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    Review of 'Serenity' in Muskoka

    Master Bedroom Wing c/w ensuite bathroom at dusk from a canoe.
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    Master Bedroom Wing c/w ensuite bathroom at dusk from a canoe.
    The winding driveway down to the lake culminates in an entry courtyard. Entry Foyer and Stair to Recreation Room and Loft Bedroom c/w ensuite and walk-in rain fall shower.
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    7 reviews
    Master Bedroom Wing c/w ensuite bathroom at dusk from a canoe.
    The winding driveway down to the lake culminates in an entry courtyard.
    Entry Foyer and Stair to Recreation Room and Loft Bedroom c/w ensuite and walk-in rain fall shower.
    Living Area looking out to lake terrace. Terrace c/w large BBQ, exterior fireplace & lounge seat.
    Chef's kitchen completely outfitted with large and small appliances including beverage fridge.
    Great Room c/w wood burning granite fireplace, dining room and fully accesorized chef's kitchen.
    Muskoka Room looking into the Dining Room, all with a picturesque view of Otter Lake.
    Powder Room in central core building adjacent to the laundry room c/w washer, dryer and laundry tub.
    Winter scene of hall link to West Wing. Expansive views of nature from every room in the cottage.
    One of the west wing bedrooms with Queen size bed, bunk beds, and views up the lake.
    Four piece West Wing bathroom.
    Second floor Recreation Room overlooks the Great Room c/w views up Otter Lake and down Serenity Bay.
    Looking down into the Great Room from the Recreation Room. 25 ft. high windows and panaramic views.
    The second floor Guest Bedroom & ensuite overlooks the expansive Great Room with views up the lake.
    Second floor ensuite with a view into the forest.
    The second floor ensuite features a walk-in shower with massage jets and rain shower head.
    Second floor bedroom view of the Great Room. The heavy timber roof deck & beam structure is exposed.
    Master Ensuite Bathroom with views to the very private and tranquil Serenity Bay.
    Master Bedroom - views across the bay & down to the wetlands. Watch heron fly past or otter swim by.
    A view of 'Serenity' at dawn from a canoe. The lake is like glass! So peacefull, so serene.
    View up Otter Lake from the Lakeside Terrace. Our dock can be seen at the end of the point.
    View up Otter Lake from the point.
    The Canadian Shield's black granite at the end of our point provides for a perfect bench.
    Looking back at the cottage from the dock.
    The frozen, snow covered lake. Can snow be any whiter? Can sky be any more blue? This is 'Serenity'.
    Serenity's 12 acres of lake and woods is great for exploring on X-Country skiis or snowshoes.
    Ahhh! Snow angels on a frozen, snow covered 'Serenity' bay. What a winter wonderland!
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    4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Sleeps 12
    Huntsville, Muskoka District, Ontario
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    Getaway20...
    Burlington, Canada
    1 review
    “Breathtaking is an understatement”
    Reviewed 15 May 2015 for a stay in May 2015

    If you're looking to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle, well then 'Serenity' is the perfect location for you. The name speaks for itself. It's the feeling of home that helps with relaxation and during your stay, the owners treat you just as if you were a close family member. With Otter Lake being motorless, the only sounds you hear are that from the wild life. The modern architecture is breathtaking from each room having its own character and telling its own story. Surround sound throughout the common areas and lake views from almost every room in the cottage.....I could go on forever. We will definitely be back!!

    Travelling group: Friends
    Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
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    Management Response
    16 May 2015
    Thank you so much for your review. We really do try to make 'Serenity' everything one would hope for. It's a wonderful feeling when guests appreciate what you have provided them. You were amazing guests. It was as if you had never stayed. The place was immaculate! You treated our home as if it were your own which is very much appreciated. The place was just as we had delivered it, clean and tidy. We would highly recommend Anna and Jeff to any host and would love to have you stay with us again, anytime.

    Thank you, Anna and Jeff. Please do come and stay at 'Serenity' again.

    Sincerely,

    Colin and Maria
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC
    EddieandN...
    Markham, Canada
    Level 3 Contributor
    10 reviews
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    “Absolutely gorgeous place to spend your holiday retreat in a most peaceful manner”
    Reviewed 26 April 2015 for a stay in April 2015
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    people found this review helpful

    We had a group of 5 of family / extended family members booked for a short holiday retreat for 3 days in this very nice cottage "Serenity". The place is indeed so serene, and is insanely stunning place just by the first look of the outer appearance. The architecture is superb, it's comtemporary, or the owner put it correctly, rustic modern. The place offers the privacy needed for a holiday retreat. The cottage is nicely designed, with full amenity, good supply of utensils, clean and thoughtfully considered interior in every aspects. The environment is so beautiful and relaxed, you really lose time just by pondering in it. It's like a lost horizon. Last but not least, the owner, Colin, was very hospitable and kind in showing us around upon our arrival and made us feel "at home". This is a most valuable experience and a most pleasantly memorable holiday.

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    Liked best: The ambience
    Liked least: The bedroom on the upper floor is too open to the main floor.
    Travelling group: Extended Family
    Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
    Recommended for:
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    Management Response
    16 May 2015
    Thank you so much for your terrific review. We get great satisfaction out of sharing with others what we believe is an amazing place. It's so quiet and peaceful and we've attempted to provide all the elements of a luxury villa. Eddie and Natalia treated our home with such respect. It was kept neat and tidy, just as they had found it. We do hope they will make a return visit. They are welcome anytime.

    Colin and Maria
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    Allyska
    1 review
    “Beautiful place , beautiful location and amazing owners.”
    Reviewed 16 February 2015 for a stay in February 2015

    We were looking for a place to spend the Family day long weekend and looked at a lot of places but decided to go with 'Serenity ' and were really glad that we did ! This place is even more stunning in real life and the view is incredible . I can only imagine how beautiful it looks in the spring or summer. Also we were very impressed with how clean and organized everything was , we had no trouble finding anything . Colin was very helpful and welcoming , he provided lots and lots of useful information. Thank you a ton !!! Our weekend was awesome thanks to you !

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    Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
    Was this review helpful? Yes
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    Management Response
    17 Feb 2015
    Alla and her extended family were amazing guests. It was as if they had never stayed. The place was immaculate! They stripped the beds and left all the bedding and towels neatly placed on the bed and near the showers as you would expect.

    Rarely do we have guests who respect our home the way they did and to leave the place just as we had delivered it, clean and tidy. We would highly recommend Alla and her family to any host and would love to have them stay with us again, anytime.

    Thank you, Alla. Please do come and stay at 'Serenity' again. We would love to accommodate you and your delightful family in the near future.

    Sincerely,

    Colin
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    NL187
    Toronto, Canada
    1 review
    “Just wonderful!!”
    Reviewed 3 September 2014 for a stay in August 2014

    The Serenity is just a perfect place! We had a great time there. Wonderful design of the space, attention to every detail and amazing nature surrounds it. We loved everything and would definitely recommend it. And we would like to thank owners of the cottage for giving us a very warm welcome and providing everything we need for making it comfortable. Colin and Maria are very nice people. (We wish you all the best and would like to come back again some time. Thank you!)

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    Travelling group: Extended Family
    Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
    Recommended for:
    Friends getaway Families with young children
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    Management Response
    9 Sep 2014
    At 'Serenity', we do make the utmost attempt to make our guest's stay an enjoyable and memorable one and do hope they consider a return visit. We would highly recommend this guest to other hosts as they were very considerate of our home and left it just as they had found it, clean and tidy.
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