1960 Mid-Century Modern Nature Retreat | House in Cambridge

9.0 (23 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  5 Guests
North Dumfries House | 1960 Mid-Century Modern Nature Retreat

1 Bedroom House in North Dumfries, Cambridge

Designed by Grant Whatmorough, often called the Canadian “Frank Lloyd Wright”. www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/toronto/article-a-1950s-survival-in-a-renovation-crazy-culture/
The rental unit has a private entrance from the parking area via a rustic, natural hiking trail through the woods where appropriate shoes/boots are a must. You enter into the Main bedroom with Ensuite bath that has been separated from the rest of the house. There is 1 queen bed. The chaise lounge and couch that folds flat can be slept on by a child. A kitchenette and 2 sitting/eating areas help to enjoy the wild untouched natural view.
Surrounded by 25 private acres of conservation land in the northern most Carolinian forest of Ontario.
Rests upon unique geological eskers from the ice age
www.ontariobeneathourfeet.com/esker. Due to this interesting feature, our area “boasts” several quarries of significant size. This means an extra level of dust.
Grand River Conservation “Dryden Tract” entrance is across the street with 85 acres and a birders paradise
www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Dryden-Tract.aspx#gsc.tab=0
Swim, fish, walk, cycle, bird, canoe, picnic at Pinehurst Lake just a 9 minute drive away
www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Pinehurst-Lake.aspx#gsc.tab=0
We have a lending library of:
-various size life jackets and water wings
-canoe and oars
-stand up paddleboard w oar
-beach toys
-snowshoes
-sleds
*must confirm ahead of visit
Local events
Oct 21-22: The Great Canadian Buttertart Festival, Paris, ON
Opportunities may exist to book a tour of:
-the unique house house we call home
-our hobby farm including chickens, Nigerian dwarf goats, and kune kune heritage breed pigs
We offer the option of having the farm animals free range graze during your stay where you may see them walk past occasionally or have them not be out during your visit.
If you have children we can offer:
-use of the treehouse and playground
-high chair -utensils and dishes
-MEC backpack child carrier for walks
-crib -books -toys -sandbox

1960 Mid-Century Modern Nature Retreat is located in North Dumfries. 1960 Mid-Century Modern Nature Retreat provides accommodation, featuring Hot Tub, Internet, Parking, among other amenities. This House features Hot Tub, Internet, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

1960 Mid-Century Modern Nature Retreat has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the North Dumfries has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in North Dumfries, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Eco Friendly
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bedroom
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Accessibility
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single level property)
Activities
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Parasailing nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 300 sq ft (28 sq m)
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • English
  • Polish
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Travel crib
  • Children's books
  • Playground
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Skiing
  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Angela M.
Jul 28, 2025 12:47:04 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We had a lovely stay amongst nature! Beds are comfy! When not at the campfire, we were walking near by trails and also had a drive into Paris Ontario (cute shops, breeery and restaurants). I also recommend the grand river rafting which is a 30 min drive — relaxing and fun.
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