The Muskoka region is often referred to as "Cottage Country" because of the large number of vacation cottages and/or cabins that are located in the area. Originally most of the cottages were small, single level dwellings that had lake access, running water, sanitation facilities and very little else. They were "summer properties" unsuited to year round use. Over the years, this has changed. Many of the original cottages/cabins have been demolished and new, much larger houses have been built in their places complete with furnaces, TVs, air conditioning, and all the modern conveniences.
The Hamblin cabins in Muskoka are throwbacks. They do have electricity, running water, and sanitation facilities. However they are still single storied, small, and relatively rustic. The main cabin started life as part of a planned group of three cottages on the Lake of Bays across the road from the Forest Creek Golf Links. Since the lane leading to the cottages had a sign that said "Not a Road", the cottages were quickly referred to as #1 NotARoad, #2 NotARoad, or #3 NotARoad. Sadly, the Forest Creek Golf Links are no more, but some of the cottages/cabins of NotARoad still persevere.