Welcome to Porchside Retreat, your tranquil hideaway in Meaford. Our cozy three-bedroom home comfortably sleeps six. Enjoy the warmth of modern conveniences mixed with traditional decor. Unwind in our private, treelined backyard or in the authentic sauna. The standout feature, a charming side porch, invites relaxation. Close to downtown Meaford's attractions. ✔ 3 Comfy Bedrooms ✔ Open Design Living ✔ Fully Equipped Kitchen ✔ Fire Pit, Side Porch ✔ Smart TV ✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi Learn more below! Welcome to Porchside Retreat, your perfect hideaway in the charming town of Meaford, Ontario. Our cozy three-bedroom home comfortably sleeps six guests, making it an ideal location for family getaways or group retreats. ♛ MAIN HOUSE ♛ As soon as you step into our serene space, you'll notice the warmth of the traditional decor combined with modern amenities for your convenience. The inviting living room is perfect for gathering and creating memorable moments. ★ Living Room ★ Choose to quietly relax and rest by the intimate fireplace while gazing at the tranquil outdoors through the large windows. ✔ Cozy Sofa with Pillows & Blankets ✔ Comfy Rocking and Accent Chairs ✔ Smart TV ✔ Coffee Table ✔ Reading Lamp ★ Kitchen & Dining ★ Our kitchen is a delight for any home chef. The striking black cupboards offer ample storage and the vibrant blue countertops add a refreshing pop of colour. Fully equipped with modern appliances, it's a perfect mix of style and function for your culinary adventures. ✔ Microwave ✔ Oven ✔ Range/Stove ✔ Toaster ✔ Blender ✔ Keurig Coffee Maker ✔ Hot Water Kettle ✔ Dishwasher ✔ Refrigerator/Freezer ✔ Sink - Hot & Cold Water ✔ Trays ✔ Glasses ✔ Silverware ✔ Pots & Pans Serve those delicious meals and let the smells invite everyone to the table. ✔ Dining Table with Seating for 6 ✔ Access to the Side Porch ★ Sleeping Arrangements - 3 Bedrooms ★ Three comfortable bedrooms (1 upstairs and 2 downstairs) will make you feel like you are sleeping on clouds while providing maximum convenience through added amenities. ♛ Bedroom 1: Queen-Size Bed ♛ Bedroom 2: Queen-Size Bed ♛ Bedroom 3: Double Bed All bedrooms feature a similar set of amenities. ✔ Premium Pillows, Linens, and Sheets ✔ Dressers and/or Closets with Hangers and Shelves ✔ Full-Size Mirrors ✔ Night Stands with Reading Lights ★ Bathroom ★ The home features two full relaxing bathrooms (1 upstairs ensuite bathroom and 1 downstairs) with fresh towels and essential toiletries to ensure a carefree stay. ✔ Shower ✔ Free Standing Tub (Upstairs Ensuite Bath) ✔ Vanity ✔ Mirror ✔ Toilet ✔ Towels ✔ Essential Toiletries ✔ Hair Dryer ★ Basement Living Room ★ Head downstairs to the basement living room, complete with a sauna gas fireplace, and comfy chairs. ✔ Cozy Chairs with Pillows & Blankets ✔ Gas Fireplace ✔ Sauna ✔ Books & Bookcase ✔ Board Games & Puzzles ✔ Access to Backyard ____________________________________________________________________________________ ♛ OUTDOOR AREAS ♛ ★ Side Porch ★ The Porchside Retreat truly lives up to its name with its enchanting side porch. Featuring a vintage dining table, a BBQ for outdoor grilling, and a lofty vaulted ceiling, it offers an idyllic setting for meals and social gatherings. This is where alfresco dining meets nostalgic charm, making every moment memorable. ✔ Side Porch with Table and Chairs ✔ Outdoor Dining Table for 4 ✔ BBQ ★ Backyard ★ The Porchside Retreat extends into a large walkout backyard, your private oasis amidst a canopy of trees. Gather around the fire pit for stories and s'mores, or simply relax in the comfortable seating, immersed in the tranquility of nature. Bird feeders invite a variety of local birds, making this backyard a delightful sanctuary for nature lovers and bird watchers alike. ✔ Fire Pit with Surrounding Seating ✔ Bird Feeders ✔ Tree-Lined Backyard In every corner, the Porchside Retreat is designed to offer you a blend of comfort, tranquility, and memorable experiences. Whether it's a family getaway, a group retreat, or a solo escape, our home provides the perfect backdrop for your stay. Discover the charm of Meaford and the joy of a home away from home at the Porchside Retreat. We look forward to welcoming you! While this is my personal home, I travel to Manitoulin Island for the summer and would love to share my home with you! Some of my things remain, but the property is exclusively yours, without interruption during your stay, so relax, unwind, and make yourself at home. Other than the already mentioned amenities, our home also comes with the following: ✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi ✔ Self Check-In (Smart Lock) ✔ Air Conditioning ✔ Heating ✔ Washer/Dryer ✔ Iron/Board ✔ Free Parking ★ Extra Amenities ★ ✔ Sauna ★ Outdoor Amenities ★ ✔ Fire pit ✔ BBQ We will be accessible 24/7 for our guests via phone, text, or the Airbnb app. Expect a quick and prompt response. We give our guests space but are available for every inquiry. Most of the time we will not be available to meet with guests but don't hesitate to contact us. Contact us now so we can begin arranging your perfect vacation! Meaford is a four-season playground that has it all: great live theatre and concerts, fresh local food, unique shopping, nature at your doorstep, recreational activities, a beautiful harbour and waterfront campground, and so much more. We are home to Meaford Hall - a restored 330-seat theatre, concert and cinema venue - plus unique boutiques, delicious eateries, and services of all kinds. Just a few minutes out of the downtown core you'll find acres of rolling countryside, charming historic villages, secluded beaches and unspoiled natural areas. The views are amazing, the people are friendly, and the opportunities are endless. It’s all happening, right here in Meaford. We recommend you arrive in a car as it will allow you to explore and enjoy the beautiful Meaford area. As you already know, we offer a free parking spot. ★ Meaford is proudly a LGBTQ+ friendly town! ★ ★ COVID-19 SANITIZATION ★ Health, safety, and well-being of our guests are of utmost importance. For this reason, we use a thorough cleaning process after each check-out. ★ PET-FRIENDLY HOME ★ Bring your furry friends along for an exciting vacation. They'll enjoy and run around the spacious backyard while you relax on the comfy patio. ★ NO SMOKING INSIDE ★ Please refrain from smoking inside the home! Any smoking evidence will result in a fee for odour removal and furniture cleaning. ★ NO PARTIES/EVENTS ★ We kindly ask you to treat our home as your own to preserve its pristine condition for future guests and your return visits. ★ NOISE MONITORING ★ To ensure you have a wonderful stay, we’ve equipped this home with a Minut sensor. It monitors noise (but does not record sound), occupancy, temperature and humidity, helping us keep our home and our neighbourhood safe, healthy and comfortable. It notifies us if it gets too loud, to ensure all guests have a pleasant stay and our neighbours are not disturbed. ★ GUIDEBOOKS ★ We take being good hosts seriously, and we are proud "Hostfully Hosts." This means when you stay with us, we will email you a Hostfully guidebook link. The guidebook contains all the essential information about your stay, as well as provide recommendations for things to do in the surrounding areas. It's easy to navigate, and if you are out and about, you can access it from your phone. Thank you very much for your understanding. - 6 guests maximum. No additional guests not on the reservation are allowed on the property. Thank you for respecting this! - No parties or events - Smoking is not allowed indoors. Please smoke outside while enjoying the fresh air. - As part of your cleaning fee, we are able to dispose of 3 full sized garbage/recycling bags. You will need to ensure your garbage & recyclables are split into separate clear bags (provided) of a) garbage, b) cans/plastic/glass, c) fiber/paper, e) beer/liquor beverage containers. For every additional bag of garbage/recycling there is an additional charge of $20/bag in order to arrange for additional garbage removal. Additionally if your garbage and recycling is not sorted properly and requires additional handling to meet municipality dump requirements we will need to charge an additional $10/bag. - To help keep the space clean, we are a no-shoes household. Please remove your shoes immediately after entering the house - Please lock the door when you leave the house unattended - Please turn off lights when you are finished in a space/room. Let’s be energy conscious together! - The house plumbing runs to a septic system on the property. Please only flush toilet paper down the toilet. - Loud music is not permitted outside as per the municipality by-law.