Spacious\/Family Friendly! Lake View! close to Beach & Downtown 5-night min avail
About this house rental
Nestled in Toronto, this attractive house for $430 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Relax to the sounds of the waves from this stylish Toronto home located on a quiet dead end street right across from Lake Ontario. Contact host for short term availability. This property is very accessible to the cities waterfront walking and biking trail. This hidden enclave of historical and unique family homes, on the Scarborough Bluffs, is only 20 minutes from downtown and 10 mins. to the Film District. The property is 3500 sq. feet, and is decorated in a sleek comfortable modern decor. It offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a 4th powder room. Hardwood floors gleam throughout the main level and many windows and French doors, offer lots of natural light. This property offers self-check-in and keyless entry and is professionally cleaned and sanitized between changeovers. If you are looking for a shorter term please contact the owner. The main levels' floor plan allows for a perfect expansive entertainment area while still accommodating gatherings that are more intimate. A designer French bistro style kitchen with an enormous 10-foot granite island is the hub of the main floor living area. The new kitchen is equipped with a 36” gas five burner stove/oven, built in microwave, double door fridge and 5 comfortable leather stools surrounding the island lit by 2 chandeliers. Adjacent to the kitchen is a expansive family room with soaring two story ceilings ,a gas fireplace flanked by two couches, and 2 sets of french doors exiting to the landscaped gardens. The main floor laundry area leads to the double attached garage. The second level has 4 Bedrooms and 2 baths. Enter the Master wing through french doors into the huge (over 500 square feet) suite offering southerly seasonal lake views from three huge windows. The vaulted ceilings, king sized bed, flat screened TV and chaise lounger create a relaxing retreat. A palatial 5-piece en-suite with separate his and her sinks, sunken 2 person Jacuzzi tub, glass shower enclose, separate toilet room and ample vanity space create a prefect spa like space. The second bedroom has a queen bed, and faces the lake from the turret style wrap around windows. The back bedroom has one twin bed and a queen bed, and a large window looking over the garden. A second queen bed is in the 3rd large bright bedroom. The huge open concept lower level is the perfect spot to host a game day party. It offers a 8 seater oak bar complete with double stainless steel sink, full size stainless steel fridge and all necessary glasses and accessories. The bar adjoins the entertainment area with a 50” flat screen TV. The spectacular floor to ceiling muskoka granite gas fireplace adds ambiance to this entertainment area. A 5th bedroom and a modern 4 piece bath are also located on the lower level. From the house you can exit through two sets of glass french doors to the backyard retreat and step onto the wood deck that expands the entire length of the house. Descend two steps to the flagstone patio where chairs and loungers await. Beyond the patio’s two arbours lies a romantic garden oasis with a canopy of towering maples and evergreens providing dappled shade for the many perennial flowerbed , bird baths, gazebo, large muskoka granite boulders,and willow seating area. Tucked into a back pocket is a splendid custom built swing set even the adults will enjoy swinging on and a cute garden house for storage. A safe and secure fenced backyard is ideal for children to play happily or a terrific area to view the multitude of birds that frequent the properties along the migratory path of Lake Ontario. The front of the home is landscaped with evergreen and flowering shrubs and a lovely veranda. Relax under the spacious covered gazebo on the white wicker rocking chairs surrounding the 4 seater table.The home has a 5 car driveway and a double garage with 4 bikes and recreational equipment available. There is no need to stock the kitchen on arrival. Pantry items such as olive oil, mustard and vinegars are already in the kitchen. Toiletries, linens, towels, shampoos, and soaps are provided for your stay. There are also first aid kits and other supplies provided. A high chair and crib are provided. Ample free parking. Recreation and Amenities close by: Parks trails and ravines abound. Step out the front door and you are on Toronto’s Water Front Trail which stretches along Lake Ontario from the Niagara-on –the -Lake region to the St. Lawrence River. Four mountain bikes are provided in the attached garage for your enjoyment to explore the trail and discover the hidden beauty of Toronto’s waterfront. The Birchmount Community Centre and Variety Village are both a block or two away and offer fitness facilities, large indoor pools and many activities for adults and children all year long. Scarborough Arts Council’s gallery is at the end of the street , as well as Rosetta McClean Park. This 23 acre formal garden has spectacular views of the lake, gorgeous gardens/ old growth trees and is a bird watchers mecca. A farmers market opens in the summer on weekends and a small shopping area with restaurants, coffee shops and stores are all within a minutes’ walk. Within a kilometre are several grocery stores and retail shops. Public transit is available a block up the street providing convenient access to the subway or street cars.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Toronto
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(50 Reviews)
5.0
We were a family of 7 and stayed in Jim’s place for 6 weeks. It’s a beautiful home with a wonderful backyard and accommodated all of us comfortably. Jim was a very responsive host who made sure the stay was worry-free. Overall, I highly recommend this place for families and for longer stays.
5.0
Great place and a responsive host
We were a family of 7 and stayed in Jim’s place for 6 weeks. It’s a beautiful home with a wonderful backyard and accommodated all of us comfortably. Jim was a very responsive host who made sure the stay was worry-free. Overall, I highly recommend this place for families and for longer stays.
5.0
Nice time at Birch Cliff home
My family and I stayed here for 5 weeks while I was working in Toronto. When we arrived we were quarantined for 2 weeks, and the house provided ample space and a huge backyard. My almost two year old loved the swing set and large deck space as well as green grass he could play soccer in. Completely fenced in and lots of privacy. The bottom floor of the house also had toys and an extra refrigerator and we could watch Disney+ on the big flat screen. The main floor of the house had a huge open floor plan. The kitchen had all of the amenities we needed and we could cook and BBQ on the deck. Plenty of indoor and outdoor eating spaces. The washer and dryer and laundry room was perfect as well. The upstairs had four bedrooms and two bathrooms. We were able to utilize one as my office and it came with a desk and chair. The master bedroom is very large and also had a flat screen TV. We really enjoyed our time here as a family. Once we were out of quarantine, we were just a very short drive to the beaches neighborhood, which is very walkable and has a large park for my son. Great coffee shops and ice cream parlors. We went often. The house is also walkable to a very large park overlooking the lake. The house doesn’t have a view really, as it’s behind a row of houses that line the lake, but occasional glimpses and a short walk provides better views. We definitely recommend the home.I would confirm if the hot tub was fully working. It didn’t heat up on its own, so we filled it with hot water a couple of times. And the upstairs jacuzzi tub worked except for the shower nozzle. The dishwasher is finicky, but ultimately worked the whole time. Definitely just pandemic nuisances that will probably resolve when handymen can enter homes comfortably again.
5.0
Nice
2.5
Nice
4.0
Lovely house, lovely area
Wonderful, well cared for and cosy home with great facilities and everything you could possibly need for a great stay. Beautiful areas to visit very nearby and hosts super helpful and friendly. I highly recommend.
5.0
Beautiful home with lots of room.
We spent 14 days there and look forward to returning. The home is spacious and comfortable with a fully stocked kitchen, living room, huge dining area, plenty of bedrooms and a beautiful deck and backyard. The downstairs den with full restaurant-type bar and huge sectional sofa and large flat screen TV is a great indoor space for evenings and gatherings with friends. The owner and his wife couldn’t have been more welcoming and delightful to deal with. We had everything we needed and then some. Highly recommended!!!
5.0
Beautiful home! Fabulous for a gathering of up to 10 people.
Jim came to our rescue on the eve of our travel when a property we had booked in November was canceled.
Within minutes of booking Fallingbrook, we had a contract delivered and signed.
The house is spacious and we loved the huge island in the kitchen, as well as the large adjacent dining room, with tables to seat 14.
We felt comfortable and welcomed.
5.0
Excellent getaway!
My family (me, husband, 2 kids, dog) stayed here during a trip to Toronto. The house was clean, so avoid, and met all our needs. The fenced in back yard was Pete the first our dog, and we enjoyed the hot tub even while it was snowing! The house is very near to walking trails along the water, of which we took advantage. If dining in, it’s easy to cook it get take out. The short drive into the city for attractions (20-25 minutes) was no problem and worth it to have the space of the house and yard. The owner was quick to respond when needed. We recommend the house and would stay again if in the area.
4.0
Comfortable home away from home
We enjoyed our week long stay at this property in November 2019. We were in Toronto for my son's wedding and not a holiday so my comments speak to the practical aspects of the home, though I am sure if visiting in the summer months it would only be that much better. The owners were extremely responsive in all respects and I likely had more questions than the average renter.
The backyard looks like it would be a little wonderland in the summer time and it felt like a little retreat into nature back there!
The home is comfortable and well-loved. We had all the space we needed for visiting family. We had some issues with one of the kitchen sinks and using the dishwasher but with the help of the owner found a way to manage. I would imagine this would be sorted out for future renters.
This is a great home for large families or groups.
5.0
Couldn't have asked for more.
The home was clean, well stocked & perfect for our needs attending a family wedding. Jim was super accommodating and very responsive. Only disappointment was despite a few tries and further instructions from Jim we could not get the hot tub to heat up.
5.0
great place to stay
We had a wonderful time at the property, and enjoyed having the hot tub as an added bonus! There is plenty of space for people to sit at the dining room table. The kitchen is nicely updated, although a conversion chart on Celsius to Fahrenheit would be nice for the oven. Also, a quick start guide for the oven would be nice (you have to turn on the timer for the oven to begin heating). Otherwise, we greatly enjoyed our stay, and communication with Jim was easy and quick.
5.0
Simply the best in Toronto
The house is great for a family or larger group. Fully equipt kitchen, great quiet neighborhood, beautiful flower park closeby and the owner is wonderful to work with.
5.0
Absolutely Loved It!
The owner was very responsive and communicative. He visited the property and though I was out at the time he met with the family to check in our stay the first to ever do so in the years my family and I have rented through VRBO. Two slight, very minor, drawbacks are the internet service was a bit spotty and only two televisions on the property. If I could give the home and neighborhood six(6) stars I would, loved it! I highly recommend this property.
4.0
A great location that served us well.
The home was large with lots of character. The back yard was so much fun to relax in, and for the kids to play hide and seek
5.0
Family vacation
We enjoyed our stay in Toronto. Jim’s home was very nice. There were only 6 of us , so there was way more than enough room. All the beds were comfortable. The kitchen had everything necessary to prepare meals. The girls loved the hot tub. The description said downtown was about 20 minutes away with the horrible traffic it always took us at least 35 minutes but there was a lot of construction. The only thing we were not happy with was the internet , it was extremely slow. Everything else was awesome! We had a lot of fun riding the bikes in the neighborhood, that was very nice to offer the guests use of the bikes .
5.0
Absolutely wonderful
Myself and a group of friends rented this property at the end of May and we were not disappointed. As soon as we entered the house we were all in awe! It is beautiful, spacious and well kept.
We loved the main lounge/kitchen area as this is where we spent most of our times just hanging out and enjoying the views into the garden. All rooms are spacious and comfortable, - it really felt like a home away from home!
We used the provided bikes to go cycling around the neighbourhood - one of the highlights of our stay as the area is beautiful. We also thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub as well as hosting a game night in the bar area downstairs.
Jim and Linda were very attentive and answered any questions we had promptly! Honestly, if you are thinking of booking this property then do it - you won't be disappointed.
5.0
Stunning Reunion Place for the Immediate Family
As an American who did four years’ grad work at University of Toronto, Toronto’s my favorite city in N. America. And Scarborough Bluffs is one of my favorite places in Toronto. So I was delighted when my wife, Susan, suggested this lovely home on Springbank for celebrating my 75th bday. It exceeded expectations. Spacious, gracious, and full of light, with a front porch and back patio that feed long conversations, a kitchen for serious cooks like our family, and a huge dining room that easily accommodates over 12. Plenty of easy parking in the driveway. And Jim, the owner, was attentive and friendly without being obtrusive. We’d definitely come back.
5.0
Wonderful!!!☺️
My guest have left as of yesterday and what a wonderful experience they had at this beautiful house. My guests said their stay was just like if they were at their own homes . Once again big thanks to Jim for letting us stay in this very beautiful house!!!😃�
5.0
Stunning home, beautiful location
We came for a family wedding and reunion, traveling together with our children and grandchildren. Every need that we had was met including furniture for the baby and toys for the little ones. Jim was a very attentive host and we can't thank him enough for the use of his beautiful home. We look forward to staying here again should we be traveling with a group again!
5.0
Great family holiday home
This home was very well appointed, 20 mins drive from downtown and easy access to the road network. Home was stunning, we had an active holiday but we spent a few days of our break just enjoying the house and everything in it. There are bikes in the garage that we were able to cycle down to the woods and parks. Lake view out of some windows and close enough to supermarkets to go food shopping. Jim, the host, was very helpful and quick to respond to even my most trivial enquiries. Kids enjoyed the hot tub and hanging out in the basement. The master bedroom was more like a suite - large and spacious. We are already discussing our next trip back and staying at this lovely home. Thank you Jim for allowing us to stay in this incredible accommodation.
4.0
Great location and lots of room
We loved our stay in this lovely peaceful home! The house has such charm, from the front and back porches to the lovely landscaped backyard. The location is very convenient and the kitchen is well stocked and easy to navigate, large enough for a few people to help out with the cooking. Jim was incredibly responsive to any questions I had. A lovely property.
5.0
Very spacious! We loved the hot tub! Would go again. Thank you Jim
We arrived on Halloween. There was Canadian candy on the dining room table for us! There was seven of us staying there while we attended an international conference. The beds were comfortable with ample amount of pillows. Kitchen was gorgeous. We absolutely loved this home away from home.
5.0
Excellent home for a large family or anyone who would like the all comforts of home.
The picture on the web depicts the beauty of this home very well but once you step on the porch, put the fire place on and gaze out into the beautiful garden, you are on vacation. My husband and I were traveling with our adult children their spouses and our grandkids. Lots of room and then some for our party of 9. The full functioning kitchen made meals and gatherings fun. We enjoyed the waterfront trail, access to parks by walking and using the bikes in the garage. We loved everything and look forward to a return visit.
5.0
Beautiful luxury home in idyllic setting
This house was even better than the photos.
Approaching the house is a wonderful veranda and relaxing space to sit.
The entrance hall to the house is wide and perfect for arrival and organising!
The downstairs is a beautiful open plan layout with kitchen, dining area and lounge space. The open staircase leads both to the downstairs lower ground basement area, which is practically self contained with a bedroom, bathroom and bar! There is a large lounge space here too with large TV and sofa, perfect if you want to divide a large group or relax together. There is also an upright piano alongside the huge dining table that can seat 14 people.
We mainly used the open plan reception on the ground floor as it had ample space and was very light leading to the magnificent garden. The garden is well landscaped with several areas including decking, a kids play area and beautiful mature planted area with metal decorative arches. There is a huge hot tub too which was amazing.
The bedrooms were lovely, most notably the large master ensuite which was the epitome of luxury. A huge jacuzzi bathtub,a separate walk in shower and toilet in separate cubicle. The bedroom was large and light with huge TV and bureau. The wardrobe was sufficient but we could have done with a bit more space.
There is another family bathroom upstairs on this floor along with 3 further double bedrooms, 2 have double beds, the other a double bed and single too.
There is an additional toilet on ground floor along with a large utility room.
The house is fully equipped right down to foil and basic condiments.
This is definitely a well maintained and kitted out home. The area is quiet and safe right next to the Scarborough bluffs and easy to get to by car. Public transport is more cumbersome but not impossible. Uber was relatively easy, just plan 15 minutes ahead if you need one to make sure they come to get you on time.
Overall a wonderful stay, a relaxed home in luxury interiors and surroundings which will make for a wonderful vacation .
We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Toronto?
The average price for a rental in Toronto is $119 per night. This rental is $311 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spacious\/Family Friendly! Lake View! close to Beach & Downtown 5-night min avail. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Spacious\/Family Friendly! Lake View! close to Beach & Downtown 5-night min avail. Enjoy the water!
Is Spacious\/Family Friendly! Lake View! close to Beach & Downtown 5-night min avail pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Spacious\/Family Friendly! Lake View! close to Beach & Downtown 5-night min avail?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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