Bayside: Georgian Bay Beach Cottage in Midland
Homeseeker Residences · Midland, Georgian Bay
A shallow sand beach, a dock with red chairs and a boathouse rooftop for sunset on Georgian Bay, in a four-season house that sleeps 12.
- 12Sleeps
- 4Bedrooms
- 2Bathrooms
- SandShallow beach
- 2Gas fireplaces
- 2 h 15From Toronto
Bayside in brief
Bayside is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront cottage on Georgian Bay in Midland, Ontario. It sleeps 12 across 11 beds and has a shallow-entry sand beach, a seasonal dock, kayaks, a boathouse rooftop lounge, a fire pit, a covered lakeview patio with a barbecue, two gas fireplaces and two living areas. Downtown Midland is about 10 minutes by car and Toronto about 2 hours 15 minutes. Small pets are welcome with approval. Call 705-996-6799 to check dates.
Sand underfoot
Bayside is about the beach. The lawn runs down to a shallow, sandy entry on Georgian Bay, the kind of gentle water families look for, with a dock reaching out past it. Kayaks are included. And on the boathouse roof, a row of loungers faces out over the bay, which settles the question of where everyone will be at sunset.
The younger kids enjoyed the game selection and beach, the older kids loved the dock and lily pad, the adults loved the deck chairs and fire pit.
Kerralee, guest, August 2026
Two living rooms, two fireplaces
Inside, about 1,500 square feet are arranged for a crowd without feeling like one. The main living room looks straight out to the water through a wide picture window. A double-sided gas fireplace warms the dining table, and a second living area on the lower level, with its own gas fireplace and two sets of bunk beds, gives the kids somewhere to sprawl. Smart TVs, giant games and a coffee and cocktail bar take care of the rest.
Outside, in any season
The lakeview patio is covered, with a barbecue set up for year-round use, and there is outdoor dining for eight or more. Evenings end at the fire pit on the lawn, red chairs in a circle and the bay going gold. In winter, the fireplaces and the view do the work, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone is about 41 minutes away for skiing.
Sleeping 12
Four bedrooms: three with queen beds, one of which adds a bunk bed, and one with two singles, plus two sets of bunk beds in the lower living area. Two of the bedrooms look out over the water. There are two full bathrooms, each with a tub and shower, and parking for up to 5 cars.
A weekend in Midland
- Friday, 4 p.m.
Check in, walk the beach, and light the fire pit.
- Saturday morning
Kayaks on calm water, then lunch on the covered patio.
- Saturday afternoon
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, the reconstructed 17th-century mission, is about 18 minutes away, with Wye Marsh nearby. Or stay closer: the Huronia Museum and Little Lake Park are about 12 minutes away, and downtown Midland about 10.
- Saturday evening
Sunset from the boathouse rooftop, dinner by the fireplace.
- Winter swap
Ski or snowboard at Mount St. Louis Moonstone, about 41 minutes away.
- Sunday
Checkout is 10 a.m. Please take your garbage with you when you leave.
Drive times are routed estimates for normal traffic. Check seasonal opening dates and hours before you go.
What guests say
This cottage was great! We were there with 6 adults and 6 kids and there was something for everyone to enjoy.
Kerralee, August 2026The space was large enough for 12 of us while still feeling warm and cozy, especially with the snow falling and the beautiful lake views.
Chanel, December 2025The location on the lake with a dock and private beach was amazing! Everyone had so much fun out on the beach and in the water…
Paul, August 2025Excellent beach waterfront property in a private area.
Kevin, September 2025
More photos: see the full album on Airbnb.
The details
- Sleeps
- 12, across 11 beds
- Bedrooms
- 4: queen; queen; queen with bunk bed; two singles. Plus two bunk beds in the lower living area
- Bathrooms
- 2 full, each with a tub and shower
- Size
- About 1,500 square feet
- Waterfront
- Georgian Bay: shallow-entry sand beach, seasonal dock, kayaks, boathouse rooftop loungers
- Outdoors
- Covered lakeview patio with barbecue for year-round use, outdoor dining for 8 or more, fire pit
- Indoors
- Two living areas, two gas fireplaces, smart TVs, giant games, coffee and cocktail bar, full kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Up to 5 cars
- Check-in and checkout
- 4 p.m. and 10 a.m.
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Where
- Midland, on Georgian Bay
- From Toronto
- About 153 km, roughly 2 hours 15 minutes in normal traffic
- Guest rating
- 4.7 out of 5 from 44 reviews
Groups and visitors
No parties. Planning a celebration or small event? Call 705-996-6799 to ask first. Visiting guests must be registered and approved ahead of time. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Small, hypoallergenic, non-shedding pets only; larger dogs share weight and breed for approval.
Check dates for Bayside
Call our team at 705-996-6799. We can tell you which dates are open and answer questions about the house, the water and the area.
Questions guests ask
How many people does Bayside sleep?
Up to 12, across 4 bedrooms and 11 beds, including two bunk beds in the lower living area. There are 2 full bathrooms.
Does Bayside have a beach?
Yes. Bayside has a shallow-entry sand beach on Georgian Bay, a seasonal dock and kayaks, plus loungers on the boathouse rooftop.
How far is Bayside from Toronto?
About 153 km, roughly 2 hours 15 minutes in normal traffic. Downtown Midland is about 10 minutes away.
Is Bayside good in winter?
Yes. It has two gas fireplaces, a covered patio with a barbecue for year-round use, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone is about 41 minutes away for skiing.
Are pets allowed at Bayside?
Small, hypoallergenic, non-shedding pets only; larger dogs share weight and breed for approval.
Can we host a party or event?
No parties. If you are planning a celebration or small event, call 705-996-6799 to ask first. Visiting guests must be registered and approved ahead of time. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
How do I check dates for Bayside?
Call 705-996-6799. Bayside is also listed on Airbnb and VRBO.
For cottage owners
Own a lake home like this?
Homeseeker manages Bayside, along with cottages across Muskoka, Parry Sound, Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe. Our lake homes averaged about $79K in gross bookings in 2025. Individual results vary.
Our operations team are ex-Airbnb, and three of them came from Muskoka’s leading luxury rental agency. If you own a waterfront cottage, we would be glad to show you what it could earn.
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Facts on this page come from our property records and were checked on October 5, 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.
