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Luxury Log Home, Southern Georgian Bay - Explore Blue Mountain to Tobermory

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Nestled above Georgian Bay on 7 private acres, Highland House offers a serene retreat with modern comforts. Unwind in the salt water Arctic Spa hot tub or Canadian Western Cedar indoor sauna and enjoy al fresco dining at the outdoor kitchen, featuring a professional stone pizza oven.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Log Home, Southern Georgian Bay - Explore Blue Mountain to Tobermory

Highland House sits beautifully above the shores of Georgian Bay on 7 private acres of forest and manicured grounds. The estate property’s 500 ft. driveway leads to exquisitely appointed gardens and hardscape that surround the 3500 sq. ft. custom built modern log home.

With five bedrooms, a living room with a gas fireplace, an inviting kitchen and dining area, a media room and spa, Highland House offers couples and families a superior year-round retreat to rejuvenate and explore.

The two-level deck and new 9 person, salt water Arctic Spa hot tub overlook the property’s fire pit and are complimented by a Canadian Western Cedar indoor sauna provide a spa-like atmosphere to unwind and reconnect.

A chef’s inspired outdoor kitchen and a professional gas fueled stone pizza oven along with produce and herbs from the vegetable garden will ensure memorable evenings spent with family and friends around the deck’s harvest table followed by board games and movie nights on the 82 inch TV screen in the lower level’s media room.

Highland House provides easy access to all of southern Georgian Bay’s amenities and attractions. Hiking on the Bruce Trail, golfing, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing along with ski and snowmobile trails are at your doorstep and are surrounded by Grey County’s 8 picturesque waterfalls.

Pack a picnic and visit the area’s secluded or more popular beaches or take a drive into Collingwood or up the Bruce Peninsula to Tobermory. With a boat launch 5 minutes away, explore Georgian Bay by water or paddle on local rivers through the countryside. Wineries, cideries, breweries, arts, culture, music and culinary events, festivals and fall fairs can all be found throughout the area’s historic towns and villages. Fine dining and take away restaurants along with local shopping are all nearby.

For a long weekend, a week or monthly rental, Highland House offers a memorable experience that will heighten all of your senses.

Highland House is cleaned to the highest quality standards and the hot tub and sauna are professionally treated between guests. Gardening and home maintenance take place weekly.

Linens have been purchased through William Sonoma and Pottery Barn and furniture and beds are new.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Highland House Retreat

About the area

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Annan, ON

What's nearby

  • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre - 23 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus - 25 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Harrison Park - 27 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Story Book Park - 33 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Cobble Beach Golf Links - 38 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 171 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cobble Beach Restaurant - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Bunkie - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Sweetwater Restaurant & Bar - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪The Fords Beer Fridge - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Log Home, Southern Georgian Bay - Explore Blue Mountain to Tobermory pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Luxury Log Home, Southern Georgian Bay - Explore Blue Mountain to Tobermory?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Log Home, Southern Georgian Bay - Explore Blue Mountain to Tobermory?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Log Home, Southern Georgian Bay - Explore Blue Mountain to Tobermory located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Hibou Conservation Area and Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Luxury Log Home, Southern Georgian Bay - Explore Blue Mountain to Tobermory Reviews

10

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10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nobera C.

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

Friends group

We absolutely loved our stay. The place was clean, very well kept, had more than enough linens, towels, kitchenware etc. We also enjoyed the hot tub very much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ward A.

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

Weekend vacation

Great time. Very clean property and owners were very welcoming. You can tell the property is taken well care of. We all agreed we’d come back another time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Amazing

Beautiful and cozy home. Very clean and inviting. We had a wonderful time and we’ll definitely be booking again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

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

Perfect Winter Get Away

Another amazing stay at an amazing property.David is super responsive and a great host.Stay was with 8 people and there was more than enough room for all.Overall quality of everything from bedding to hot tub is amazing.This is our second stay and hope to be back again
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yury K.

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

Great experience

We really enjoyed our stay at the Highland House. David has been very proactive in communication and the property was very well taken care of. Highly recommend for family retreats.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Relax and unwind

The cottage is very cozy and yet very spacious. The bedrooms are large and have very comfortable beds and bedding. The patio has a large bbq, pizza oven and hot tub. The sauna in the basement heats up in 20 minutes and is easy to operate. Walking trails are plentiful and nearby. If you are looking to relax, rent this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian E. E., Mississauga ont

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

fantastic

absolutely beautiful grounds and cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

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

Perfect

Of course! Here’s a polished VRBO review you can post:---We had an absolutely amazing stay at the Highland House in Meaford! Our group of six had plenty of space and every amenity we could possibly need — the hosts have truly thought of everything. The property itself is beautiful, spotless, and incredibly comfortable. The welcome basket was such a thoughtful touch and made us feel immediately at home. Our host was extremely responsive, kind, and made sure our stay was perfect from start to finish. If I could give 15/10 stars, I absolutely would. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirn G.

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

Second Time!

We love staying at this property it's always a lovely, welcoming home, with everything we need. We hope to continue to vacation here every summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirn G.

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

Third time, still incredible

This was our third trip to David's property and it was as amazing as our previous trips. Already can't wait to come back again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

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

Amazing Stay

Had a fantastic stay at a beautiful house Everything was wonderful, hot tub, sauna, kitchen, bbq…. Can’t wait to come back, would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Amazing girls getaway

We just stayed for a 3 night weekend getaway to celebrate our friends 50th birthday. It was an amazing location. The home and grounds were so beautiful. The home had everything we needed for a relaxing time; catching up with and celebrating our friendship! From the hot tub, to the sauna, pizza in the outdoor pizza oven, games and reading by the fire, we could not have asked for a better place. Annette met us onsite, was very welcoming and gave a tour of the property. The owner David, was easy to communicate with and very quick to respond. Home was very clean and lots of towels were provided. Beds were comfy! We can not wait to return again and making it a yearly destination.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

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

Beautiful Property

This property is well thought out with incredible spaces to hang and relax inside and outside. Communication with the owner was thoughtful and helpful. I would stay at this property again without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Family Holiday 2024

Highland House is an amazing place to relax and recharge! Annette was amazing at check in and David was amazing to communicate with! The home is very comfortable and peaceful. What a wonderful place to spend time, plenty of space for the whole family! Thank you David and Pauline for sharing your special place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

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

Beautiful location and house

we had a great time. Everything was as described and check-in was smooth. They have all the information needed for your stay and packing up available in the cottage. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian E. E., Mississauga ont

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

2nd year even better with new pizza oven

Fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Repeat Visit!

We loved our second visit to Highland House as much as the first. A wonderfully quiet spot to cocoon and enjoy some quality family time. Lots of outdoor spaces to gather or just find a quiet spot. We also enjoyed zucchini and cucumbers from the garden!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Girls Weekend 4th year

This is the 4th year we have stayed at Highland House with 6 friends. This house is the perfect location with every amenity imaginable. We return every year to the same wonderful experience. Our hosts are amazing and Annette , who greets us is always a pleasure. Exactly as expected from the description and as all reviews have indicated. We couldn't imagine staying anywhere else. Thank you for sharing this spectacular home with us. Andrea
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette M.

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

Amazing time with family.

Thank you David and Pauline, we had a wonderful time on our family vacation. We created some new memories. My family is already talking about things they would like to do the next time we are there.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy and Dinah C.

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

R & R

We had a wonderful time at this property. We all enjoyed the hot tub and sauna. We loved gathering around the fire pit in the evenings. David and Pauline are wonderful hosts. The love and work they put into maintaining their property is evident. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

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

Amazing stay

The property and cottage are breathtaking. Check in process was great. The cottage had so many nice amenities. Everything was really clean. David and his team put alot of effort into making it an experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva F.

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

Tranquility

I am so glad I booked the Highland House for my family getaway. David was always reachable from beginning to end and made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay as pleasurable as possible. The log cabin is very inviting and comfortable not to mention super clean. The grounds at the Highland House are breathtaking and serene. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Great experience!

Beautiful, clean and fully equipped property. My family and I felt very comfortable here. Zero complaints. I would highly recommend this location to anyone. Thank you David and Pauline!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anya L.

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

Above and beyond

We rented the cottage for part of March break family reunion (7 people). The house is beautiful and well equipped with everything you may need, and more. The owners went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and were very generous. We enjoyed our stay and hope to be back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P.

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

Weekend Getaway

My sister and our partners found the Highland House and it was the perfect location and retreat for a weekend away. The house is cozy and has everything you need. We took advantage of the sauna and hot tub. We were greeted by the property manager and she showed us around the house and was great with our dogs. A very thoughtful welcome basket was waiting for us full of local eats and beverages. This house has everything you need to have the best time away!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024