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Amazing location on the water with incredibly peaceful view of Georgian bay and the Thornberry marina...walk is 5 minutes up to the shops and restaurants of Thornberry that we loved as well as access to the Georgian Trail for hiking/walking which is 100 yards from the cottage. The place is amazingly designed - with more space than you would think - all amenities excellent and modern and up to date. Nice open kitchen and living room and nice bathrooms and lots of light. Loved it!
Visited December 2020
Written 4 April 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
A little bit of Heaven on Earth
It is everything as described. Waking up to the beautiful scene
of the harbour and ending the day with a striking sunset was priceless. It is a very peaceful environment with no traffic and
within walking distance of a beautiful beach and park as well
as the downtown area of Thornbury.
Visited July 2020
Written 2 September 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Great location in a wonderful town.
We stayed in this cottage for July and August 2018 and had a wonderful holiday. Located right on the Beaver River, near Georgian Bay and 10 minute walk to Thornbury city center, this tiny cottage was perfect for us and our pet dog to relax and enjoy the summertime. Close to swimming area, can fish from the property.
Owners (D+T) were very responsive to any requests we made and the lawn was maintained by a lawn care company so no maintenance required by us.
We will look at staying there again!! Thx.
Visited June 2018
Written 27 August 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Peaceful, Bright & New
It is everything everyone has written about here in VRBO reviews and now so much more with the renovations. “Fantastic experience and Stay”. Dorothy and Tom have been wonderful!
Visited December 2017
Written 21 April 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Highly Recommended Thornbury Cottage!
My husband and I had a terrific week exploring Thornbury and the surrounding area. Your cottage was a very comfortable and cozy retreat, and many hours were spent enjoying the backyard view of the bay! Your attention to detail inside the cottage left us not wanting a thing. The location was ideal as we were close enough to walk or bicycle downtown or to the marina and yet it was private enough to enjoy that camping feeling sitting around a backyard campfire. Thanks again for a wonderful vacation.
Visited September 2014
Written 19 September 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Holiday Promises Fulfilled
It's difficult to describe the joy one feels when making that last turn after a 5 hour drive, finding in front of you, the Cottage you booked from a Continent away, exactly as in the pictures in the listing. Indeed, within 10 minutes, we were at home.
Inside and outside, everything was just super and indeed I've pinned the listing to my desktop so that I can click on it every time I feel nostalgic about our sublime 2 weeks there.
This property was spotless and everything including the appliances all functioned perfectly. Bedlinens were all there too. The location was actually even a little better than promised and sitting on the extensive deck in the evening, literally on the edge of Georgian Bay, really does take some beating. The attractions of Thornbury are so close by that if you didn't need it for touring, you could dispense with a car.
The Owner was a mine of information and we followed up on most of her recommendations. Here too we weren't disappointed and particularly enjoyed the Dam Pub and Bridges in Thornbury. Also Ted's Diner on Range Road near Meaford is a real gem and the Canadian Cheeseplate at the Coffin Ridge Vineyard (not to mention the wine) is simply outstanding. We also took a 30,000 Island Cruise from Penetanguishene, booked from the UK and that was very worthwhile too.
Friends from about 50 kms away came to visit and were so impressed with our "find", they will be recommending it to their Family and friends from all over Canada.
To summarise, for Europeans especially but also for people more local, if you want to see a part of real Canada and live like Canadians do, try this.
Visited September 2013
Written 13 December 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Charming cottage in equally charming town!
We thoroughly enjoyed out week long stay in this well appointed, clean cottage overlooking Georgian Bay - laundry facilities, great shower, games, DVD player, wood stove and fire pit and more. The massive deck allows you to chase the sun or the shade throughout the day, while waves lapping on the shore make gentle noise in the background. Perfect for watching the fishermen right across the riverside in the early morning and evening and beautiful sunsets. Kayak launch at the public park a very short drive away. Thornbury is a charming town with some great restaurants - if you don't want to use the cottage BBQ, check out Bruce Wine bar and Simplicity Bistro among others. A terrific week of unwinding!
Visited June 2013
Written 9 July 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
We found the cottage very pleasant and really well situated close to Thornbury.Hope to be back !
We Found the entire week excellent . We loved the proximity to Thornbury.Very clean and well looked after.See you next year!
Visited June 2010
Written 24 June 2010. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
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What this rental offers
Location features
Waterfront location
Location info
Kid friendly
Outdoor amenities
Patio
Things to do
Skiing available
Wi-fi and internet
Wi-fi
Kitchen and dining
Grill
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cooker
Indoor amenities
Fireplace
Internet access
Bathroom and laundry
Dryer
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Washer
Entertainment
DVD player
Television
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Map
Getting there
Toronto Pearson Intl Airport
118.3 km
Restaurants
Bruce Wine Bar
6 min
The Mill Cafe
5 min
Thornbury Bakery Cafe
6 min
The Cheese Gallery
6 min
Attractions
The Thornbury Harbour
6 min • Marinas
The Fishway
5 min • Hiking Trails
Thornbury Antique Market
7 min • Antique Shops
Cherchez La Femme
7 min • Speciality & Gift Shops
Activities nearby
Skiing available
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 pm • Check out by 11 am
Cancellation policy
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