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Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers! Rural getaway to escape the city in peace and tranquility. Nicely updated family home on 1.2 acre lot nestled within public forest offering trails for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and skiing.

House • Simcoe County ON Canada

    6 Guests  
    4 Bedrooms  
    4 Beds  
    2 Bathrooms  
    8 Car spaces 
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  

Statistics

Listed  October 2022
Views  1443

General overview

We love the peacefulness of our home. At night you will hear nothing but the peepers and tree frogs, and during winter there is a serene silence. It’s like camping but with a house! Listening to nature, hiking in the woods or roasting marshmallows in the fire pit are our favourites. There are lovely neighbours but you won’t see them unless you go out for a walk on the street. We live about 10 minutes from horseshoe valley which has both downhill and cross country skiing as well as snow tubing. There is a lovely spa called Vetta just nearby the resort. There are lots of trails for snowmobiling and dirt biking as well as general hiking and mountain biking. Georgian Bay is about 20 minutes and that is our favourtie place to go out on the boat fishing and swimming. It truly is the tropics of the north in the summer. Crystal clear beautiful blue waters! The best freshwater beaches anywhere! We have a canoe, kayaks, and bikes available for use.

The space

We have a 4 bedroom raised bungalow open concept house. Main floor has 3 bedrooms, full bathroom, kitchen with dining area, and living room. Patio doors open onto the deck that faces the forest and has a gazebo to dine under. French doors on the master bedroom also open onto the deck. Bright bay window in living room lets in lots of light. Basement has 4th bedroom, rec room with t.v. and couches, 2nd bathroom with steam shower option, fireplace and mudroom.

Guest access

Entry has half flight of steps up to main floor and half flight of steps down to basement.

Notes

We have a large vegetable garden in the summer so feel free to pick what you need to have fresh veggies for your supper! Availability: We follow the Ontario school system schedule so our house is only available on breaks. Summer - July & August Christmas break - Dec. 27th 2023 - Jan. 6th 2024 March break - Mar.9th-16th 2024

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
Bathtub
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Toys
Toys
BBQ
BBQ
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah
Kayak
Kayak

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Adventure
    Budget
    Family
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Skiing
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Golf
    Cross-country skiing

House rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Carpet free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

We have a beautiful neighbourhood. Our house is located on a quiet crescent surrounded by county forest. We are only 5 minutes from highway 400 although you’d never know it! 40 min from Collingwood, 12 to Barrie, 50 To greater Toronto area, and only 30 min to beautiful muskoka cottage country. City or nature are both within easy reach!

Nearest airport

Pearson International Airport is the closest airport. It is just over an hour drive.

Getting around

There is a local farm market about 3 minute drive called Nicolyn Farms. The nearest grocery store is 7 minutes away: Foodland in a small village called Craighurst. Easy 12 minute drive to major business area in the city of Barrie. Car exchange may be possible.

Map of Approximate Location

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Catherine

Family of 4 who loves the outdoors and exploring! We are new to house exchanges but excited to see where it can take us. I am an elementary school teacher and Andrew has a small business. We are limited to the Ontario school year calendar for exchanges (July, August, March Break 12-18, Christmas Break Dec. 27-Jan 7, long weekends etc.)
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Desired Destinations

Dates flexible
"March 10th-16th 2024"