Red Barn | Waterfront | Private | Tobermory | A-Frame | Pet Friendly

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A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a white stove, and a refrigerator.
A red cabin with a blue balcony, surrounded by dense forest.
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Tobermory, ON
  • Place, Bruce Peninsula National Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Fathom Five National Marine Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Cyprus Lake
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Northern Bruce Peninsula

Located in Northern Bruce Peninsula, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Sweepstakes Ship Wreckage and Big Tub Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tobermory Brewing Company & Grill and Little Tub Harbour.
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Tobermory, ON

What's nearby

  • Bruce Peninsula National Park - 19 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Georgian Bay - 26 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Fathom Five National Marine Park - 28 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Cyprus Lake - 32 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Big Tub Lighthouse - 33 min drive - 26.9 km

Restaurants

  • Lone Wolf Fish & Chips
  • ‪Grandview Motel & Dining Room - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Lonewolf Drive Thru - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Barn | Waterfront | Private | Tobermory | A-Frame | Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Red Barn | Waterfront | Private | Tobermory | A-Frame | Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Red Barn | Waterfront | Private | Tobermory | A-Frame | Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Barn | Waterfront | Private | Tobermory | A-Frame | Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Barn | Waterfront | Private | Tobermory | A-Frame | Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Huron and within 3 miles (5 km) of Scugog Lake and Johnston Harbour-Pine Tree Point Provincial Park. Singing Sands and Boardwalk Loop Trail Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Overall a good experience. Cottagewas clean and taken care of. Nice waterfront property and close to Tobermory . Came with lots necessities in. Paper towels, dish soap, condiments.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tobermory get away

The cottage was just as described; charming and rustic. The perfect homebase for our daily excursions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

it's nice experience

our family had great times and enjoyed the peaceful lake view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words, Xiaqing! We will see you back again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer getaway

The property is in a great central location to everything we wanted to do during our stay. The location is quiet and well maintained. Foosball and provided boardgames kept us entertained on a rainy evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Rustic Stay in Tobermorry

Beautiful. Cozy cottage stay for the Fall season. Great kitchen for cooking, cozy living room and bedrooms upstairs. Beautiful area too. Picture perfect to the photos listed. Perfect location - right by the Grotto, Singing Sands Beach and Bruce Trail. Note that the shower and bathroom are on the main floor. Night time trips to the loo do require a downstairs trek.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Cute little cottage - good location for day trips!

If you are looking for a good place to park for the week that is close to all the national parks and main attractions the red barn is a good choice. Just under 10 min to beautiful singing sands and less than 20 to the grotto Tobermory and halfway log dump parks. We appreciated the cute walking paths to the dock and fire pit and our boys ages 12 and 13 spent hours playing foosball in the bunkie. The cottage is quaint, beds are comfortable linens provided but warm in late July for sleeping. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need and nice to have extra dish soap paper towel etc . Grey Bruce cottages is responsive and were lovely to leave us some goodies upon arrival. I will mention the lake out front is small and does not connect directly into Lake Huron. There is iron sediment at the bottom of the lake not making it welcoming for swimming and as mentioned only 1ft off the dock . We did not use the lake other than to paddle over to portage to Lake Huron, however did sit at the dock for the beautiful sunsets. One other point is the fridge is extremely small. If looking to stack with water, drinks and food for the week you will not have room. Overall we had a nice stay however for the price something in Lake Huron would be ideal
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely cottage it suited us perfectly! Although with fairly basic facilities it is extremely comfortable, quiet and everything you need is there.It is a space with plenty of wildlife and easy access to local trails and sights.The hosts were really attentive prior to and during our visit - checking in by email that we were all good. A small issue with the shower was given priority attention.Would recommend if you like nature and getting away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The land was level with easy footing to the dock and shallow water. The bed was comfortable as was the furniture. We appreciated being able to bring our dogs. It was close and convenient to Tobermory (beaches and attractions all less than 20 mins away).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Hi Kaitlin Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and truly appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime. Grey Bruce Cottages Team
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