Bala Charm: Lake Muskoka Cottage and Boathouse near Bala
Homeseeker Residences · Lake Muskoka, near Bala
A small cottage and a boathouse with a lounge upstairs, on a private stretch of Lake Muskoka three minutes from Bala, where the decks step down the rock to the water and the sun sets to the northwest.
- 6Guests
- 2Bedrooms
- 2Bathrooms
- BoathouseUpper lounge
- 3 minTo Bala
- 2 h 30From Toronto
Bala Charm in brief
Bala Charm is a private waterfront property on Lake Muskoka, about 3 minutes from Bala and 2 hours 30 minutes from Toronto: a two-bedroom cottage plus an upper boathouse lounge with two queen pull-out sofas. It sleeps 6, with two bathrooms (one in the cottage, one in the boathouse), tiered glass-railed decks, a fire table and a fire pit, two gas BBQs, a jump gate for swimming, a kayak and a pedal boat. No pets.
Bala Charm is currently offered for stays of 29 nights or more. Call or text 705-996-6799 to ask about dates.
Lake Muskoka, the private way
Many Muskoka lake properties share granite, pines, deep water and a boathouse. Bala Charm has all four, on a private, year-round property three minutes from Bala. A compact cottage sits up on the rock; below it, the decks step down to the water and a boathouse with a lounge upstairs that is the best room on the property.
The upper boathouse is wood-panelled under a vaulted ceiling, with wall-to-wall lake views, a large smart TV, two queen pull-out sofas, its own three-piece bathroom, and a bar and coffee station with wine and beverage fridges. It works as a second living room by day and as sleeping quarters for two more guests at night.
The cottage
The cottage is bright and single-level, with a living room, a galley kitchen with full-size appliances, and a breakfast-nook dining area. The primary bedroom has a queen bed; the second bedroom has bunks. There is a three-piece bathroom with a shower, and a washer and dryer. Air conditioning keeps it comfortable in summer.
Decks and water
Several lake-facing decks, all with glass railings, give everyone a place to be: one for dining, one for lounging, one with a fire table. There are two gas BBQs and a fire pit. For swimmers, a jump gate opens onto deep water; a kayak and a pedal boat are included. The view is to the northwest, which on Lake Muskoka means long, slow sunsets. And by boat, Bala, Port Carling and Gravenhurst are all within reach.
The property is year-round, and in winter the cottage under fresh snow is a pretty sight in winter. A separate main house on the same property is not part of the rental.
Your first few days near Bala
Stays here are 29 nights or more. This is how your first few days can go.
- Arrival, 4 p.m.
Check in, open the boathouse bar, and watch the northwest sky from the top deck.
- First morning
Coffee on the deck, a jump off the gate, then the kayak. Bala is about 3 minutes away for breakfast.
- First afternoon
Hardy Lake Provincial Park is about 8 minutes away for a lakeside trail.
- First evening
BBQ on the deck, the fire table, and on clear nights Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve, about 13 minutes away.
- Day three
A swim off the gate, then settle in for the rest of your stay.
Drive times are routed estimates. Check park permits and hours before you go.
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The details
- Stays
- 29 nights or more
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 2 in the cottage: queen; bunk room. Plus two queen pull-out sofas in the upper boathouse
- Bathrooms
- 2: three-piece in the cottage, three-piece in the boathouse
- Waterfront
- Lake Muskoka, boathouse, jump gate into deep water, kayak, pedal boat
- Outdoors
- Tiered glass-railed decks, fire table, fire pit, two gas BBQs
- Indoors
- Upper boathouse lounge with bar, coffee station, wine and beverage fridges and large smart TV; cottage living room, galley kitchen, washer and dryer, air conditioning
- Good to know
- A separate main house on the property is not part of the rental
- Check-in and checkout
- 4 p.m. and 10 a.m.
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Where
- Lake Muskoka, Township of Muskoka Lakes, about 3 minutes from Bala
- From Toronto
- About 193 km, roughly 2 hours 30 minutes in normal traffic
Groups and visitors
No parties. Planning a celebration or small event? Call or text 705-996-6799 to ask first. Visiting guests must be registered and approved ahead of time.
Pets
No pets.
Check dates for Bala Charm
Call or text our team at 705-996-6799, or email [email protected]. We can tell you which dates are open and answer questions about the house, the water and the area.
Questions guests ask
Where is Bala Charm?
On Lake Muskoka in the Township of Muskoka Lakes, about 3 minutes from Bala by car.
How many people does Bala Charm sleep?
Up to 6: a queen and a bunk room in the cottage, plus two queen pull-out sofas in the upper boathouse. There are two bathrooms.
What is in the boathouse?
Upstairs is a lounge with lake views, a large smart TV, a bar and coffee station with wine and beverage fridges, two pull-out sofas and a three-piece bathroom.
Can we swim off the dock?
Yes. A jump gate opens onto deep water. A kayak and a pedal boat are included.
How far is Bala Charm from Toronto?
About 193 km, roughly 2 hours 30 minutes in normal traffic.
Are pets allowed at Bala Charm?
No. Bala Charm does not accept pets.
Can we host a party or event?
No parties. If you are planning a celebration or small event, call or text 705-996-6799 to ask first. Visiting guests must be registered and approved ahead of time.
How do I check dates for Bala Charm?
Call or text 705-996-6799, or email [email protected]. Bala Charm is also listed on Airbnb and VRBO.
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Facts on this page come from our property records and were checked on November 10, 2026. Drive times are routed estimates for normal traffic; allow more on summer Fridays and long weekends. The street address is shared with confirmed guests.
