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Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

The 7,500-square-foot manor is surrounded by rugged forest and comes with a sauna inside a giant wine barrel, cowboy statues and trees as pillars

By Alexandra Petros
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Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

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


The Place

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.

The History

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 Tour

The grand façade says it all: peak Canadian cottage vibes.

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Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

Its front porch hints at the grandeur to come, with stately French doors and natural stone paving.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

The stone ripples into the foyer, defined by log pillars, abstract light fixtures and a bespoke central table.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

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.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

Turn around and you’re in the dining room, featuring a 12-seater table and one elegant chandelier.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

More logs frame the kitchen entrance as if it were a painting.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

In the kitchen: a custom island with a chiselled-edge counter—an homage to the surrounding landscape.

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Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

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.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

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.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

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.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

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.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

And here’s the main-floor office. That semi-circle desk is a nice touch.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

The home’s staircase is flanked by railings made from the branches of apple trees—with forest creatures carved into them.

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Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

Here’s the second-floor landing, which highlights the cathedral ceilings.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

And here’s a peek inside one of the secondary bedrooms, this one with a top-tier view of the lake.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

It comes with a three-piece ensuite, all of it encased in natural stone.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

The built-in treehouse in the double-bunk bedroom is a kid’s dream come true.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

This bathroom, meanwhile, is all about quirk: bubbly lighting, a tub perched atop two logs, antique art and a picturesque forest view.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

Moving to the lower level reveals the rec room. It also walks out to the patio and is decorated with cowboy iconography.

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Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

There’s a five-seat bar down here, plus a variety of game tables: pool, air hockey and foosball.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

The fitness area comes fully loaded with four workout machines, free weights, a wall of mirrors and a three-piece bathroom.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

And just off the gym is a mirrored room for yoga sessions.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

Heading outside highlights the jumbo patio, with several lounges overlooking the water.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

Around the corner, residents will find the built-in gas grill and accompanying fluted picnic table.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

Fairy-tale-like stone steps wind through the lush gardens, leading to a waterfront bathing area.

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Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

A few steps to the right is the matching boathouse.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

Its upper deck is another great place to eat and mingle.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

Enjoy the boathouse’s view of Lake Rosseau.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

Inside, the central kitchen connects the two bedrooms and bathroom.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

Don’t forget the wine-barrel sauna.

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake

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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Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently visited by Drake


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