Hindman House: Unique historic all-season retreat

Set back on a quiet road on over half an acre, Hindman House, located in beautiful Georgian Bluffs, invites you to relax and recharge. With all the amenities of 21st century comfort and function, the house is also a cherished historic gem. A well-equipped kitchen, efficient work spaces, comfortable seating areas for relaxing with a book or Netflix, and beautiful rural surroundings inviting you out on the porch or for a walk ... all these and more await. THE SPACE Rustic on the outside, charming and welcoming on the inside is the best description of this place. The house can easily accommodate 4 adults, and with the use of the comfortable memory foam sofa bed, up to 6. The efficient and fully equipped kitchen has island seating and an adjoining conversation area. The living/dining room, with windows on three sides, has a comfortable sectional, reading chairs, a TV with streaming services, a Bluray player and assorted games and puzzles. The dining table seats 8. The stairway opens into the 'loft' master bedroom, which has a California king bed and a curtain that can be pulled for privacy. The second bedroom is equipped with a queen bed and a futon that opens into a double bed. Both bedrooms have hutches and dressers for unpacking and good bedside lamps for night-time reading sessions. Each bedroom also has a well-equipped work area. The west-facing rustic front porch has Muskoka chairs and a teak dining set for breakfast or lunch al fresco. A new south-side entrance and 3-season sunroom is a nice spot to read on a rainy day or catch some early spring sun. A patio door opens onto a new back deck with BBQ and fire pit. You will have the entire house and grounds, with the exception of the outbuildings, to yourself. My husband and I will be available by cell phone and email. We also have local contacts for you who can provide plenty of local information or assist as required. All the details will be outlined in your welcome email. Situated half-way between Owen Sound and Wiarton, in Georgian Bluffs township, Hindman House is a retreat all on its own or a perfectly situated home base to wander and discover the treasures of Grey and Bruce Counties. In spring, the surrounding bush is lush with trilliums and migrating birds regularly visit our feeders. Summer brings short trips for bracing swims in Georgian Bay or the pleasures of Lake Huron's beaches at Sauble or Southampton. Fall ushers in brisk walks and explosive colour fading to winter's hush. Hindman House will give you a comfortable front row seat on it all. Georgian Bluffs borders the Bruce Peninsula portion of the UNESCO Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve and is situated between Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. Nature is at your doorstep here. The area has countless year-round options to explore the outdoors. Hiking, paddling, cross-country skiing, rock climbing, biking ... and that's just a few. Hindman House would make an excellent base for annual local events like Owen Sound's Summerfolk Festival, the Salmon Spectacular Fishing Derby or any of the four area Fall Studio Tours. Looking for something to do on a Tuesday? The Keady Farmer's Market (with 250 vendors) held between May and October is almost a rite of passage. Wine? Coffin Ridge Winery has one of most spectacular views to be had and good wine to boot. Craft beer? Mudtown Station in Owen Sound is one of our favourite options. Food? Keep it low key and local at the Gaslight Diner in Shallow Lake or go a bit farther afield to Ted's Range Road Diner to try wild game as well as traditional fare. Let us know what you're interested in and we'll help you find the information you need to get the most out of your stay. You'll need a car for this location. A 15 to 20-minute drive will take you to your choice of Owen Sound, Wiarton or Sauble Beach for shopping. The property is rural and the surrounding land is used for cattle grazing and crops.