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Nature and Wellness Retreat with Nordic Sauna &SPA by Georgian Bay & Bruce Trail

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Outdoor dining
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Modern open concept area. Extra seating at kitchen island and side counter table
Exterior
Shared community beach view. Devil's Monument is in the distance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lion's Head, ON
  • Place, Miller Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Smokey Head-White Bluff Provincial Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Bruce Peninsula National Park
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Nature and Wellness Retreat with Nordic Sauna &SPA by Georgian Bay & Bruce Trail

Featuring: EV Charger, Generator, Sauna, Hot Tub, Outdoor Fireplace, Patio, 2Queens, 4Bunks

Modern and Charming Cape Chin Cottage in beautiful Bruce Peninsula with amazing forest views - Steps to the Georgian Bay (out our front door) and the Bruce Trail (out our back door)

Nearby attractions include: Tobermory, Devil's Monument (within walking distance), the Grotto at Bruce National Park, Singing Sands, Flowerpot Island, Grieg's Caves

Welcome to Cape Chin Getaway! Enjoy the scenic beauty of the aqua water and the sound of the waves within steps, hiking the Bruce Trail and multiple side trails or relax in our private sauna and hot tub while watching the numerous birds come and go from our backyard retreat.

The space
Cape Chin Getaway is a private, nature filled escape. With beautiful views of the surrounding forest, this single level home designed with knotty pine high sloped ceiling, is just steps from Georgian Bay and the Bruce Trail! We are only 2kms to Devils Monument via the Bruce Side Trail which begins in our backyard! Escape the city to this special retreat, complete with hot tub and sauna, and just let yourself relax! Also work remotely - we have high speed internet and a backup generator!

Do you have an electric vehicle? Have no worries, as we have an EV Charger. Our universal charger with dual plug type is compatible with all North American EV's (Level 2 up to 48A).

The kitchen is equipped with all dishes and cooking utensils (blender, traditional coffee maker and grinder, Keurig Coffee Maker (bring your favourite coffee or tea pods), instant pot, toaster) to cook a gourmet feast.

We have a drilled well equipped with a water softener and our water is purified through a UVA filtration system. In addition, our refrigerator is equipped with a further filter and provides cold drinking water on demand.

Large living space with high sloped knotty pine ceiling, complete with fully equipped gourmet kitchen and dining table. Rainy days can be spent watching movies, playing the many board games, puzzles and table tennis (not regulation size), or select from one of our many books to read.

Wellness amenities include private hot tub, sauna, and 2 yoga mats. Relax in the private cedar barrel sauna or soak in the hot tub (both sauna and hot tub are open all year!!). Every weather is sauna and hot tub weather! (Just remember to bring your beach towel)

The home is centrally located in Cape Chin North between Tobermory and Lion's Head along the stunning escarpment of the Bruce Peninsula. There truly is no place like it! Feel humbled by the tall tree views and 200 foot limestone cliffs plunging down into the crystal clear waters of Georgian Bay right next to the Bruce Trail.

Linens for the cottage are included. Please use the provided sheets to make the beds you need. The towels we provide are for indoor use only. Please bring your own towels for use at the beach, sauna, and hot tub.

Like to bird? Use the binoculars. You will find yourself immersed in wildlife from the backyard. Numerous avian friends as well as the neighbourhood foxes.

On clear nights, make use of the Bruce Peninsula's Dark Sky zone. Appreciate stargazing with the naked eye, or choose to use the telescope.

In the summer months, enjoy BBQing in the backyard. Relax on the expansive wooden deck partially shaded by the pergola. Choose to lounge on the outdoor sectional or enjoy your meal at the outdoor dining area. Fancy an outdoor fire? Our outdoor fireplace surrounded by muskoka chairs is sure to please under the canopy of stars. All you need to do is bring your own supply of firewood, fire starter, matches/lighter.

Can't get parking at Devils Monument? No worries, just walk from the backyard! That's right - access the Bruce Trail from the backyard. The Devils Monument side trail is only 2kms away from the backyard.

Community shared beach access is located less than 100 meters from the house. We recommend water shoes for ease of entry in and out of the water as the Bay is made up of shore stone. We provide foldup chairs, beach umbrella, and beach mat. Bring your own beach towels, kayaks, and life jackets!

Blazing fast Starlink internet provided! Should you choose to, or need to work remotely, this is very convenient. Just set yourself up at our dedicated workspace. And, for peace of mind, we also have a backup generator, in the event of a power outage.

**LOCATION** we are located in a REMOTE area of the Bruce Peninsula. If you are looking for quiet, nature, beach and hiking -this IS the cottage for you! But if you are looking for shops/restaurants, night life, grocery store, we are only 25 mins/23kms to Lion's Head and 35 mins/38kms to Tobermory. Both locations have a Foodland grocery store.

(We are on septic with only one bathroom)

Other things to note
** MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY AT ANY TIME ** Maximum 6 adults and 2 children up to the age of 12 for a total of 8. Occupancy is strictly enforced by the municipality as well as the owners of the home - should the occupancy be disregarded, the deposit amount will be forfeited and reservation cancelled.

Guest access
Guests have access to the full cottage with backup generator, front yard and backyard, private hot tub and sauna, parking for 3 cars in driveway and EV charger.
Family friendly (board games, table tennis ((not regulation size)), books for all ages, and upon request the following items can be made available - mini crib, high chair, stroller).
Some accessibility features are available. Entire home is on one floor only with a step up access to front and rear yards. Upon request at time of booking, an accessibility ramp can be set up temporarily for the front entry. Some entrances are 32" or wider, but some are not. If applicable, please make an inquiry for further information.

Other things to note
Cell phone signal at the home is intermittent. Exterior cameras out front are for the security of our guests and also for our insurance. Upon request, at time of booking, one child's highchair, one mini crib (which can easily be moved to any part of the home), sound machine, baby monitor, baby gate, toys, outlet plug covers, and one stroller can be made available.
Registration number
NBP-2024-367

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About the area

Lion's Head

Located in Northern Bruce Peninsula, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Bruce Peninsula National Park. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Lion's Head, ON

What's nearby

  • Miller Lake - 21 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Britain Lake - 23 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Smokey Head-White Bluff Provincial Park - 27 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Dyer's Bay Beach - 34 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Bruce Peninsula National Park - 37 min drive - 27.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Trufood Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Corbettas - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Restaurant & Food Mart - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Emporium - ‬26 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Emily C. N. L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and serene place to stay while exploring the Bruce peninsula. We really appreciated the special perks like the sauna, hot tub, fire pit, lawn games, and energy efficient upgrades. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed to cook at home. An ideal place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Saif M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, very well equipped. Hot tub does not heat up fast but was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2025
Thank you for your kind words and for your 5 star review! We appreciate it! As we only learned about your issue with the hot tub after you left, we were not able to address it during your stay. Following your stay, we were messaging with each other, and we reached the following conclusion. Based off of what you said about the hot tub, it sounded like someone in your group may have inadvertently switched the hot tub from standard mode to sleep mode which reduces the temperature by 20 degrees. The temperature remains lowered in sleep mode and will not increase unless it is switched back to standard mode. If you had let us know during your stay, we would have been able to help you to change it back to standard mode, and then the temperature would have been working properly for you. Once again, thank you for your kind words.
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10/10 Excellent

Emily C. N. L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Julie's. House instructions were very clear and Julie was very responsive to all questions .The house is very spacious and cozy. Beds were comfortable and nice to see quality linens. I loved the fact you could walk to town and quicker through the secret path. AC was in every room and we did use it! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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