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Our in-house design team, permits, and build crew work under one roof, so design intent carries straight through to the finished space.
Design-build in Muskoka Lakes
Custom Cottages in Muskoka Lakes
Andare Homes designs and builds custom cottages in Muskoka Lakes as one accountable team.
- Licensed, Insured and WSIB-Registered
- Backed by our workmanship warranty
- 5.0 on Google
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Tell us what you need and we’ll get you a quote. Free, no-obligation consultation and site visit with our design team.
5.0 on Google
Over 20 years in business 250+ homes renovated across the GTA Workmanship warranty, we stand behind our work Upfront, honest pricing, no surprises Licensed, Insured and WSIB-Registered Completed to code and Ontario requirements In-house design team, build by one team Serving the GTA and surrounding area
What GTA homeowners say
5.0 · Verified reviews on Google R Raymond Gafoovia Google
★★★★★
Fantastic experience with them! The team was professional, attentive, and delivered high-quality work on time and within budget. Highly recommend for anyone building or renovating their home!
S Simon Carrionvia Google
★★★★★
Andare did an amazing job renovating my house, they turned an old and boring basement into a modern and exciting place. Their attention to detail was astounding and I couldn't be happier with the results.
L Luka Stankovicvia Google
★★★★★
Andare took our outdated house and turned it into a modern, functional space. The new addition blends seamlessly with the existing structure.
P Paul Robinsonvia Google
★★★★★
The attention to detail is incredible. The Andare team has just finished building my home and I'm absolutely blown away. I've been living in here for just under a month now and I still haven't found a single flaw, you can really see their experience and craftsmanship in every part of the home.
I Isa Siddiquivia Google
★★★★★
Our basement went from an unfinished storage space to a fully functional family room. Amazing transformation, 5 stars, 100% recommend.
E Emily Carbonel Toothvia Google
★★★★★
Andare delivered excellent quality and great service. The team was professional and made everything easy.
Why Andare Homes
Custom Cottages in Muskoka Lakes, done right
Built to last
Quality materials and proven detailing chosen for how you live, finished to the Ontario Building Code and built to hold up for the long run.
Honest, upfront pricing
The price we quote is the price you pay. We scope the work properly before we start, so there are no lowball bids that balloon into surprise change orders later.
Code-conscious
Design, permits, and construction handled in accordance with Ontario requirements and your municipality.
Our Process
Our Process
- 01 Tell us about your project, your goals, photos, ideas, or plans you already have.
- 02 Our in-house design team shapes the design and handles the permits, then we quote and schedule the build.
- 03 Our crew builds it, coordinating every trade so the work runs cleanly and on plan.
- 04 We finish the Muskoka Lakes home to the Ontario Building Code, hand it over clean, and stand behind it with our 2-year workmanship warranty.
Local Context
Custom Cottages in Muskoka Lakes
What cottage construction includes
The scope can include new cottage builds, additions, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, bunk rooms, fireplaces, decks, screened rooms, insulation, windows, roofing, mechanical systems, exterior finishes, and site coordination.
Cottage work has different constraints than city work. Access roads, weather windows, shoreline rules, septic coordination, material delivery, and trade scheduling all need practical planning.
Design for lakefront living
Inside Andare's design process, the plan considers sunrise and sunset views, wet entries, storage for gear, guest bedrooms, entertaining, durable floors, stone or wood finishes, and the connection between interior rooms and outdoor spaces.
Ontario cottage areas can involve Muskoka, the Kawarthas, Georgian Bay, and other lake communities where municipal rules and site access vary widely.
Permits and build coordination
Cottage projects may require municipal permits, conservation review, engineering, septic coordination, or shoreline-related documentation. Andare coordinates the required consultants around a buildable construction plan.
Process
- Property, access, and cottage goals
- Layout, material, and seasonal-use planning
- Basement-suite drawings and inspection pathway
- Site preparation, structure, envelope, and systems
- Interior finishes, exterior details, and outdoor connections
- Handover and seasonal-use review
What Andare clients say
The attention to detail is incredible.
Amazing business. If you ever need home renovations or need help with home building, Andare Home Developments is the place to go!
They made the entire process smooth and stress-free.
Custom Cottages in Muskoka Lakes: what shapes the work
Muskoka Lakes work centres on waterfront cottages, island properties, boathouses, four-season homes, steep or rocky lots, garages, decks, docks, and older structures that need better year-round performance. Common work includes cottage renovations, additions, custom cottages, waterproofing, structural upgrades, and outdoor living.
Muskoka Lakes projects need township, district, shoreline, conservation, septic, lake setback, tree, grading, and building-permit review. The rules are local to cottage country, so urban service assumptions should not be carried into these pages.
The lake changes the build. Access by narrow roads or water, rock, slope, shoreline setbacks, winter exposure, drainage, and boathouse coordination can all affect the design, schedule, and materials.
For Muskoka Lakes, Andare's design team can shape the cottage around lake use, arrival, storage, sleeping capacity, decks, structural needs, and durable finishes before construction logistics are set.
Andare supports cottage owners around Port Carling, Bala, Windermere, Minett, Milford Bay, Torrance, Walkers Point, and lakefront or island properties across the township. Andare keeps custom cottages tied to the home in front of us, not a generic city-wide template.
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