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Muskoka Ontario Vacation Rentals Presents Listing #10530

The Hermitage Cottage and Boathouse

Cottage w/ 6 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms - Sleeps 12 w/ Jacuzzi

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Vacation Rental Description

Unique, Million Dollar Plus, Luxury Cottage and Boathouse on  
Skeleton  
Lake in Muskoka 
 
Location: Bracebridge, Skeleton Lake, Ontario, Canada (2 hrs north  
of  
Toronto, 25 min from both Bracebridge and Huntsville) 
 
Accommodations: Cottage - 4 Bedrooms - 3 Baths (Sleeps 8);  
Boathouse - 
 2 Bedrooms and Loft (Sleeps 4-6) (Sleeps 8-12 combined) 
 
COTTAGE 
 
A magnificent year-round holiday retreat on picturesque Skeleton  
Lake. As the name Hermitage suggests, this unique property on 3.5  
acres and 540 feet of lake frontage offers complete privacy and the  
perfect getaway. This million dollar plus property features a  
quality, custom-built cottage and boathouse, newly constructed in  
2006, both with numerous luxury features. The 5000 sq. ft. cottage,  
featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, is nestled among huge, mature  
trees and beautiful granite rocks. The property has been landscaped  
to blend into the beautiful, natural surroundings and the buildings  
have been designed to complement this setting. 
 
Interior Description 
 
The cottage interior is stunning and has many unique features that  
blend gracious, luxury living with a casual vacation home lifestyle.  
The exotic hardwood floors in cabbage bark and poisonwood, and the  
mixed exotic hardwood ceilings throughout make this a one-of-a-kind  
property.  Most of the wood in the cottage is exotic hardwood from  
Central America, including the kitchen cabinets, the stairs and  
railings, doors, and much of the furniture. This unique blend of  
unusual woods gives the cottage a warm, rustic, yet elegant charm.  
Large wood-framed windows provide stunning views from every room,  
allowing you to enjoy the natural beauty even when you are indoors. 
 
The cottage is designed around a magnificent, cathedral-ceiling  
great  
room with a huge, floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace, a wall of  
windows offering a breathtaking long view of the lake, and cabbage  
bark hardwood floors. At one end of the the main level is a family  
room with a second large fieldstone fireplace and a wall of windows  
overlooking the lake. At the other end of the main level is an  
office/library with two walls of windows presenting stunning views  
of  
the lake in two directions. French doors lead from the  
office/library  
to the deck. 
 
The open concept kitchen has a large island in mixed exotic  
hardwoods  
that is great for snacks or just for chatting with the chef. The  
dining area has a view of the lake and French doors open directly  
onto the deck. There is a large, mainfloor laundry room with washer  
and dryer. Another set of French doors lead from the kitchen into a  
large Muskoka room/sunroom, with a high ceiling in exotic woods and  
walls of glass windows and French doors, that provides magnificent  
views of the lake and woods. Three sets of French doors lead from  
the  
Muskoka room directly out onto the deck and boardwalk. Enjoy  
breakfast or a romantic dinner on the deck or in the Muskoka room,  
enjoying gorgeous views in all directions. 
 
A magnificent, wide wooden staircase of mixed exotic hardwoods leads  
to the upper floor. A loft area with a large balsam infra-red sauna  
and workout area overlooks the great room and has a gorgeous view  
out  
over the lake. The loft separates the master bedroom and ensuite  
from  
the other three bedrooms. The master bedroom, with a king-size  
poster  
bed, has beautiful poisonwood floors and glorious views of the lake  
in two directions from immense windows. The walk-in closet is  
completely cedar lined. The ensuite bathroom has a heated, natural  
slate floor, a long poisonwood and slate vanity with two sinks, a  
large shower with glass and slate sides, and a long 6.5 ft.  
BainUltra  
ThermoMasseur Ayoura air tub with programmable cycle, chromotherapy,  
and heated back. At the other end of the loft, a hallway leads to  
three bedrooms, two of which have lake views and the other a forest  
view. The bathroom at this side of the upstairs has a large shower  
with slate walls and a glass door. End your day relaxing in the  
sauna  
or in the ThermoMasseur air tub. 
 
A huge walk-out basement is completely finished, featuring slate  
floors and huge windows that also have a gorgeous view of the lake.  
There is an attached double garage and a large parking area behind  
the cottage, with additional parking on the access road. 
 
Exterior Description 
 
The cottage has a commanding, long view of beautiful Skeleton Lake.   
Natural granite stone steps grace the main entrance and another set  
of stone steps lead to a boardwalk that runs along the sunroom  
around  
to a large deck. The 700 sq. ft. private deck of exotic hardwood  
with  
glass railings offers gorgeous views of Skeleton Lake and some of  
its  
most picturesque islands. A cedar stairway descends down to the  
boathouse. The cottage is winterized for those who love to ski,  
snowmobile, snowshoe, ice fish, or engage in other winter  
activities.  
Four-wheel drive recommended for winter access. 
 
This unique property is situated at the end of a private road and  
ensures complete seclusion. It is truly a one-of-a-kind property  
that  
will allow you to experience Muskoka at its best in all four  
seasons.  
This quiet waterfront property on Skeleton Lake should provide you  
with one of your most memorable vacations ever. 
 
BOATHOUSE 
 
The beautiful, custom-built boathouse was completed in 2006. Above  
the two-slip boathouse is 650 sq. ft. of beautiful living space. The  
living quarters include an open concept living and kitchen/dining  
area that has breathtaking views of the lake from three sides. You  
can sit around the wood-burning stove on chillier evenings and enjoy  
the views of the lake. Three sets of French doors lead out onto the  
large sundeck that wraps around the boathouse. Floors, ceilings, and  
walls are entirely in pine, providing a bright, warm, rustic  
atmosphere. At the back are two bedrooms with queen-size beds and  
French doors that open onto the deck. The bright pine bathroom has a  
large shower. Above the bedrooms is a large loft with sleeping area  
that overlooks the living room and the lake. Older children will  
love  
the loft! 
 
Have breakfast or a BBQ dinner on the deck. Enjoy the call of the  
loons on the lake. Relax in the hammock. Fish off the deck. Jump off  
the deck into the lake. The lapping waves will lull you to sleep.  
You’ll never be closer to the water! 
 
The boathouse is available for rent separately in May, June, July,  
August, September, and October. When the boathouse is rented  
separately, the cottage will not be rented. The boathouse is closed  
in the winter.

Vacation Rental Amenities

Amenities in Cottage: 2 Fireplaces, Phone, Air Conditioning,  
Satellite TVs, VCR, PVR, CD Player, Full Kitchen, Microwave,  
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Jenn-Air Range, Juicer, Blender, Cooking  
utensils provided, Washer, Dryer, BainUltra Air Tub in Masterbath,  
Infra-red Sauna, Washer, Dryer, Hammock, Pillows&  
Comforters/Blankets  
are provided, Boathouse, Boat Dock. Cottage sleeps a maximum of 8  
persons. Boathouse sleeps a maximum of 6 persons. Please bring own  
linens and towels. Pets NOT allowed, No Smoking please.  
 
Amenities in Boathouse: Wood-burning Stove, Phone, Satellite TV,  
Microwave, Bar Refrigerator, Toaster Oven, Hot Plate, Cooking  
utensils provided, Gas BBQ, Hammock, Canoe, Paddle Boat, Boat dock,  
Pillows and Blankets are provided. Boathouse sleeps a maximum of 6  
persons. Please bring own linens and towels. No Pets allowed, No  
Smoking please.

Activities and Attractions

Activities (on site or nearby): SUMMER TIME: Hiking, Biking, Golf,  
Boating, Swimming, Waterskiing, Wake-boarding, Tubing, Jet Skiing,  
Fishing, Boat Rental available in area, Two Marinas on the lake,  
Steamship Cruises on Lake Muskoka, Fitness Centre, Hunting, Wildlife  
Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Cinemas, Museums, Santa’s Village,  
Sightseeing. WINTER TIME: Cross-country Skiing, Snowmobiling (close  
to trails), Snowshoeing, Sledding, Skating. 
 
Muskoka 
 
The beautiful Muskoka region, which is located about 2 hrs. north of  
Toronto, is bounded by Georgian Bay on one side and Algonquin Park  
on  
the other. Muskoka is among the world’s celebrated lakelands. The  
area was discovered by Samuel de Champlain in 1615. The name Muskoka  
is an English corruption of the Ojibwa name of the chief Mesqua  
Ukie.  
The region features many scenic lakes surrounded by wooded hills and  
granite rock and offers a wide range of activities year round to  
suit  
all tastes and age groups. The unique character and natural beauty  
of  
Muskoka draw people from around the world. 
 
Skeleton Lake 
 
Skeleton Lake was formed by the impact of a meteor, explaining its  
somewhat circular shape and great depth. That is also the reason for  
the limestone bottom, which gives the lake its famous clarity.  
 
Skeleton Lake is thought to have received its name from two human  
skeletons found on the rocks by surveyors working on the north shore  
of the lake. Intrigued by this mystery, settlers asked a native  
chief  
about the skeletons and learned that he and his people had camped on  
that site one winter. They usually found plenty of deer in the area,  
but that winter the camp faced starvation and were forced to move  
when some members of the tribe were already weak. A 14-year-old boy,  
unable to move, was left behind, but his mother, a young widow,  
refused to leave her son to die alone. The image of the mother and  
son dying together in the cold and silence of the winter moved those  
who heard the tragic story. The Lake was named in their memory, thus  
commemorating forever a mother’s devotion to her son.

Vacation Rental Rates

Low Season		 		 
 
Cottage and Boathouse $5900/week 
 
Boathouse Only          $2000/week 
Boathouse Only  	$ 900 /2 nights		$1200/3 nights  
 
High Season		(June 30 to September 8) 
 
Cottage and Boathouse $6900/week 
 
Boathouse Only   	$2500/week 
Boathouse Only  	$1200 /2 nights		$1500/3 nights	 
 
Monthly rates are also available. 
 
A 25% deposit is due upon confirmation of rental. 
Balance of payment is due 45 days prior to occupancy. 
 
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.