“The Loons” : Waterfront with Private Beach - bonfires at dusk on Georgian Bay!! - The Blue Mountains

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``The Loons``
named after the loons which grace our shores

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Barbecue grill

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Blue Mountains, Ontario

Lora Bay Golf Club6 min drive
Thornbury Harbour9 min drive
Blue Mountain Beach15 min drive
Owen Sound, ON (YOS-Billy Bishop Regional)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Lower Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

“The Loons” : Waterfront with Private Beach - bonfires at dusk on Georgian Bay!!

Four season fully air conditioned lakefront cottage/chalet with private beach and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. A great place to enjoy family and friends, and to find peace and balance.

One of the few beach front properties in the Town of Blue Mountains municipally licensed for short term accommodation.

Also available for ski season rental - within short driving distance of The Peaks, Alpine, and Blue.

Enjoy the open concept living and dining area on the main level, with pine beamed cathedral ceiling, wood stove and slate floors. Cook simple fare to gourmet in the fully equipped maple granite kitchen. In the warmer months, dine outside on the spacious deck with natural gas Napoleon BBQ.

Relax in the upper floor master bedroom overlooking the lake and enjoy breathtaking sunrises from the walkout balcony. The master features a cathedral ceiling, queen pine sleigh bed. Second and third bedrooms both with cathedral ceilings have single bunk beds, and single/double bunks.

A convenient main floor bedroom, with 2 piece ensuite, has a queen bed.

Enjoy movies and satellite tv on a 40 inch flat screen on the main floor or a 55 inch flat screen in the lower level recreation/entertainment area. DVD, VCR, foosball table and board games are provided.

Listen for the call of the loons through the morning mist. Beach comb for fossils on the private beach and rock groins. Stroll at dusk westward from the Christie Beach Conservation Authority on the long sandy beach, with the brilliant summer sun slowing dipping behind the hills of Cape Rich, then return to roast marshmallows on the beach. Count the stars in the Big Dipper, and experience the August meteor showers, and on occasion, the dancing Northern LIghts.

Little ones will especially enjoy their very own Adirondack chairs and table. Take them on special excursions to the playground and sandy beach at the nearby Christie Beach Conservation Authority and scamper up the creek bed with its very interesting geological formations.

For skiers and bikers, store your equipment in our shed specifically designed for ski and bike lock-off.

High speed 25 mb internet is available with our own internet tower.

SPECIAL NOTE: We are a senior friendly facility, with an entrance ramp, main floor bedroom, and main floor bathrooms with safety devices. The lake front deck has been constructed at the same elevation (same level) as the main floor. Child safety gates protect the staircase accesses. The beach has been graded with a gentle slope allowing easy access to the waterfront. We have a bathing chair and bed rail available upon request.

License number
LCSTR20230000030

Keywords: Chalet/Cottage

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Living room located on the 2nd level w/ Wood Burning Fireplace

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Additional fee may apply.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number PRSTAL20140000938

About the area

The Blue Mountains

Located in The Blue Mountains, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Lake Huron and Blue Mountain Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Blue Mountain Ski Resort. Consider Eigensinn Farm for a night out or Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster if you're travelling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

Blue Mountains, Ontario

What's nearby

Lora Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive
Thornbury Harbour - 9 min drive
Blue Mountain Beach - 15 min drive
Blue Mountain Ski Resort - 21 min drive
Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Dam Pub - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪The Leeky Canoe Pub & Eatery - ‬11 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “The Loons” : Waterfront with Private Beach - bonfires at dusk on Georgian Bay!! pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “The Loons” : Waterfront with Private Beach - bonfires at dusk on Georgian Bay!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “The Loons” : Waterfront with Private Beach - bonfires at dusk on Georgian Bay!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “The Loons” : Waterfront with Private Beach - bonfires at dusk on Georgian Bay!! located?

This family-friendly The Blue Mountains cottage is located on a lake, just steps away from Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Lora Bay Golf Club is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Vila M.

22 May 2023

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

Excellent!!

We loved staying at the Loones. The location was stunning and convenient. We will definitely go back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

robin r.

25 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful

Lovely cottage - fully equipped and then some . Excellent for families as kids have their own part of the cottage . Excellent, attentive hosts . Very quiet and private setting, but great access to local attractions . Highly recommended!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ernest Z.

20 Aug 2022

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

great cottage-fully outfitted

This is a great place to relax and enjoy the water. Close to Meaford and Thornbury.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack M., Aurora, Canada

6 June 2022

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

Great place with beautiful sunsets

We had an amazing time during our stay. The cottage was very well equipped with everything we needed. Our host Sue was great and gave us all the information we needed to have a great stay. We will definitely go back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

27 Nov 2021

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

Wonderful Getaway

My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our 3 nights at The Loons at Christie Beach. The location was perfect - right on the water, close to shopping, dining and endless outdoor activities. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was spacious and had what we needed (although we didn't really 'cook'), the living space was ample and comfortable. Would definitely go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H.

9 Nov 2021

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

Beautiful Cottage and Waterfront

This cottage gives you easy access to all the activities at Blue Mountain and Collingwood etc. But also, a nice quiet retreat after the activities are done. We were fortunate enough to have nice enough weather to enjoy the beautiful waterfront and awesome sunrises. John and Carrie

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lois P.

8 Oct 2021

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

GORGEOUS GEORGIAN BAY

LOVELY LOCATION, SO RELAXING AND WELL EQUIPPED WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shirley C.

26 Sept 2021

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

End of Summer Retreat

We had a lovely 4 days. The view was lovely.Georgian Bay showed it's many moods...from calm and peaceful to stormy and rough.The house was very comfortable and clean. It was very well stocked.The kitchen had so many accessories..We love to cook, so that was great. We would definitely stay again. S

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

16 Sept 2021

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

Relax and Enjoy!!

This is an awesome property, the kitchen is loaded with everything you need to cook your own meals, make your coffee, store your food. The sunrises are amazing, lots of spots to sit outside and inside to relax, nice fireplace for the cool evenings, loads of windows. Spacious comfortable home, a short walk to the beach. Wish we could have stayed longer!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

20 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful lakefront property

The cottage was true to the description, clean, all kitchen amenities you might need, great deck for meals, beautiful lake view, clean clear weed free. Would certainly come back. Host communicated in advance regarding all details of the cottage.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin S., Kitchener

11 July 2021

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

Comfortable

The property is in a great location, is very clean and comfortable. One of our most relaxing vacation accomdations in recent memory. Only had positive experiences with the property owners. Would stay here again in a snap.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam R., Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada

28 Oct 2020

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

Beautiful Views from The Loons

The Loons is an absolutely amazing cottage with stunning views of the water. The cottage has everything you need for a home away from home getaway. Loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

14 Oct 2020

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

Fall getaway on Georgian Bay

The Loons is exactly as described and was a beautiful location to enjoy the fall colours.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick G.

9 Oct 2020

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

The Loons

Owner was very helpful and accommodating. All of the amenities and appliances were in great condition.. Short stay but wonderful time..

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

S & K.

8 Oct 2020

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

Absolutely relaxing!

We were here for a weekend with our parents/inlaws and our pets and we all absolutely loved it. The kitchen, the bathrooms, the bedrooms, the basement, the living and dining space and the backyard - all updated and well kept. Great Ambience! And amazing location... just 20 mins away from the Blue mountains village if you want to take a day trip. All in all, you cannot go wrong with this place! Book now!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

25 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful getaway

The Loons is a beautiful home and was a truly lovely place for a weekend escape from the city. We wished we could have stayed longer! Right on the water, so you can fall asleep to the sound of waves. Christie Beach is a short walk away. The owners offered lots of great tips on things to do in the area. We had a fabulous time!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

17 Sept 2020

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

Nice weekend

The loons was just as pictured . It is comfortable and the floating fireplace makes you feel like your having a campfire without being outside.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan K., Chatham

3 Nov 2019

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

Ladies Getaway

This place is amazing! Very clean, comfortable and convenient. It is just a short drive to restaurants and shops, but secluded enough to enjoy the serenity and beauty of the area.. The sunrises are amazing! Well equipped with all the appliances in the kitchen and comfortable beds. The owner was easy to contact with any questions we had. We enjoyed our time there immensely!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine K.

16 Oct 2019

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

Thankful for thanksgiving at the Loons!

The Loons was a perfect place for our family to spend Thanksgiving. It was so comfortable and I was very pleased with how clean it was. The kitchen was very well equipped; it has everything one could need and more. The location is very good with Thornbury so close. It has a brand new grocery store and LCBO as well as shops and galleries. The Georgian walking trail is within walking distance and was enjoyed by my whole family, including the dog, while taking in the fall colours. The owner Sue was a delight to deal with. She was pleasant and friendly and was very quick with a reply to any of our questions both before and during our stay. We will be visiting the Loons again for sure.

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

18 Sept 2019

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

Short Visit

Too short! We packed a lot into the three days we had at the cottage. Fortunately, it was a great place to stay - convenient to everything that we wanted to do in the area. The cottage was in great shape and right on the water as advertised. The property manager was very helpful and available for any issues that came up. The people in the area were so friendly - loved the small towns and farmland! Would highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon M., Toronto, Canada

6 Aug 2019

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

Terrific Family Getaway

Spent a wonderful week with the family (6 adults and 2 dogs) at the Loons. The cottage is very well equipped, very clean and easy to keep clean. The owners take pride in their property and it shows. Lovely gardens. The high water levels on Georgian Bay put a bit of a crimp in our use of the "beach" but the dogs didn't mind at all. Definitely worth returning to next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

11 June 2019

We absolutely love The Loons and you will too

I've stayed at The Loons numerous times with my friends for weekends and always come away feeling totally rested and rejuvenated. It's a beautiful location, the cottage is always clean and ticks every box. We enjoy the quiet where all you can hear is the water and the birds. Truly a terrific rental and Sue & Richard are so considerate. They think of everything and you can't go wrong in all seasons, such a beautiful cottage on the water.

10/10 Excellent

Sheri F.

18 May 2018

Beautiful property and comfortable accommodations

We stayed at the Loons for a long weekend in May and found the accommodations to be excellent. The beds were comfortable, the house was clean and well stocked with everything you’d need to from housewares to linens. We appreciated the kid-friendly baby gates on the stairs and the step stools as well. The host was very responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John K.

13 Nov 2017

The Loons – great cottage to explore the area!

We enjoyed a great week at The Loons in October. The cottage has all the comforts and equipment for a relaxing stay where you can take in sunrises, sunsets and watch starry skies from the deck and waterfront. The location provides easy access to the Bruce and Georgian trail for hiking, running and cycling, Christie and Lora Beach and visiting the neighbouring towns of Thornbury, Meaford, Collingwood and Owen Sound for shopping, activities and meals. An easy scenic drive takes you to the waterfalls of Eugenia, Walters and Inglis and an side trip to Old Baldy for vista views over the Beaver Valley or Epping Lookout overlooking the Georgian Bluffs and Bay. When back at the cottage after an day of activities there is plenty of space indoors or out to sit and chat, play a game or read as well as space to get away for yourself just to relax. Owners Sue and Richard and their property manager John are very responsive if needed and ensure that the cottage is welcoming and well stocked with the necessary basics including coffee, oils and basic spices.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

19 Sept 2017

Very relaxing!

The Loons is a perfect cottage get away. The cottage is clean, well equipped & comfortable. The water is beautiful and theer are lots of spits for long walks & excellent trails for biking. We loved it!

About the host

Your host

We (Sue and Richard) hail from Southwestern Ontario and Trinidad respectively, and currently make Mono our home (near Orangeville). We are now (after many years) empty nesters, but our family is an eclectic group of skiers, swimmers, hikers, sailors, food and wine lovers!

Why they chose this property

Sue vacationed in the area during early childhood and loved the majesty of the Bay and the friendly atmosphere of the local villages and towns. There was always so much to do - from skiing to sailing, or visiting the Tom Thompson Gallery in Owen Sound, the Apple Festival in Meaford or the Elvis Festival in Collingwood. Here the children learned to downhill ski and had their first taste of live theatre.

Our favorite outings – to cross-country ski or hike the Bruce Trail/Kolapore Uplands through the towering hardwoods and protective cedars. Then there is the Georgian Bike trail which passes close by the Cottage.

What makes this property unique

At the Loons you can enjoy a true four season experience – bike through the white apple blossoms of spring along the Georgian Trail, soak up the summer sun on the cottage’s private beach or windsurf at nearby Craigleith, cast your rod for trout and salmon in the nearby Beaver or Big Head Rivers, absorb the colours of autumn while hiking and biking the Kolapore/Bruce Trails, experience the fun of downhill skiing at the nearby resorts and cross country skiing on the numerous trail systems.

The cottage is advantageously situated to enjoy many local ski resorts - Blue Mountain, Georgian Peaks, Alpine, Craigleith, Talisman and Beaver Valley.

Nearby Thornbury, Meaford and Collingwood offer full services and lots of things (and in fact, too many things!!) to do – golfing at several major championship courses (Lora Bay Raven Golf Course, the Georgian Bay Club, and Monterra), antiquing, river and lake fishing, Collingwood’s “Elvis” Festival, Meaford’s Georgian Bay theatre at the historic Opera House, international film festival and Apple Harvest Festival, wine tours at Coffin Ridge Winery, trapeze rides and the Scenic Caves at Blue Mountain, canoeing with Free Spirit Tours on the Beaver River, and the list goes on..... And of course, good dining and shopping.

Georgian Bay is delightful for swimming, with wonderfully clear water. The cottage has a stony beach, great for fossil hunting. What better place to view the brilliant sunrises and sunsets. End the day toasting marshmallows on the beach, while listening for the loons.

Nearby (10 cottages away) is the Christie Beach Conservation Area with a shallow sandy beach and playground, perfect for an afternoon outing with the little ones.

Our location is easily accessible by a major highway (Hwys 400 and 26) or along numerous back road routes (Airport Road, Hwys 10, 27 and 50) if you want to avoid the weekend or holiday traffic.