Experience our beautiful Lakeside Loft Guest House: The North Cabin at Cameron Point.
Open concept loft-style 2-storey cabin. Glass walls. Spectacular views of the water and bluffs!
Up to 8 guests (from July 14) in Spring/Summer/Fall. Up to 4 guests in Winter.
Award-winning, architect-designed, waterfront vacation complex on a private 1-acre site! Published in Cottage Life.
On our expansive deck (82’x40’). Rain won't stop you from being outdoors.
A DREAM COME TRUE? YOUR OWN COOL SPACE FOR A FAMILY OR SMALL GROUP VACATION
Sleeps 8 in Spring/Summer/Fal (from July 14)l. A separate fully-serviced Loft Guest House Cabin and 2 Bunkys within our complex await you at Cameron Point, on the shores of freshwater Georgian Bay, ON Canada, between Wiarton and Owen Sound. Beautiful vista of the bluffs and island across the bay.
- 4 modern buildings linked by a shared cedar deck (82' x 40') with cedar/steel roof, overlooking our friends' private harbour below and the blue waters of Colpoy's Bay
- one 2-storey, fully-serviced open-concept 2-bedroom Loft Cabin (15' x 30') with fully-equipped kitchen and 3-piece bathroom with shower (no bathtubs)
- two adjacent guest sleeping/play Bunkys (10' x 10') with electric heaters
- sleeping for 8 people (from July 14) inside cabin and bunkys (see details below)
- additional open-air sleeping space with your tent or air mattresses on guest cabin roof lofts or down at the East Beach, weather permitting
BOOK THIS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE IN VACATION LIVING NOW!
PRESS:
- Cottage Life. April 2013. Feature. Online slideshow: One cottage: two families
- Dwell. May 2012. Feature in "The Now" Online story/slideshow:
- Southern Design & Building. Dec. 12, 2012.
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AWARDS
- 2011 Wood Design Awards from Wood Design and Building Magazine, recognizing Innovative Wood Design in North America. One of 16 award winners out of 100 entries!
STUNNING SUNSET VIEWS and INCREDIBLE DARK SKY STARGAZING:
From the deck, patio or from inside through front and side glass curtain walls overlooking our quiet private harbour below and the cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment on the horizon. Or from the beach! Or on the water!
RELAX, ENTERTAIN AND PLAY ON THE DECK:
From the large-scale post & beam structure hang seats, swings, beds & lanterns, covered by a beautiful roof providing a variety of generous outdoor dining/playing/sleeping spaces.
WINTER ADVENTURE AWAITS YOU
- cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling all at your door. Bring your gear
- beautiful winter wonderland trails very close by
- see: https://www.todocanada.ca/20-outdoor-winter-activities-in-grey-county/
OR EXPLORE THE BRUCE!
- bike, hike, walk, drive to explore spectacular Niagara Escarpment cliffs and caves on Bruce Trail with panoramic water views
- 45 min. to Sauble Beach for a sand and surf experience
- 30 min. to horseback-riding rentals
- 60 min. to Tobermory, Flower Pot Islands and Grotto at Cypress Lake Park
- https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attractions-g8029686-Activities-Georgian_Bluffs_Grey_County_Ontario.html
FLEXCATION?? WORK & PLAY
- Creative work environment for your work project, writing, script development or music with an inspiring view of the bluffs across the water view
- Good wireless Internet (18Mbps dl, 5 Mbps ul) for remote work (Zoom, Teams etc)
- NO TV, DVD, cable or satellite distractions (bring your tablet/computer instead)
FRESH BLUEWATER FOR WARMER DAYS:
- Beautiful limestone flat shingle beach waterfront; virtually private "East Beach" with shallow water entrance, picnic table, fire pit, chairs, shady grove with room for a tent. Bring your Water Shoes and wet suits if you have them
- clear, deep blue water to swim, snorkel, SCUBA dive, motorboat (ask first), fish, canoe, kayak, windsurf, sail and SUP (Stand Up Paddling) around the offshore islands. Wetsuits (3mm) really help in July!
- 3 sit-on top ocean kayaks (easy to use) provided with paddles (1 double and 2 single)
- 1 beginner's windsurfer can be used without sails as SUP board. 1 SUP paddle
- 1 paddle boat (4-seater).
- Please note: the West Beach on that side of the Harbour is private and not for our guests' use. Please use the East Beach
GREEN MODERNIST WITH TRADITION!
Designed with green building principles, aiming for a net-zero carbon footprint, with:
- 1 propane kitchen stove/oven in each cabin
- 1 wood-burning stove for warmth and vibe (electric heaters for bunkies)
- roof rainwater collected and filtered with 5-micron and UV filters (safe for drinking)
- a large photovoltaic solar array on roof feeds the grid (not the house)
- optimized passive heating/cooling/ventilation
- natural clay floors with easy-to-clean wax seal
- interior finish details reflect mid-20th century local cottage styles
- surrounding forest of cedar, pine, balsam, birch and poplar
- herb garden you can water for us and pick basil, chives and other herbs for your cuisine
REMOTE FEELING, YET MINUTES TO:
- 4- min. drive, 10 min. bike or 20 min. walk to Big Bay General Store for homemade ice cream (closed in winter)
- 1/2 km east of store visit Keppelcroft, an award-winning garden.
- 1 km east of store visit our friends at Edale eco-complex with their clay-oven bakery for artesan bread, fresh roasted Ironwood coffee to buy.
- 15 min. drive to Wiarton; 25 min. to Owen Sound for fresh fish, farmers markets, groceries at Foodland in Wiarton, groceries at Zehrs in Owen Sound, hardware, liquor/beer stores, golf courses
OTHER FEATURES
- modern, minimalist style living room and kitchen/ bar furniture
- refrigerator/freezer and dishwashers in each main cabin
- 1 washing machine, 1 dryer for shared use, in basement mechanical room
- 1 propane barbecue (house source propane, no tank to fill!) on the deck, beside your cabin
- deck dining table and modernist deck/patio furniture
- patio with custom-designed fireplace overlooking harbour
- treehouse (use at your own risk)
- private parking for 3-4 vehicles adjacent to the house. More in our guest parking.