 View from the deck - 3/40  The view everyone wants.. Beautiful calm lake, jump off the dock and 125ft of waterfront access - 12/40  Just a section of our property....what a view... - 14/40  Other part of property...hammocks, lights, 130 feet of flat water entry - 15/40  Living Room area, including big screen TV, AC unit, cozy sofa. - 16/40  Living Room area... - 17/40  Fully stocked kitchen for you to enjoy - 21/40  Bunkie 1 and Bunkie 2, for extra guests and to getaway from main cottage. Both with Sofabeds - 28/40  View of Bunkie 1 and Bunkie 2. Each with sofa beds and living space. - 29/40  Inside of Bunkie #1, sofa turns into Queen bed, There is a loft, a TV and table/chairs, with AC. - 30/40  Inside of Bunkie #1, sofa turns into Queen bed, There is a loft, a TV and table/chairs, with AC. - 31/40  Bunkie #2. Sofabed that turns in a queen bed, include small table, small weights and yoga mat. - 32/40  Side view of Bunkie #2. With its own firepit area. - 33/40  We provide 1 canoe, 2 adult kayaks, 1 child kayak, 2 paddle boards, lake mat and life jackets. - 34/40  A treehouse structure with its own deck for the young kids to enjoy. - 36/40  We even have a small Ninja Warrior course attached to the kids Treehouse. - 37/40  If you have a boat or PWC, let us know and we can get you using the private lake boat launch. - 38/40  Yup, that's the sky on a clear summer night....with a good camera :) - 40/40 $325 - $475 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
 | ALWAYS BOOKED! SAVE FOR SUMMER 2026 Reserve before end of September and we will waive all fees, taxes, etc. Hurry, we get book 100% every year, so reserve your preferred week right away. |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 8 |
 | 5 Bedrooms |
 | 1 Bathroom |
 | Pets allowed
with
restrictions |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
 | Ski <25km |
Canopy Cottage Ontario is a little gem just north of Muskoka in the Almaguin Highland area of Ontario's cottage country on Ruth Lake. The landscape and quality of lakes here are simply fabulous. We know you'll love it as much as we do. This is our family lake cottage as well and like you, we are attracted by the water and how peaceful being here makes us feel. All who visit are captured by the views and beautiful lake. Main Advantages: -125 feet of waterfront walk in entry, safe for families, keep an eye on everybody -No weeds in main area -Clean, clear water, great for swimming -The views are fabulous -Stylish property, clean and cozy. -KEY INFORMATION: -Distance from Toronto: About 3 hours. (Frankly, if you are going to drive 2 hours north of Toronto to Muskoka, then it will be worth the extra hour for what you get for your money. Flat entry to the lake, private beach, large waterfront, 2 acre land, fantastic views, clean water, calm lake, low boat traffic. Did we say the views are great!) -Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms*- *3 bedrooms in the main cottage, and 2 outdoor Bunkies each with a sofa bed. -Waterfront: FLAT entry into lake, private beach, very safe for families so you can keep an eye on everyone -Linens & Towels: All Linens and towels included with your stay (bring your beach towels though) -Watercrafts: 1 Canoe, 2 adult Kayaks, 1 kids Kayak, 2 Paddle Boards, 1 Floating Mat -Dock: Large dock plus a floating dock to swim to and jump off -Lovely Firepit area
-Surrounded by lovely forest canopy.
THE LAKE COTTAGE:
If you are looking for ultra modern, city home replica with huge common rooms, and tons of electronics, well, that is not what we offer. Instead, we have designed a lake cottage experience for you and your friends/family focused on cabin chic, stylish yet comfortable. Our cottage is cozy, cute, and although it has a smaller footprint in the common living area, the land is large and our lake views are simply fantastic. Oh, and let's not downplay the fact that we have a private beach and our entire beachfront has walk in entry into the water. That is a large benefit to everyone, especially those with young kids or those that have difficulty walking steps.
THE OUTSIDE:
There are plenty of lake cottages available to rent. The question is, why should you stay at ours? Our property is not simply a cottage with a dock next to a lake. There are plenty of those to choose from. Our property sits on 2 acres of land with a scenic forest around it and ample land to play, enjoy, relax. And the lake views are simply, well, fantastic. This is a special place.
There are 3 main reasons our place is so popular as a destination, especially with families.
-First, we actually have a private, flat entry beach into the water. We don't have tons of stairs to deal with on a super steep landscape like many other options you may be looking at. For those with kids, you can actually see your kids everywhere on our waterfront, no chance of them or anyone falling over the edge into the water...we have no edge, we have straight water entry!
-The second reason is the fact that the lake does NOT have public boat access. Only private boat access and this is what makes it popular for owners and vacationers. It keeps the lake clean and peaceful for both vacationers and owners and reduces boat traffic and noise. If you wish to bring up your boat, no worries, simply let us know.
The 3rd reason: the lake, those views. The Lake is calm, clean, spring fed, great to swim in, kayak, canoe, paddle board or just sit on the Dock and enjoy a drink and view. There are plenty of great lakes in cottage country and ours is on that list.
The property has ample room on the outside, and several sitting areas that will satisfy everyone. Large yard areas to play games, picnic, sit on hammocks, have get togethers and even pitch a few tents if you want. We have a fabulous Fire Pit area for those cozy nightly fires and even have a humble little tree house built for the little kids with their own deck plus small ninja course.
If you are lucky enough to visit during the Autumn, you are in for a treat when the leaves change colours. The scene on this lake is spectacular and our favourite time of year.
As for the waterfront, sit, swim, boat, fish, tan, use the Dock, swim to our floating dock, try paddle boarding, canoeing or kayaking (we include those) or lounge on the multiple sitting areas across the beachfront. You are sure to find an outdoor place for everyone to enjoy. There are 2 adult kayaks and a childrens kayak, a canoe (of course), a water mat and 2 paddle boards for you to use with compliments. We also provide life jackets in varying sizes.
The canopy of trees that protects our property feels like nature is hugging you, protecting you from the elements. You will thank us for this when it is scorching hot or when it rains.
THE INSIDE:
Although the cottage living room area is smaller in foot print, it has a cozy and welcoming feel. We've designed the cottage to have a stylish/chic, clean, comfortable style, whilst ensuring it feels like a cozy getaway for you to relax and enjoy the beautiful wonders of being at a lake front cottage.
It has 3 bedrooms and 2 Bunkies next to the main cottage.
Bedroom 1 inside the cottage feels ample and includes a Queen bed.
Bedroom #2 inside the cottage also has a queen bed and a large walk in closet.
Bedroom #3 inside the cottage has a Bunk Bed with a single on top and a Full bed on the bottom.
Outside Bunkie #1: A larger Bunkie that can be used as an additional Living Room. It has a sofa, table, and TV. Great place for kids to hang out or to work or to get away from the main house. And if it rains, you will be happy to have a 2nd area for people to hang out in. The Sofa turns into a Sofa bed. It also has a cute loft to enjoy.
Outside Bunkie #2: Relax here, read, exercise, do yoga, the sofa sectional turns into a Queen bed
If you have small children that require a pack'n'play area, bedroom #1 and #2 can accommodate.
KITCHEN:
The kitchen is fully stocked for you and your guests to enjoy. With our complements, we have included starter kit of Coffee, Tea, spices, for you to enjoy upon arrival.
HEATING/AC:
-Every room has ceiling fans
-living room, kitchen, back bedroom & bunkie #1 have an AC unit
-both bunkies have ceiling fans and the larger bunkie has an AC unit
-there are space heaters available when it gets cool
NUMBER OF GUESTS:
Up to 6 guests: You will enjoy the peace and tranquility of having all 2 acres just for your small group. Take a breather, sit still, look at the lake and just be. No rush. 4-6 guests: The ideal number for this cottage. Up to 6 guests will find the cottage extremely comfortable during your stay and will find the property/land and lake fantastic to share.
7 or 8 guests: Although the cottage and bunkie together can sleep 9 or so, the sitting area and living room in the cottage will feel cramped. On the outside, there is more than enough room however and with the addition of the bunkies, your group can spread out nicely.
Families with young kids/teenagers would be well suited here. Adults, couples, friends getaway will have a fabulous time here.
We are booked every summer season with several repeat guests every year. We hope to have you as our guests as well.
Check us out on insta or Facebook: @canopycottageontario
BTW, if you are ever visiting the Huntsville Muskoka area and would like to stay in a lovely property, have a look at our downtown Huntsville property: muskokavacationhouse.com
+ READ MORE - COLLAPSE AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 5 bedrooms : - 1 single bed - 1 double bed - 2 Queen beds - 2 Sofa beds - Crib | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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This is a gem waterfront cottage on a fantastic lake with your own private beachfront and water toys to enjoy. We also include Netflix, Prime Video and other channels. We have 2 bunkies converted into a wonderful lounge area where you can choose to work, do some exercise, yoga, or just chill. At night the bunkies can turn into another bedroom as they are equipped with a sofa bed that turns into a Queen bed. + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Powassan, Restoule. Bernard Lake |
Note: Our lake cottage is located north of Muskoka region in the beautiful Almaguin Highlands area on ruth Lake East of Restoule National Park and West of Powassan on the beautiful lake called Ruth Lake. The landscape is absolutely beautiful up here. The lake ONLY has private boat access for owners. Meaning the water quality is better and the lake is more calm for those lucky enough to rent on this lake. AVAILABILITYLast update: August 28, 2025 |
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RATES | | $325 | - | $375 | - | - | - | 2 Nights | SEPTEMBER Sep 01, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025 Rates are based on up to 6 persons. Add $30 per night per additional person. | $350 | - | - | $1979 | - | - | 2 Nights | OCTOBER Oct 01, 2025 - Oct 27, 2025 | $325 | - | - | $1649 | - | - | - | THANKSGIVING Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025 | - | - | - | - | - | $1175 | 3 Nights | EARLY SUMMER Jun 06, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026 Rates are based on up to 6 persons. Add $30 per night per additional person. | $425 | - | - | $2448 | - | - | 2 Nights | MAIN SUMMER 2026 Jun 27, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026 Special rates if you reserve early. Rates are based on up to 6 persons. Add $30 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | $3598 | - | - | 1 Week | LABOUR DAY WEEKEND AND WEEK Aug 29, 2026 - Sep 01, 2026 Rates are based on up to 6 persons. Add $30 per night per additional person. | $475 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:30 PM | | Check-out before | 10:30 AM | | Security Deposit | $500 (Security deposit will be refunded within 7 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 50% due at time of booking (The balance is due 90 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Cash, Interac e-Transfer | | Cottage Rules | View | | Fees |
NOTES Our cottage is booked solid every summer. Please reserve as early as possible in order to guarantee your preferred week. We recommend reserving atleast 9 months in advance. REVIEWS | | Kimie |  |
| This was our second time staying at Canopy Cottage and once again we had a wonderful experience. The beach entry into the lake is perfect for little kids, and despite the cooler temperatures, our children had such a great time playing in the water. We also really appreciated being able to use all the water equipment provided, which made our time at the lake even more enjoyable.
Al and Ariana are fantastic hosts. They were very welcoming and responsive throughout our stay. They even promptly addressed a plumbing issue (completely out of their control) and made sure everything was resolved quickly. Their hospitality and attention to detail made our stay stress-free and relaxing.
Thank you again for sharing your beautiful cottage with us! We're already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed: August 2025 Submitted: Sep 09, 2025
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| | Dmitri | |
| This was our third year staying at Al & Ariana's cottage. Every year, they make improvements to the property. This is amazing considering the cottage and property are already excellent. The cottage is stylishly decorated and always very clean. We love that we don't need to bring along extras like kitchenware. The dock is our favorite place to hang-out. Our son loves fishing off the dock as well as swimming in the lake. We bring a small boat with us and the fishing on the lake doesn't disappoint, The paddle boards and kayaks are also favorites. There is always somewhere to relax with a book and the shade from the canopy of trees is plentiful and welcome on hot days. In the evening, the outdoor area is lit up with lights and creates a great ambiance for making s'mores over the campfire.
Al & Ariana are very attentive to their guests' needs and always available to answer questions. We will be back next year again! We highly recommend the “canopy cottage” - you won't be disappointed.
Stayed: August 2025 Submitted: Sep 08, 2025
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| | Jodi | |
| Clean cozy cottage on a nice lake. There are thoughtful touches around the cottage itself and the property. We would go back.
Stayed: July 2024 Submitted: Aug 07, 2024
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| | Kelly | |
| There's only positives to say about the beautiful Canopy Cottage. This was our family's second year staying (our third is already booked) and we couldn't have been happier. The cottage is clean, extremely well maintained and has everything you need for a perfect cottage getaway. We love having access to the paddle boards and kayaks as we have had to pay extra for these at previous cottage rentals. The new bunkie was a hit with my 10 year old and was the perfect little spot to call his own. Ruth Lake itself is stunning, quiet and great for swimming and fishing. Amazing neighbours in the area as well. The owners are always checking in and you will feel totally taken care of here. We can't wait to make more memories here in the years to come.
Stayed: July 2024 Submitted: Jul 29, 2024
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| | Kenneth | |
| From initial contact to check out our experience with Al and Ariana was excellent.
The cottage may be smallish but they have done everything right to ensure their renters experience is a great one.
Their attention to detail is second to none we have come across in our over 13 years of both cottage and long term (winter) renting.
Everything is as advertised and they are quick to respond to the smallest request.
Ruth Lake is quiet and perfect for us, the older kayakers.
We have already reserved our spot for the summer of 2025.
Thank you Al and Ariana for a fantastic experience.
Ken and Jeanine
Stayed: June 2024 Submitted: Aug 06, 2024
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$325 - $475 / night $375 / weekend $1649 - $3598 / week CANOPY COTTAGE Member since November 2021 Speaks: French, English Response Rate: 100% |
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