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Country church converted into comfy, elegant escape — outdoor entertainment area

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Combined shower/bathtub, jetted bath, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kemptville, ON
  • Rideau Glen Golf Club
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Rideau River Provincial Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Canadian Tire Centre
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

North Grenville

Located in North Grenville, this villa is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of South Gower Park and Smokie Ridge Vineyard. .This villa is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Rideau Canal and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Mountain Memorial Community Park.

What's nearby

  • Rideau Glen Golf Club - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Rideau River Provincial Park - 19 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Canadian Tire Centre - 46 min drive - 68.8 km
  • Carleton University - 49 min drive - 67.7 km
  • University of Ottawa - 50 min drive - 73.8 km

Getting around

  • Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hard Stones Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brewed Awakenings - ‬10 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 church converted into comfy, elegant escape — outdoor entertainment area

Comfortable, spacious and relaxing, this is the perfect space for getaways or family gatherings. This 1880s historic red brick former church has been lovingly renovated and is situated on a half acre just 5 minutes from downtown Kemptville ON. This beautiful property is close numerous outdoor adventure spots including the Ferguson Forest, the Rideau River, the South Nation River and the mighty St. Lawrence River.

This self check-in converted church has everything you need for a relaxing retreat. With beautiful pine floors and a spacious open concept living area, you’ll have plenty of space to recharge and enjoy some down time. The main floor features 30-foot ceilings and 8 foot high windows. For the colder months there is a cozy instant-on fireplace. The large gourmet kitchen allows the chef to be part of the conversation and is perfect for entertaining.

There are 4 bedrooms, including a queen bedroom on the main floor, a queen bedroom and a king bedroom on the lower level. The upstairs loft area has a semi private bedroom with a queen bed. There is also a Murphy bed in the lower level study. For extra guests, the living room couch on the lower level converts to a double bed.

The lower level features 9 foot ceilings and warm cork flooring throughout. The lower level also features a kitchen, a living area and two 4 piece bathrooms, both with jetted tubs. The main floor 3 piece bathroom features a large walk in shower. The lower level also features a 4 person Infrared sauna for health and relaxation.

There is a laundry/mud room with a full sized washer / dryer tower on the main floor. Air conditioning and ceiling fans will keep you cool in the summer months. High Speed Wifi Fibre internet is perfect for remote work situations — you can get away and get your work done at the same time!

In summer the deck area is perfect for BBQing. Dinner salads can be harvested just in time for dinner.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, 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 is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this villa include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property manager

Liz Connell

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Kayak

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Our home is not suitable for young children.

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Country church converted into comfy, elegant escape — outdoor entertainment area Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Beautiful Experience

We had family from overseas and wanted a simple family reunion and what we got was a beautiful experience!Liz, the host was so prompt at responding and gave us intel of the area. The conversion of a church into a home felt special. The high ceilings, decor, space, sleeping arrangements and beds were beyond comfortable.Thank you for making this reunion so special.
Truly memorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Uniquely Perfect

Just spent 2 nights at this amazing location with another family, and have nothing but good to say about the experience. It simultaneously feels like you're living in a piece of history (I mean really, a church build in late 1800s!) and yet everything about the interior space is modern, functional, comfortable, and luxurious. Owners were responsive and helpful, the kitchen is fully stocked with all the tools needed to cook simple to gourmet, plenty of places to sleep for our large group, and both indoor and outdoor areas to hang out and play games. Kids said it was their favorite place that we stayed on our 10-day trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great accommodation for a large group

We were a group of 8 canoeing the Rideau canal in stages. We were looking for a rental that would accommodate all of us and parking for our cars and canoes. We certainly found it in this Country Church. There was sufficient bathrooms and shower facilities, great shared kitchen, outdoor barbecues, and deck. The only amenity we missed was a microwave oven.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cool & unique place

It’s a place completely unlike any other short term rental I’ve stayed in. Liz was super responsive and made sure our stay was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024