Picturesque School House Retreat

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A glass-top coffee table with a wooden frame, a vase with green foliage, and a decorative elephant figure.
A living room with a large wall clock, a wooden side table with a vase of flowers, and a white sofa.
A snow-covered building with a bell tower, surrounded by bare trees and snow-covered branches.
Two white Adirondack chairs and a small metal table set up on a grassy area with a campfire in the foreground.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, a chalkboard, and a window with white shutters.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Meaford, ON
  • Place, Beautiful Joe Conservation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Beautiful Joe Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Meaford Golf & Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Meaford

Located in Meaford, this cottage is in a rural area. Marsh Street Centre and Loft Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Meaford Hall Arts and Cultural Centre and Sheffield Park Black History & Cultural Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Map
Meaford, ON

What's nearby

  • Beautiful Joe Conservation Area - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Beautiful Joe Park - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Meaford Golf & Country Club - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Meaford Museum - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • beach near Meaford Skatepark - 10 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lovebird x Belle Marche - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Leeky Canoe Pub & Eatery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picturesque School House Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Picturesque School House Retreat?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Picturesque School House Retreat on 10 January 2027 start from NZ$1,034, 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 Picturesque School House Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Picturesque School House Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque School House Retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Picturesque School House Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Meaford Skatepark, Beautiful Joe Park and Meaford Public Library. Lake Huron and Georgian Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large, well-kept and unique historic property. Communication was excellent and any questions answered promptly. Plan your route as the entrance is easy to miss. Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alena was incredible and her place was very clean and I would def book again. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Interesting historical location. Comfortable. Farmers' markets nearby were nice; good pies. Quiet and relaxing. Great and large outdoor space. Lots of nearby scenic views and photo ops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, large property. Very private. The school house, while generally comfortable (living area nicely decorated), clean and functional as accommodations, is in need of some attention (e.g., one of the burners on the stove didn't work, screen doors didn't close well and latches were difficult, faucet taps were loose, etc). Expect somewhat rustic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A charming house

This property is full of character and history. It's in a very quiet area, close to the waterfront and small shops. A very large yard with plenty of room for children to play. Pleasant outdoor pavilion with BBQ and swing. Soft, clean bedding and towels. We had a lot of fun as a family with the school board. Please note: There's no real air-conditioning, but the large windows keep the house cool. C'est une propriété qui a beaucoup de cachet et rempli d'histoire. Elle est dans un secteur très tranquille et à proximité du bord de l'eau et des petits commerces. Une court très grande qui laisse de la place aux enfants pour s'amuser. Agréable pavillon extérieur avec BBQ et balançoire. Literie et serviette de bain douces et propre. Nous nous sommes bien amuser en famille avec le tableau d'école. À noter: Il n'y a pas de réelle climatisation par contre les grandes fenêtres qui rafraîchissent la maison.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historical Stay

My family was the first owner, 1969, of this one room school house. Rustic then, and a family retreat for 15 years. Upgraded now. Just interesting to have our daughters and a granddaughter to enjoy similar time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on Earth

Our stay was the most delightful and relaxing all thanks to the amazing location, build, atmosphere and character of this historical cottage. Very clean and thoughtfully designed to give the feeling of home. Plenty of amenities like extra towels, board games, fridge, stove, cooking supplies and more to ensure that everything needed for a enjoyable trip is present. Please don’t hesitate if thinking about staying at this location, you won’t regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An historic school house with much charm

A very nice stay in a unique renovated school house. Close to the ski resorts for skiing, the Scandinavian Spa and the small towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Peaceful

Beautiful property which is exactly as pictured/described. Main room has lots of natural light with large windows looking out onto property. It snowed while we were there and it was very relaxing to sit by the fire and look out to the snow covered trees. Kitchen is well stocked. We slept better at the cottage than at home, so much so that when we got home we realized how uncomfortable our own mattresses were compared to the cottage. Check in/ check out instructions were very clear and Alena was responsive to any inquiries. Very quiet area but close to Meaford. Definitely plan on coming back to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

The School House was great! Everything as advertised and the owner Alena was very sweet and helpful. Wifi worked great so it was an awesome place to work remotely. And the blackboards were great to work out some ideas!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good home base for our golf trip

Property was clean and comfortable. Coffee maker didn’t work so had to just pour hot water through it. Could use a hanging rack in the upstairs bedroom or something to put your suitcase on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm and relaxing

Very calm, relaxe, out of beated trails. Very Nice backyard to read and relaxe. An hour drive to main attractions. Perfect for a famiily. Only downside, not a lot of hot water.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vacation 2020

This is a beautiful property just outside the town of Meaford. Essentially a turn of the century schoolhouse updated with modern amenities while retaining it's country charm. Beautiful 2+ acres of field and trees; plenty of shade and play space for the kids. Outdoor gazebo with dining table and BBQ for diner time meals. Quiet, secluded and peaceful, but within 10 minutes of beaches, tourist attractions and restaurants. Alena was prompt with answers to all our questions. An ideal spot for a family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2020
Thank you Hugh for a lovely review, it was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Have an amazing rest of the summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well organized, clean and logical. High cleanup fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location - close and far enough away from all that you need

Was on a motorcycle trip with 3 other friends and this location was perfect for our landing each day. It was close enough to all the amenities you could want (shopping; hiking; beach and activities) yet far enough away to give you the true cottage appeal. Price was right too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Sandy's husband and his friends were perfect guests ... easy to communicate with throughout the process and respectful of the place they left it just the way they found it. I'd welcome them back again anytime.
Archival

8/10 Good

Relaxing.

We stayed at the schoolhouse while skiing at Blue. The property is a 20 minute drive from the mtn not really near anybody. We turned on the fireplace and relaxed for three days. It snowed two days to add to the vacation so a good time was had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
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