1 Merlin (Island M91) Island, Muskoka Lakes, ON P1P 1R2
Wood (Muskoka Lakes), Muskoka Lakes · Near Highway 169/Villas Marina · View map
About this home
Private islands almost never come up for sale on Lake Muskoka. This is your shot.Tucked into Shanty Bay - one of the lake's best-kept secrets. Solid community, epic paddling and waterskiing water, and close to town and the city - yet most boaters have never even come back this far. 1.2 acres of flat, usable land with sun from sunrise to sunset and views in every direction. Deep water on one side for diving and docking, a shallow sandy entry on the other for kids, grandparents, and dogs - this island works for every generation of your family. Same family for over 40 years, now ready for its next chapter. Septic and services are already in - a head start most vacant island lots can't offer. The existing 4-bed, 2.5-bath cottage and bunkie w bath are fully livable right now while you plan your next move, whether that's a renovation or eventually building new. This is the kind of island that inspired Sterling Point - no script required to live it. Paddle it, ski it, fish it.
The home
- Type
- Waterfront cottage
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Square footage
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 16
- Basement
- None
- Faces
- South
- View
- Lake, Trees/Woods
- Approximate age
- 31-50 years
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Wood
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Electric
- Heating type
- Baseboard
- Fireplace
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Total parking
- None
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $10,937/yr
- Tax year
- 2026
- Occupancy
- Owner
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Highway 169/Villas Marina
- Neighbourhood
- Wood (Muskoka Lakes)
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$1,384 (at 1,300 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- X13552974
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The home and its surroundings
- Primary Bedroom - Main Floor
- Water Heater Owned
- Marina
- Lake/Pond
- Waterfront
- Island
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
1 Merlin (Island M91) Island, Muskoka Lakes, ON P1P 1R2
Wood (Muskoka Lakes), Muskoka Lakes · Near Highway 169/Villas Marina
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Listing history for 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island
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Frequently asked questions about 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island listed for, and what would it cost each month?
1 Merlin (Island M91) Island is listed for $1,799,000. With 20% down ($359,800), the mortgage payment would be roughly $7,257 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $8,168 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
1 Merlin (Island M91) Island is a waterfront cottage in Wood (Muskoka Lakes), Muskoka Lakes. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island have?
1 Merlin (Island M91) Island has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The listing gives the style as 1 1/2 storey.
Does 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island have a garage and parking?
The listing does not show a garage. The listing does not include a parking space.
Does 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island have a finished basement?
No. The listing shows no basement for this home.
What style of home is 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island?
1 Merlin (Island M91) Island is a waterfront cottage. A waterfront cottage has its own shoreline on a lake, river or bay, so the frontage, the shoreline and the way it faces matter as much as the building.
How big is 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island?
The listing puts the home between 1,100 and 1,500 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement.
How is 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island heated and cooled?
Heating is baseboard (electric). The listing does not show air conditioning.
What are the property taxes for 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island?
Property taxes are $10,937 a year (2026), or about $911 a month.
Where is 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island?
1 Merlin (Island M91) Island is in the Wood (Muskoka Lakes) community of Muskoka Lakes. The nearest main intersection is Highway 169/Villas Marina. The postal code is P1P 1R2.
Is 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X13552974). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar cottages near 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island asking?
Similar cottages for sale nearby right now include 1 - 1041 Summit Road at $1,579,000 (3 bed), 1023 Strachan Point Road at $1,399,000 (3 bed) and 4 - 1254 Barlochan Road at $1,995,000 (2 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
How do I book a showing at 1 Merlin (Island M91) Island?
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*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.