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Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto

Ramara accommodation with kitchen

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Sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Orillia, ON
  • Place, Mara Provincial Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Rama
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Valley
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ramara

In Ramara .Your stay at this Ramara cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Mara Provincial Park and Lake Simcoe. Lake Couchiching and Tudhope Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Mara Provincial Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casino Rama - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Orillia Opera House - 12 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Lakehead University - Orillia Campus - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Horseshoe Valley - 31 min drive - 21.9 miles

Getting around

  • Washago Station - 21 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto

Sandy Beach Cottage in Ramara, 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto. Just a 2 min walk to the clear sandy beach on Lake Simcoe where you can swim and gaze at the gorgeous sunset. Next to Mara Provincial Park to explore a larger beach with more action. Retro inspired look with a huge treed backyard completes the real cottage experience. Rustic exterior with BBQ and patio set on the deck and a campfire at the back. Cozy small cottage with Wifi, AC for added comfort. Just 12 mins to the closest supermarket in Orillia and access to many public beaches on Lake Simcoe. Sleeps upto 6.

Note: it's not direct waterfront, it's a 2 min walk to a public sandy beach. This section of Lake Simcoe has hard sandy bottom and almost no weeds for a long distance, making it easy to swim and have the kids play in the sand or in the shallow entry water.
Affordable cottage experience without the long drive from Toronto.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Bring all garbage, recycling out when checking out. Put waste bins to the lane 2 feet apart before 7am on Tuesday and when you check out.
Any Bylaw infraction or house rules infraction caused by renter will be paid by renter.
Renter to bring their own towels, turn off all heaters/AC and close all windows, return all furniture.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 2024.004

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto to the airport?

This cottage is 30.8 mi (46-min drive) away from the Muskoka, ON (YQA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Casino Rama (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto to downtown Ramara?

This cottage is 7.7 mi away from Ramara.

Sandy Beach Cottage steps to Lake Simcoe - 1 hr 20 mins from Toronto Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

catherine M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We arrived, exterior covered in spider webs, lots of spiders. Entrance door very hard to open, screen door does not close. Bed were partially made, sheets hanging on floors, in disarray, shower door was broken, temporarily replaced with a plastic curtain, lots of molding at exterior base of shower, not one bed was useable, mattresses very uncomfortable, one mattress was a simple old foam, main bed frame did not even rest on floor, suspended by plastic totes underneath bed, fridge was dirty, yellow milky substance at bottom drawer. Heat/Air conditioning pump did not work properly, it started then kept shutting down. We left cottage to reassess then returned, interior temperature of cottage was warmer than when we left despite having cooling system on. Couch extremely dated very uncomfortable. We reached out to host, zero response. Communication with both VRBO and host impossible on app both on Android phone and computer. We could not get comfortable at all, we did not stay. We contacted both VRBO and host, no response. VRBO did call us and attempted to contact host, no answer. Instructed us to follow-up with host directly, no response. We had to move to another accomodation on short notice, cost us a small fortune to continue with holiday. Never again. This listing should be removed from VRBO site.
Exterior front deck rotted
Screen door does not close, many live and dead insects caught between screen door and main door
Fridge dirty, yellow slime
Shower base moldy, to the right although not shown hangs a plastic curtain installed to replace broken shower door
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a quaint lovely cottage. Very clean. The communication with the owner was very fluid. The neighbours where we stayed and those we encountered on our walk, were very friendly. The only downside was that we thought it did face the lake... All in all we had a great stay !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was very cute. Quite clean and very well equipped with the basics for cooking and kitchen ware etc. Loved the choice of cleaning products etc. The cooking and heating system was very efficient. Lovely spot!My family and I enjoyed our stay. We had fun and made great summer memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unplug and Decompress

We were looking for a location to just relax, enjoy and we found it here. The cosy cottage was perfect for us, we had a wonderful fire, toasted marshmallows and relaxed. . Anything we needed was close by . The cottage was very clean very well laid put. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.WAllWmarshmallow
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024