Lakeside Escape in Ramara | Private Water Access | House in Orillia, Canada

Welcome to your peaceful escape on the shores of Lake Simcoe in McPhee Bay. This waterfront retreat in Ramara offers the perfect blend of cozy indoor comfort and outdoor adventures — ideal for families, couples, or small groups.
This inviting lakeside home is perfect for year-round escapes, whether you’re enjoying sunny summer days on the water or cozy winter weekends exploring nearby trails. Inside, the open-concept layout is bright and welcoming, with large windows that frame the views of McPhee Bay. With direct lake access, you're just steps from swimming, paddling, or taking in peaceful sunsets in the warmer months—and in winter, it's an ideal base for ice fishing, snowshoeing, or enjoying Orillia’s seasonal events.
Outdoor Space
Spend summer days lounging on the spacious deck, complete with seating for 8 and a BBQ—perfect for evening dinners. The large, beautiful property offers a wide lakefront with an unobstructed, picturesque view of the lake and stunning sunsets. The lake is swimmable with a sandy bottom and stays around 3–5 feet deep for about 100 feet out, making it great for swimming, walking, or playing, whether you're an adult or child. Outdoor games and plenty of seating are available for your enjoyment.
Guests have access to the entire backyard (minus the garage) and the private dock.
This inviting lakeside home is perfect for year-round escapes, whether you’re enjoying sunny summer days on the water or cozy winter weekends exploring nearby trails. Inside, the open-concept layout is bright and welcoming, with large windows that frame the views of McPhee Bay. With direct lake access, you're just steps from swimming, paddling, or taking in peaceful sunsets in the warmer months—and in winter, it's an ideal base for ice fishing, snowshoeing, or enjoying Orillia’s seasonal events.
Outdoor Space
Spend summer days lounging on the spacious deck, complete with seating for 8 and a BBQ—perfect for evening dinners. The large, beautiful property offers a wide lakefront with an unobstructed, picturesque view of the lake and stunning sunsets. The lake is swimmable with a sandy bottom and stays around 3–5 feet deep for about 100 feet out, making it great for swimming, walking, or playing, whether you're an adult or child. Outdoor games and plenty of seating are available for your enjoyment.
For those who love water sports, the property is in McPhee Bay, the north end of Lake Simcoe, which is ideal for boating, canoeing, and fishing. Two marinas are in the bay. Marina Del Ray offers fishing boat, pontoon boat, and PWC rentals so you can easily take advantage of all the lake has to offer.
Kitchen
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the essentials for preparing meals at home, including a full-size fridge, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, cookware, and utensils—perfect for everything from hearty winter breakfasts to summer BBQ sides. All you need to bring is Nespresso coffee pods, your preferred cooking oil, and seasonings!
Bedrooms
Upstairs, you’ll find two comfortable bedrooms, both with Queen beds. Both offer a lake view, making it the perfect wake-up spot. The home includes a full bathroom with a shower and a second half bathroom. Shampoo/conditioner is not supplied. Linens and basic toiletries are provided for your stay.
What’s Nearby
Food & Drink
- The Common Stove – Wood-fired dishes & cocktails (18 mins)
- Rustica Pizza Vino – Downtown Italian favourite (18 mins)
- Eclectic Café – Cozy café for coffee or brunch (18 mins)
- Webers Burgers – Famous roadside burgers (20 mins)
Essentials & Groceries
- Ramara Fuels - Convenience store, gas, wood (2 min drive or 15 min walk)
- Zehrs Markets (17 mins)
- Costco Orillia (20 mins)
- Orillia Square Mall (15 mins)
- Downtown Orillia – Boutiques, cafés, and local finds (18 mins)
Outdoor Activities & Attractions
- Marina Del Ray Marina (7 mins) - The marina is directly across the water from the cottage. Boat/jet ski/pontoon rentals are available at Lake Country Adventures Co.
- City operated Boat Launch (10 mins)
- Couchiching Beach Park – Beach, trails, and lakefront (19 mins)
- Tudhope Park – Biking, playgrounds & water access (20 mins)
- Casino Rama Resort (10 mins)
- Hardwood Ski and Bike – Winter cross-country trails (30 mins)
- Mount St. Louis Moonstone – Skiing & snowboarding (35 mins)
- Carden Alvar Provincial Park – Nature trails & birding (40 mins)
Additional Notes:
- Firewood is not provided. Wood can be purchased at the nearby convenience store
- We ask that you bring your own beach towels for outdoor use, thank you!
- A Ring camera is at the front entrance facing the driveway, and another is positioned at the back of the house
- The home runs off well water that is purified but isn't recommended for drinking
- The property's landscaper is scheduled to conduct lawn maintenance bi-weekly on Mondays (weather permitting)
- We kindly ask that you review and respect the Renter’s Code of Conduct displayed inside the property
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Lakeside Escape in Ramara | Private Water Access is located in Ramara. Lakeside Escape in Ramara | Private Water Access provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, TV, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, TV, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Lakeside Escape in Ramara | Private Water Access has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ramara has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Ramara, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.