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Mutchmor House - Steps from the sands of Providence Bay 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10148.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Providence Bay, Manitoulin Island, ON
- Providence Bay Beach Boardwalk5 min walk
- Chi-Cheemaun Ferry Terminal
- Pirate's Cove23 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Main floor Loft
1 Single Murphy Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Bedroom #1
1 Double Bed
Upstairs Bedroom #2
2 Single Beds
Upstairs Bedroom #3
1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Main floor bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Main floor Loft
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs washroom
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Mutchmor House - Steps from the sands of Providence Bay 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
General:
* Cheery, comfortable (1355+ sq ft - sq m) 1898 historic farmhouse:
* Original owner: Ralph Mutchmor - lumber entrepreneur early Providence Bay.
* Upstairs: 3 bedrooms - 1 double, 2 twins, 1 bunk bed twins (with 2 extra mattresses) plus WC
* Main floor: full kitchen / dining-living room / full WC with tub / PLUS -
* Full private apartment for family/friends - 1 double day bed plus 1 queen Loft bed plus kitchenette plus WC with shower
* Laundry: washer & dryer combo
* Kitchen: fully-equipped: espresso, bagel toaster etc etc
* Living/dining room: spacious, cheery, comfortable - TV, Internet
* Front patio & large enclosed front yard
* 8'x10' front balcony
* 13'x20' private back deck
* Firepit
* Hammock & swing chair
* BBQ
* Seating, umbrellas
* Hi-speed Internet/WiFi
* Starlink Internet, Roku
* Cellphone service
* Board games, yard games
* Water sports: canoe, paddleboard included
* Bicycles various sizes, cycle routes included
* Reading material: history of Prov, hiking routes, novels, classic reads, children, ref guides (astronomy, flora, fauna)
Provided:
* BBQ w propane
* Enclosed firepit with firewood, tools
* Blankets, pillows
* First aid kits
* General cleaning/disinfectant supplies
* Full personal guest connection at all times
Not provided:
* bed sheets, pillow covers
* towels
* toiletries
Central location on a quiet side street for exploring Manitoulin. Full tourist info: powows, hiking trails, cycle routes etc. Sandy beach 200 metres. Hear the waves lapping on the Bay from the balcony or the lake-facing bedroom.
Boardwalk for moonrise or sunset walks. Annual Providence Bay Fair starts 3rd Friday in August. Parade, exhibits, rides, shows - always interesting. Before & after the Fair, very peaceful and relaxing.
Supply your own toiletries, bed sheets, pillowcases. Cleanup policy - leave it at least as clean as found..
Base family price (2 adults + kids under age 12) as per VRBO. Extra cost for adults beyond 2 (age 12 or over). Rent Saturday to Saturday, noon to noon in July or August. From March until October, minimal 3 days rental.
Attractions:
* 3 kms of sandy beach. 1/4 km Boardwalk. Mindemoya River - September salmon run.
* Beach playground.
* Discovery Centre historical exhibit, ice cream/snack bar.
* Excellent cycling opportunities, curling, snowmobiling, fishing & deer hunting in season
* Huron Fish & Chips
* Peace Café
* Mindemoya 13 kms for full services
* Spring Bay 8 kms general store
Cancellation policy as per VRBO.
* Cheery, comfortable (1355+ sq ft - sq m) 1898 historic farmhouse:
* Original owner: Ralph Mutchmor - lumber entrepreneur early Providence Bay.
* Upstairs: 3 bedrooms - 1 double, 2 twins, 1 bunk bed twins (with 2 extra mattresses) plus WC
* Main floor: full kitchen / dining-living room / full WC with tub / PLUS -
* Full private apartment for family/friends - 1 double day bed plus 1 queen Loft bed plus kitchenette plus WC with shower
* Laundry: washer & dryer combo
* Kitchen: fully-equipped: espresso, bagel toaster etc etc
* Living/dining room: spacious, cheery, comfortable - TV, Internet
* Front patio & large enclosed front yard
* 8'x10' front balcony
* 13'x20' private back deck
* Firepit
* Hammock & swing chair
* BBQ
* Seating, umbrellas
* Hi-speed Internet/WiFi
* Starlink Internet, Roku
* Cellphone service
* Board games, yard games
* Water sports: canoe, paddleboard included
* Bicycles various sizes, cycle routes included
* Reading material: history of Prov, hiking routes, novels, classic reads, children, ref guides (astronomy, flora, fauna)
Provided:
* BBQ w propane
* Enclosed firepit with firewood, tools
* Blankets, pillows
* First aid kits
* General cleaning/disinfectant supplies
* Full personal guest connection at all times
Not provided:
* bed sheets, pillow covers
* towels
* toiletries
Central location on a quiet side street for exploring Manitoulin. Full tourist info: powows, hiking trails, cycle routes etc. Sandy beach 200 metres. Hear the waves lapping on the Bay from the balcony or the lake-facing bedroom.
Boardwalk for moonrise or sunset walks. Annual Providence Bay Fair starts 3rd Friday in August. Parade, exhibits, rides, shows - always interesting. Before & after the Fair, very peaceful and relaxing.
Supply your own toiletries, bed sheets, pillowcases. Cleanup policy - leave it at least as clean as found..
Base family price (2 adults + kids under age 12) as per VRBO. Extra cost for adults beyond 2 (age 12 or over). Rent Saturday to Saturday, noon to noon in July or August. From March until October, minimal 3 days rental.
Attractions:
* 3 kms of sandy beach. 1/4 km Boardwalk. Mindemoya River - September salmon run.
* Beach playground.
* Discovery Centre historical exhibit, ice cream/snack bar.
* Excellent cycling opportunities, curling, snowmobiling, fishing & deer hunting in season
* Huron Fish & Chips
* Peace Café
* Mindemoya 13 kms for full services
* Spring Bay 8 kms general store
Cancellation policy as per VRBO.
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bunks, enclosed yard, games, beach, paddleboard
Events
No events allowed
Family connections preferred
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Only off property
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Take full advantage of curb sorted garbage pickup on Wednesdays to avoid taking a lot with you at the end.
Be sure to report any damage or something wrong early.
Leave everything as found.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Note from host: Family connections preferred
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Providence Bay
Located in Central Manitoulin, this cottage is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Lake Huron and Blue Jay Creek Provincial Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Chi-Cheemaun Ferry Terminal.
Providence Bay, Manitoulin Island, ON
What's nearby
- Providence Bay Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Mindemoya Town Park - 20 min drive - 20.0 km
- Pirate's Cove - 23 min drive - 22.6 km
- Cup and Saucer Trail - 37 min drive - 37.4 km
- Bridal Veil Falls - 48 min drive - 50.1 km
Restaurants
- The Mutchmor/Providence Peace Cafe - 2 min walk
- Lake Huron Fish And Chips - 3 min walk
- School House Resturant - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Chet
Retired teachers. Love to meet new people, travel, family, new projects, share Cottage with like-minded.
Why they chose this property
Location, location, location. Peace. Numerous cottage amenities. Amazing beach. Good friends.
What makes this property unique
A serendipitous private family sanctuary yet loads of cottage amenities included. Very near the free public beach area. Flexible accommodation: 3 bedrooms plus a self-contained ensuite; 2.5 bathrooms.
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