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Unique Thornbury Riverfront: In town, 0 traffic, walk to everything
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 592.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Thornbury, ON
- Thornbury Harbour5 min walk
- Lora Bay Golf Club6 min drive
- Blue Mountain Beach8 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
main bathroom
Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master ensuite bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Unique Thornbury Riverfront: In town, 0 traffic, walk to everything
FULL SKI SEASON or MINIMUM 30 nights REST OF YEAR. Sweet cottage across from Thornbury yacht harbour on cul de sac, 5 min. walk to downtown. Vaulted ceilings, quartz countertop, gas fireplace, upgraded fixtures and thoughtful design to maximize space and views of the river, harbour and bay.
Features include:
- Secluded Master suite with walkout to deck, Ensuite bath with double vanity, shower, heated slate floor
- 2 more small Bedrooms (1 double bed; 1 single-over-double bunkbed) share the 4-piece main bath
- Quartz countertops in sunny kitchen with stainless steel island open to living/dining
- Convenient kitchen access to gas bar-b-q under skylit roof
- Cozy gas fireplace
- Economical gas heat and on-demand hot water
- Walkouts to expansive deck with harbour, river and Bay views
- Small shed with power and workbench for ski-tuning, bike storage
- 0 traffic cul-de-sac (where Cottage Ave ends at Beaver River)
*** Utilities (gas, hydro, water / sewer, unlimited wifi) and optional snow removal are EXTRA. Grass cutting IS included. ***
Perfect location close to 'everything'!
- FISH the Beaver River from your backyard
- RUN/WALK/CYCLE the 35 km Georgian Trail (3 min. from your door)
- ROAD or MOUNTAIN BIKE challenging escarpment roads or local wooded trails
- STROLL upriver to the fish ladder, dam and mill pond (5min.)
- SWIM from Little River or Bayview Park beach or the harbour pier, 5 min. walk
- PLAY TENNIS at Bayview Park public courts, basically 'across the street' 2 min. walk
- PADDLE the Beaver River or Georgian Bay (17 ft canoe, paddles and 2 PFDs provided)
- SAIL from the harbour across the footbridge, 2 min. walk
- BROWSE & BUY local artists at the Loft gallery or in ‘arts-burg' (Clarksburg)
- TASTE Thornbury Cider (10min. walk) or wines at Georgian Hills or Coffin Ridge wineries
- DINE at Fabbrica, the Mill, Bruce, Winnifred’s, Sterling’s, the Orchid, the Corner, etc.
- SAVOUR cinnamon buns at Thornbury Bakery, artisinal breads and cheeses from The Cheese Gallery, fair trade coffee at Ashanti
- GOLF Lora Bay's Raven, Georgian Bay private club or several other courses nearby
- HIKE the Bruce Trail (10 min. drive to Kolapore; many other access points/ lookouts)
- CLIMB/ SPELUNK/CAVE the Niagara Escarpment
- SKI / SHRED/ TUBE Blue Mountain (Village at Blue 15 min; private ski club Georgian Peaks 7 min. drive) or CROSS country ski the escarpment at Kolapore
- UNWIND at Scandanavie Spa (15 min. drive)
- EXPERIENCE a variety of events year-round in town or at 'Village at Blue' resort * 15 min. drive
* The Village at Blue is year-round pedestrian village resort offering skiing, snow boarding and tubing, Xtreme mountain biking, golf, rock climbing wall, spa, year-round water play area and more. Hotels, restaurants, shops and events (Eg. concerts, art shows, sports demonstrations, movie nights, etc. ) are described on their VILLAGEATBLUE website.
Features include:
- Secluded Master suite with walkout to deck, Ensuite bath with double vanity, shower, heated slate floor
- 2 more small Bedrooms (1 double bed; 1 single-over-double bunkbed) share the 4-piece main bath
- Quartz countertops in sunny kitchen with stainless steel island open to living/dining
- Convenient kitchen access to gas bar-b-q under skylit roof
- Cozy gas fireplace
- Economical gas heat and on-demand hot water
- Walkouts to expansive deck with harbour, river and Bay views
- Small shed with power and workbench for ski-tuning, bike storage
- 0 traffic cul-de-sac (where Cottage Ave ends at Beaver River)
*** Utilities (gas, hydro, water / sewer, unlimited wifi) and optional snow removal are EXTRA. Grass cutting IS included. ***
Perfect location close to 'everything'!
- FISH the Beaver River from your backyard
- RUN/WALK/CYCLE the 35 km Georgian Trail (3 min. from your door)
- ROAD or MOUNTAIN BIKE challenging escarpment roads or local wooded trails
- STROLL upriver to the fish ladder, dam and mill pond (5min.)
- SWIM from Little River or Bayview Park beach or the harbour pier, 5 min. walk
- PLAY TENNIS at Bayview Park public courts, basically 'across the street' 2 min. walk
- PADDLE the Beaver River or Georgian Bay (17 ft canoe, paddles and 2 PFDs provided)
- SAIL from the harbour across the footbridge, 2 min. walk
- BROWSE & BUY local artists at the Loft gallery or in ‘arts-burg' (Clarksburg)
- TASTE Thornbury Cider (10min. walk) or wines at Georgian Hills or Coffin Ridge wineries
- DINE at Fabbrica, the Mill, Bruce, Winnifred’s, Sterling’s, the Orchid, the Corner, etc.
- SAVOUR cinnamon buns at Thornbury Bakery, artisinal breads and cheeses from The Cheese Gallery, fair trade coffee at Ashanti
- GOLF Lora Bay's Raven, Georgian Bay private club or several other courses nearby
- HIKE the Bruce Trail (10 min. drive to Kolapore; many other access points/ lookouts)
- CLIMB/ SPELUNK/CAVE the Niagara Escarpment
- SKI / SHRED/ TUBE Blue Mountain (Village at Blue 15 min; private ski club Georgian Peaks 7 min. drive) or CROSS country ski the escarpment at Kolapore
- UNWIND at Scandanavie Spa (15 min. drive)
- EXPERIENCE a variety of events year-round in town or at 'Village at Blue' resort * 15 min. drive
* The Village at Blue is year-round pedestrian village resort offering skiing, snow boarding and tubing, Xtreme mountain biking, golf, rock climbing wall, spa, year-round water play area and more. Hotels, restaurants, shops and events (Eg. concerts, art shows, sports demonstrations, movie nights, etc. ) are described on their VILLAGEATBLUE website.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Additional fee applies
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Thornbury
Located in The Blue Mountains, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Blue Mountain Ski Resort and Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Eddie Bush Memorial Arena or Collingwood Eddie Bush Memorial Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Thornbury, ON
What's nearby
- Thornbury Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Lora Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
- Blue Mountain Beach - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
- Blue Mountain Ski Resort - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
- Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain - 22 min drive - 20.3 km
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 13 min walk
- Circle K - 12 min drive
- The Mill Cafe - 8 min walk
- The Corner Cafe & Grill - 10 min walk
- Thornbury Bakery - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Dorothy and Tom
Hello! I live in Toronto with my husband Tom and our dog, Ollie. We both play in community orchestras and small ensembles so are tied to the city for rehearsals and concerts and can't use the cottage all the time ourselves. It's too perfect to sit empty - we make it available for others to enjoy.
Why they chose this property
We chose the area 25 years ago because it's a year-round, not just summer (or winter) recreational area and bought a log house about 10 minute drive out of town. We knew we'd always want a place here, but with less acreage and in town so we could park the car and walk to everything.
In 2008, we bought the cottage - a 1940's vintage fishermans hut that had been added onto by handymen over the years. We renovated then but in 2017, after selling our log house, we demolished all but the roof and totally rebuilt the cottage, maintaining the footprint which is grandfathered closer to the river than would be allowed for a new build.
In 2008, we bought the cottage - a 1940's vintage fishermans hut that had been added onto by handymen over the years. We renovated then but in 2017, after selling our log house, we demolished all but the roof and totally rebuilt the cottage, maintaining the footprint which is grandfathered closer to the river than would be allowed for a new build.
What makes this property unique
The location - right in town but with 0 traffic, on the water with river, bay and harbour views - is definitely unique.
It's a smartly designed little place that 'lives large' thanks to vaulted ceilings, clever use of space and a thoughtful layout (Eg. the master suite is very private, located off the kitchen and separated from the other 2 bedrooms and bath by the living/dining room).
While everything is brand new, the vintage original 1940's fisherman's cottage experience remains, with simple pleasures that change with the season:
the warmth of the fire, walking up the river bank to watch the salmon jumping up the fish ladder, the smell of fresh bread or cinnamon buns at Thornbury bakery, the crunch of an apple picked from a tree in the front yard, riding bikes from your door along the Georgian Trail to Collingwood or Meaford, jumping off the harbour pier with the kids in summer, a stroll up to the Mill, Bruce, Fabbrica (Mark McEwan restaurant) or the Dam Pub for dinner, the colourful sunset through the sailboat rigging, the calm of patient fishermen.
It's really a magical spot!
It's a smartly designed little place that 'lives large' thanks to vaulted ceilings, clever use of space and a thoughtful layout (Eg. the master suite is very private, located off the kitchen and separated from the other 2 bedrooms and bath by the living/dining room).
While everything is brand new, the vintage original 1940's fisherman's cottage experience remains, with simple pleasures that change with the season:
the warmth of the fire, walking up the river bank to watch the salmon jumping up the fish ladder, the smell of fresh bread or cinnamon buns at Thornbury bakery, the crunch of an apple picked from a tree in the front yard, riding bikes from your door along the Georgian Trail to Collingwood or Meaford, jumping off the harbour pier with the kids in summer, a stroll up to the Mill, Bruce, Fabbrica (Mark McEwan restaurant) or the Dam Pub for dinner, the colourful sunset through the sailboat rigging, the calm of patient fishermen.
It's really a magical spot!
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