Binge Susets at Whiskey Harbour Villa

Visitors will certainty notice the unusual, eye-catching design of this property. Visit to the upper deck is a must, since it offers a nice view of surrounding area and a chance to watch a very beautiful sunset. We enjoyed our visit which was absolutely hassle-free and relaxing.

My older kids (2 16 year olds and a 19 year old), my husband and I all appreciated all there was to do both at the house and in the area. We explored caves, went kayaking and spent an afternoon at Singing Sands. At the cottage, we played ping pong, listened to records from an extensive record collection, completed a cottage puzzle and had a couple of camp fires. The house had plenty of space for the five of us. The view from the top deck is amazing…although groups with accessibility concerns/younger kids/older adults will want to be aware that the top deck is reached by a wooden ladder (screwed in securely) and involves opening a hatch while balancing on the top step. This wasn’t an issue for us and just contributed to my kids’ enjoyment of the property. The property owner checked in a few times to make sure everything was going well and responded quickly to a couple of questions I had.

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We booked 5 nights in this property and stayed only the first night before we were able to secure a hotel where we stayed the reminder of our holiday. Our primary issue was with the lack of cleanliness of the property. Second, the interior of this place looks and feels really run down. Our main issues with the cleanliness where: 1) While the primary surfaces had been wiped, the corners, edges of the rooms and hallways as well as most surfaces not directly in sight (e.g. under the bed) were full of dirt and hair 2) Many surfaces that are not directly used where full of dust 3) The bed linens had not been cleaned since the last use, they where stained, smelled used and we found hair in them that definitively did not belong to us (we are all not blond) 4) The inside of the fridge needed a deep clean that also removes dirt and food rests from the cracks / from below the glass shelves 5) The place felt to us really run down. The furniture is mostly a collection of left over, end of life pieces. The beds are coming apart . The mattress we slept in was absolutely end of life. The deck chairs are rusty. The fridge is held together by duct tape. Lastly, the tab water has a notable smell of rotten eggs. Non of us had the resolve to use this water for personal hygiene. We provided this info including a number of pictures to show all of this to the owner - who denies it all. We are not in the business of leaving bad reviews or trying to hurt anyone's business. But we do want to wa

We thoroughly enjoyed our family winter vacation at this cottage. Our kids enjoyed the open main floor, unique house layout, and large decks outside. We had some initial challenges due to a large snowstorm just before our arrival, but communication with Wyck was fantastic and he was able to resolve things more than satisfactorily very quickly. The whole family is looking forward to visiting again soon!

Great place to stay with a group of friends. Lots of space and available sitting areas. Note that the stay does not include the garage with screened in area and extra sleeping. I figured was included because the pictures were included. Great stay otherwise.

Wonderfully equipped home in cottage country. I rented the property to spend time with family and everyone was happy with their accommodations. Everything from the fire pit out back to the crows nest outlook added to the experience. Very comfortable beds and quiet evenings made for a great sleep. The multiple decks surrounding the house and large yard made it easy for everyone to have their own space. Wifi was excellent and the quality entertainment center was a pleasant surprise. Definitely would go again.

Two families totaling 9 stayed here. Lots of room. Beautiful rooftop lookout. For more than 6 you need to arrange extra Costco cots or with owner. Firepit and outdoor fireplace also nice. Was a hot week, but the place stayed cool with its unique contemporary design. Awesome wall supply of DVDs + Netflix/Amazon.

We had a wonderful time at this cottage. Checkin was simple and Waaqas was always available for any questions. The cottage was spacious for 10 adults and very clean. Great location to explore Tobermory, Lions Head, and Wiarton. Loved our stay and will definitely book again!

When we arrived for check in, the property was not ready. The owner thought our check in date was the next day. He apologized and we gave him time to fix the property, which took 7 hours. He also promised to refund us the night we could not use the house because he was cleaning. Unfortunately, I trusted him and did not contact VRBO. The rest of the trip was fine, the house as described. A while after we checked out, I contacted the owner about the refund. He said he had tried many options to send the money (I'm from the US and he's from Canada) and the best he could offer was a free night, which is not what we had agreed on. I then contacted VRBO, who told me because I did not contact them at first, again my fault, they could not do anything. Finally, I offered the owner to send me the refund via Paypal, which would work because it's an international money transfer. He was upset since I contacted VRBO (something I have the right to do as the traveler, and that I should have done in the first place) and he refused to send the refund. Finally, I was never reimbursed for the time I lost. He will probably reply to this review saying I am a liar and slandering me. All renters beware.