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Cedar-sided cottage glowing at dusk in the Simcoe County forest
Barrie · Simcoe County

A private home at the edge of the forest, minutes from the hill.

A four-season hideaway in the hills between Barrie and Horseshoe Valley. Book a ski weekend, a summer reunion, or a long slow week on the lake.

Minimum stay 3 nights.

Luxury Private Home

Four bedrooms and sweeping landscape views.

A private chalet nearby ski hills & world famous Nordic Spa

from $225 / night
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Open-concept great room with stone fireplace
Primary bedroom with forest view
Chef's kitchen with island seating
Covered deck with hot tub under cedars
Second bedroom styled in natural linens
Sleeps 10 (max 15)
4 bedrooms
3.5 baths

Amenities

  • High-speed Internet
  • Bed linens
  • Smart TV + Games
  • Full chef's kitchen
  • Kitchen appliances
  • Utensils + dishware
  • Washer + dryer
  • Board games

Where you'll be

Simcoe County

Horseshoe Valley Resort5 min
Highway 4007 min
Mount St. Louis Moonstone15 min
Downtown Barrie20 min
Orillia20 min
Wasaga Beach30 min
Blue Mountain45 min
Toronto Pearson (YYZ)60 min
All times are typical driving, off-peak.

Simcoe County, ON

44.53° N, 79.66° W

Nearby

The best of Simcoe County, within arm's reach.

Four-season sports, Georgian Bay beaches, and Barrie's waterfront all sit inside a short drive. A non-exhaustive list of favourites, roughly in order of how close they are.

Horseshoe Valley Resort
Skiing

Horseshoe Valley Resort

4 km

Year-round playground with downhill skiing in winter, lift-served mountain biking and an adventure park in summer.

Mount St. Louis Moonstone
Skiing

Mount St. Louis Moonstone

17 km

One of Ontario's largest ski hills with 36 runs across two peaks - our favourite day trip from December to March.

Hardwood Ski and Bike
Trails

Hardwood Ski and Bike

9 km

80 km of world-class Nordic ski and mountain bike trails winding through the Oro Moraine.

Copeland Forest
Nature

Copeland Forest

12 km

4,400 acres of protected old-growth - 30+ km of quiet trails for hiking, snowshoeing and fat-biking.

Centennial Beach, Barrie
Beach

Centennial Beach, Barrie

14 km

Kempenfelt Bay's sandy downtown beach with a boardwalk, splash pad, and views across Lake Simcoe.

Burl's Creek Event Grounds
Live

Burl's Creek Event Grounds

6 km

Home of Boots & Hearts and Country Thunder - massive summer festivals right down the road.

Downtown Barrie + Waterfront
Dining

Downtown Barrie + Waterfront

15 km

Dunlop Street's restaurant row, local breweries, the MacLaren Art Centre and the Heritage Park pier.

Wasaga Beach
Beach

Wasaga Beach

55 km

The world's longest freshwater beach on Georgian Bay - worth the drive on a hot day.

Casino Rama
Live

Casino Rama

35 km

Gaming floor, live concerts in the Entertainment Centre, and a full resort at Rama First Nation.

Orillia Farmers' Market
Shopping

Orillia Farmers' Market

25 km

Saturdays on Mississaga Street - local produce, baked goods, and makers from across Simcoe County.

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
Nature

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

50 km

17th-century Jesuit mission reconstructed on the Wye River in Midland - a stunning Georgian Bay day-trip.

Braestone Farm & Golf
Golf

Braestone Farm & Golf

5 km

Award-winning 18-hole course, working farm, and farm-to-table dining at The Farm restaurant.

Interior cta

Pick a weekend. We'll keep the fireplace ready.

Big enough for the whole crew, quiet enough to forget what day it is. Your dates are one booking away.

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