Priced out of the cottage market? This condo in Muskoka’s historic Bigwin Inn is listed for $287K

12 Bigwin Island, Unit 211, Baysville, Ont.

Lake: Lake of Bays, Ont.

Bedrooms: 1

Bathrooms: 1

Square footage: 575 sq. ft.

Maintenance fees: $686 monthly

List price: $287,000

Date listed: June 23, 2023

A large, historic inn with white walls, dark wood detailing, and a red roof, at the end of a long stone path.

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Bigwin Inn

Steps off an open patio leading down to a long stone path. Trees fill the property.

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Front walkway

A small, round, elevated patio outside a residential building with black tables and chairs.

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Front patio

A large, historic inn with white walls, dark wood detailing, a red roof, and lots of windows.

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Bigwin Inn

Inside a wide, bright entrance to an old but updated condo building.

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Front entrance

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Lounge area

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Hallway

Inside the front entrance of a condo unit. A fridge and a wine rack are just inside, beside the front door.

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Condo entrance and fridge

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Living area

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Living area and dining table

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Living area

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Living area

A small kitchen nook with a modern oven and white cupboards and countertops.

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Kitchen area

A narrow, bright hallway in a condo, leading to a bedroom.

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Condo hallway

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Bedroom

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Bedroom

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Bathroom

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Shower

A small laundry area with a washing machine and a dryer.

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Building coin laundry

A paved pathway on the grassy property of a large, historic building, leading to a covered walkway.

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Outdoor pathway

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Covered walkway

Back exterior of an old historic inn building with white walls, dark wood detailing, a red roof and lots of windows. Grass extends off the back of the property.

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Back of building

Looking across a paved pathway to a grassy yard in front fo an old building. Two patios and a covered walkway are in front of the building.

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Side of building with terraces and covered walkway

A grassy area with a kids climber and a swing set.

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Play area

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Basketball court

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Tennis court

An outdoor court with sand, in the middle of a grassy field, for sports like beach volleyball.

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Sand court

A big wooden deck with an awning structure. Barbecues are lined up around the perimeter.

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Barbecue area

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Road

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Dock

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Dock

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Waterfront pathway

A wide, covered dock with lines of wooden Muskoka chairs along both sides, looking over a lake. Two ping pong tables are in the centre of the dock.

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Dock loungers

The side of a long, covered dock with Muskoka chairs lining the edge, looking out over the water. A couple of boats are docked along the side of the dock.

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Dock loungers

A line of garages at the edge of a lake. Docks extend outward, and multiple boats are parked in the water.

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Boat docking

About the property

This renovated, amenity-rich condo is nestled in Muskoka’s historic Bigwin Inn, offering a rare chance to enjoy all the highlights of cottage living with none of the hassle. Park your car and board the condo’s ferry for the five-minute ride to Bigwin Island, the geographic heart of Lake of Bays. Inside the unit, you’ll find a furnished suite complete with a fireplace, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample storage, and a spacious bedroom that comfortably sleeps four to six. There is plenty to enjoy in the property’s shared outdoor spaces: dockside loungers, covered walkways, multiple terraces, and sports courts for basketball, tennis, beach volleyball and more. In the winter, hop on your skis or snowmobile and then head in for a hot sauna. This property offers the authentic Muskoka experience, where you can cook dinner on your own private barbecue, use your own private boat slip, and build bonfires under the stars. The idyllic location was handpicked from open wilderness in 1915 for a luxury resort that hosted the likes of Duke Ellington and the Kennedys. The guest accommodations were reimagined as Muskoka’s first resort condo in 1969. With its heritage buildings, stunning stonework, towering trees, and expansive lakefront, this property will enchant and exceed the highest expectations.

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