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The Simple Escape -2 bed apartment

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A modern two-story house with a stone facade, a garage, and a front porch.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and dishwasher.
A grassy area with a pathway and a lamppost.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, a mirror, and a small table with a plant.
A spacious living area with a glass dining table, a sofa, and a bed.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washer
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Kitchener, ON
  • Place, Conestoga College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Conestoga Recreation Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton, ON (YHM-John C. Munro Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Kitchener

Doon South, a neighborhood in Kitchener, is home to this vacation home. Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum and Design at Riverside are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sheave Tower and Preston Cenotaph. Conestoga Recreation Centre and Homer Watson House and Gallery are also worth visiting.
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Kitchener, ON

What's nearby

  • Conestoga College - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Sheave Tower - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Conestoga Recreation Centre - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Riverside Park - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Fairview Park Mall - 9 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Kitchener Station - 23 min drive
  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Edelweiss Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Simple Escape -2 bed apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Simple Escape -2 bed apartment?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Simple Escape -2 bed apartment on Feb 9, 2027 start from $161, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Simple Escape -2 bed apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Simple Escape -2 bed apartment?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Simple Escape -2 bed apartment located?

Located in Doon South, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Conestoga College, Homer Watson House and Gallery, and Conestoga Recreation Centre. Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Communication with Stephanie was great and she was quick to respond. She was very accommodating when we requested early check in. The unit was modern and clean.My only suggestion would be to improve beds and bedding forfruture guests. Otherwise good accommodations We ovght.did not cook.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate your feedback! So glad you had a good stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We liked that the property backs onto a ravine with woods. Beautiful view with rabbits No toaster
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place is very spacious and clean. There are 13 stairs outside down to the apartment. I personally think it’s great for short term. The kitchen does need more amenities for long term as well as the bathroom. Washer and dryer very nice. TV is very limited. So we watched Netflix the whole stay. Stephanie was very pleasant and communicated well. Thank you
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with our stay very clean, tidy.Met our needs .Quiet area.Close to shops ,amenities etc.Would book again.Could have a few extra items in kitchen for cooking but we managed.A couple of maintenance things occurred host notified.Great to have laundry facilities for a long stay.Path at side of house was blocked and uneven but was lit at night.Great price.Thank you
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at “The Simple Escape” was outstanding… the location was incredibly convenient and the physical space was superb. The description matches exactly the reality. We truly appreciated the level of communication from start to finish… we would highly recommend this stay and look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 4, 2026
Paul was a wonderful guest. Very kind, thoughtful, and took excellent care of our home. We would happily welcome him back any time. Safe travels Paul!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable & Cozy Place. Super clean and recommended for family. Highly recommend the host.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for wedding events held at Whistle Bear Golf Club. Good Uber service in area also.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was clean, comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed two nights. After traveling all over the USA and Ontario in VRBO this is the first one that did NOT offer coffee, There is a coffee machine on counter, I asked about where the coffee was, I was given a map of the nearest Tim Hortons by the host.We had trouble with the induction plates, Only one worked, the host just sent us instructions on how to work them. If you are planning on cooking breakfast here there is only one five inch frying pan the kitchen is scantily stocked for meal preparation or dishes/ glasses. No toaster, dishwasher no puckslight hanging from ceiling of bathroom and one of the bedroom doors had a hole in it just below door handle. Would not come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, very clean and well kept. The owner is nice.The kitchen is somewhat limited for those who want to cook their own meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was on business in the Kitchener/Cambridge area and this home was perfect for my needs. A quiet. Well appointed and clean space to decompress and get work done.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a 7 hour drive and had not seen the arrival instructions until we arrived at the address. After parking in the driveway I saw "please do not park in the driveway so the kids can play" which had us confused. We parked in the street per instructions, then followed the sidewalk around the house and down a slop to the basement area where we entered the home. On the sidewalk were two trash bins so we had to step off the sidewalk and pull our luggage through the grass to get around the bins. After entering the home, we quickly realized we did not rent the home, only a refinished basement turned into a small apartment. Everything was clean and presentable inside however the two bedroom doors and bathroom doors did not close well, hole in the back of one door, bathroom light dangling out of ceiling, and a band-aid stuck to the ceiling of the shower out of reach. Kitchen sink did not have running water. We returned from dinner at 10:30pm to find two German Shepards chained to the front porch barking and neighbor outside complaining. Dogs barked until almost midnight. Laying in bed I could hear banging and noises, sliding chairs, and TV above us. Same in the mornings. Shower door frame was loose and not installed correctly. Shower door handles were lose and ready to fall off.Night 2 & 3 I had to remove spiders from the bedroom over my head. And each night and morning we had to listen to the noise above us.Home listing was misleading thinking we rented a home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2026
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you found the space clean and presentable, but we’re sorry that several aspects of your stay fell short. We apologize for the maintenance issues, entrance/parking confusion, noise, and concerns with the guests dogs. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the listing description and we made a change so its even clearer that this is a private basement apartment with a separate entrance. Thank you again for bringing these concerns to our attention. We've followed up with our maintenance team to address them.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
It’s a comfortable, clean space love the ambiance. However getting to the entrance and operating the lock is problematic in the evening for late checking in. The pavers-walkway are not well laid which could result in a fall and the outside walkway to the entrance is not not well lit. Stephanie is a good hostess. I enjoyed being there. I will stay there in my future visit to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2025
Thank you so much for your review. This is very helpful info, we will add some additional lighting and have a look at the interlocking stones. It was such a pleasure having you with us, I would love to see you and your family again when in the area. All the best with your future travels. Warm Regards/ Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my partner stayed here for just under 3 weeks. I found the place lovely and comfortable for what we needed. The place was clean and everything easy to use. Only issue I would say is to have a bigger frying pan for cooking or a 2nd one. The host Stephanie I felt was brilliant she checked in with us to see if there was anything she could do to help. The location is quiet with fantastic running/walking trails but is also not far from the shops and restaurants. I would recommended this place for a quiet stay where you can use it as a hub to travel around.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Simple Escape was exactly that- a no fuss haven that was economical and comfortable. Stephanie was super responsive to our queries. The unit was so clean and comfy. The kitchen was fine for us getting a quick breakfast, and the bathroom had everything we needed. I highly recommend Stephanie as a host and A Simple Escape for your next stay in Kitchener!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback. We hope to provide an excellent experience for all of our guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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