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Family Winter House in the ❤️ of the Eastern Townships

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Family Winter House in the ❤️ of the Eastern Townships

🌟Welcome to The Grey Rabbit House! 🌟

Escape to our rustic yet cozy and spacious home, nestled in the heart of the Eastern Townships. Originally built in 1903, this charming abode has retained all of its historical charm while undergoing numerous renovations and design improvements over the years. With its high ceilings, pine wood floors, and rustic décor, The Grey Rabbit House exudes warmth and offers the perfect setting for a family getaway.

Located in the heart of Ayer’s Cliff Village, just steps away from the main street, The Grey Rabbit House is within walking distance of local amenities, including a grocery store, farmer’s market (in the summer), butcher shop, SAQ, and charming cafes and restaurants. While you may occasionally hear passing trucks during the day, evenings are typically peaceful, allowing for a serene atmosphere.

Experience the beauty of the region year-round with nearby attractions such as Massawippi Lake, Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook, Foresta Lumina, and Mont Orford National Park. For a relaxing day, spend time by Ayer’s Cliff Lake or indulge in a spa day at Spa Nordic Station.

Our family-friendly retreat is equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, including:

• High-speed internet (120Mbps)
• Smart TV with Netflix
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Coffee maker
• Dedicated office space
• Indoor wood-burning fireplace
• Veranda
• BBQ (available May to October)
• Free on-site parking

Before booking, please note:

• Parties are not permitted to ensure a peaceful atmosphere for all guests.
• Smoking/vaping is strictly prohibited indoors.
• We kindly ask guests to remove their shoes indoors.
• If traveling with pets, please prevent them from climbing on furniture.

We look forward to hosting your family for a memorable getaway!

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About the area

Ayers Cliff

Located in Ayers Cliff, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Magog River Gorge and Merry House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Rose des Champs and Fromagerie La Station. Travelling with kids? Consider Le Monde de TiKito Family Fun Center and Karting Orford. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Ayer's Cliff, QC

What's nearby

  • Tomifobia Nature Trail - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lac Massawippi - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Memphremagog Lake Beach - 20 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook - 20 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Mont-Orford National Park - 24 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wood's Snack Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cantine du Village - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Maurice - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Auberge Ayer's Cliff Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay in 7 months. Responsive and very accommodating hosts. Great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient and exactly what we were looking to attend a wedding near by!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Byron R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient to bike path and downtown. Great space for two couples. Very clean. Would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Z.

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

Great vacation home

Loved staying at this charming property! It has everything you need for an easy, relaxed stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

sylvie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well appointed and good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

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

Great Place To Enjoy The Cliff

This is in a convenient location to the lake and downtown. The host was super friendly and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda G.

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

We had a wonderful time!

Beautiful cottage, ultra clean, charming town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher O.

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

Golf getaway

Very much enjoyed the atmosphere of the place. Walking distance to grocery and beer store as well as restaurants. Played at Dufferin Heights. The scenery of the rolling hills surperb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Lovely quaint old home.

Lovely old home with lots of room for all the adults and our dog. Easy access to lots of activities in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

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

Comfortable and easy

We had an amazingly lovely time in this beautiful old house. It has just the right amount of modern conveniences to make it comfy while the ambience is all there. There's a Japanese vibe in the bathroom with a soaking tub set on polished stones.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Century Charm

It's true, this house shakes and rattles briefly on the occasion of big trucks rumbling by, but it's quiet at night and it's more than made up for by the quality of the rooms and amenities.We had everything we needed and more for our stay and the outfitting of the kitchen was first rate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cozy grey rabbit house was fantastic, super charming, well equiped and very comfortable. The hosts were great, easy to communicate with. I would book this house again if I want to spend some time in the area with a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Great cottage

The cottage is just as advertised, really clean and perfect for a getaway in Ayers cliff. It is well located, right in the heart of the village. We really had a good time! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Taylor B.

The Grey Rabbit!

Lovely place, friendly town. Cross country skiing minutes away. Our hosts were very accommodating, and thoughtful.Unfortunately our stay was cut short due to a coming snow storm.Would definitely return to the area again.Cheers
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Virgil R.

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

A charmer

Lovely period 2 story cottage - renovated just right with tons of character left! Everything was spick and span clean, easy to find and comfortable. Truly appreciate this gem of a cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
I had a wonderful weekend with my wife and coworkers attending a wedding. Home had spacious rooms, great proximity to town, a rustic charm and was pet friendly. I normally would have rated higher but I was disappointed in all the additional fees that are not shown up front when searching accommodations. While the stay was great I probably will just book a hotel next time since the cleaning feesbooking fees, etc seem to have lost the plot on what made these kinds of platforms appealing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2025
Hi Ian, we’re glad you had a wonderful weekend at the Grey Rabbit House and enjoyed the space, location, and pet-friendly setup. We’re disappointed the rating doesn’t reflect your experience. For clarity: nightly rates and our cleaning fee are set by us, but platform service fees and how totals are displayed are determined by VRBO. Those charges don’t relate to the home’s quality or your stay with us. We appreciated hosting you and hope the memories from the wedding weekend stand out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Charming and comfortable older home

We loved our stay at this place. It was spacious and clean. New appliances, large kitchen, comfortable beds, antiques, excellent Heating and Cooling. The location is busy but close to town and the highway. We were able to walk to the store, restaurants, shops. Everything was as described. I would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic family setting. Proximity to the main road caused noise by every passing vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

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

Yearly Massawippi fishing trip

We again enjoyed our stay at the Grey Rabbit house. this time for 2 nights. The house had everything we needed for 5 people Fishing was great with the house being so close to Lake Massawippi We also being able to walk to Auberge Ayer's cliff where we enjoyed to great dinners. Thanks agiain Guillaume and Julietee
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Lovely getaway

This was a charming home, lovely decorations, very clean, and minimalist. The communication with the hosts was excellent! As mentioned in the description of the rental, the street can be a little noisy and busy, so if you're looking for nature and escaping the city, this may not be for you. Although, Ayer's Cliff is a little town with few shops, so it makes it feel like you're a bit more isolated than you would be in the city, and we enjoyed that. Note: the indoor fireplace can make the house very smokey, even when the flu is open, so pack some eye drops. Definitely a beautiful place to stay and lovely towns to explore 20 minutes away by car. We were very satisfied with our long weekend escapade. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine H.

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

Cozy Stay at Cozy Grey Rabbit

The Cozy Grey Rabbit is an historic home with a lot of character. We loved all the windows that face every direction and allow light to come in at different times of the day. It is very clean and well equipped. The owners have provided clear instructions, handy tips around the house and helpful recommendations. The shower is great. It is a super location from which to explore the Eastern Townships - nothing is too far away. The road in front of the home is busy, but the owners inform clients of that in advance. The wifi is strong and reliable. Guillaume and Juliette are excellent communicators who are ready to meet any need and anxious for guests to enjoy their stay - which we did indeed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kathie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as advertised

Let me start by saying we have stayed at many VRBO's and have never given a negative review. Pros: "Quaint" home with large bedrooms and nice entertaining space. Grocery store within walking distance. Cons: Safety concern as I fell through a grate in the floor that was covered with a rug. I am so glad it did not happen to my 93 year old mother. The large pulp trucks travel in front of the house beginning at 6 a.m. daily. Very loud. The BBQ and outdoor shower are actually attached to the other unit. Which is not convenient if someone is staying in that unit as the space is on their deck looking into their unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Hi Kathie, We completely understand your review. Again, we are so sorry about your fall and so relieved that you were not hurt. This had never happened before, and we are truly horrified that it happened to you. Like we mentioned in our previous email to you, we fixed it as soon as possible so that it would not happen in the future! As for the BBQ and outdoor shower, it is in a common area accessible to all guests. The unit next to it is never rented out. We come and use it from time to time to enjoy the beautiful Eastern Townships.
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie F.

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

Welcoming, comfortable home

Our family of 5 (parents + 3 teens/young adults) enjoyed our stay. The hosts had many thoughtful touches that helped to make our stay comfortable and cozy. The house was immaculately clean. There are laundry facilities and a dishwasher, which are great for a family, especially. One house rule that wasn't mentioned on the listing was that there are no shoes allowed in the house. With the age of the home, many of the floors are uneven/slanted, and all are hardwood or painted wood, which means they can be slippery -- so guests may want to bring a pair of indoor slippers as a matter of comfort and safety. The house is situated very close to the main road and its considerable traffic. Fortunately, the home is air-conditioned, which meant we were quite comfortable inside with the windows closed. Traffic did quiet down at night. The location is very close to the bike trail and within walking distance of a grocery store, as well. The hosts were very considerate, going out of their way to be welcoming and helpful. We had a great week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzon Q.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beau séjour dans une très belle maison ancienne, beaucoup de charme. Le logement correspond très bien à la description, proche de toute commodités dans le village, je recommande
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Olivier V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tout était très bien. Les hôtes nous ont accomodés avec nos demandes. Rien a redire !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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