A Modern Home on Top of the Beaver Valley with Direct Access to the Bruce Trail.
Summary: Find sanctuary in our beautiful modern home, tucked into a swath of conservation land that hugs the edge of the escarpment just north of Lake Eugenia. Hop on the Bruce Trail directly from the front of our property, where you can hike along a Zen-like path to a valley lookout, through an old growth forest, and alongside rocky crevasses, following a delightful loop that brings you across a meadow to our back door. If you are feeling more ambitious, hook onto one of the longer branches that will take you down to Hogg's Falls or across to Old Baldy. Once you are back home, enjoy the feeling of being outdoors as you cook up dinner, have a fireside read, or relax in the wood fired sauna before tucking in for a restful night's sleep.
The Space We designed and built GlasHaus as a place to escape to from the bustle of our careers, though it has since become our permanent winter home. The space can comfortably accomodate two couples or a small family. It includes a modern kitchen with induction cooktop and convection range, an incredible living space that places you in the midst of the outdoors, and a cozy master suite - with a Queen size bed that shares the gorgeous view of grass and forest. Walk down the floating staircase to the lower level and you'll find a comfortable recreation room, second bedroom and bath, along with a convenient home office space complete with desk and ethernet connection for remote work or just surfing the web. Plus, there are full laundry facilities. Note that 2025 is the first year we are renting GlasHaus.
Top Amenities 52" 4K Ultra HD Smart TV so you can login and enjoy your favourite programs WiFi: Rural Net Airfiber Advanced Induction stovetop with convection oven nestled into a super efficient kitchen space with a big view all around. Original Art and Sculpture Piano: 1959 (Cincinnati era) Baldwin 6'4" Grand (This is a beautiful instrument that should only be played with permission). Very private home office space with ethernet connection Sunlit deck with patio furniture & BBQ STUV 30 rotating wood stove with 3 operating modes Wood Fired Sauna with Cold Shower Furniture grade hardwood at 5% moisture content supplied for firewood
Access You can access the full house, deck, yard, & sauna. We keep our most precious items in a locked storage room that is out of sight, but as you'll see, this special place is lived in with joy and a passion for beautiful things, including treasured antiques, artist original photographic prints, and sculptures. Everything has its story. Parking can easily accommodate a few cars or pick-ups. We are directly off the main road into the valley, just a two hour drive north from Toronto or 90 minutes from the K-W area, giving you convenient access to all that the Valley has to offer and more.
What's Nearby: While there are endless choices for hiking or cycling right outside our door, you'll want to take your car (or motorcycle) to visit nearby shopping, restaurants, mountain bike trails, and so much more. Lake Eugenia and the Falls conservation area is just a few minutes south of us. A quick jaunt north down the mountain brings you to the cute hamlet of Kimberley with its funky General Store and popular restaurants, including Justin's Oven and Heart's. If you continue north you'll enjoy a beautiful drive through the valley, a world heritage biosphere. Bring your canoe or kayaks and we'll point you to the best access spots on the Beaver River, where you can paddle for hours undisturbed. Or carry on to trendy Clarksburgh and Thornbury where you'll find galleries, shopping, and find dining, right on the shore of Georgian Bay. Want more? In little over 30 minutes you can take a short cut over the escarpment where you'll find Blue Mountain Resort and the beautiful town of Collingwood to explore.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Grey Highlands
Located in Grey Highlands, this holiday home is in a rural area. Beaver Valley Ski Club and Georgian Hills Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eugenia Falls Conservation Area and Old Baldy Conservation Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Eugenia Falls Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
Beaver Valley Ski Club - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
Old Baldy Conservation Area - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
Artsonten - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 25 min drive
Marilynne - 21 min drive
Big Cheese Pizza - 21 min drive
Champ Burger - 19 min drive
Valley Espresso Co. - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is A Modern Home on Top of the Beaver Valley with Direct Access to the Bruce Trail. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at A Modern Home on Top of the Beaver Valley with Direct Access to the Bruce Trail.?
As of 27 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Modern Home on Top of the Beaver Valley with Direct Access to the Bruce Trail. on 20 June 2025 start from NZ$491, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at A Modern Home on Top of the Beaver Valley with Direct Access to the Bruce Trail.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is A Modern Home on Top of the Beaver Valley with Direct Access to the Bruce Trail. located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Eugenia Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Beaver Valley Ski Club and Eugenia Falls Conservation Area. Old Baldy Conservation Area and Duncan Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Robert Shepherd
We're from a small town in Ontario where we raised our children and worked as health professionals. Once the children had all headed off to university and beyond, we purchased a lot on top of the Beaver Valley where we built a winter home that we could escape to in the winters.
Why they chose this property
We liked how the GlasHaus property was snuggled into a large parcel of conservation land right on the edge of the Beaver Valley. It offered us an opportunity to design and build something unique that could take advantage of a setting that was overflowing with beauty. We also liked that it was adjacent to the Bruce Trail, and that it was within a short drive to the Beaver River, not to mention countless bike trails, cross country ski trails and downhill clubs and resorts.
What makes this property unique
GlasHaus was designed to be a compact and comfortable space with a modern look and feel. It was built to take advantage of a beautiful sloping southwest orientation that provides views across a small meadow to the nearby old growth forest. As the name suggests, close to half of the wall space is glass, providing occupants with the feeling that they are nestled in the changing scenes outside. Inside, a STUV fireplace and radiant heat from the concrete floors keeps things cozy in winter, and a heat pump provides air conditioning in the warmer seasons. Most of the accents and trim were crafted by me from rift sawn white oak, including the floating staircase that takes you from the open concept first floor to a cozy lower level. Though it was meant to be a bit of an experiment, we have enjoyed GlasHaus so much that it has become our permanent winter home.