Summer Haze: Bala Cottage Rental with Sauna, Muskoka
Homeseeker Residences · Bala, Muskoka
A blue cottage among tall pines just outside Bala, with a cedar sauna downstairs, a screened room above the water, and the village close enough to walk.
- 6Guests
- 3Bedrooms
- 3.5Bathrooms
- SaunaCedar
- 3 minTo Bala
- 2 h 35From Toronto
Summer Haze in brief
Summer Haze is a three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom waterfront cottage in Bala, in the Township of Muskoka Lakes, within walking distance of the village and about 2 hours 35 minutes from Toronto. It sleeps 6, with an indoor cedar sauna, a wood-burning fireplace, a screened Muskoka room, a sandy beach and dock, canoes and kayaks, a fire pit and a dining table that seats 12. Pets are welcome by approval.
Summer Haze is closed for the winter season. Call or text 705-996-6799 to ask about spring and summer dates.
A cottage within reach of the village
Here you have seclusion and a good coffee nearby. Summer Haze, on a year-round road just outside Bala, offers both. The village, with its boutiques, eateries and summer concerts, is a three-minute drive or an easy walk. At the house, it is tall pines, a sandy beach and a long view of the water from the deck.
Inside, the main living room rises two storeys to a wall of windows, with a wood-burning fireplace for cool nights. The dining table seats 12, which is generous for a house of six and exactly right when friends come for dinner. The kitchen is set up for several cooks at once, and there are board games, magazines and books for slow afternoons. Downstairs is a TV and games room.
The sauna
The indoor cedar sauna, with its stone heater and a shower in the sauna room, is one of the house’s comforts. Use it the Nordic way: heat, a plunge off the dock in summer or a cold shower in winter, then a chair on the deck. Guests who came in January called it the perfect way to unwind after a day out; guests who came in July called it a bonus.
Bedrooms and baths
The primary bedroom has a queen bed and a three-piece ensuite. A second bedroom has a king and a third a queen. There is a four-piece main bathroom, a three-piece bathroom downstairs and a powder room. One group of eight wrote that everyone commented on how comfortable the beds and pillows were.
Outside
The screened Muskoka room keeps meals away from the bugs, with the lake through the screens. The deck has a BBQ, outdoor dining and lounge chairs; the lawn runs down to a sandy beach with a gentle entry and deep water off the end of the dock. Canoes and kayaks are provided, and the fire pit is the natural end to the day. The cottage faces south, so the light lasts.
Sitting on the dock in Muskoka chairs with beverages in hand was a wonderful way to spend time before dinner.
E., September 2026
A weekend in Bala
- Friday, 4 p.m.
Check in, walk the beach and start the sauna.
- Saturday morning
Coffee on the dock, then a paddle. Bala is about 3 minutes away for breakfast and the shops.
- Saturday afternoon
Hardy Lake Provincial Park, about 13 minutes away, for a lakeside trail walk.
- Saturday night
On a clear night, Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve is about 18 minutes away for the stars. In season, check what is on at The KEE to Bala.
- Sunday
A last round in the sauna. Checkout is 10 a.m. Port Carling is about 17 minutes north.
Drive times are routed estimates. Check park permits and opening hours before you go.
What guests say
Lots of canoes and kayaks as well for the authentic Muskoka experience. The sauna was an added bonus.
Karen, July 2026The indoor sauna was a perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring.
Victoria, January 2026Everything was clean and thoughtfully set up. Would definitely come back!
Behnam, April 2026
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The details
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3: queen with three-piece ensuite; king; queen
- Season
- Closed for the winter season
- Bathrooms
- 3.5: four-piece main, ensuite, lower-level three-piece and a powder room, plus a shower in the sauna room
- Wellness
- Indoor cedar sauna with stone heater
- Waterfront
- Sandy beach with gentle entry, dock with deep water off the end, canoes and kayaks
- Outdoors
- Screened Muskoka room, deck with BBQ and outdoor dining, fire pit
- Indoors
- Wood-burning fireplace, dining for 12, lower-level TV and games room, board games and books, air conditioning, washer and dryer
- Check-in and checkout
- 4 p.m. and 10 a.m.
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Where
- Bala, Township of Muskoka Lakes, about 3 minutes from the village and 17 from Port Carling
- From Toronto
- About 194 km, roughly 2 hours 35 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 Summer Haze
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
Does Summer Haze have a sauna?
Yes, an indoor cedar sauna with a stone heater and a shower in the sauna room.
Can you walk to Bala from Summer Haze?
Yes. The village is within walking distance, or about 3 minutes by car.
How many people does Summer Haze sleep?
Up to 6, in three bedrooms (queen with ensuite, king and queen), with 3.5 bathrooms.
Is the water good for swimming?
Yes. There is a sandy beach with a gentle entry and deep water off the end of the dock. Canoes and kayaks are provided.
How far is Summer Haze from Toronto?
About 194 km, roughly 2 hours 35 minutes in normal traffic.
Are pets allowed at Summer Haze?
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 Summer Haze?
Call or text 705-996-6799, or email [email protected]. Summer Haze 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.
