BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 4 bdrm, 2 bath COTTAGE (with HOT TUB) on CRYSTAL-CLEAR PRISTINE SKELETON LAKE!

Outside, to enjoy water activities, utilize the paddle boat, canoe, paddle boards, kayaks or just playing and swimming in the gorgeous lake. We call our beloved lake the 4 C's for the calm, clean and crystal-clear water. The water is so clear that you can swim with your eyes open under the water, or see clouds in the sky from beneath the water (see pictures!). If feeling competitive, enjoy some outdoor lawn games provided or play in the sand with the sand toys for the little ones.

If looking to bring your own motor boat, conveniently, there is a marina just 2 minutes down the road for launching.

Fun filled excursions are abundant all year round. Take advantage of the nearby provincial parks, hiking trails, waterfalls, cross country skiing, downhill skiing and snowmobiling on the lake and trails.

You won't regret investing your time in paradise!

ABOUT SKELETON LAKE

Known as 'Muskoka's Best Kept Secret', in the heart of Muskoka, Skeleton Lake offers sandy swimming coves, great fishing, water sports, hiking and warm summer sunsets.
Skeleton Lake is one of the largest. It has a circumference of about 25 miles and has been called the clearest lake in Canada. Unlike most of the area lakes, which are souvenirs of the glacial age, Skeleton is believed to have formed as a result of a meteorite impact. Being a spring-fed lake, it is very, very clear and on calm days one can easily see down to depths of 20 or more meters.
There is much to explore. A short distance around the lake is hiking trails, a waterfall, children's camp and shallow public beach with picnic tables. Fishing is great: summer or in winter


SURROUNDING AREA:

Out and about, Arrowhead and Algonquin Parks offer more nature to those who can't get enough. The town of Huntsville is itself a huge art gallery, with Group of Seven murals hung on more than 20 buildings in the area. Golfers will want to spend a day at Diamond in the Ruff, Deerhurst Highlands or Deerhurst Lakeside. Anglers might be interested in spending a day at Lake Vernon with a Hooked Young fishing tour. Check out the program at the Algonquin Theatre during your stay, although if it's something you want to see, it's best to buy your tickets well in advance. In winter, snowmobiling and cross country skiing are at your doorstep, and Hidden Valley Ski Club is just 25 km away.

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL PARKS PASS: We provide a Vehicle Permit for the guests use while there

PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the numerous requests received, reservations are confirmed when a deposit has been received. Reservations are not based on order of inquiry. Therefore, if there are several requests for the same dates, the cottage is reserved for the first person to make a deposit.

Due to the large volume of requests, if there is another request for the same dates that you have inquired about, you will not be notified of the other request.
Refundable security deposit and rental agreement are required

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
We prefer payment by e-transfer (since it does not involve extra fees for either party) which is the option the majority of our previous renters have always used for our previous short-term rentals.

For client comfort, we do also offer the option to pay by credit card through Cottagesincanada (Stripe) but there will be a 4% charge to the renter by the service they use, plus the extra charge (that is not incurred with e-transfer) to the owner will be charged to the renter. 2.9%

Please note also that if paying the security deposit by credit card, the Stripe system does not differentiate the payment from rental fees and will automatically take the 4% + 2.9% which will be deducted from the security deposit and not returned.

The Stripe fees offered as of 2020 are the lowest in the vacation rental industry compared to those offered by competitive vacation rental websites.

This is our first year renting this cottage, but we have been renting a different cottage on this lake for 9 years.
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Check in: 4:00 pm
Check out: 10:00 am

Check in and Check out: If we do not have a same day check in and Check out turn around in the spring, fall, and winter, Check in will be 2:00 pm and check out will be 2:00 pm


Guests allowed: Yes. with approval from owner
Sleeps 8. Rates based on 8 people,
Approved additional guests-$25/night per person
3 bedrooms + den/bedroom
Primary bedroom - Queen Bed,
2nd bedroom - Queen Bed
3rd Bedroom - bunk bed: double bed on the bottom, twin bed on top
Den/4th bedroom. twin mattress can be set up for 4th sleeping area
TV in living room and den. TVs have a firestick for Netflix and Prime video use. Guests will need to use their own passwords.
Starlink Internet provided

Pillows, blankets, comforters provided with rental

Bedding and towel sets are available for $150:
2 queen beds
1 double bed (bottom bunk)
2 twin beds (top bunk and extra twin mattress)
All beds will be made up with the exception of the top bunk and extra twin mattress for the den/4th bedroom
8 towel sets (bath and hand towel)

Games, DVD and books provided with rental
Parking (3)