4 acres hosted by Erik S.
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27 Ratings · 20 reviews
Craig T.recommends
October 5, 2023
Sauna retreat in Muskoka forest!
Private & Relaxing
We had a fantastic time at Erik's and wish we had more time to stay. Read the directions carefully when entering the lot as the road in does not look travelled often and you may find yourself at someone else's cottage. The lot was huge, very private from vehicle and foot traffics, lots of space for our dog to roam around. We booked both sites to have full privacy. The dock was excellent for morning coffee and the lake was beautiful. Perfect water to swim in. The wood burning sauna was a very nice addition to our stay, we really enjoyed that. We will definitely return in the future!
Ian M.recommends
October 3, 2023
Sauna retreat in Muskoka forest!
Perfect fall weather camping
Nice spot, pretty private for 2 campsites. Dock needs a ladder for swimming. Sauna was excellent... answered all the questions regarding how well a wood sauna works.
Was nice to be able to take the SUP's across the lake to Mactier where there is a public beach etc.
Kristine K.recommends
September 27, 2023
Sauna retreat in Muskoka forest!
Amazing spot!
We rented both sites for privacy. The location is very private and an amazing property. No neighbors in sight. The outhouse was maintained and clean. The sauna is an awesome amenity and both sites are equipped with fire pit boxes and picnic table.
If you are renting individual sites keep in mind the dock and sauna are shared and the property has room to park a trailer or RV but there is basically one big driveway shared by both sites. It was tight for turning around with a pop-up trailer but doable. Both sites are beautiful waterside sites suitable for tents.
There is no beach entry. Entry is deep swimming off dock and rocks. It is easy for agile adults to get in and out on the granite rock faces, however if mobility is an issue or you have small children and are set on a beach you may find the terrain difficult and there is no sand or beach.
Erik has a nearby Island property and uses the dock as his landing. He popped through on his way and introduced himself and checked up to make sure everything was going well.
If not familiar with the area it is an extremely convenient location if you need supplies. The town is about 5-10 mins drive from the property. There is a grocery store and LCBO. The nearest gas station is also not far off Lake Joseph Rd on your way in from the 400.
We will definitely be back. Thanks Erik!
Natasha W.recommends
September 27, 2023
Sauna retreat in Muskoka forest!
We loved our stay on Erik's land! We booked both sites to enjoy the privacy with our teen kids and dogs. We brought our own boats and launched off from the public boat launch. I think next time we would just rent Erik's canoe and boat for the convenience. The sauna is a nice touch! We pulled in with our 28 foot motorhome towing our utility trailer with generator and a boat. Our load was a little long especially since our boys towed our small boat with their truck. However with the help of our boys we had to do some maneuvering with getting into the right spot to park and getting vehicles situated. It didn't help that we arrived at 11pm and couldn't get a good view of the site. I would organize everything differently next time. Erik provides a wagon to trailer supplies from your vehicle that can be parked in a parking area if you're setting up tents. Our kids slept in tents on site 2 near the fire pit and we parked our motorhome in the open space next to the sauna with the door facing the water and we still had room to turn around. The outhouse was very clean. The fish weren't plentiful in the lake. Didn't have much luck with catching anything but didn't stop us for trying. We enjoyed paddling on our boards and swimming. Surprisingly the lake wasn't too cold for being the 3rd week into September. We found that the lake was very quiet. Noise does travel easily. Hopefully we weren't too loud for the area with our gang! Needless to say would love to return again next year!
Flint G.recommends
September 11, 2023
Sauna retreat in Muskoka forest!
Peaceful
Stayed in a tent on Erik's land and it was wonderful. Dark sky for stargazing, gentle lake for a paddle, and undisturbed enough environment to see some wildlife. The sites are thoughtfully prepared with a large firepit, grate for cooking, a picnic table, and a vessel for dispensing water. And you can't beat the additional option to use the sauna then cold plunge into the lake!
Gillian Y.recommends
September 7, 2023
Sauna retreat in Muskoka forest!
The site was gorgeous. We had two couples so took the entire place so it was very private. The lake is great for swimming if you are okay and able to climb out on the rocks. Sunsets are amazing.
Hosted by Erik S.
Joined in May 2021Response time: Within 24 hours
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