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Name: Ed Verkaik |
Phone 1: 519 369-2783 |
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| Location: |
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
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| Property Type: |
Rentals Cottage or Cabin, Home or Villa |
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| Bedroom(s): |
5 |
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| Bathroom(s): |
3 |
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| Sleeps: |
10-25 |
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| Lot/Acres: |
140 acres |
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| Sq.Footage: |
4000 |
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| Handicap Accessible: |
Yes |
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| Smoking: |
No |
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| Pets: |
Yes |
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Large luxury vacation house
"Breathe Easy" is a country house paradise on 140 acres in a region of Ontario, Canada with many rivers and small lakes and close to Georgian Bay, Lake Huron, the Bruce Trail and many conservation areas. (See more details at www.BreatheEasyCottage.com)
perfect for large gatherings (extended family, special events/reunions, work retreats)
very private cottage retreat, peaceful and pristine
spacious rooms with cathedral ceilings in a 5000 sq. ft ecologically designed house
large, well-stocked gourmet eat-in kitchen and library/diningroom
fireplace, firepit, barbecue, decks, screened porch
children and pets welcome
no smoking
wheelchair accessible
Truly private
Are you tired of being hemmed in by row upon row of cottages at a waterfront "resort"?
Are you fed up with other people's noises, other people's odours or other people's parties?
Are you wondering if you are really getting away from it all, with so much traffic and commercial activity going on around you?
Breathe in clean oxygen-rich air. Breathe out the noises and tensions of city life. Visitors always comment on the harmony, peace and relaxation they find here.
uncompromised privacy
panoramic views of beautiful rolling countryside in all directions
only the sounds of nature and your own happy friends and family
lots of space, inside and out to, yes, breathe easy
Relaxation and recreation
This quiet cottage rental is a couple of hours drive from Toronto and in the heart of an area rich in culture (arts, crafts, music, theatre), as well as many creative initiatives in environmental building, agriculture, alternative energy and economics.
enjoy stargazing (our night skies are stunningly brilliant)
go fishing in the Styx River (at the foot of the property) or the many other spots in the region (rod and fly)
try canoeing or kayaking in the Saugeen River System
wander the many hiking trails, foot paths and conservation areas
take in the nature's beauty with birdwatching, picnicking, or quiet country strolls
try skiing and snowmobiling or, in summer, swimming and cycling
take a drive through Amish country
take in festivals, performances and artist tours year-round (see “Recreation/links” at www.BreatheEasyCottage.com)
Features
You can enjoy it all from this very welcoming and gracious country retreat, so beautiful that you may prefer to just relax in style under our cathedral ceilings, watching the sun dance through the house from sunrise to sunset, or meditating on moon shadows after moonrise. This large custom house provides many comfortable corners for conversation, games or contemplation:
a large eat-in kitchen
a well-stocked library/diningroom
a bright, airy livingroom with a fireplace and many windows
a long banquet table (for large groups or game playing)
a games cupboard, ping-pong table and art and crafts room
kids' toys for inside and out
TVs VCR and DVD player and CD/tape/radios
3 washrooms, including exercise equipment
five bedrooms and a sitting room with 2 sofabeds and a daybed
a large office with phone and internet access
radiant floor heating, passive solar design and HRV throughout
2 decks and a screened porch, a firepit for bonfires, barbecue
stairlift and wheelchair accessible design throughout
Kids can make as much noise as they want downstairs or outside while adults have quiet conversations upstairs; and there is lots of space for corporate teams to break into workgroups at an office retreat.
This luxury cottage rental is self-catered, but everything you need is included, except your consumables.
Breathe Easy can sleep 16 people on beds, 24 if you also use sleepable couches and the 2 deluxe air mattresses that are available. Check us out at www.BreatheEasyCottage.com. |
House in general
4000 square feet living space on 2 levels
situated with panoramic views in all directions
on 140 acre private nature reserve
custom designed with an eye to beauty, comfort and serenity
passive solar with many windows
radiant floor heating
custom designed fireplace (some dry wood supplied)
wood cathedral ceilings
Gourmet cooking
large kitchen ideal for sharing meal preparation
Jennair cooktop, wall oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator
toaster, toaster oven, coffee makers (large and regular), coffee grinder
Cuisinart, blender, mixer, juicers, pasta maker, slow cooker, rice steamer, ice cream maker
scale and measuring implements, herbs and spices, fully equipped for cooking and baking
propane barbecue and firepit outside
enough dishes, serving dishes and utensils for very large groups
Eating
large kitchen eating bay (seats six comfortably, surrounded by panoramic views)
library
banquet table in livingroom (seats 12-14)
2 extra folding banquet-size tables downstairs, if needed
tables on decks and screened porch
highchair
Getting together
large livingroom with great views, cathedral ceiling, fireplace, 3 sofas, large table and french doors to deck
library with huge stock of books, chairs and table for games/puzzles
downstairs sitting room with 3 sofas, daybed, casual reading bookshelves
two decks and a screened porch, plus 140 acres to wander
large sunroom with couch and 2 daybeds, dancing space
Entertainment
TVs ,DVD & VCR and movies
3 CD/tape/radio players
games cupboard (puzzles, games, cards)
supply of toys for young children
small collection of children’s books
arts and crafts area in sunroom downstairs
ping pong, darts and sitting area
balls, frisbees for outside
exercise bike and crosstrainer
lots of running space, inside and out
Sleeping
can sleep 25 on beds, more if sofas and air mattresses are used
two bedrooms with queen beds upstairs
3 bedrooms with two queens, one double and many single beds downstairs (can be moved around)
sitting room with two sofabeds and a single bed downstairs
3 other comfortable sofas for sleeping
2 deluxe queen air mattresses if needed
very large family tent and small 2 person dome tent available if requested
Keeping clean
washer & dryer in laundry room
very large bathroom with two tubs, shower, toilet, sink and exercise equipment
toilet and vanity with sink in laundry room
3 piece washroom downstairs (toilet, sink, shower)
supply of towels and linens
Communications
large office
telephone and internet access (use your own internet account and computer)
Accessibility features
ramp into house from garage
very wide doorways and halls and spacious rooms
stairlift to lower level for handicap access
extra wheelchair stored downstairs
main bath has tubs built into wide flat platform to allow sitting on edge to get in
main bathroom has pedestal sink for easy access
kitchen wide enough to allow disabled access to all equipment
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Nature and culture abound
(check the recreation link at our site, www.BreatheEasyCottage.com)
Breathe Easy will give you a taste of Canada’s lush open spaces and natural beauty you will not forget.
Perched atop a humpback hill (one of the tallest drumlins in the area) and surrounded by 140 private acres of varied habitat, it offers an experience of forests, meadows, wetlands and riverside, as well as plentiful wildlife, trees, wildflowers, birds and geology. Unsullied by daytime haze or night-time light pollution, you will enjoy the clear views of the sky around the clock., marvelling at the brilliant canopy of stars, or perhaps even a display of northern lights.
It is situated on the Styx River, a part of the Saugeen River System, in a region peppered with small lakes and close to Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. Winter, spring, summer or fall, there is plenty to do.
Winter
snowmobiling (OFSA trails nearby and lots of snowmobiling in the region)
snowshoeing, sledding and toboganning
cross country skiing out the door or on nearby trail systems
several ski resorts
or just play around in that wonderful Canadian snow!
Spring
sugaring off (we are in the middle of maple syrup country)
birding
skywatching and stargazing
farm auctions
drives through quaint Amish country
country walks and wildflower treks
salmon jump at Owen Sound
fishing derbies
cycling/motorcycling
Summer
fishing (bass, salmon and trout)
canoeing, kayaking and rafting on Saugeen River System or in small and large lakes
hiking on Bruce Trail or many other local trail systems
backpacking and camping
biking and cycling
horseback riding
picnics and campfires (out the door or at local parks and conservation areas)
golfing
natural sights such as waterfalls, cliffs and caves
swimming at nearby lakes and rivers (some public beaches)
Fall
autumn colours …. the best you’ll find anywhere in the world!
farm markets (including a large market with many Amish vendors)
Amish and other farm stands
close to apple country
antiquing
arts and crafts tours and festivals
enjoy a quintessential Thanksgiving, with organic local foods and brilliant fall scenery
Arts and culture
many artists, writers, musicians and craftspeople in the area, lots with open studios
museums and galleries (eg. Durham Art Gallery, Tom Thomson Gallery)
studio tours, especially in autumn
theatres and theatre festivals
many fairs and festivals
pow-wows
craft and antiques shops
artisan brewery tours
fine and casual dining, as well as catering services (vegetarian, organic and traditional)
massage and spa services (local practioners of many massage and relaxation techniques)
For details on specific tourist information and activities visit www.BreatheEasyCottage.com and click on recreation.
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Your dates will be held on reserve when we receive a minimum Can$600/wk deposit. The deposit becomes your security/damage deposit upon payment of the full rental fee and will be returned to you after the inspection. Payment in full is required two months before your arrival date. Any booking within two months of arrival requires payment in full including the security deposit.
Please see our website at www.BreatheEasyCottage.com for all the payment options.
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In the event you are forced to cancel your plans and booking, our policy is to give you back as much of your payments as possible. If we are able to re-rent your time slot at a comparable rate, we will return most of your deposit, holding back only a small ($100-$200) administration fee.
Your security deposit will be refunded after inspection of the premises.
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The $600 deposit becomes your security deposit upon payment of the full rental fee and is returned after the inspection, within two weeks of departure.
We do not hold back any part of the security deposit for minor breakage, normal wear and tear, or normal cleaning.
During the summer, check-in is after 5pm Friday and checkout is before 11am Friday.
During the rest of the year we are flexible on arrival/departure times and the length of stay.
No smoking indoors, no drugs, and no wild parties or rowdiness is permitted; please respect our place as your own.
Well-behaved pets and overnight guests welcome but please advise us in advance.
For complete Terms and Conditions, etc. please visit our website (www.BreatheEasyCottage.com).
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Prices
From Can$2200/week year-round for up to 10 adults; young children stay free.
Detailed rates are on our website; check for availability and last-minute specials.
Please contact us if you have questions.
The rental fee includes everything - all linens, towels, firewood and propane, our resident stock of herbs, spices and condiments to supplement your cooking needs, and access to our extensive inventory of appliances, utensils, books, games and toys. There are NO other charges, taxes or hidden costs! Just bring along anything you plan to use up, and ENJOY!
We cater to larger groups, extended families, reunions and business workshops, corporate retreats etc. For a smaller group, the abundant space and privacy with access to our 140-acre property, is an unparalleled experience of luxury and relaxation.
You’ll be amazed at how little you are paying when you calculate the per person cost of staying at this luxuriantly beautiful, serene and private natural haven. What price heaven? Very affordable!
Please visit www.BreatheEasyCottage.com for detailed information, payment options, rates and terms of use. Minimum rate is for one week July-August but flexible at other times.
Note: Until booking is confirmed with payment, rates are subject to change without notice.
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