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Escape to the Country! Sleeps 4

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Terrace/patio
A park with a picnic table, a bench, and a decorative wagon.
A quiet street with a white car parked on the side, houses, and a barn.
A white house with a red door and shutters, a number 25 mailbox, and a red bicycle leaning against the house.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Thomasburg, ON
  • Place, Stoco Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Ontario Trails
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Trillium Wood Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape to the Country! Sleeps 4

Located in the historic hamlet of Thomasburg, Ontario, discovered by the 3 Thomas' due to the crystal clear spring that runs through the village. Ideally located 2 mins from Vanderwater Conservation Area with walking and ski trails and the Moira River rapids. 7 mins north is the town of Tweed, home of the famous world renowned Elvis Festival and the Havelock Country Jamboree. Also located in Tweed, Stocko Lake is well known as a popular fishing destination for monster muskie, though you are more likely to hook a walleye, black crappie, or smallmouth or largemouth bass.

Located 20 mins from Belleville, 1 hour from Kingston and 55 mins from Sandbanks (Picton) beaches.

Character house with original wood beams and breakfast counter looking out to beautiful cedar trees, home to a variety of birds. Visit the neighbouring farm's pigs and chickens. Newly renovated bathroom, kitchen and bedrooms, decorated in country charm. Relax in the evening under the stars by the outdoor fire pit with the sounds of the crickets and frogs.
Includes 2 bedrooms with double beds. Children welcome! Wifi

We look forward to having you escape to the country!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2027269vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 and a first aid kit
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

Tweed

Located in Tweed, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Ontario Water Buffalo Company and O'Hara Mill Homestead & Conservation Area are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eastern Ontario Trails and Trillium Wood Golf Club.
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Thomasburg, ON

What's nearby

  • Stoco Lake - 8 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Eastern Ontario Trails - 9 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Stoco Fen Provincial Park - 14 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Trillium Wood Golf Club - 14 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Tyendinaga Cavern and Caves - 17 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Belleville Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪By the Way Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tweedsmuir Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Duffers Chip Wagon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Leonty Acres - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to the Country! Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Escape to the Country! Sleeps 4?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to the Country! Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the Country! Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the Country! Sleeps 4 located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Vanderwater Conservation Area and within 9 miles (15 km) of East Channel and Stoco Lake. Eastern Ontario Trails and Stoco Fen Provincial Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property owners were very informative and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cleanVery well supplied if you forget anything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ed l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host are very acomidating. House was clean. They supplied everything you need for your stay, just bring your own food. Price was very reasonably, less then the local motels, with 3 times the space. It's an older small town house, not fancy but very comfortable. We will definatly contact them for our next ATV trip to tweed
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was great for our stay. We had things to do in Picton & in Napanee, so this was a perfect launch pad for those activities. The place is comfortable and perfectly hospitable. The host and communication were great. I just found the little corner where the house is and the surroundings a little depressing. A sad little corner that has seen better days.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle D.

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

Cute and clean

Excellent communication. Everything very clean. Would not recommend if you have accessibility needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Michelle and company were good communicators, left our place very clean and tidy.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Holly S.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Nice

It was a little musty when we first arrived but opened everything up and cleared up in no time. Quiet as both neighbouring properties were being renovated. There was an obviously half blind and homeless cat hanging around ( because all the birds) felt bad for him fed him. It was private and quiet no one bothered us overall enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan D.

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

Fishing getaway

Great little place for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not Peaceful

Cabin well cared for and clean 👍However misinformed on my peace & quiet cabin request, also the beach photo in old ad was to be our 1st day trip. So to find out it was a private beach after driving to location very dissapointing. Traffic flow past the house more often then not. Also traffic coming down the hill past house goes by very fast day & night. For anyone with little ones just an fyi.. Photos have been added and 1 taken down (my request)since my stay. So you now can see see the whole place. Their is a group home next door for Autistic Adults, the only reason I know this is because one of the employees introduced himself to me day 2 to advise that we may hear banging or screaming. Which we had heard the night before but could not understand. Now we do. The traffic was worse, Also another fyi any conservation sites listed in this ad for nearby attractions. Please make sure you purchase a permit prior to going We drove a extra hr and a bit 1 way to be turned away from the 1st conservation site in his list, because we didn't know about this permit purchase. Would have been great to see that information in his ad. If your simply looking for Peace & quiet this is not the place to stay I only had a 3 day holiday. Very dissapointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review

The house was very clean and very nice bedding but the floors were sloped and the whole house seemed to be crooked. Otherwise everything was wonderful. The hosts were very prompt responding to emails and extra towels and things were all in place. Very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Y M.

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

Enjoyed the stay

The little house has everything you need, no worries if you forget to bring something other than your food, personal belongings or stuff, which demonstrates the owners’ consideration and care to provide convenience to guests travelling from far away. Bonus is that you can watch through big kitchen window birds feeding and bathing while having food or drink at the kitchen counter. I saw around 5-6 different kinds of birds visiting. There may be more if you watch longer. And you can lit bonfire in the backyard in the evening. And you will see many aged but purposely preserved stuff in and outside of the house, witnessing a rich heritage and family history shared to all the honoured guests with abundant hospitality offered by the Brown’s. Certain parts of the property will definitely make you experience a great sense of history and a break away from the modern life (a life style within the span of last 10 to 20 years). In general it is a combination of city and countryside, modern and ancient, convenience and leisure.. Of course the owner couple are so easy to communicate, so ready to help. We didn’t have a chance to meet them in person, but limited times of e communications showed they were responsive, clear, polite, caring and welcoming. I am sure they would effectively solve all my requests or inquiry with any property or utensils concerns. We had no such issues during our stays though. They trust you in every aspect while you stay. Feel staying at your own home, use everything you need as you wish at all your freedom (but not in abusive manner, this we all know as responsible adults). Thank you, Jim and Rebecca for sharing your memory and family heritage, ease and convenience to travellers. We hope to visit your little historical home in the future. (Sorry, I am trying to write some clear daily English but find myself not competent at it)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darlene L.

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

Very nice weekend

We had a lovely weekend at this property and visiting local artists and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Work in progress

Probably the poorest property that I have booked through VRBO. An attempt at renovating has been made but poor material choice and exceptionally poor workmanship makes a very poor impression.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
I think we all watch Hells Kitchen and You got Talent, some of us enjoy them and some aspire to be a Simon! In this STR business, We Aspire to give our guests, as advertised - “A little Taste of Country”, not the Ottawa Carlton nor Royal York, with marble floors and maids (great, but not what we offer). A little taste of country is about: An old country home with exposed beams inside, birds, butterflies and bees, outside with a hobby farm next door providing pigs, chickens and a rooster or two. This is what we advertise. Cheers, Aunt Becky's Birdhouse.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Renny S.

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

Enjoyed our stay:)

Jim was a wonderful host, and very accomodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Thanks again Renny, it was wonderful meeting you and thanks for leaving our place a clean as Aunt Becky love it :) Thanks also for the gifts you left us. Greatly appreciated. Hope to see you again. R/J.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

Exceptionally accommodating hosts.

Nice place and fulfilled our needs just fine but was ten minutes further from our destination than reported in the online listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie Z.

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

Nice trip

Nice little house in a small secluded town. Owners were great to communicate with and neighbours were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mélissa C.

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

Little house full of charm

This house is in progress, there is some renovations going on that might incomodate some people. We were not. Jim told us all about the little house by the hill, and I couldn't possibly think of a more helping and friendly owner. If you're used to perfects hotels, it is maybe not what you're looking for, but if you can deal with some imperfections, than you will have a great time in this spot for a very reasonably price and not very far from where you want to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Rebecca Brown

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We are Jimmy and Rebecca. We were married in 2019 and own a gardening business together. Between gardening and renovating, we are a busy couple. Jimmy is a soccer coach of over 25 years and owns a custom soccer store. Our blended family includes 3 teens and 4 adult children and 1 new baby! We are excited to welcome you to our historic village of Thomasburg and our humble country home!

Why they chose this property

Beautifully remodeled farm family house, cosy back deck to see the birds up close, very big back yard, fish pond.

What makes this property unique

2 minutes Close to Vandeerwater Conservation area with Hiking and Nature Trails along the mighty Moira River; our little artistic Village of Tweed for unique and antique shopping, with a children friendly park at Moira Lake.

Languages:

English

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