My husband, adult daughters, parents and I stayed at this beautiful home for five nights. There was plenty of space for all seven of us. We had a wonderful time, and there are so many things I could write about, but I’ll choose just a few of the highlights.
Here are some of the things we particularly loved about this home:
1) The master bathroom is an experience unto itself! Everyone made a point of taking a shower or bath in there to experience the amazing shower or bathtub! We called it the spa experience. :)
2) The house was so clean and tidy (and clutter-free), which made it even more relaxing. We loved that the hosts had many kitchen cabinets (and closets throughout the house, really) completely cleared so we could store our stuff. It made our experience so much better not dealing with clutter and having to figure out how to keep our stuff separate. My family really likes tidy spaces, so it really did allow us to just relax in such a clean environment.
3) We loved that the living room/couch was right in front of the sliding door. We’d wake up every morning and open the door so we could hear the waves while having our morning coffee. The couch itself is extremely cozy and again felt clean (leather!). So nice. I’ve never laid on a couch at a rental property without putting sheets down, and I simply didn’t feel the need because it felt so clean.
4) The kitchen and dining experience was really nice. We do a lot of cooking on vacations and with that amazing kitchen, it was a lot of fun. We loved the dining table, too - offered the space we needed without feeling crammed while also overlooking the lake. I appreciated that the gas grill and fire pit both had propane in them and we didn’t have trouble with them while there.
5) We found the beds to be firm and comfortable. The bedding felt nice and clean (white) which I really liked.
6) The hosts were extremely responsive and very easy to work with!
7) There is a lovely piano in the house! My daughter is a musician (singer, songwriter) and LOVED being able to make music while on vacation!
I could go on and on! Such a beautiful home! Thanks for sharing it with us.
A few tips/things I wish had been in other reviews (not that it would have changed my mind, but it would have helped me to know what to expect):
- you can’t (safely) make it into the lake from this property if you want to swim or sit on a beach. You definitely want to go to the public beach down the street, which is really nice and very close. The property is great for the view, though, and we’d do it again!
- the backyard is a bit unfinished and really steep at points, so I’d be extra cautious with young children. The stairs from the house into the backyard are steep and were a bit scary to watch my parents use them. I understand why the hosts said to use the backyard at your own risk. This said, we spent a ton of time in the backyard laying out and just chilling and it was enjoyable overall. We really liked the privacy of the backyard.
Ok, I’ve spent too much time on this! We loved this house and we would definitely want to stay here again if we ever decided to go to Toronto again! Thank you for an amazing stay, Janice and Jacob!!!