5 Stunning Canadian Cottages for Sale in May 2025

By Josh Sherman | 3 minute read

Photo credit: Wylie Ford for Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

Summer is here — well, technically.

While many parts of Canada are experiencing the coldest May in years, the mercury has to rise eventually, right? With thoughts of warmer days ahead, check out five stunning Canadian cottages for sale below.

1. 1281 Brackenrig Rd., #Unit 1, Muskoka Lakes, Ont.

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List price: $3,750,000

Located on the shores of Lake Rosseau, this four-bedroom, four-season cottage combines mid-century style and modern finishes, with some traditional Muskoka charm thrown in for good measure. The main lakeside suite, for example, has a rustic stone-accent wall, carrying on a theme from the main-level living space, which also boasts a (tastefully) retro sunken living-and-dining area. Beyond large sliding glass doors, you’ll find a gigantic sun deck overlooking the sloping lot’s 240 feet of private sandy shoreline. The deck is so large that there’s even room for a full double-slip boathouse underneath. “You don’t find many cottages that were built overtop of the boathouse,” Shawn Woof, sales representative and senior vice president at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. “You can go right from your living room and kitchen and down to your boat — and off you go.”

2. 29 Beachgrove Island, Gravenhurst, Ont.

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List price: $2,395,000

They say life is better at the lake. If true, then it’s hard to compete with a two-acre private island property. One of just several cottages on historic Beachgrove Island, this three-bedroom cottage is nestled among a canopy of soaring pines overlooking Lake Muskoka. Featuring a timeless Muskoka room — that’s Cottage Country-speak for sunroom — and lots of large windows, the stunning vacation home keeps residents in touch with nature indoors and out. Speaking of nature, the property is laid out for fully embracing the Great Canadian Outdoors. A glass-railing deck allows for sweeping vistas of the lake, and there’s also a dock and firepit.

3. 9 Pauls Bay Rd., McDougall, Ont.

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List price: $1,495,000

Here’s a totally turnkey two-plus-acre recreational property for those who prefer a quieter pace of life. “It’s not as busy as some areas in Muskoka are,” says Woof of the property’s more tranquil setting on Harris Lake. The home on the property is a bungalow, but it’s anything but cramped. The lake-facing great room has soaring vaulted ceilings and lots of seating for friends and family. There are three bedrooms, including a primary suite with clawfoot tub.

4. 1370 Ranger Bay Rd., Loring, Ont.

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List price: $575,000

A secondary property is certainly a luxury, but it doesn’t take a million bucks to own one. On Lake Kawigamog, in Parry Sound, not one but two separate cottages are available for around the average price of a Toronto condo. The main cottage is a cozy two-bedroom retreat, complete with a wood-burning fireplace for all seasons. The single-bed secondary cottage includes a kitchenette for guests. “While insulated and heated for comfort, winter access is exclusively by snowmobile, making every visit a true northern adventure,” the listing notes.

5. 97D Joseph St., #Unit 207, Muskoka Lakes, Ont.

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List price: $1,775,000

Cottages can require a lot of upkeep. Looking for lakeside living without the hassles of seasonal maintenance? This riverside unit within a bespoke townhouse development provides the best of cottage living with the convenience of a condo. Built by Hirsh Log Homes, which is known for its upscale log, timber, and stone homes, the approximately 1,500-square-foot townhome unit features four bedrooms and a host of modern creature comforts, including in-floor radiant heating, a propane fireplace, and a well-appointed kitchen with stainless-steel appliances. “I describe it as a boathouse town, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen one,” says listing agent Shawn Woof. “It’s the only project that I’m aware of in Muskoka.” Positioned right on the banks of the Indian River, the unit doesn’t just have parking for two cars — there’s also a boat slip included with the property. How many condos can you say that about? “It’s very rare.” The property also boasts the level of walkability you’d expect from most condos but not necessarily cottages. “You can pretty much walk anywhere and be in town and be on the water,” Woof adds. “You’ve got all the amenities right there.”