Willow Bank - Private Lakeside Retreat- Tobermory - TripAdvisor

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Holiday Rental House -

4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms , Sleeps 7

Tobermory, Bruce County, Ontario

The Willow Bank is a clean, comfortable, modern four bedroom, two-story luxury vacation property located ten minutes south of Tobermory on the shores of a sheltered bay of Lake Huron. The Willow Bank is the perfect all-season destination for guests to call home while they rest, relax and explore the beautiful northern Bruce Peninsula.

We look forward to welcoming visitors from the United States.

The cottage is comfortably furnished, tastefully decorated and fully equipped with many modern amenities including a high-speed wireless internet connection, a dishwasher, a clothes washer and dryer.

The cottage is located in a very private and quiet location on the shore of a sheltered bay of Lake Huron. There are no other cottages visible from the cottage or the front deck.

The master bedroom is spacious and furnished with a comfortable ki... Read more

The Willow Bank is a clean, comfortable, modern four bedroom, two-story luxury vacation property located ten minutes south of Tobermory on the shores of a sheltered bay of Lake Huron. The Willow Bank is the perfect all-season destination for guests to call home while they rest, relax and explore the beautiful northern Bruce Peninsula.

We look forward to welcoming visitors from the United States.

The cottage is comfortably furnished, tastefully decorated and fully equipped with many modern amenities including a high-speed wireless internet connection, a dishwasher, a clothes washer and dryer.

The cottage is located in a very private and quiet location on the shore of a sheltered bay of Lake Huron. There are no other cottages visible from the cottage or the front deck.

The master bedroom is spacious and furnished with a comfortable king-sized bed and has a walkout to a private balcony overlooking the waterfront. The second bedroom has a queen-sized bed.

The guest cabin which is located only a few steps from the main cottage is cosy and is furnished with a queen-sized bed and a couch that easily converts to a single bed. The guest cabin is the ideal place for older children, maybe a second couple or for grandparents that would appreciate their own quiet sleeping space.

The sofa in the entertainment room converts to a double bed.

The main bathroom located on the top floor is a clean light-filled-room that features a deep claw foot tub that can be perfect for long relaxing baths. A separate glass door shower stall, sink and toilet complete this room.

The kitchen is spotlessly clean and equipped good appliances including a dishwasher and a full array of countertop appliances. There are stainless steels pots and pans and a full array of cooking utensils that allow the chef in your group to prepare light snacks or full gourmet meals.

The dining and living rooms are comfortably furnished and have large windows overlooking the deck and the waterfront.

A walk out to the front deck allows easy access to the gas BBQ located there.

A new entertainment room on the lower level is furnished with comfortable furniture, a 46” flat-screen satellite HDTV with surround sound, a Blu-Ray disk player and a wall mounted gas fireplace.

The Willow Bank has a deep drilled well that supplies plenty of clean water that is filtered, softened and purified using an ultra-violet light system. The drinking water has been government tested and the cottage owner readily drinks this water. There is a large hot water heater that supplies the cottage with what appears to be an endless supply of hot water.

The lake in front of the cottage can be the perfect place for young children to play in the sand at the water's edge. A two-person paddle boat and two kayaks are provided for guests to use at the cottage.

The Singing Sands beach is a 5 -minute drive from the cottage and everybody that stays at the cottage raves about its warm water and soft sand.

The village of Tobermory is 16 km's (10 miles) from the cottage. Take a trip to town and shop for groceries or browse through the many shops. Stroll around the beautiful natural harbour enjoying an ice cream cone or stop at one of the many restaurants. Take a glass bottom boat cruise where you can view shipwrecks, lighthouses or visit Flowerpot Island.

Cottage Rental Facilities Inside the Cottage:

Sleeps 7 4 bedrooms (1 king and 1 queen in main cottage; 1 queen + 1 single pullout couch in the guest cabin, sofa in recreation room converts to a double bed)
High-Speed Wireless Internet
4 piece bathroom with claw-foot tub and separate glass door shower stall
Fully equipped kitchen with stove, fridge, microwave and dishwasher
HD Satellite 46' TV with surround sound, Blu-Ray Disk, VCR, DVD player and a wide selection of DVD movies CD Stereo/ iPod Docking Station Washer/dryer

Outside the Cottage:

Elevated deck with gas BBQ, patio furniture, glass table, umbrella and comfortable lounge chairs

The Willow Bank cottage is located in a picturesque setting location that is ideal for children.

A large lawn in front of cottage slopes gently towards the water edge. There is a sandy apron at the shoreline and shallow entry to the water.There is a shoreline fire pit with benches. Complimentary firewood is provided. 2 Bic kayaks with some adult-sized Personal Flotation Devices. A two-person paddle boat is provided as well.

Nearby hiking trails. There are paved flat roads and some trails in the area for cycling. Excellent star gazing and photographic opportunities.

The cottage is located near the Bruce Peninsula National Park, the Grotto and Singing Sands Beach.

We look forward to welcoming guests from the United States and Europe again this year.

The Willow Bank cottage can be a magical place where good times are enjoyed and pleasant memories are made.

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About the Owner, Glenn A

Languages spoken: English

Response Rate: 95 %

Response Time: Within a few hours

Calendar Updated: 7 days ago

Listed since : Mar 2010

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5.0

Based on 51 reviews and 1 property

Interaction with guests

The cottage owner endeavours to meet all guests during the check-in to give a brief walk through of the property. He can answer any questions at that time. Afterwards, the cottage owner is available via cell phone or email.

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Riva B

Owen Sound, Canada

1 review

1 helpful vote

“Stress free serenity surrounded by the beauty of nature”

Reviewed 26 January 2016 for a stay in September 2015

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Along with a small group of friends, I spent a weekend at the Willow Bank cottage last fall. The cottage was clean and comfortable and really well equipped. We enjoyed sitting on the front deck relaxing and watching the beautiful view overlooking the waterfront. In the evening we sat around a camp-fire at water's edge under a star-filled sky that...

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Thank you for taking the time to review the Willow Bank cottage. I'm happy that you and your friends enjoyed your stay. I look forward to hosting your group again.

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Lauren210...

1 review

“Beautiful cottage close to great hiking trails”

Reviewed 24 September 2014 for a stay in September 2014

Staying at this cottage was a really nice experience. It was extremely clean and all three rooms (including the guest cabin) were very comfortable. It was a little pricier than other options but it was within 15 mins to great hiking trails, had a fire pit and kayaks. Highly recommended!

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Thanks for your review. I am glad that you and your group enjoyed your time on the Northern Bruce Peninsula and were able to enjoy the long list of amenities we provide at the Willow Bank. I hope to see you folks again sometime.

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Robin B

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1 helpful vote

“Wonderful place to stay (good location, accommodations, and attention to detail)”

Reviewed 22 September 2014 for a stay in September 2014

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person found this review helpful

This is a wonderful place to stay. There is a lot to do and enjoy right from the cabin. It's especially suited to young children due to the shallow water (I have a two year old). Really short drive to a perfect beach. Close to Tobermory and the national park. The cabin is comfortable and just like a home. It...

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Thank you for taking the time to review the cottage. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay. We have many families with young children mention that the shallow water and the apron of sand along the water's edge in front of the cottage was the perfect place for their young children to play. The flying squirrels and the birds...

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Amenities

Alarm Clock
Balcony or Terrace
Blender
Boat Available
Cable/satellite TV
Ceiling Fans
Cooker
Deck
Dining Seats (7)
Dishwasher
Double Beds:(1)
Dryer
DVD Player
Fireplace
Freezer
Full Baths (1)

Grill
Hairdryer
Highchair
Internet Access
Iron
Kettle
King Beds:(1)
Living Room Seats (7)
Local Guides/Maps
Microwave
Outdoor Dining Area
Paper Towels Provided
Parking
Playground
Porch
Queen Beds:(2)

Refrigerator
Shared Garden
Shower Rooms (1)
Single Beds:(1)
Stereo System
Suitable For Children Under 5
Telephone
Toaster
TV
VCR
Washer
Waterfront
Water Views
Wi-Fi

House rules

Kid-friendly

Pets not allowed

Smoking not allowed

Check in: 4:00 PM

Check out: 11:00 AM

This is a family friendly cottage and is not suitable for parties.

Bathrooms

1 Full bath

1 Shower

Bedrooms

1 Twin

1 Super King

1 Full

2 Kings

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Rates

Rates are calculated based on the latest information provided. Please contact the manager/owner to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

Dates	Min stay	Weeknight	Weekend night	Per week
Default	7 nights	$497 CA$460	$486 CA$450	$2,176 CA$2,015
31 Mar 2018 - 17 May 2018 2018 Early Spring Season	2 nights	$486 CA$450	--	$1,701 CA$1,575
18 May 2018 - 21 May 2018 2018 Victoria Long Week - $1325.00	3 nights	$497 CA$460	--	$1,701 CA$1,575
22 May 2018 - 15 Jun 2018 2018 Late Spring Vacation Period	2 nights	$486 CA$450	--	$1,701 CA$1,575
16 Jun 2018 - 22 Jun 2018 Early Summer 2018	7 nights	--	--	$2,078 CA$1,925
23 Jun 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 2018 Summer Vacation Season	7 nights	--	--	$2,348 CA$2,175
1 Sep 2018 - 7 Sep 2018 2018 Late Summer Vacation Period	7 nights	--	--	$2,078 CA$1,925
8 Sep 2018 - 4 Oct 2018 2018 Early Fall Season	2 nights	$486 CA$450	--	$1,701 CA$1,575
5 Oct 2018 - 8 Oct 2018 2018 Thanksgiving Weekend -$1375 for Three Nights	3 nights	$497 CA$460	--	--
9 Oct 2018 - 3 Nov 2018 2018 Late Fall Vacation Period	2 nights	$486 CA$450	--	$1,701 CA$1,575

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Please note: rates may have been converted from the original local currency to New Zealand Dollars and are approximate rates that may change due to exchange rate fluctuation. Please contact the manager to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

Additional Rate and Availability Information

It should be noted that when booking the Willow Bank cottage you will be dealing directly with the cottage owner. This will save you money. When booking with Flipkey/Trip Advisor, they charge renters an additional service charge that varies between 5% and 15% depending on the rental rate advertised. This fee can add an additional $100.00 to $300.00 to the rental rate being shown for other comparable cottages. You do not have to pay these extra fees when booking the Willow Bank.

The rental rates shown are based on families or groups with a maximum of 4 adults and three children (under 16). Other groups will be considered but the rental rate quoted might vary from the rates shown.

During the summer and mid-season rental periods, the minimum rental period at the Willow Bank cottage is 7 nights.

Two and Three Day Weekend stays and mid-week stays of less than 7 nights are only available during the shoulder seasons in the Spring and Fall of the year.

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It should be noted that when booking the Willow Bank cottage you will be dealing directly with the cottage owner. This will save you money. When booking with Flipkey/Trip Advisor, they charge renters an additional service charge that varies between 5% and 15% depending on the rental rate advertised. This fee can add an additional $100.00 to $300.00 to the rental rate being shown for other comparable cottages. You do not have to pay these extra fees when booking the Willow Bank.

The rental rates shown are based on families or groups with a maximum of 4 adults and three children (under 16). Other groups will be considered but the rental rate quoted might vary from the rates shown.

During the summer and mid-season rental periods, the minimum rental period at the Willow Bank cottage is 7 nights.

Two and Three Day Weekend stays and mid-week stays of less than 7 nights are only available during the shoulder seasons in the Spring and Fall of the year.

We are now able to accept rental payments via cheques, major credit cards, PayPal and email transfers.

Linens for the king-sized bed will be provided. Linens for the other beds and all towels will be the renters responsibility unless prior arrangements have been made with the cottage owner.

Please note that bed linens and towels will be provided for visitors travelling from overseas. Linens and towels can be provided for other rental groups for an additional fee. A post rental cottage cleaning service can sometimes be arranged for all groups for an additional fee.

The owner of the Willow Bank cottage worked for one of the leading cottage rental management agencies as an Account Manager on the Bruce Peninsula for over 5 years. He is professional and well experienced in the entire cottage rental process. He has vacationed and lived on the Northern Bruce Peninsula for over 35 years and is able to answer any questions you might have regarding the Willow Bank cottage, the amenities provided or the area surrounding the cottage.

Many cottage owners use cottage rental management agencies to book renters into their cottages. These rental agencies often charge renters extra booking fees, service charges and taxes that are not always listed in their advertised rental rates. These extra charges can easily add an additional $100.00-$200.00 per stay to the amount being charged to renters of those cottages in addition to the advertised rental rates in their listings. This is not the case when guests book the Willow Bank.

During 2011, 2012, 2013 and again in 2014, the Willow Bank cottage was awarded a 'Top Rental Property' award from FlipKey/Trip Advisor. This exclusive honour was awarded to a select group of cottage owners world-wide. This award is based on the many excellent reviews that the Willow Bank cottage received from guests that have stayed at the cottage.

The cottage owner of the Willow Bank is very proud of this cottage and the surrounding area and he works hard to ensure that every guest receives the highest level of customer service possible from their first email enquiry, through the booking process, during their vacation period and afterwards.

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About the neighbourhood

The Willow Bank cottage is ideally located a short drive from all the major tourist attractions on the Northern Bruce Peninsula. It is located on the water's edge in a quiet and private setting. It is ideal for families or small groups wanting to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing vacation. This cottage is located away from any busy roadways and no other cottages can be seen from its windows or decks. The Willow Bank cottage is located a three-minute drive from the Singing Sands Beach.

Getting around

There is no public transit in the area so it is important that Guests have the use of an automobile. There is plenty of parking on-site.

Access

Car recommended

How to get there

Airport: Toronto International Airport: 290.0 km

Railway: Toronto: 290.0 km

Ferry: Tobermory: 16.0 km

The Willow Bank cottage is located about a 4-hour drive from downtown Toronto. It is a beautiful drive that takes travellers through some of Ontario's prettiest countryside. The cottage is located near the northern tip of the Northern Bruce Peninsula about 1.5 hours from Owen Sound.

Activities nearby

Fishing Nearby, There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive, Watersports Nearby, Nearest Beach: 4.8 km.

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