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Historic Inn Vacation Rental

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 18418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ashfield Colborne Wawanosh, Ontario
  • Point Farms Provincial Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Menesetung Bridge
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cove Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Kincardine, ON (YKD-Kincardine Municipal)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Inn Vacation Rental

Built in 1842, this historic Inn is located a 6-8 minute walk to sandy shores of Lake Huron and less than a minute walk from the waterfalls and conservation area in Port Albert, Ontario. The Inn has 7 bedrooms. There are 5 queen beds, 2 double beds, and 2 bunk beds. Sleeps 18 people. We allow up to 40 people at the property. Additional fee applies for over 18 people. 6 bedrooms are on the upper level. 1 bedroom is on the lower level and it has 1 double bed and 2 bunk beds. There are 5 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms. 4 bedrooms rooms have ensuite bathrooms with showers . 7 bathrooms in total. There is a kitchen with propane stove, oven, fridge, chest freezer, pots and pans, and all the regular kitchen utensils. There are also 2 small bar fridges, a coffee maker, kettle, microwave, and BBQ. We supply the propane for the BBQ. This property features a large lounge with original cherry bar, a deck, patio, wifi, satellite TV. There is a hot tub, garden, and a fire pit. We provide the firewood for the fire pit. All bedding linens, towels and soaps are provided for the beds. We allow well mannered pets at this property. Additional pet fee applies. The Port Albert Inn property borders the conservation area with the water falls and the Nine Mile River. Sunset Beach in Port Albert is a 6-8 minute walk and has free parking. Port Albert General Store and Village Pub is located across the street from the Inn. The store sells fresh produce, gas, take-out food, convienience items, beer and wine at the LCBO, and fishing tackle. The Pub serves tasty food and cold drinks. We look forward to having you as our guest in our quiet, little river valley on Ontario's sandy west coast!
All the attractions in Port Albert are not more than an 8 minute walk within our tiny village. The Nine Mile River meanders through the valley and is popular with fishermen. The Conservation Area, the waterfalls, the foot bridge, the fish ladder, and the sandy public beach are all popular attractions. Guests really enjoy wandering around in Port Albert's park-like setting and taking in the natural setting! There are many attractions within a short drive of Port Albert Ontario. We are just a 2 hour drive west from the GTA and 15 minute drive north of Goderich, Ontario. We hope to have you as our guest soon on Ontario's sandy west Coast!

Property manager

Angus and Melissa
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Albert

Located in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, this holiday home is on a river. Huron Historic Gaol and Menesetung Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Marine Museum and The Huron-Kinloss Ice Cream Trail. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Ashfield Colborne Wawanosh, Ontario

What's nearby

  • Point Farms Provincial Park - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Huron Historic Gaol - 16 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Menesetung Bridge - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • The Livery Theatre - 18 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Cove Beach - 21 min drive - 19.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Point Farms Provincial Park - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pepos Family Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Inn Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Inn Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Inn Vacation Rental?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Inn Vacation Rental located?

This family-friendly Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh holiday home is located on a river, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lake Huron, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Marine Museum and Cove Beach. Point Farms Provincial Park and Sky Harbour Gallery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Canadian Thanksgiving

The rooms are clean, plenty of towels. There are four bedrooms upstairs with their own en suite bathroom. There are two other rooms upstairs with a shared bathroom all very comfortable. there is another bedroom on the main floor that looks like it was once a large dining room. They can sleep a bunch of kids, but there’s no bathroom. They need to walk upstairs. The kids enjoyed the hot tub. Great outdoor fireplace with firewood supplied. About a 10 minute walk from the beach, we can watch the sun go down. There is a large kitchen with a gas stove and industrial fan hood a dishwasher would be a nice touch. Best part of renting this hole in is the bar area where you can hang out and talk and it’s almost like you are hanging out at a bar for the weekend. Great stay awesome for large groups would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer 2024

Had a great time. The Inn suited our needs perfectly!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Canada Day Long Weekend Trip

My group of friends has a tradition of spending the Canada Day long weekend at different spots across Ontario. The Port Albert Historic Inn was not only one of the most unique venues we have ever rented, but it was very close to the beach, had excellent amenities, and had a lot of space both in the backyard and inside for our group of 15! Angus was a great host and I would highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away on lake Huron

Really nice old inn that we had all to ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Janine L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Village trip

The INN is cool, historic place. Bonus store and pub/restaurant across street. However, not a lot to do very close by. The best ( yes that was only close thing ) was great. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port Albert Inn

This was a very unique experience and I would recommend it to anyone looking to stay with a large group. The beds were comfortable, the showers had good water pressure and the well water was not smelly at all. We stayed during a heatwave, each room has fans and the rooms stayed quite cool and comfortable despite no A/C. There was an issue with the hot tub jets and the owner was quick to try and fix the problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Delores M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Port Albert Inn

This property was really cool. It worked very well for our 4 family group. Two wings, 7 bedrooms, allowed our group and pets space and privacy. The large communal area allowed us to be together in comfort. We had a great time and were very appreciative having our pets. It is quiet with an awesome restaurant and store across the street for supplies. The back yard is large, there is a nice fire pit area and a hot tub. We enjoyed the space, the bedrooms were awesome, the communal bar area was really fun and it was fantastic to have the whole place to ourselves. The owner was great, he lived right next door and allowed us plenty of privacy. On the negative side, the yard is not fenced or private. The place has no air conditioning, although lots of fans, the heat, humidity and air flow did not dissipate. There was no relief inside or out. The front windows don't open, the front door has no screen so you cannot get an air flow. If heat is an issue, you will not be comfortable. The kitchen has no air flow at all, cooking is hot. The gas stove did not work well cooking took a long time. The place was not as clean as it could be, dust on the collectibles, dust under my bed, leftover food on the bbq and the floor left bare feet black. We left our dogs for 1hr and the owner left a message saying we could not leave our dogs unattended, which is unreasonable. We went to beach to swim. We were not allowed to have music outside, also unreasonable. Old coffee machine needs upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sian R., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

We all enjoyed our stay at the Inn, especially my family visiting from England. The shop across the street is very handy and we liked having lots of different areas to sit in. Just note that there is no dishwasher in the kitchen, we all took turns doing the dishes each day. Overall a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A special experience

The Port Albert Inn is a unique location for groups that want to relax, get together for meals and evenings then have individual space through the days. There is an eclectic assortment of decorative items that provide wonderful ambience and conversation topics, the bar/dining room and kitchen provide convenient means of preparing and serving food and the bedrooms are quite lovely. The location on Lake Huron is ideal for exploring or relaxing. This was a unique find and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend with friends

Everything was perfect! The place was comfortable, clean, and ideal for 7 couples spending the weekend together. Excellent location to explore the area. We all enjoyed everything about this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We stayed at this property March 2023, for a few nights. I have nothing to complain about - the property was exactly as described, Angus answered our calls quickly and was really good about helping us fix mistakes (we locked ourselves out the first night), the neighborhood is quiet and calm, the general store and pub across the street were great - I'm hoping to stay here again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Inn was what we expected. The surrounding envirionment was excellent.

We ran into a couple of minor issues and Angus (property manager) was right there to sort it out. We recommend this property. It is everything it is meant to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High School Friends 50++ Year Get Away

We had a great time at this grand old Inn. Seven friends coming together after a couple of years forced seperation due to covid. We loved that we each had our own bedroom with the majority of us having a shower/toilet ensuite. The Inn was spacious giving us lots of room to spread out. Amenities were close by. Unfortunately, the weather did not allow us to use the hot tub or camp fire but we'll try that out another time. Definitely interested in coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nghi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation. Friendly

The inn had everything we needed. Great venue for family get to together. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Angus and Melissa

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We enjoy providing a venue for family and friends to gather and share happy times. I grew up in the Port Albert area. We are a family hotel and have been operating for 25 years providing rooms, suites and cottage rentals. There is nothing more satisfying then hosting happy guests!

Why they chose this property

We are located in the quiet Nine Mile River Valley in Port Albert, Ontario. Just a 5-10 minute walk from the sandy public beach! The waterfalls and the conservation area borders our property. Just a 15 minute drive o the town of Goderich, Ontario. "Canada's prettiest town."

What makes this property unique

Entering the Inn is like stepping back in time. It was built in 1842 and retains much or its original charm. We are located in the quaint village of Port Albert near the sandy shores of Lake Huron. We host small weddings, retreats, parties, and large family vacations of up to 40 people. The Nine Mile River meanders through the village and though the conservation area with its waterfalls, foot bridge, fish ladder. The waterfalls is located less than a minute walk from the Inn. In the spring and fall guests can see spawning trout and salmon at the fish ladder. Across the street from the Inn is the Port Albert General Store and the village Pub. Sandy Sunset Beach is a 6-8 minute walk or you may drive and park for free. It is very quiet in Port Albert and we are just a 2 hour drive from the GTA and 15 minute drive from Goderich, Ontario.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests