See all properties
Save
Entire home

1960 Mid-Century Modern Nature Retreat

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for 1960 Mid-Century Modern Nature Retreat

Aerial view
TV
Exterior
Dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 527.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Cambridge, ON
  • McDougall Cottage
    9 min drive
  • Waterloo Region Museum
    13 min drive
  • Conestoga College
    14 min drive
  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Interior

"Cottage Home On The River" 1 Bedroom

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (21)
The price is AU$432
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
"Cottage Home On The River" 1 Bedroom

About the area

North Dumfries

Located in North Dumfries, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area and St. John's United Church. .This family-friendly vacation home is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from University of Waterloo and 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from McDougall Cottage.
View more Holiday homes in KitchenerOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • McDougall Cottage - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Waterloo Region Museum - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort - 18 min drive - 18.5 km
  • African Lion Safari - 21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex - 21 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Kitchener Station - 29 min drive
  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Latinoamerica Unida - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1960 Mid-Century Modern Nature Retreat

Designed by Grant Whatmorough, often called the Canadian “Frank Lloyd Wright”. www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/toronto/article-a-1950s-survival-in-a-renovation-crazy-culture/

The rental unit has a private entrance from the parking area via a rustic, natural hiking trail through the woods where appropriate shoes/boots are a must. You enter into the Main bedroom with Ensuite bath that has been separated from the rest of the house. There is 1 queen bed. The chaise lounge and couch that folds flat can be slept on by a child. A kitchenette and 2 sitting/eating areas help to enjoy the wild untouched natural view.

Surrounded by 25 private acres of conservation land in the northern most Carolinian forest of Ontario.

Rests upon unique geological eskers from the ice age
www.ontariobeneathourfeet.com/esker. Due to this interesting feature, our area “boasts” several quarries of significant size. This means an extra level of dust.

Grand River Conservation “Dryden Tract” entrance is across the street with 85 acres and a birders paradise
www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Dryden-Tract.aspx#gsc.tab=0

Swim, fish, walk, cycle, bird, canoe, picnic at Pinehurst Lake just a 9 minute drive away
www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Pinehurst-Lake.aspx#gsc.tab=0

We have a lending library of:
-various size life jackets and water wings
-canoe and oars
-stand up paddleboard w oar
-beach toys
-snowshoes
-sleds
*must confirm ahead of visit
Local events
Oct 21-22: The Great Canadian Buttertart Festival, Paris, ON

Opportunities may exist to book a tour of:
-the unique house house we call home
-our hobby farm including chickens, Nigerian dwarf goats, and kune kune heritage breed pigs
We offer the option of having the farm animals free range graze during your stay where you may see them walk past occasionally or have them not be out during your visit.
If you have children we can offer:
-use of the treehouse and playground
-high chair -utensils and dishes
-MEC backpack child carrier for walks
-crib -books -toys -sandbox
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a bidet. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Reno

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Unit size: 300 sq ft (27.9 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

1960 Mid-Century Modern Nature Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and beautiful
We had a lovely stay here! The place is clean and nicely furnished, with a beautiful forest view to wake up to. Reno was a helpful and responsive host. We enjoyed the nearby trails and liked that it was just a short drive to Paris where we had lunch. I would just clarify that there is no oven or stovetop, but there is a toaster oven and single burner electric hot plate. And as the other reviews mention, there is no kitchen sink so you have to wash dishes in the bathroom, which isn't a big deal. Overall, we really enjoyed it and found it to be a comfortable and peaceful getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marni B., Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing and Cozy Amongst the Trees
The property is exactly as described and beyond perfect for a weekend getaway. Everything went smoothly and the host was super helpful about efficient communication. I would absolutely stay here again, and we hope to next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brock B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Really unique spot. Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gord T.

Liked: Cleanliness
💙
Amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah J.

Wonderful weekend stay
Reno has a wonderful slice of heaven in the woods and was very nice and communicative during our stay. The space was beautiful and well-furnished. Clarification that there is no kitchen sink or hot tub, but there are other kitchen amenities and a jacuzzi tub. My husband, dog, and I really enjoyed the proximity to the Dryden Tract and the incredible sunlight coming in from all the windows. It's a great weekend stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

JACQUELYN H.

An extended stay
We stayed for 2 months as I recovered from surgery. We were the first guest to stay. It is a lovely private location in the forest with great trails right across the road. No curtains needed looking out into the woods. The host is awesome. We gave him some recommendations that we hope he follows up on to make the next visitors stay a little more comfortable. A few things to be aware of. There is a steepish hill to climb to the door on an approx. 300 m path. Able bodies can totally do it, just be aware if you have heavy luggage or struggle walking it may be a challenge. The internet occationally is spotty. There is no kitchen sink however there are ways to wash your dishes. Enjoy your stay!
Stayed 60 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Getaway
I wanted a couple of quiet days away, and that is what I got. Lots of natural light in the space and calming views of the forest, and there were beautiful hiking opportunities close by as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024