Terri Hodgson
Owner – Limberlost Vacation Rental Management
My grandparents and great-grandparents built cottages side by side on a little lake off of Limberlost Road, outside of Huntsville in 1951. With no road yet, hydro or running water the original cottage experience was truly rustic, with light by oil lamp, meals cooked on the wood-fired stove and water was fetched in buckets by hand from the spring. They ordered their building supplies from Huntsville Planing Mills (which once stood where River Mill Park is today). The lumber etc was delivered to the lodge on our lake where the road ended. From there my great-grandfather would load as many of the supplies as he could fit into his row boat, turned around once to look at where he was aiming the bow of the boat and rowed everything down the length of the lake to the cottage.
My sisters and I grew up all summer every summer running barefoot between the two cottages, with no phone, no tv, but thankfully electricity, running water and one tank full of gas allowed per week for the ski boat. We learned how to canoe, boat, waterski and fish, how to keep our evening lights to a minimum to be able to see the stars, to enjoy a bonfire, work hard, and to respect the land and water. These were simple, sparse cottages with leftover furniture and very little in the way of amenities. But my grandmother would look around the dinner table and ask “I wonder what the poor people are doing tonight”, stating what was obvious to us, that we had a wealth of riches just by spending time there, with each other.
Cottaging has changed significantly over the decades but the feeling for those returning to Muskoka or visiting it for the first time, should be the same, a rich experience with people you enjoy in a comfortable space in the wilderness. For owners, whether you’re a new cottage owner or decades in, you’ve invested a lot of heart and soul into your space; offering it to rental guests is a great way to share everything Muskoka has to offer.
We set high expectations of our owners, just as we do of our guests. Quality of experience isn’t complicated, it’s in thoughtful attention to the details.
While we love our AI for helping to streamline our processes, we DON’T love using it with our Customer Service. No Bots Here. Just real, experienced and local human beings ready to be boots on the ground for whatever is needed.
Limberlost Vacation Rental Management is a dedicated group of professionals you can entrust your vacation property to. Increase your investment while preserving the environment and help others to make memories they’ll carry for a lifetime.
When you’re ready to get started, we’d love to hear from you.
“We had a wonderful stay at this cottage! The place was cozy, bright, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The location was perfect—quiet and peaceful, yet still close enough to explore the surrounding area. The cottage itself felt warm and welcoming, with thoughtful touches that made it feel like home. Communication with the host was easy and friendly, and check-in was smooth. I especially loved the dock, fireplace and that a kayak was included.”
Lilly S, Heidelberg, Germany Sept 2025
“We had the best time at this cottage!! My husband and I were here for 8 days with our dogs and I can’t say enough good things! Terri was very helpful and responsive and the cottage itself was truly exquisite! It was so clean…as if we were the first to ever stay there!
The inside is so incredibly comfy and cozy and beautifully designed. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need.
There is so much outdoor seating for dining and just hanging out as well.
This part of the lake is so quiet and quite private as it is a bit further out, but we loved it for that reason. We spent most of our time at the dock and even though the weather was a bit chilly for a few of the days we were there, sitting on the dock with the dogs was still such a delight!
I certainly hope this visit won’t be our last!
Thank you again for hosting us! We appreciate it so much :)”.
Ellen, Toronto, Aug 2025
“Terri’s place was absolutely fantastic, just as described in the listing for the Loon Call Lake House. Absolutely no complaints, the 6 of us had nothing but good things to say about the place.
What blew us away however as how much she and Limberlost Vacation Rentals just went above and beyond.
We had quite an adventerous weekend with lots of things happening beyond our control, including losing power for about 12 hours along with hundreds of other homes in Muskoka, and ending up having a minor medical emergency from a fishing accident requiring us to visit the local ER in Huntsville.
When the power went out, Terri was super responsive, gave us frequent updates, even dropped by the place and made sure we had essentials and helped get some lake water so the toilets would flush. She even continued to drop off essentials the next morning. While the incident was beyond anyone’s control, the way they handled it left a lasting impression.
We’ll definitely come back! Highly recommend :)”
Diksha, Toronto, June 2025
“Extremely clean and modern property. It’s like a resort. Water was clean and shallow to walk out. Kayak was and trampoline were fun. The lake was very quiet. Friendly neighbours too.
Terri even asked someone to drop off more mosquito repellent for us.
Terri communicated promptly with every question I had.”
Maciej, Toronto, June 2025
“Terri is one of the best hosts I’ve ever met. She is friendly and incredibly responsive. She went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay, from planning to addressing any hiccups caused by the weather.
The place looks just like the photos—beautiful, tidy, and clean. The view of the lake from the back of the house is absolutely stunning. I can’t recommend it highly enough!”
Justin & Rebecca ~ Dec 2024.
“Our host, Terri was friendly, responsive and accommodating to all of our needs. Our stay here was seamless and would come back with our family.” ~ Shobana Jan 2025
“Hi Terri, thanks again for the great stay, we will for sure be back 😊”
Corena Dec 2024
“Amazing cottage! Everything was exactly as shown in the listing, the host was very responsive and even set up a Christmas tree for us. Everything was in great condition and felt like home. One of the best vacation rentals we stayed at, highly recommend it!”
Daniel Dec 2024
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