Real-Life ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage to Rent on Airbnb—Courtesy of Shane and Ilya

Eager fans of “Scorched by Rivalry” left wanting another dose of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov will get a chance to step into the shoes of the infamous HBO Max cast by renting the iconic cabin that served as the backdrop for the emotional finale of the hit hockey series.

This place, known as Barlochan Cottage and located on the edge of Lake Muskoka in Canada, is exactly like the show, where the main character, Shane, is played. Hudson Williamsand Ilya, who is played Connor Storriestrengthen their love story during a two-week getaway.

Now, the same home is set to open its doors to “hot-spotted” fans from around the world when it goes live on Airbnb as a vacation rental, and early bookings will be made available on March 3 at 12 pm ET.

The cottage can be booked for $248.10 CAD per night—about $181 USD—a price that was set as a nod to the jersey numbers worn by the show’s lead characters: 24 for Shane and 18 for Ilya.

“Every good story deserves a good setting,” Airbnb said in a statement about the listing. “Airbnb invites guests to Barlochan Cottage—which has graced the big and small screens this winter—allowing fans to book and experience a real-life private retreat on the shores of Lake Muskoka.

“Rooted in the Canadian tradition of cottage life, this warm, modern home is built with privacy as a cornerstone, where architectural details flow in harmony with the surroundings to create a safe space to transition and become one with nature.

“Opening its doors for the first time exclusively on Airbnb, a select number of guests can book a cottage for a weekend stay this summer, an invitation to get away from the noise and embrace an off-grid escape designed to slow down, and reconnect.”

While the cottage the will open for “regular bookings” sometime later this year, Airbnb is initially offering reservations for four Ontario homestay weekends: May 8-10, May 16-18, May 22-24, and May 29-31.

The property has become the source of much interest after it was revealed that Shane’s “hot competition” looking house was actually a real estate – albeit in Muskoka as well. not Montreal, which is the location given to the series and the book that inspired it.

Reviewers have praised the six-episode series, while social media has been flooded with posts dedicated to the actors and their on-screen characters, as well as Shane and Ilya’s Canadian love nest.

The series, based on the book of the same name by Rachel Reid and premiered on November 28 on the streaming site, it reached its climax at the end of Season 1, when its two characters got a chance to experience what a real relationship between them might look like.

Despite being described as a “tiny house,” this three-bedroom property is much larger than the living space most Americans would imagine when they think of that term — with Reid previously revealing that the term means something very different in Canada than it does in the US.

“By tiny house, we mean mansion,” Reid joked during an appearance on the “Late Night Scrolling” podcast. “Most Americans, including my editor, were very confused by the word ‘cottage’ when I wrote this book.

“If it’s the second place you hang out, it’s a cottage. … It’s very Canadian.”

When it came to finding a cottage/large house for the show, a winner emerged in the form of a stunning lakeside residence designed by an architect.Trevor McIvor.

The home comes complete with an expansive floor plan accented by high ceilings, natural wood tones, and beautifully detailed large floor-to-ceiling windows.

Inside, there are plush chairs and a cozy fireplace to snuggle up to.

The building was built for a client of the unnamed McIvor firm, which says on its website that the owners were looking for “a small four-season home that lives close to Muskoka’s natural surroundings.”

The website notes that the property was built using a prefabricated structure made of Douglas fir—while other elements, such as the granite fireplace, were constructed from locally sourced materials.

Walls of windows help bring the outside in, no matter what the weather, with images that capture the perfect winter landscape amidst a snowy landscape.

In the case of Shane and Ilya, the cabin became a sanctuary for the summer as they enjoyed a break from hockey time and a chance to explore their feelings in private without the risk of being caught by one of their partners.

However, that bubble quickly pops when they are interrupted by Shane’s father, who accidentally walks in on the couple sharing a moment, forcing his son out of there.

Meanwhile, the show departs from the end of the book—choosing to finish the final pages of the novel, where Shane and Ilya make a plan to reveal their relationship to the world over a period of many years.

Instead, the series ends with a heartfelt conversation between Shane and Ilya and the former’s parents, where he reveals the truth about their relationship.

“This is what I’ve always built on,” the series creatorJacob Tierneyhe told EW. “The thing I noticed at some point was the difference between how big and loud episode 5 sounded, and how small and intimate episode 6 was, it was a big swing – but a swing had to be taken.

“That’s how this story ends, or the way I wanted it to end.

“First of all, ending with a press conference, ending with what amounts to a reveal, didn’t interest me. I think that’s a clear way of writing. [end it]the kind of epilogue-y energy that I don’t think we needed this time,” the creator added.

The creator noted that he wanted to replicate the feelings he had in the book but not the specific actions.

“What I remember hearing so clearly at the end of the book was, ‘I’m so glad they got to be happy,’ that I just wanted to stay with them and let them be happy. So that’s part of the plot of giving 5 that big star rom-com ending in Scott. [François Arnaud]to have a quiet ending with Shane and Ilya,” added Tierney.

It’s unclear if the cottage will appear in Season 2 of the series, which was confirmed earlier this year—and what Storrie has already said will be based on Reid’s follow-up book, “The Long Game.”

Both Storrie and Williams have confirmed that they will return for the second installment which will have six episodes although it is not known if they will play other characters from Season 1.

Tierney previously revealed that he plans to devote at least half of the show’s second season to Shane dating his partner, revealing in an episode of the “Loon Call” podcast that he felt the process needed to be captured on camera, rather than referenced.

“I’ll have to get Shane out of his team,” he said. “I can’t do that without a screen—you have to see it. You have to experience it for yourself. I knew as soon as I finished reading the book and took it apart. I have these circular rhythms.”

Whether Tierney chooses another commitment to the rest of the story in “The Long Game” is unknown; however, the description of the book notes that it is set several years after the original events.

“10 years. That’s when Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov saw each other. How long they kept their relationship a secret. From friends, family … from the league,” it read.

“If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share must remain a secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything? Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya asks if they are there. Intimacy, intimacy, even the danger that can come with being open about their relationship… Ilya wants it all.

“It’s time for them to decide what’s more important – hockey or love. It’s time to make the call.”