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Tranquility on the River

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Britt, ON
  • Gun Island
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Grundy Lake Provincial Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Sturgeon Bay Provincial Park
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Tranquility on the River

Britt is the Hidden Gem of Georgian Bay, easily accessible but not commercialized. A small community of 300 odd friendly folks, it's rustic and serene. In summers, watch beavers, ducks and loons, swim in Silent River, or sit on the swing and enjoy the breeze. Visit the local Ice Cream parlor or rent a canoe and make your way to Georgian Bay. In winters, go ice fishing in the beautiful Magnetawan teeming with Bass, Pike, Perch, Walleye, Catfish, Smelt, Speckle Trout, etc.

Spacious and cozy, a bright yellow door welcomes you to the cottage and the sound of flowing water lulls you to sleep. Modern amenities make your stay comfortable while the feeling of escape persists, especially once the sky darkens. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, there's ample room to enjoy board games on the gaming table, sip your morning coffee in the sunroom, or stargaze on clear nights. We have two queen beds and a bunk bed, making it ideal for four adults and two children. There’s also a dock to swim or tie your boat.
Fire extinguishers are available in the Sunroom and the Kitchen (under the sink), and a basic First Aid kit is located inside the Cedar bathroom vanity.

Please note, this village is in unorganized territory, so not every city-based amenity is available. There’s one shop for groceries, basics, and booze, and water comes from a drilled well. There is no trash collection, so we ask guests to carry away their garbage and recyclables, but if this is difficult, we’ve other options.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Gun Island. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 11 minutes by car from Lake Huron and 11 minutes from Georgian Bay
Tranquility on the River offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Quiet time 10 pm-8 am; Visitors need PRIOR PERMISSION or additional charges of $100/head ; Smoking fee $250
Covering entrance cameras means immediate cancellation without refund; $50/hr cleaning fee if place left dirty or cleaners are unable to access timely
Failing to lock/secure the property or losing keys incur rekeying charges; please follow fire regulations for safety; garage is off-limits

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Tranquility on the River Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were on a fishing trip in the Key River area and stayed at Tranquility on the River for 4 nights. There was excellent parking for 1 boat and trailer with a nearby receptacle so we could charge our boat at night. The cottage was clean. The linens provided were also clean. The cottage is 2min from a local corner store which has liquor, beer and a small grocery store in case you need anything. The closest boat launch is also 2 min away. The cottage does not have outdoor furniture so bring yourvown folding chairs if you wish to sit out on the deck or dock. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kayaking Paradise

2 Girlfriends and I came for the week to kayak. What a perfect location to use as a base to launch from nearby beach to explore Georgian Bay or travel up the highway to explore the French River. Sue, the host, was super friendly and quick to respond from time of booking 4 months ago to making sure we were taken care of when we arrived. The cottage is quaint, the beds are super comfortable, the 2 bathrooms have showers which made it easy for everyone to get ready quickly for the day of kayaking and exploring the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Scenery but not what was expected.

Pros: Good scenery, peaceful with nice views, big and clean property, location is within short driving distance to parks/beaches, owner was quick to respond to question/concerns, owner offered partial refund due to BBQ issue Cons: Property amenities on website not accurate No hot tub as mentioned in ad BBQ was not in working condition Bedroom layout is not ideal as one is directly in living room/kitchen area (not quiet) Other bedroom is on opposite end (quiet) River/canal water did not appear clean for swimming from property dock Local resident did not recommend swimming from property dock No garbage disposal in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage getaway

Overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend at Tranquility

The stay was well organized and good. It was a great weekend to wind back and enjoy nature. The place is calm and peaceful. My interactions with the host was very helpful and we enjoyed the place. The host Sur was always ready to help us in any way possible and we appreciate her for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

T. David E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

This is a beautiful property to get away from the hustle and bustle of work and a busy life. Just sitting and watching the river was so very soothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jessie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice long weekend getaway

My husband and I had a great time on our extended weekend stay here. The house was clean and well equipped, with lots of useful information in the manual/welcome book. It was nice to be on the river and see and hear the birds. It was also great to be a short drive from different parks and trails. We appreciated Sue’s quick response when we asked her a question the first morning. It was a very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Luisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, comfortable weekend

We liked Sue’s cottage, it was comfortable and had pretty much anything we might need for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage at Britt on the Still River

We enjoyed the stay as whole. The cottage was clean and on the Still River bank. We have seen lots of birds and an otter every day. It was the hottest days of the year, the windows needed open in the night. The water is non-potable water. We brought our own bottled water. The location is easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023