Cedar Log Cottage with 255ft of Georgian Bay Shoreline

Property details for 456 Georgian Bay Water, The Archipelago

Type: Residential
Style: Log house/cabin
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Lot Size: 255 x 567 FT
Basement: None
Parking: No Garage
Heating: Electric, Wood, Other
Cooling: Window air conditioner
Exterior: Wood
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $1,500 (2025)

Wake up to the sound of water lapping against your own dock. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath cedar log cottage sits on 2.3 acres with 255 feet of west-facing Georgian Bay shoreline and prime sunset views. The main living area is open concept with warm wood throughout, a fireplace for cool evenings, and large windows that frame the bay. There's a separate bathhouse with laundry, plus a water-facing bunkie with a screened porch for extra guests. A storage/workshop building and traditional outhouse round out the outbuildings. You'll access the property by boat from Woods Bay Marina, which keeps it private and peaceful. The Massasauga Provincial Park is just 5.2 km away for paddling and hiking. This one's priced at $890,000, with annual taxes around $1,500. If you're after a true cottage experience with room to roam and water access that can't be beat, this is it.

About 456 Georgian Bay Water, The Archipelago — Property Score

Great Location

Score: 59/100

Value

Priced 27.2% above area median of $699,900 based on 14 comparable properties nearby 29

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

2 bedrooms - 1 fewer than similarly priced 3-bedroom homes nearby 48

1 bathroom - 1 fewer than similarly priced properties nearby 48

144,585 sqft lot - an oversized lot for the area 90

Location

$68K median household income - near the Canadian average of $70K 64

86% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 93

88% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 91

67% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 83

1/km² population density - a rural or semi-rural setting 55

Market

Just listed - area average is 142 days on market 100

-9.7% median price change over 1 month - declining prices in the area 2

0.7 months of housing supply - 2 active listings with 3 sold last month (seller's market) 85

Features

0-car garage - area average is 1.9 spots 35

None basement 30

Electric, Wood, Other 50

Window-unit cooling 50

1 fireplace - a desirable feature for Canadian winters 75

Waterfront, View - premium features that add significant value 80

Investment

0.17% effective tax rate ($1,500/yr) - very low tax burden 95

10% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 42

Quality

Condition

Listing

50 photos provided - 25% more than the area average of 40 photos 92

5 of 7 key property details provided (71%) - good detail coverage 76

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