Healing Waters... vacation paradise

Relax and lounge in our beach chairs, swing in our ample hammock, picnic in our large garden, catch fresh perch and pickerel right off our rocks. Spend your evenings at the fire pit counting the stars. Connect with the freshness and vibrancy of nature. Be together and relax.

Such beautiful surrounds are matched by our beautiful lake house. Our century-old home has been newly renovated (2017) to include all modern conveniences but we have preserved the charm. Roof-top solar panels help to keep us green.

The main floor has:
a fully stocked kitchen, including brand new dishwasher, stove and hood fan
a welcoming dining area with table and chairs for 8
a high-ceiling great room with a wood-burning stove for cooler nights
a folding day bed in great room
a desk, perfect for pondering
a bright, totally renovated four piece bathroom
a large laundry room with brand new full size washer & dryer
a wrap-around porch with new deck furniture
a comfortable picnic table, near the propane barbeque and charcoal barbeque (take your pick!)

The second floor includes:
a bedroom with a queen bed, dresser and chair overlooking farm fields to the north
a bedroom with a queen bed, dresser and chair overlooking the lake to the south
newly renovated three piece bathroom

Toys, puzzles, games, magazines and books (nature and fiction) abound. Flat screen TV with Xbox 360 (to play games and watch DVDs or BluRay discs) - PLEASE NOTE: we don't have cable or satellite but we do have unlimited wi-fi (although it's slower than in the city)! Crafts and toys for the kids. Lots of balls, badminton, tennis, croquet and volleyball equipment. Sand toys. Security system. Air conditioning. Wood-burning stove. Drinkable municipal water. We have it all. Just bring yourselves.

Like birding, hiking, fishing, golf? We are within a short drive of Hillman Marsh, Point Pelee National Park, Wheatley Harbour with boat launch, Two Creeks Conservation area and Kopegaron Woods Conservation Area. Excellent perch, pickerel and rainbow trout fishing - right off the beach or bring your boat (and dock in Wheatley Harbour). Talbot Trail Golf Course is walking distance...

Within a short drive:

-Leamington (25 minute drive) boasts shopping districts, wonderful cafes, a quaint downtown and the ferry dock offering a cruise back in time to a Pelee Island adventure;
-visit magical Point Pelee National Park (25 minute drive) and take the shuttle to Canada's southern-most point;
-drop by Colasanti's Tropical Gardens (30 minute drive), for all ages, offers a petting farm, great food, unique shopping, bumper cars, mini-golf and more;
-follow the Underground Railroad and experience the story of Buxton, a last stop on the Underground Railroad for escaping U.S.A. slaves, which became the self-sustaining Black Elgin settlement (45 minute drive);
-explore the local winery route (15 wineries within a 30 min drive!);
-live the 20 mile diet by picking up fresh fruit and vegetables from many local roadside stands;
-shop at Windsor Crossings factory outlets (1 hour drive);
-wander many festivals (the Tomato Festival in Leamington; fishing derby in Wheatley), fairs (the Harrow Fair on Labour Day weekend) other special events;
-take day trips to Detroit (1 hour drive) to see the Ford Museum, visit Motown Historical Museum, shop, eat out...
...there is so much to see and do!

One of our guests recently commented: "I cannot tell you how perfect it was for us, how refreshing, and how nicely appointed it was. Not only was it clean and comfortable, but it was peaceful and lovely as well. I loved sitting on the porch those gorgeous mornings and just letting the peacefulness soak into my heart. We loved the views from the windows as well. It was just great to have all the comforts and conveniences of home including a washer and dryer at our fingertips. The transactions with you were always most professional and timely."

Another guest commented: "Our stay at the cottage was very pleasant. It is an enchanted place, very quiet and private, with that superb view of the lake. We also enjoyed the cottage itself, spacious and comfortable, and the veranda. We spend a very nice week and it was exactly what we were looking for. We will come back!"

The details:
Healing Waters is our home and we want to ensure it remains beautiful and comfortable for us and our next guests. We know you'd want no less in a place where you come to relax.

Healing Waters is available to book year-round. Every season has its own special presentation of beauty in the woods, water and wildlife, along with plenty of activities and local festivities to keep you entertained.

We offer weekly rentals only, from Saturday to Saturday (arrivals after 3pm; departures by 12 pm) or monthly rentals.

Maximum of 6 people in the house; we don't rent to people under the age of 25 (but children under adult supervision are fine!). We may request personal references prior to confirming your stay.

Healing Waters, and its contents and property must be returned in the same condition as you found it upon your arrival (or you must make arrangements to schedule a cleaning service at the time of your departure). We require a CAD$500 cleaning/damage deposit (for a week's rental; a higher deposit may be required at our discretion for longer rentals) in advance, which is fully refundable after your departure and confirmation that Healing Waters was left in the same condition and cleanliness as when you arrived.

We request 25% of the rental fee as non-refundable deposit to hold your reservation. The balance of the rental fee, together with the CAD$500 cleaning/damage deposit, are due 30 days prior to reservation date.

We hope to see you at Healing Waters soon!

Bindu and Gordon