Verified
10/10 Excellent
George M.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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George M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Chalet
Summer Resort Style Living - Private & Serene, Sauna, Outdoor Bar & Firepit
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14371.6 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Collingwood, ON
- Scandinave Spa Blue MountainPlace, Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain3 min drive
- Northwinds BeachPlace, Northwinds Beach3 min drive
- Blue Mountain Ski ResortPlace, Blue Mountain Ski Resort4 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1 - King Master Suite
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 - Queen
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - Bunkroom with Private Balcony
2 Double Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4 - Queen with Ensuite & Private Balcony
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5 - Main Floor King Master with Ensuite & Walkout to Patio
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3 - Queen Ensuite
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4 - Main Floor King Ensuite
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 5 - Main Floor Powder Room
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Bathroom 1 - Upstairs Main
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Summer Resort Style Living - Private & Serene, Sauna, Outdoor Bar & Firepit
Forest Cottage is summer resort-style living at its best—private, spacious, and just minutes to beaches, golf, hiking, biking trails, Blue Mountain Village and Scandinave Spa.
Set back from the road on a peaceful one-acre forested lot, this luxe chalet feels like your own private retreat. Spend your days with kids playing soccer and football in the backyard, outdoor games, ping pong tournaments, and evenings around the fire pit or in the 8-person barrel sauna under the stars.
Designed for unforgettable family gatherings, the property features an outdoor bar pavilion, expansive upper deck, multiple patios, balconies, and walkouts—perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and soaking in the surrounding nature.
With room for large families and friend groups, Forest Cottage offers the rare combination of resort convenience and total privacy—close to everything, yet feeling a world away.
Set back from the road on a peaceful one-acre forested lot, this luxe chalet feels like your own private retreat. Spend your days with kids playing soccer and football in the backyard, outdoor games, ping pong tournaments, and evenings around the fire pit or in the 8-person barrel sauna under the stars.
Designed for unforgettable family gatherings, the property features an outdoor bar pavilion, expansive upper deck, multiple patios, balconies, and walkouts—perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and soaking in the surrounding nature.
With room for large families and friend groups, Forest Cottage offers the rare combination of resort convenience and total privacy—close to everything, yet feeling a world away.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please be respectful of our neighbours and be mindful of noise, especially after 10 PM, to maintain the calm atmosphere we and our neighbours cherish.
You’re welcome to use our personal items during your stay—just leave things as you found them so the next guests can enjoy them too.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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
Collingwood
Located in Collingwood, this chalet is in the city centre and on a lake. Blue Mountain Ski Resort and Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Wasaga Beach Provincial Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster and Plunge Aquatic Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
Collingwood, ON
What's nearby
- Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
- Northwinds Beach - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
- Craigleith Heritage Depot - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
- Blue Mountain Ski Resort - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
- Monterra Golf - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
Getting around
- Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.) - 114 min drive
Restaurants
- Side Launch Brewing Co - 8 min drive
- Minh’s - 7 min drive
- Rusty's at Blue - 7 min drive
- The Pottery Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Montana's - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Summer Resort Style Living - Private & Serene, Sauna, Outdoor Bar & Firepit pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Summer Resort Style Living - Private & Serene, Sauna, Outdoor Bar & Firepit?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Summer Resort Style Living - Private & Serene, Sauna, Outdoor Bar & Firepit?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Summer Resort Style Living - Private & Serene, Sauna, Outdoor Bar & Firepit?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Summer Resort Style Living - Private & Serene, Sauna, Outdoor Bar & Firepit located?
This family-friendly Collingwood chalet is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Blue Mountain Ski Resort is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2024
Thank you, George, not only for your thoughtful review but, most importantly, for being a thoughtful guest. Thank you for choosing our home as your home away and we look forward to hosting you and your family again soon.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tia L.
17 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Weekend and Beautiful Property!!
Me and my friends stayed here for the weekend and it was amazing!! The home is nicely secluded and was only a five minute drive to the Scandinave Spa. The home decor is exquisite and the home is beautifully decorated. Everything was clean and neat. The booking process was super smooth and we will definitely look to rebook another stay here!
Tia L.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review Tia and thank you for leaving the chalet so perfect! You were wonderful guests and we are happy that you had a fun stay at Wanderlust Chalet! We look forward to hosting you all again soon!
Warmest regards,
Andy
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sebastian A.
13 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
I booked this property for my wife's birthday and stayed there for 3 nights with her my kids and my dog. Everything was as advertised, Andrea is an excellent host, she really cares about the guests, she goes beyond what you would expect. My whole stay and experience was perfect!! I would highly recommend Andrea's place for your next getaway and i would definitely go back.
Thank you Andrea for everything!!
Sebastian A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Parnian J.
21 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Cottage!
The best cottage we have ever been to! I wish we could’ve stayed forever 🤩
Andrea and Bruce are amazing hosts, they are responsive, helpful, kind and very thoughtful.
Located in the best spot possible, anything you may need is within a 5 minute radius.
Cottage itself is beautiful and very well maintained. From the moment you set foot outside the car, you are amazed by how thoughtfully everything is chosen and how the place looks like a scene from a movie. They have amazing sense of design, fabulous choice of furniture (including some really beautiful antique pieces) and a very good taste in music😌
Check in process is seamless and the house rules are pretty straightforward and simple, as if you are just, well, at your own home!
Not only the place itself looks gorgeous, but also the attention to details is what makes your stay more enjoyable. As soon as you open the door you are greeted by a very well chosen playlist and the smell of freshness and picture worthy corner everywhere.
They were kind enough to place anything we may have needed in the kitchen and they even left us balloons for the birthday we were celebrating.
This was our first time staying here, but it certainly will not be the last.
Thanks to our lovely host family ❤️
Parnian J.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2023
Thank you Parnian for your very thoughtful and kind review! You were wonderful guests and we love that you appreciated all the fun little details of Wanderlust Chalet! We look forward to hosting you & your friends again soon!!! P.S. Thank you for leaving the chalet so mint!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danielle L.
1 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So lovely!
We had a great long weekend with extended family at this property! The cottage is so well stocked and the beds were exceptionally comfortable - bamboo sheets and cozy duvets! We barbecued every evening and enjoyed a nightly ritual of a campfire with s’mores. The property was exceptionally clean and the outdoor grounds are spacious and stunning! There’s even a beautiful pond with lily pads - so pretty! There are multiple freezers and fridges and this made bringing up prepared food easy! The kitchen had everything you’d ever need to prepare a gourmet feast. Andrea, the owner, made checking in easy. She’s attentive and welcoming and she made sure we had what we needed to make our stay memorable (she even wrote a welcome note, left us Starbucks coffee, and a bottle of wine!). I’d love to return to this cottage soon! A true gem!!!
Danielle L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mathieu C.
31 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In the woods fresh and close to the lakes
We have been with all my family. 3 couples including 6 kids and one grand mother. The size was perfect for us. Another good point was that the house has three bathroom and two kitchen. So it makes all very easy for each families. The beds were confortable. Upstairs it was a bit hot because it looks like the A/C units were all at the ground floor. There was TV every where also. For me it is not really good for children.
Outside it is really nice in summer. It is better to not go early in the morning and in the evening to avoid the mosquitos. There is a bike path not far that leads directly to very nice beach (5 min by car otherwise - parking fees are expensive in Collingwood 10$/h). Also the city of Collingwood is very close and has all the shops you need.
Coming from Quebec it is not the cheapest house I rented but overall we were all happy of our stay.
Thanks to the owner Andrea that was always available to answer my questions !
Mathieu C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sangye
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sangye
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
About the host
Hosted by Andrea Flaman
We’re a family of five who love good food, good company, and a little adventure in every season. With three boys—two off navigating university life and our youngest finishing Grade 12—there’s never a dull moment in our world. We’ve lived abroad, travelled often, and learned that the places we love most are those that blend comfort, adventure, and thoughtful hospitality.
Collingwood captured our hearts with its extraordinary four-season lifestyle—pristine winter skiing, vibrant summer sports, and a welcoming community that encourages outdoor living at its finest. Forest Cottage is our way of sharing that beauty.
We’ve curated this home with intention, warmth, and an eye for detail—creating a retreat that feels both elevated and deeply relaxing. It’s a place designed for families and friends to gather, recharge, and enjoy the best that the Blue Mountain/Collingwood area has to offer.
It’s our joy to welcome you, and we hope that your first stay will be the first of many!
Warmly,
Your Hosts,
Andy & Bruce
Collingwood captured our hearts with its extraordinary four-season lifestyle—pristine winter skiing, vibrant summer sports, and a welcoming community that encourages outdoor living at its finest. Forest Cottage is our way of sharing that beauty.
We’ve curated this home with intention, warmth, and an eye for detail—creating a retreat that feels both elevated and deeply relaxing. It’s a place designed for families and friends to gather, recharge, and enjoy the best that the Blue Mountain/Collingwood area has to offer.
It’s our joy to welcome you, and we hope that your first stay will be the first of many!
Warmly,
Your Hosts,
Andy & Bruce
Why they chose this property
The perfect blend of privacy and proximity—surrounded by nature, yet minutes to beaches, golf, trails, and Scandinave Spa!
What makes this property unique
The combination of forest views, cozy fireplaces, curated record collection, warm lighting, and comfortable furnishings creates a mood and atmosphere most rentals simply don’t have. It feels like a home away from home, with personal touches that are intentional, elevated, and deeply relaxing. Most Blue Mountain rentals offer either proximity to the slopes or quiet natural surroundings. Forest Cottage offers both but also a curated experience with thoughtful amenities. Guests get a full acre of private forest backing onto 10+ acres of protected conservation—yet still only minutes to beaches, restaurants, golf, trails & the Scandinave. That combination is what truly makes Forest Cottage stand out!
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