Mutchmor House - Steps from the sands of Providence Bay - Providence Bay

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 101600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Providence Bay, Manitoulin Island, ON

Pirate's Cove19 min drive
Cup and Saucer Trail31 min drive
Gore Bay, ON (YZE-Manitoulin)49 min drive
Chi-Cheemaun Ferry Terminal50 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main floor Loft

1 Single Murphy Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom #3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Main floor Loft

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs washroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Mutchmor House - Steps from the sands of Providence Bay

General:
* Cheery, comfortable (1355+ sq ft - sq m)1898 historic farmhouse:
* Original owner: Ralph Mutchmor - lumber entrepreneur early Providence Bay.
* Upstairs: 3 bedrooms - 1 double, 2 twins, 1 bunk bed twins (with 2 extra mattresses) plus washroom
* Main floor: full kitchen / dining-living room / 2 bathrooms / PLUS -
* Full private apartment for family/friends - 1 double day bed plus 1 queen Loft bed plus kitchenette plus washroom
* Kitchen: fully-equipped - espresso, bagel toaster etc
* Living/dining room: spacious, comfortable - TV, Internet, cheery

* Large patio and 8'x10' Balcony:
* Private, enclosed, safe yard
* Firepit
* Hammock
* BBQ
* Seating, umbrellas

Entertainment/Communication:
* Hi-speed Internet/WiFi
* Shaw Direct sat TV
* VCR w/ popular videos
* Cellphone service
* Board games, yard games
* Water sports: canoe, paddleboard included
* Bicycles various sizes, cycle routes included
* Reading material: history of Prov, hiking routes, novels, classic reads, children, ref guides (astronomy, flora, fauna)

Provided:
* BBQ w propane
* Enclosed firepit with firewood, tools
* Blankets, pillows
* First aid kit
* General cleaning/disinfectant supplies
* Full personal guest connection at all times
* Property manager contact

Central location on a quiet side street for exploring Manitoulin. Full tourist info: powows, hiking trails, cycle routes etc. Sandy beach 200 metres. Hear the waves lapping on the Bay from the 8'x10' balcony or the lake-facing bedroom.

Boardwalk for moonrise or sunset walks. Annual Providence Bay Fair starts 3rd Friday in August. Parade, exhibits, rides, shows - always interesting. Before & after the Fair, very peaceful and relaxing.

Supply your own toiletries, bed sheets, pillowcases. Cleanup policy - leave it at least as clean as found..

Base family price (2 adults + kids under age 12) as per VRBO. Extra cost for adults beyond 2 (age 12 or over). Rent Saturday to Saturday, noon to noon in July or August. From March until October, minimal 3 days rental.

Attractions:
* 3 kms of sandy beach. 1/4 km Boardwalk. Mindemoya River - September salmon run.
* Beach playground.
* Harbourfront historical exhibit, ice cream/snack bar.'
* Excellent cycling opportunities, curling, snowmobiling, fishing & deer hunting in season
* Huron Fish & Chips
* Peace Café
* Mindemoya 13 kms for full services
* Spring Bay 8 kms general store

Cancellation policy as per VRBO.

Property manager

Chet

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 40

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Bunks, enclosed yard, games, beach, paddleboard

Events

No events allowed

Family connections preferred

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Only off property

Disclaimer: Provincial guidelines may nullify any of our guidelines.

We expect the cottage to be left in as good condition as found, including removing all garbage created.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Providence Bay

Located in Central Manitoulin, this cottage is on the beach. Cup and Saucer Trail and Chi-Cheemaun Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Blue Jay Creek Provincial Park.

Providence Bay, Manitoulin Island, ON

What's nearby

Mindemoya Town Park - 16 min drive
Pirate's Cove - 19 min drive
Cup and Saucer Trail - 31 min drive
Bridal Veil Falls - 39 min drive
Chi-Cheemaun Ferry Terminal - 50 min drive

Restaurants

Lake Huron Fish & Chips - 3 min walk
School House Restaurant - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mutchmor House - Steps from the sands of Providence Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.0

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

28 August 2020

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

Wonderful spot right next to the beach

Wonderful historical spot with a big yard right in the Providence hub next to the beach. Great for a family.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John B., Welland, Ontario, Canada

17 September 2023

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

Family reconnecting

Great area (especially for younger kids). Good base to explore the area. The house was surprisingly modern dressed as a rustic cottage. All the necessary modern conveniences and very clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie B.

6 September 2023

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

Most beautiful beach in Ontario

It was a joy to be so close to the beach and to have everything we needed. We met a lot of wonderful neighbours and community members - everyone was very friendly. Host was very helpful and communicative. If you are expecting new fixtures and finishes, this isn’t the place for you. If you appreciate historic homes that are cared for and appreciated and a little quirky, this is the place for you. The amount of rooms and space was incredible. Would have appreciated knowing there would be no cleaning service available - while we always leave places better than we found them, we deep clean enough after a young family at home that we don’t enjoy cleaning in vacation. Also the pillows and blankets could use updating. Otherwise, an overall amazing experience and vacation location.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ania d.

2 August 2023

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

Charming in beautiful location!

Charming, cozy and comfortable cottage in a beautiful part of Manitoulin island. 2 min walk to gorgeous sandy beach. Host was very responsive and accommodating. Would definitely go back. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barb F.

30 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Providence Bay Family Time

Great way to introduce our son and his fiancé to Manitoulin Island. Providence Bay never disappoints. The Mutchmor House is an historic locale to use as a home base to some incredible day trips across the island. Then there’s the beach. Ohh the beach sunsets. ❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023