedroom with twin beds - 24/40  Upstairs bathroom with full bath and shower - 25/40  Acrylic Shower and Tub Surround - 26/40  Loft-Style Family Room with Queen Size Pull Out Couch - 27/40  Large Screen Smart TV with Satellite Receiver and DVD Player - 28/40  View of cottage interior from the family room loft - 29/40  Granite patio fire pit with Muskoka chairs - 30/40  Relax and spend a lazy afternoon in the hammock - 31/40  Slide and play structure for young children - 32/40  Lower deck near lake with Muskoka chairs and coffee table - 33/40  View of dock and lake from lower deck - 34/40  View from water of lower deck, dock, and swim raft - 35/40  Large L-shaped dock with comfortable seating - 36/40  Appreciate the view from the Muskoka chairs and lounges - 37/40  View from the dock including swim raft - 38/40  View from dock in the other direction - 39/40  Child friendly shallow sandy shoreline - 40/40 $3850 / week | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 8 |
 | 3 Bedrooms |
 | 2 Bathrooms |
 | Pets allowed
with
restrictions |
 | Smoking
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 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
Welcome to Hillview! This beautiful family cottage with a covered porch surrounded by mature trees in a private setting is found on Taylor Island near Gravenhurst, Ontario two hours from Toronto. For your convenience, at a local marina minutes away, two parking spots and one boat slip are included for your use as well as a complimentary water taxi service in our enclosed pontoon boat for your Friday arrival and departure. Avoid travelling on a Saturday; start your vacation at the cottage with a full uninterrupted weekend. We are now accepting reservations for summer 2026. Sitting atop Muskoka granite, this destination can be enjoyed by leisurely ascending the new wide ergonomic staircase. The flat, level land around the back of the cottage is the perfect spot for a meal at the picnic table or an afternoon nap in the hammock. The screened Muskoka Room provides an excellent location to sit back and relax, experience nature or to play cards or one of the many board games provided. Kick back and enjoy one of your favourite beverages kept cool in the bar fridge. The long 41 foot dock with its 10 by 20 foot shore extension provides easy access to the paddle board and kayak rack. As well there is a new spacious deck with glass railings which offers an alternative setting to the dock to appreciate breathtaking sunrises and the exceptional view. Boasting a weed-free sandy bottom at shoreline, and a 200' waterfront, there is also deep water off the dock which provides safe docking for your boat and a great platform for swimming, diving or fishing. Race each other to the floating raft or take a leisurely tour along the shoreline in either the canoe or kayaks or on the paddle boards included for your enjoyment.
This impressive cottage has all the comforts of home including a large well equipped country kitchen with granite countertops and a dishwasher, main floor master ensuite, main floor laundry with front load washer and dryer, and UV water filtration system as well as a water cooler. Clean fresh linens, towels, and paper products are provided. The super high ceilings in the Great Room and the granite fireplace framed with comfortable furniture encourage easy conversation.
The City of Gravenhurst offers a weekly Farmers Market, golf at Muskoka Bay or other nearby golf courses, dining at one of the restaurants on the wharf, tours of the lake on one of the historic Muskoka steamships or a visit to the Gravenhurst Opera House or the Sawdust City Brewery. Hikers can enjoy great hiking at nearby Hardy Lake and Torrance Barrens. There are miles and miles of boating on Lake Muskoka with many fun destinations like Bala and Bracebridge to explore or go through the locks at Port Carling to visit Lake Rosseau and Lake Joseph.
To finish your day, enjoy a campfire at the granite patio fire pit and roast marshmallows or sit in the Muskoka chairs and stargaze in the night sky from the private idyllic surroundings of this amazing island retreat.
+ READ MORE - COLLAPSE AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms : - 2 single beds - 1 Queen bed - 1 King bed - 1 Sofa bed | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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10 minutes to Gravenhurst; 15 minutes to Bala; 23 minutes to Bracebridge; 28 minutes to Port Carling We accept e-transfer, cheques, or credit cards. Please note that there is a 4% fee of the total amount if the reservation is paid with a credit card. + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Muskoka Lakes |
Note: ***at a local marina minutes from Hillview, two complimentary parking spaces and one boat slip are included as well as a complimentary water taxi service for your Friday arrival and departure.
1. Muskoka Wharf and Steamships 9 km
2. Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre 9 km
3. Bethune Memorial House 10 km
4. Muskoka Bay Golf Course 10 km
5. Gravenhurst Opera House 11 km
6. Taboo Golf Course 16 km
7. Bala 18 km
8. Santa's Village 31 km
9. Port Carling 35 km AVAILABILITYLast update: September 18, 2025 |
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RATESRates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 10:30 AM | | Security Deposit | $1000 (Security deposit will be refunded within 3 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 50% due at time of booking (The balance is due 60 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Check, Interac e-Transfer, Visa, MasterCard, American Express | | Cancellation Policy | Moderate | | Cottage Rules | View |
NOTES No cleaning or booking fees. REVIEWS | | Angie |  |
| This cottage was the perfect retreat for our family's week away. It offered privacy and relaxation. Sheelagh & Lou go above and beyond to make you feel at home, providing so many thoughtful amenities and a fully equipped cottage—you don't have to leave for anything other than if you want to explore beautiful Lake Muskoka. It was a memorable getaway!
Stayed: August 2025 Submitted: Aug 13, 2025
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| | Lauren | |
| We had an awesome holiday at this clean, comfortable, and well-equipped cottage, and especially appreciated its private, natural setting. Our family loved spending time on the large dock, swimming, and making use of the swim raft, paddle boards, kayaks, and canoe. The week went by far too quickly! We highly recommend Hillview and our hospitable hosts, Sheelagh and Lou!
Stayed: August 2025 Submitted: Sep 09, 2025
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| | Susan | |
| We had a wonderful week at Hillview for our first stay on Lake Muskoka. We thoroughly enjoyed swimming off the dock and exploring the lake by boat. Sheelagh and Lou have thoughtfully equipped the cottage with everything needed for a memorable family holiday. We especially loved relaxing in the Muskoka room and on the covered front porch. Overall, it was an amazing vacation!
Stayed: July 2025 Submitted: Aug 31, 2025
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| | Debbie | |
| This was our second year at Hillview, and I expect it will become a family tradition. The cottage is incredibly well-equipped, from a large kitchen with every tool and appliance imaginable, to the impressive dock with a canoe, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
We used the screened-in porch, and the kitchen's expansive harvest table for game-nights and made good use of the extra-large bbq. We saw deer, wild turkeys, cormorants, loons and multiple duck families and we even landed a few large and small mouth bass. Sheelagh and Lou are great hosts: friendly, accommodating and always available if you have questions. Just an all-round perfect spot for a family vacation!
Stayed: July 2025 Submitted: Jul 14, 2025
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| | Melissa | |
| Hi Sheelagh & Lou,
I just wanted to thank you again for sharing your beautiful cottage and spot on the water with us as well as all your help with getting our crew and belongings to and from the island. We cannot say enough about our stay. Such a fun week was had and some more great memories made for our two families. Looking forward to seeing you next year!
Truly grateful,
The MacFadden's & the Nunn's
Stayed: June 2025 Submitted: Jul 11, 2025
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