The lakeside escape from Heated Rivalry – yes, that Barlochan Cottage – is now bookable on Airbnb. The slow-burn tension might have been fictional, but the setting very much isn’t. Tucked along the shores of Lake Muskoka in cottage country, it’s all pine trees, still water and silence that forces you to confront your feelings (or at least how much time you’re spending in front of the screen.
The three-bedroom retreat leans hard into that classic Canadian lake-house energy: oversized windows, timber finishes, a fireplace built for dramatic stares, and a dock that basically insists on a sunrise swim. There’s a proper kitchen for post-kayak feasts, a fire pit primed for late-night debriefs, and enough space to bring friends, though you may prefer to keep it a two-person storyline if ya know what we mean.
And the best part is, it’s only gonna set you back around AU$255 a night or CA$248 (a neat little nod to the main characters’ jersey numbers). Subtle.
If you do find yourself standing on that dock.
Look, you don’t have to be an ice hockey obsessive to appreciate this place. But if you do find yourself standing on that dock, staring across the water like you’re about to confess something life-altering, just know: you’re not alone.
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Why It Exists
To offer the quintessential Canadian cottage escape, where days revolve around the lake, the fire pit and doing zilch.
The Vibe
Cosy, nostalgic and just a little bit cinematic, like the setting of a great summer story waiting to happen.
Your Bed Tonight
A timber-clad lakeside cottage with three bedrooms, oversized windows and front-row views of Lake Muskoka.
The Thing You’ll Brag About Later
That you stayed in the real-life cottage from Heated Rivalry and resisted recreating every scene on the dock.
Eat / Drink This
A barbecue feast followed by a local Ontario craft beer around the fire pit as the sun dips behind the trees.
Steal This Local Move
Get up early, grab a coffee and head straight for the dock before the lake wakes up..
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