Now everyone can go to the cabin.
Shane Hollander's (Hudson Williams) cabin, featured in the season finale of the HBO Max hit “Heated Rivalry,” will be available for rent starting March 3 at 9 a.m. Pacific Time, according to a statement from Airbnb. Accommodation at Lake Muskoka can be booked for 248.10 CAD (about US$180) per night, an homage to Shane and Ilya's (Connor Storrie) jersey numbers, 24 and 81.
Barlochan Cottage will host four early access bookings from May 8-10, May 16-18, May 22-24 and May 29-31, before opening for regular bookings, and the property will be listed exclusively on Airbnb.
“Every great story deserves the perfect setting. Airbnb is inviting guests to the Barlochan Cabin, which has captivated screens big and small this winter, allowing fans to book and experience the real-life private retreat on the shores of Lake Muskoka,” Airbnb wrote.
In “Heated Rivalry,” Shane and Ilya escape to the cabin during the offseason for a private, romantic getaway while the couple hides their relationship from the public. Ilya agrees to attend after being inspired by a fellow hockey player, Scott (François Arnaud), who publicly came out after winning the hockey championship in episode 5. As Scott kisses his teammate on live television, Ilya calls Shane to tell him he's coming to the cabin.
“That's then part of the structure of giving 5 that big rom-com movie star ending. [Arnaud]so we can have a peaceful ending with Shane and Ilya,” series creator Jacob Tierney told Entertainment Weekly in December.
At the cabin, Shane and Ilya confess their love for each other, swim in the lake, and watch the sunsets on Lake Muskoka. According to the listing, the three-bedroom cabin features nearly 400 feet of private waterways, outdoor activities like kayaks and canoes, and an exercise room.
Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander in the “Heated Rivalry” season 1 finale.
(Sabrina Lantos/HBO)
Airbnb also noted that “travelers were eager to embark on their own private cabin getaway,” with property searches in Muskoka up 40% since the finale aired in late December.
“Heated Rivalry” became a cultural phenomenon this winter despite the project's small budget. The show, based on the “Game Changers” book series by Rachel Reid, was produced by Bell Media’s Crave in Canada. After HBO Max licensed the show, fans flocked to the series, averaging 10.6 million viewers per episode in the US, according to Warner Bros. Discovery.
So while “Heated Rivalry” fans wait for the second season, which will premiere in spring 2027, they will now be able to take their own trip to the cabin.
