Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat! in Perth South

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, stereo

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41350 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor Space

Explore the area

St.Marys, ON

Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
‪19 min drive‬
Fanshawe College
‪38 min drive‬
University of Western Ontario
‪41 min drive‬
London, ON (YXU-London Intl.)

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About the neighborhood

Perth South

Located in Granton, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of St. Mary's Farmers' Market and St. Marys Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

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What's nearby

St. Mary's Farmers' Market - 18 min drive - 7.7 miles
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum - 19 min drive - 7.7 miles
Fanshawe College - 38 min drive - 22.5 miles
University of Western Ontario - 41 min drive - 23.8 miles
Festival Theatre - 43 min drive - 23.3 miles

Getting around

St. Marys Station - 12 min drive
London, ON (YXU-London Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
‪Sunset Diner - ‬10 min drive
‪Hearn's Ice Cream - ‬12 min drive
‪Parkview Creamery Bar & Grill - ‬12 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.

Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat!

Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat!

Breathe the fresh country air…feel the crisp pond waters…hold hands while wandering the paths…and gaze at the wonderment of the stars through the pine trees.

The short journey from St.Marys, Ontario’s stone town, will take you to your own oasis, away from everything. Whispering Pines Retreat is just 10 minutes from St.Marys, 20-30 minutes from London and 2 hours from Toronto.

You may come in need of a connection to nature or just a break from everyday life. You will go home a different person, enriched from the experience of living among trees, away from the city.

Whispering Pines Retreat is an off-grid establishment built on a 27 acre wooded lot. Your biggest adjustment will be getting used to no noise. You will not hear cars driving by or the honking of car horns. Rather, you will be sung poetry by birds, hear the breeze whistling among the trees and be fully embraced by nature.

You enter Whispering Pines Retreat by driving down a quaint lane surrounded by towering pine and black walnut trees. As you amble around the pond, you will come to your home away from home. The 1,350+ square foot second floor welcomes you with many of the comforts of home including two queen size beds, dining table, automatic coffee maker, comfy sofas, pool table, ping pong table and so much more. The open concept makes it easy to view nature even while you are inside – from trees to a sprawling organic farm field, to the many birds that make Whispering Pines Retreat their home.

Become reenergized and inspired with a stay at Whispering Pines Retreat. It will remain a part of you for life!

Your comfort is our chief concern. Ample space and no shortage of amenities await your stay. Whispering Pines is more than a cottage, it's your retreat!

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Gail Kenworthy-Forman

Languages

English, French

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

$154 nightly

Jun 5 - Jun 6

Total includes taxes and fees

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Microwave

$162 nightly

Jun 8 - Jun 9

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

Outdoor pool

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundromat nearby

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar in shower
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Billiards/pool table
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Table tennis
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
Fire extinguisher

General

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Garden
Recycling
Solar energy
Unit size: 1,350 square feet
Water-efficient showers
Wind energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses wind and solar energy

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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: 21

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.
This property uses wind and solar energy.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Awaken Natures Beauty Whispering Pines Retreat House St.Marys

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Awaken Natures Beauty Whispering Pines Retreat House St.Marys

Awaken Natures Beauty Whispering Pines Retreat House

Awaken Natures Beauty Whispering Pines Retreat St.Marys

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Awaken to Natures Beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat! St.Marys

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Awaken to Natures Beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat! St.Marys

Awaken to Natures Beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat!

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Granton, close to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Mary's Farmers' Market, and St. Marys Museum.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat! good for couples?

This historic vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a fireplace, fireplaces in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is London, ON (YXU-London Intl.), which is 20.3 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat!?

Yes, every accommodation at Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat! comes with a balcony.

Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat! Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Oct 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall getaway

We enjoyed a beautiful fall weekend at whispering pines, enjoyed walking the trail and relaxing with a good book by the pond.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

Sep 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Rural Retreat

Beautiful property-a hidden gem 10 mins fr St.Marys. Decor is pleasing, comfy & reflects quality choices. Lovely swim pond with deck & gorgeous landscaping. Fully equipped fire-pit. Well-outfitted kitchen. Cozy beds & luxury linens. Every detail is thoughtfully curated for a peaceful & relaxing stay. We will definitely return!!😁

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

Aug 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

The rental was spotless, furnished thoughtfully, and extremely well equipped. We could tell that the owners really took time to make sure this was a great experience. The location was peaceful and the grounds absolutely incredible! A one of a kind experience!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Aug 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Getaway

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Whispering Pines! This is our third year coming here and we will continue to come back! Each year, we have such a wonderful time, and there is so much to do on the property! There is an amazing trail on the property for those who love to walk trails, a pond to swim in, and an area to have a campfire! When entering the property, the amount of trees is unbelievable and breathtaking. The retreat is clean and spacious and has a wonderful view of the trees! It is such a peaceful and relaxing place to be. Gail and Andy are great to communicate with and are always available if you have any questions! Overall, we had a wonderful stay this year and can't wait to come back next summer!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID M.

Jun 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful Whispering Pines

This is a wonderfully quiet and relaxing space to stay which is huge inside, air-conditioned, well equipped and a joy to holiday in. There is plenty of hot water for the excellent shower within the bathroom. We liked the open plan space which is a total change for us from separate rooms. The surrounding roads are very quiet and easy to drive if you are from overseas and normally drive on the other side of the road. This is not a party location, but a quiet place, surrounded by trees to be enjoyed for the solitude. There is a short walk to a deep pool for swimming or just relaxing on the decking to the side. Whilst located out in the countryside, good shops for food and mementoes are to be found 10-15 minutes away in St.Marys, the locally made chocolate is superb, and the riverside walk an excellent easy stroll. A visit to Niagara Falls is a must and has an excellent visitors centre. A holiday location which sets the benchmark!

Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krysta L.

Apr 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!

Whispering Pines Retreat is the perfect place for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. The retreat is clean, spacious, welcoming and quiet, The views of the pine woods are lovely. The kitchen and bathroom are thoughtfully and generously stocked. The property is beautiful, and we enjoyed walking the path and discovering hidden picnic spots. Gail and Andy have created a wonderful retreat.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Feb 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cozy Winter Get Away

What a great stay! Beautiful property with some wooded area to explore! Very cozy with lots of entertainment options inside. Overall great experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy W., Ilderton Canada

Dec 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Always enjoy our time at Whispering Pines

We return every Christmas to have some down time and enjoy the lovely setting of this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle J.

Nov 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

Gail and Andy were amazing hosts. My fiancé and I wanted a weekend getaway and Whispering Pines Retreat was the perfect place for it! I have a feeling we will definitely be back in the future!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Oct 17, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving get-away

We wanted to get away from the city for a few days and Whispering Pines was great! We were grateful that the drive was less demanding than a "cottage country" trip and having a big quiet living space - complete with a pool table - was excellent! The property is lovely and we went for walks, runs and even a few chilly dips! In general, Whispering Pines is clean, quiet and thoughtful! Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Traveled with partner

Sep 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Whispering pines was a perfect weekend getaway! Gail has truly thought of every small detail to make sure you have every amenity to make your stay comfortable and fun!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Aug 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The Most Peaceful and Relaxing Vacation

Whispering Pines is a wonderful relaxing peaceful place to stay! The property is clean and reflects the listing pictures. It was so fun to swim in the pond and walk the trails on the property. I would absolutely recommend this property to everyone I know! I look forward to coming back next summer!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris b.

Jul 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

Beautiful place with pride in ownership making a comfortable private place to stay Thanks for the hospitality!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill I.

Jul 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Whispering Pines Retreat is a Hidden Gem!

Whispering Pintes Retreat is our first experience with VRBO and would could not have asked for a better choice of location. Believe the pictures; the home looks exactly as shown and described! The loft was clean and well decorated. Part of the appeal why we booked was that they had many little extras that other places don't offer (linens, shampoo, paper towels!!!). Though it may not sound like much, it matters! Just a 10 minute drive brings you into a quaint town that has anything you may have forgotten. The property is gorgeous and very well maintained. Most of our day time was spent by the private pond enjoying the quietness and nature. Swimming was fun as well as just sitting on the dock watching the sunrise, playing cards under the umbrella, or soaking in the rays serenaded by the frogs. Our hosts live very close by but we saw them only at check in (we got there early) and once more for a quick "howdy do!" while passing by. If we had any questions they were very quick to help within minutes via text. Seriously, if you have clicked on this property, book it! We plan on returning!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Jul 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Whispering Pines

Beautiful property and extremely clean. Definitely recommend to anyone considering!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Jul 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite Delight

The owners spared no expense in creating a wonderful place to relax! We loved it and look forward to spending time there in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Jul 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Very restful. The pond is lovely at every time of day. So much care in the details -- well-supplied kitchen and (bonus!) a pool table, ping pong table and a great BBQ. Great family holiday!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances G.

Jun 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Escape!

This was such a beautiful location! Quiet and serene yet close to the small town of St Mary’s. The grounds were pristine, Inside the loft was very clean and spacious and there was lots of fun, relaxing things to do. Would absolutely recommend this rental to anyone! Such a great spot!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

Jun 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place to stay

Amazing area , beautiful grounds, cottage is every equipped with everything you need .

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

May 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene Country Retreat

An absolutely beautiful property with lots of privacy. We felt as though we were in an immaculately groomed park with the winding lane, walking trails and pond. The accomodations were very clean, modern and very well equiped. It was the perfect set-up for our high school friends reunion. I would highly recomend this property to all of my friends and family. It is most definately a diamond in rough.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Apr 8, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Whispering Pines

We had an awesome time at this retreat. We definitely enjoyed the time with our kids. Very accommodating and great host. Will definitely visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin F.

Apr 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful quiet place - perfect retreat for relaxing and catching up with friends

Enjoyed our walk on a beautiful sunny day along the trail located on the property. Check out the interesting unique trinkets along the trail. Wonderful hosts who were always available for any questions we had. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicol F.

Feb 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Whispering Pines

A beautiful and peaceful stay at a gorgeous and clean rental. We loved playing games of pool and walking the trail, we cannot wait to return for another weekend getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect quiet getaway

This property is pristine and spotless! Avery spacious unit with stylish decor. Very peaceful, set well off the road in a pine woodlot with walking trails. We enjoyed our hike which was guided by Bentley, Gail and Andy's dog. We would highly recommend this unit for anyone looking for a peaceful get away in the country. The hosts are more than accommodating and made us feel welcome.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022