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.