The Morhaven-A Luxe Winter Oasis

Entire cabin in South Bruce Peninsula, Canada

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Larry
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

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Tucked away across from the shore of Lake Huron, nestled within a serene conservation area, The Morhaven provides a private, quiet, & nurturing space to unwind. Begin your day with a peaceful hike through our serene forest. Head to the beach (2 min drive) for a swim. Unwind with a soothing sauna & saltwater spa. As evening falls, paddle the tranquil waters, watching our world-class sunsets. End your night by the crackling campfire, under a starlit sky. Perfectly situated to explore The Bruce.

The space
Features:

PRINCIPLE BEDROOM (main floor)
Luxurious wood crafted bed
Au Lit feather topper
Au Lit linens
Canadian Hutterite down duvet
Down-filled pillows
Clawfoot tub
Ensuite with shower & entrance to hot tub area
Bath salts & body wash
Bath & spa towels
Dimmable lighting
Ceiling fan

GUEST BEDROOM (upper level)
Luxurious wood crafted queen bed
Au Lit feather topper
Au Lit linens
Canadian Hutterite down duvet
Down-filled pillows
Door to balcony overlooking back of property
Closet
Portable fan
Next to bathroom

GUEST BEDROOM (upper level)
Antique comfortable double bed
Closet & chest of drawers
Portable fan
Next to bathroom

UPPER LEVEL BATHROOM
Sink, toilet, spacious shower

KITCHEN
Fully equipped kitchen
Drip coffee maker
Bodum
Kettle
Vita-mix
Spices & condiments
Toaster
Microwave
Dishwasher
Lakeview

DINING AREA
Harvest table
Dimmable lighting
Lakeview

LOFT
Dedicated workspace
Library
Futon couch
Open-concept overlooking dining area and also living room
Lakeview

MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
Starlink Wifi
Sonos sound system
Apple TV
Board games

OUTDOORS
Salt water hot tub
Wood fired sauna
BBQ with propane
Lighted outdoor dining area
Firepit
Horseshoe pit with horseshoes
Wrap-around deck
2 x kayaks (with a cart), paddles & 2 adult life jackets (access to lake across the road)
2 pair adult snowshoes
6 acres of trails on the property (trailhead behind the garage) that continues onto the surrounding 800 acres of conservation area
Lakeview
Access to Lake Huron across the road
Howdenvale Beach a short walk or bike ride
Large driveway for multiple vehicles, seadoo & boat trailers & snowmobiles!

Laundry provided

We try to keep this a scent free house as much as possible. Our cleaning products are under the kitchen sink and laundry room cupboard. Bounce sheets, fabric softener or Febreze type products are not permitted . It is impossible to get these chemicals out after they have been used.

South Bruce Municipal Short Term Rental Lic # 1009-2025

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire property for walks, hikes and snow shoeing and can access the trails through the conservation areas behind and in front of the property. They kayaks are for guest use.
The garage/loft above garage is not.

The property is only occupied by the guests. No other people or guests will be onsite.

Other things to note
Max # of guests on property is 6. This is a Municipality licensing requirement.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed

What this place offers

Lake view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 78 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 217 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

South Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
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Neighborhood highlights

The Morhaven is a wilderness retreat located along Lake Huron in The municipality of South Bruce Peninsula.

1 hour drive to Tobermory
20 minutes to Sauble Beach
20 minute drive to Wiarton
35 minutes to Southampton
45 minutes to Owen Sound
1 hour 20 to Blue Mountain

ONLINE RESOURCES
Southbrucepeninsula .com -Select Explore and Play and then “menu”
Explorethebruce .com
Alltrails App (the Airbnb of trails)

Always check hours of operation, especially during low season or with covid restrictions

Groceries, LCBO, & Beer Stores are found in Sauble, Wiarton, Southampton and Port Elgin.

By the Bay General Store is located 10 min north (by car) and has basics, LCBO, ice, ice cream, take-out & fuel,

DOG INFO
Dogs are not allowed on Sauble beach.
Red Bay, Howdenvale & Lonely Island Beaches allow leashed dogs
There's an off leash dog park about 10 minutes away in Oliphant on Sauble Falls PKWY on the right.

Sauble Beach Pet Hospital is at 516 Sauble Falls PKWY.
422-3164
Wiarton Animal Hospital is at 10177 Hwy 6.
534-1910

SAUBLE EATS
The Wellness Refinery (healthy treats, smoothies, smoothie bowls)
Pizza-Laszlo's
Bakery-Luscious
HeyDays (part of the famous June Hotel)
Solas Grill, Smashed Burgers, 1858 Ceasar Bar & Clementines all located at the beach
Channings -Chinese take out
Butcher-North Sauble Meats N More

WIARTON EATS
Green Door Cafe
Dockside Willies
One Life Health and Wellness for gluten free lunches
Howell's Fish is a very popular spot to pick up fresh fish
Sullivan's Butcher Shop
Solways Farm Market & Bakery

SOUTHAMPTON EATS
Rm 757
Walker House (very popular)
Thai Cuisine

PORT ELGIN EATS
Rosinas Italian
Wismer House

OWENSOUND EATS
Caseros (Mexican)
Milk Maid
Mudtown
Harrison Inn in Harrison Park (also great trails here)

TRAILS going North
-The Grotto
-Halfway Log Dump Road
-Devil's Monument
-Burnt Point Loop
-Mountain Bike Adventure Park

TRAILS near Wiarton
-Spirit Rock
-Bruce Caves
-Skinner's Bluff
-Rual Rootz (more rugged and could be slippery right now)

TRAILS near Sauble
-Sauble Falls & Sauble Trail
-Sauble Cross Country Ski Trail-a day pass is required in the winter
-Sawmill Ski Trail-a day pass is required in the winter

Non-groomed trails for cross country skiing & snowshoeing are found in front and behind the property.

Access to the Bruce Trail is approximately a 20 minute drive.

There's a water access point just down from the driveway where we launch the kayaks. It's a shallow rocky entry (no beach) so you'll need watershoes.


WATERFALLS
Sauble Falls (bring watershoes)
Inglis
Jones
Indan
Weaver's Creek

BEACHES (sandy & shallow entry)
Howdenvale Beach (walking distance)
Red Bay Beach
Sauble Beach
Singing Sands (North)

BOAT LAUNCH
Dock Rd Howdenvale (3 min drive)
Wiarton Marina
Oliphant Marina

LOCAL GEMS
Wish I May
Handicraft House Trading Post
Cluttered Cupboard
Home By Design
Gleason Brook Pottery
Southampton Indoor Market
Southhampton Olive Oil Co
Keady Market
Festival of Northern Lights

RENTALS
Sauble River Marina provides rentals of water sport equipment including jet skis.
Little Red Bay Marina provides motor boat rentals
Suntrail Source for Adventure for high quality adventuring gear- Hwy 6 Hepworth Ontario It's located approximately 300 metres from the Sawmill Nordic Centre.

Meet your host

Superhost
222 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: Carleton
I am a restaurateur in the picturesque city of Stratford Ontario. Love to travel to enjoy great food in beautiful places all over the world.

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Co-hosts

  • Josie
  • Beth

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water