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Hot Tubs, Saunas & Wellness Cottages in Ontario

14 private cottage rentals — every property has a hot tub, sauna, steam room, or spa. Muskoka, Kawartha Lakes, Lake Simcoe, Parry Sound, Mulmur & Scottsdale AZ.

Every Property. One Shared Standard.

Every cottage in this collection has a dedicated wellness amenity — not a shared hot tub in a condo complex, not a spa that costs extra. A private hot tub, sauna, steam room, cold plunge, or pool that's yours for the duration of your stay.

We've assembled 14 properties across six regions — from 12-guest Muskoka estates to intimate six-person hideaways in Mulmur. Some have Finnish saunas and cold plunges for contrast therapy. Some have indoor and outdoor hot tubs. One has two hot tubs and a private steam room. The Scottsdale villa has a full pool, spa, and separate hot tub for those who prefer the desert in winter.

Call or text our team at 705-996-6799 and we'll match you to the right property for your group, dates, and priorities.

14Wellness Retreats
6Regions
4Pets-OK Properties
4-SeasonYear-Round Access
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Outdoor Hot Tubs — 9 properties
🌿Finnish & Infrared Saunas — 6 properties
💨Private Steam Room — 1 property
🧊Cold Plunge — 1 property
🏊Pool + Spa — 1 property

All 14 Wellness Retreats

Sorted by group size — 12-guest estates to six-person hideaways. Every property has at least one private wellness amenity.

Whispering Pines luxury cottage Lake Joseph Seguin Muskoka hot tub boathouse pickleball sleeps 12
✦ Hot Tub Estate
MUSKOKA · LAKE JOSEPH

Whispering Pines

Lake Joseph, Seguin

12Guests
6Beds
3.5Baths
Hot Tub200 ft WaterfrontBoathouse DockPickleball CourtSandy Beach

Premium Lake Joseph estate on 1.5 private acres — soaking outdoor hot tub, full pickleball court, 900 sq ft boathouse dock, and a sandy beach. Two storeys of classic Muskoka grandeur. The most complete estate in our collection. Sleeps 12.

Good Times cottage Morrison Lake Gravenhurst Muskoka hot tub waterfront arcade sleeps 12 pets
✦ Hot Tub🐾 Pets OK
MUSKOKA · MORRISON LAKE

Good Times

Morrison Lake, Gravenhurst

12Guests
6Beds
3Baths
Hot TubArcade & Air Hockey2 Waterfront DecksKayaks & SUPsVaulted Great Room

Newly renovated Morrison Lake estate — vaulted ceilings, wall-to-wall windows, a covered outdoor hot tub, and two waterfront decks. Games room with arcade, air hockey, and foosball. Kayaks, paddleboards, fire pit. Dogs very welcome. Sleeps 12.

Hole'n One cottage Sturgeon Lake Fenelon Falls Kawartha indoor outdoor hot tub steam room mini golf sleeps 10
✦ 2 Hot Tubs + Steam Room
KAWARTHA LAKES · STURGEON LAKE

Hole'n One

Sturgeon Lake, Fenelon Falls

10Guests
4Beds
3.5Baths
Indoor Hot TubOutdoor Hot TubPrivate Steam RoomMini-Golf CourseBilliards & Sandy Beach

Ontario's most wellness-forward estate — two separate hot tubs (indoor and outdoor), a private steam room, a full mini-golf course, and billiards. Stunning Sturgeon Lake sandy beach. Kawartha Lakes at its most indulgent. Sleeps 10.

Blue Pearl cottage Sturgeon Lake Fenelon Falls Kawartha hot tub jacuzzi boathouse pool table sleeps 10 pets
✦ Hot Tub & Jacuzzi🐾 Pets OK
KAWARTHA LAKES · STURGEON LAKE

Blue Pearl

Sturgeon Lake, Fenelon Falls

10Guests
5Beds
4Baths
Hot Tub & JacuzziLive-In BoathouseMulti-Tier Sun DecksRec Room & Pool TableKing + Queen Suites

Luxury Sturgeon Lake estate with a live-in boathouse — outdoor hot tub and jacuzzi, multi-tier sun decks, king and queen suites, and a games room with pool table. The Kawartha showpiece. Pets welcome. Sleeps 10.

Hemlock Resort Georgian Bay Parry Sound hot tub games room canoe bunkie sleeps 10
✦ Hot Tub
PARRY SOUND · GEORGIAN BAY

Hemlock Resort

Georgian Bay, Parry Sound

10Guests
4Beds
3.5Baths
Outdoor Hot TubGames RoomCanoe & KayakSandy BeachFire PitSeparate Bunkie

Georgian Bay retreat with outdoor hot tub, full games room, canoe, kayak, sandy beach, and fire pit by the water. Includes a separate bunkie. The Cottage + Bunkie combo sleeps 10 comfortably in a wooded Parry Sound setting.

Balsam Wellness Retreat Huntsville Muskoka Finnish sauna hot tub home theatre waterfront sleeps 8
✦ Finnish Sauna + Hot Tub
MUSKOKA · HUNTSVILLE

Balsam Wellness Retreat

Balsam Chutes, Huntsville

8Guests
3Beds
2Baths
Finnish SaunaOutdoor Hot TubPrivate Home TheatreGames RoomWaterfront Fire Pit

Muskoka's most dedicated wellness property — a Finnish sauna, outdoor hot tub, private home theatre, and games room on the Muskoka River near Huntsville. Purpose-built for the recovery weekend. Sleeps 8.

4 Season Escape North Bay Lake Perry Parry Sound sauna hot tub dock sleeps 8
✦ Finnish Sauna + Hot Tub
PARRY SOUND · NORTH BAY LAKE

4 Season Escape

North Bay Lake, Perry

8Guests
3Beds
1Baths
Finnish SaunaOutdoor Hot TubPrivate DockLake Views4-Season Access

Four-season lakehouse on North Bay Lake — Finnish sauna, outdoor hot tub, and a private dock. The sauna-to-lake-plunge circuit is at its peak in fall and winter. Two and a half hours from Toronto. Sleeps 8.

Summer Haze cottage Lake Muskoka Bala sauna sandy beach fire pit dock sleeps 8 pets
✦ Sauna🐾 Pets OK
MUSKOKA · LAKE MUSKOKA

Summer Haze

Lake Muskoka, Bala

8Guests
5Beds
3.5Baths
Private SaunaSandy BeachFire Pit on DockLake Muskoka Sunsets5 Bedrooms

Lake Muskoka retreat with a sauna, sandy beach, and a fire pit right on the dock — five generous bedrooms, laid-back Bala vibes, and some of the best western sunsets on the lake. Pets welcome. Sleeps 8.

SimcoeSunsets cottage Lake Simcoe Beaverton infrared sauna waterfront fire pit kayak sleeps 8 pets
✦ Infrared Sauna🐾 Pets OK
LAKE SIMCOE · BEAVERTON

SimcoeSunsets

Lake Simcoe, Beaverton

8Guests
5Beds
3Baths
Infrared SaunaPrivate WaterfrontFire PitKayaks & CanoeWood Fireplace

Multi-level Lake Simcoe lakehouse with an infrared sauna in the games room — wood-burning fireplace, fire pit, two BBQs, kayaks, canoe, and dramatic western sunsets. 90 minutes from Toronto near Beaverton. Pets welcome. Sleeps 8.

TPC Golf Villa Scottsdale Arizona private pool spa hot tub walk to TPC Scottsdale sleeps 8
✦ Pool + Spa + Hot Tub
SCOTTSDALE · ARIZONA

TPC Golf Villa

Scottsdale, Arizona

8Guests
4Beds
2.5Baths
Private PoolSpa & Hot Tub3,200 sq ftWalk to TPC ScottsdaleOutdoor TV & BBQ

Warm-weather wellness in the Sonoran Desert — private pool, spa, and hot tub in this 3,200 sq ft Scottsdale villa. An 8-minute walk to TPC Scottsdale golf. The perfect winter-escape for groups who want sun, soaking, and championship golf. Sleeps 8.

OvertheMoon Muskoka cottage Lake Muskoka Bala sauna dock waterfront sleeps 7
✦ Lakeside Sauna
MUSKOKA · LAKE MUSKOKA

OvertheMoon Muskoka

Lake Muskoka, Bala

7Guests
3Beds
2Baths
Lakeside SaunaPrivate DockLake Muskoka ViewsSandy Waterfront3 Bedrooms

Charming Bala retreat with a lakeside sauna and postcard views of Lake Muskoka. Private dock, sandy waterfront, and the quiet pace that makes it the right choice when you want to genuinely unplug. Best for groups of 5–7.

Glenn Burney Cottage Parry Sound Georgian Bay hot tub beach dock canoe sleeps 7
✦ Hot Tub
PARRY SOUND · GEORGIAN BAY

Glenn Burney Cottage

Georgian Bay, Parry Sound

7Guests
3Beds
2Baths
Outdoor Hot TubSandy BeachPrivate DockCanoeGames RoomWaterfront Fire Pit

Wooded Parry Sound retreat on the Georgian Bay waterfront — outdoor hot tub, sandy beach, private dock, canoe, games room, and a fire pit by the water. Ideal for couples or two families of three. Sleeps 7.

Elegant Muskoka Escape Minett Lake Rosseau hot tub lake access retreat sleeps 6
✦ Hot Tub
MUSKOKA · MINETT

Elegant Muskoka Escape

Minett (Lake Rosseau Area)

6Guests
3Beds
1Baths
Outdoor Hot TubLake AccessMinett WaterfrontQuiet Retreat3 Bedrooms

A refined retreat in Minett — one of Muskoka's most prestigious addresses, near the JW Marriott and Lake Rosseau's legendary boating waters. Private outdoor hot tub, lake access, and boutique cottage tranquility. Best for groups of 4–6. Sleeps 6.

River Road Retreat Horning's Mills Mulmur sauna cold plunge Nottawasaga River sleeps 6
✦ Sauna + Cold Plunge
MULMUR · HORNING'S MILLS

River Road Retreat

Horning's Mills, Mulmur

6Guests
3Beds
2Baths
Outdoor SaunaCold Plunge PoolNottawasaga RiverContrast TherapyPrivate Setting

A genuinely rare find — a riverside sauna paired with a cold plunge on the banks of the Nottawasaga River in Mulmur. Ontario's most sought-after wellness setup in a private, deeply restorative setting. Sleeps 6.

What's Included

Wellness Amenities, Explained

Outdoor Hot Tub

Soak under the stars while the lake breeze rolls in. Best enjoyed at night after a full day outdoors. Nine of our 14 properties have one — from covered cedar hot tubs to lakeside infinity-edge designs.

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Finnish Sauna

Traditional dry heat at 80–100°C, typically followed by a cold plunge or lake swim. The Finnish sauna ritual is centuries old and the most researched form of heat therapy. Balsam Wellness Retreat and 4 Season Escape both have full Finnish saunas.

Infrared Sauna

Lower temperature (50–65°C), deeper tissue penetration. Preferred by guests who find traditional saunas too intense, or who want longer sessions without the intensity of dry heat. SimcoeSunsets on Lake Simcoe has a full infrared sauna suite.

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Private Steam Room

Wet heat at 100% humidity — excellent for respiratory wellness and skin hydration. A different experience from dry sauna. Hole'n One in Kawartha Lakes is the only property in our collection with a dedicated private steam room alongside its two hot tubs.

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Cold Plunge

The contrast circuit — heat then cold immersion — is the most sought-after wellness experience right now. River Road Retreat in Mulmur has the only dedicated sauna-to-cold-plunge setup in our collection. At lake properties, the lake itself serves as the plunge.

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Pool + Spa

The TPC Golf Villa in Scottsdale takes wellness in a different direction — a private heated pool, spa jets, and a separate hot tub in a 3,200 sq ft desert estate. Perfect for warm-weather recovery and floating through January like it's June.

Six Regions

One Common Thread

Ontario's best cottage country — plus a desert escape — each with its own character. The wellness amenity comes standard. The setting is your choice.

Muskoka

Ontario's most iconic cottage district — Lake Joseph, Lake Muskoka, Morrison Lake, and the Huntsville river system. Six of our 14 wellness properties are in Muskoka, from 12-guest hot tub estates to quiet sauna retreats on private bays.

Wellness properties: Whispering Pines, Good Times, Balsam Wellness Retreat, Summer Haze, OvertheMoon Muskoka, Elegant Muskoka Escape

Kawartha Lakes

Fenelon Falls and Sturgeon Lake have two of our most amenity-forward wellness properties — Hole'n One, with its double hot tub and steam room, and Blue Pearl's jacuzzi and live-in boathouse. Three hours from Toronto.

Wellness properties: Hole'n One, Blue Pearl

Parry Sound / Georgian Bay

Two wooded waterfront properties at 23 Glenn Burney Rd — the Glenn Burney Cottage (7 guests) or the Hemlock Resort with its bunkie (10 guests). Plus 4 Season Escape on North Bay Lake with Finnish sauna and hot tub.

Wellness properties: Hemlock Resort, Glenn Burney Cottage, 4 Season Escape

Lake Simcoe

The closest true cottage country to Toronto — 90 minutes from the city. SimcoeSunsets in Beaverton has the best infrared sauna setup for city-dwellers who want a short mid-week recovery trip without the full Muskoka drive.

Wellness properties: SimcoeSunsets

Mulmur / Dufferin

Ontario's best-kept secret for contrast therapy. River Road Retreat sits on the Nottawasaga River in Horning's Mills with the only dedicated sauna-to-cold-plunge circuit in our collection. Ideal for a small group focused entirely on recovery.

Wellness properties: River Road Retreat

Scottsdale, Arizona

When Ontario is deep in winter, Scottsdale is 25°C and sunny. Our TPC Golf Villa offers pool, spa, and hot tub therapy alongside championship golf — an 8-minute walk from TPC Scottsdale. January through March, our most popular winter escape.

Wellness properties: TPC Golf Villa
Between the Soaks

What to Do in Each Region

Great wellness weekends balance rest with movement. Here's what's outside the hot tub in each region.

Muskoka rewards guests who move between activities — a morning kayak, a lakeside lunch, an afternoon in the hot tub, then dinner in Bracebridge or Port Carling. The district has 1,600 lakes and an arts and restaurant scene that has quietly become one of Canada's best summer destinations.

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Lake Kayaking

Muskoka's lakes are magnificent for early morning kayaking before the powerboats are out. Most wellness properties come with kayaks or canoes. Best done first thing, then return to the hot tub.

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Arrowhead Provincial Park

Near Huntsville — the Stubb's Falls trail passes through a stunning granite canyon under 4 km. Ideal for morning exercise before a sauna session at Balsam Wellness Retreat.

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Port Carling & Bracebridge

Hardy's Grille, Three Guys and a Stove, and MUSE in Gravenhurst all have strong seasonal menus. Reservations recommended in July and August.

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Boat Rental

Several Muskoka marinas rent pontoons by the half or full day. Having a boat for one afternoon completely transforms a cottage weekend. Book ahead in peak season.

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Muskoka Arts & Culture

The Gravenhurst Opera House, Muskoka Arts & Crafts show, and growing gallery scene make the district worth exploring beyond the dock.

The Cottage Morning Ritual

Coffee on the dock at 7am before anyone else wakes up, watching mist come off the lake. No booking required. Universally the most memorable moment of any cottage weekend.

The Kawarthas offer a gentler pace — smaller towns, excellent fishing, and a canal system connecting an extraordinary web of lakes. Fenelon Falls is the gateway to Sturgeon Lake.

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Sturgeon Lake Fishing

Excellent walleye, pike, and bass fishing. Local outfitters offer guided half-day excursions, or fish off the dock at Blue Pearl or Hole'n One. Pairs naturally with a post-fish hot tub soak.

Trent-Severn Waterway

A historic canal system connecting Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay. Renting a houseboat or cruising the locks is a uniquely Canadian experience most urban Ontarians have never done.

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Fenelon Falls Village

A charming small town with independent restaurants, a Saturday farmers market, and a main street that hasn't been fully discovered yet. Worth an evening stroll before heading back to the hot tub.

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Victoria Rail Trail Cycling

55 km of flat, paved trail through Kawartha Lakes countryside. Rent bikes locally and spend a morning riding through small towns and farmland — a good cool-down after the sauna.

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Sandy Beach Swimming

Both Blue Pearl and Hole'n One have sandy waterfront beaches. Sturgeon Lake is one of the cleaner Kawartha Lakes. Alternating between hot tub and lake is genuinely therapeutic.

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Lindsay Farmers Market

25 minutes from Fenelon Falls — Saturday morning with excellent local produce. Worth a stop on the drive in to stock provisions for the weekend.

Lake Simcoe is a legitimate weekend destination for Toronto couples and families who want cottage-country quality at 90 minutes. Beaverton is a quieter base with good water access and an easy pace.

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Sunset Viewing

Lake Simcoe's western shore at Beaverton has some of the best sunset viewing in the region. SimcoeSunsets earned its name for exactly this. Combine with the evening sauna session for peak relaxation.

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Ice Fishing (Winter)

Lake Simcoe is legendary for winter ice fishing — some of the best perch and lake trout in Ontario. A sauna after two hours on the ice is one of life's genuine pleasures.

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Lake Simcoe Trails

The Lake Simcoe Trail offers cycling routes along the eastern shore. The Beaverton section is flat and scenic — good for a morning ride before a day of waterfront relaxation.

Sailing & Windsurfing

Lake Simcoe is large enough for proper sailing with consistent summer winds. Several marinas offer rentals and lessons for all skill levels.

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Friday Harbour Resort

20 minutes south — excellent dining and marina facilities accessible by boat or car. Good option for a special dinner without driving far from SimcoeSunsets.

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Orillia Farmers Market

35 minutes away, Saturday mornings in Couchiching Beach Park. Excellent vendors, and the Stephen Leacock Museum is worth a stop if the group reads.

Parry Sound rewards guests who value genuine wilderness over manicured amenity. Two and a half hours from Toronto, the region has extraordinary lake access, world-class fishing, and a quietness that's increasingly hard to find in Southern Ontario.

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Festival of the Sound

The Stockey Centre hosts world-class chamber music each July — one of Ontario's best summer cultural events, often overlooked by cottage-country crowds.

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30,000 Islands Cruise

Board the Island Queen for a narrated cruise through the world's largest freshwater archipelago — a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. A two-hour trip most Ontarians have never taken.

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Killbear Provincial Park

Pink granite outcroppings, crystal-clear Georgian Bay water, and excellent hiking. The Lighthouse Point loop is 3.5 km with panoramic views. Combine with a swim, then back to the hot tub.

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World-Class Fishing

Exceptional bass, walleye, pike, and lake trout. Multiple licensed guide outfitters operate from Parry Sound. North Bay Lake is on excellent smallmouth bass water.

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Canoe Country Gateway

Parry Sound is the gateway to Killarney Provincial Park — one of Canada's most scenically dramatic wilderness parks. Day paddling from the Glenn Burney properties is excellent on its own.

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Parry Sound Dining

The Salt Dock Pub on the waterfront is the standout local restaurant. The Saturday morning market (summer) has excellent vendors. Stock up on the drive in.

Scottsdale in winter is one of North America's elite warm-weather escapes — championship golf, desert hiking, world-class spa culture, and dining that competes with any major city. The TPC Golf Villa puts you in the center of all of it.

TPC Scottsdale

Home of the WM Phoenix Open — two championship courses with the famous stadium par-3 16th. An 8-minute walk from the villa. Book the Stadium Course well in advance in January and February.

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Desert Hiking

Pinnacle Peak Park, McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and Camelback Mountain offer extraordinary desert trail hiking with mountain and valley views. Start before 8am — the Sonoran Desert heats quickly.

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World-Class Spas

The Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, The Phoenician, and Four Seasons Troon North are among the best resort spas in North America. Plan a half-day group spa experience at one of these.

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Kierland Commons

Three miles from the villa — excellent restaurants, shopping, and open-air dining. Mastro's City Hall Steakhouse and FnB are the dining highlights.

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Desert Horseback Riding

Guided sunrise or sunset rides through the Sonoran Desert. The landscape at golden hour is extraordinary and unlike anything available at Ontario cottage properties.

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Old Town Scottsdale

Old Town's galleries, the Saturday artisan market, and Roosevelt Row arts district give Scottsdale cultural depth that surprises most visitors. Especially lively November through March.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Nine properties have hot tubs: Whispering Pines, Good Times, Hole'n One (two hot tubs — indoor AND outdoor), Blue Pearl, Hemlock Resort, Balsam Wellness Retreat, 4 Season Escape, Glenn Burney Cottage, and Elegant Muskoka Escape. The TPC Golf Villa in Scottsdale has a pool, spa, and separate hot tub.
Six properties have saunas: Summer Haze (Lake Muskoka), SimcoeSunsets (infrared sauna), OvertheMoon Muskoka, Balsam Wellness Retreat (Finnish sauna), 4 Season Escape (Finnish sauna), and River Road Retreat (outdoor sauna + cold plunge).
Balsam Wellness Retreat near Huntsville is our most purpose-built wellness property — Finnish sauna, outdoor hot tub, private home theatre, and a waterfront fire pit. Hole'n One in Kawartha Lakes has the most amenities — two hot tubs and a private steam room. River Road Retreat in Mulmur is the most unique — Ontario's only dedicated sauna-to-cold-plunge contrast circuit in a private setting.
Three properties offer both: Balsam Wellness Retreat (Finnish sauna + outdoor hot tub), 4 Season Escape (Finnish sauna + outdoor hot tub), and Hole'n One (steam room + two hot tubs). All three are available year-round. Having both sauna and hot tub allows a full contrast circuit without needing a lake or dedicated cold plunge.
Yes — all Ontario wellness properties are accessible year-round, and winter is genuinely the best time for the sauna experience. The contrast between a hot sauna and crisp winter air is most dramatic when it's below zero outside. The TPC Golf Villa in Scottsdale is ideal January through March as a warm-weather alternative.
Four wellness properties welcome well-behaved dogs: Good Times (Morrison Lake), Blue Pearl (Kawartha Lakes), Summer Haze (Lake Muskoka), and SimcoeSunsets (Lake Simcoe). Please mention your pet when booking so we can confirm suitability and house rules around the hot tub or sauna areas.
Contrast therapy alternates between heat (sauna or hot tub) and cold (cold plunge, lake swim, or cold shower) to stimulate circulation, reduce inflammation, and accelerate recovery. River Road Retreat in Mulmur has the only dedicated sauna-to-cold-plunge setup in our collection. At lake properties, the lake itself serves as the cold plunge — especially effective in early spring and fall.

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Call us directly and we'll match you to the right property — hot tub or sauna, 6 guests or 12, Ontario or Scottsdale.

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