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Family and Friend Gateway to Sunshine city

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Escape to a peaceful retreat at this spacious and bright home in Orillia, Canada. Enjoy fishing and boating on both Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching, or take a short stroll to the nearby Water Splash on Tudhope Park. Downtown Orillia is just 5 minutes away by car.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family and Friend Gateway to Sunshine city

Welcome to Sunshine city, we are located in Orillia, Canada, situated in a quiet residential neighbourhood. The Water Spash on Tudhope Park are just a short stroll away - The perfect location for relaxing and playing. Downtown Orillia and and HWY 11 is 5 minutes drive. Spacious and bright clean home for you to relax and retreat with family and friends. Enjoy fishing and boating on both Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching.

Every house has its own custom and rules, please observe and apply while you are staying in the property.
House Rules:
No pets
No Smoking
No Shoes in the house, indoor sandals are provided in the closet
No Parties, neighbors can call police if disturbed
No Loud Noise after 10pm to respect quiet residential neighborhood (City of Orillia restrict rule)
Please wash all DIRTY dishes, there are dishwasher soap under the sink
Kept the place clean and tidy
No outside visitors, no overnight guests without previous approval from your host
Additional fee for extra guess, 20/person/night
Maximum guests staying in the house are 10 people.
Do not engage in illegal activities anywhere on the property
If you break/damage something, please let me know and arrange for its replacement/repair
Do not leave any food out that will attract uninvited pests

Property manager

Lenny

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family and Friend Gateway to Sunshine City Orillia
Family and Friend Gateway to Sunshine City Private vacation home

About the area

Located in Orillia, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Leacock Museum and Orillia Museum of Art & History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Couchiching Golf and Country Club and Hawk Ridge Golf and Country Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orillia Community Centre Arena or Barrie Speedway. With kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Orillia, ON

What's nearby

  • Tudhope Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Couchiching - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Orillia Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Couchiching Beach Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Casino Rama - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Washago Station - 19 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family and Friend Gateway to Sunshine city pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family and Friend Gateway to Sunshine city?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family and Friend Gateway to Sunshine city?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family and Friend Gateway to Sunshine city located?

Located in the city centre, this Orillia holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 1 mile (2 km) of Tudhope Park, Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Leacock Museum and Couchiching Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Family and Friend Gateway to Sunshine city Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sister Reunion

Ideal location in a city we love to visit. Close to downtown and favorite spots. Great for walking near the lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marg F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

The location was close to family we have in the area and the space was roomy and welcoming. We enjoyed sitting outdoors a few evenings and there was enough comfortable seating inside for our group. Overall we were quite pleased with the accommodations and would recommend them to others visiting the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orillia retreat

Everything was as described. We were happy with all the amenities and the response time on questions was very quick and positive. Lenny is a great Host and we would happily stay again when in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orillia Stay

The house was very clean with everything we needed. The kitchen was well-stocked although we could have used a cutting board and some oven mitts. There were plenty of towels and pillows. The beds were comfortable and the house very cozy. We just wanted to mention that the owner should check the gazebo as two of the bars are bent. Thank you very much.

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family setup

We were four couples attending a wedding and getting ready at the same time, therefore a mirror in each bedroom would have made getting ready easier ( simply a suggestion). 2) the basement bedroom was cold, perhaps an extra blanket or throw could be available 3) perhaps the front screen door should be looked into. 4) the back yard is very accommodating but looks abandoned (could use a tender loving touch) Other than the above, everything was A+ These comments are not intended to be criticism, but merely to inform. We would not hesitate to recommend the place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Sharan M R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip to gather with family

The properties bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen and general living space were all clean and the space was very comfortable. The below are some things we noted that are small things that could take it to the next level. This property is tired. Simple easy things that could improve it are: fixing the front screen door (screen and latch), nicer water glasses, put shelf paper in the cupboards, replace soap dispensers when they are dirty (downstairs bathroom), extra blankets available in each bedroom, pillow options, mirrors in the upstairs bedrooms, washcloths, anti-slip mat in the upstairs bathtub and a clean floor mat at the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion

Our stay was very comfortable and the house is very well equipped. The only thing lacking was a comforter for the pull out sofa. We were a group of 9. The kitchen was too small for our group but fortunately we did no cooking other than reheating. W Instead we took advantage of the many offerings to be found in Orillia including Mariposa Market, Tre Sorelle and Wilkie's Bakery. Planning our stay using the VRBO website was user friendly and a complete resource with photos and information, so no unexpected complications or confusion about our choice. We all had a wonderful experience with both the VRBO and the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kristina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orillia Stay

Our stay was great, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tania R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat guest

we were very happy to stay at Lenny‘s property for a second time. We stayed there last year and loved everything about it, so we were very happy when it was going to be available to stay at this year as well. And we also hope to be going back again in the future. Thank you so much Lenny!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Scott V., Sarasota, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Attend Family Wedding

Location was very convenient to venue and family. The home was clean and very suitable for a family of four. Disappointed not to find cable TV, but was able to stream.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was good and clean. Lots of space, and a homely feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean R., London, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!!

Place was exactly as advertised! Very clean and welcoming. Lenny was responsive and check in was super easy. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I Like everything about the property, this was , what I was looking for. Location is great and close to everything. I will come back again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M., Brampton, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

would definitely book again!

me and my friends thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lenny’s property. it comfortably fit all of us and the home was beautiful. Lenny was easy to communicate with and the area was beautiful. if we’re ever in Orillia again I will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Orillia

Very good experience. Nice, clean, comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie F., Timmins ON Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's getaway

Clean, comfortable, safe and central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tania R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Visit

We finally were able to plan a trip to the Orillia area to see our son after over a year. We were so glad to have chosen this property to stay at. Lenny was great to deal with. The house had everything we could have needed and the backyard was beyond our expectations. We can't wait to stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anaheeta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really good

Had a blast with my friends at this property, everything was as expected :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sneha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Comfortable Stay

We had a wonderful stay at Lenny's and she is an excellent host. The place was very clean and its at a very nice neighborhood and close to everything. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot and location

For our family vacation it was everything we wanted. Close to the beach, spacious layout and backyard. My daughter loved the swing set which was an added bonus. Lenny was quick to reply with any questions. Worthwhile stay for anyone looking for accommodations
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abigail K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Close to the lake, really cozy place! We found it super convenient to get everywhere from!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

JUAN I., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property un a nice area

I recommend this property specially for families. Nice neighbourhood, nice town. Everything was nice and Lenny is an excelent host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo E. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Confort away from home

Great place and for big family with everything you need and a great landlord to communicate with if you have any concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant winter stay in Orillia

Nice stay, walked down to the lake. Watched ice fishing, did some tobogganing. The house was clean and great, everything in order and all the basics covered.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020