Neighbourhood: Lake Rosseau, Muskoka Price: $99,000 a week Size: 7,500 square feet Bedrooms: 8 Bathrooms: 8 Parking spots: 4 (with plenty more on the road leading to the property)
Real estate agent: Jayne McCaw, Jayne’s Luxury Rentals
A six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home—plus its two-bedroom, one-bathroom boathouse—nestled on Muskoka’s Lake Rosseau. Designed to blend in with nature, this escape also comes with a custom treehouse bedroom and a pristine waterfront. It’s a luxury property for those seeking a quiet, peaceful lakeside experience.
Architect Simon Hirsh designed this place for his family. Obsessed with craftsmanship, he incorporated both premium British Columbia timber and Muskoka granite throughout. A new owner recently purchased the cottage with the goal of transforming it into a sought-after rental escape. Chief among his high-profile guests? Drake himself.
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The grand façade says it all: peak Canadian cottage vibes.
Its front porch hints at the grandeur to come, with stately French doors and natural stone paving.
The stone ripples into the foyer, defined by log pillars, abstract light fixtures and a bespoke central table.
The great room—essentially a luxe family room—is anchored by a towering wood-burning stone fireplace, bathed in natural light from those floor-to-ceiling windows. The plush sectional and many armchairs make it an ideal afternoon lounge.
Turn around and you’re in the dining room, featuring a 12-seater table and one elegant chandelier.
More logs frame the kitchen entrance as if it were a painting.
In the kitchen: a custom island with a chiselled-edge counter—an homage to the surrounding landscape.
The kitchen is also equipped with three dishwashers, two fridges, a mini fridge, an extra freezer in the pantry and a built-in Miele coffee machine.
Now for the Muskoka room, the cottage’s go-to hangout spot. Fully screened walls offer sweeping views of Lake Rosseau. That heat lamp keeps things cozy during the winter.
Here’s the main bedroom, also on the main floor. It has another wood-burning fireplace, its own laundry room and a walkout to the deck.
This is the five-piece main ensuite, where cottagecore meets spa-inspired amenities. Large twin vanities sit across from each other, but the real showstopper is the bathtub, carved from a single piece of granite and sitting under a whimsical waterfall shower head.
And here’s the main-floor office. That semi-circle desk is a nice touch.
The home’s staircase is flanked by railings made from the branches of apple trees—with forest creatures carved into them.
Here’s the second-floor landing, which highlights the cathedral ceilings.
And here’s a peek inside one of the secondary bedrooms, this one with a top-tier view of the lake.
It comes with a three-piece ensuite, all of it encased in natural stone.
The built-in treehouse in the double-bunk bedroom is a kid’s dream come true.
This bathroom, meanwhile, is all about quirk: bubbly lighting, a tub perched atop two logs, antique art and a picturesque forest view.
Moving to the lower level reveals the rec room. It also walks out to the patio and is decorated with cowboy iconography.
There’s a five-seat bar down here, plus a variety of game tables: pool, air hockey and foosball.
The fitness area comes fully loaded with four workout machines, free weights, a wall of mirrors and a three-piece bathroom.
And just off the gym is a mirrored room for yoga sessions.
Heading outside highlights the jumbo patio, with several lounges overlooking the water.
Around the corner, residents will find the built-in gas grill and accompanying fluted picnic table.
Fairy-tale-like stone steps wind through the lush gardens, leading to a waterfront bathing area.
A few steps to the right is the matching boathouse.
Its upper deck is another great place to eat and mingle.
Enjoy the boathouse’s view of Lake Rosseau.
Inside, the central kitchen connects the two bedrooms and bathroom.
Don’t forget the wine-barrel sauna.
Lastly, here’s a bird’s eye view capturing the site’s grandeur: fit for any vacationer with cash to burn, just like a certain certified lover boy.
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