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Royal Road Retreat ~ Cheesemaker’s Loft (sleeps 6 max)

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Royal Road Retreat (PEC)
A wooden staircase with a handrail, a landing with a white door, and a window with natural light.
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Milford, ON
  • Place, Exultet Estates
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandbanks Provincial Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Prince Edward County Lavender Farm
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Vineyard View Room

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Royal Road Retreat ~ Cheesemaker’s Loft (sleeps 6 max)

(STA licence #: 2019-0112)
Unplug, enjoy the fresh air & connect with nature!
Rural experience in wine country: vineyard property & Exultet Estates winery next door. 15 min drive south of Picton & 15 min drive from beaches at Sandbanks Provincial Park. (N.B - no wifi or A/C, but fans provided in all rooms.)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Remove outdoor shoes inside the house.
Do not flush paper products down the toilet as we are on a septic system - use lidded waste basket provided.
Pls turn all fans off when away for the day.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9678148
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Milford

Located in Prince Edward, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Sandbanks Provincial Park. Mariners Park Museum and Honey Pie Hives & Herbals are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Map
Milford, ON

What's nearby

  • Exultet Estates - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park - 22 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Sandbanks Provincial Park - 24 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Huff Estates Winery - 29 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Prince Edward County Lavender Farm - 42 min drive - 45.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Slake Brewing - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Long Dog Winery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Valley Springs - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Milford Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Vic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Road Retreat ~ Cheesemaker’s Loft (sleeps 6 max) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Royal Road Retreat ~ Cheesemaker’s Loft (sleeps 6 max)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Royal Road Retreat ~ Cheesemaker’s Loft (sleeps 6 max)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Road Retreat ~ Cheesemaker’s Loft (sleeps 6 max)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Royal Road Retreat ~ Cheesemaker’s Loft (sleeps 6 max) located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Exultet Estates and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lighthall Vineyards and Mariners Park Museum. Lake Ontario is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lia is an excellent host. Everything was clean and she was very responsive. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2026
Pleasure hosting you, you were great guests ! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This space was amazing! It was spotless, comfortable, and had a beautiful outdoor space. The host was incredibly accommodating and so kind. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Pleasure hosting you ! 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic short term rental next to a great vineyard with lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If you are looking for a quiet place to disconnect, relax, and recharge, this is the perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a small group looking to stay near the sights but off the beaten path

Beautiful and very responsive owner Lia made the booking, check-in and check-out process easy and quick. The property is gorgeous, with an incredible sunset from the patio and 15min to major breweries and towns. A truly unforgettable bachelor’s trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay & County experience with the guys Justin, it was a pleasure hosting you all… Cheers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prince Edward County Trip with Friends

Lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thanks Heather, glad you enjoyed your stay & the concert! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wine down getaway

Very pleasant place and not far from regional attractions. Peaceful and relaxing retreat. Note: one of the bedrooms was not private. Walk along path at back of property was nice bonus. Host was very lovely to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay Victor, so glad you enjoyed your time here. Cheers & all best, Lia / Royal Road Retreat ;o)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Good location, near Sandbanks and wineries. No tv, no wifi, if you look for enternainment, it's probably not the good place for you. Comfort is average. Home appliances, beds, couch... Everything is outdated, but founctional. Host is very nice. I would recommend this place for short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful bliss

Lia was the perfect host, greeting us, outlining how our VRBO worked and responded to all requests professionally. Quiet, clean, good beds, linens, towels, etc. Fridge a bit small so we brought coolers. Not on the main drag, so we enjoyed the Bird sanctuary, Pt Petre for hikes, birding and daily swims. We were hoping for more from Picton and Wellington, but loved our refuge with Lia and tasting their wine. A delight
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2024
So glad you enjoyed your trip to PEC & your stay at our vacation rental Ron, ,it was a pleasure hosting you all!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a beautiful, quiet place to stay right on the family's winery. Close to many wineries and breweries (5-20 mins drive to many places), but not really walkable- in the country. There was a fire pit and "water park" listed, but there is no water park/water games or fire pit, although the family did bring over their own fire pit for us. There was stove but it was not ready to use/near a plug - there was a hot plate and toaster oven. The fridge is very small, some things we could fit in that we brought. It really was a great place- old cheesemakers house, cute, quiet and nice relaxing views, but some of the amenities could have been more clear/temp not working etc. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Very pretty Home. Unfortunately, no Air conditioning and it's been very hot so even the Fans that were provided did not cool the house - so sleeping was not very good. Also - the house inside has many ceilings that are slanted - and so all 4 of us did hit our heads often. Going down the stairs was very awkward as there was no Padding at all on the ceiling and we had to step down the stairs very awkwardly - not great. The bathroom was very awkward as well. You had to be really careful getting off and on toilet - as you always hit your head on slanted wall. There is 1 Mirror in house - and that was also not great. We could have used a microwave - but there was not one. The Beds were not that comfortable - one had the springs digging into your body. The window coverings let in all the light - and that also made it difficult to sleep. The place was clean - so that was nice. Being beside a Winery - we hoped that a bottle might be given - as a nice token of staying at the Property (many places do this) but there was not one. Very quiet area - which was nice and you could see the stars at night. I would not stay here again in the Summer - no Air conditioning. I would also recommend window coverings that stop the light from coming in. I would also recommend some coffee for your guests - and a nice bottle of wine - so people taste your wine and then probably will buy some. Lia was very nice and it was an easy check in. Lia was also good at communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
Thanks for your comments Nancy. It’s unfortunate that your stay coincided with a heatwave as the fans are usually sufficient. Toaster oven & range provided in unit are good substitutes for a microwave. We do offer free wine tastings to our guests during their stay - if your weekend schedule doesn’t allow time to visit our Tasting Shed during open hours, we’re happy to oblige even outside of hours of operation upon request. 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lia was an amazing host! The house was very clean and the property was beautiful. Plus, it’s on their own vineyard! Only recommendation is bring some mirrors if you have multiple people getting ready!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charmant!

Charmante maison avec des propriétaires tout aussi charmants! Parfait pour notre petit week-ends entre amis. Un petit peu plus en campagne que ce que nous pensions, mais un bel endroit pour se reposer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Merci de donner votre avis. Heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour. Au plaisir de vous accueillir. :o)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Maison rustique située en pleine nature. Grand terrain pour se divertir.

Près de sandbank et de Picton. Vignoble à même le terrain. Bonne degustation. Maison très très chaude en été.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2024
Merci d'avoir évalué votre séjour Brigitte. Malheureusement, votre séjour s'est déroulé pendant une canicule. Comme vous le saviez au moment de la réservation, notre location n'est pas climatisée, comme annoncé. J'espère que les ventilateurs disponibles dans chaque pièce ont aidé un peu.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Super séjour, hôtesse très accueillante!

Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour chez Lia. Elle a été présente du début à la fin et vraiment très avenante, elle a été tellement gentille, merci pour tout! Nous avons pu goûté de bons vins et profiter de l'extérieur à notre guise. Plusieurs plages à proximité, je vous recommande!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nous allons nous en ennuyer

Endroit très tranquille, nous avons profité du site enchanteur et de la vue sur le vignoble. Excellent vin aussi. L’hôte est très gentille et accueillante. Mes enfants s’y sont sentis très bien aussitôt. L’endroit est isolé, offrant un ciel étoilé grandiose. 20 minutes de Sand Banks. Je recommande fortement.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Il y a un immense terrain pour que les enfants puissent courir.

L'hôtesse est très accueillante.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnifique séjour! Un lieu unique dans un environnement enchanteur!

Tout a été très facile et agréable. Super hôtesse! Sympathique et d'une grande aide! Bonus: ils font de l'excellent vin! L'emplacement est parfait et central.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
Thnx for staying with us Jeremie - it was a pleasure hosting you & your family! ;o)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lia

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Wife, mom of 3. Lives onsite, next door & easily accessible. Speaks English, French, Italian & some Spanish.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful property with vineyards and winery onsite - spacious grounds, very private. Lovely rural Ontario experience in a bucolic, quiet & peaceful setting.

What makes this property unique

Beaches (Sandbanks Provincial Park, Little Bluff), bird sanctuary & wildlife preserve (Pt Petre) nearby. Short drive into town of Picton for groceries / shopping. Great restaurants in the area - a foodie haven!

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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