The remote cottage featured in the steamy season finale of Heated Rivalry is officially accepting visitors, with the help of Airbnb.
In the season finale of the hit HBO series, rival players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey, take a romantic escape to a secluded cottage, amid public scrutiny about their relationship.
Now, fans can plan their own intimate visit, or group trip with friends, to that cottage — known as Barlochan Cottage — in Torrance, Ontario, Canada. Located on Walkers Point on the west shore of Lake Muskoka, the home will be available for rent on Airbnb starting March 3.
Described as “luxurious” and “modern,” the cottage features “almost 400 feet of private waterfront to enjoy those spectacular Muskoka sunsets,” according to the listing’s description.
The main level of the home includes an open concept kitchen with high ceilings, large windows and a walkout to the patio. Meanwhile, the dining room has a table perfect for eight people and a sitting area next to a wood fireplace.
There’s also the Muskoka room, featuring a walkout to the patio and TV, and the Rec room, which has a large TV and three theatre chairs. The cottage comes with three bathrooms and three bedrooms, all of which have a queen-size bed.
Guests will have the opportunity to use kayaks, canoes, and the home’s outdoor fire pit. They also have boating access to the “Big 3” Muskoka Lakes — Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Joseph.
The season one finale of Heated Rivalry is centered on the secluded summer home, with the episode even titled “The Cottage.” That space is also the setting of a pivotal scene where Shane’s father catches him and Ilya kissing, prompting Shane to come out as gay to his parents.
Based on the book series by Rachel Reid, Heated Rivalry follows rival players Shane and Ilya during the beginning of their secret fling. The relationship later grows into a years-long affair as they struggle to navigate their true feelings for each other. In the show, the cottage is located in Montreal and owned by Shane’s family.
The Canadian show has become a phenomenon since its release in the US and Canada late last year. It landed in the U.K. on HBO in January and has continued to grow its audience by over 100 percent since the final episode aired in December.
Along with the story itself, the show has generated huge interest over its soundtrack, which includes a much-discussed club scene that uses the 2002 hit “All the Things She Said” by t.A.T.u as well as a recent cover version by British producer Harrison.
While the next season won’t be released until 2027, director Jacob Tierney has assured fans he won’t change his approach to making it, including how he chooses the soundtrack. Appearing on The Independent’s Good Vibrations podcast earlier this month, Tierney responded to a question about online anxiety from fans, who have expressed concern that the show’s success might change the look, sound or feel of the show for the next season.
“Here’s the thing, I can reassure everyone – I really don’t have a lot more money for season two,” Tierney said. “It’s not gonna change philosophically – imagine it just opens with ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ [by The Rolling Stones] or some billion-dollar song… we will not be able to afford anything like that.”
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