Fans of the queer hit series “Heated Rivalry” now have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to step into the shoes of their on-screen favorites. The so-called Barlochan Cottage, the iconic cabin from the emotional first season of the beloved hockey romance series, is officially released for rent on Airbnb and has been bookable online since March 3. Here are the key details.
The series “Heated Rivalry” has exploded into a global phenomenon since its late-2025 debut. In the finale of the first season, Barlochan Cottage serves as a retreat for rival ice hockey pros Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams, 25) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie, 26), whose relationship deepens there in unexpected ways. The scenes tied to it have turned the cottage and the Lake Muskoka region into a pilgrimage site for fans. Through Airbnb, fans can now book this cinematic backdrop in real life.
Barlochan Cottage from “Heated Rivalry”: Location and Amenities
The Barlochan Cottage sits on the picturesque Lake Muskoka in Ontario, Canada, about a two-hour drive north of Toronto. The three-story vacation home features generous, sunlit spaces, multiple bedrooms, and direct lake access via a private dock. It’s perfect for a romantic escape or a nature-filled retreat. The architecture blends modern conveniences with rustic charm: open-concept kitchens, cozy living rooms with fireplaces, and sweeping lake views.
Booking Details and Special Features
According to the rental platform, the cottage will initially be available only for a limited number of weekend stays in May before it moves to the regular booking calendar. The opening price is CAD 248.10 per night (roughly €155) — a deliberately chosen nod to the jersey numbers of the two leads, Shane (24) and Ilya (81), which play a central role in the series’ plot.
Renting out filming locations like Barlochan Cottage underscores the importance of pop-culture sites for travelers. In the weeks after the show’s premiere, the Muskoka region saw a noticeable uptick in searches for vacation homes, as more fans sought a retreat similar to Barlochan Cottage. Now that the famous series house itself is available to rent, this trend is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
