Welcome to The Good Fox Lakehouse on picturesque Fox Lake in Huntsville. Located 2.5 hours from Toronto and just 20 minutes to downtown Huntsville, this idyllic piece of Muskoka is welcoming, well designed, and high on style. You will love the 200ft of shoreline offering sunny southwest views of this peaceful lake, large dock, hot tub, and ample privacy. Filled with so much natural light, this spot is bright, spacious, and ready to enjoy.
The space
** Please feel free to send us a message to inquire about availability or any questions you have. We are happy to help. **
The Good Fox offers the perfect setting for your family to enjoy, explore, and create lasting Muskoka memories!
The Lakehouse and Cabin share a total of five bedrooms, a loft with two twin daybeds (plus some of the most choice views in the place), and four full bathrooms. One of the bedrooms includes a crib for sound sleeping of our youngest and most discerning/high maintenance guests.
**The Good Fox can accommodate a maximum of 10 people plus a crib for a baby. **
During the Fall, Winter, and Spring months shorter stays are accommodated and with check in on whatever day works best for you. During July and August, one week minimum stays required.
* EQUIPMENT INCLUDED *
-Hot tub
- Use of seven kayaks (six adult size and one youth size), two stand up paddle boards, LilyPad, and many floaties
- Life jackets in adult and child sizes
- High speed Starlink Internet and cell phone booster
- A well equipped kitchen for cooking and baking (induction stove, dishwasher, VitaMix blender, MoccaMaster coffee maker, coffee grinder, Crock-Pot, waffle maker, induction stove)
- Use of washer and dryer, laundry soap provided
- BBQ with direct gas line
- Pool table and ping pong table
- One desk area in walkout level bedroom for office nook space
- Smart TVs with Samsung TV, Netflix, Disney Plus, Sportsnet Now and TSN Direct
- Record player
- Crib
- Pack-n-play
- High chair
- Two bumper pads for twin beds
- Extra fridge freezer combo in the garage
- Mini fridge, coffee maker and kettle in The Cabin
- Hair dryer with diffuser in all bathrooms
- Flat iron
- Clothes iron and ironing board
- Table top fans for all bedrooms
- Luggage stands
- Laundry hampers
- Dyson vacuum
- A selection of lawn games - Bocce, corn hole, ladder ball, washers
- A selection of board games, card games and puzzles
- Children’s toys (building blocks, puzzles, dollhouse, cars, books)
- Central heating and air conditioning in The Lakehouse
- Two gas fireplaces, one electric fireplace
- Back up generator
* SUPPLIES INCLUDED *
- Bedding and pillows
- Bath towels
- Lake towels
- Dish clothes and tea towels
- Toilet paper
- Paper towel
- Kleenex
- Dishwasher pods
- Liquid dish soap
- Hand soap
- Tinfoil, Sarah Wrap, parchment paper
- Ziplock bags
- Garbage and recycling bags
- Laundry soap
- Basic first aid supplies
* ITEMS YOU SHOULD PACK *
- Food and cooking supplies, including coffee and tea. There is a MochaMaster coffee maker and filters, coffee grinder, and also a Keurig.
- Toiletries
- Bottled water (the water is filtered and treated, but we find most guests prefer to bring bottled water for drinking)
- Firewood - You can grab bags of dry firewood from the Esso station just off Hwy 11 on your way to the cottage at 175 Hanes Rd.
- Ice - There are ice cube trays to make ice with, but if you want bags of ice we suggest grabbing from the Esso station just off of Hwy 11 at 175 Hanes Rd.
The Lakehouse's main floor:
The heart of The Good Fox, the main floor naturally acts as the gathering point for family and friends to refuel and recharge between days on the dock and dips in Fox Lake. There are two spacious bedrooms plus a sleeping loft on the main floor. The primary bedroom offers a Queen size bed, premium bedding, 3 piece ensuite bathroom, large windows with southwest views of the lake, and sliding door with walk out access to the balcony that runs the length of the cottage. The second bedroom has a Queen size bed, premium bedding, ample storage for your best cottage looks, and some seriously serene views of the trees and Trilliums lining the property. The second bathroom on the main floor offers a large vanity with storage, and a tub and shower combo.
The loft space is accessible by a secure timber ladder and has views that are worth the climb. There are two twin daybeds with premium bedding that kids and teens alike love sleeping in. A safety gate for the loft is available and can be easily installed to ensure safe sleeping for little ones. The space also make a great office nook for impromptu Zoom calls. The loft is equipped with vintage Technics record player, an eclectic mix of vinyl, and some pretty great reading material, so you may be hard pressed to kick out the parents when little ones want to sleep.
The main floor offers a large open concept living room with a wood burning fireplace, Samsung Frame TV complete with all your rainy day entertainment needs, vaulted ceilings, and large southwest facing windows. The dining room will comfortably seat eight and gets lots of natural light. The bright white kitchen offers breakfast bar seating for three plus room for a highchair (included), premium stainless steel appliances, and is very well stocked with all the equipment you will need to flex those culinary muscles and serve up some delicious meals. Walkout access to the deck with Napoleon BBQ and direct propane line so you never have to worry about filling up propane tanks. The deck has a large patio table that seats ten, connects to the balcony that runs the length of the cottage, and breathtaking views of Fox Lake and it's pink hued sky from the lounge chairs with coffee in hand. Coffee, did we mention The Good Fox runs on coffee? Coffee connoisseurs from advanced to novice will love the home brewing options that suit whatever your preference. Our personal fav is the Moccamaster in the kitchen (so much easier to use than it looks) but very honorable mention goes to the Breville espresso machine in The Cabin and the 'Steady Eddy' Keurig in the appliance storage cabinet for when that coffee needs to come yesterday.
The Lakehouse's walk out level:
There are two pretty stunning bedrooms on the walk out level. One bedroom has a King size bed, premium bedding, electric fireplace, plus a dedicated crib . The second bedroom has a Queen size bed, premium bedding, sizable closet, sweet views of the lake, and walk out access to the sun deck. The walk out level packs in a ton of fun and offers a rec room with a large sectional sofa, gas fireplace, Samsung Frame TV and entertainment apps, pool table with ping pong table conversion, a bar nook stocked with all the tools to mix up your favourite cocktail - BYOB. Kiddos and parents rejoice at the sight of a whole cupboard dedicated to keeping little ones busy (when there not busy exploring the outdoors) with books, toys, and games to keep them entertained.
The Cabin:
The Cabin is one of the most special spots at The Good Fox. Located on the lushly wooded west side of property, and set back about 40 feet from the Lakehouse, The Cabin makes for an escape that is secluded while still being part of the mix. With all the nostalgia of a Muskoka bunkie, without any of the "roughing it", the cabin offers vaulted white timber ceilings, King size bed, premium bedding, gas fireplace, sitting area with a full size sofa, smart TV, mini fridge, espresso maker, kettle, and a full 3 piece bathroom with dedicated and on demand hot water. Morning coffees or the evening's sun kissed sky are best enjoyed from The Cabin's private front porch with great views.
The Grounds:
The Good Fox Lakehouse and Cabin are situated on 1.26 acres and enjoys lush and private grounds. With 200 feet of southwest facing shoreline, you will have lots of space and sun to enjoy the waterfront, the large multi-tiered dock, and lakeside patio. The dock offers six Muskoka chairs in bright and sunny yellow. These yellow chairs allow for some quintessential lakeside lounging and really pop against the Muskoka backdrop in memories you capture down at the dock. The watercraft rack is conveniently located near the water and is equipped with two stand up paddle boards, seven kayaks (six adult size and one youth size), and a broad assortment of floaties and tubes. Life jackets for toddlers to adults are provided in various sizes and stored for easy access in the garage. Enjoy a soak in the hot tub under the gazebo and bistro twinkle lights in any season. The bonfire area, set on Muskoka stone, has six large Muskoka chairs in matte black and is a great spot for s'mores! Two open grassy greenspaces are the perfect spot for afternoon lawn games (Bocce, washers, ladder ball, and cornhole sets all available), to toss a ball around, picnic, or catch some midday sun. The screened in Muskoka Room offers lots of comfortable seating, a cool and shaded reprieve, or a getaway from nighttime mosquitos. The porch running the length of the cottage is the perfect spot to lounge around and pass a Muskoka afternoon.
*Please note: the watercraft and dock won't be available from November-May. Based on snow and ice conditions, there may be restricted/limited access to the waterfront.
We have a gardening/lawn/snow maintenance crew that could arrive at some point during your stay to quickly and diligently work on the grounds to keep it looking great while you enjoy your time at The Good Fox.
Major highlights:
The Good Fox has Starlink Internet so a reliable and speedy Internet connection is ready for you. There is also a dedicated cell booster installed on the property to help create more reliable cell service for your stay in cottage country. The Lakehouse has central air conditioning and forced air heating which allows for comfortable enjoyment all year round.
Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property with the exception of a locked storage area in the garage and walk out level.
*Please note: the watercraft and dock won't be available from November-May. Based on snow and ice conditions, there may be restricted/limited access to the waterfront.
Other things to note
After booking, you will be sent a link to complete your Trip Registration Form. You will be asked to review the House Rules, and provide information about your group (names of guests and ages, number of vehicles that will be on the property, etc), and the primary guest will be asked to provide photo ID. You will also be sent a secure link to provide your credit card information for the required refundable $900 security deposit through Airbnb’s approved partner. Our goal is always to have the security deposit refunded in full to our guests. As such, we are transparent in outlining our expectations and House Rules in advance and approving guests who we feel we have a mutual understanding and trust with.
The Good Fox has a robust water purification system which allows for safe and potable drinking water. While many guests happily enjoy the drinking water with meals just as they do while brushing teeth and during showers, some guests opt to bring their own bottled water for regular consumption as rural water away from home can have the potential to disagree with our bodies no matter how well cleaned and purified. We support whatever your choice may be.
There is no public boat launch on Fox Lake, however guests may be able to schedule use of the Camp's boat launch on the south end of the lake if staying with us prior to mid June or after mid August. Please contact the hosts for more details.
As we are licensed with the Town of Huntsville, a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax is charged on the base fee, and remitted directly to the Town of Huntsville.
