Hemlock Retreat: Parry Sound Cottage and Bunkie, Sleeps 10
Homeseeker Residences · Parry Sound, Georgian Bay
A log cottage and its four-season bunkie, taken together on a quiet lake in Parry Sound: room for two families, a hot tub above the water, and a red canoe waiting at the dock.
- 10Guests
- 4Bedrooms
- 3.5Bathrooms
- Hot tubLake view
- BunkieFour-season
- 3 h 10From Toronto
Hemlock Retreat in brief
Hemlock Retreat is the full property in Parry Sound: a waterfront log cottage plus a separate four-season bunkie. Together they sleep 10 in four bedrooms with 3.5 bathrooms, one of them in the bunkie. There is a hot tub, a games room with a pool table and arcade, a wood-burning fireplace, a screened Muskoka room, a private dock and beach with a red canoe, and a fire pit with firewood included. Downtown Parry Sound is about 7 minutes away and Toronto about 3 hours 10 minutes. Small pets are welcome by approval.
Two houses, one shoreline
Some groups need more than a cottage and less than a lodge. Hemlock Retreat answers with two buildings on one private shoreline in Parry Sound, the harbour town on the eastern edge of Georgian Bay. The main house is a log cottage with honey-toned walls, wood ceilings and tall windows on the water. A short walk away, the bunkie is a four-season guest house with its own heat and air conditioning, its own bathroom and an enclosed outdoor shower. Families share dinners and keep their own doors.
The cottage on its own is offered as Hemlock Hideaway, and the bunkie on its own as Hemlock Cabin. Hemlock Retreat is both, reserved together, so the whole property is yours.
Four bedrooms, ten guests
In the cottage, the primary bedroom has a king, the guest room a queen, and the family room a queen plus a single. In the bunkie, a queen and a bunk sofa bed add more room, within the 10-guest maximum. There are 3.5 bathrooms across the property, one of them in the bunkie. Beds are a recurring theme in the reviews: one group of eight adults called the space exactly right, and singled out how comfortable the beds were.
The rooms you will actually use
The living room is built around a wood-burning fireplace, with board games on the shelves and the lake through the glass. Off it, the screened Muskoka room holds a round table and a swing chair, and it is where most mornings start. The games room has a pool table and arcade games for rainy afternoons. The kitchen is properly equipped, with a dishwasher, an air fryer and a fully automatic coffee machine that makes everything from cappuccinos to americanos. Central heating and air conditioning keep the cottage comfortable in every season, and there is a yoga mat for anyone who wants to start the day slowly.
Down at the water
Stairs lead down from the cottage to the fire pit, the private beach and the dock, where Big Red, the cottage canoe, is waiting. The sun sets over the lake in front of the house, which is why so many guests mention the evenings. Firewood is included. The dock is seasonal, so ask us whether it will be in for your dates. If you are bringing a boat, the marina is right next door, with room on the driveway for your car and trailer.
We loved the private beach and multiple outdoor seating areas. The sun sets on the lake facing the house.
Sandhya, July 2025
Evenings
After dinner the choice is between the hot tub, with the lake beyond, and the fire pit by the water. The bunkie has its own covered porch for whoever wants an early night, and a BBQ for a quiet breakfast of their own the next morning.
A weekend in Parry Sound
- Friday, 4 p.m.
Check in, split the group between cottage and bunkie, and take Big Red out before sunset.
- Saturday morning
Coffee in the Muskoka room. Downtown Parry Sound is about 7 minutes away; Tower Hill Lookout and Heritage Garden and the waterfront by the Salt Dock are close by.
- Saturday afternoon
Rose Point Trail, about 18 minutes away, for an easy walk or ride, or about 45 minutes to Killbear Provincial Park for pink granite and Georgian Bay beaches.
- Saturday evening
Trestle Brewing Company is about 7 minutes away. Or stay in: pool, the hot tub and the fire pit.
- Sunday
One last paddle. Checkout is 10 a.m.
Drive times are routed estimates for normal traffic. Check park permits and opening hours before you go.
What guests say
Lots of windows and natural light, and a lot bigger than it seems from the pictures.
Sandhya, July 2025Best stocked kitchen we’ve ever stayed at. High end appliances.
Mariana, May 2025We had 8 adults staying here and it was the perfect amount of space for us.
Bridget, October 2024The dock/beach was great and the view of the sunset in the evening was breathtaking.
Tarrah, July 2025
More photos: see the full album on Airbnb.
The details
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 4: king; queen; queen with single; bunkie with queen and bunk sofa bed
- Bathrooms
- 3.5 in total, one of them in the bunkie
- Waterfront
- Private dock (seasonal) and beach, Big Red canoe, marina next door with car and trailer parking on the driveway
- Outdoors
- Hot tub, fire pit by the water with firewood included, screened Muskoka room with swing chair, bunkie porch with BBQ and enclosed outdoor shower
- Indoors
- Wood-burning fireplace, games room with pool table and arcade, board games, kitchen with dishwasher and air fryer, fully automatic coffee machine, central heating and air conditioning
- Access
- Stairs lead down to the fire pit, beach and dock
- Check-in and checkout
- 4 p.m. and 10 a.m.
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Where
- Parry Sound, Georgian Bay, about 7 minutes from downtown
- From Toronto
- About 236 km, roughly 3 hours 10 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
By approval. Small, hypoallergenic, non-shedding pets only; larger dogs share weight and breed for approval. A pet fee applies.
Check dates for Hemlock Retreat
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
How many people does Hemlock Retreat sleep?
Up to 10, in four bedrooms: king, queen, and queen with a single in the cottage, plus a queen and a bunk sofa bed in the bunkie. There are 3.5 bathrooms in total, one of them in the bunkie.
What is the difference between Hemlock Retreat and Hemlock Hideaway?
Hemlock Hideaway is the log cottage on its own and sleeps 7. Hemlock Retreat adds the four-season bunkie, for 10 guests and the whole property to yourselves.
Does Hemlock Retreat have a hot tub?
Yes, plus a fire pit by the water with firewood included.
Can I bring my own boat?
Yes. The marina is next door, and there is room on the driveway for a car and trailer.
How far is Hemlock Retreat from Toronto?
About 236 km, roughly 3 hours 10 minutes in normal traffic. Downtown Parry Sound is about 7 minutes away.
Are pets allowed at Hemlock Retreat?
By approval. Small, hypoallergenic, non-shedding pets only; larger dogs share weight and breed for approval. 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 Hemlock Retreat?
Call or text 705-996-6799, or email [email protected]. Hemlock Retreat 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.
