 The Willow Bank showing the large south facing deck and the front lawn taken from the water's edge. - 1/23  View of the Willow Bank as you approach it after exiting your car. The real magic is in the front. - 2/23  A covered back porch at the back door is a quiet and a shaded place to sit and relax. Step inside. - 3/23  The waterfront looking from the front balcony off the master bedroom showing the fabulous view. - 4/23  Sit back and enjoy a tall cool drink observing nature and the view through the glass railing. - 5/23  The cottage is located in a sheltered inlet with easy access to the main body of water in Lake Huron - 6/23  Well equipped kitchen is spotlessly clean and equipped with modern appliances including a dishwasher - 7/23  The light and bright master bedroom is furnished with a comfortable king-sized bed. - 8/23  The second bedroom on the upper level is furnished with a comfortable queen-sized bed. - 9/23  A recently remodeled bathroom features a deep claw-foot tub and a glassed-door shower stall. - 10/23  Dining room table can expand to accommodate seating for eight people. Located adjacent to kitchen. - 11/23  The living room is newly furnished and overlooks the large front deck and the waterfront. - 12/23  Entertaiment room on lower level is equipped with a gas fireplace, HDTV, Blu Ray and Surround Sound - 13/23  New in 2017 is a three-piece washroom on the lower level adjacent to the Entertainment Room. - 14/23  Guest cabin is just steps from the main cottage and can be ideal for older children or second couple - 15/23  Charming guest cabin is furnished with a queen-sized bed and a couch that converts to a single bed - 16/23  Glass patio table dining set and propane BBQ for outdoor dining overlooking waterfront. - 17/23  The front deck was remodeled with glass railings to allow for better viewing of the waterfront. - 18/23  Looking back toward the Willow Bank which is tucked back in the trees on the shore of Lake Huron - 19/23  Looking toward the walkway at the back of the Willow Bank cottage at night. Solar lights. - 20/23  A blazing campfire is ideal for children to roast marshmallows. Complimentary firewood is provided. - 21/23  The amazing night sky at the Willow Bank. Photo by guest Danny Turcotte of Catch-Light Photography. - 22/23  Singing Sands Beach located 3 km. away is a great place for everyone to enjoy warm water and sand. - 23/23 $500 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 7 |
 | 4 Bedrooms |
 | 2 Bathrooms |
 | Pets
not allowed |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
The Willow Bank is a clean and comfortable four bedroom cottage. It's located on the beautiful Northern Bruce Peninsula ten minutes south of Tobermory on the shore of a sheltered inlet of Lake Huron. The cottage is located in a private setting surrounded by water and a forest of green trees. The cottage is a few minute drive from the major tourist attractions including the Bruce Peninsula National Park, Fathom Five National Marine Park, the Grotto and Singing Sands Beach. The cottage is comfortably furnished and equipped outside with many modern amenities including a large front deck, a gas BBQ, patio table and chairs, a shoreline fire pit and two kayaks. Inside the cottage, there is a long list of amenities including a dishwasher, two 46 inch flat screen satellite HDTV's and a complimentary wireless high-speed internet connection just to name a few. The lake water in front of the cottage is clean and the lake bottom there is sandy. There is an apron of sand along the water's edge in front of the cottage. This is a safe location for children and adults to swim, wade and splash about in the warm lake water. Two ride-on-the-top BIC kayaks with paddles and adult size personal flotation devices are provided for visitors to use. Paddling the kayaks in the shelter of the bay or out to the main lake is a great way for visitors to spend some time while exploring the area around the cottage by water. The Willow Bank has four bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms are located on the top floor of the cottage. The master bedroom is large and furnished with a comfortable king-sized bed. The second bedroom is furnished with a comfortable queen-sized bed. A well-furnished and cozy one room guest cabin is located just a few steps from the main cottage. It can serve as the third or forth bedroom. It's furnished with a queen-sized bed and a couch that easily converts to a single bed. The sofa in the entertainment room located on the lower level of the cottage converts into a double-bed. This room can serve as the third or fourth bedroom. Please note that the maximum group size at the cottage is 7 people.
The re-modeled bathroom is a large light filled room on the second floor. A claw-foot tub, glass door shower stall, toilet and sink complete this bathroom. A brand new three piece washroom was constructed on the lower level of the cottage and features a toilet, sink and glass door shower stall.
The kitchen is clean and fully equipped with good appliances including a fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher and microwave. The kitchen is also fully equipped with all the necessary smaller appliances like a coffee maker, toaster and blender. There are excellent stainless steel pots and pans and a wide variety of cooking and baking utensils.
This cottage draws fresh water from a deep drilled well. The water there has been government tested. It is charcoal filtered, softened and purified using an ultra-violet light purification system. The cottage owner feels very comfortable drinking this water. There is an extra large water heater on the lower level that supplies the cottage with an unlimited supply of hot water.
The living room and dining rooms are located at the front of the cottage and are bright spaces featuring a wall of windows looking out over the front deck and towards the waterfront. The dining room table easily expands to allow 7 people to dine comfortably. The living room is furnished with a comfortable rocking chair, an extra large leather sectional sofa, a satellite TV, a DVD player and a stereo receiver.
The Willow Bank has a large, south facing front deck that is one of it's most unique features. It's accessed through a patio door off the dining room. The view of the lake from the deck is spectacular and is always changing. The deck can be the perfect place to sit and watch the morning sunrise while enjoying breakfast or a morning coffee. It can also be the place to rest and relax during the day. The deck is equipped with comfortable lounge chairs, a glass patio table, six dining chairs and a gas BBQ for grilling and outdoor dining.
The Willow Bank features an entertainment room on the lower level that is well furnished and equipped with a 46 inch satellite HDTV, a Blu Ray Disk player with surround sound and a wide selection of Blu Ray DVD movies. A blazing fire in the wall mounted gas-fireplace located there adds a lovely warmth and ambiance to this space.
A full sized washer and dryer are provided on the lower level for guests to use during their stay.
In the evening, guests of the Willow Bank cottage can enjoy a blazing campfire in the shoreline located fire pit. Complimentary fire wood is provided. Families and groups staying at the cottage have made lasting memories roasting marshmallows or hot dogs over the open campfire. On clear nights, the star filled sky overhead at the cottage can be truly amazing.
Tobermory is the closest town to the cottage. This picturesque little village is clustered around a natural harbour and features many restaurants, tourist shops, grocery stores and a liquor and beer store.
An increasingly popular tourist activity is the Sunset Dinner Cruise aboard the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry. The ferry sails from Tobermory at dinner time heading north across the wide expanse of Georgian Bay to Manitoulin Island. Passengers can walk on to the boat in Tobermory and can dine as the sail over to Manitoulin Island. While they are dining, travelers can watch a spectacular sunset in the western sky over Georgian Bay or Lake Huron. Travelers heading to Tobermory and points south will then board the ferry and it will then sail back to Tobermory arriving around mid-night. While sailing to Tobermory, the place to be is on the stern deck watching an amazing display of stars or the Northern Lights overhead.
For photographers, hikers, naturalists and scuba divers, this area of Ontario is where dreams can come true. Tobermory has been called the Dive Capital of Canada. Scuba dive charters leave the downtown Tobermory area on a regular basis to take divers out to the many ship wrecks that lie beneath the crystal blue water's of Georgian Bay.
When booking the cottage you will be dealing directly with the cottage owner. This will save you hundreds of dollars when compared with booking a cottage through a rental management company. There are no booking fees or additional taxes to pay when booking the Willow Bank cottage. Ask the owner for further details.
The maximum group size at the cottage is 7 people and includes all ages of children.
The Willow Bank and the Northern Bruce Peninsula are magical places where good times are enjoyed and pleasant memories are made.
Additional Guest reviews are available to read at www.willowbankcottage.com/guestbook
+ READ MORE - COLLAPSE AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 4 bedrooms : - 2 Queen beds - 1 King bed - 2 Sofa beds | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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Guests booking the Willow Bank will be communicating directly with the cottage owner and not a third party cottage rental management company. The cottage owner can answer any questions you might have regarding the cottage, the amenities provided or the surrounding area. He looks forward to your enquiries and strives to respond promptly. + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Tobermory (15 km) |
Note: The Willow Bank cottage is located in a natural area on the shores of a sheltered inlet of Lake Huron. The cottage is aptly named because it was built on the bank of a trout stream named the Willow Creek as it flows into Lake Huron. This trout stream attracts birds, waterfowl and a wide variety of animals.
There might be many good cottages to book on the Northern Bruce Peninsula but there are few that offer visitors as quiet and private a location as the Willow Bank cottage. AVAILABILITYLast update: March 19, 2024 |
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RATES | | $500 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Week | SPRING 2024 BOOKING RATES May 11, 2024 - Jun 14, 2024 | - | - | - | $2200 | $8000 | - | 1 Week | SUMMER 2024 BOOKING RATES Jun 15, 2024 - Sep 13, 2024 | - | - | - | $3000 | $11000 | - | 1 Week | EARLY FALL 2024 BOOKING RATES Sep 14, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024 | - | - | - | $2200 | $8000 | - | 1 Week |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Security Deposit | $500 (Security deposit will be refunded within 7 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 50% due at time of booking (The balance is due 42 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Check, Interac e-Transfer | | Cottage Rules | View | Fees- Linens and towel service if requested : $150.00
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NOTES For Guests wanting to book time at the cottage of less than 30 days at a time, please contact the cottage owner. He has developed an alternative method of booking Guests into cottage that does not contravene any Municipal By-laws. This is the second year of utilizing this booking method. It has been well received by my Guests this year and last. When booking the cottage, you will be dealing directly with the cottage owner and not a cottage rental agency. This will save Guests a considerable amount of money because they will not be required to pay booking fees or taxes. Maximum group size is 7. Comforters and pillows are provided for all beds. Linen for the king-sized bed will be provided. Linen (sheets and pillow cases) for the other beds and all towels will be the renter's responsibility. Linens for other beds and towels will be provided for travelers from overseas. Linens and towels can be provided for other groups for an additional fee. A complimentary post-stay cottage cleaning service will automatically be provided and included for stays of 7 days or more. Payments can be made via cheque or E-Transfers. Payments can also be made by major credit cards via PayPal. However since PayPal applies a 3% handling fee to these transactions, a 3% transaction fee would need to be applied to the rate being charged. REVIEWS | | Barbara |  |
| Willow Bank is an exceptionally comfortable, private, and well-stocked cottage in a beautiful location on a creek, close to Lake Huron. The furniture and beds are in good shape; there are two comfy rooms for watching TV, a large deck with lounge chairs and dining table, kayaks to explore the water, and the kitchen has everything you need to cook meals. Glenn is a responsive host who clearly cares about ensuring that his guests enjoy their stay.
Stayed: June 2022 Submitted: Jul 03, 2022
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Owner response: Thank you Barbara for your glowing review of the Willow Bank cottage. The cottage is located on an inlet of Lake Huron with the Willow Creek flowing into it. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and would welcome you folks back anytime. | |
| | Katie | |
| We had a wonderful stay at Willow Bank. The cottage is beautifully situated on calm water, just off of Lake Huron - perfect for kayaking and paddleboating, with gentle water access for kids to wade and look for frogs. Lots of green space for playing, as well as a gorgeous main deck where we spent a lot of time, with another beautiful deck on the second floor that was perfect for watching stars. The location is quiet and secluded, but close to Tobermory, Singing Sands, and Bruce Trail hiking. The cottage itself is spacious and comfortable, well maintained and supplied, and clean (especially appreciated during COVID). A lot of care has gone into making Willow Bank a beautiful retreat, and Genn was an excellent host. The kids, adults, and grandparents in our group all had a great time and we hope to return again!
Stayed: August 2021 Submitted: Aug 22, 2021
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Owner response: Thank you Katie for inputting such a lovely review of the Willow Bank cottage. I am always thrilled to read that my guests have enjoyed their stay. The woman, Holly, that oversees the majority of the cottage preparedness for my guests between groups does a wonderful job of ensuring that the cottage is clean, tidy and well equipped for all of my guests. The Willow Bank is located in a very unique and private setting on the beautiful Northern Bruce Peninsula. It really is a magical place. I look forward to hearing from you again. Stay safe. | |
| | Sherri lynn | |
| I don't even know where to begin. One word that comes to mind. AMAZING. My husband and I just returned from a week at this amazing cottage. We had our children and grandson come up for a couple of nights and then my husbands parents for a couple nights. This cottage is your home away from home. So peaceful and the views were spectacular. Glenn was there to meet us on our arrival to take us for the formal tour. The cottage is equipped with everything and the beds were comfortable. Very clean and beautiful place. Looking forward to planning our next vacation. If you are looking for relaxation, and gorgeous views then look no further. This is the place.
Stayed: September 2020 Submitted: Oct 09, 2020
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Owner response: Thank youSherri lynn for taking the time to post a review of your family's stay at the Willow Bank cottage. It was my pleasure to host you and your family at the cottage this September. Three generational familes are my favourite groups. I know they will be respectful of my property and will be making long lasting memories of spending quality time together. Many of them have made staying at the Willow Bank cottage an annual tradition. This year, dealing with Covid-19 has forced me to re-examine our cleaning protocols between groups. I am fortunate to have a woman that does an incredible job of cleaning and preparing the cottage for all of my guests. I am glad you and your family enjoyed your stay and would welcome you all back to the Willow Bank cottage anytime. Thanks again and stay safe. | |
| | Lorry | |
| Just returned from a week here. Cottage was very clean with recently upgraded bathrooms, well stocked kitchen, amazing deck to enjoy the view and lots of privacy. Glenn was great to deal with and quick to respond to questions.
We went in September and definitely got lucky with the weather. Lots of hiking trails in nearby national parks, didn't really go to the beach other than to check it out but it was very nice as well.
We would definitely return, couldn't really ask for much more.
Stayed: September 2020 Submitted: Sep 28, 2020
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Owner response: Thank you Lorry for taking the time to input a review of your recent stay at the Willow Bank cottage. We have been going steady since mid-June and the Willow Bank cottage has been completely booked since then. Not a single night was left vacant from then to Thanksgiving. It can be a lot of work and attention to details. I am fortunate to have an excellent person doing the bulk of the cottage cleaning and the preparation work for all of the families and groups staying at the cottage. I oversee the change-over's between groups and also perform cottage maintenance. I take pride in delivering the highest degree of client service from the time of someone's first enquiry, through the booking process, a Guest's arrival and stay at the cottage and afterward, a follow-up to ensure that they enjoyed their stay. It makes me happy to know that our Guests have appreciated our work and have enjoyed their stay. The Willow Bank cottage is located in a very private and unique location on the water's edge of a sheltered bay of Lake Huron on the beautiful Northern Bruce Peninsula. What better place to rest, relax and isolate while escaping from the pressures of our lives during Covid-19? I would welcome your group back anytime to the Willow Bank cottage Lorry. Thanks again. Stay safe. | |
| | Lorie | |
| Lovely clean and cozy cottage, more like a home! Beds were comfortable, cottage was bright and kitchen was well stocked. Enjoyed my morning coffee overlooking the water watching the fish jump, bunnies hopping and hummingbirds zipping in and out. Lots of fishing and frog catching to be done at the creeks edge, just don't forget your water shoes!! The creek was great for paddling in the kayaks or paddle boat while watching all the fish swimming below-the water was so clear. Close to Singing Sands and the town of Tobermory. Great to forget about Covid for awhile! Thanks Glenn for being such a great host!
Stayed: July 2020 Submitted: Jul 30, 2020
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Owner response: Thank you Lorie for such a wonderful review. It always makes me happy and proud to read that my Guests have thoroughly enjoyed their stay at the Willow Bank cottage. We work hard to ensure that the cottage is clean and well prepared for all of our Guests. The Covid-19 Virus has disrupted everyone's life this year. Having a clean and comfortable place for our Guests to stay safe while relaxing and enjoying the beautiful Northern Bruce Peninsula has been something that we take very seriously. I would welcome you and your family back to the Willow Bank cottage anytime. Thanks again and please stay safe!!! | |
$500 / night $2200 - $3000 / week $8000 - $11000 / month GLENN A. AISHFORD Member since November 2008 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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