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Private waterfront home with fire pit on shore ... perfect for family gatherings

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Great room dining area; table seats 14
Modern, fully equipped kitchen; extra fridge in garage
Bedroom on main floor
Master bedroom with ensuite in loft
Recreation room on lower level, outdoor access

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Keppel Croft Gardens
  • Place, Cobble Beach Golf Links
  • Place, Bruce's Caves Conservation Area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Common area 2

4 Single Beds

Loft Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower northwest

1 Queen Bed

Lower southwest

1 Queen Bed

Main northwest

1 Queen Bed

Main southwest

1 Queen Bed

Recreation room

3 Double Futons

3 bathrooms

Lower washroom

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Main washroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private waterfront home with fire pit on shore ... perfect for family gatherings

RATES ARE BASED ON FOUR PERSONS occupying the Retreat.
Each additional person, including youth (half rate) are extra.
Children 5 and under are FREE (do NOT include them in your quote)

Available year-round with seasonal rates. SUMMER RENTALS (July/August) ARE FRIDAY-TO-FRIDAY WEEKLY ONLY.

It is our policy at New Year's, May and September long weekends, if there are no children in the group, that we rent to a maximum of EIGHT adults only.

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Welcome to Greystone Retreat on the shores of Georgian Bay. Ideal for relaxation, entertainment and enjoyment.... a place to share with family and friends for any reason, any season or any occasion.

Privacy and comfort on a one-acre property with peaceful surroundings. 148' of frontage on the shores of Georgian Bay.

With 3 floors, 5 bedrooms, 3 washrooms, large dining table and recreation room, 2 large outdoor decks with patio furniture. Greystone Retreat is perfect for 10 adult guests and, with children, accommodates up to 16 total guests. Your dog is also welcome (2 maximum).

If your group is larger, contact us.

WE SPECIALIZE IN FAMILY GATHERINGS

Great for Honeymoons, Christmas, New Years, family & friendship reunions and other celebrations. Ideal for small meetings, seminars, private retreats and conferences. Wireless internet* throughout.

We welcome scrap bookers, quilters, hikers, kayakers, birders and bicycling enthusiasts (secure garage for equipment). Beautiful recreational hiking trails (over 17km mowed) with 5 privies/outhouses on our private 430 acre managed forest and wildlife/nature reserve located next door. Trails are mowed in summer and groomed in winter for cross-country skiing and snowshoes.

Golf courses (3 within 15 minutes) including Cobble Beach, downhill skiing, and snowboarding nearby (Blue Mountain, Talisman less than 1 hour).

Use of canoe, SUP and 2 children's kayaks and paddles. 6 adult PFDs supplied. Bring your own boat. Launch 6km and dock your boat at our home next door.

Groups Passing Through Area ...

Are you a member of a bicycling, kayaking, hiking or birding group in our area and looking for a place to stay as a central hub for exploring? Greystone Retreat is ideal. Private lockable garage for gear.

You are welcome to explore our private 430+ acre nature reserve and managed forest with 17 km of trails on adjacent property. Please be respectful, stay on marked trails, leave only footprints, take only photos and memories. Map is supplied in your welcome package.

Entrance, with parking, opposite Greystone Retreat. All trails are created and maintained by the owners of Greystone Retreat.

NO hunting and NO motorized vehicles at any time on any of our trails or nature/wildlife reserve.

Summer activities include: swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, picnics, campfires. Two golf courses within 15 minutes' drive (many more in the area). Many natural sights nearby: caves, waterfalls, cliffs, beaches; close to the Bruce Trail.

Winter activities: snowshoe, cross-country ski on our trails; we also have 2 great toboggan hills for kids and kids-at-heart.

Requests for additional services such as cleaning, catering, decorating for a special occasion can be arranged.

HOUSE RULES:
No smoking inside
Pets are allowed
No parties or events
No guests other than those listed on application (completed before arrival)
Primary renter must be 25 or older
Minimum rental is 2 nights, except for high season (summer: July/Aug) when it is 7 nights Friday-to-Friday only

Quiet time is 11pm to 7am in keeping with local bylaws

Upon booking VRBO reserves, but does not charge the 'security/damage deposit' in case of any damage. There is a late departure ($50 fee + $50/hour) and/or missing/broken items that could be deducted from your deposit. Normally, in over 25 years of renting, there are no charges.

* Internet is 'rural' which means it is much slower than you are likely used to. We have the best internet available for our area.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are always welcome at our property :)
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
More than 2 dogs? Contact us
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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
This property accepts cash
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kemble

Located in Georgian Bluffs, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indian Falls Conservation Area and Bruce's Caves Conservation Area, while Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum and Billy Bishop Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Keppel Croft Gardens and Story Book Park. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
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Georgian Bluffs, ON

What's nearby

  • Keppel Croft Gardens - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Cobble Beach Golf Links - 12 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Indian Falls Conservation Area - 18 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Bruce's Caves Conservation Area - 19 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre - 25 min drive - 30.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪1 Cottage, 1 Girl, 10 Men. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Country Style - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Rockford Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private waterfront home with fire pit on shore ... perfect for family gatherings pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private waterfront home with fire pit on shore ... perfect for family gatherings?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private waterfront home with fire pit on shore ... perfect for family gatherings?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private waterfront home with fire pit on shore ... perfect for family gatherings?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private waterfront home with fire pit on shore ... perfect for family gatherings located?

This family-friendly Georgian Bluffs holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Keppel Croft Gardens and Cobble Beach Golf Links are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Greystone Retreat, Annex and/or Bunkie (Manager: Susan)

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My husband and I live in our retirement home next door to the Retreat and enjoy the gorgeous waterfront daily.

We both enjoy a variety of hobbies (bird watching, hiking, cycling, gardening, woodworking, etc) and are kept busy maintaining our 430 acre wildlife/nature reserve across the road from the Retreat.

Each year we develop a 'winter project' as well starting all our annual flowers and vegetables from seed in our greenhouse.

Why they chose this property

When this property originally, and conveniently, came on the market in May 2000, we bought it for easier access to next door.

Then, after we'd invested substantially in upgrading the house interior and the lawns/gardens, we were inspired to offer it as a vacation rental property.

Susan built a website, uploaded it and we shared the property with our first guests from England the August long weekend of 2000. We have been renting it ever since.

We truly enjoy meeting the wide variety of guests who have rented from us over the decades ... and sharing our wildlife/nature reserve with them

What makes this property unique

The views (sun and moon rises over the Bay; everchanging skies and water)
The peace, quiet and tranquility of the area
The wildlife/nature reserve across the road that we proudly steward

Imagine everyone sitting quietly sitting around a campfire under a clear starry sky listening to the waves lapping on the shoreline ... there a very few comparable experiences of nature at its finest

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