General Description

THIS COTTAGE IS ALL ABOUT THE WATER!  If you love to swim or you hate getting wet - you will love the water here!  Crystal clear, warm, weed free, sand free, rocky bottom removes the creepy factor.  You can stay in the water for hours without being cold!   Before long you too will be jumping into the water off the platform on the dock.  It is a great way to tire out the kids and you get to enjoy right by their side.  Going for long walks on the private roads is always nice.  Not worrying about traffic leaves a lot of stress behind. 

Great family cottage on picturesque Head Lake, Muskoka feel without the traffic.  It is located north of Coboconk and about 7 minutes north west of the community of Norland, under 2 hours from Toronto. It is bright (all new windows), fully insulated, clean and comfortable cottage with a Southern (slightly eastern) exposure offers an excellent view of the lake.   Head Lake has many different types of waterfront - it is not all equal.  Our cottage is set on the south side of the Peninsula on the east side of Head Lake.   This south side of the Peninsula (known as the A side) is the lower side with the North side sheltering the property from Northern winds.  The water/dock has sun all day.  Get shelter from the sun under the umbrella on the dock.  From the end of the 30 foot dock you can see the sunset looking towards the cottage slightly to the left through the trees.  The lot is level and grassy with a mix of sun and shade.  The entire 100' width of the property has water access from the huge granite rock. 

The cottage is updated, small but very comfortable, clean and well equipped with a large deck close to the ground at the front with a awning to cover half.  The boat house is equipped with the toys.  This cottage is near the end of a well kept year round private road.  There is only 100 feet of road beyond our property line.  There are two cottages after our property.  The last being 5 acres at the end of the point.  There are 14' + cedars separating neighboring cottages.   The private road Hilton's Point Road West runs 1/2 way through the property.  This cottage and road is child and dog friendly road since no traffic other than for the last two cottages would be driving past.  The new dock is 6 feet wide and 30' long with a 10'- x 12' platform at the end.  There are mooring whips to dock a small boat.  The bottom of the water is granite rock with no weeds at all.  Clear, warm and 7'+ deep at the platform at the end of the dock at the beginning of summer.  There is no marina on this lake which is well regarded for fishing quality.  There is a public boat launch next to public beach across the lake, 10 minute drive by car.  Convenience store, general store, grocery store, mini golf, go-carts, restaurants, bank, etc. all within 15 minute drive. 

Conditions of Rental

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

This cottage has 3 bedrooms all on one side of the cottage. Two of the bedrooms have bunk beds with a double bed on the bottom and a single on top.  The third bedroom has a queen size bed.  All of the beds are in good condition and are either new or gently used.  There is also a  queen size pull out couch in the living room.. There is on 1 bathroom with a new toilet, new sink and shower.  Linens and towels are not provided unless arrangements are made ahead of time for an additional $100.00 fee.

Amenities

The cottage is well equipped with a window air conditioner, baseboard heaters, electric fireplace, fridge, stove, microwave, toaster oven, rice cooker, coffee/espresso maker, water dispenser (hot and cool), UV filter for lake water, new septic, telephone, TV, VCR, DVD, CD, propane BBQ, paddle boat, canoe with paddles, dryer, swing set, outdoor campfire pit, outdoor furniture, picnic table, swimming raft, dock and deck.  Kids riding toys and sand box.  There are mooring whips attached to the dock to safely dock a small boat.  This lake is rocky so large boats are not suitable.   There is a Mosquito Magnet on the property and has been for the past three seasons.
 

Waterfront & Swimming

The waterfront is at the same level as the spacious, flat lawn area. Large granite rock leading to the gradual sloping water line.  The water depth at the shore, beside the dock is about 1' with a rocky bottom and gradual slope into deeper water. The water depth at the end of the dock is about 7'at the beginning of the season.  There is a ladder off the platform for easy access to the dock.  The water is crystal clear on most days and very warm.  Exceptional view from property and very nice neighbors.  Water shoes should be worn.

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Guest Comments

What a wonderful time we had at the cottage, summer 2005.  Swimming in the clear clean water keeping cool there or under the large shade tree.  Relaxing on the deck while the children enjoyed all the space to play.  Then in the evening hanging out and watching movies.   We had all the comforts of home with none of the pressure.  A truly enjoyable vacation.  We are definitely  looking forward to another stay.

Kim and Family