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Country home 5 bdrs, 6 baths, yoga/art studio, large garden near wineries +beach

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Consecon, ON
  • Place, Redtail Vineyard
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Harwood Estate Vineyards
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, North Beach Provincial Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Consecon

Located in Prince Edward, this cottage is in a rural location, a 2-minute drive from Lake Ontario and 6 minutes from Redtail Vineyard. .This cottage is 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from Sandbanks Provincial Park and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from North Beach Provincial Park.
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What's nearby

  • Redtail Vineyard - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Harwood Estate Vineyards - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • North Beach Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Hillier Creek Estates - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Traynor Family Vineyard - 9 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Trenton Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Josh's Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Broken Stone Winery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Old Salt Cocktails - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪George's Fish and Chips - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Country home 5 bdrs, 6 baths, yoga/art studio, large garden near wineries +beach

The Gryphon, a Regency Cottage, is a completely restored historic home nestled into a large garden and natural wildlife preserve. The Gryphon is the only accommodation in Prince Edward County with five bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms. There are two full kitchens, three porches, a fire pit and a large garden with a stone seating area and a yoga or art studio. Outdoor dining is on a large wooden porch that surrounds two sides of the house. Due to the frequent misuse of the BBQ, and the subsequent repairs due to fire etc., there is no longer a BBQ on site.

There are places for gathering with friends and family, and places to escape and read a book. A video room with super high speed internet and a 12 foot screen keeps kids entertained. You will need to hook up your device to the video unit.

Weekly and monthly discounts available.
Each window looks out over a field of wildflowers, a formal garden, a rural farmland, or Lake Consecon. Twelve foot ceilings and antique furniture add to the feeling of old time charm. The porch off the kitchen has a bbq and three tables for eating, cooking and relaxing. The Millennium Trail just up the road is perfect for walking and cycling. North Beach and Sandbanks provincial park are just down the road.
Prince Edward County is a mecca for artists, nature lovers and anyone looking for a getaway … for a weekend break or for life.
Renowned for its sailing, fishing and giant sand dunes, The County also offers live theatre, artists studios and galleries, unique regional cuisine and a flourishing wine region.
The perfect place for a getaway, only a few hours from Toronto or Ottawa.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
Property Registration Number 802203059RT0001

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Country home 5 bdrs, 6 baths, yoga/art studio, large garden near wineries +beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Davide T.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the most spectacular weekend in this charming home. The property is just stunning, and Shannon the host was over the top accomodating! Would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH L.

The house was a magnificent building, with lots of space. We loved the architectural features and its history - it grew on us more and more as we stayed. Check in worked well. Kitchen facilities were awkward for a full house of people - there was little or no cupboard space for provisions, and the dishwasher was not very efficient. It was however a very good place to celebrate our golden wedding with the family. Shannon was very helpful and it was lovely to meet her on our last day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Normand M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous house

The house is amazing, very spacious and suitable for large groups (5 bedrooms!). Location is great, 10 minutes away from North Beach which is a nice provincial park. We also biked in the area and it's lovely, roads are quiet with very little trafic. I would return anytime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family visit

We loved the location and all the space inside and outside. All the rooms are well appointed with ensuite baths and or showers. The kids had a great time exploring and running around the property. They brought a badminton set and played on the lawn. At night we could watch movies or play games. My only comment is bring paper towels. We went to the local beaches 3 times and had a fantastic time there. Buy permits ahead.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

louise T., Calgary AB Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointing

The property does not live up to the posted photos. We had been so looking forward to the historic property. There was good communication and an early check in given. But the house was in disrepair and unclean. It had not been cleaned properly for a long time. Stained linens, dirty kitchen sink and refrigerator. Stained and dirty furniture, Dead flies all over the upstairs bedrooms, dust and poop on one toilet seat. Unusable bike, flat tires in a pile of junk under the deck. Torn and dirty deck chairs. We did have a beautiful dahlia bouquet and the beds were made. But the problems persisted, the upstairs electricity did not work and we went to an unbelievable disorganized room under the house to flip the fuse and to get plastic bags for the kitchen garbage. There was not any laundry facilities as advertised. I have many photos of the house problems if VRBO would like them. We did complain and the owner said she would refund the cleaning fee only if we agreed to give a good review. I think this is why there are such good reviews online.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of room for a group.

The Gryphon is a perfect location for a group wanting to explore Prince Edward County. The common areas were spacious and each of the 5 bedrooms had its own bathroom. It was a lovely old home and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a group

Once a year get together held at this property. Great house with such a nice feel of older times. Fully functional and great place to use as a base for Prince Edward county and beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family weekend in a fascinating historic cottage

Plenty of space and amenities for a pleasant stay with family or friends. Check out the restoration story before you come, to fully appreciate all the architectural features.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gryphon Cottage

A beautiful home & property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Aliisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gryphon cottage

Lots of space in this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great retreat in PEC

Rental was great for our little high school reunion. Spacious and comfortable home with old world charm. House was very well stocked. Only issue was both bbq were not working and should be replaced,. Otherwise was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful house and host!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Gryphon Cottage in Consecon. The house is stunning and has a lot of space and ample washrooms! The kitchen was well equipped for our big group, which is a rarity. Shannon, the host, was very easy to communicate with and gave lots of great tips about wineries and restaurants in the area when we asked. I would really recommend this for a family / adult group getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

historic cottage in pec

beautiful period cottage. actually sleeps 10 in actual beds, ensuites in every bedroom (is that even a thing?). large, very well equipped, nicely furnished. friendly responsive host. maybe 10 minute drive from north beach, much further to sandbanks (imo, north beach is a nicer beach though, even if sandbanks is way way more famous). a gem for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house, beautiful garden

Had a great time with my family, enjoyed everything very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb place for our annual family getaway

Great location, fantastic building, very well equipped … we would come back for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Melony G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay. So much character.

Had a great stay at The Gryphon. This cottage has a fascinating history and is full of character. Thoroughly enjoyed exploring the space. Very relaxing environment. Would definitely come back. Host is wonderful to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the perfect stay at this beautiful property for our first family reunion since Christmas 2019. We were entertained by exploring the house and the grounds, and reading about its' history. Everything needed was available and communication with Shannon was excellent. We are already talking about renting it again during the summer. Thank you Shannon for being so accomodating with us. Truly appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jillan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house and garden!

Elegantly furnished and finished with unique items, spacious, well located. Ideal for holiday in PEC with extended family!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second visit

We loved the Gryphon last summer and it was just as relaxing and comfortable the second time around.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A taste of Ontario history

It was a real treat to stay in this lovingly and authentically restored Ontario home. It had beautiful gardens and the house had fantastic sight lines and beautiful light flooding in throughout the day. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds are comfortable. The location is great and wonderful staging point to enjoy Prince Edward County.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jeet N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Much needed family gathering

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful property! The house was much bigger than we anticipated. Close to many outdoor activities and nice that so much recreational gear was provided. Place was clean, organized and instructions upon check in and check out were clear. Owner was a 5 star pleasure to deal with!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Céline M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Grande maison à Consecon

Très grande maison qui a pu accommoder toute la famille. Bien situé près de Sandbanks et des vignobles, dans le comté de Prince-Édouard. La propriétaire répondait bien à mes questions à mesure. Beaucoup de saleté dans cette maison très mal entretenue: armoires, cuisine, vaisselle, rideaux, fenêtres, sofas, poubelles,: tout serait à nettoyer de fond en comble.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arun M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Much needed getaway!

I went there with my friends and family in the month of June and we had a great time. The cottage is at a great location (near to sandbanks and north beach and bunch of wineries and whiskey distillery). There is also a trail very close to it. The whole cottage is tastefully decorated with antique furniture and show pieces. The cottage itself has an incredible history. The rooms were very clean and had nice decorum. Don't forget to speak to the host, she is wonderful lady and has some great recommendations to share. Kids had a great time too. There were lot of board games and video library to explore. All in all, it's a great place to getaway with you friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway

Couldn’t have asked for a better property or host! We had a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021