Address: Cove Island
Neighbourhood: Lake Muskoka
Agent: Max M Hahne and Storey Badger , Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Brokerage
Price: $3,295,000
The Place: A small island in Lake Muskoka with a four-bedroom cottage, a bunkie and a boathouse.
Bragging Rights: Watch eyes widen as you airily drop the phrase “private island” into conversations about weekend plans.
Big Selling Point: The property has an outdoor deck for every activity. The dock in front of the main cottage has an outdoor kitchen and a dining table, while the boathouse roof is a prime tanning location. The bunkie’s wraparound veranda is best suited for sundowner cocktails and quiet contemplation.
Possible Deal Breaker: Though the island only a two-minute journey from the landing, you need a boat to get there.
By The Numbers:
• $3,295,000
• $12,000 in property taxes
• 4 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 3 buildings
• 3 docks for tanning
• 2-door boat house
• 1.15 acres of land
• 1 outdoor kitchen
• 1 waterside bunkie
• 1 canoe chandelier
229399 This 1.15-acre private island is in a protected bay in Lake Muskoka near Acton Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-01/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-01 0 0
229416 The buildings—a main cottage, a bunkie and a boathouse—are on the south side of the island to maximize sun exposure Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-intro.jpg 656 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-intro/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-intro 0 0
229400 The four-bedroom craftsman main cottage was built in 2006 Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-02/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-02 0 0
229405 The front room of the 3,222-square-foot main cottage has a nook with windows on all sides looking out to the water Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-07/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-07 0 0
229406 The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counters and an island with seating for five Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-08/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-08 0 0
229407 Kitchen, main cottage Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-09/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-09 0 0
229408 The dining room next to the kitchen has a unique canoe chandelier and accomodates an extra-long table Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-10/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-10 0 0
229409 The living area has a two-storey stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings and walk-outs to the sun room and dock Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-11/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-11 0 0
229410 The open-plan main floor Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-12.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-12/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-12 0 0
229411 A loft seating area looks down over the dining room and living room Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-13.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-13/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-13 0 0
229412 One of four bedrooms in the main cottage Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-14/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-14 0 0
229413 Another of the main cottage bedrooms Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-15.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-15/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-15 0 0
229414 The dock has an outdoor dining area, an outdoor kitchen and steps leading into the water Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-16.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-16/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-16 0 0
229415 The dock Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-17.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-17/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-17 0 0
229401 The bunkie right next to the water and has a wrap-around porch. Inside is a large open-concept space with one bedroom Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-03/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-03 0 0
229402 Bunkie Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-04/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-04 0 0
229403 The boathouse has a huge deck on top and room for boats and water toys below Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-05/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-05 0 0
229404 The sun deck on top of the boathouse Cottage of the Week: Cove Island Cottage of the Week: Cove Island https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island/slide/cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-06/ cottage-of-the-week-cove-island-muskoka-island-06 0 0
Too cold for me, I rather have a Private island in a Warm Sunny Florida climate and No passport needed!