Kanien'kehá:ka Roundhouse - Unique Cordwood Home - A Nature Lovers' Retreat

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A wooden cabin interior with a glass table, wooden chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of trees outside.
A small, blue building with a circular logo on the front, surrounded by greenery and a stone-paved entrance.
A spacious, circular room with a central ceiling fan, multiple windows, and various potted plants.
A wooden deck with a pool, a covered seating area, and a grill.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen with cabinets and a flag.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Merrickville, ON
  • Place, Blockhouse Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Judith Moore Gallery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom Ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Seasonal Bunkie Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

North Grenville

Located in North Grenville, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ferguson Forest and Rideau River Provincial Park, while Blockhouse Museum and Judith Moore Gallery are cultural highlights. Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop and Saunders Country Critters Zoological Sanctuary & Garden Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Merrickville, ON

What's nearby

  • Blockhouse Museum - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Judith Moore Gallery - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Marlborough Forest - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Rideau River Provincial Park - 21 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Smiths Falls Station - 29 min drive
  • Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brigadoon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Goose and Gridiron Restaurant & Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Village Bean - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Iron Forge Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Yellow canoe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Kanien'kehá:ka Roundhouse - Unique Cordwood Home - A Nature Lovers' Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kanien'kehá:ka Roundhouse - Unique Cordwood Home - A Nature Lovers' Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kanien'kehá:ka Roundhouse - Unique Cordwood Home - A Nature Lovers' Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kanien'kehá:ka Roundhouse - Unique Cordwood Home - A Nature Lovers' Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kanien'kehá:ka Roundhouse - Unique Cordwood Home - A Nature Lovers' Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kanien'kehá:ka Roundhouse - Unique Cordwood Home - A Nature Lovers' Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Rideau Canal, Blockhouse Museum and Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop. Judith Moore Gallery and Marlborough Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

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
This was our second stay, and it was as seamless and enjoyable as our first. A unique gem of a vacation spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fabulous property! Beautiful surroundings, spotless interior, and very comfortable accommodations for all five of us staying there as a family. The home is filled with amazing Beatles memorabilia, which really added to the uniqueness of this home. Paul-Marc is a tremendous host. We really enjoyed meeting him and truly appreciated him spending time explaining how everything works. We highly recommend this lovely home and wouldn't hesitate to book it again for a future stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great to be personally met by the owner & given a thorough orientation. Excellent location for day trips. So clean, welcoming and private. Plan to return some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. Everything I needed, very comfortable family friendly. Accessible and yet private. Enjoyed the wildlife and outdoor gazebo. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay in unique home

Enjoyed this unique property with its beautiful grounds and eclectic decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is beautiful. A perfect peaceful spot, to watch birds and take good walks. The personal touches make this place truly special
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow. Definitely a nature lovers retreat and relaxation at it's best. We will be back and recommend a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Road Trip To Canada

The roundhouse was the perfect place for us to stay as we took day trips around Canada. It was a quiet oasis where the kids enjoyed time in the pool and practicing piano.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2024
Thanks for looking after my home and property. It was super-tidy, so that makes you & your family SUPERGUESTS!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location!

From the groundhog to the backwoods trails, this place is filled with wonder. Tons to explore on the property and loads of discussion pieces inside. Thank you Paul Marc for creating such a unique and comfortable getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, and well-equipped. This home, and its gardens are a joy. It embodies storytelling and music. We were immediately charmed by it, and truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
Thanks for your 5-Star Review. You were great guests and welcome to return anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem of a cottage: masterfully decorated, fully equipped.

Beautiful wildflowers, saw bunnies and groundhog, great to walk around the property: serene - no traffic! Nice pool, place for campfire. It exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property .Very relaxing stay.

Stayed for 4 days Paul Marc,the host was so friendly and easy to talk to. He met us at checkin and gave us a comprehensive tour of the house and grounds.We very much enjoyed how peacful and quiet the property was.The pool was awesome and we used it every day.The house was well equiped and very much as pictured.Loved it!We would definately stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome house and property; will be back!

Awesome and very interesting house. Nice quiet location, lots of land to explore even in the winter, fire place and jacuzzi tub were great and bed was comfortable. Paul Marc was very accommodating and responsive. We’ll probably book again and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Many thanks Alex & Angela for being great guests, and for your 5 Star review! So glad you two lovebirds could have an intimate Christmas in my Roundhouse! I look forward to seeing you, (and maybe your friends & family?), in the near future. Why not come this summer and have a splash in the pool while BBQing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property. Loved the gardens and pool, and the house was a cool homage to music and more. We also were able to check out the lovely Merrickville as well as make the drive to Ottawa and old town Montreal. The Deifenbunker museum was very interesting and the fine arts museum in Ottawa had some terrific stuff. Paul-Marc was very friendly and accommodating. It was a relaxing oasis and gave us some much needed down time. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
So pleased that Tiffany and her family enjoyed those relaxing moments at my home, in between a busy schedule of sightseeing. The family are 5-star “super guests” - they took exceptional care of my home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Accommodation

What an incredible place! Beautiful eclectic decor, friendly hosts, perfect location, and all of the amenities a family could need. Master bedroom with ensuite and soaker tub, second bathroom, laundry facilities, separate bunkie area, fire pit, clean pool, great trails on the expansive property, screened-in gazebo, WiFi, connected TV, piano and guitars, full kitchen, and more. We immediately felt relaxed and “at home, away from home”. We had a wonderful time here connecting and getting away from it all, and we hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical

The Roundhouse was even more amazing in person! Paul Marc is a gracious host who met us upon arrival to show us around. They had everything we could have needed and more! The property and house is well maintained, very clean, and creatively decorated. We cannot wait to return and have warm enough weather to also enjoy the pool! Thank you for a wonderful long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2024
Thanks Kellie & Tom for 'babysitting' my home so well! And thanks for the gift of fine beveridges from Forked River Brewing Co of London Ontario!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place to stay. Filled with music memorabilia and Indigenous art. We learned something new about both at every turn. The kitchen is fully equipped with anything you could possibly want. Amazing porch to sit on to enjoy the sun and rain. Wonderful screened in gazebo to enjoy meals without bugs. Staying there reminded me that music isn’t just something we play — it’s something we live with. I came home feeling totally recharged and so thankful for the musical journeys I get to share with my students each week. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing and one of a kind home

We had an amazing experience staying in Paul Marc's home. Very clean, peaceful and truly a paradise home. This home is full of memorabilia, everyday we would discover something new to enjoy at or learn from. Paul's recommendation to try Iron Forge pizza and their citrus herb chicken wings is a must try. Recommend eating this delicious dinner in the Cantina Mexico to truly enjoy your evening! We also loved sitting outside watching the sunrise while enjoying a cup of coffee and a croissant, and also got visited with all kinds of birds. We can't thank you enough for giving us this opportunity, and we would love to come back again! Paul Marc is truly a SUPERHOST!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2024
Thanks for the great review! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Fantastic!

Paul Marc was a gracious host and his home was simply the best. Everything came as advertised. The attention to detail was second to none. As a music lover, I was impressed by the sound system and the acoustics in the roundhouse. Paul Marc has it dialed in fabulously and the local radio station had my partner and I dancing and singing along all weekend long. The trails on the property were so cool. Merrickville was such a sweet small town where all the people say hello and genuinely care for one another. Jenn and I could not have had a better time, thank you so much Paul Marc!!! Definitely will be back... Al
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2021
Al & Jenn were super-tidy, super-clean, super-appreciative & super-respectful of my home & property - in short, they were "Super-Guests" and they are most welcome to return anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and relaxing holiday

We really enjoyed our stay at the roundhouse. The property was exactly as presented in the listing. The house contained everything we could need except for food and drink Paul-Marc took his time to show us around the property and tell us the history of the house, which was very interesting. He was available in case of any emergency, which was very reassuring. The property is beautiful, quiet and private. We enjoyed all aspects, from walking in the bush and collecting firewood, to relaxing by the pool and on the porch. We enjoyed eating in Casa Mexicana... outdoor dining with no bugs! We had fun building a campfire and roasting marshmallows. The indoor atmosphere was fun and eclectic. It was comfortable and relaxing. We felt safe at night. The town is so nice! We enjoyed an afternoon walking around and having a drink on a patio. We also watch the locks in action, allowing the passage of boats. We had fun fishing in the area and caught some sunfish and pumpkinseed. All in all, it was a wonderful little vacation and we hope to return! Thank you Paul-Marc 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paul-Marc is a fabulous host. He is very passionate about the oasis he cultivates, treasures and protects. Nature is abundant and the trails he has made on his property are a must to explore. The lodging is one of a kind. The kitchen has every tool (good quality) and spice you could ever need. Once, creating in the kitchen, choose from a vast array of music options to set the mood. In the morning, sit on the porch and watch the nature and listen to their songs. He has the most beautiful chimes that sound like singing bowls. This is a place of peace and tranquility. There is an amazing deck around the pool where fun and games can be had in the comfy surroundings. The night light is around the property is very cozy and calming. A short trip into Merrickville is a must. It is filled with artisan shops, bakeries and good eats of your choice. If you are staying near Perth, Smith Falls etc...this is the place set down your bags down and take in all that Paul-Marc has to offer. Paul-Marc will go the extra mile to ensure you are well taken care of...such as finding my glasses I left despite 4 people trying to find them over several days before leaving. To top that, he dropped them off at my sisters. Need I say more. This is an abode not to be missed. There is something for everyone and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay. Our family truly loved your beautiful, peaceful home, especially the kids who had a blast in the pool. I was so grateful for the fully equipped kitchen, which made cooking our meals a joy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2026
And thank you for taking such great car of my home - everything was super tidy, and super clean - and that makes you and your family SUPERGUESTS!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Confortable et accueillant.

Endroit formidable pour l’éveil du matin avec les chants des oiseaux. La tranquillité de l’endroit. Ce n’est pas un lieu pour les enfants. C’est plus un lieu de ressources, de paix. Merci à l’hôte de nous offrir cette maison plein de charme!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2024
Nya'wen (thanks) for the slice of pie and the guitar-shaped beer bottle opener/keychain!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

paul marc's roundhouse is unique, idyllic, charming and romantic! a perfect getaway for our 4 nights

we can hardly wait to go back to the roundhouse and it's beautiful reserve! that says it all, doesn't it?!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Creative Oasis

I stayed here with some friends; we are musicians and had concerts in the area. The roundhouse was so lovely and peaceful. The morning walks are lovely and the little cabana is great to hang out in. It is obvious that Paul-Marc has taken the time to care for both the inside and outside of the home. I loooooved this house and will definitely book again if I travel to eastern Ontario in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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