DRIFTWOOD ISLAND RETREAT
AREA
This summer retreat is spread out over Driftwood Island; a 20 acre private island in Brydons Bay on Lake Muskoka just south of Taboo Resort. While Taboo is not visible from the island, its restaurant and renowned golf course are only a short boat ride away. Access to the island is from a private shared landing only a few hundred yards away with dedicated parking for at least 5 cars, an incredibly rare, quick and convenient access for an island property. Muskoka (International) Airport is only a ten minute drive, as is the Town of Gravenhurst with dining, specialty shops, farmers market, live music and theatre etc. The island is also less than 20 minutes from Bracebridge and 40 minutes from Port Carling. While you may not want to leave Driftwood, it is a great location from which to explore the towns of Muskoka Lakes and boat the Big 3.
PROPERTY
DRIFTWOOD ISLAND RETREAT - It is hard to overstate this magical retreat with its natural beauty and privacy and its carefully considered development. The main cottage is surrounded by landscaped gardens with native flowers and shrubs, extensive decking, a propane bbq and a green egg smoker, ping pong table and a granite path that leads down a gentle slope to a large dock area with a screened cabana, a waterside sauna and a new cedar sided hot tub (2023) all of which enjoy afternoon sun and sunsets throughout the spring, summer and fall. The cottage is connected to the other buildings and look out points via a wide, natural walking path surrounded by large old trees and island dotted views. The path meanders along the one mile shoreline and through the middle of the island (much of it golf cart accessible) and with night lighting allowing quick transport to boathouses, beach and other buildings. In the centre of the island sits a regulation sized tennis court with basketball nets and a 600 square foot tennis pavilion atop a granite patio with outdoor seating. Turning right down the path from the tennis court a few hundred yards away sits the smaller one story boathouse behind a magnificent point with seating and sunset views. The 2 slip boathouse has an outdoor south facing lounge area. A short walk above the boathouse and point brings you to the 2 bedroom, west and south-west facing bunkie with green roof, outdoor shower, massive outdoor gathering area with sunsets, large outdoor fireplace and propane bbq. Turning left down the path from the tennis court is the movie or reading cabin. Adjacent is the 2 story boathouse, 2 slip boathouse with 3 outdoor balconies, outdoor seating areas and propane bbq. Past the boathouse a beautiful wood boardwalk circles another large private bay extending over stunning marshland and ending in a seating area with a natural sand beach. Beyond this lies a huge peninsula with raised granite point featuring elevated views south into the bay and west beyond it to the open lake and sunsets. Heading back to the large boathouse another turn takes you down the path through an older growth forest to the wilder upper half of the island which features higher elevations and seating areas. The path finally brings you back to the main cottage via a beautiful point of land and another large smooth rock bay extending out from the cottage which provides easy sheltered swimming. Excellent swimming is also available from many other points around the island with both shallow and deep water entry points and there are numerous all day sun spots and stunning sunset points to choose from.
INTERIOR
MAIN COTTAGE
A 5+ bedroom, 1914 traditional old Muskoka cottage expanded, with a compete renovation in 2012. This character filled cottage has a quintessential sunset facing porch!
MAIN LEVEL
KITCHEN/DINING
This elegant kitchen boasts high end appliances, marble countertops and a 9' sit up island with 5 bar stools. This room also hosts a large wood table that seats 10.
MUSKOKA ROOM
The Muskoka room hosts a large table that seats 10 and seating area around a large Rumford stone fireplace.
GREAT ROOM
This traditional Muskoka Great Room boasts a stone, wood burning fireplace, 2 sofas and a piano. A great spot for entertaining or cosy up by the fire with a good book.
GUEST BUNKIE
Built in mid-century style in 2015 with screened in living area and kitchenette with 2 small fridges, heated granite floors, new large bbq and dishwasher. Green roof and outdoor shower. Additional washer/dryer in shed.
BOATHOUSE 1
This 2 story newer boathouse boasts a huge eyebrow dormer on the second floor balcony. Offering on the main level are 2 boat slips, a large indoor living area with large retractable glass doors, kitchenette, gym equipment, outdoor seating areas and propane bbq. Second level is host to 2 large bedrooms with a shared bathroom, kitchenette and 3 outdoor balconies.
BOATHOUSE 2
Single storey, with vaulted ceiling and lined in Douglas fir, 2 interior boat slips, an outdoor south facing lounge area and a covered dining area with kitchenette.
MOVIE - READING CABIN
This original small log cabin built in 1913 now functions as a movie or reading cabin.
TENNIS PAVILION
Built in 2013 this airy modern space with 3 walls of glass, vaulted ceiling with dormers, a large flat screen tv and seating area as well as a bathroom for a post game shower.
BEDROOMS | BATHROOMS
MAIN COTTAGE
MAIN LEVEL
Bathroom 1 - 3-piece with stand alone shower
Bedroom 1 - Queen with desk and crib
UPPER LEVEL
Bedroom 2 - King (Primary) with ensuite, walkout to balcony
Bathroom 2 - 3-piece primary ensuite with stand alone shower
Bedroom 3 - Queen
Bedroom 4 - Queen
Bedroom 5 - 2 singles
Bathroom 3 - Divided in two sections - vanity and shower stall and across hall water closet and sink
Extra Sleeping Cubby - 2 bunks (4 twin) only suitable for small kids or 1 or 2 adult max
BOATHOUSE
Bathroom 4 - 3-piece bath with stand-alone shower
Bedroom 6 - King and Double (Sunrise)
Bedroom 7 - King and Double (Sunset)
GUEST BUNKIE
Bathroom 5 - 3-piece with outdoor shower
Bedroom 8 - King
Bedroom 9 - 2 Twin
TENNIS CABANA
Bathroom 6 - 3-piece with stand alone shower
NOTABLE COTTAGE FEATURES
One Mile of Shoreline
Sunsets
Sunrises
All day sun
360 Exposure
Privacy
Outdoor Shower
Swing
2 Golf carts
Movie Cabin
Multiple Living Areas
Multiple outdoor seating areas
Ping Pong Table
Tennis Cabana
Beach
Gym area in lower boathouse with weights and gym equipment
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Sauna
Hot Tub
Outdoor Fireplace
Exclusive natural sand Beach and boardwalk
Tennis Court with two basketball nets
1 Mile plus running path
Sea Kayak
2 paddleboards
Hobi Cat
INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
This cottage is equipped with air conditioning and a generator
The boathouse is equipped with ac (heat pump units in each bedroom)
The boathouse is not equipped with a generator
The bunkie is equipped with wifi
The bunkie is not equipped with ac or generator
The tennis pavilion is equipped with wifi, air conditioning and generator
The Movie cabin is equipped with wifi
The Movie cabin is not equipped with air conditioning or generator
All properties are outfitted with Jayne's 5-Star Quality White Linens, BBQ, Unlimited Internet/WIFI, Smart Tv(s), Laundry Facilities, Dishwasher, Drip Coffee Maker, Vacuum and Cleaning Supplies.
The linens and turnover fee is $2880 per rental
This cottage includes 20 hours of midweek housekeeping during peak season rentals
PARKING
5 cars (at the landing)
COTTAGE RULES
Maximum 22 guests
Non-smoking cottage
Pets are not permitted
Check-in time 4:00 pm
Check-out time 10:00 am
