Welcome to The Bala-Retreat
Come and experience the Heart of Muskoka! Enjoy the stunning sunrise and sunset views from this charming south facing waterfront cottage year round! This peaceful turn-key property includes everything you will need for your stay - linens, toiletries, laundry, condiments and coffee are all provided. We are a quiet 10 min walk into the quaint town of Bala for restaurants, the infamous Don's Bakery, groceries, The Farmer's Market, shopping, LCBO or even ice-cream after dinner; take in a water ski show or a concert at The Kee to Bala.
Reviews
"The place is even more beautiful in person.Close walk to downtown to grab coffees etc and beautiful waterfront. The kayaks were perfect and I love this lake - you get to be in Muskoka without the business of the big lakes! Easy and fast communication with the owners. Will definitely book here again:)!"
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Cortney
"This is a beautiful cottage both inside and out! The photos shown are very accurate of the various rooms and their sizes. It's quiet, comfortable, and well laid out. The two bedrooms are located on either side of the main room of the cottage which provides great soundproofing for sleeping. Over the years we have rented many times from VRBO, and this cottage was by far the cleanest we have ever seen, and the easiest for check-in and check-out. We really loved and appreciated the owners method of having the cottage fully equipped with all of the basic necessities and then you replace them if used. Access to the water was fantastic! Many lovely days were spent on the dock, in the water, and out exploring in the kayaks. This was a true holiday as proximity to Bala was fabulous with an easy 15 minute walk to everything, meaning we didn't have to touch our cars for a week. If there is anything we wished we could add ... it would be to divide the super large bedroom into two bedrooms so that more friends and family could enjoy this wonderful place. We would definitely recommend this cottage, and we hope to return soon!
Fiona D
"THANK YOU Kim and Mike, My wife and I had a fantastic time at your cottage. You were so accommodating to us and thought of everything to help make our stay so great! The place was better than expected. Very clean, great location, and very cozy cottage feeling. Definitely would love to come back!"
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All the best, Rob & Hilary
"My husband and I had the most relaxing stay. Cottage was clean, the owner thought of everything that one would need to spend an enjoyable week including 2 kayaks!!"
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Nandell H.
Meet the Host
My name is Kim and I can't wait to share the Magic of The Moon River and Bala with you! I am a retired teacher who loves to travel and host, so I take great care in making sure my guests have everything they need. This cottage has been the setting of many happy memories for our family, and I can't wait for you to experience all the joy it can bring. It's a perfect location for sunny getaways in the summer, cozy fall retreats, Thanksgiving with the family and peaceful winter stays! Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Hosting Families for over 7 years
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