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Pool | Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, stereo

Overview of Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat!

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
St.Marys, ON
  • Popular LocationSt. Mary's Farmers' Market12 min drive
  • Popular LocationCanadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum13 min drive
  • AirportLondon, ON (YXU-London Intl.)32 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Western Ontario33 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
1350 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    2 queen beds

Room options

About the neighborhood

Perth South

Granton stay.Your stay at this Granton vacation home places you within 6 miles (10 km) of River Valley Winter Tube Slide and St. Mary's Farmers' Market. St. Marys Museum is within 6 miles (10 km) and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Mary's Farmers' Market - 12 min drive
  • Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum - 13 min drive
  • Fanshawe College - 30 min drive
  • Festival Theatre - 33 min drive
  • University of Western Ontario - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Marys Station - 12 min drive
  • London, ON (YXU-London Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunset Diner - 10 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 12 min drive
  • Parkview Creamery Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
  • Hearn's Ice Cream - 12 min drive
  • Westover Inn - 12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat!

Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat!

Breathe the fresh country air…feel the crisp pond waters…hold hands while wandering the paths…and gaze at the wonderment of the stars through the pine trees.

The short journey from St.Marys, Ontario’s stone town, will take you to your own oasis, away from everything. Whispering Pines Retreat is just 10 minutes from St.Marys, 20-30 minutes from London and 2 hours from Toronto.

You may come in need of a connection to nature or just a break from everyday life. You will go home a different person, enriched from the experience of living among trees, away from the city.

Whispering Pines Retreat is an off-grid establishment built on a 27 acre wooded lot. Your biggest adjustment will be getting used to no noise. You will not hear cars driving by or the honking of car horns. Rather, you will be sung poetry by birds, hear the breeze whistling among the trees and be fully embraced by nature.

You enter Whispering Pines Retreat by driving down a quaint lane surrounded by towering pine and black walnut trees. As you amble around the pond, you will come to your home away from home. The 1,350+ square foot second floor welcomes you with many of the comforts of home including two queen size beds, dining table, automatic coffee maker, comfy sofas, pool table, ping pong table and so much more. The open concept makes it easy to view nature even while you are inside – from trees to a sprawling organic farm field, to the many birds that make Whispering Pines Retreat their home.

Become reenergized and inspired with a stay at Whispering Pines Retreat. It will remain a part of you for life!

Your comfort is our chief concern. Ample space and no shortage of amenities await your stay. Whispering Pines is more than a cottage, it's your retreat!

Property manager

Gail Kenworthy-Forman

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Bicycle parking on site
  • Bicycle storage on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector

General

  • 1 unit
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Wind energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
This property uses wind and solar energy
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses wind and solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Awaken Natures Beauty Whispering Pines Retreat House St.Marys
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat! to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.3 mi (32-min drive) away from the London, ON (YXU-London Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat! have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat! to downtown Perth South?

This vacation home is 6.9 mi away from Perth South.

Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 127 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krysta L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
Whispering Pines Retreat is the perfect place for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. The retreat is clean, spacious, welcoming and quiet, The views of the pine woods are lovely. The kitchen and bathroom are thoughtfully and generously stocked. The property is beautiful, and we enjoyed walking the path and discovering hidden picnic spots. Gail and Andy have created a wonderful retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene Country Retreat
An absolutely beautiful property with lots of privacy. We felt as though we were in an immaculately groomed park with the winding lane, walking trails and pond. The accomodations were very clean, modern and very well equiped. It was the perfect set-up for our high school friends reunion. I would highly recomend this property to all of my friends and family. It is most definately a diamond in rough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cozy Winter Get Away
What a great stay! Beautiful property with some wooded area to explore! Very cozy with lots of entertainment options inside. Overall great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy W., Ilderton Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Always enjoy our time at Whispering Pines
We return every Christmas to have some down time and enjoy the lovely setting of this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Gail and Andy were amazing hosts. My fiancé and I wanted a weekend getaway and Whispering Pines Retreat was the perfect place for it! I have a feeling we will definitely be back in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving get-away
We wanted to get away from the city for a few days and Whispering Pines was great! We were grateful that the drive was less demanding than a "cottage country" trip and having a big quiet living space - complete with a pool table - was excellent! The property is lovely and we went for walks, runs and even a few chilly dips! In general, Whispering Pines is clean, quiet and thoughtful! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whispering pines was a perfect weekend getaway! Gail has truly thought of every small detail to make sure you have every amenity to make your stay comfortable and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Most Peaceful and Relaxing Vacation
Whispering Pines is a wonderful relaxing peaceful place to stay! The property is clean and reflects the listing pictures. It was so fun to swim in the pond and walk the trails on the property. I would absolutely recommend this property to everyone I know! I look forward to coming back next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Beautiful place with pride in ownership making a comfortable private place to stay Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whispering Pines Retreat is a Hidden Gem!
Whispering Pintes Retreat is our first experience with VRBO and would could not have asked for a better choice of location. Believe the pictures; the home looks exactly as shown and described! The loft was clean and well decorated. Part of the appeal why we booked was that they had many little extras that other places don't offer (linens, shampoo, paper towels!!!). Though it may not sound like much, it matters! Just a 10 minute drive brings you into a quaint town that has anything you may have forgotten. The property is gorgeous and very well maintained. Most of our day time was spent by the private pond enjoying the quietness and nature. Swimming was fun as well as just sitting on the dock watching the sunrise, playing cards under the umbrella, or soaking in the rays serenaded by the frogs. Our hosts live very close by but we saw them only at check in (we got there early) and once more for a quick "howdy do!" while passing by. If we had any questions they were very quick to help within minutes via text. Seriously, if you have clicked on this property, book it! We plan on returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023