Vacation house rental in beautiful Saugeen Country, Grey County, Ontario
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The perfect vacation retreat rental for large families and groupsJaws drop when people first walk into Breathe Easy. It surprises people with its bright and airy spaciousness, it's attention to harmonious detail and the peace and privacy it offers.
Large family reunion"In June of this past year, I had the huge undertaking of planning my family reunion ; a big task considering for the first time, it meant flying in relatives from all across the world. The pressure was on for finding the perfect cottage for us, one that would accommodate the size of our family (42 including children), one that would unite the family in a way that would supply us with entertainment, but also just hanging out and catching up. The Breathe Easy Cottage experience resulted in a fabulous and successful weekend. Once inside, you can only marvel at the grandness of the place. The rooms are quite large and the contents of the kitchen are endless! Lots of sleeproom, games, toys, plenty of bedding and lots of room outside for kids to run around, or adults to sit around and chat or throw around a ball. Of course at night, plenty of fun was had by all, including a guitar session, and family bonding around a bonfire. All of this for such a fabulous price! The owners are soooo accommodating to all needs and more. After arriving home after such a great weekend, I was inundated with emails from relatives who were so impressed with the cottage and how it enabled ua to bring our family together and allow for a peaceful and enjoyable weekend. Thanks so much to the Verkaiks for all their hard work on making the cottage such a wonderful and memorable experience." --- Catherine Davey
Women's retreat 
"We couldn't get over the expanse of Breathe Easy Cottage. We ran around like kids exploring all the rooms. Each of us picked our spot and there were plenty of beds to choose from. There are places for everyone to gather as a group or quiet secluded spots for private chats. It was great to be able to all sit together at one dining table for a real family feeling. We were amazed that 11 women could shower one after another and there was still hot water available, unheard of in past experiences. The kitchen was well stocked with every imaginable cooking aid and the towels and linens were plentiful. We watched movies, played board games, and some went off to Hanover to the slots. It is so peaceful there, extremely comfortable and the view from every window is so relaxing. We cannot wait to return next year."
--- Dianne and the Cottage Crew
Yoga workshop 
"We loved our stay at Breathe Easy Cottage. Our yoga group wanted somewhere out of the way but reasonably driveable from Toronto. It was perfect. The amenities were better than at home. The decor was really nice and the layout fantastic- plenty of space for doing things together and plenty for being alone if you so desire. The air was virgin, the silence platinum. We also appreciate the eco-friendliness of the cottage. It feels good to be there. This was our second time and we're looking forward to coming again!"
--- Guru Fatha Singh, yoga teacher and workshop facilitator
(www.gurufathasingh.com)
"A phenomenal experience!" 
This cottage is (to say the least) breath-taking!! Most of the places
I looked at online were decent…but not quite what I was looking
for in terms of “cozy” for a pajama party bachelorette!
From the moment you walk into Breathe Easy, you are surrounded by
natural light. On a clear day, you can see land in either direction,
as far as the eye can see.There were 16 of us in total (co-workers) and we all saw pictures of the cottage before arriving. To this day we all agree that the pictures did it no justice! You have to be there to believe how truly tranquil and special this place is. At no point during our stay did we feel crowded, even when we were all in one room at the same time. And, to make the evening even more special, we arranged the dining room in a way that allowed all 16 of us to sit at the same table for dinner! It was great!  The sleeping accommodations were far better than we had imagined. There were many individual rooms, bunk beds, pull out couches, single beds, etc, etc, not to mention all of the linens, utensils, dishes, mugs, cups, pots, pans and fridge space for at least 16 people!! In Ed’s words “If you need it, chances are we’ve got it.”…so true! All in all, our trip to Breathe Easy was more than a stay…it was a phenomenal experience! We had such an amazing time that we have decided to make this an annual retreat for the gals of the office…regardless of whether or not anyone is getting married! Thank you Ed and Jerrine for building such a beautiful home and allowing complete strangers to enjoy your personal surroundings! We will definitely be back…yearly! --- Krista C.
 Seventeen women on one couch!! |
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Comments
"Everyone had a wonderful time at the cottage. We were all so sad to leave. I
had one of the best weekends of my life!!! It was so relaxing and wonderful.
The girls spent almost half the time in the kitchen, we LOVED the kitchen!!!
" "We had a fantastic time - many thanks. On the first night I saw something in the sky that I can only assume was a meteorite - a bright light streaming across the sky with a bluish tail. It turned orange then red, then apparently burned in the atmosphere - very spectacular." "Your home is very warm and welcoming. If I could make one suggestion, you should say something in your advertisement about the view of the night sky. It was breathtaking." "You did a lot of things really well. Flexibility in arrival and departure times was helpful, the quick but informative tour, the price was reasonable, the facilities were very good. Providing bedding, towels and basics was also a great advantage. The photos of your place accurately represented it ... It's hard to think of what you could have done better." "We all had a very relaxing weekend and got a chance to catch up. Everyone had nothing but good things to say about your cottage!" "It was a wonderful week. We really enjoyed ourselves, especially in that great kitchen." "There's such a feeling of flow and harmony!" "We had a great time. Very relaxing and some good quality family time. You have a wonderful place. I hope we can find one as nice." (family looking for property in the area) "We have enjoyed our stay at your place and we found the space to be enough for all of us. Having a fireplace available for use was great. We enjoyed walking around the property and the kids had plenty of space to play inside and outside." "We even saw a small deer briefly and a woodpecker just outside the garage." "Every thing was great. We loved the place. People were very happy with the arrangements. There were lots of linens, the kitchen stuff was great, the floors were wonderful, the fireplace was a bonus." "Hope your business trip went as well as our golf weekend. We had such wonderful weather and were able to play 18 holes each day. Friday night after golf it was great to be at the house and enjoy all the stars - which were so bright and plentiful that night ... We really enjoyed our stay at the house - it is so nice and quiet - and it was enjoyed by all." "Once again, your home is beautiful! ... Needless to say, I felt very comfortable and very much "at home"!" "We had a wonderful time, your place was the perfect retreat for us. We had such a good time we are thinking about making it an annual vacation." |