'Heated Rivalry' cottage now available to book on Airbnb
· Toronto Sun
Heated Rivalry superfans can now book the lakefront cottage in Muskoka, Ont., that appears on the hit series through Airbnb .
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Dubbed the “ Barlochan Cottage,” the retreat plays a pivotal role in the Crave hockey drama that follows a love affair between two players, Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), on rival teams.
The listing says the three-bedroom property is known “for its intimate, off‑the‑grid vibe ” and images show that it boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping views of a secluded forest setting.
A “ cozy living room is made for ginger‑ale‑and‑game nights,” the release adds, while the open kitchen invites guests to recreate familiar comfort dishes like “late‑night tuna melts, burger flips, and smoothie rituals.”
Renters will also have access to a private waterfront where they can enjoy Muskoka sunsets all summer long.
Pets are allowed, but visitors hoping to throw all-night parties are warned that they’ll have to turn the music down between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m.
Bookings open March 3 and a single night will set fans back $248.10 — a nod to Hollander and Rozanov’s jersey numbers on the show: 24 and 81.
To mark the occasion, Airbnb is making a donation for an undisclosed amount to the Children’s Foundation of Muskoka, which helps kids from economically disadvantaged homes in the area access sports, recreation and other opportunities.
On the show, the lodge is the spot where Hollander and Rozanov declare their love for one another as they contemplate a future together.
Heated Rivalry’s Ontario locations a boon for tourism
Earlier this year, as Heated Rivalry became a streaming phenomenon, Destination Ontario added several Hamilton buildings and businesses, as well as a couple of Toronto restaurants featured in the Crave production, to its list of “notable movie and TV show locations in Ontario.”
Steeltown restaurants featured in Heated Rivalry include upscale Italian eatery Ciao Bella in Corktown and Le Tambour Tavern on James St. N., while Joni Restaurant in The Annex and Lavelle’s downtown Toronto rooftop ambiance were also featured.
Hamilton’s historic Dundurn Castle overlooking Burlington Bay, First Ontario Concert Hall and the “Pink Tunnel” on Ferguson Ave. as well as Guelph’s Sleeman Centre — home of the Ontario Hockey League’s Guelph Storm — and the “ Barlochan Cottage ” were also used as filming locations.
“While Destination Ontario wasn’t involved in the production of Heated Rivalry , we anticipate that some of the featured locations could see increased interest and visitation,” Destination Ontario communications manager Liisa Sefton told The Canadian Press.
Heated Rivalry ’s popularity has also sparked theme nights at NHL games and inspired dance parties, trivia nights and watch parties across Canada.
The show’s stars were torchbearers for the Olympics and presenters at last month’s Golden Globe Awards. The show has also become a huge talking point among NHL players.
“Everyone is saying how great it is, I just haven’t seen it yet,” Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski told The Associated Press. “It’s definitely good for the sport of hockey. Whenever you can add more eyes to the game and have people talk about the game and talk about inclusivity, I think it’s just great for the sport.”
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said he binged the series in one night.
“I thought the storyline was very compelling and a lot of fun, because I could (see) where they were picking at things that we had in the past, whether it was (Olympics) in Sochi or the All-Star Game in Tampa. It was very well done,” Bettman told reporters in Washington last month.
Bettman also credited Heated Rivalry with driving more viewers to the game.
In a blog post , SeatGeek said that the show had sparked interest among users of the site.
“ Heated Rivalry has certainly piqued interest in hockey and the NHL,” said Chris Leyden, SeatGeek’s Director of Category Marketing + Endorser Marketing. “We are seeing it both in terms of more people on SeatGeek shopping for NHL tickets, as well as a pretty notable increase in single ticket buyers as more people check out a game, often for the first time ever.”