For most of us, the ideal cottage is cozy, quaint, and unassuming—a quiet place to relax with friends and embrace the natural beauty of its surroundings. But for some, like the owners of these lavish retreats, all of which are featured on season two of My Retreat on Cottage Life Television, bigger is better.
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This eco retreat in mountains near Carnegie, AB, offers up endless space and incredible views.

This eco retreat in mountains near Carnegie, AB, offers up endless space and incredible views.

This eco retreat in mountains near Carnegie, AB, offers up endless space and incredible views.

This lakeside retreat on Ontario's Lake Simcoe is the dream summer studio of iconic Canadian artist Charles Patcher.

This lakeside retreat on Ontario's Lake Simcoe is the dream summer studio of iconic Canadian artist Charles Patcher.

This lakeside retreat on Ontario's Lake Simcoe is the dream summer studio of iconic Canadian artist Charles Patcher.

This luxury hobby farm in Cambridge, ON, is home to horses, ducks, and a resident herd of American Bison.

This luxury hobby farm in Cambridge, ON, is home to horses, ducks, and a resident herd of American Bison.

This luxury hobby farm in Cambridge, ON, is home to horses, ducks, and a resident herd of American Bison.

This luxury hobby farm in Cambridge, ON, is home to horses, ducks, and a resident herd of American Bison.

- This private island cottage in the 1,000 Islands has its own private bridge to the mainland.

This luxury hobby farm in Cambridge, ON, is home to horses, ducks, and a resident herd of American Bison.

This luxury hobby farm in Cambridge, ON, is home to horses, ducks, and a resident herd of American Bison.

This luxury hobby farm in Cambridge, ON, is home to horses, ducks, and a resident herd of American Bison.

This luxury hobby farm in Cambridge, ON, is home to horses, ducks, and a resident herd of American Bison.

This luxury hobby farm in Cambridge, ON, is home to horses, ducks, and a resident herd of American Bison.

This contemporary boat-shaped house in Orillia, ON, features stunning design and an indoor hammock.

This contemporary boat-shaped house in Orillia, ON, features stunning design and an indoor hammock.

This contemporary boat-shaped house in Orillia, ON, features stunning design and an indoor hammock.

This contemporary boat-shaped house in Orillia, ON, features stunning design and an indoor hammock.

This contemporary boat-shaped house in Orillia, ON, features stunning design and an indoor hammock.

This contemporary boat-shaped house in Orillia, ON, features stunning design and an indoor hammock.

This contemporary boat-shaped house in Orillia, ON, features stunning design and an indoor hammock.

Nestled in a park in Prince Edward County, ON, this historic getaway combines tons of space with a rustic vibe.

Nestled in a park in Prince Edward County, ON, this historic getaway combines tons of space with a rustic vibe.

Fashion-business urbanites find reprieve from big-city stress in this lavish Muskoka cottage.

Fashion-business urbanites find reprieve from big-city stress in this lavish Muskoka cottage.

Fashion-business urbanites find reprieve from big-city stress in this lavish Muskoka cottage.

Fashion-business urbanites find reprieve from big-city stress in this lavish Muskoka cottage.

This retreat in Prince Edward County features a wraparound deck and a lovely outdoor seating area overlooking the water.

This retreat in Prince Edward County features a wraparound deck and a lovely outdoor seating area overlooking the water.

Kabrecy Pines is a five-cottage luxury family compound in, you guessed it: Muskoka.

Kabrecy Pines is a five-cottage luxury family compound in, you guessed it: Muskoka.

Kabrecy Pines is a five-cottage luxury family compound in, you guessed it: Muskoka.

Kabrecy Pines is a five-cottage luxury family compound in, you guessed it: Muskoka.

Kabrecy Pines is a five-cottage luxury family compound in, you guessed it: Muskoka.

Kabrecy Pines is a five-cottage luxury family compound in, you guessed it: Muskoka.

Kabrecy Pines is a five-cottage luxury family compound in, you guessed it: Muskoka.

Kabrecy Pines is a five-cottage luxury family compound in, you guessed it: Muskoka.

Kabrecy Pines is a five-cottage luxury family compound in, you guessed it: Muskoka.

Kabrecy Pines is a five-cottage luxury family compound in, you guessed it: Muskoka.

Kabrecy Pines is a five-cottage luxury family compound in, you guessed it: Muskoka.

Kabrecy Pines is a five-cottage luxury family compound in, you guessed it: Muskoka.

Kabrecy Pines is a five-cottage luxury family compound in, you guessed it: Muskoka.

Kabrecy Pines is a five-cottage luxury family compound in, you guessed it: Muskoka.


This cottage getaway in Muskoka features its own private waterfall.

This cottage getaway in Muskoka features its own private waterfall.

This cottage getaway in Muskoka features its own private waterfall.

This cottage getaway in Muskoka features its own private waterfall.

This chalet sits in the mountains of Canmore, AB.

This chalet sits in the mountains of Canmore, AB.

This chalet sits in the mountains of Canmore, AB.
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