Cottage of the Week: $7,500 a week for a Muskoka lakefront estate, complete with boathouse
ADDRESS: Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Lake Joseph, Muskoka
AGENT: Available through CottagePortal.com
PRICE: $7,500 a week
THE PLACE: An expansive estate on the waterfront boasting sleeping quarters for eight, a sunny terrace, a furnished boathouse and a dock.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: Los Angeles-based designer Kelly Baron designed and built the cottage, and her attention to detail—flooring made from hemlock reclaimed from local barns, fixtures based loosely on the Las Ventanas resort in Mexico, a bathtub with a view of the treetops—makes the place feel more like a luxe retreat than a rental cottage.
BIG SELLING POINT: You’re actually getting two cottages, not one. Send the kids to sleep in the spacious, furnished boathouse while you relax in the peace and quiet of the main house.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: The owner plans to list the property soon, so be sure not to fall in love with the place—or have enough saved up for a down payment before you do.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $7,500 a week
• Sleeps 8
• 6-burner gas range
• 4 bedrooms
• 4 bathrooms
• 1 sauna
• 1 boathouse
• 1 housekeeping visit per week
137308 With both a main cottage and a boathouse, the property has plenty of room—including four bedrooms, four bathrooms, six parking spots and a large deck. It also has a television, a DVD player, a sauna and a laundry room Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWLakeJoseph_intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWLakeJoseph_intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWLakeJoseph_intro.jpg 656 394 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/may12cotwlakejoseph_intro/ may12cotwlakejoseph_intro 0 0
With both a main cottage and a boathouse, the property has plenty of room—including four bedrooms, four bathrooms, six parking spots and a large deck. It also has a television, a DVD player, a sauna and a laundry room
137273 The main cottage Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/2-8/ 2-8 0 0
The main cottage
137274 The deck has separate areas for tanning, relaxing with drinks and al fresco dining Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/3.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/3-13/ 3-13 0 0
The deck has separate areas for tanning, relaxing with drinks and al fresco dining
137275 The deck Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/4.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/4-7/ 4-7 0 0
The deck
137276 The kitchen has two sinks, a Carrera marble island, a six-burner gas range and—most crucially—a dishwasher Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/5-8/ 5-8 0 0
The kitchen has two sinks, a Carrera marble island, a six-burner gas range and—most crucially—a dishwasher
137279 The kitchen Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/8-9/ 8-9 0 0
The kitchen
137280 The kitchen Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/9-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/9.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/9-6/ 9-6 0 0
The kitchen
137281 The living room and dining area look out over the lake Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/10.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/10-13/ 10-13 0 0
The living room and dining area look out over the lake
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The living room
137283 The living room Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/12.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/12-10/ 12-10 0 0
The living room
137284 The stairs leading up to the second-level bedrooms Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/13.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/13-7/ 13-7 0 0
The stairs leading up to the second-level bedrooms
137285 A dramatic steeple Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/14.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/14-5/ 14-5 0 0
A dramatic steeple
137286 The hallway upstairs Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/15.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/15-6/ 15-6 0 0
The hallway upstairs
137287 The master bedroom suite has a loft office/sitting room and an ensuite bathroom Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/16.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/16-6/ 16-6 0 0
The master bedroom suite has a loft office/sitting room and an ensuite bathroom
137289 The master bedroom, from the ensuite Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/18.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/18-8/ 18-8 0 0
The master bedroom, from the ensuite
137291 The master ensuite has a free-standing soaking tub, a shower and a separate room for the toilet Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/20-6/ 20-6 0 0
The master ensuite has a free-standing soaking tub, a shower and a separate room for the toilet
137295 The master bedroom and ensuite Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/24-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/24.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/24.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/24-6/ 24-6 0 0
The master bedroom and ensuite
137296 The sitting room Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/25-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/25.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/25.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/25-4/ 25-4 0 0
The sitting room
137298 The second of three bedrooms in the main house Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/26-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/26.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/26.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/26-7/ 26-7 0 0
The second of three bedrooms in the main house
137299 The second bathroom in the main house Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/27-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/27.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/27.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/27-6/ 27-6 0 0
The second bathroom in the main house
137301 The furnished boathouse and dock Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/29-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/29.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/29.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/29-4/ 29-4 0 0
The furnished boathouse and dock
137302 The boathouse sleeps four (it has a queen bed and two twins) and also has a sitting area and a full bathroom Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/30-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/30.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/30.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/30-4/ 30-4 0 0
The boathouse sleeps four (it has a queen bed and two twins) and also has a sitting area and a full bathroom
137303 The boathouse Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/31-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/31.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/31.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/31-6/ 31-6 0 0
The boathouse
137307 The view from the dock Hemlock Point Side Road South, Port Sandfield https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/35-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/35.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/35.jpg 580 451 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/hemlock-point-side-road-south/slide/35-3/ 35-3 0 0
The view from the dock
Beautifully staged.
$7,500 for a week?? Do you know how much vacation one can get for $7,500?! And it wouldn’t include cooking for yourself/guests and/or cleaning up afterwards. Brutal! Shame on whoever drops $7,500 for one week!
Gorgeous cottage, seems really reasonable to me for a weeks vacation in a waterfront home with privacy, and all of the amenities shown, considering a hotel villa would be at least twice as much.
Seems like a great relaxing vacation to me.
Hotel vacations are great, but nothing like your own private beautiful home and no &60.00 room service coffee with a fruit plate.
It’s lovely but $7,500 for 4 bedrooms for one week? Good luck with that.
Wow! This has R&R written all over it…gorgeous…it’s a steal compared to the Hamptons.