Riverdale Retreat Lake Joseph Cottage Rental
Port Carling, ON, Canada
- All categories
- aerial view
- bar
- bathrooms
- bedrooms
- boathouse
- deck
- dining
- dock
- fire pit
- front entrance
- kitchen
- lake views
- living
- nature
- parking
- porch
- waterfront view
Riverdale Retreat
Lake Joseph Cottage Rental Overview
Overview
Welcome to Riverdale Retreat! This classic Muskoka lake house is absolutely perfect for your family vacation! Located on a sheltered bay on prestigious Lake Joseph, this cottage boasts clear waters, sandy shores, sunset exposure and lots of gently sloped land for kids to play and explore. Situated on a quiet road with excellent privacy and lovely trails for quiet walks through the woods and along the tree lined country lane way. The road is open all year and is a short drive in from Peninsula Road. In the heart of Ontario’s cottage playground, the cottage is close to the Lake Jo Club, Port Sandfield and the JW Marriott, Riverdale Retreat offers the best of Muskoka cottage lifestyle: calm waters, sunsets, golf, fine dining, yoga and family time.
The Space
Designed with families in mind, there’s a children’s swim dock and family style guest rooms with adjacent bathrooms. The boathouse has a fabulous upper deck for waterside gatherings and there is a Muskoka room with BBQ deck if you wish to be closer to the main cottage. For cooler evenings or rainy days, the TV’s have satellite service. On the main floor you will find a principal bedroom oasis with it’s own private ensuite bath featuring a soaker tub and a walk in shower. Downstairs there are two family style guest bedrooms each with it’s own bath.
The bay is away from the main channel of south Lake Joe. It’s a safe place for kids to learn boating and water skills or for people who prefer to swim or wade in calm waters. There’s plenty of shallow water with sandy bottom. Deeper water off the dock is perfect for boating. The large dock provides full sun and is a great place for waterside living and perfect Muskoka sunset evenings. Inside the cottage you will find wide plank wood floors, tasteful wood trim and traditional furnishings with an entertainers dream kitchen. Both reflecting Muskoka history and current life at the same time, Riverdale Retreat is the kind of cottage where family memories are made from generation to generation. A perfect year round cottage, it serves as a getaway throughout the year.
Included With The Cottage Rental
- Lily Pad
- 1 kayak
- 1 canoe
- 1 paddleboat
- 1 boatslip
- WIFI
- Fire pit
Guest Access
Someone will meet you to check in you. The entire place is yours for the duration of your stay.
Neighborhood
This spectacular cottage is located on prestigious Lake Joseph just minutes to Lake Joseph Golf and Country Club and a short drive to the quaint town of Port Sandfield and Port Carling with their shops and restaurants. With lovely views of a quiet Lake Joseph bay and all-day sun, this family compound is the perfect spot for your summer vacation! Lots of room for kids to run and play and swim with a shallow sandy beach at the shore and big open lawns. Cruise the big three lakes by boat, and explore the bays and inlets by kayak or paddle board. Enjoy walks, running, and cycling on the hilly cottage roads. Wind down at the end of the day with a campfire by the lake and build summer memories to last a lifetime!
Interaction
We are an email away if you need us!
Check in and out
Check in:16:00
Check out:10:00
Sleeps
10
Bathrooms
3.5
Boating
Swimming
Property
Cottage
Bedrooms
3
BBQ
Gas
Parking
Concierge
Speak with our cottage Concierge about additional fee for service add ons Catering, private chef services (proof of vaccination required), daily maid service, water taxis, yoga on the dock, boat rentals, trampoline and water lily rentals, grocery, wine and beer stocking and we can even arrange to have cocktails waiting upon your arrival. Whatever you need just ask! We want to make your time at the cottage as relaxing and fun filled as possible.
Riverdale Retreat
Lake Joseph Cottage Rental Beds by Room
Bed and Bath Configuration
Main Floor
- Master Bedroom – King Bed with 5 pc ensuite – Sleeps 2 adults
Lower Level
- Guest bedroom 1 – 1 Queen, 2 doubles sleeps 2 adults and 4 children
- Guest bedroom 2 – 2 Queens sleeps 2 adults and 2 children
Master Bedroom
King Size
Guest Bedroom 2
Queen Size
Queen Size
Guest Bedroom 1
Queen Size
Double Bed
Double Bed
Riverdale Retreat
Lake Joseph Cottage Rental Amenities
Free Parking on Premises
Internet
Hair Dryer
Shampoo
Fire Extinguisher
Bathtub
Dishwasher
BBQ Grill
Free Parking on Street
Laptop Friendly Workspace
Cable TV
Hangers
Private Entrance
Bed Linens
Dishes & Silverware
Patio or Balcony
Air Conditioning
Kitchen
Essentials
Smoke Detector
Family / Kid Friendly
Microwave
Cookware
Beachware
Wireless Internet
Dryer
First Aid Kit
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Babysitter Recomendations
Coffee Maker
Oven
Riverdale Retreat Lake Joseph Cottage Rental Rates
Disclaimer: Pricing can fluctuate up and down according to the season
Please review our 2024 Code of Conduct & House Rules:
All potential guests must complete a rental application where you will be asked to provide a full guest list, ages of all guests, the name, address & employer of the primary applicant as well as your home insurance policy details as your third party liability travels with you when you rent. The primary guest must be 30 years of age or older to book. No reservation is confirmed until approved by MDR. The application will form the basis of your short-term lease agreement with MDR and you understand and agree that you will abide by the terms therein.
Rates are subject to change until your reservation is confirmed. Linen, beach & bath towels included.
If Pets are permitted at this rental, this will be limited to 2 small or one large dog, no other types of animals and will be solely based on the discretion of the owner and you will be asked to sign a pet waiver and possibly to pay an additional pet cleaning fee. Wet pets are not permitted inside. Pets are not permitted on the furniture at any time.
No smoking, electronic or otherwise, inside the cottage. If you do smoke outside, you must NOT flick ash or butts on the ground as these represent a fire hazard.
Open fires in the fire pit only please & check burn restrictions for the area before you arrive.
Fireworks are NOT permitted.
Please leave the property as you found it, tidy and with all garbage disposed of per the welcome letter.
Note there may be a garbage removal fee of as much as $500 per week. Professional cleaners will prepare the cottage for your arrival using Covid19 cleaning protocols. If you paid a cleaning fee, a check out cleaning will be scheduled, otherwise you can request a check out clean for a fee. You are expected to leave the cottage as you found it, tidy and in good repair.
WIFI is available at all of our cottages (unless specifically noted).
INDEMNIFICATION: You indemnify the owners of the rental property, their heirs and also their agent Muskoka District Rentals for any and all damage or injury that may occur either prior to, during or after your stay. Further, you acknowledge that Snowmobiling, Boating and all water sports are inherently dangerous.Please make sure you wear proper lifejackets at all times on the water and note these may not be provided for you at the rental property.
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LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: I/we represent, warrant, acknowledge and agree that I/we will use the cottage and its facilities in accordance with the booking agreement and the household rules and I/we do so at our own risk and that I/we indemnify and save Muskoka District Rentals, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, all employees of aforementioned companies, the property owner and their heirs harmless from any personal injury, sickness or death, loss or damage, however caused to person or property of the Renter, his/her family, or guests before, during or after the time of occupancy. Further, I/we accept full responsibility for the risk to personal health of renting property owned and occupied by unrelated persons during the Covid19 Pandemic.
To ensure the quiet enjoyment of the lake by our neighbours, music or loud noise of any kind is not permitted after 10pm or before 8am.
Resort Fee: For a one-time fee of $99.00, the Accidental Damage Limited Waiver of Liability will waive a claim against the Guest for the cost to repair or replace any accidental damage taking place at the property during the rental period for up to a total of $3,000.00 in damages. The Accidental Damage Limited Waiver of Liability only applies to accidental damage as determined by Muskoka District Rentals. A damage deposit will still be required for casual damages, internet overage charges, extra cleaning charges, garbage disposal, pet cleanup, etc. The Accidental Damage Limited Waiver is not Insurance.
We hope you have a wonderful time at the lake!
Best regards,
The MDR Team