I planned a one-week writing retreat at this B&B, and it was a wonderful experience. The…read moreaccommodation is lovely, and the hosts are extremely friendly and hospitable. The three bedrooms share a generous and comfortably furnished common area with TV and VCR. The kitchen is more than ample for simple meals, with a full-sized fridge/freezer, plus microwave, 2-burner hot plate and slow cooker. There are 2 small grocery stores in Eugenia, both an easy walk away, as well as a restaurant and a diner (open weekends). Each room has its own private entrance to the guests' patio. The bedroom was very comfortable; I was in the north room with large windows on 2 sides and a lovely king-sized bed. The shared bathroom was small but well-designed. The house is just steps from the conservation area and the falls, which plunge into a forested gorge. I cleared my head with walks on the Bruce Trail, and up to Lake Eugenia. I understand there's plenty to do in the area, though that's not why I was there! It was a perfect week -- highly recommended.

I think this was one of the most comfortable non-hotel experience I've ever had. Not exactly a…read morecottage and far from a camping experience, the cabins here are built for a short or a long term stay in the heart of Port Elgin. Its steps away from the main beach (about 15 min walk) and a short drive from the town. Its relaxing here. Not sure what to expect, when we got here its in the middle of a residential area. Basically a big house (the owners) and small cabins surrounding the rest of the lot (4). I thought it was weird, but noticed some other neighhbours had this setup as well. Turns out the whole area was cabins and small cottages, with a lot more trees, but recently had been torn down to make way for large homes. The cabin was small but really cozy. You don't need more than this. 2 bedrooms, kitchenette with sink, microwave, hot stove, big fridge, coffee maker (but bring your own coffee and filters) and lots of dishes and utensils. There a flush toilet (key!), sofa, small eat-in area, your own bbq and 2 muskoka chairs on the porch. In the morning, we ate brekkie and watched the owners 2 kids play around in the sandbox and swings. In the evening, we made our bbq and ate it outside while I held a fly swatter at intruders. In the evening, the owners started a bonfire and we shared beers and good conversation. The bedrooms are comfy with ample blankets provided, also a heater for colder nights. There's also two showers (bonus!) On the right side of the main house. Most importantly the cabin and facilities was CLEAN. As princessy as I am, the place exceeded my expectations for these kinds of things. And rightly so, the owner Krissy prides herself in this and maintains each cabin as If it were her own. If she wouldn't stay there, neither will you. At $90 a night, it was easy to book at their email braemarcabins@gmail.com

Beautiful rental cottage on quiet Farlain lake near Penetanguishene/Midland, ON…read more Great family vacation spot, with private beach and all amenities.

If I could give this place ten stars I would…read more This spa exists inside the rustic and quaint setting of the Stevenson Bnb and it couldn't be cuter. The owner did my services if massage, facial and mani pedi. She was so kind professional and clearly loved the work. She used an organic product line from Hungary that was just divine and smelled amazing. It was like four hours of heaven. The prices are so amazing. I will definitely be back!! Such a great spot for some RnR for a busy gal from the city. Thank you Harvest Spa!!

From the owner: The Stevenson Farms Historical Bed & Breakfast is a perfect backdrop for your next event or a cozy…read morenight away. Our charming country location and heritage property offer all the amenities you need for a relaxing getaway, including a luxurious spa. Looking for an elegant and classy event venue? We can seat up to 65 people for your next special event, party or wedding. We offer packages for couples and girls' weekends. For details on special offers at our property or spa, visit our website.

_____________________________________________________________________________…read more The Guest House has some of the rudest staff people, especially the owners (the Misses and not the Mister) I have ever had the misfortunes to be around. Not only do they make it apparent they are conniving backstabbers, they also took the food and books I bought and brought to their lunch tables and threw my items all over the floor including my jacket which ended up being all dirty (and the staff all refuse to pay for my dry cleaning bill). The Staff thinks they are so f'en great at the Guest House they do not have to give good customer service since they are above their customers and their self-perceived class. They lack any small-town customer service charms yet the layout of the shop is nice and you will have a nicer time with their plants and their magical abilities to take away pollution and fill our Canadian air with healthy oxygen. I went there on a trenchant stormy day, it was the only port in the storm and they treated me like a Criminal and will not pay for my dry cleaning bill. Have a nice day, an Upset Customer ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

Clean facility, Good security, Quiet neighborhood, Historical house (circa 1880) with outside…read morecharacter that does not follow through to newer (mixed) decor in room itself. Nice alternative to hotel ---and adding in the parking fee, is essentially a similar price to a mid-level hotel. Smaller room than hotel, but that should be expected given the edifice. Overall: recommended.

When planning my Toronto vacation (for September 1-5, 2017) the toughest decision I had to make was…read morein deciding where I was going to stay. I wanted to be in or near downtown but the hotels in the heart of the city were so expensive around Labor Day. After searching a few other travel pages, I went to the trivago.com site and was fortunate to find out about Victoria's Mansion. The first thing I noticed was the affordable price, then the location and finally the positive reviews. I'd never stayed in a vacation guest house but in this case affordability outweighed fear of the unknown. The trivago site switched me over to hotels.com and from there I made reservations. I'm an early planner, so it was in March when I booked a basic single room for my September vacation. I paid about half the cost right away and didn't have to pay the rest until I checked in. The total price was only $277.98 in US dollars! After making the reservation, I got an email from Victoria's Mansion thanking me and telling me other things I needed to know (like check in times are between 3-7pm, they don't have elevators and if you're driving you need to make parking arrangements ahead of time). Their courtesy made me feel even better about my decision. Victoria's Mansion is in a very convenient location. After I got off the subway at Wellesley Station, all I had to do was turn left and walk about half a block until I got to Church Street. Then I made left down Church St., walked maybe two blocks until I got to Gloucester St., made another left and it was right there. One thing I immediately discovered while walking there is that the neighborhood is in a predominately gay/transgender area. Rainbow flags are hanging outside most of the nearby stores and I saw gay couples & a few TG/TV while on my way to the house. Also there is a gay nightclub and another club that has nightly drag queen shows close by on Church St. This wasn't an issue for me because I respect people's sexual orientations. Besides, the neighborhood is safe and clean. There is a local grocery, pizzerias, a Baskin Robbins & other fast food restaurants like Hero Burger. It was a little after 1pm when I arrived and the front door was locked. After I called on my phone, someone came, let me in and I completed my check in even though I was early. I was given a passcode to dial when entering the front door and manual keys (not a card key) to room 5. I had to walk down some steps and my room was on the same floor as their laundry room. The house looks & smells older in person but it's well managed. It's not really a mansion but a large house with lots of rooms. My room was very small, with a low ceiling that had a light I kept hitting my head on even though I'm only 6ft tall. With the exception of some dust on the phone (which looked like it hadn't been used in a long time) my room was clean. It has a television, a little refrigerator, a microwave, a cabinet with dishes inside, and a tiny restroom. The bed was about the size of a twin bed but was very comfortable. My room was small enough to where I once had to leave the room so housekeeping would have enough space to clean it. But since I was traveling alone the size of the room wasn't that big of a deal to me. Not all rooms are the same size as mine but I chose the cheapest one available. Here are a few other things you should know: 1) There is only one iron & ironing board and everyone staying there shares it. They keep it in the laundry room. 2) One of the rules there is that you cannot bring people who aren't staying there inside. So if you meet someone you're attracted to, you're going to have to take that person someplace else for a "nightcap." 3) There is no check out process. When you leave, all you do is just drop your keys in a slot by the front desk. 4) There is a dark, grungy 24 hr internet cafe on Yonge St. about a 10 minute walk away. I went there to print my airline boarding pass for the flight home. You'll see the weirdest people in Toronto at that internet cafe though. 5) I left early in the morning before the subway was running. I paid a whopping $65 (Canadian dollars) for a taxi from Victoria's Mansion to Pearson Airport! 6) Just about everything (CN Tower, the Toronto Island Ferry, Rogers Centre, Royal Ontario Museum) is easy to get to via public transit. Dundas Square (Toronto's answer to Times Square) and the Brass Rail strip club (read my yelp review on this club) are within walking distance. 7) I only saw one housekeeper while I was there, so the time your room is cleaned varies. I really enjoyed my stay at Victoria's Mansion. The little room grew on me and even though there were other guests staying there it was quiet and I never really saw them. It was like crashing at a relative's home where they let you come and go as you please, so long as you obey the house rules. It suited my needs perfectly and I would definitely stay there again.

Craigleith Manor is modern, tranquil and inviting. Guy makes a fantastic breakfast and great dining…read morerecommendations. Bedding and bathroom amenities are first rate by any standard. This is the perfect place to unwind after enjoying what Collingwood has to offer year round. It's close to the Scandinave Spa as well as Blue Mountain Village and Downtown Collingwood. My hubby and I look forward to returning again and again.

I've stayed at Craigleith Manor a few times now, and can't say enough about it. This lovely home is…read morelike a serene boutique hotel. The house and grounds are beautifully kept, and everything is sparkling clean. Guy is an impeccable host, who is a wizard in the kitchen. The breakfasts are incredible! I highly recommend this B and B as your home away from home. I can't wait to go back!

Absolutely stunning property complete with a beautiful pond. The house is very clean and the room…read morewas cozy! We especially enjoyed using the billiards table in the basement which is a quintessential "mancave". The breakfast was unbelievably delicious...I cant stress enough how amazing the food is. The pancakes were fluffy, eggs Benedict was perfect, and the French toast melted like butter. The variety of jams and fresh warm pastry were wonderful touches. The owners are very nice and make staying there a comfortable experience. Definitely recommend and definitely want to go back.

Our host, Julia, was as charming as can be and made us feel very welcomed and comfortable…read more We stayed for several nights over the July 2024 long weekend and again in early October and thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful breakfasts, the immaculate rooms. This inn seems to attract very friendly, gentle folks so we have often lingered over breakfast to chat with other guests. We highly recommend and we certainly will return again in 2025, unquestionably.

Found myself staying here quite last minute due to road closures and horrific weather conditions in…read morethe area. Overall, the stay here made a good time out of a bad situation! The hosts were lovely, they made every effort to ensure the comfort of the guests and were incredibly welcoming and friendly. The house itself is beautiful, perfectly located (in times of better weather), and the rooms are very very comfortable. The breakfasts are delicious too! Wouldn't change anything about the stay other than the circumstances they happened under! 10/10

What a lovely place to stay!…read more My family of five (all adults) stayed at their Crow's Nest rooms on a summer weekend. Our hosts Miriam and John were lovely and gracious, and the space was perfect for our needs. I had a hard time looking up places to stay in the area as I was in Michigan and it just seemed there was very little useful or well-organized information about housing or rentals online. I'm so glad I found this place! They were always prompt with answering emails and accommodating concerns and turned out to be an ideal place to stay. The home is very nice and well maintained. Very large! There must be 7 rooms I think, although not all for guests. It apparently used to be a county doctor's home in the past. There is a large common area on the main floor with a fireplace, but we didn't use it as our rooms had a great living area enclosed. The Crow's Nest room area at the top of the BnB is great for families or small groups as it has two adjoining rooms and a large living area and a tv and small balcony and well-equipped kitchen, and is great to just "hang out" and play games, catch up etc. The grounds here are beautiful! We played frisbee in the yard, lay in the hammock, chatted on the lovely deck. The lawn is very well maintained! There is a firepit, veggie patch. I haven't even had the breakfast yet (that's tomorrow morning) but the hosts were very accommodating with our requests for a diabetic meal for my mom. There is a restaurant down the street (Sulky Sam's) which came recommended from the hosts, which we enjoyed as well :) Nearby there are all the great things the Bruce trail and recreation area have to offer. Port Elgin is great for relaxed cookouts with the family, Sauble beach is right there, and then a scenic drive from Wiarton to Tobermory is not to be missed (Flower Pot Island, Chantry Island, etc). STAY HERE! We've stayed at BnB's in Mackinaw, Michigan and in Stratford, Ontario among other places - this is our favorite so far!

What great place! In July I spent three nights in the School…read moreHouse Room. My hosts Miriam and John are gracious, accommodating and very helpfulI. I do not drive but that was not a problem. Miriam put me in contact with Sandra Howe from sole and spirit. Miriam was prompt in answering emails and worked with Sandra and I to make this an unforgettable experience for me. The home has a Victorian look and is well maintained. My room was on the main floor at the front. Its room was large with a comfortable bed, an ensuite and furnishing to match the time era. The grounds are well kept with gardens,a fire pit and a place to just relax. I enjoyed the hammock, the covered glider and chairs on the spacious deck out back. Miriam's breakfast was excellent what a cook. I'd recommend the restaurant down the street (Sulky Sam's) or the BBQ chicken dinner at the Legion. (a short walk away) A not to be missed spot is nearby Paisley. Sandra who provided my transportation to and from the bus station, shared the history of the area on the drive. I did a bike tour that was personalized to my needs and seen the Mills. The next day Miriam showed me the route to bike to Arron Lake, a scenic ride and relaxing spot. An excellent trip,all very affordable,no car or bicycle needed. Back to city life now.