Entire Main Floor of Historic Gothic Stone Church near Perth

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61750 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Perth, ON

Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario9 min drive
Full Circle Theatre9 min drive
Smiths Falls, ON (YSH-Montague)16 min drive
Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club17 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Church home bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

This private, bright, unique and spacious main floor home is custom designed and built into a 1900 historic Gothic Stone Church. Located just 10 minutes from downtown Perth or Smiths Falls, it is a perfect setting for authentic travelers and cultural explorers. Experience a beautiful region known for its lakes, rivers, parks & farms. Take art lessons, canoe, kayak, cross country ski, hike, bike or simply relax & take in panoramic views of the great outdoors, quaint towns and bucolic villages.

If you plan on visiting "Ontario's Prettiest Little Town" one hour South of Ottawa, you can stay at this quaint, one-of-a-kind, main floor home built into a historic stone church. Enjoy stylish space surrounded by art, architecture, history and nature created by people who have lovingly restored and care for this church.

Our Listing rates, terms and conditions are none negotiable. Serious inquiries only. Please be mindful and give yourselves flexibility before you book. Our cancellation policy is strict.

Located just 10 minutes from Downtown Perth or Downtown Smiths Falls and near the Rideau Canal, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. This Historic Stone Gothic Church home is a blend of the past and present featuring original stained glass windows from its past as St. Jame's Church and a touch of modern stylish art and decor. It's child and senior friendly.

This self check-in private main floor church home is perfectly suited as a retreat. It is very spacious featuring two large bedrooms: First bedroom is carved out of the historic Nave and Pulpit of the original church and features curved walls and has a Queen bed with en-suite access to the bathroom. The second bedroom has a Queen bed and is located where once the rows of church pews stood. A third convertible sun room and semi private bedroom is available with a double futon bed. In addition, a large sunken living room, open concept dining room & kitchen, a large bathroom with washer and dryer, wood stove, fire place and plenty of closet spaces. The South facing sun room with a walk out to a stone and masonry patio offers a perfect space to relax and enjoy view of the outdoors and gardens.

Property manager

Janice Ling

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Fireplace

Original beams in sun filled large open concept Studio.

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Port Elmsley

Located in Drummond-North Elmsley, this vacation home is in a rural area. Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario and Smiths Falls Bascule Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop and Kilborn's on the Rideau. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Perth, ON

What's nearby

Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario - 9 min drive
Full Circle Theatre - 9 min drive
Stewart Park - 10 min drive
Heritage House Museum - 11 min drive
Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club - 17 min drive

Getting around

Smiths Falls Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

4 Degrees Brewing Co - 11 min drive
Starbucks - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
The Vault Eatery & Pub - 8 min drive
CC's on the RIDEAU - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Entire Main Floor of Historic Gothic Stone Church near Perth pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Entire Main Floor of Historic Gothic Stone Church near Perth ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire Main Floor of Historic Gothic Stone Church near Perth ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Entire Main Floor of Historic Gothic Stone Church near Perth located?

This family-friendly Drummond-North Elmsley vacation home is located in a rural location, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Big Rideau Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario and Rideau Canal Visitor Information Center. Smiths Falls Bascule Bridge and Rideau Canal Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Margot L.

Jan 29, 2023

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

Wonderful!

The property was comfortable, well-appointed, beautifully decorated with lots of comfy furniture. We enjoyed the wood fireplace and all the special little touches that Garry and Janice included to make our stay practically perfect. The sunroom converted to a bedroom worked better than we thought it would.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Scott L.

Jul 25, 2022

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

Interesting Place

The church conversion has been done thoughtfully and with love. Everything works and is comfortable if not luxurious. The host was highly accommodating and friendly. Great location if you want to explore Smith’s Falls, Perth and Merrickville. The nearby boat ramp is great for smaller boats, our 18’ bass boat was about as big as would fit. The big surprise was the number of high quality restaurants in Perth. Bistro 54 is an outstanding Italian. Fiddleheads and Mex&Co are also excellent with good food and unique ambiance.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Oct 1, 2021

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

Golf Trip

Clean, efficient, helpful, well organized and fun!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Aug 8, 2021

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

Beautiful setting. Great host.

A nice novelty staying in a converted church. Transformed into very homely accommodation. Close to road but no road noise when windows/doors closed (thick church walls). Can hear people moving about upstairs (loft apartment/studio) at times (other guests) but really very minimal. Could be a bit warm in one of the rooms if extremely hot at night (if you are used to AC) but fan provided. Great setting - some beautiful towns very close. Church close to water and canoes/kayaks were available. The host (and her husband) were wonderful. She was a wealth of local information and suggestions suitable for guests staying. She really made the stay a great experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending this place and would likely stay there again if vacationing in that area. Lovely people and lovely place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig B., Newmarket

Nov 1, 2020

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

Such a beautiful building and property

Our stay was to celebrate a 30th wedding anniversary and we were absolutely thrilled by the building (a restored 1900 stone church), the property and the generosity of the hosts. Waiting for us in the refrigerator was a delicious apple dessert and a hand-written note. How nice was that? As well, check-in was seamless. On top of this, Port Elmsley is beautiful and very well situated to some great drives and destinations. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020