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The Butchart Estate: heritage mansion by Georgian Bay

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Beach
Exterior detail
4 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, printers
Interior

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

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4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

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

The Butchart Estate: heritage mansion by Georgian Bay

Make some memories in an unforgettable place. Make Butchart Estate your own, self-contained and private family retreat. Share precious time together in this beautiful and well-equipped heritage home. Inside, enjoy the gourmet kitchen, relax in your own private indoor pool & hot tub, curl up by the fireplace, play board games galore. Free wifi. Outdoors, enjoy beautiful nature walks, explore our waterfall country, or head to Sauble Beach or Bruce Peninsula for a day trip to remember. Enjoy a slower pace, and treasure some time together.
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About our home:
This heritage-designated Queen Anne style home was built for the Butchart family in 1891. The Butcharts became famous after they left Owen Sound for Victoria, B.C., where they developed their famous "Butchart Gardens". But they were gardeners here in Owen Sound too: this home once featured an attached conservatory for growing flowers. That area now houses an indoor pool and hot tub, which guests can enjoy year-round!

The historic Butchart Estate features beautiful craftsmanship and many architectural details: including elaborate leaded- and stained-glass windows, handsome woodwork on the main level, and a stunning main staircase with a bronze "Lady Liberty" on the newel post.
Guests can settle into the original four family bedrooms; all are ensuite, and bathrooms feature most of the original fixtures.
The recently renovated kitchen includes an electric downdraft cooktop, three ovens, espresso machine and a professional series refrigerator/freezer, as well as an island for informal dining for three or four. The formal diningroom - with a vintage Empire chandelier and a beautiful stained-glass bay window - seats 8.
Guest access
Butchart books full-house rentals only, so only one set of guests ever occupies the home at a time. Accordingly, guests have exclusive access to all the main floor rooms, as well as the indoor pool and hot tub: located just off the Great Room.
Laundry facilities are located on the east side of the pool room, if required.
Other things to note
Please note that we are a Netflix household, and there is no cable television in the home. Wifi password is shared with guests.
Guests should note that Butchart is heated with the original radiator system. That means that - in winter - the bedroom level can be chilly, although guests can ward off the chill with our down duvets and plentiful wool blankets, or the electric fireplaces and space heaters.
(It also means that in summer, guests will make do with the "original" air conditioning: the cool night breezes through open windows, tilted transom windows in the bedrooms, and electric fans for extra comfort. On especially warm evenings, you can enjoy a cool dip in the pool before retiring!)

Property manager

Kimberley Love

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 Registration Number STR2024-005-250503

About the neighborhood

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Owen Sound, ON

What's nearby

  • Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum - 15 min walk
  • Tom Thomson Art Gallery - 16 min walk
  • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre - 19 min walk
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus - 20 min walk
  • Inglis Falls - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mudtown Station - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The European Bakery Cafe - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Butchart Estate: heritage mansion by Georgian Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Butchart Estate: heritage mansion by Georgian Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The Butchart Estate: heritage mansion by Georgian Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Butchart Estate: heritage mansion by Georgian Bay?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Butchart Estate: heritage mansion by Georgian Bay located?

Situated in Owen Sound, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of The Roxy Theatre, Lake Huron, and Georgian Bay. Gallery de Boer, Fine Art & Jazz and Billy Bishop Museum are also within 15 minutes.

The Butchart Estate: heritage mansion by Georgian Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

222 external reviews