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Gerbers 1870 Chalet - A touch of Bavaria in Canada

Gerbers 1870 Chalet - A touch of Bavaria in Canada

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Exterior
Exterior
The chalet is one of the oldest buildings on the property.
Fall colours.
The chalet in summer. Built as a small barn in 1870. Now our guesthouse.

Overview of Gerbers 1870 Chalet - A touch of Bavaria in Canada

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Killaloe, ON
  • Popular LocationGolden Lake7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBonnechere Caves38 min drive
  • Popular LocationRound Lake39 min drive
  • AirportPembroke, ON (YTA-Pembroke Area Municipal)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Loft bedroom

Sleeper sofa in living room.

Upstairs bedroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Gerbers 1870 Chalet - A touch of Bavaria in Canada

Built in 1870 by the first homesteaders on this Ottawa Valley farm, the earliest incarnation would have been as a small barn but it was turned into a charming guest house reflecting the German heritage of the current owners. With a living room, kitchen, three-piece bath, bedroom and separate loft area with a double bed, there is enough room for four comfortably. Ideal for families or couples traveling together, it is decorated to reflect both the German heritage of the original owners and some East Tennessee touches from the family tree.
There is a private bedroom with a queen bed, a loft with a double bed and a small (twin) loveseat pull out couch. The bedroom and loft are upstairs and the bathroom, kitchen, living/dining area are downstairs.
The chalet is on the property of a working plant nursery. It is across from the main house and provides privacy in a beautiful setting.

Property manager

Debbi Christinck
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Exterior
1866 Pre-Confederation Log cabin at Gerber's
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
1866 Pre-Confederation Log cabin at Gerber's

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Toys. Gate at top of stairs.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Bonnechere Valley

This chalet is located in Bonnechere Valley. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Foy Property Provincial Park and Golden Lake, while Polish Kashub Heritage Museum and Grumblin' Granny's are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
Map
Killaloe, ON

What's nearby

  • Golden Lake - 7 min drive
  • Homestead at Wolf Ridge - 23 min drive
  • Bonnechere Caves - 38 min drive
  • Round Lake - 39 min drive
  • Algonquin College Pembroke Campus - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sands on Golden Lake - 16 min drive
  • Golden Lake Chinese Restaurant - 16 min drive
  • Koko-Mish Café - 17 min drive
  • Golden Lake Chinese Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Bonnie's Place - 17 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and quiet
Many thanks to Debbi and her family for hosting us in this lovely chalet. We visited during the winter and enjoyed the peace and quiet of the chalet. I thought that I would miss having access to an oven but it turned out that the stove top and toaster oven met our needs. A walk to the Gerber beach and view of the frozen Golden Lake was lovely. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and perfect getaway!
We were looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway, and we found it! This chalet is so charming and quiet. The hosts are experienced and you can tell they put love and pride into their hosting. We were comfortable, cozy, and had plenty of privacy. The location is picturesque and the chalet is stocked with plenty for relaxation. We explored the walk to the beach, and I would come back with my kids for a fun trip in the warm months. Would definitely come back here, it's praeceful, beautiful, and lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Madhubanti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a functioning nursery, so there were flowers all around, which is really lovely. It would have been nice if the stay included an option to tour the nursery or have a conversation about the flowering plants. Some guests may be interested in more than just a place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a beautiful property located in Gerbers Nursery. It’s quiet, safe, peaceful and a lovely cabin that had everything I needed, including WiFi and TV. It was a mixture of old history meets modern. My family and I had a great stay and hope to stay again next year! Thank you Deb for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stop and smell the roses
Peaceful environment surrounded with beautiful gardens. Very clean and homy. The private beach was great. Welcoming and friendly. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Debbi Christinck

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This property has been in our family for three generations now, since 1957. The chalet is a small guest house which we enjoy welcoming visitors to. We hope you will enjoy it as much as our family has over the years.

Why they chose this property

Located at a working flower/plant nursery, it offers the advantages of country living with the amenities of home. Nearby is Golden Lake, Pikwakangan, Bonnechere Caves, Opeongo Nordic Ski Club, Shaw Woods and more. A bit further but still within a short drive is Algonquin Park and Ottawa.

Languages:

English, German, Spanish

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