If you’ve watched Crave’s hit series Heated Rivalry, you already know the directive: come to the cottage. Since its premiere in late 2026, the story of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov has sent tidal waves through pop culture. What many may not realize is that the show’s most memorable scenes were filmed at a real Muskoka retreat: Barlochan Cottage, tucked away at the end of a quiet country road on Lake Muskoka.