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Middelshire - 10 Bedrooms 7.5 Bathrooms - Eastern Ontario

Middelshire - 10 Bedrooms 7.5 Bathrooms - Eastern Ontario

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View of our home from Cty Rd 16.
Front veranda
Inside main entrance
Main floor Valinor bedroom suite
Valinor Sitting rm with queen sofa bed.

Overview of Middelshire - 10 Bedrooms 7.5 Bathrooms - Eastern Ontario

5 out of 5 Exceptional
10 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 24520 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Eastons Corners, ON
  • Popular LocationJudith Moore Gallery11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop11 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlockhouse Museum11 min drive
  • AirportSmiths Falls, ON (YSH-Montague)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

King Dragon room

Knights Rest

Knights Rest room 2

Lovers Roost

Master suite (Reeves Realm)

Master Suite Room 2

Master Suite Room 3

Queen Dragons room

Valinor

Wizards Keep room

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Dragons Lair bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Knights Rest Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lovers Roost Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main floor Powder room

Toilet

Masters Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Pool Room Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Valinor Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Wizards Keep Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Middelshire - 10 Bedrooms 7.5 Bathrooms - Eastern Ontario

Enjoy our Lord of the Rings themed 5600 sq ft home with several gathering or meeting rooms. The home can accommodate up to 24 guests. We now only accept group bookings of 2 days or more. We are located near Merrickville, Ontario, in a small Hamlet called Eastons Corners.

Please note that we are NOT a waterfront cottage or an hotel/motel but a large home that's perfect for group bookings. The Rideau river is a few miles away should you be wishing to go fishing. We are a couple who enjoy sharing our lovingly decorated home. Surrounded by farms, we are in the country but close to several towns if you forgot to bring something.

This home is perfect for large family gatherings or other group activities. There are 6 Suites, each with a bathroom. One suite has 3 bedrooms. Two suites have two bedrooms, 2 suites have one bedroom and a sitting room with an additional queen bed. One suite has 2 beds (one king, one queen) in the same room. The Dragons Lair suite is actually 2 side by side bedrooms that share a bathroom from the hallway. Two other Suites (Knights Rest Suite and Reeves Realm Suite) share a private bathroom that is located between the bedrooms. There are 6 full bathrooms (one for each suite) and 2 half bathrooms. One bedroom suite (Valinor) is located on the main floor and is accessible without needing stairs. There are 14 beds, most beds are queen size, there are also 5 king and 1 twin bed.

Our large, well stocked 500 sq ft kitchen is centrally located and is often the focus of gatherings and fun. It has an electric stove/oven as well as a gas cook top in a 10 ft long island , and includes two side by side refrigerators; one with an ice maker. In addition, there are 2 other large rooms, a sun room and sitting room, just off the kitchen, and a games room upstairs for our guests to enjoy.

We provide you with everything needed to make you feel relaxed and at home. We also provide free Wi-Fi and free-to-air TV. The parking area is big enough to accommodate at least 7 guest vehicles.

Relax on our front veranda with your cup of tea or coffee and watch the the day go by or hang out on the back deck and enjoy something on the BBQ. Play a game of volleyball, or bocce or croquet or enjoy a campfire when outside; when indoors, a game of pool, darts, or crokinole, or one of the board games in the games room. We also have numerous movies (on DVD) available to watch.

Vacation rental guests enjoy total privacy in the home. There will be only one group of guests at a time. Ideal for a large group who want their own private vacation retreat. Also ideal for wedding groups, reunions or any other group activity. The owners or their replacements when they are away will always call (or ring doorbell) before entering the rented premises (the pool and hot-tub must be inspected daily to monitor sanitization and water levels). We (or our managers when we are away) live in a separate basement suite and are periodically available for assistance and information as needed.

Our indoor swimming pool is available year round (a pool heating charge applies during winter months). The 5 person hot-tub is also available year round.

Suitability: Low allergen environment. We rent to families and mature adults. Children are welcome, provided they are supervised and especially enjoy our pool; sometimes for hours on any given day. Adult (over 14 yrs old) supervision required over children when swimming, as there is no Lifeguard on duty for the pool/ hot tub facilities.

Absolutely NO SMOKING in the house.
Pets NOT ALLOWED due to allergens for other visitors with sensitivities.

PLEASE NOTE: Presently, we do not charge a cleaning fee as we expect our guests to leave Middelshire in a tidy state much as it was when your group arrived. We wash the linens, room towels and pool towels, strip and make all the beds and sweep out all the rooms. We expect that all the dishes will be washed, and all garbage removed from rooms and put in bags for disposal. Any spills or other messiness should be cleaned prior to departure.

Additionally the kitchen countertops should be wiped down and the cook tops should be left as clean as they were when you arrived.

As we must pay for each bag of garbage, we ask that our guests use the provided recycling bins to recycle anything that is not garbage.

Should you decide to rearrange the furniture during your stay, please take the time to replace things back in their original position before you leave.

Although we may authorize a small number of temporary guests, to visit for a few hours at no charge; any unauthorized 'temporary' guests that are in addition to the official guest count as stated when booking, are subject to extra guest charges; or may be asked to leave the premises.  We do not count children 1 year or younger in the guest count. 

We do have numerous decorative items throughout, to give it a genuine "Home" feel; most are on shelves that are higher up, but if you have numerous rambunctious children that you plan to leave the run of our home without supervision then this is probably not the place for your group.

Our home is located in Eastons Corners, Ontario. Pubs, restaurants, pizza and ice cream shop and liquor store are 10 km away in Merrickville. We are on Cty Rd 16 west of Merrickville and 15 min South East from Smiths Falls. We are also 30 mins north of Brockville.

In the countryside but within 1 hour of Ottawa / Gatineau, and 7 minutes from the lovely village of Merrickville , called Jewel of the Rideau, which is known for its charm, boutique shopping, many well attended events and its large numbers of artisans.
There are several golf courses within 20-30 min drive.

Linens and towels are provided, all you should need to bring is food for your group and your personal items.

Note: Owners live in a separate area in the basement of the premises. You will not see us unless you call us with an issue, or for us to collect the garbage or to check on the pool.

We have a small chicken coop at the back of the house; and children often enjoy visiting them. The chickens love people who bring them left over vegetable scraps .

Property manager

John Middelveen

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Any dishes and kitchen appliances that were used must be cleaned prior to departure. Games room toys/CDs videos etc must be put away.
All garbage must be removed from rooms and bagged.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Merrickville-Wolford

Located in Merrickville-Wolford, this vacation home is in a rural area. Judith Moore Gallery and Blockhouse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Solar Eclipse April 8th 2024 and Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding.

What's nearby

  • Judith Moore Gallery - 11 min drive
  • Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop - 11 min drive
  • Blockhouse Museum - 11 min drive
  • Rideau Canal Museum - 15 min drive
  • Big Rideau Lake - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Smiths Falls Station - 16 min drive
  • Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Goose & Gridiron - 11 min drive
  • The Village Bean - 11 min drive
  • Bob's Fresh Cut Fries - 11 min drive
  • Mainstreet Family Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • Stella Luna Gelato Cafe - 11 min drive

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Madison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Hospitality
Our weekend getaway was truly unforgettable thanks to this amazing house. It provided a clean and spacious environment for our family to gather and celebrate a loved one's 75th birthday. The indoor pool, hot tub and game area were a highlight of the trip, and the house was well-equipped with everything we needed. We were impressed with the top-notch amenities and look forward to returning in the future. This is definitely a highly recommended destination for anyone looking for a fantastic vacation with family or friends! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Jem for a family gathering.
John and his wife lovey hosts!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Samantha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Middleshire Suites Family Get-together
Our family holiday weekend was amazing at Middleshire Suites. John was so welcoming and helpful during our stay and really made us feel comfortable in his home. Our extended family enjoyed the space and were able to host our dinners (seating 18) in the beautifully decorated dining room. The family rooms were also all decked out for the holidays with ample seating and space to move around and play for the children. The kitchen is large enough to accommodate a large group for food prep with a big island, 2 fridges and 2 full stove/ranges. The indoor pool and spa was a plus, hours of family fun. Beds were plentiful and comfortable. Thanks for helping to make our celebration a success. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Evelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WONDERFUL
I was hoping there was a superlative for WONDERFUL We had a great time, the reception by the hosts, the cleanliness, the spaciousness, the communication, the amenities available to cater for all of us from the kitchen appliances and utensils plus cutlery and dishware. The many bedrooms and bathrooms all impeccable. The dinning room already set and ready for us when we arrived. It gave me pride to host the class of 1975 Presbyterian Secondary School Kumba Cameroon in Canada where I now call home. Thank you Evelyn
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly What We Were Looking For
We were very impressed with our stay at Middelshire. It was exactly as advertised and checked every box for our wedding party getaway. It is spacious, luxurious and complete with incredible features (pool, hot tub, games room, etc.) that make it perfect for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Middelveen

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We are a retired military couple and enjoy meeting new friends from all corners of the earth. Our skills are shared in the building of our home. One of us is more on the artistic side and the other more technical. Building the house for the most, by ourselves, we have learned to compromise with each other (sort of) to achieve something that we are both proud to share with our guests.

Why they chose this property

We're in a rural area but close to several major cities and we're close to the Rideau Canal system. We purchased this half built house and spent 2 years renovating/ completing it. It has been a learning experience also very fulfilling because it allowed us to grow and display our talents both in building and embellishing our home. We're so proud of our accomplishment that it gives us pleasure to share it with guests that we hope will become friends.

What makes this property unique

This is a fairly large house that has a comfortable feel of home to it. There are many areas that allow you to conduct different activities at the same time without interfering with each other. The long front veranda is a wonderful place to sit and watch the groups of cyclist ride by in the summer while enjoying the peace of the countryside. There are also several garden areas on the property and advice from other gardeners is always welcome.
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