Frequently Asked Questions

QHow many waterfront fractional cottages will be built?

AUp to 12 Muskoka cottages will be built in three semi-detached and six detached buildings.

QHow big are the cottages?

AThe fractional cottages feature over 3,000 square feet of four-season indoor/outdoor living space and include three bedrooms and a den with a sleeper sofabed.

QWho is the developer?

AThe developer is Paul Jeffery, the owner of Windermere House since 2007 and a cottage owner on Lake Rosseau. He is also the founder and past chairman of Kelsey's International Inc., the parent company of Kelsey's Restaurants, Montana's Cookhouse and the eastern Canada franchise holder for Outback Restaurants. Stanley Goodman, a director of Windermere House and the project manager for The Cottages, is a long time business partner to Paul Jeffery. Stanley has a lengthy career in the international hospitality industry and formerly worked for organizations such as Four Seasons Natanya.

QHow many cottage fractions will be sold?

AA maximum of 96 cottage fractions will be sold.

QAre pets permitted?

ATo ensure the comfort of all owners, pets are not permitted on site.

QIs smoking permitted in the cottages?

AAll cottages will be designated smoke free.

QWill Windermere House be open year-round once The Cottages at Windermere House are occupied?

AGuest services, such as spa, dining and entertainment, will be available to cottage owners on a year-round basis.

QIs the beach private?

AThe beach is municipally operated but it is mostly used by visitors to Windermere House.

QCan owners sell their fractions at any time?

AYes, fractions can be sold at any time, either privately or through a realtor.

QCan an individual purchase more than one cottage fraction?

AYes, additional fractions can be purchased by an individual.

QWill a cottage rental program be available?

AYes, the experienced management team at Windermere House will be pleased to assist owners in renting their cottages. There is usually high demand for Muskoka cottages rentals.

QWhat is different about the fractional ownership program at The Cottages at Windmere House, compared to other fractional ownership developments in Ontario?

No other waterfront fractional cottage development is affiliated with a landmark, four star historic resort
Only The Cottages at Windermere House offers the choice of five or seven week fractions
The Cottages' affiliation with Preferred Residences is the only one of its kind in Ontario
No other fractional cottage ownership resorts are located on Lake Rosseau
The Cottages at Windermere House is one of the smallest and most intimate fractional cottage ownership developments available in Canada