Inver Winds Retreat

Inver Winds Retreat is a cozy and rustic cottage located in the gorgeous community of Inverhuron which is on the beautiful waters of Lake Huron. The cottage is simple and homey and it’s our aim to keep it that way! Inverhuron Beach is a quick walk down the road (8 minutes) and the private yard allows you space to spread out and relax. We hope the cottage becomes part of your holiday memories spent with family and friends! A cosy and rustic family cottage in Inverhuron, just outside of Tiverton and close to Kincardine. A short walk (8 minutes) from Inverhuron Beach and a short 5 minute drive to Tiverton for your LCBO and grocery needs. Also in town is a great pub, The King’s Pearl. The cottage has three full bedrooms. There are a total of 4 beds. Bedroom 1: 1 double bed Bedroom 2: 1 double bed Bedroom 3: 1 single bed and one set of bunk beds This cozy and homey cottage was built in the 1950s but has been renovated. A full kitchen with fridge, range, toaster, kettle, Keurig coffee maker (reusable pods provided) pots, pans, dishes and everything else you might need in the way of tools. A propane BBQ is available for grilling, or for the full cottage experience, there is a fire pit! Roasting marshmallows while sitting around the fire pit and looking up at the starry sky is a great way to spend a summer night! The beach is located a short walk down the main Inverhuron road (Bruce Road 15) on which we are located. For fun at the beach we have beach chairs for you to use as well as "water noodles", and an aquatic football. The cottage is located on a large lot (120 x200 feet) surrounded by forest on three sides creating a very private experience in the back yard. There is space to easily park up to three cars in the driveway. For your enjoyment indoors are several board games and a deck of cards! Bring your own sheets and towels. Pillows are provided for you. Our cottage has its own dedicated well. The water in this region is 'hard water' (mineral rich). It does have a distinct taste, so we prefer to buy bottled water to drink. A water cooler is provided along with a spare jug for each stay. We will ensure there is a jug in use for each stay however, it is up to the guest to have these filled when needed. We participate in the Sobeys water jug exchange program (located in Kincardine). We use tap water for washing dishes and vegetables, etc, and bottled water for drinking, making tea, etc. Unless your stay includes a Monday, when the municipality collects garbage, guests must take away their own garbage. Garbage cannot be left outside overnight or after your departure due to animals. This is a family cottage with a long history (built in the 1950s). Because it is so close to our hearts, we will only rent to responsible guests who will respect the cottage, its contents, and the property. Guests who book a stay in our cottage agree to the terms and conditions listed in the "House Rules" section in addition to the standard Airbnb policies. Renters must have a fully completed profile that includes "OfflineID" verification and a clear, recent, face shot photograph. IMPORTANT: June and September, minimum 3 nights July and August, minimum 7 nights (can be amended at hosts discretion, so please, if you are interested in booking, send us a message inquiring so you don’t miss out if the 7 nights doesn’t work) Guests have access to anywhere on the property. We plan on coming and greeting after they arrive but, we realize this may not always be possible with scheduling, but guests are able to enter the cottage on their own using the lockbox. We are available for contact via Airbnb or, text. We are looking forward to meeting our guests and are always up for a conversation or bonfire chat, or to leave our guests to enjoy their privacy. We’ll follow your lead! Inverhuron is a small village of cottages and homes on the shore of Lake Huron just north on the coast from the town of Kincardine. Inverhuron beach is characterized by fine sand and crystal clear water. Large sandbars allow swimmers to walk out for a few dozen meters and still be only waist deep! Kayaking and canoeing are popular sports along the nearby Saugeen River. Just up the road (5 minutes) is the village of Tiverton. A great pub (The King’s Pearl), a country grocer, and a Chinese food restaurant. Kincardine is a vibrant small town of 11,000 with a proud Scottish heritage. Each summer, Kincardine hosts the Scottish Festival that includes a huge bagpiping competition attracting bands from across Ontario and the Northeastern U.S.A. In the historic downtown you'll find independent shops, restaurants (including an espresso bar and steak house), and cottage industries. Canada Day in Kincardine includes a fabulous fireworks display! Famous Sauble Beach and the town of Southampton are also nearby. Inverhuron Provincial Park is just down the road and McGregor Point Provincial Park 25 minutes drive away. If you are planning on hanging out at the cottage and going to the beach, a pair of flip flops is all you need! The beach is approximately an 8 minute walk from the cottage. At the beach there is limited parking as well, if you’re loading up the vehicle with supplies for the day and don’t want to carry everything down. Inverhuron is a small community and, walking or biking around is always an option. There is a lovely cottage lined street “Lake Street” (located at the bottom of Bruce Road 15) if you feel like taking a ride or a stroll. In fact, you’ll likely see Sam out and about during your stay! If you are wanting to zip up to Tiverton or Kincardine this would require driving as there is no public transport. The sunset! Joel and I are currently in the process of a renovation of the cottage bathroom and hallway. Once this renovation is completed, pictures will be posted to reflect the update and, of course we are striving the update is for the better! When completed, the bathroom will change in layout and now have a bathtub instead of a shower stall. The third bedroom layout has also been changed from a double bed and one single bed to a single bed and one set of bunk beds. We added these features as we found we were receiving lots of family request and we thought the change to this room would help accommodate the kiddos! Again, pictures reflecting the space will be posted when completed!