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Outdoor spa tub
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Exterior
Pool
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Caledonia, ON
  • Place, Ruthven Park National Historic Site
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Caledonia Bridge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton, ON (YHM-John C. Munro Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Caledonia

This cottage places you within a few miles (5 km) of Ruthven Park National Historic Site and Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre. The cottage includes a kitchen, a dining area, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Ruthven Park National Historic Site - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Caledonia Bridge - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Caledonia Mill - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Ruthven Park National Historic Site - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton GO Centre - 27 min drive
  • John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport (YHM) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Squire - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stacked - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Grand River Retreat

Here's your chance to enjoy a historical country retreat on the Grand River. With over 13 acres of 200 year old riverfront property free to use. Set up a campfire, relax in the pool, hottub, canoe or kayak the river, fish in knee deep water, hunt ducks and geese. Our property is perfect for a recreational country retreat.

Pets are allowed.
No smoking in the house please.
Shoes may not be worn on the second floor or carpets.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Extra fee will apply for pet's

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
An extra charge will apply for additional guests

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: An extra charge will apply for additional guests
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25.
  • Note from host: An extra charge will apply for additional guests
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Haldimand County, close to Ruthven Park National Historic Site, Binbrook Conservation Area, and Ruthven Park National Historic Site. You'll also find Caledonia Bridge and Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Grand River Retreat a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this cottage that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Does Grand River Retreat have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport (YHM), which is 10 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Grand River Retreat?

No, at Grand River Retreat, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Grand River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mary-Lynn M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

The vacation that never happened

Our vacation was abruptly aborted less than 24 hours before arrival. The cottage had been double booked and we were notified that priority would be given to the other guests as they had booked first. I was shocked that this could happen. I had communicated with the host 2 days prior to our arrival date and absolutely no indication was given that there were any issues. We were left to fend for ourselves. VRBO and our host seemed to be arguing over who was to blame leaving us in the dust. Apparently the unit was offered on both VRBO and Air B and B and the calendars were not synced. VRBO would not assist us until after 'what would have been' our check-in time and our host insisted this was a VRBO issue and not his fault. Eventually after several phone calls to VRBO they told us we could try to find something through Expedia, however this was not possible as we were a family of 6 limited to a small area and a strict timeline and nothing was available. Luckily we were able to stay with relatives before our departure back home. Eventually our money was refunded, but not until the host and VRBO were able to resolve who was responsible between them. Our time away with family was ruined.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kattia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place to stay

Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Private Getaway

This was a very lovely location with a warm welcoming house to stay in. Beautiful 100+ year old historical house on the Grand River. House was well stocked with everything you could need for a family vacation. 4 good sized bedrooms with queen beds. Great water pressure, lots of rooms and sitting areas to spread out in, washer and dryer, cute personal touches throughout. You can tell a lot of love and effort went into outfitting this house. My only recommendation for this space would be to make some room in the kitchen cupboards, and clear out the excess food and condiments in the fridge from previous guests. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Penny A.

Grand River Getaway

Vacationing with our teenagers, we enjoyed spending time beside the Grand River -- the fire pit was a hit with our boys! -- and we enjoyed spending time in and round the pool. The property is large and beautiful. I would have appreciated knowing before we arrived that it is an historic house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

Great quick getaway

Great for a quick getaway. Walking to the river is pleasant and there is so much beautiful nature around. Beds are comfortable and house fits a family well. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024