 The manor sits on 1 acre of private gardens & fronts on the Mississippi River. 500 feet to the river - 1/40  Master bedroom leads to 110,000L salt water pool, hot tub, patio table for 8 & Gas BBQ - 2/40  Riverview 2nd floor king bed with long closet, suitcase holder, writing desk, dresser & mirror - 3/40  2nd floor queen bedroom with desk, closet, dresser drawers & river views with black out drapes - 4/40  3rd floor double room with king bed & daybed with pull out trundle. 3 closets, dresser with mirror - 5/40  3rd floor double room with king bed & daybed - 6/40  3rd floor queen bedroom with closet, desk, mirrors, library & dresser - 7/40  3rd floor bonus kids room with toys,books, stuffed toys, puzzles etc across from the parent's suite. - 8/40  Large salt water pool off the 2nd floor master bedroom - 9/40  Hot tub & natural gas BBQ - 10/40  Master bedroom leads to 110,000L salt water pool, hot tub, patio table for 8 & Gas BBQ - 11/40  poolside patio table near gas BBQ & hot tub - 12/40  Fire pit has sunset view over the Lake. We supply the wood & the firestarter. - 13/40  games room: sandbag toss,bocci,badminton,croquette,costumes,hats,wigs,drink fridge,first aid kit - 14/40  Eat in kitchen with gas stove, large fridge & small bar fridge & microwave - 17/40  formal dining can be catered: turkey, high tea, lunch etc - 18/40  half bath main floor with cleaning closet: iron & ironing board - 22/40  our view of the Mississippi River from the dock & front patio facing East. Great fishing! - 23/40  Excellent fishing off the private docks. Lots of small mouth bass. Fishing rods available. - 24/40  The chef at the Black Tartan can prepare charcuterie & cheese boards for $20 plus HST - 25/40  1 of 2 docks front of home off private lane. Great fishing, 2 kayaks, canoe & fishing rods available - 26/40  Close to Evermore, Stonefields, HerbGarden, TheBarn, The Grand, Aquatopia, Schoolhouse, Golf Courses - 27/40  $5 bike rentals in Almonte & Carleton Place, walking tours, culinary tours, golf all close by - 28/40  Sunset at the Fire Pit - 29/40  Canada Day Horse Riders in front of the house on the river - 30/40  Sunset on the Mississippi River - 31/40  National Archives Photo taken of original owners & builders from Ireland, The Teskey Family - 32/40  Catered Festive dinners like Turkey & high tea starting at $23 can be arranged with you - 33/40  Christmas Gatherings. I can help you make any event special by suggesting catering, take out etc - 34/40  3 floors of living space. I have an online virtual walkthrough tour that I can send you as well. - 35/40  We love taking Family Photos on the front patio. It makes a great family memory! - 36/40  Our postcard in the local tourism offices & bridal dress fitters - 37/40  Antique car night Wednesday @sunset in the Carleton Place Independent parking lot, McNeely & HWY 7 - 38/40 $595 - $995 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 11 |
 | 6 Bedrooms |
 | 4 Bathrooms |
 | Pets allowed
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 | Smoking
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 | Internet |
 | Hot Tub |
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CREATING MEMORABLE FAMILY VACATIONS SINCE 2015 Thank you! Exceeded Expectations! Monica & Victor, Aug. 2017 A Birder's Paradise, Flo Hayes Oct. 2015 Left feeling relaxed & rejuvanted. The Bianchi Family Aug. 2017 The Old Mill Manor was built in 1842 in the scenic village of Appleton on the Mississippi River. It was the homestead of the Teskey & Collie families who ran the mill. It is comfortable & well furnished for dining, cooking & sleeping. For your use: antique dishes, tea sets, silver & wine glasses along with regular outdoor dishes for the pool & BBQ. Outdoors: plenty of outdoor seating on 2 patios. Salt water pool, hot tub, 1 acre of private gardens, kayaks, canoe, golf clubs, bikes, fire pits, gas BBQ, fishing rods etc. AS SEEN IN 1) "THE OTTAWA CITIZEN" Homes Section. June 2014. 2) CANADA'S HISTORIC ONLINE MUSEUM, "MILLS OF APPLETON" 3) CHRISTMAS IN CARLETON PLACE, HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER 4) Online: Instagram & Facebook @TheOldMillManor & www.TheOldMillManor.com WALK TO: 1) Mississippi Golf & Club National with Restaurant & Bar ($22/ round after 4pm)
2) Aveda Spa
3) Appleton Boat launch
4) Centennial Bike & Hike Trail. Connects Appleton to Carleton Place & Almonte on back trails. $5 bike rentals at tourism office
CARLETON PLACE 8 MINUTE DRIVE
Hallmark films here. Enjoy the beach, yoga studios, biking & hiking trails, labyrinth walk, breweries & great eateries. Find gold in the second hand & antique stores. Antique car night every Wednesday in the summer. Convenient ER hospital, groceries & LCBO.
ALMONTE 8 MINUTE DRIVE
Hallmark films here as well. Rated by TripAdvisor as one of the top 10 tourist towns in Canada. Try the #1 dark chocolate in the world by Hummingbird. Or my favourite, HFT Donuts... Low fat with great fillings. Also Baker Bob's, the tin shop, The Riverwalk Trail, $5 Bike Rentals, antique stores, horse sleigh rides & farm tours ($300/12 people) at "Red Gate Arena Farm"
THE GOOD FOOD TOUR Culinary & Historic Tour of Almonte & CP with Cathy Reside. $68/ person 3 hour tour Great fun! Meet the chefs & the town entrepreneurs. Chocolate, coffee, crepes, craft beer, cheeses... Highly recommended on TripAdvisor.
CATERING: If you don't feel like cooking, we recommend ordering from "The Beckwith Kitchen". Pre-made meals like quiche, scones, lasagna, turkey dinners, pies, desserts, breads etc. Fresh or frozen. Menu on FaceBook.
YOUR HOSTS JULIE & GARY
The Old Mill Manor became a temporary vacation rental in 2015 while it was listed for sale. The goal was to sell everything & live on a sailboat. The house did not sell but we continued to rent it while we sailed from Port Stanley to lake Eerie down the ICW to the Bahamas & then back to Indian Town Marina in Florida. The cat & I are very relieved to be back on solid ground. After living in a small space for 8 months, every room got a makeover. King size beds, antique dishes, dining room table, 2 couches, patio furniture. All the stuff you can't have when you're on a boat.
The Old Mill Manor is a side by side duplex. The large 5 bedroom side is the 2.5 story side of the home with the large front patio. Our side is the 1.5 story beside the garage. If you need us, we're close by. Both sides of the home are completely separate including yards & entrances. You get exclusive use of the pool, hot tub, docks, kayaks etc.
THE MANOR STAFF are SUPER HOSTS
1) Gary is the onsite gardener & building maintenance man. He's in charge of the pool, hot tub, fire pit, BBQ & internet. In his spare time, Gary can teach you how to cast a line to catch more fish or kayak. Gary spent the last 30 years managing restaurants & hotels. 2) Julie will book your stay & suggest fun in town activities like tours, restaurants & catering.
3) Dania is our excellent cleaner with & a good eye for detail.
4) LG the talkative tabby cat is our "Guest Greeter". She loves people & children & roaming the gardens. If you're allergic to cats, don't worry she does not enter the vacation rental side of the home.
5) Carleton Place Dry Cleaners handles all laundry.
GUEST COMMENTS
A Birder's Paradise, Flo & Gary Hayes
October 2012-2014
We began our retirement adventures with a two year rental & miss it very much since moving back to the US. Moving out of the city (Westboro, Ottawa) to the picturesque village of Appleton, and overlooking the pretty little Mississippi River was an amazing change of scenery and lifestyle, but I was also surprised and overjoyed at the variety of birds.
Even without feeders, which we eventually put up, we were visited by longtime favourites: cardinals, chickadees, blue jays, juncos and redpolls (winter), house finches, mourning doves, hairy and downy woodpeckers, crows and ravens, but not so many blackbirds and no pigeons or house sparrows!
We were happy to observe less frequent city residents such as Orioles, warblers, wrens, purple finches, nuthatches, flycatchers, a great variety of the smaller sparrows (white throated, white crowned, song, chipping and on), pine siskins, catbirds, flickers, pileated woodpeckers, and so many hummingbirds. Occasionally a wild turkey or two would wander close. And over two winters there were snowy owls in the area.
We had occasional visits from birds, some of which I had never seen before: indigo buntings, rose breasted grosbeaks, Carolina wrens (whose beautiful song I taped).
With the river in front and a bay along the side, I took interest in water birds. Kingfishers, osprey and great blue herons found good fishing, and for a few weeks we had a large flock of the smaller green herons. There were the usual mallards, Canada geese, seagulls, but ducks I had never seen before, including golden eye and the beautiful wood ducks (some nesting in trees along the lane). Were delighted by occasional loons and heard their haunting cry, especially in the night, along with unseen owls and night herons.
June 2015
Very beautiful, spacious & quaint house filled with all the essentials needed!! For 11 ladies we didn't have to fight for a bathroom!! Spa like atmosphere & very welcoming. The fine details were very much appreciated. It was so nice to have many awesome places to sit and relax. Thank you for having a lot of things set up for us including firewood!! Totally a place we would recommend.
Tanya from Brantford, Ontario
August 2015
Thank you so much for a wonderful week! We had a great time during the day with the kids in the pool & the evening with the adults in the hot tub. Your home is beautiful & so is the view of the river. Sean caught some great fish thanks to your tips! We could not have asked for a more prefect spot to spend our family vacation. Thank you for the space & being such wonderful hosts!
The Malik Family August 2015
We had a great time at your beautiful house. We really enjoyed the pool area & front yard. Your house is very spacious & we enjoyed relaxing there. We had 10 family members & everyone had a great time especially in the long & wide swimming pool.
Thanksgiving Family Reunion October 2018 Guest; Lynn Chang,
Plenty of room for 11 of us. Thoughtful hosts who coordinated our tasty catered turkey dinner through the Beckwith Kitchen. The hosts also set up fishing rods for the kids (my son caught one!). A bit cold for kayaking the watercraft looked tempting. Nice bike ride to Carleton Place along fun and easy path, part of it freshly paved. Minor quibble might be that best access to hot tub is through master bedroom, but this was not a major issue. Already re-booked for Thanksgiving 2019!
ONLINE WALKTHROUGH TOUR: https://unbranded.youriguide.com/104_old_mill_ln_mississippi_mills_on
https://www.facebook.com/DowntownCarletonPlace/videos/385397235569999/
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AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 6 bedrooms : - 3 single beds - 2 Queen beds - 3 King beds - Crib | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | |
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Exclusive use:2 kayaks, canoe, life jackets, dock, fishing rods, 2 bikes, gas BBQ, hot tub & salt water pool, badminton, croquet set, pool toys, 2 fire pits. cable TV & high speed internet. Walk to:1)Mississippi Golf Club 2) Centennial Trail to Hike & Bike 3)Aveda Spa. 7 minute drive:hospitals, grocery, fast food, LCBO, Beer Store, Tim Hortons & Starbucks. Scenic town of Almonte where Hallmark filmed a movie. Also #1 chocolate in the world, Hummingbird Chocolate & HFT donuts. 45 mins 2 Ottawa. + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Carleton Place/ Almonte/ Kanata/ Ottawa |
Note: Located in the quiet Village of Appleton on the Mississippi River. The Old Mill Manor is accessible from a private lane on the Mississippi River. We have 150 feet of private waterfront close to the Hydro Dam. We have private docks for kayaking, swimming & fishing. The town's public diving rock dock is directly across from our dock. The locals fish & swim here. Every Canada Day weekend, fireworks are launched from our dock & the town watches them from the public dock. Beautiful fireworks! AVAILABILITYLast update: January 21, 2020 |
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RATES | BASE RATE Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $35 per night per additional person. | $595 $700
Weekend
Night | $1400 | $2000 | $5000 | - | 2 Nights | WINTER JAN 02, 2020 TO
MAR 31, 2020 Rates are based on up to 10 persons. Add $35 per night per additional person. | $650 $650
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Night | $1400 | $2000 | $4000 | - | 2 Nights | VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND MAY 15, 2020 TO
MAY 18, 2020 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | $2100 | 3 Nights | FIRST WEEK OF SUMMER JUN 19, 2020 TO
JUN 25, 2020 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $35 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | $3500 | 6 Nights | CANADA DAY WEEK 5 NIGHTS SUNDAY-FRIDAY JUN 28, 2020 TO
JUL 03, 2020 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $35 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | $4500 | 5 Nights | SWEET SUMMER! JUL 03, 2020 TO
AUG 28, 2020 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $35 per night per additional person. | $700 $850
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Night | - | $4900 | $17000 | - | 1 Week | AUGUST LONG WEEKEND CIVIC HOLIDAY JUL 31, 2020 TO
AUG 07, 2020 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $35 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | $5395 | 7 Nights | AUGUST 4 OR 5 NIGHTS AUG 22, 2020 TO
AUG 26, 2020 Check in on Friday instead so 4 nights becomes 5 nights for $4800 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | $3995 | 4 Nights | *LABOUR DAY SUNDAY 6 - TUESDAY 8 SEP 06, 2020 TO
SEP 08, 2020 2 night special check in on Sunday... All we have left of this long weekend Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | $800 | $1500 | - | - | - | 2 Nights | FABULOUS FALL SEP 08, 2020 TO
NOV 05, 2020 3 night weekend special $1995 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $35 per night per additional person. | $695 $750
Weekend
Night | $1500 | $3500 | - | - | 3 Nights | THANKSGIVING WEEKEND OCT 09, 2020 TO
OCT 12, 2020 Optional turkey dinner & breakfast catering from the Beckwith Kitchen Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $35 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | $2250 | 3 Nights | CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS & BOXING DAY DEC 24, 2020 TO
DEC 26, 2020 | - | - | - | - | $1995 | 2 Nights | NEW YEARS EVE 2 NIGHT GET AWAY DEC 31, 2020 TO
JAN 02, 2021 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | $995 | $1995 | - | - | - | 2 Nights | |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 03:30 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Tax Rate | 13% | | Booking Deposit | 50% due at time of booking (The balance is due 60 days before arrival) | | Payments on CottagesInCanada | Yes (Visa, MasterCard & American Express) | | Cancellation Policy | Strict | | Cottage Rules | View | Fees- Cleaning fee : $150.00
- Extra person nightly after 8 people : $35.00
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NOTES Weekly Availability from July 21 - August 31 (7 nights 8 days) Pricing is based on 8 people (children included) Nightly rentals: Extra person fee is $35 per person per night Weekly rentals: Extra person fee is $245 per person per week Weekly Pet fee is $300 per pet EXTRAS TO ADD TO YOUR STAY: Mississippi Mermaid Visit $150 (Great for children's parties) 3 hour carriage ride (holds 6) pulled by 2 horses, $500, Horses & Carriage pick you up at your door 45 minute carriage ride in a forest with bon fire & hot cocoa, $200, 35 minute drive to the livery. Rock N Horse Farm Tour & Sleigh Rides $5/ person. Contact Farmer Arlee Sheets on Rae Road. 15 minute drive www.TheGoodFoodTour.com hosted by Cathy Reside. 3 hour food tours in Almonte & CP. Highly rated on TripAdvisor. $5 Bike Rentals in Carleton Place & Almonte. Ride the Centennial Trail from Appleton to Almonte to Carleton Place $5 Snow Shoe Rentals in Carleton Place. Discover CP by Murder Mystery Night, The reading of a Will $75/ person minimum 9 people needed to play. High Tea, $200/ 8 people. Turkey Dinner Feast, $275/ 8 people. Bring your own wine REVIEWS | | Kaitlyn |  |
| The Old Mill is absolutely perfect. I stayed here the night before and the night of my wedding. I felt like a princess. The entire house is just beautiful, down to all the little details. I spent the night before the wedding relaxing in the hot tub and sitting with my family around the fire. The owners had set the formal dining table for us and we felt like royalty. The house is huge and had space for my bridal party and family. I had my makeup artist and hair stylist there the day of the wedding. They had so many options for places to set up. For getting ready photos, this is the perfect atmosphere. Huge windows, gorgeous furniture. Everything you could need. I cannot say enough good things about the Old Mill and the owners. They have done a wonderful job making this a dream place to stay. My now husband and I are so excited to come back in the future. Thank you so much!
Stayed: September 2019 Submitted: Sep 30, 2019
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| As usual, Gary and Julie rolled out the red carpet for us. This home is just as beautiful in person as it is in the pictures. We enjoyed the canoe, access to the water, the pool, the hot tub, the campfire (Julie even provided all of the fixings to make our own S'mores). The beds are clean and comfortable. The kitchen and dining room contain everything you might need. We love coming here and look forward to our next stay. Thank you again, Julie and Gary!
Stayed: September 2019 Submitted: Oct 03, 2019
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| Fantastic stay at the Old Mill Manor!
We stayed here over the weekend of our wedding, which was hosted in the area. The house was plenty spacious for our entire group, and had plenty of natural light for the girls to get ready. The hot tub, pool, and back yard were clean and ready to use, making them a very nice place to relax. For our group, the many closets and couple of irons/ironing boards were a nice touch for our formal wear.
The kitchen and dining rooms were the best stocked we've ever seen at a rental property, making cooking and hosting a breeze.
Julie and her husband were gracious hosts, giving us a nice tour of the property when we arrived and greeted us with open arms. Although outdoor noise and the number of cars coming through must be considered, we never found it restricting.
Would highly recommend to any group (wedding party or not)!
Stayed: September 2019 Submitted: Sep 30, 2019
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| | Lynne | |
| We loved The Old Mill Manor. We booked it so that we could be all together as we were attending a family wedding nearby. We came from Scotland and England. The house and area was perfect for our family. We were welcomed warmly by Julie and Gary. What a great couple.
There was plenty of room for our group of 9 however we originally were to be a party of 11. That would have been comfortable too. All the beds were so comfy, bedrooms spacious, bathrooms spotless.
The weather was against us so we weren't able to use patio space or the pool but some did use the hot tub. Gary kindly laid a bonfire for us and we really enjoyed sitting outside after dark. What a wonderful garden and outdoor space.
Almonte is really close by and has an attractive main street with restaurants and nice shops. Definitely worth a visit.
I could go on and on about this wonderful property, our super hosts and the area. If you're looking for the perfect spot for a family holiday, couples weekend or reunion, look no further. Julie and Gary will do everything to make your stay unforgettable.
Stayed: May 2019 Submitted: Jun 04, 2019
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| I don't even know where to start, every part of our stay was fantastic!
The house is spectacular. Very cozy, warm and welcoming. There was more than enough space for 10 adults and our dog.
Julie and her husband were great hosts. They we're easy to contact and very helpful. The price was extremely reasonable for everything. Honestly, we are already trying to find a date to go back!!
Thank you again, Julie!
Stayed: January 2019 Submitted: Jan 22, 2019
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$595 - $995 / night $1400 - $1995 / weekend $2000 - $4900 / week $4000 - $17000 / month JULIE ODIN Member since April 2015 Speaks: French, English Response Rate: 100% |
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