 crystal clear water with shallow entry in our inlet - 1/40  georgeous sunset views - 2/40  front view of the cottage - 6/40  play structure (added in 2020) - 7/40  master bedroom in the loft - 9/40  2nd bedroom (with queen bed) - 11/40  bedroom 3; single top, double bottom (as of 2021) - 13/40  New renovated kitchen for 2019 - 14/40  view of waterfront from sunroom - 17/40  double doors connecting the sunroom and family room (leading to screened-in covered porch) - 18/40  New for 2020 - screened-in porch - 19/40  screened-in porch (added in 2020) - 20/40  New for 2020 - screened-in porch - 21/40  New for 2020 - screened-in porch - 22/40  back door of screened-in porch (waterside) - 23/40  Large back porch with view of the water - 24/40  path to waterfront - 27/40  view from the hammock - 28/40  view into entryway from porch - 33/40  otter in our waterfront - 38/40  otter family swimming in our waterfront - 39/40  The beauty of Tobermory - so many sites to see - 40/40 $275 - $300 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 6 |
 | 3 Bedrooms |
 | 1 Bathroom |
 | Pets allowed
with
restrictions |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
Welcome to The Bruce Retreat! We are located on the sheltered inlet of Long Bay on Lake Huron in Tobermory. Our guests can enjoy the calm and warmer waters of the inlet; great for swimming, fishing, kayaking and kids of all ages. The cottage is nestled among natural forest on almost an acre of land, providing a private and peaceful vacation. Finding a spot to sit and enjoy the view is very easy in our cottage! The sun-room, which faces the lake, consists entirely of windows and is furnished with comfortable seating. There is a large table to enjoy one of our many games or puzzles, or curl up and enjoy a book while listening to the sounds of the birds and water. The sun-room is also an excellent place to watch the sunset. A large 4 window with 2 slider doors leads out to the large fully covered porch which also has a beautiful view of the lake. This area is a great place to enjoy your morning coffee, watch the birds or enjoy the outdoors with shelter from the sun. For the 2020 season we added a fully screened-in area off the sliding doors, extending your outdoor time with a bug free experience. There is also a 2-tier deck at the back of the cottage which is accessible from the sun-room or family room. This is also a beautiful place to sit to enjoy a view of the forested areas that surround the cottage or to catch some rays. The main part of the cottage consists of an open concept kitchen, dining area, and large family room with a beautiful field stone fireplace. This area opens to the sun-room with over-sized French doors, each flanked with a large window. The openness and airiness of the cottage give new meaning to 'bringing the outdoors in'.
The cottage has 3 bedrooms: the master is located in the loft, has a queen bed, and is totally surrounded by walls of windows with a magnificent view of the Lake. The sounds of the water will lull you to sleep. The 2nd bedroom also has a queen bed and a large bay window with it's own view of the lake. The 3rd bedroom has bunk beds (double and single). The 2nd and 3rd bedroom are located in the main part of the cottage, allowing for some separation and privacy from bedroom 1. There is 1 very large bathroom in the cottage which has a newly renovated stand up corner shower, lots of room for clothing, towels and personal items, and also houses the washer/dryer.
We have done our very best to provide a cottage environment that mixes the comforts of home without losing the cottage experience. The cottage has satellite TV (and Netflix) and Blu-ray player, high speed internet/WI-FI, a ceiling fan in the master, 2nd bedroom and family room, and a wall oscillating fan in the 3rd bedroom. All mattresses in the cottage are brand new and each has a 'health guard' protector cover.
The cottage is perfectly located in Tobermory for easy and quick access into town and to all the popular destinations and activities that Tobermory has to offer. We are a 10 km drive to Foodland in town and a 14 km drive to Singing Sands, a gorgeous shallow entry beach that is perfect for little ones and older kids who love to boogie board. If you are new to the Bruce experience, we will have lots of information at the cottage to help you navigate your holiday.
Our fire pit is located in the front driveway area of the cottage. There is tons of room here for comfortable seating around the fire, and makes it easy to navigate into the cottage to check on little ones or grab a beverage! The star studded view of the night sky while sitting around the fire pit is amazing, as is swinging in the hammock which is located in the trees on the waterfront side. For 2020, we also added a play structure for the kids!
The cottage is available for weekly, midweek and weekend rental in the non-peak season. During the peak season (July/August) we are booking weekly only, Friday to Friday (see rates for further details).
Maximum Number of people: 4 adults, or up to 6 people if at least 2 are children (under age 16).
Dogs (only) may be permitted, but must be cleared with owners in advance. $75 fee per week per dog.
There is no smoking permitted in the cottage!
Linens and towels are not supplied (we can arrange this for International visitors only for a nominal fee).
Renters are responsible to leave the cottage clean at the end of the rental period (cleaning supplies will be provided). A fee of up to $150 will be charged if the cottage is not cleaned prior to checkout (will be deducted from your deposit).
Waterfront description: shallow entry, rocky bottom. Swim shoes highly recommended. Excellent fishing opportunities!
If you are looking for deep water swimming or prefer a gradual entry with sandy bottom, both are available within a 10-15 minute drive of the cottage.
Payment options: e-Transfer, Cheque or Credit Card. Please see 'Notes' in the Rates section for details.
+ READ MORE - COLLAPSE AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms : - 1 single bed - 1 double bed - 2 Queen beds | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | |
| Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | | Summer Activities
(nearby) | | | Winter Activities
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We have two 10' kayaks and one paddleboard available for your use throughout your stay. Note: the kayaks and paddleboard must be used to/from the cottage location, and are not to be transported elsewhere for use. + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE Note: The cottage is located on Orchid Trail, off of Warner Bay road. AVAILABILITYLast update: September 17, 2022 |
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RATES | BASE RATE Rates are based on up to 4 persons. Add $25 per night per additional person. | $275 | $300 | $600 | - | - | - | 2 Nights | SPRING (LOW SEASON) May 23, 2023 - Jun 02, 2023 Rates are based on up to 4 persons. Add $25 per night per additional person. | $275 | $300 | $600 | $1500 | - | - | 2 Nights | SPRING (MID-SEASON) Jun 02, 2023 - Jun 30, 2023 Rates are based on up to 4 persons. Add $25 per night per additional person. | $275 | $300 | $600 | $1600 | - | - | 2 Nights | PEAK / SUMMER Jun 30, 2023 - Sep 01, 2023 Rates are based on up to 4 persons. Add $25 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | $2200 | - | - | 1 Week | FALL (LOW SEASON) Sep 04, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 Rates are based on up to 4 persons. Add $25 per night per additional person. | $275 | $300 | $600 | $1500 | - | - | 2 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 12:00 PM | | Accepted Payments | Visa, MasterCard, American Express |
NOTES NEW as of 2022: Short-Term Accommodation Fee (Municipality fee) will be added to your rental cost. This fee is part of the licensing process for all cottage rentals in North & South Bruce. E-Transfer or Cheque Payments: 50% of the rental fee is collected at the time of booking. The remaining 50% and a $500 deposit is collected one month prior to the rental date. Your deposit is returned within 2-3 days of checkout or up to one week at most. Credit Card Payments: 50% of the rental fee is collected at the time of booking; the remaining 50% is collected one month prior to the rental date through credit card payment. Note: There is a 7% fee for all credit card payments, applied as follows: The Bruce Retreat applies a 3% charge of your total rental fee on the first payment. Cottages in Canada applies a 4% fee to each payment made. There cannot be a return of funds through credit card, so collection and return of the $500 deposit must be via e-Transfer or cheque. For International visitors, please email us regarding the deposit payment. Cleaning service can be arranged for a fee of $150. (Note: all garbage/recycling must be taken with you upon checkout even if you opt for the cleaning service) There is a fee of $75 / week per dog. Dog owners must clean up after their pets and ensure no excrement is left on the property. Linen service can be arranged for International visitors for a nominal fee. Cancellation policy: If a booking is cancelled 15 days or more prior to check in and we are able to rebook the full rental period cancelled, a refund of 100% will be given minus a $50 cancellation fee. If we are unable to rebook the full rental period, then a refund of 50% will be given. For bookings cancelled less than 15 days prior to check in, none of the rental fee will be refunded. REVIEWS | | Tanya |  |
| We had a great stay here! It was very comfortable and exceeded our expectations. Great view of the lake from the upper bedroom! It was very spacious for our family and we loved that it was well stocked with games/puzzles/movies for rain days to keep everyone occupied. The water is shallow and warm in front of the cottage and the kids enjoyed the kayaks and paddle board. We are looking forward to stay again and many of our friends and family also want to book here as we have talked highly about it. Very good location as well.
Stayed: July 2022 Submitted: Aug 06, 2022
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| | Heather | |
| Perfect cottage rental for our small family. The kids loved playing in the rocks and in the shallow waters. Close to town and other activities for daily excursions. Nice and clean. Great stay!!
Stayed: July 2022 Submitted: Jul 09, 2022
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| | Tatiana | |
| My mom and I had wonderful time at The Bruce Retreat. The cottage is very spacious and cozy with modern and clean amenities. We loved the screened porch which allowed to enjoy the fresh air when it was too wet to sit outside after the night rain. We loved sitting in Muskoka chairs (both on the deck and next to the water) and just relaxing listening to different birds (wish we could name them!) and "cleaning up" our lungs with the fresh air. The cottage is surrounded by beautiful trees and plants - yellow lady slipper orchids were in bloom! We were also making daily trips for hiking and were really happy to discover a nice quiet place called Cape Hurd Nature Trail which is just 10 minutes drive from the cottage. Janet was very helpful with answering my questions promptly. We would definitely recommend The Bruce Retreat. Thank you so much, Janet and Chris, for your hospitality!
Stayed: June 2022 Submitted: Jun 19, 2022
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| | Tim | |
| This was one of the most well kept and clean cottages I have ever rented. I have rented at least 50 cottages over the last 20 years. The hosts supplied everything you can imagine. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the tools for a cook or chef. Many games to play on a rainy day or if you just want to stay at the cottage. The view is spectacular. Perfect spot to have a morning coffee or breakfast as we did. Location is less then 15 minutes to Tobermory and maybe 20 minutes to Bruce National Park. The beds are excellent quality. The cottage is nicely divided for 2 families with 2 queen beds in separate private areas and 2 more beds for children. I have recommended this cottage to many friends and co-workers since our stay. This was our first stay and won't be our last. Excellent hosts readily available by phone to care for any needs. We were able to add extra days to our stay we enjoyed the stay so much. The Glover Family
Stayed: September 2021 Submitted: Mar 01, 2022
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| | Tracy | |
| Our stay at The Bruce Retreat was just that a retreat! So relaxing. Though this was a hot, humid week, the cottage had plenty of cooling fans to keep things comfortable. We loved the use of the kayaks and the shallow and warm water of the bay was a delight! You can almost WALK out into the middle of the bay. Water shoes or crocs are a definite must, though with the rocky bottom. It was great to know that we could also be in and out of town in mere minutes. We would love to come back to this little piece of heaven!
Stayed: August 2021 Submitted: Sep 05, 2021
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$275 - $300 / night $600 / weekend $1500 - $2200 / week JANET AND CHRIS Member since June 2015 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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