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Property grounds
Outdoor pool
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

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St.Marys, ON
  • St. Mary's Farmers' Market
    12 min drive
  • St. Marys Museum
    12 min drive
  • University of Western Ontario
    33 min drive
  • London, ON (YXU-London Intl.)
    32 min drive

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5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (12)
The price is CHF 169
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Two bedroom suite - great for visiting family, weddings, or Stratford Festival

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!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to River Valley Winter Tube Slide. An outdoor pool and an arcade/games room are available. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, fireplace and balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • 9 minutes by car from River Valley Winter Tube Slide and 12 minutes from St. Mary's Farmers' Market
As a guest of Awaken to nature’s beauty at Whispering Pines Retreat!, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

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 transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

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

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
This property uses wind and solar energy
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
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.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 132 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

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall getaway
We enjoyed a beautiful fall weekend at whispering pines, enjoyed walking the trail and relaxing with a good book by the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Rural Retreat
Beautiful property-a hidden gem 10 mins fr St.Marys. Decor is pleasing, comfy & reflects quality choices. Lovely swim pond with deck & gorgeous landscaping. Fully equipped fire-pit. Well-outfitted kitchen. Cozy beds & luxury linens. Every detail is thoughtfully curated for a peaceful & relaxing stay. We will definitely return!!😁
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
The rental was spotless, furnished thoughtfully, and extremely well equipped. We could tell that the owners really took time to make sure this was a great experience. The location was peaceful and the grounds absolutely incredible! A one of a kind experience!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Getaway
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Whispering Pines! This is our third year coming here and we will continue to come back! Each year, we have such a wonderful time, and there is so much to do on the property! There is an amazing trail on the property for those who love to walk trails, a pond to swim in, and an area to have a campfire! When entering the property, the amount of trees is unbelievable and breathtaking. The retreat is clean and spacious and has a wonderful view of the trees! It is such a peaceful and relaxing place to be. Gail and Andy are great to communicate with and are always available if you have any questions! Overall, we had a wonderful stay this year and can't wait to come back next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful Whispering Pines
This is a wonderfully quiet and relaxing space to stay which is huge inside, air-conditioned, well equipped and a joy to holiday in. There is plenty of hot water for the excellent shower within the bathroom. We liked the open plan space which is a total change for us from separate rooms. The surrounding roads are very quiet and easy to drive if you are from overseas and normally drive on the other side of the road. This is not a party location, but a quiet place, surrounded by trees to be enjoyed for the solitude. There is a short walk to a deep pool for swimming or just relaxing on the decking to the side. Whilst located out in the countryside, good shops for food and mementoes are to be found 10-15 minutes away in St.Marys, the locally made chocolate is superb, and the riverside walk an excellent easy stroll. A visit to Niagara Falls is a must and has an excellent visitors centre. A holiday location which sets the benchmark!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

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

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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whispering Pines
Beautiful property and extremely clean. Definitely recommend to anyone considering!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite Delight
The owners spared no expense in creating a wonderful place to relax! We loved it and look forward to spending time there in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Very restful. The pond is lovely at every time of day. So much care in the details -- well-supplied kitchen and (bonus!) a pool table, ping pong table and a great BBQ. Great family holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Escape!
This was such a beautiful location! Quiet and serene yet close to the small town of St Mary’s. The grounds were pristine, Inside the loft was very clean and spacious and there was lots of fun, relaxing things to do. Would absolutely recommend this rental to anyone! Such a great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay
Amazing area , beautiful grounds, cottage is every equipped with everything you need .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whispering Pines
We had an awesome time at this retreat. We definitely enjoyed the time with our kids. Very accommodating and great host. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful quiet place - perfect retreat for relaxing and catching up with friends
Enjoyed our walk on a beautiful sunny day along the trail located on the property. Check out the interesting unique trinkets along the trail. Wonderful hosts who were always available for any questions we had. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicol F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whispering Pines
A beautiful and peaceful stay at a gorgeous and clean rental. We loved playing games of pool and walking the trail, we cannot wait to return for another weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect quiet getaway
This property is pristine and spotless! Avery spacious unit with stylish decor. Very peaceful, set well off the road in a pine woodlot with walking trails. We enjoyed our hike which was guided by Bentley, Gail and Andy's dog. We would highly recommend this unit for anyone looking for a peaceful get away in the country. The hosts are more than accommodating and made us feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy W., Ilderton Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Christmas Getaway
We always enjoy our stay at this property! Peaceful and beautifully nestled in the woods. Hosts are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022