5BR Family Lakefront Cottage, Walk to Bala! | Cottage in Port Carling

9.6 (25 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   5 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Bala Cottage | 5BR Family Lakefront Cottage, Walk to Bala!

5 Bedroom Cottage in Bala, Port Carling

Just 10 min. walk from downtown Bala, very close to grocery store, ice cream store, restaurants, coffee shops, liquor store, beer store, etc. The cottage is family owned, on great small lake with great swimming and fishing, with a fireplace, and an open living room/dining room/kitchen. Wifi Internet, satellite t.v, 112` of waterfront facing South West, beach on property, lake-side fire pit. Built in `94, all amenities. Outdoor BBQ grill. A bit rustic in terms of finishes, but lots of character.
Main Floor Bedroom #1: Queen Bed (overlooks the top deck and lake)
Main Floor Bedroom #2: Queen Bed (faces into the forest)
Middle Floor Bedroom: Queen Bed (mid-size window faces the lake) - is down a flight of stairs and floor is built into the hill. Pool table, tv room and ping pong table is right outside.
Middle Floor Bedroom: Queen Bed (mid-size window faces trees) - is down a flight of stairs and floor is built into the hill. Pool table, tv room and ping pong table is right outside.
Cool Loft: 2 single beds (for the kids or the adventurous parent!), and a double bed - is up a flight of stairs and overlooks dining room.
There are lots of stairs - Property is unsuitable for young children who are not yet comfortable managing stairs without parental oversight. It is likewise unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues.
(Please note - watercraft is not available from September to mid-May)
Entire cottage and waterfront.
By Telephone and text
20 minutes to Gravenhurst
20 minutes to Port Carling
Less than 2 km from Don’s Bakery
Less than 2 km from Ice Dreams Soda Shop (Ice cream)
Less than 2 km from LCBO
Less than 1 km from Beer Store
Less than 2.5 km from Bala Freshmart (Supermarket)
Less than 2 km from Bala Falls
The cottage is in a fantastic location, easy to access and on a beautiful lake front with lovely views. It is spacious and can accommodate 12 people easily. It is definitely ideal for those looking for a comfy but not luxurious stay. It is perfect for large family get togethers and a relaxing getaway. It gently sloping toward a shallow entry sand beach, with a dock and a wonderful firepit. It has enough space for everyone to have their own bedroom, but has loads of communal space (living room with TV, Games room) to share together. The dining table seats 12. The cottage is located within 15 minutes walk of a couple of great restaurants, a supermarket, an ice cream parlour, liquor store and beer store.
Please note - watercraft is not available from September to mid-May.
Cottage is rented Friday to Friday from early June to late September. Please message if you are are interested for accomodation with a different check in or check out date.
There is a lower cottage attached that is not rented and not included. You can see this in the pictures of the cottage on the lower right.

5BR Family Lakefront Cottage, Walk to Bala! is located in Bala. 5BR Family Lakefront Cottage, Walk to Bala! provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, among other amenities. This Cottage features Ocean View, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, to make your stay a comfortable one.

5BR Family Lakefront Cottage, Walk to Bala! has 5 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bala has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Bala, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • 3+ bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • 3 stairs to reach property
Activities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Hiking nearby
Entertainment
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis
  • Smart TV
General
  • Recycling
  • English
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Highchair
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 pm
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
3 total pets pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 828236711rt0002 property registration number 828236711rt0002 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

License number: 828236711RT0002

Reviews

Lee B.
Jul 31, 2025 11:20:28 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Perfect location, enough bedrooms and bathrooms for large party! Excellent location and water was great and clean! I’d come back here again
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