We have lived in our home for 25 years. It is more than 100 years old, and even though it has a few quirks we'd always prefer that to something brand new. We enjoy the tall trees outside our window. Our street ends at the beautiful Grand River, about half a kilometre away, with a lovely lookout point and a linear trail that many people enjoy. We know our neighbours, and we love that the area is walkable - the local pub, hardware store, banks and the old town parkette are nearby. 

We are about an hour west of Toronto, within five minutes of Highway 401 which is the direct link there. Niagara Falls is about 90 minutes away.

The Space

The house is about 1400 ft sq across two floors, with a finished basement that includes laundry. The front room is three-season. We enjoy the deck, looking out onto our fairly compact back yard.

Features

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Fridge

WiFi

Bed sheets

Oven

Towels

Washer

Heating

Hair dryer

Iron

Dishwasher

Smoke alarms

Workspace

Clothes dryer

Coffee machine

High Speed Internet

Garden / yard

Bathtub

Air conditioning

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

BBQ

First aid kit

Fireplace

Bikes

House Rules

Suitable for infants under 2

Suitable for children ages 2-12

Pets not allowed

No smoking

Allergens

Cat free

Smoke free

Fragrance free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Walking access to the confluence of the Grand and Speed Rivers, a lovely scenic point with trails running through.

All basic amenities are within the neighbourhood - groceries about 1.5 km away; walkable services include banks, the local pub (Fiddle & Firkin), other restaurants, old town parkette, hardware store.  

We are less than a five minute drive from highway 401, and access to Kitchener, Waterloo and Guelph are easy.

Getting to my home

We are about a one-hour drive west of Toronto, or 45-70 minutes from Pearson Airport (YYZ) depending on traffic. We predictably a 45 minute drive from Hamilton Airport (YHM) and about 15 minutes from the Region of Waterloo Airport (YKF). If you are coming by train, the closest station is Kitchener (15 km north) or Brantford (~30 km south).

Map of Approximate Location

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People Like Us Local Guide

Meet for a drink to get oriented, answer general questions, be a safety contact in case of medical issue

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Sara

Our family loves to travel! We are Canadians Pete and Sara, a brewer/trombone player and a conservation manager, in our mid-50s and keen to see what's out there. We have two grown daughters in their 20s who may travel with us from time to time. We are quite easygoing, love experiencing new spaces and cultures and are always willing to give a new language a go! 

Please note that although we have marked a number of spots our calendar as available, we have a fair bit of flexibility. If you have particular dates of travel, we can try to make it work.