How Much Is a Muskoka Cottage Really Worth? A Buyer’s Guide to Waterfront Value

  Understanding What Really Determines the Value of a Muskoka Cottage One of the most common questions we hear from buyers is: “How do I know what a Muskoka cottage is really worth?” It is an important question—and one that cannot be answered simply by looking at square footage, bedroom count or the

Buying a Cottage in Muskoka: The Complete Waterfront Due Diligence Guide

  Buying a cottage in Muskoka can be one of the most exciting purchases you ever make. It can also be one of the most complex. Waterfront properties often involve considerations that simply do not exist with a typical urban home. Septic systems, wells or lake-water systems, shore road allowances, pr

Moving to Muskoka: What You Need to Know Before You Make the Move

  For Mark & I, moving to Muskoka was never really about leaving somewhere. It was about finally coming home. Muskoka had already been part of both of our lives for decades before we made the decision to live here full-time in 2012. My own cottaging memories began at Belwood Lake and later on an isl

How to Choose the Right Lake in Muskoka for Your Lifestyle

  How to Choose the Right Lake in Muskoka for Your Lifestyle When buyers begin searching for a cottage in Muskoka, one of the first questions they often ask is: “Which lake should we buy on?” The better question may be: “Which lake best fits the way we want to live in Muskoka?” Muskoka is home to an