Take a Load Off Cottage
901 Bay Lake Road P0A 1J0 Emsdale, ON, Canada

A new cedar dock! With COVID-19 we were worried this season would be dockless due to ice damage this spring. Big thanks to Compass Docks of Muskoka for the beautiful craftsmanship that will last the rest of our lives!

Bring your skates and take a spin on the trail at nearby Arrowhead Park! https://www.narcity.com//arrowhead-skating-trail-in-ontari

Check this out! Direct flights from Toronto Island to Gravenhurst, great way to meet family up north and leave the second car at home

Lots of amazing things to do here in Muskoka this summer!!

Wishing you all a Happy Canada Day long weekend!

And now the glorious colours at sunset

We are so blessed to wake up to this view and looking forward to sharing it with our guests again this summer Check our Canadastays page for availability and book your summer vacation today! https://www.canadastays.com/p298236

Ain’t this the truth!! Come on SUMMER

Reminder to renters: there is a total fire ban in this area

And that’s a wrap on another beautiful day (seen from the master bedroom). Looking forward to another gorgeous day tomorrow!

Now THIS sounds like a TON of fun!

We sure enjoyed the summer solstice, this is the best time of year!

This gorgeous sunset ushered in the summer solstice of 2018. Who could ask for a more serene spot for the evening?

Summer’s here and the water is warming up! Hope we catch some fish tonight

COME ON, SUMMER!!!

It is finally starting to feel like spring! Start planning your summer holiday at Take a Load Off Cottage today https://www.canadastays.com/p298236

The snow is melting and we are dreaming of warm summer evenings on the dock. Summer will be here before we know it so book your Muskoka vacation today! https://www.canadastays.com/p298236

So gorgeous!! Come on up and enjoy the fall colours, they really are perfect!

Now this is something very cool to watch - baby deer being born!

We have a guest book at the cottage for folks to leave us a note and we've had some great reviews this summer! "Thank you for the welcome kit! We had a great time. Clean and spacious house. Gorgeous view! Kayaking was wonderful --the best experience. Add campfire to this, and it was a blast! Many thanks!" - Bertrand, Gloria and family "We had a great time fishing, canoeing, playing Yahtzee and watching movies. Couches and beds were very comfy, weather was pretty good for the ...whole week! Thanks" - Brian, Lori and family "We had a great time. The kids enjoyed all the activities the area has to offer. The s'mores over the campfire were especially delicious! Cheers" - Peter, Randi and family "We really enjoyed our stay at "Take a Load Off Cottage"! The kids had a great time swimming, fishing and paddling... and we did too!! The welcome kit of a s'mores kit and wine was a very nice surprise upon our arrival so thanks for that too! Everything was great - comfy beds, lovely view - just wish we could've stayed longer!!! Cheers" - Kate, Dan and family Thank you for the kind words and for taking such good care of our cottage during your stays. We hope to see you all again soon!

This is a stunning local attraction nearby. It is a great day trip to take in a wondrous work of art, spanning acres upon acres. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the visit!

Thanks for all the new likes! We're looking forward to a sunny weekend at the cottage and attending the Huntsville Festival of the Arts!

This is a truly exciting summer festival happening just down the road in nearby Huntsville over the coming weeks. Check out the amazing lineup, so many fantastic artists coming to our community!

Only the last two weeks of August are left! Book your summer holiday today at https://www.canadastays.com/take-a-load-off-put-your-feet-u

Spring has sprung! We still have snow and ice on Bay Lake but the summer is booking up quickly. A limited number of weeks are available in June, July and August. PM us to check availability and book your Muskoka summer holiday today!

Check out the antique snow machines in nearby Kearney the first weekend in February!

Events like this - tubing down the main drag in Bracebridge - make Muskoka an amazing tourist destination!

Hooray! The ice skating trail in nearby Arrowhead Park has opened!! https://www.facebook.com//a.31676051505/1300643390002086/

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from Take a Load Off Cottage! Thank you to all our guests, we appreciate your patronage and hope to see you again next summer!

Sunsets here just keep getting better and better!

Here's something awesome to do when you're taking a load off - explore the area! Midlothian Castle is an amazing work of art, created by local artist Peter Camani http://explorersedge.ca/the-screaming-heads-north-of-musko/

Only a couple weeks are available for August - book your relaxing retreat today!

We've been busy getting ready for summer with new windows overlooking the lake and freshening up the bedrooms with comfy linens

Well it seems summer has finally arrived in Muskoka so enjoy the PA Day/Long weekend and let the good times roll!

Here are some additional pics of our little piece of heaven

This is our favourite indoor place to hang out at the cottage and relax. The sunroom doubles as sleeping quarters for an extra couple if needed!

Be sure to check out the gorgeous Arrowhead Provincial Park nearby for fun hiking, swimming and biking activities! https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/arrowhead

Wouldn't you like to take a load off and settle in here for summer sunsets?

It's almost the May long weekend and we're going to be getting ready for a great cottage season!

Welcome to our new Facebook page! We're thrilled to offer our cottage in beautiful Muskoka Ontario for weekly rentals starting in July 2016. Be sure to LIKE us to receive all our updates!