Location: Blue Mountains, Ontario, Canada (Thornbury, Blue Mountains - 20 km from Collingwood)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: Cottage / House
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A charming little 1940's era year-round riverfront that's walking distance to everything in the quaint village of Thornbury.
We've carefully renovated and updated this unique property to preserve its authentic, vintage feel, while packing it with today's "must have" features!
- Secluded master suite with walkout to deck, ensuite bath with heated slate floor
- 2 additional bedrooms on the other side of the cottage, sharing a 2nd bright bathroom
- Immaculately clean, sunny kitchen with butcher-block-topped island open to living / dining area
- Cozy wood-burning stove
- Shed with power and workbench for ski-tuning, bike storage
- Walkout from living room to west deck (gorgeous sunsets)
- Quality casual furnishings Eg. leather storage ottomans, solid oak dining table, etc.
- Propane BBQ ... AND ... outdoor brick fire pit for toasting marshmallows
Our guests agree the place 'cuddles up' to you in a way 'new-builds' simply can't !
PERFECT location right in town - walk to restaurants and pubs as well as the bakery, cheese shop, fair trade coffee shop, liquor/beer store, pharmacy, bank, grocery store, shops, antique market, galleries, etc.
Simply enjoy the view, or get outside and:
- FISH the Beaver River from your backyard year-round
- BIKE the 35 km Georgian Trail 1 min. from your door
- WALK the river bank to the fish ladder, dam and mill pond (5min. )
- SWIM from Little River Park beach or off the harbor pier, 5 min. walk
- PLAY TENNIS at Bayview Park public courts basically 'across the street' 1 min. walk
- SAIL Georgian Bay from the harbour across the footbridge, 2 min. walk
- GOLF Lora Bay's Raven or several other courses nearby, 10 min. drive
- HIKE the Bruce Trail, 15 min. drive
- ROCK climb, MOUNTAIN or ROAD BIKE the Niagara Escarpment
- SKI / BOARD Blue Mountain (15 min.) (the Georgian Peaks private ski club is 7 min. drive)
- ENJOY special events at "Village at Blue" resort * 15 min. drive
* The Village at Blue is a multi-million-$, year-round resort offering skiing, snow boarding and tubing, Xtreme mountain biking, golf, rock climbing wall, spa, year-round water play and more. You'll find restaurants, martini and tapas lounge, nightclub, boutique shops of all kinds. Check the events every week Eg.outdoor concerts, art shows, sports events and demonstrations, movie nights, etc. on the VILLAGEATBLUE website
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THANKS for looking!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Bed linens, towels, pillows, comforters
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Bunk Bed : Double on bottom, single on top
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Bell Expressvu satellite TV (optional for fee)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : iPod docking station / player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full-size appliances
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Propane BBQ ; also an outdoor brick firepit
- Deck/Patio : Walkouts to deck from living room and master bedroom
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Directly on the Beaver River, where it flows into Georgian Bay.
- Communications
- Telephone : Additional fee applies
- Broadband Internet : Long term guests may contract service themselves directly with Bell Canada.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Well behaved, trained, quiet pets. Additional fee applies.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
$1,000 per week
$2,500 per month
$100 per stay Cleaning Fee ... Additional fee for pets - pls inquire
* Sorry, but we are fully booked this winter *
** AVAILABLE: starting April 1 **
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
Hello, I live in Toronto with my husband, Tom and our dog, Teddy. I work from my home office for a large US company; Tom has a couple of home-based businesses.
Why the Owner Chose Blue Mountains
We've had a log house outside Thornbury for 15 years and have seen the area gradually be 'discovered' by developers, because it offers so much as a year-round recreational area and is a popular active retirement choice.
We snapped up this little cottage because its location is PERFECT: in town, on the water. Being an original 1940's cottage on pricey waterfront, its probable fate was to be a tear-down, but I wanted to save this little gem ...
so instead, we spent $40K to update it - while respecting its nostalgic, cottage charm - so others can enjoy the area as much as we do.
Everyone loves the place - see for yourself: I took lots of pics of the cottage and what you'll find within a 10 min. walk (up the river bank to the fish ladder, the yacht harbour, parks, beaches, shops and pubs in town, etc.) Take a look! *** Click "LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION", just above this "Owners Profile" section ***
The Unique Benefits of this House
There are lovely, recently built units offered in this area, but none have the vintage 'vibe' of this little cottage. It really helps you unwind and relax in a way no granite-countered, gas-fireplaced new-build can! You're back to a time of simple pleasures ... the warmth of a wood fire you built yourself, the colourful sunset from your deck chair, the sound of wind in the rigging of sailboats across the river in the harbour, the sweetness of an apple picked in your front yard....
Small town village life and year-round outdoor activities are literally at your doorstep, BUT you're also minutes from Village at Blue resort. So while you can walk to the fair trade coffee shop and bakery, you're also just a 10 min. drive (or 30 min. bike ride) to a Starbucks, martini bar, upscale restaurants, boutiques and much , much more!.
Even though it's small, we ensured the master suite was secluded (on the kitchen side of the cottage away from the other 2 bedrooms and bath), so the 'master' can make coffee in the morning or a cocktail in the evening and enjoy it in privacy.
... AND oh did I mention? You'll have THE cutest waterfront, in-town property :)
Property Photos
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- View from deck outside master bedroom - THORNBURY - Collingwood Vacation Rental Across from the Harbor
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- Comfy casual sofa and love seat with leather storage ottomans THORNBURY - Collingwood Vacation Rental Across from the Harbor
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- Dining room table seats 6 comfortably. THORNBURY - Collingwood Vacation Rental Across from the Harbor
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- Kitchen island open to dining/living - bright, sunny, space!
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- One of 3 bedrooms THORNBURY
Traveler Reviews (2)
We found the cottage very pleasant and really well situated close to Thornbury.Hope to be back !
Guest: Pam
(Waterloo)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10
Review Submitted: 06/24/10
We Found the entire week excellent . We loved the proximity to Thornbury.Very clean and well looked after.See you next year!
Owner response:Yes, everyone likes the convenience of being 'in town'. Thanks, ladies!
Recommended for:Girls getaway.
Guest: Shannon and family
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Date of Stay: 08/17/09
Review Submitted: 03/31/10
Thank you so much for your allowing us to stay at your lovely cottage. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back for Thanksgiving and next summer !
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