{"id":39934,"date":"2026-01-05T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/?p=39934"},"modified":"2026-01-06T09:43:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T14:43:22","slug":"most-viewed-homes-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/most-viewed-homes-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cottage Comeback: Our Most Viewed Homes of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Zoocasa users searched for properties across all of North America this year, but the 2025 results reveal a clear winner: the classic cottage retreat. Whether these high-traffic listings represent serious buyers or simply the ultimate in &#8220;waterfront window shopping,&#8221; it\u2019s obvious that escaping to nature was at the top of everyone\u2019s wishlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/muskoka-on-real-estate\/100-rumballs-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100 Rumballs Island &#8211; Muskoka, ON<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UHJROUNXxWDn2pQmbW-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UHJROUNXxWDn2pQmbW-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UHJROUNXxWDn2pQmbW-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UHJROUNXxWDn2pQmbW-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UHJROUNXxWDn2pQmbW-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UHJROUNXxWDn2pQmbW.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: cottage vacations real estate brokerage inc.<br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kENbYjT5lWyEmjCAl8ujBAUukovz71oXOun4RrrTdej0Sp8Fmg1LxVzqcsFxAMWJOjAcEdFKpbsvQ5JE106uIFgw-750x501.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kENbYjT5lWyEmjCAl8ujBAUukovz71oXOun4RrrTdej0Sp8Fmg1LxVzqcsFxAMWJOjAcEdFKpbsvQ5JE106uIFgw-750x501.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kENbYjT5lWyEmjCAl8ujBAUukovz71oXOun4RrrTdej0Sp8Fmg1LxVzqcsFxAMWJOjAcEdFKpbsvQ5JE106uIFgw-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kENbYjT5lWyEmjCAl8ujBAUukovz71oXOun4RrrTdej0Sp8Fmg1LxVzqcsFxAMWJOjAcEdFKpbsvQ5JE106uIFgw-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kENbYjT5lWyEmjCAl8ujBAUukovz71oXOun4RrrTdej0Sp8Fmg1LxVzqcsFxAMWJOjAcEdFKpbsvQ5JE106uIFgw-1536x1026.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kENbYjT5lWyEmjCAl8ujBAUukovz71oXOun4RrrTdej0Sp8Fmg1LxVzqcsFxAMWJOjAcEdFKpbsvQ5JE106uIFgw.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: cottage vacations real estate brokerage inc.<br><br>Property details: <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Specs: <\/strong>3 beds, 1 bath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique features:<\/strong> Private mainland docking, a stargazing yurt, a sunset-facing waterside hot tub, and golf-cart-accessible nature trails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Known locally as Forrest Island, this 2.83-acre private retreat on Mary Lake offers ultimate seclusion with a main cottage, guest bunkie, and a two-story boathouse. The expansive property features 1,351 feet of shoreline, complete with a sunset-view hot tub, a stargazing yurt, and deep-water docks for the perfect island lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/huntsville-on-real-estate\/32-church-st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">32 Church St.  &#8211; Huntsville, ON<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s9L-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s9L-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s9L-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s9L-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s9L-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s9L.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: coldwell banker thompson real estate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5IRpIfnNfg7yHw3omwXjw4B-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5IRpIfnNfg7yHw3omwXjw4B-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5IRpIfnNfg7yHw3omwXjw4B-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5IRpIfnNfg7yHw3omwXjw4B-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5IRpIfnNfg7yHw3omwXjw4B-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5IRpIfnNfg7yHw3omwXjw4B.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: coldwell banker thompson real estate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Property details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Specs: <\/strong>3 beds, 4 baths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique features: <\/strong>Energy-efficient ICF foundation, dual natural gas fireplaces, and a glass-railed entertainer&#8217;s deck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This impeccably crafted 2023 build on the Muskoka River offers a sophisticated open-concept design with floor-to-ceiling windows and three spacious bedrooms, each featuring its own private ensuite. Perfectly positioned for both relaxation and adventure, the property combines high-end modern finishes with direct access to 40 miles of boating on the Huntsville four-lake chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/kinmount-on-real-estate\/4-clover-crt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 Clover Crt &#8211; Kinmount, ON<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sW570ndbK4VEheIrTkfRXLGwXSNVjw5Zd0R1kOvoT49RCJrPaj-750x421.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sW570ndbK4VEheIrTkfRXLGwXSNVjw5Zd0R1kOvoT49RCJrPaj-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sW570ndbK4VEheIrTkfRXLGwXSNVjw5Zd0R1kOvoT49RCJrPaj-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sW570ndbK4VEheIrTkfRXLGwXSNVjw5Zd0R1kOvoT49RCJrPaj-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sW570ndbK4VEheIrTkfRXLGwXSNVjw5Zd0R1kOvoT49RCJrPaj.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: Re\/Max Hallmark Peggy Hill Group Realty Brokerage<br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LX-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LX-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LX-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LX-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LX.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: Re\/Max Hallmark Peggy Hill Group Realty Brokerage<br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Property details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Specs: <\/strong>7 beds, 5 baths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique features: <\/strong>9.9 HP motor limit for a quiet lake environment, zero-step level entry to the water, and a secondary basement kitchenette<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Built in 2009, this expansive 1.6-acre retreat features a massive seven-bedroom layout with a walk-out basement designed for hosting large groups. Positioned on a peaceful, motor-restricted lake, the home offers a rare level-entry landscape that ensures easy access from the driveway straight to the water\u2019s edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/bracebridge-on-real-estate\/167-santas-village-rd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">167 Santas Village Rd &#8211; Bracebridge, ON<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DOL2z5I7A-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DOL2z5I7A-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DOL2z5I7A-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DOL2z5I7A-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DOL2z5I7A.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: SUTTON GROUP QUANTUM REALTY INC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CAy2R5Y9YGHCXEsNbTocTMiYPAamYzNZWdOkwm6o2ADA71H7OB870L4BOZfIsQm6RTpgiXW7zYUoOEfp5OqkTcfK51bY3UMYMd-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CAy2R5Y9YGHCXEsNbTocTMiYPAamYzNZWdOkwm6o2ADA71H7OB870L4BOZfIsQm6RTpgiXW7zYUoOEfp5OqkTcfK51bY3UMYMd-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CAy2R5Y9YGHCXEsNbTocTMiYPAamYzNZWdOkwm6o2ADA71H7OB870L4BOZfIsQm6RTpgiXW7zYUoOEfp5OqkTcfK51bY3UMYMd-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CAy2R5Y9YGHCXEsNbTocTMiYPAamYzNZWdOkwm6o2ADA71H7OB870L4BOZfIsQm6RTpgiXW7zYUoOEfp5OqkTcfK51bY3UMYMd-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CAy2R5Y9YGHCXEsNbTocTMiYPAamYzNZWdOkwm6o2ADA71H7OB870L4BOZfIsQm6RTpgiXW7zYUoOEfp5OqkTcfK51bY3UMYMd.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: SUTTON GROUP QUANTUM REALTY INC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Property details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Specs: <\/strong>3 beds, 2 baths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique features: <\/strong>Dual-system heating (propane and electric), a cedar-lined storage closet, and multiple walk-outs to an expansive elevated river-view balcony.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This artistically designed riverfront estate near downtown Bracebridge offers direct boat access to the prestigious big three: Lakes Muskoka, Rosseau, and Joseph. Following a massive renovation and addition in 2014, the home features expansive south-facing views and a refined, stone-lined entrance that perfectly blends luxury with its natural surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/buckhorn-on-real-estate\/trent-lakes\/170-hill-dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">170 Hill Dr &#8211; Buckhorn, ON<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KpnOsqcyF3lx0j4jjVKSyEf6mylgieY31vZUpXgf-750x422.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KpnOsqcyF3lx0j4jjVKSyEf6mylgieY31vZUpXgf-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KpnOsqcyF3lx0j4jjVKSyEf6mylgieY31vZUpXgf-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KpnOsqcyF3lx0j4jjVKSyEf6mylgieY31vZUpXgf-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KpnOsqcyF3lx0j4jjVKSyEf6mylgieY31vZUpXgf.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: re\/max hallmark eastern realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tPEPXnGLai98sxhIY8lO7kPO-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tPEPXnGLai98sxhIY8lO7kPO-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tPEPXnGLai98sxhIY8lO7kPO-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tPEPXnGLai98sxhIY8lO7kPO-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tPEPXnGLai98sxhIY8lO7kPO.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: re\/max hallmark eastern realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Property details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Specs: <\/strong>4 beds, 3 baths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique features:<\/strong> boathouse with an integrated marine railway, a detached three-car garage, and township-maintained road access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Perched on a rare point lot with 380 feet of private shoreline, this year-round retreat offers panoramic water views from every room. The property is designed for hosting, featuring a main residence filled with natural light and a unique two-story boathouse with a private guest bunkie above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding Your Place in Nature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding your dream home is about more than just a floor plan; it\u2019s about finding a landscape that fits your pace of life. The most-viewed homes of 2025 reflect a growing desire for attainable nature and quiet retreats, where the priority is fresh air, privacy, and authentic cottage experiences over big-city bustle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re searching for your own home in cottage country, make sure to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">explore our listings here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zoocasa users searched for properties across all of North America this year, but the 2025 results reveal a clear winner: the classic cottage retreat. Whether these high-traffic listings represent serious buyers or simply the ultimate in &#8220;waterfront window shopping,&#8221; it\u2019s obvious that escaping to nature was at the top of everyone\u2019s wishlist. 100 Rumballs Island [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":132,"featured_media":39945,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1111,1268,1194],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39934","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canada","category-cottage","category-home-featured"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Cottage Comeback: Our Most Viewed Homes of 2025 | Zoocasa Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dreaming of a lakefront escape? 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