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Small family? Nature lover? Birder? Writer? Hiker? Stargazer? WELCOME!

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Terrace/patio
Dining nook is perfect for 4 guests. Couch folds down and can be used for sleeping (bedding supplied)
Fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, fridge and small freezer.
Exterior
New wood flooring substantially updates the Bunkie space. The master bedroom mattress is also brand-new (2019)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Georgian Bluffs, ON
  • Place, Keppel Croft Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cobble Beach Golf Links
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Bruce's Caves Conservation Area
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bunk Beds

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Small family? Nature lover? Birder? Writer? Hiker? Stargazer? WELCOME!

RATES ARE BASED ON TWO PERSONS occupying the Bunkie.
Each additional person, including children are extra.
Children 5 and under are FREE (do NOT include them in your quote)

It is our policy for long weekends, if there are no children in the group, that we rent to a maximum of TWO adults only.

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This unique rental is ideal for a single person, a couple or a small family with young children. Sleeps four comfortably.

It is also a great opportunity to embrace the concept of 'tiny house living'

Greystone 'Bunkie' was, at one time, our travel trailer when our children were young. It has been retired, updated and is a permanent location under shelter.

Located on a fenced-in, 1 acre property surrounded by 430 acres of our private wildlife/nature reserve and managed forest, you couldn't ask for a more serene and peaceful place to enjoy your holiday. Bring your binoculars and camera!

Our private greenhouse and vegetable gardens are located within this one acre plot. The fence is to keep the deer out but is also ideal if you have young children ... they can run and play safely (of course, not in gardens and flowerbeds).

The BUNKIE is fully equipped with everything you'll need to enjoy your holiday -- all you need bring is food, clothes and personal items -- including the comfort of air conditioning for muggy evenings.

Kitchen, dining area, sitting area; 2 extra long single bunk beds; private master bedroom with double bed (new pillow top mattress); full washroom with shower/tub (newly tiled in 2024).

There is a private patio with table and 4 chairs outside your front door; a fire pit (with wood and chairs supplied). Plenty of flowers and a wide variety of birds.

This location is a perfect artist or writer's getaway; ideal for birdwatchers, nature lovers, hikers, stargazing and just getting away from the hustle and bustle of life.

The Bunkie is NOT on the water.

The Bunkie is accessed via a steep paved and concrete driveway with paved parking inside the Bunkie fence (car visible from Bunkie)>

We are located on the scenic route approximately half-way between Owen Sound and Wiarton, Ontario, Canada and about 90 minutes from Tobermory.

About 2.5 hours' drive from Toronto airport area; 5 hours from Buffalo; 3 hours from Sarnia.

HOUSE RULES:
No smoking in unit
No pets
No parties or events
No guests other than those on application
Primary renter must be 25 or older
Minimum rental is 2 nights

Quiet time is 11pm to 7am in keeping with local bylaws

Upon booking, a $500 booking deposit is secured by VRBO but not charged. The security/damage deposit is only charged after departure and inspection should we find any missing/broken items. Late departure is chargeable ($50 fee + $50/hour late) as it is inconsiderate and interrupts our turnaround for incoming guests.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are always welcome at our rentals.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4441376
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

About the area

Kemble

Located in Georgian Bluffs, Small family? Nature lover? Birder? Writer? Hiker? Stargazer? WELCOME! is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre or Sauble Speedway. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking in the area.
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Georgian Bluffs, ON

What's nearby

  • Keppel Croft Gardens - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Cobble Beach Golf Links - 13 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Bruce's Caves Conservation Area - 18 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Indian Falls Conservation Area - 19 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Bluewater Park - 24 min drive - 30.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪1 Cottage, 1 Girl, 10 Men. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Country Style - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Rockford Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Small family? Nature lover? Birder? Writer? Hiker? Stargazer? WELCOME! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Small family? Nature lover? Birder? Writer? Hiker? Stargazer? WELCOME!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Small family? Nature lover? Birder? Writer? Hiker? Stargazer? WELCOME!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small family? Nature lover? Birder? Writer? Hiker? Stargazer? WELCOME!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

About the host

Hosted by Greystone Retreat, Annex and/or Bunkie (Manager: Susan)

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We originally bought this property in 1993 and built our retirement home on across the road using it as our family cottage until 2005 when we moved here full time.

We created "Greystone Trails" to give back to provide a space for wildlife to live naturally including digging two ponds so they would have easy access to water year round.

Eventually, at the rate of approximately 1km a year, we created a 17km network of recreational hiking trails that encompass the entire 430 acres. We've opened that to the public for day use as our way of giving back to community.

The trails are about 8-10 feet wide, are mown in summer for hiking and groomed in winter for cross-country skiing, snowshoes or hiking.

Why they chose this property

We absolutely love being surrounded (quite literally) by nature and wildlife in this quiet rural setting. We, and most of our neighbours, are retired couples who enjoy our families visiting. Many take advantage of the trails for family outings.

What makes this property unique

It's not often you have access to over 400 acres of private land to hike while enjoying being surrounded by nature.

And, if you prefer the touristy spots, there are no shortage of them within 15-90 minutes' drive.

The City of Owen Sound is about 20 minutes south -- restaurants, theatre, outdoor summer festivals weekly, biking trails, groceries, fuel and more. The town of Wiarton is about 20 minutes north with a grocery store and a few restaurants. In Wiarton, you can continue north about an hour to Tobermory (parks, sight seeing, boat tours, more) or west about 20 minutes to Sauble Beach on the sandy shores of Lake Huron.

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