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Reviews of Your Own Oasis In Downtown Elora!

Your Own Oasis In Downtown Elora!
Elora, ON

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
In good shape, well appointed. Comfortable. 5 of us fit well. Cooked, ate, watched hockey.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for a weekend getaway
There were 4 of us for a women's weekend and this was the perfect spot. The King bed is right in the main living space with a double bunk above it, a separate bedroom with a double bed and another loft style bunk above that. So you have to be willing to sleep in the open area. Otherwise, this is a gem! It used to be a small church at one time so the stained glass windows are beautiful when the sun shines on them in the morning. The decor is bohemian style and very interesting. We loved the huge dining table and a lovely living space with a big screen smart TV. The kitchen has more than everything you need. Found it a bit strange to have two small "bar" fridges and a wine fridge rather than just one full size fridge, so we used our cooler for a bunch of our food. There were ice cube trays in one of the little freezers but someone's frozen food in the other freezer so we just left it. It all worked out. There are two bathrooms too, which is nice. The location is the best part! You are 30 seconds from the main street with its lovely shops. And turn left out the front door and there is a park at the end of the street for viewing the gorge. We ate at the Elora Brewery for dinner and they had live music! A very fun atmosphere and good food. It was too cold to use the fire pit patio out back but would be nice in the summer months. Thanks Mark for dropping by for extra hand towels. I would book this again for a girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

deb m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting spot
Look at the photos closely for layout. 1 self-contained bedroom off kitchen. One bed at the end of the living room, separated by decorative divider. 3rd “bedroom” is a double mattress on the floor above that self-contained room(loft)/up the ladder (with the ceiling so low you must stay on your knees). Realistically, the place sleeps 6 if pairs are sharing beds More than 5 guests at the house get charged extra per.When our numbers changed, they were willing to refund a portion of the $, which I appreciated. There was a hiccup with check-in that we were told was unusual, but they couldn't hide their irritation-- even though it was not our fault (they didn't know we were coming and had to scramble to get the place ready). I was irritated when they didn’t answer my calls or texts when I was parked out front calling for the code to get in.He told me he doesn’t answer his phone. If that’s the case, then give out a different phone number or text me a response. Don't leave me hanging. I went up and tried to open the door, and that's when I found them inside and they explained what was happening. They quickly cleaned the place but didn’t make the bed up the ladder so when I got back from my event, I needed to make the bed. I know if you read the other reviews, you will see that usually things are great, so this was likely a one-off problem. They did offer some $$ back to fix, but the inconvenience and the energy at check in was a bummer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2024
Hi Deb, this review comes as a suprise! After the glitch in our booking software, our multiple apologies (and you verbally accepting saying no problem at all) and then the refund we were hoping for a kinder and less targeted review. This is the lowest review for us to date. Thankfully there are 50+ 5* reviews behind us… We have changed booking software companies ensuring this does not happen again. We wished you woukd have shared concerns while here so we could have addressed together. Our hope with all of pur guests is to develop an open honest relationship ensuring we improve and deliver all that we promise.

10/10 Excellent

Dianne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and host.
Six of us came to Elora for a wedding and stayed at this great downtown location. It was super close to the Elora Foundry and Granary where the reception was held. The next morning another sibling joined us for breakfast and the eight of us hung out and had a mini reunion. We would definitely recommend this spot to anyone. Very charming and close to all amenities. Thank you Mark for your attentiveness.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Anna, Stratford

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness
September Stay
Stayed here for a wedding at The Mill. Very short walk to the Mill, and plenty of other shops/ restaurants. Mark went above and beyond to ensure we had a smooth check-in and sleeping arrangements for our group of 8. I would highly recommend booking here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loree M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A truly unique house
The house has been described as "Bohemian". That is an accurate description. The furnishing are unlike anything we've ever seen. Mark was helpful and easy to contact. The location is perfect for strolls through town and hikes along the gorge. We recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish we lived closer to stay more often
We absolutely LOVED this unique stay in Elora. The place was spotless, exactly as described and pictured, and the owners were so kind and helpful. They even left us a nice welcome. It was perfect. I would stay here every month if we lived closer. I fell in love with Elora and this is the perfect place to stay. It’s 1 block from the middle of town, there’s a playground across the street, and it’s a short walk to the gorge. One of my all time favorite short term rentals!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brother trip to Centre Wellington
My two brothers and I had a great time in the area, and really appreciated everything about Mark's VRBO home. It was such an unusual and bohemian place you can't help by relax as soon as you walk in. Very well appointed and super clean. The location was great and it was very easy to walk to lots of local shops and restaurants. I can't recommend staying here enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
It was great hosting you and your brothers Michael! Wish we had known your brothers were with you as we would have replaced the welcome treats with wine! Hope to see you next year.

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Creatively beautiful decor. Appreciated havng bathroms. Fresh cupcakes as a welcome gift.
Perfect location for exploring nature (Elora Gorge) and boutiques, restaurants, etc. Walking distance to almost everything! Large Smart tv playing you tube music. Full-sized stove and oven. 2 bathrooms. lots of room for our whole family and occasional visitors over the wedding weekkend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee-Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and unique
Elora was more crowded than we expected, and it made parking a challenge but the house was lovely. Good location, extremely well equipped kitchen and very comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique decor but, perfect space for our group of 7. Very accommodating and kind hosts. Right beside a bunch of shops and restaurants. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elora Getaway
This property was exactly what you see online. There is plenty of room, very clean and a great location. Mark and Nerine were both extremely easy to get a hold of when we had questions. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun stay next to the main street!
Had a great stay here. The place is nicely decorated (and a little quirky, in a good way, with the Indian theme) and most importantly, steps from the main street and close to hiking paths. A minor note, only 1 bed is in its own enclosed space. The 2nd bed is in the main room with the kitchen, dining table, and tv. That wasn't obvious to us from the photos. There is a room divider to provide some privacy but if your group tends to get up at different times, they will likely wake up the people on the 2nd bed from the activity in the kitchen/ common area. Nevertheless, was a wonderful stay and the hosts were easy to get ahold of and welcomed us with delicious butter tarts! She even brought a fresh loaf of bread from the local bakery midway through our stay. What a nice touch. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful details
Mark was very responsive and so helpful. Our group of women getting together for a reunion appreciated the sleeping options and found the kitchen well appointed. The decor was a delight that continued to offer new surprises. Yoga with Nerine was also a perfect addition to our weekend. Fantastic weekend retreat!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thanks Kathy! We enjoyed hosting you and hope to see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Wonderful property with character but every convenience. Well located with great stores and restaurants but also everything you need to make a great meal for yourself. The open concept was great for our family - the 14-year-old loved the loft bed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra G., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote working from Elora
Silver lining to the past couple of years, we now have the ability to work remotely. For 2 weeks, we made Elora and this lovely property our home base. The location was amazing, the hosts were so helpful and the wifi is great! While the space can technically handle many more people, for an extended period of time it was great to have the extra living space. My only recommendation would be to install a few extra hooks to hang clothes. We were also very appreciative of the extended stay and new listing discounts. The converted church is quite unique- which is what caught our attention. At one end of the street we were at the Gorge and walked the trails and the other end we were right downtown enjoying the restaurants, shops and delicious bakeries. Even visited Elora spa for a decadent manicure. Thank you for a wonderful home away from home!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022