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Grand River Retreat

Cottage in Haldimand County with kitchen

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Caledonia, ON
  • Place, Ruthven Park National Historic Site
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Caledonia Bridge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton, ON (YHM-John C. Munro Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Grand River Retreat

Here's your chance to enjoy a historical country retreat on the Grand River. With over 13 acres of 200 year old riverfront property free to use. Set up a campfire, relax in the pool, hottub, canoe or kayak the river, fish in knee deep water, hunt ducks and geese. Our property is perfect for a recreational country retreat.

Pets are allowed.
No smoking in the house please.
Shoes may not be worn on the second floor or carpets.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
An extra charge will apply for additional guests
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Extra fee will apply for pet's
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: An extra charge will apply for additional guests
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

About the area

Caledonia

Haldimand County is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Binbrook Conservation Area and Buttermilk Falls, while Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre and Caledonia Grand Trunk Station are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cameron Speedway & Amusements or Toronto Motorsports Park.
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Caledonia, ON

What's nearby

  • Ruthven Park National Historic Site - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Caledonia Bridge - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Caledonia Mill - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Ruthven Park National Historic Site - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton GO Centre - 27 min drive
  • Hamilton, ON (YHM-John C. Munro Hamilton Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • Ye Olde Squire
  • Stacked
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Grand River Retreat?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand River Retreat on 12 Mar 2026 start from AU$326, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Grand River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand River Retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Grand River Retreat located?

Situated in Haldimand County, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Ruthven Park National Historic Site and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre. Caledonia Bridge and Caledonia Grand Trunk Station are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kattia P.

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

Beautiful place to stay

Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quick getaway

Great for a quick getaway. Walking to the river is pleasant and there is so much beautiful nature around. Beds are comfortable and house fits a family well. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Penny A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Grand River Getaway

Vacationing with our teenagers, we enjoyed spending time beside the Grand River -- the fire pit was a hit with our boys! -- and we enjoyed spending time in and round the pool. The property is large and beautiful. I would have appreciated knowing before we arrived that it is an historic house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Allison P.

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

Fantastic Private Getaway

This was a very lovely location with a warm welcoming house to stay in. Beautiful 100+ year old historical house on the Grand River. House was well stocked with everything you could need for a family vacation. 4 good sized bedrooms with queen beds. Great water pressure, lots of rooms and sitting areas to spread out in, washer and dryer, cute personal touches throughout. You can tell a lot of love and effort went into outfitting this house. My only recommendation for this space would be to make some room in the kitchen cupboards, and clear out the excess food and condiments in the fridge from previous guests. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mary-Lynn M.

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

The vacation that never happened

Our vacation was abruptly aborted less than 24 hours before arrival. The cottage had been double booked and we were notified that priority would be given to the other guests as they had booked first. I was shocked that this could happen. I had communicated with the host 2 days prior to our arrival date and absolutely no indication was given that there were any issues. We were left to fend for ourselves. VRBO and our host seemed to be arguing over who was to blame leaving us in the dust. Apparently the unit was offered on both VRBO and Air B and B and the calendars were not synced. VRBO would not assist us until after 'what would have been' our check-in time and our host insisted this was a VRBO issue and not his fault. Eventually after several phone calls to VRBO they told us we could try to find something through Expedia, however this was not possible as we were a family of 6 limited to a small area and a strict timeline and nothing was available. Luckily we were able to stay with relatives before our departure back home. Eventually our money was refunded, but not until the host and VRBO were able to resolve who was responsible between them. Our time away with family was ruined.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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