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Barrie North Retreat - Quiet and Friendly

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Barrie North Retreat - Quiet and Friendly

Welcome to your home away from home!

After a day at the beach, park, ski hills, work, golf course or just sightseeing, there's nothing better than to sink into the big comfy couch or bed and unwind.

This sun-filled unit is entirely private, and the master bedroom has access to a large enclosed deck to enjoy the sunshine and each other's company.

Self check in/out is available beginning at 4pm via code or app.

We’re firm believers in upcycling and ecofriendliness - from the hutch doubling as a dresser, to the covered couch that will envelop you to the Brita pitcher and coffee maker, we want our place to have all of the creature comforts of home while being impeccably clean!

Quiet family neighbourhood. Easy car access to Highway 400 and Highway 26.
~25 minute walk to Barrie downtown. ~1 minute walk to bus stop.

It's about 30 min walk/8 min Cab/Uber to Centennial Beach.
Lots of restaurants and shopping along Bayfield St, Mapleview, and the Tanger Outlet mall.

Nearby sites to visit (access by car):
Winter fun:
*15 minutes to Snow Valley Ski Resort.
*17 minutes to Horseshoe Resort.
*22 minutes to Mount St. Louis Moonstone.
*1 hour to Blue Mountain Resort.

Family fun:
*8 minutes to Centennial Beach
*16 minutes to Tanger Outlet Mall.
*38 minutes to Wasaga Beach.
*44 minutes to Canada's Wonderland.

Public Golf Courses
*9 minutes to Landings Of Willow Creek Golf Course.
*12 minutes to Cedar Link Golf Centre.
*14 minutes to Innisbrook Golf Course.
*18 minutes to Cedar Valley Golf Course.
We're also just five minutes from the Barrie Country Club.

House amenities include:
32” Roku TV in each bedroom: 2 queens and a double bed comfortably sleeps up to 6.
Central air conditioning, and floor fans in the living room and each bedroom.
Room darkening shades & luggage rack in each bedroom.
40” TV with Netflix/Roku in Living Room. Crave & HBO included.
Washer & Dryer & detergent/dryer sheets
High Speed WiFi
Soft Linens & Fresh Towels
Toiletries - Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash
Free onsite & street parking
Clothes Iron & table top board
Coffee station includes complimentary coffee, various teas, hot chocolate, sugar and coffeemate.
Microwave, kettle, toaster, blender, pots & pans and cutlery/utensils/plates for up to 6.
Highchair, Play and Go crib, outlet safety covers, and infant/children's dinnerware and utensils available upon request - please let me know when booking.
MacMorrison Park is over 6.5 acres and includes a jungle gym, horseshoes and a baseball diamond just at the end of the street (<1 min walk).

Guest access
There is a bus stop at the end of the street and Uber/Lyft are available. You can also walk to downtown - it's about ~25 minutes.

There is free parking along Bayfield at the malls and shop/restaurant lots (~3 min drive).

Parking downtown and at the beach is charged either via meter or kiosk - check the signage, there are resident restricted lots as well!

Other things to note:
As there may be tenants in the lower unit, no parties of any kind and no guests not on reservation will be tolerated. There is a $500 deep cleaning fee for smoking in the unit. There is a $100 fee/day for each guest not included in the booking. For pets, there is a $150 additional cleaning fee per stay.

There are cameras along the perimeter of the property.

Property manager

Tash

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling 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 climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,194 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: All pets must be leashed while on the property.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Barrie Retreat Quiet Friendly
Barrie North Retreat - Quiet and Friendly Barrie
Barrie North Retreat - Quiet and Friendly Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Barrie, ON

What's nearby

  • Bayfield Mall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Georgian College - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Barrie Centennial Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Royal Victoria Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Georgian Mall - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Allandale Waterfront Station - 9 min drive
  • Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Centra Food Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Barrie North Retreat - Quiet and Friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Barrie North Retreat - Quiet and Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Barrie North Retreat - Quiet and Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barrie North Retreat - Quiet and Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barrie North Retreat - Quiet and Friendly located?

This family-friendly Barrie holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bayfield Mall, Barrie Farmers Market and Lake Simcoe. Mady Centre for the Performing Arts and Georgian College are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Barrie North Retreat - Quiet and Friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Dwain R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Run down property
Deeply disappointed in the cleanliness, the musty smell and out dated and mismatched furniture. The kitchen is a disaster whereby only one appliance at a time can be used. How exactly is one supposed to boil the kettle or make coffee and toast at the same time? The shower is completely disgusting with old discoloured grout and the garden advertised to be pet friendly isn't even fenced in! In addition, there is a man living in the basement who shares the driveway who you don't find out about until you get there! Aren't VRBOs supposed to be the entire house?
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious bungalow
Property was spacious and clean. The host was very easy to get in touch with. Great location! I would recommend it and rent it again myself
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great launching point for Barrie area winter fun
We spent the family day weekend here with our family of 3 kids. Tash’s place was great. Clean, quiet and perfect for a winter get away. Tash was very friendly and in communication with us right from the point of reservation to check out. Highly recommend. Perfect launching point for skiing, skating and everything in between. Thanks Tash!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janette D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Won't hesitate to book again!!!!
From start to finish our stay was awesome. Tash was very courteous and made sure we had everything we needed. The house is very well stocked. Thanks Tash Ps. Next reunion I will be in touch. Janette
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021