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Heart of downtown w/ private backyard. Walk to Elora Mill!

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden flooring, and a stone accent wall.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a covered seating area, and a wooden deck.
A two-story house with a brick exterior, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A staircase leading to a landing with white doors and a wooden floor.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
With space for 8 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 separate living room for relaxation. Explore the Elora Centre For The Arts and Elora Mews Shops, both offering unique experiences in the area.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Firepit available

    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Elora Gorge Conservation Area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Elora, ON
  • Place, Elora Centre For The Arts
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Elora Mews Shops
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Elora Gorge Conservation Area
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Heart of downtown w/ private backyard. Walk to Elora Mill!

Enjoy your stay at this charming and centrally located cottage in Elora.
Clean, comfortable bedrooms will greet you after having enjoyed all that downtown has to offer. Steps away from Elora Centre for the Arts, Bissell Park, the Elora Mill, and all downtown shops and restaurants. With free driveway parking for 2 cars and a private backyard to relax and unwind, this is the perfect place to stay!

The home will be all yours during your stay. Each of the 3 bedrooms has a brand new queen bed and mattress. The kitchen is fully equipped should you wish to cook, and the 2 bathrooms are stocked with all the essentials. The main floor has a gas fireplace to warm you up on those cooler days.

We look forward to ensuring your Elora getaway is a memorable one.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9925931
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

About the area

Elora

Elora is home to this holiday home. Wellington County Museum and Archives and Fergus Grand Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Elora Centre For The Arts and Waterloo Central Railway.
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Elora, ON

What's nearby

  • Elora Centre For The Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Elora Mews Shops - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Elora Quarry Conservation Area - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Zipline Extreme - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Elora Gorge Conservation Area - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Guelph Central Station - 22 min drive
  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of downtown w/ private backyard. Walk to Elora Mill! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Heart of downtown w/ private backyard. Walk to Elora Mill!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heart of downtown w/ private backyard. Walk to Elora Mill!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of downtown w/ private backyard. Walk to Elora Mill!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of downtown w/ private backyard. Walk to Elora Mill! located?

Situated in Elora, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Elora Centre For The Arts, Elora Mews Shops and Tooth of Time. Elora Quarry Conservation Area and Zipline Extreme are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay to explore Elora!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house , good location , walking distance from downtown Very quiet neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house that is close to downtown! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
Thanks for staying at our house. So glad you all had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean and host was very responsive and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Very responsive and excellent host. My only very small issue was that two of the beds were in the basement and I thought three were on the main floor. Not a problem once we were there and the basement appears to be recently done and is very clean and comfortable. So all good. An older house with charming details and a large kitchen. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone thought the beds were very comfortableClose to town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very clean house comfortable beds all amenities we needed. Close proximity to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thank you for leaving a review. Glad you found the house clean and had all the amenities needed for your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and our host were excellent. The house was super clean, well-equipped and in a wonderful location! Highly recommend, especially for guests attending weddings at the ElorA Mill.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
So glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Thanks so much for staying at our property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay for a wedding

Our group of 5 had a great time staying for a wedding at the Mill. Walking distance to downtown and a fantastic home for relaxing before and after the events. Very clean, tastefully decorated home. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2025
Thank you Connor. Glad you found our place a great homebase for the weekend wedding you attended. Would be happy to welcome you back anytime! Jeff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was exactly as listed. Fabulous location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thank you for your review. The location is hard to beat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a great location for our visit. We walked to downtown numerous times. The house had everything we needed and more. Lots of space and very easy entry and parking. Backyard was lovely. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and we would welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A small group of ladies stayed at Jeffrey's place for two nights to enjoy the Twilight Christmas Market shopping event. It was an easy, short walk into town and when we weren't shopping, we had a lovely time enjoying drinks while watching Christmas movies by the cozy fireplace. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two night stay

Top notch experience. Wonderful accommodation and great host communication. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Thank you Catherine. It was our pleasure having you stay at our place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff was awesome. We had an amazing time in Elora because this house was literally walking distance to everything. We enjoyed the home very much. The backyard has an amazing layout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words, and glad you had an amazing stay. I am always available to help and would be happy to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely, cozy winter getaway!

A couple of busy moms needed a weekend away to rest, recharge and binge Netflix! This lovely little house in Elora was absolutely perfect. Spotless, well stocked, comfy beds, more space than we needed, and walking distance to restaurants and beautiful downtown Elora. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2025
Thanks Penelope, so glad you enjoyed your getaway weekend and our house was exactly what you were looking for! All the best, Jeff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and comfortable home

Beautifully renovated old home. Lots of room for 7 adults. Full of thoughtful amenities. Clean and comfortable. Short walk to main street.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2025
Thank you Stephen for your kind review! Happy to hear you found our place spacious and clean. You are welcomed back anytime! Jeff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elora

Beautiful home and easy walk into town and all that Elora has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2024
Thank you Dwight for staying at our place - glad you enjoyed the visit! -Jeff
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was wonderful. Very well equipped. Not as clean as it should be - cobwebs and spiders in between windows and window screens were huge. Sleeps 8 but sofa bed in basement is very hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Thanks for your review. We strive to keep the house very clean for our guests, so thanks for pointing out the cobwebs. We have since done a window clean up and have taken care of this! Jeff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Homebase for Elora Xmas Market

Took the family and mother-in-law to check out the Elora Xmas market on a Saturday night. Parking downtown can get sketchy so decided to rent a VRBO in town so we can walk to the market and have a place for the mother-in-law to lie down. Family enjoyed watching TV cuddled by the fireplace on the comfy couches in the living room. Eldest son took over the basement. Place was very clean and has everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2024
Thank you Ray for the great review. Happy to hear you enjoyed the stay, and of course we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime. Yes, the gas fireplace is a nice treat on these colder nights! Regards, Jeff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage.

This cottage is very convenient to be able to walk everywhere in Elora. The home itself is charming, the beds are very comfortable with excellent quality sparkling white sheets and duvets and good quality pillows. Bathrooms were spotless and well equipped. The owner, was charming and very quick to answer questions, when we mentioned the basement bedroom was chilly, an electric heater was delivered very promptly. If I had to be negative about anything….the sofa’s in the living room are a little tired, and for three senior women with bad backs, sofa’s with better springs would be appreciated. The kitchen was clean and had everything we required for our three night stay. The fridge had quite a bit of food in it, which we found a little odd, and could have done with a good wipe down. That said, the cottage is lovely and so easy to access Elora, I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2024
Thank you Geri, we are happy you enjoyed the stay! The location of the house is indeed hard to beat! Thank you for your comment regarding the sofas - they are on our list of upgrades required and hope to do so soon. And my apologies regarding the fridge. While we do typically leave some useful condiments in there, it should have been left in a cleaner state than what you have described. Otherwise, I am glad you found everything else comfortable and clean, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our stay. House was very clean and beds comfortable. Good size for the 6 of us who stayed! Host was great with communication when we had questions and details about home we're well documented. Pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family stayed here for a family wedding and were absolutely delighted with the home, the amenities and the location. They felt it created a special ambience and contributed to the wonderful evening. Its convenient location and parking made it a wonderful choice for a busy weekend in Elora. Definitely good value for our money! Thank you so much for consideration and assistance with making it a perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was within walking distance of my daughter’s wedding venue. Worked great for out of country family to stay at. The property was clean and well maintained. Just feel there was a major safety issue because there was no railing on either side of the stairs to the basement. With 2 bedrooms in the basement this is an issue for all ages. Wish there was a curtain on the window of the bedroom in the basement looking out onto driveway. The girls had to put a pillow up to keep the early morning sun out. Overall I would highly recommend recommend staying at this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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