Title: The Discovery Retreat: Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Firepit, BBQ, Sauna, Game Room Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Discovery Retreat: Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Firepit, BBQ, Sauna, Game Room Holiday home in Penetanguishene ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119112400/119112319/7a81e4a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119112400/119112319/e5661805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119112400/119112319/9678725d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119112400/119112319/1a82bfe3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119112400/119112319/1eb029a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Discovery Retreat: Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Firepit, BBQ, Sauna, Game Room provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 6 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Discovery Retreat: Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Firepit, BBQ, Sauna, Game Room Welcome to The Discovery Retreat. Nestled amidst 100-year-old trees in the historic town of Penetanguishene, our cozy wooden cottage offers serenity and charm. Wake up to breathtaking views of the forest from your bedroom window. Relax in our large hot tub and a heated 600sqft pool, overlooking the tranquil discovery bay and vibrant sunset hues. Watch the night sky huddled up by the fire pit. Choose from our extensive collection of indoor games for a cozy night in. Your perfect retreat awaits! POOL OPENS MAY 5, 2025! NO LOUD PARTIES ALLOWED Our house is not ideal for loud parties. We have a quiet neighbourhood with very strict by-laws around noise and garbage, so we enforce a no party policy during your stay. Get togethers are welcome as long as it's done in a respectful way towards our community. Thank you for your understanding. Please note we are doing some renovations around the house, so you might see some construction material tucked away. The house and all it's amenities are 100% safe and available during your stay! Welcome to our large 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom, child friendly oasis with two fireplaces (1 gas, 1 electric), BBQ, gas fire pit, heated swimming pool (open in summer months only) and a hot tub; everything you need for a restful, fun vacation or work from home experience. Great open spaces for dining or lounging with lots of natural light highlighting many beautiful views, comfy bedrooms, and LED tv with Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime, and dozens of board games. 3-in-1 dining table that converts to a ping pong and pool table, foosball table and an air hockey table! Reliable high speed internet. Loads of parking for everyone in your family! 1.5 hours from Toronto GTA. Level 1 EV Charger with SAE-J1772 plug available on-site. Let us know if you need it in advance so we can make it accessible. MULTI-NIGHT DISCOUNT: Reach out to us if you're staying multiple nights and we will try our best based on availability and time of year to provide a discounted rate for longer stays. THINGS TO KNOW: We sometimes stay in the adjacent unit, but we won't bother you or use any of the amenities available to you. But if you need anything do let us know and we will be happy to help! LIABILITY WAIVER: You understand that staying on our property is at your own risk and that special risks may be involved with swimming, walking, hiking and staying on our property. You accept full responsibility for any bodily injury that may arise from any activity while staying on our property. You agree to be fully and solely responsible for any accidents you may incur to either yourself or other guests on the property. If you are traveling with a pet, damage caused to the property or physical damage to other guests by said pet is your responsibility. You understand the risks discussed above and agree that you will assume all responsibility for yourself and for the consequences of those in your party. You agree to waive any claim whatsoever against us, the hosts, for accidents or claims arising from hiking or staying on this property. All Airbnb Guests in your party acknowledge and agree that they have read and understand this waiver and they acknowledge that confirming below constitutes a binding and enforceable contract between Airbnb Guests (you) and Airbnb Host (me) SWIMMING POOL AND HOT TUB WAIVER: By reserving with us and proceeding to stay at our property, all parties agree to the following terms for the use of the swimming pool, swimming pool areas, hot tub, and any floatation devices. This applies to all the guests who will be visiting the property as part of the original booking, as well as any additional occupants invited by the original booker with or without the express consent of the property owner(s). Guest understands use of swimming pool, hot tub and the swimming pool area is at Guest’s own risk and that special risks may be involved in using the swimming pool, hot tub, swimming pool areas around the pool (concrete floors, etc.), and floatation devices. Guest accepts full responsibility for any bodily injury arising from use of the swimming pool, swimming pool areas & hot tub, floatation devices, and holds owner harmless. Guest understands there are potential dangers the swimming pool, hot tub, swimming pool area, and floatation devices may present to children who are not carefully supervised, as well as the danger to any person using the swimming pool, hot tub, swimming pool area, and floatation devices if a person has health risks, or using while intoxicated or using any kind of drugs or medication, or pregnant. Guest agrees to explain these risks to all guests at the property and to be fully and solely responsible for any accidents guests may incur. Guest agrees to verify entry and exit doors to Pool House is locked at all times. Guest understands the risks discussed above and agrees that Guest will assume all responsibility for any other Guest and any others for the consequences of those risks. Guest agrees to waive any claim whatsoever against owner for accidents or claims arising from guests’ use of the swimming pool, hot tub, swimming pool areas, and any floatation devices. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74250000/74248600/74248542/453a1d60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Georgian Bay gem, heated pool! Hot tub, close to trails & lake Midland - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=74248542&PinnedHotelID=74248542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109010000/109009200/109009111/68396067.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Georgian Bay Cottage - Hot Tub + Sauna + Fire-pit + More! Victoria Harbour - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=109009111&PinnedHotelID=109009111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111360000/111359100/111359078/4ea49684.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Up to 40% SALE Near-Skiing-Mount Gorgeous Cottage Victoria Harbour - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews £210 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=111359078&PinnedHotelID=111359078&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110623000/110622988/359a834d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### \*NEW\* Breathtaking Estate in Tiny | Hot tub | Pool | Sleeps 22+ | Beach Nearby Tiny - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=110622988&PinnedHotelID=110622988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22610000/22602700/22602628/60742899.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A luxurious villa nestled along the bay upon a rock , breathtaking sunset views Georgian Bay - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 8.8 Excellent 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=22602628&PinnedHotelID=22602628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107902500/107902444/08b02d70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 6-bdrm luxury, modern house with lake view in cottage country, Ontario Victoria Harbour - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=107902444&PinnedHotelID=107902444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63945700/63945673/5f733207.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Georgian Bay Cottage- Hot Tub/Sauna/Trail/Run/Bike/Swim//Marina! Waubaushene - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=63945673&PinnedHotelID=63945673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105460000/105455100/105455089/29455066.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to HoneyScape - Newly Renovated 5 Bedroom Cottage Port Severn - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=105455089&PinnedHotelID=105455089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82740000/82736700/82736698/043dfa5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious -Custom Build Lakehouse-strtt-2025-158 Tiny - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=82736698&PinnedHotelID=82736698&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93300000/93292000/93291921/b20fbdaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandals of Kawaja TINY - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=93291921&PinnedHotelID=93291921&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 19 ### 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 Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.778606,-79.92528&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kuipG%7EkyfN%3FU%3FU%3FU%40W%40S%3FW%40S%40W%40SBU%40UBU%40UBUBSBUBUDSBSDUDSBUFQDUDSDSFSFSDQFSFSFQHQFQFQHSFQHOHQHQHOHOJOHOJOHOJMJOJMJOHKLMJMJMLKJKLKJKLKLKLIJKLILGLINILGLILGNELGNELGLENENCLENENCLCNCNALCNANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNDNBLDNDLFNDLFLDNFLHLFLHNHJFLHLJLHLJJJLJLJJJLLJJJLJLJJJNJLJNJLHNJNHNJNHNHNHPHPFNHPHRFPFPFPHRFPFRDPFRDRFRDRDTDPDTDRBTDRBRDTBT%40RBTBTBT%40T%40TBR%40V%3FR%40V%40R%3FV%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FVAT%3FTATAT%3FTATCTATARCVCRCTATCRETCRETCRERETERETERGPERGREPGRGPIRGRGPGPIPIPGPINIPIPILKPINKNILKNKLKLKNKLKLKLKJMLKJMJMJKHMJMJMHMHKHOFMHMHMFOFMFMFODMDOFMDOBODMBODM%40OBOBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOCMAOEOCMEOCOEMGMEOEMGOGMGMGMIOIMGMIMIKIMKMIMKKKMKKKMMKKKMMMIMKOKMKMKOIMKOIOKQIMIQIQIOIQGQIQGQGQISGQGSGSEQGSGSEQESEUGSCUESESCSEUCUCSCUCUASCWASCUAUAUAU%3FUAUAU%3FU%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=f1lN3STJ8ypkh5sUrwDN5g9nP14=) Penetanguishene, ON #### What's nearby - Penetanguishene Rotary Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Discovery Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles - Midland Golf and Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Little Lake Park - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles - Ste-Marie among the Hurons - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cafe Kittyhawk - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Boathouse Eatery - ‬8 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Discovery Retreat: Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Firepit, BBQ, Sauna, Game Room pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Discovery Retreat: Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Firepit, BBQ, Sauna, Game Room? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Discovery Retreat: Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Firepit, BBQ, Sauna, Game Room? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Discovery Retreat: Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Firepit, BBQ, Sauna, Game Room located? > Situated in Penetanguishene, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Penetanguishene Rotary Park Trailhead, Penetanguishene Rotary Park and Discovery Harbour. Lake Huron and Georgian Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Discovery Retreat: Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Firepit, BBQ, Sauna, Game Room Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.