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The Rich-Haven Waterfront Country House

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Spring Front View
Spring Bay View
Enclosed Front Porch
Living Room Fireplace Area
Kitchen and Dining Area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wiarton, ON
  • Bluewater Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Rural Rootz Nature Reserve
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bruce's Caves Conservation Area
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Owen Sound, ON (YOS-Billy Bishop Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1 - Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Main Floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 -Main Floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4 -Loft

1 Double Bed

Loft Open Sleeping Area

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Rich-Haven Waterfront Country House

Located on the waterfront at Colpoys Bay in Bruce Peninsula's UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, the Rich-Haven is in an ideal location to Explore the Bruce in any season.

The property is perched on the Niagara Escarpment beside the famous hike & ski Bruce Trail with majestic bay and snowy winter views.

The house is refined with tasteful architecture and artistic decor with many amenities including a fireplace, bbq, music and e-game areas.

Fall colour fun include walks, hikes, cycling, fishing, golf, mountain biking, birding, local vineyard tours and more.

Winter fun includes skiing, snowshoeing, skating, tobogganing, horse drawn sleighing or just staying warm and cozy inside by the fireplace enjoying the winter views.

Ask about early check-in and late check-out, which gives you a full extra day to enjoy the property at no additional charge! (subject to availability)

Enjoy!


Note -
Maximum Guests Allowed: 6 people maximum with an allowance for 3 additional children (By-law 104-2021)
Minimum Guests: 4 (July- August)
Minimum Stay: 2 days (Sept-June); 3 days (Sept-June Holidays and Long Weekends); 3 days (July- August)

The space:
Waterfront Property
Dining Area Seats 8
3 Bedrooms on Main Floor (1 Loft Bedroom + Loft Open Area that can sleep 5)
No Smoking Inside
No Parties/Events
Children Welcome
Professionally Cleaned
Essentials (Towels, Bed Sheets, Soap, And Toilet Paper)
Linens are Provided
Washing Machine and Dryer
Gas Stove/Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator; Coffee Maker; Toaster;
Dishwasher
Dishes & Utensils; Pantry Items
Tap Water Fed from an Escarpment Natural Spring
2 Bathrooms with Jetted Bath Tub in Main Bathroom
Please do not flush hygienic products other than toilet paper in the toilets.

All Season:
(Winterized and Heated by Electricity and Elegant Napoleon Enclosed Fireplace )
Winter Snow Removal is Included
Fireplace Wood is Provided
Ample Parking
Internet-Wifi
Two Big Screen HDMI Smart TVs with access to most subscription channel logins using your credentials; Plug in your own Games Console
Music/Videos Disc Players
Music Rooms with Baldwin Grand Piano, Harpsichord and Hopferweiser Church Organ
Outdoor Grill and Firepit with Picinic Table and Chairs
Shoreline Deck
Stunning Views of Colpoy s Bay and the Niagara Escarpment
Nearby Wiarton Public Boat Launch

Guest access

Entire House Access Except Designated Storage Areas

Interaction with guests

Our groundskeeper is just a call away to come and assist you in any way

Other things to note

Ask us about the many activities available nearby so we can help you plan your getaway!

Winter Leisure Activities Nearby:
Shoreline Walks and Drives
Northern Lights Festival in Owen Sound
Wiarton Willie Winter Festival

Winter Sport Activities Nearby:
X-Country Ski on the Bruce Trail
Snowmobiling the Bruce Peninsula Tour
Ice Skating indoor in the Wiarton Arena, outdoor at Harrison Park in Own Sound
Snowshoeing at the Saw Mill Nordic Centre in Hepsworth
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides at Dual Acres in Shallow Lake

Spring to Fall Leisure Activities Nearby:
Shoreline Walks and Drives
Beach & Swimming
Eco Tourism
Bird Watching
Scenic Drives
Boating
Fall Colour Routes
Shopping

Spring to Fall Sports Activities Nearby:
Kayaking
Boating
Jet/Water Skiing
Fishing
Sailing
Snorkelling
Bruce Trail Hiking
Bird Watching
Road Cycling
ATV Off Road Trails
Horseback Riding
Golf

All Year Local Services Nearby:
Atm/Bank
Sports Equipment Rentals
Boat Touring/Fishing Trips and Rentals
Fitness Centre
General Grocery Store
Local Fresh Fish & Meat Specialty Shops
Hospital
Massage Therapist
Medical Services
Beauty Salon
Wiarton Main Street Shops

Property manager

Matt
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children over 12 considered adults By-law 104-2021
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 863250769-R0001

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wiarton

Located in South Bruce Peninsula, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Northern Dunes Golf Club and Cobble Beach Golf Links 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 Rural Rootz Nature Reserve. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Wiarton, ON

What's nearby

  • Mallory Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Bluewater Park - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Rural Rootz Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bruce's Caves Conservation Area - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Sauble Falls Provincial Park - 25 min drive - 23.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frosty Freeze - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wiarton Inn & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Green Door Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪New Orleans Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rich-Haven Waterfront Country House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rich-Haven Waterfront Country House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rich-Haven Waterfront Country House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Rich-Haven Waterfront Country House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Mallory Beach is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October Get-Away
Beautiful fall colours and water views—cozy and unique home provided us with a truly relaxing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot and Area
Great hikes on various local trails. Great food and ice cream in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway Trip!
Wonderful lodging and the location is absolutely incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
Beautiful place to stay for our honeymoon. The location was perfect and we LOVED the dock. The home was clean and we enjoyed how eclectic every room was. Absolutely beautiful place. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
Great place to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time well spent
It was super relaxing and exactly what Matt had promised
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Great stay and helpful host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place to Come Home To
Really enjoyed our stay in this happy cottage
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sreejith k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place
This is a very good place to stay for families, neat and clean, close to all amenities. Host is a person with excellent hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage
The rich-haven country house was even better than the photos. It’s a lovely home with so much character. Very cozy despite being large enough to fit four bedrooms. It was especially nice to be able to enjoy the fireplace at night as the weather outside was chilly. The home has everything thoughtfully labeled and everything that we needed to have a smooth and easy stay was provided. Matt was an exceptional host with wonderful communication and was always available to assist as needed. We would happily stay here again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Visit
Great property and even better host. Excellent communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Perfect cottage to spend our downtime
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We loved our time at the cottage. Was very relaxing down on the deck especially late afternoons. The kids loved playing around the property and in the lake too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Spot, Wonderful Host
Glad to have spent time here and your host will make it very east to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and location
Spacious property within steps of the lake. Great location and nice amenities. Close to town with restaurant’s and grocer. Also close to Bruce trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Georgian Bay!
Excellent stay, will definitely come here again. Communications were timely and the property is immaculate!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage
Excellent property and host. Lots of space with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Quiet
Great getaway with a very helpful owner. Clean and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space, wonderful location
This is a real cottage with all the quirks and personalized decor elements you can expect from a real summer home. It's very spacious -- there are 4 (!) areas for visiting on the inside alone, plus lovely outside spaces, especially the front yard overlooking the water and the nice little dock across the road. It's very well equipped for cooking and baking, and there are books, music, and games around. We were just four adults but this would be a great place for an extended family or multi-family holiday. We had a lovely stay and would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Evan B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay by the lake
The kids loved playing at the dock just across the road from the cottage. The water was beautiful and clear and shallow enough for wading and exploration but still deep enough to be able to swim (it is rocky but not too bad in bare feet, but saddles/water shoes are a good idea). The cottage has a stunning view of the lake, lots of space with a number of beds, and the bathroom is equipped with a jacuzzi style tub which was lovley (not a hot tub, VRBO had it mistagged). Matt was very responsive and available the whole trip. Overall we had a nice peacefull vacation and the kids had a blast, its a great spot to hangout or make your base for more adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Our stay was spectacular. The view is one that I would be happy waking up to for the rest of my life! The home had an ecclectic mix of decor, but definitely the first time we've stayed somewhere with a grand piano. Relaxing on the dock while the waves lapped against the shore around us was exactly what we needed. The home also made a great base camp for exploring the Bruce peninsula. If you are adventurous and up for it, check out the Malcolm Bluff trail. The views of the bay were absolutely stunning. Matt was very communicative and great as a host. He and his family have an amazing place that we will definitely be a place we will reminisce about.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natallia S., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location!
We are renting this cottage for 3 time. Planning to book again next year. Amazing location – clean blue water at your feet! Lots walking trails in the beautiful Bruce Peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage with beautiful views
We (5 adults) went up for family day weekend. The cottage is unique but feels very spacious and clean. The beds were comfortable. The views are awesome. The cottage is well organized as a rental with lots of tips and notes to make your stay easy. The host, Matt, was very responsive and accommodating. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible view and really cool house
The cottage is pretty spacious and has a few different areas for people to hang out. Great views from the dock. Really cool decor and the piano sounded great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and cottage.
Fantastic spot with the bay literally across the road. Beautiful, clean cottage. Will definitely look at renting again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Matt

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I am a young at heart professional working in the international trade and financing field.

I enjoy my family and friends and remaining physically active by participating in many sports.

I am fluent in English, French and Spanish.

Why they chose this property

Welcome to our beautiful Colpoys Bay Waterfront All-Season Country House.

Colpoys Bay is you gateway to a Bruce Peninsula adventure. Surrounded by Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, with the Niagara Escarpment as its backbone, this UNESCO world biosphere reserve offers you diversity without bounds. Hike the path less travelled; breathe in gorgeous sunsets on sandy beaches; paddle crystal waters, cycle through majestic sceneries, surge through forests on two-wheels or splash in a Great Lake! In winter ski, snowshoe, sleigh ride or snowmobile through winter's wonderland! It will only take you your first day here to realize that this is the explorer's natural playground. Welcome to where we play...

The possibilities are endless! Contact us so we can help you plan your adventure and stay!









Languages:

English, French, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests