Blue Cottage: Waterfront Cottage Rental near Washago
Homeseeker Residences · Washago, Ontario
A blue lakehouse in the woods near Washago, two and a quarter hours from Toronto: heated bathroom floors, a gas fireplace, and a dock that faces the morning sun.
- 10Guests
- 4Bedrooms
- 2.5Bathrooms
- DockAnd float
- StarlinkWi-Fi
- 2 h 15From Toronto
Blue Cottage in brief
Blue Cottage is a four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom waterfront cottage near Washago, about 2 hours 15 minutes from Toronto. It sleeps 10, with a private dock and floating dock, a canoe, two kayaks and a paddle board, a fire pit, a covered BBQ under a pergola, a gas fireplace, a pool table and foosball, heated bathroom floors and Starlink Wi-Fi. Pets are welcome by approval.
Morning light, by design
Blue Cottage faces east, which means morning sun reaches the deck with your first coffee. The house is a two-storey lakehouse in the trees outside Washago, at the gateway to Muskoka, about 2 hours 15 minutes from Toronto and a quarter of an hour from the village. It is close enough for a Friday-night arrival and far enough from the road that the shore is quiet.
Inside, a lake-view living room is gathered around a gas fireplace, with smart TVs for film nights. The dining table seats the whole group under a wrought-iron chandelier, and the kitchen is fully stocked, with a coffee bar for the early risers. The games area has a pool table and foosball. Two full bathrooms and a powder room have heated floors, which is welcome on a cold morning.
Four bedrooms, ten guests
Three bedrooms have queen beds. The fourth is a bunk room with a double below and a single above, plus its own smart TV and plenty of films, which gives the children their own space. A sofa bed in the living room covers the tenth guest. For families with little ones there is a playpen, a high chair, a booster seat and children’s dishes.
On the water
The lawn runs down to a private dock, with a floating dock just offshore for swimmers. A canoe, two kayaks and a paddle board are included. Anglers will find lake trout and both largemouth and smallmouth bass; the lake has a strict catch-and-release policy. After dark, the fire pit and Muskoka chairs take over, and the covered BBQ under its pergola keeps dinner going even when the weather turns.
We loved using the kayaks and SUP to explore.
Graeme, July 2026
Starlink Wi-Fi and good cell reception make it a realistic place to work a day or two, and the driveway takes three cars plus one more.
A long weekend near Washago
- Friday, 4 p.m.
Check in, carry the kayaks down, and catch the last light from the floating dock.
- Saturday morning
Sunrise coffee on the deck, then a paddle while the lake is still glass. Washago is about 16 minutes away for supplies.
- Saturday afternoon
Orillia, about 33 minutes, for the Leacock Museum, the waterfront at Couchiching Beach Park and lunch downtown.
- Saturday evening
Pool and foosball, the BBQ under the pergola, and the fire pit by the water.
- Sunday
One last swim. Checkout is 10 a.m. Gravenhurst and Muskoka Wharf are about 30 minutes north if you want lunch before the drive.
Drive times are routed estimates for normal traffic. Check museum hours before you go; many seasonal hours shorten in the fall.
What guests say
We loved that the water was easily accessible for swimming and having kayaks and a paddle board was a definite bonus.
Shelley, August 2026Great spot for swimming and kayaking, fishing was pretty good too. Pool table and foosball we’re great for those rainy afternoons.
Patrick, August 2026There was plenty of room for the whole group, both indoors and outdoors.
Jonathan, July 2026The house is spacious with many amenities and a beautiful view.
Nadja, July 2026
More photos: see the full album on Airbnb.
The details
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 4: three queens; bunk room with a double and a single; plus a sofa bed in the living room
- Bathrooms
- 2.5, with heated floors
- Waterfront
- Private dock and floating dock, canoe, two kayaks, paddle board, catch-and-release fishing
- Outdoors
- Fire pit with Muskoka chairs, covered BBQ under a pergola, deck dining
- Indoors
- Gas fireplace, pool table, foosball, board games, smart TVs, coffee bar, air conditioning, washer and dryer
- Families
- Playpen, high chair, booster seat, children’s dishes
- Connectivity
- Starlink Wi-Fi and good cell reception
- Parking
- Driveway for three cars plus one
- Licence
- Short-term rental licence STRA-051
- Check-in and checkout
- 4 p.m. and 10 a.m.
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Where
- Near Washago, about 16 minutes from the village, 30 minutes from Gravenhurst and 33 from Orillia
- From Toronto
- About 161 km, roughly 2 hours 15 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
Approved dogs only, about 25 lb or under, two at most; other pets case by case. A pet fee applies.
Check dates for Blue Cottage
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 Blue Cottage?
On the water near Washago, about 16 minutes from the village, 30 minutes from Gravenhurst and 33 minutes from Orillia.
How many people does Blue Cottage sleep?
Up to 10, in four bedrooms (three queens and a bunk room with a double and a single) plus a sofa bed. There are 2.5 bathrooms with heated floors.
What water toys are included?
A canoe, two kayaks and a paddle board, plus a private dock and a floating dock.
Can we fish?
Yes, from the dock or a boat. The lake has lake trout and largemouth and smallmouth bass, and a strict catch-and-release policy.
Is the Wi-Fi good enough to work?
Yes. The cottage has Starlink Wi-Fi and good cell reception.
Are pets allowed at Blue Cottage?
Approved dogs only, about 25 lb or under, two at most; other pets case by case. A pet fee applies.
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 Blue Cottage?
Call or text 705-996-6799, or email [email protected]. Blue Cottage 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.
