 "The wood stove was warming the yurt for our arrival." "Enjoyed the complimentary snowshoes." - 1/37  "Accommodations are truly amazing." "Sound of waterfall adds such a beautiful touch" - 2/37  "Fell asleep while gazing at the moon and stars through the skylight." "Most comfortable bed." - 3/37  Winter yurt includes the warmth & comfort of a wood stove with all cooking essentials. - 4/37  "Yurt is an exceptional retreat." "Expectations were immensely exceeded!" "Pure bliss." - 5/37  A chance to just BE -- and Be together. - 6/37  "The time stopped, no sound, all is still. All around us is beauty of a frozen lake, sky & forest." - 7/37  "This is the most lovely, relaxing & rejuvenating hideaway." "How grounded & connected we feel." - 8/37  "Incredible winter adventure" "This secluded place offered us peace & pure happiness." - 9/37  "DECIDED TO EMBRACE WHAT WAS ALREADY AROUND US." - 10/37  "Both winter and summer are equally enjoyable." "Don't change a thing!" "Magical." - 11/37  Skate at Arrowhead Park's new skating trails! "Skating was fantastic!" - 12/37  Front view of 4 season cabin overlooking lake. - 13/37  "Terrific screened in porch." "Favorite thing was everything." "Enjoyed every moment here." - 14/37  Early spring until late fall the well equipped cabin invites you to eat & relax. Glamping is AWESOME - 15/37  We liked everything about coming here. Loved & appreciated so much in the quaint cabin. - 16/37  Our latest upgrade: Customized propane heated private outdoor shower! - 18/37  Super sanitized privy/outdoor washroom conveniently located just metres from yurt and cabin : ) - 19/37  "Outstanding place to get away from the chaos of everyday life." "We were in Paradise." - 20/37  Privy with a view. - 21/37  Crackling fire, crying loons, majestic colours, glorious stargazing - 22/37  Privacy and Tranquility at its Best! Lakeside Yurt & Cabin Features Dock with a tranquil view. - 23/37  "Lake is spectacular & property is tranquil." "Shared the lake only with loons, turtles & otters." - 24/37  "What a beautiful, quiet, peaceful get away!" "Real pearl in the forest." "Hidden gem." - 25/37  "Canoed the lake & watched a beaver smack his tail on the glass surface." "Great swimming." - 26/37  "Even the pooch loves the serenity of the quiet time on the dock." "Exceptional retreat." - 27/37  "To be tucked away with nature was such a gift to the soul!" "Real pearl in the forest!" - 28/37  Pontoon deck -- great for doing yoga & sunbathing! - 29/37  Screened gazebo is great for listening & viewing waterfall, campfire, and nature - 30/37  Outdoor luxury at its best! - 31/37  Outstanding place to get away from the chaos of life. "We are in paradise." - 32/37  Lakeside pathway has delicate, wildflowers. - 33/37  Explore the lake in the complimentary kayaks. - 34/37  Some pets even enjoy a ride in a canoe! - 35/37  Doug willing delivers supplies to the yurt while plowing the path too. - 36/37  Our Off Grid home is far enough away for privacy but close by if needed. - 37/37 $250 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 2 |
 | 1 Bedroom |
 | 0 Bathroom |
 | Pets allowed |
 | Smoking
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 | Wood stove |
 | Waterfront |
 | Ski <10km |
If you are seeking restitution away from the pressures of everyday living, enjoy "glamping" without the fuss, our lakefront yurt & cabin is sure to re-connect you back to nature and explore the ultimate Algonquin experience. This wonderfully, amazing, peaceful & secluded natural oasis is in the heart of one of Ontario's top tourist areas, just minutes away from internationally renowned Algonquin Provincial Park & Arrowhead Provincial Park & precisely 12 minutes from Muskoka's cultured town of Huntsville. During late Spring, Summer and Fall the adjacent cabin compliments the yurt in giving you an additional screened-in porch overlooking the dock. They are both located within meters of each other and you will be assured full privacy on the 11 acres of private property. Pets with up-to-date vet shots are welcomed at no charge, but advance notice is required. The thought of sitting around a campfire under a clear sky, gazing up at the stars and listening to the sounds of the night can pacify your minds and rejuvenate your soul! Our latest upgrades now include a propane frig and new heated outdoor shower (3 season)! For our winter guests we now have heat in the Kitchen Cabin and off grid power for lighting, toaster and coffee maker. Each booking comes complete with a two day starter supply of camp firewood: should you require more, just stock up from the wood supply on site with a volunteer donation. Check out this website pictures of our unique outdoor washroom which our guests fondly call " Muskoka's finest privy" It even features art work!
Our guests are impressed with the vast 85 acre spring fed lake and waterfall just a few meters from the yurt. The lake is virtually undeveloped surrounded with crown land and private ownership with only one other small cottage on the entire lake. Note: the cabin portion is closed off during winter until Spring thaw.
When you arrive to this 100% Canadian made yurt /cabin will be clean & setup with basic pots and pans to cook on either the propane bbq c/w side burner or wood stove.
For a perfect night's sleep, we provide a cozy deluxe queen size bed. Guests would only need to bring their own personal queen size sheet set (or sleeping bag), pillows, blanket, and towels.
This off grid package also includes: unique outdoor privy, open fire pit, starter supply of kindling /firewood, private dock, waterfall, stream, muskoka chairs, ample selection of games & reading material (for quieter moments), and a solar power pack to operate small appliances.
Seasonally, we supply a complimentary canoe from Spring into early Fall and 2 pairs of high-tech snowshoes during the snow months. NEW: We've now added two kayaks to explore Benson Lake - guests would need to bring their own lifejackets.
You can safely dive off the T shaped dock (c/w canoe). It's 40ft in length with a recently added 8ft x16ft. pontoon deck section. The dock is conveniently located only 300ft away from the Yurt and only 40ft. from the cabin.
During the cooler seasons, you will be kept snuggly warm even during the coldest of wintery nights inside Yurt's wool lined interior and our new high-functioning wood stove. Its large 17' diameter and 4' skylight makes it the perfect size for a couples getaway!
Yurts have developed into great popularity over the past decade, where campers/cottagers can experience a high end upgrade to traditional camping without the work, lately referenced as glamping. The sounds of nature is purely therapeutic : )
Muskoka is just a 2 1/4 hour drive north of Toronto. We are located just minutes from historical Huntsville and 30 minutes from the gateway to Algonquin Park, right in the heart of Muskoka District with its vast 2500 square miles of stunning pine and maple forests, 1600 lakes, waterfalls, cliffs and breathtaking scenery!
Here are just a few of our many 5 star REVIEWS!
Feb 17th
GREAT time of the grid! We came here for peace, relaxation, and the great outdoors. This property met those requirements and more. The yurt was well-equipped, cozy (thanks to the woodstove) and secluded enough that you felt away from everything, yet because it was only a short hike and 10 minute drive into town it was still convenient for us to get around and explore Huntsville. Thank you to our wonderful hosts Doug and Orla, we will definitely be back and recommend it to others! All the best, Lauren
Feb 6th
We had a wonderful time. The winter experience was truly a memorable one. It's definitely something that we can cross off our list now. We took advantage of the Arrowhead pass and explored the park. We particularly enjoyed skating through the forest. Meeting Doug and Orla was a complete pleasure as well. They were so sweet and welcoming, it made the experience more special.
We were pleased with the two nights and the urge of accomplishing something new was satisfied. Doug was generous enough to extend the third night to the next time we visit at which we were pleasantly surprised by. On our way home Emily and I discussed coming back. Hopefully in October to take advantage of the leaves changing.Thank you for everything and look forward to booking more adventures with you, Carla
Oct 10th
Hi Doug and Orla: Stephanie and I had an absolutely amazing time at the yurt. We could not have imagined a better location and trip over all. As far as feedback I can honestly say I would not change a single thing.
Feb 17th
GREAT time of the grid! We came here for peace, relaxation, and the great outdoors. This property met those requirements and more. The yurt was well-equipped, cozy (thanks to the woodstove) and secluded enough that you felt away from everything, yet because it was only a short hike and 10 minute drive into town it was still convenient for us to get around and explore Huntsville. Thank you to our wonderful hosts Doug and Orla, we will definitely be back and recommend it to others! All the best, Lauren
Recommended for: Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, and a perfect Romantic Getaway!
Oct 10th
Hi Doug and Orla: Stephanie and I had an absolutely amazing time at the yurt. We could not have imagined a better location and trip over all. As far as feedback I can honestly say I would not change a single thing. From the very first contact to the moment we drove away was perfect. Meeting Doug to show us the place was very nice and of course the property speaks for itself. We have many pictures and memories that will last a lifetime. Over the next few weeks we are going to plan a time to visit again, this time in the warmer days of summer and hope to make this a yearly trip. Thanks again for everything. All the best, Randy and Stephanie
August 10th
We had a fabulous time. Orla and Doug were exceptional hosts and we were so happy that they agreed to roll with the punches in spite of not knowing we were arriving. We will definitely be adding Lakeside Yurt & Studio to our ongoing getaway plans. Cheers, Raye, Craig and Lola (the dog)
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Propane bbq c/w cooking burner, extra propane tank available. Each booking comes complete with a 2 day starter supply of camp firewood:should you require more, just stock up from the wood supply on site with a volunteer donation. You can also cook like a pioneer on the wood stove! Check out this website pictures of our unique outdoor washroom which our guests fondly call " Muskoka's finest privy" We now feature an outdoor propane heated shower Spring through to Fall! + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | 30 min drive Algonquin Park,12 Min to Huntsville |
Note: We are just a 2 1/2 hour drive north of Toronto, right in the heart of Muskoka District with its vast 2500 square miles of stunning pine and maple forests, 1600 lakes, waterfalls, cliffs and breathtaking scenery! Its best of both worlds: This lakefront is 12 Minutes from historical Huntsville, 30 minute drive to Algonquin Park AVAILABILITYLast update: February 07, 2023 |
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RATES | | $250 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 Nights | JAN 1 - JUNE 2023 (2 NGT MIN) Jan 01, 2023 - Jun 15, 2023 Plus 13$ HST | $250 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 Nights | SUMMER/FALL 2023 Jun 16, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023 13% HST Extra | $250 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 01:00 PM | | Check-out before | 12:00 PM | | Tax Rate | 13% | | Booking Deposit | 20% due at time of booking (The balance is due 30 days before arrival) | | Cottage Rules | View |
NOTES CANCELLATION POLICY: You can book with assurance! The owners will make every attempt to re-book your reservation. If the reservation is re-booked at the same rate, you will be fully refunded or prorated according to rebook price. If the reservation cannot be rebooked, then 80% of the of invoice total will be returned. To date, we have an excellent success rate in re- booking as we offer last minute sales on depositors behalf! Each booking come with complimentary Algonquin Park /Arrowhead Park Pass, BBQ, propane, and starter supply of firewood and kindling : ) Pets with recent vet shots are welcome! Advance notice required at time of application We accept all major credit cards using Square's encrypted payment System. A 20% deposit to secure booking, balance due 30 days prior to occupancy. We also accept Bank Interac email transfers We are just 7 minutes away from Hidden Valley and Deerhurst Resorts! REVIEWS | | Justin |  |
| We enjoyed a cozy, romantic weekend in the crisp winter wilderness. This Yurt is on Benson Lake, and the privacy is beyond refreshing.
On arrival, we found the paths around the Yurt and its outbuildings were cleared of snow and the furnace was already hot for us.
Doug & Orla are very good at what they do, we were blown away by the quality of the entire experience.
During our stay we enjoyed snowshoeing with the complimentary pairs provided, breaking trail about a kilometer along the shoreline; this hike would be difficult other times of the year due to dead fall and wetlands.
I recommend this location to anybody comfortable with casual camping, and looking to get out in the winter.
Stayed: February 2022 Submitted: Feb 15, 2022
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| Absolutely beautiful and very well equipped. We had an amazing time staying in the yurt but my favourite spot to sit was the gazebo right on the lake shore. We absolutely plan to go back in the future.
Stayed: September 2021 Submitted: Oct 03, 2021
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| We have decided to elope somewhere here in Canada and were looking for the perfect place. So we stumbled over this wonderful place. The pictures catched immediately our eye and after writing a few words with Doug and Orla we knew, this will be the perfect place for our perfect wedding. We cannot put into words how lucky we were to have found this yurt and to have gotten to know Orla and Doug. The communication before our arrival was just perfect, they answered all of our questions immediately and were even offering to help us with whatever we needed. On our arrival day (the day before our wedding) we found the place wonderfully and thoughtfully decorated with flowers from Orlas private garden. The area, the yurt, the cottage, the lake just the whole area is AMAZING and BREATHTAKING. Absolute, complete privacy, there is literally no one, we had the whole lake and everything around for ourselves. We were planning on going hiking but instead we spend all the time at the lake with swimming, kanooing, drinking coffee and watching the loons from the dock and enjoying the evening in front of the fire pit. Although it is very secluded, the town of Huntsville is very close. It is a very sweet town with lots to do and also great restaurants. Thank you Doug and Orla that you were having us, for being so uncomplicated, reliable and wonderful hosts and a big THANK YOU for letting us have the wedding of our dreams at your little piece of heaven.
Stayed: July 2019 Submitted: Aug 31, 2019
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| | Eric | |
| Dear Doug and Orla,this was our first time staying at a yurta and a wonderful experience it was!The setting,structure and vista over the lake are truly magnificant.It was such a delight to settle into the the generous and most comfortable bed,while watching the branches of the pine and hemlock sway high above the circular sky light in the yurta.The airtight wood heater is additionally a welcomed feature and must make winter stays suitably comfortable and comforting.
The dining and recreational cabin,just a few meters down the path from the yurta is more than adequately equipted with bbq,an assortment of dish wear, utensils and work surface.
How lovely it was after a days paddling, to sit and take a cooked meal and glass of wine with my life partner while watching the night close over the lake.
It was with both pleasure in the stay and sadness in the leaving that we collected up our packs and slowly drove the enchanted road out to the highway.
God and good fortune willing we shall return to this part of paradise that you folks have made so generously available for all to enjoy and cherish.
Kindness regards
Stayed: September 2017 Submitted: Sep 11, 2017
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| | Noel | |
| My girlfriend took me here for my 40th birthday as I enjoy roughing it, her not at all so it was a best of both worlds, very private, the yurt is amazing inside, luxury sleeping quarters, the cabin is perfect to relax and bug free if you prefer to eat at the table or cook on the BBQ provided, also multiple spots to cook over a fire, great dock to have a morning coffee and to have a swim, listen to the loons early morning and at night, waterfall near the yurt to listen to as you sleep, amazing place, dog friendly, canoe and paddle boat included, Algonquin park pass and some cool books likely left behind to read on a rainy day and scrabble, will go back in a heartbeat, but 3 days was to little
Stayed: June 2017 Submitted: Jun 28, 2017
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Owner response: Thank you Noel for taking the time to post such an detailed and uplifting review ! As a family of nature lovers, we find Lakeside Yurt is the perfect balance of peace & tranquility, so its fulfilling when we hear our guests are are captivated by the beauty and soothing sounds of our little retreat too! We enjoyed having you at Lakeside Yurt :) We look forward in seeing you again soon! Take care for now, Orla and Doug Irwin | |
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