This huge dock is a dreamy spot for lounging and socializing all day long. Author: Robin Stubbert
There are 66 steps from the dock up to the cottage, so the owners of this lakeside property built a boathouse to better enjoy their prime piece of real estate.
Ontario’s beautifully rugged Muskoka region is known as much for its gracious lakeside boathouses as it is for its sprawling cottages. And with steep rocky shorelines, there’s often quite a trek from the dock to the living quarters. This family retreat on Lake Joseph is no different – while its high perch makes for glorious lake views, it also means “there are 66 steps from the water up to the cottage,” says one of the homeowners.Photo Gallery
House tour: Nautical boathouse
The living room
The white beadboard-clad walls and peaked ceiling create an airy effect in the living room. A pair of striped sofas (one is a pullout) imbues the space with a nautical feel, as does the stunning view of the lake. A glass-lined balcony with a lockable gate serves as a diving platform for daring swimmers.
House tour: Nautical boathouse
Fresh and bright interior
The homeowners wanted a fresh and bright interior, so they chose white-painted beadboard for the walls and ceiling. Warmth comes from 100-year-old reclaimed hemlock flooring.
House tour: Nautical boathouse
Compact bedroom
A compact bunk room comfortably sleeps four adults on twin-sized beds. Clean white walls, aged hemlock floors and blue and white bedding reinforce the casual coastal scheme.
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