Merrymeet Cottage
update: the cottage is fully booked until the end of the 2024 season
Heartfelt thanks to all of our past guests , you have helped breathe new life and joy into Merrymeet
Merrymeet is a beautiful retro, 1950's vintage Cottage on Rebecca lake, Located 20 minutes northeast of Huntsville off Highway 60, then Muskoka road 8 (the Limberlost). See map below.
WIFI Newly upgraded to HIGH SPEEDStarlink
Huntsville has the nearest groceries on the way to the cottage. The refrigerator has a freezer and you can make ice in it.
Carbon filtered lake water comes out of the taps, and is perfect for cooking, showering, etc. There is a ceramic/carbon potable water filter that feeds a separate tap beside the sink.
remember to bring towels, sheets, pillows, extra toilet paper and paper towels for the rental period.
Includes full amenities, cutlery, plates, pots, microwave, toaster, washer/dryer etc. Also dock, swimming raft, BBQ with propane, working fireplace, wood for the fireplace, boat with oars and stable fibreglass canoe. You are welcome to bring your own (max 9.5 horse) motor for the boat. We have a laser sailboat which we would be happy to give some lessons. There is a sandy shoreline, then deeper water at the end of the dock out to the raft. We have a selection of lifejackets but it's a good idea to bring your own for exact sizing. There is a fire pit which can be used on nights when lake of bays posted sign allows (sign is at the corner of muskoka road 8, which you turn down. Bring your own sheets, towels and pillows; the cottage has wool blankets and electric heat in every room, for cool nights.
How to rent:
#1 check calendar openings
#2 if you see a week that is open, and it works for you, complete this form with those weeks indicated
#3 Complete the form on the right, requesting the Saturday to Saturday dates you would like; we will reply to your email.
#4 Pay 50% deposit per week rented; by email transfer
#5 30 days prior to rental date, pay final 50% plus refundable damage deposit of $400* Spotless in and spotless out; if cottage needs cleaning when guests leave there is a $150 cleaning fee deducted from the damage deposit
Dogs
We welcome friendly dogs, please no cats due to family allergies.
If an essential is missing, or something needs repairing, please text or call us.
Check-In Procedures
•check-in time is 2pm or later.
•Your key will be left on the dining room table
Check-Out Procedures
• Please leave the cottage and BBQ as clean as you found it check-out time is 11:00am.
•Please text or call or text us when you check-out and leave your keys on the dining room table. Thank you!
Merrymeet is 20 minutes south of Algonquin Park where Canada's first Nations Peoples lived for thousands of years, now it invites people from around the world to experience nature in all her moods. Reservations are essential and many guests start reserving a year ahead, so if you plan on adding a trip to Algonquin park we advise you to book early.
Food and Restaurants
The nearest restaurant is friendly 'Muskoka on the Rocks'about 10-15 minutes away at the corner of Muskoka Road 8 and Highway 60 (you passed this restaurant on the way to Merrymeet. Other restaurants and groceries are in Dwight or Huntsville, about 30 minutes away.
Essentials
Hair dryer
