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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Annan, ON
  • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Cobble Beach Golf Links
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Owen Sound, ON (YOS-Billy Bishop Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 manager

David and Pauline
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Meaford

Located in Meaford, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Scenic City Golf Course and Toboggan Hill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Hibou Conservation Area. Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum and Story Book Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Annan, ON

What's nearby

  • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre - 20 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus - 23 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Bruce Trail - 25 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Story Book Park - 28 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Cobble Beach Golf Links - 34 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tilly's Cafe and Bakery - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Inn at Cobble Beach - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Lees Bistro - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Sweetwater Restaurant & Bar - ‬40 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).

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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kathy M.

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

Second Stay at Highland House

Our group of 7 were so happy to to be back at Highland House for another stay! Our host, David was there to welcome us and answer any questions. He gave us some tips on the pizza oven which resulted in amazing, delicious pizza our first night. The log home is beautifully decorated and cozy, all beds are very comfortable and the property, inside and out, was clean and well maintained. What an amazing property to reconnect with great friends over delicious food, good wine and lots of laughter! Thank you David for sharing Highland House with us. antable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

Monika P.

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

Amazing Getaway at Highland House

We spent a week with our family at Highland House. The home exceeded our expectations. The photos accurately depict the home. The house is situated in a secluded setting with beautiful gardens and a spacious lawn ideal for outdoor activities. The deck area includes an outdoor kitchen (with pizza oven), a large outdoor dining table, a sitting area, and a spacious hot tub. We appreciated making arrangements with the homeowner, who was quick to respond to any inquiries. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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

Bill S.

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

Amazing Place and Host

The Highland House is an amazing home and property. It has all that you need and more, with plenty of room. The extra amenities such as the Hot Tub, Outdoor Kitchen and Pizza Oven puts this accommodation over the top. The house and property is well maintained. You can tell the owner (David) is very proud of his property. David is amazing...very responsive, friendly and conversive. Any issues we may have had were addressed immediately with follow-up to ensure we were happy. This was our 4th year staying at the Highland House for our annual Golf Tournament and we plan to be back again next year. Thank you David for being such a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Nanette M.

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

Family trip

We had a wonderful time at the cottage. We made lots of new family memories; including our monopoly tournament 😉. Thanks so much to David, Pauline and Annette for making our stay amazing. We'll be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

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

Family Gathering

From the moment we drove onto the property we felt welcomed! This is a beautiful home, on a peaceful property, that is well cared for, very clean and comfortable. Well equipped with everything needed to ensure a restful stay. We all found a favourite spot…even our dog. We look forward to staying again. E. Hughes
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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

Laurie K.

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

Wonderful Property!

Our family recently returned from a 5 night stay at Highland House. The property is so private and peaceful and very well cared for. One of my favourite spots was the comfy front porch chair with a tea that looked out onto the beautiful and quiet grounds. The house was a perfect size for our extended family of eight. A lovely, cozy log cabin feel. We loved all the amenities the owner has provided - the great pizza oven, outdoor kitchen, sauna, hot tub, fire pit and more! Everything you need is there….even the many boardgames for a rainy afternoon. David is a very responsive host and Annette was so helpful when we arrived. Great location and wonderful property to visit! Looking forward to visiting again! Thanks for sharing your Highland House with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anne C.

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

Idyllic Winter Retreat

Family comprising 3 couples had a wonderful relaxing stay at this beautiful retreat amid the snow and trees with Georgian Bay visible in the distance. Romping in the snow with the dog was unbeatable. Soaking in the spacious hot tub while the snow was all around us was a delight. Well-equipped kitchen made meal preparation a treat. Two large spaces for reading, relaxing, games, and fabulous spa with two-person shower and sauna all lent themselves so well to relaxing. We all enjoyed our stay very much. Communication with David, Pauline and Annette was fabulous - they are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Gentlemens Golf Weekend

After many year's of organizing my group's annual golf weekend, this place is far and away the best place that we have ever stayed at. The weather wasn't great but thank God we had this beautiful house to call home for the weekend. This place is both comfort and luxury all in one! No need to bring anything other than food. Hot tub,sauna,outside pizza oven and huge BBQ. Internet, Large main floor TV and a even bigger downstairs TV make this place outstanding. Large bedrooms and nice bedding make this place top notch! Thanks David for the great communication during the whole process and to Annette for the great check in tutorial! We will definately be back. Brian Gooding Sr. B Baseball Alumni
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by David and Pauline

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Highland House was purchased as a gathering place for generations of family and their friends to connect and to retreat from city living, even for a short time, in order to share experiences that are rooted in nature. Inspired by surroundings reminiscent of the Scottish highlands, Highland House is a touchstone to the owners’ ancestral connections to land and sea.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests