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Peterborough Zen Retreat

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
TV, fireplace, Netflix, streaming services
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Peterborough, ON
  • Lansdowne Place
    17 min walk
  • China Chef
    5 min walk
  • Port Hope Station
    40 min drive
  • Peterborough, ON (YPQ)
    12 min drive

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Private kitchen

PRIVATE WALK-OUT MINUTES FROM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
The price is $94
per night
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2
PRIVATE WALK-OUT MINUTES FROM TRENT UNIVERSITY

About the neighborhood

Peterborough

With a stay at this guesthouse in Peterborough, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kawartha Golf and Country Club and Milltown Mini Golf – Family Fun Park. .This guesthouse is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lansdowne Place and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dickson House.
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What's nearby

  • Lansdowne Place - 17 min walk
  • Showplace Performance Centre - 3 min drive
  • Peterborough Memorial Centre - 4 min drive
  • Shorelines Casino Peterborough - 5 min drive
  • Fleming College - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Chuck's Roadhouse Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Peterborough Zen Retreat

The Peterborough Zen Retreat is 5 minutes drive to the Art Gallery, Cineplex Odeon, downtown restaurant district and to Lansdowne Street with LCBO, supermarkets, restaurant chains, and Starbucks!

To honour owner Shari Darling’s indigenous lineage, the retreat is built from up to 75% reclaimed, reused, refurbished and recycled materials. It is rustic/modern.

This 700 sq. ft. studio has large bay windows and sits above the Zen garden with trees and flowers, birds and squirrels, water fountain and Buddha.

Inside the retreat with wifi, listen to music while preparing a gourmet feast in our fully supplied kitchen. Sip wine under the crystal chandelier or curl up and watch unlimited movies on Netflix.

This is a retreat for couples, solo adventurers, and business travellers.

The retreat offers the following:

Use of the garden space for reading, meditating or sipping wine
Oversized windows brightening the space and over looking the zen garden
Living room space with electric fireplace
Wifi
TV with unlimited use of Netflix and Crave TV
Fully-equipped kitchen with designer kitchenware and crystal wine glasses
Dining table to seat 8
3 piece bathroom with shower
Queen size, comfortable murphy bed for singles or couples
Air humidifier and detoxifier
Air-conditioning and heating
Animal-free space
In house spa treatments available
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Shari Darling

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow 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
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 is also known as

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Peterborough Zen Retreat Guesthouse
Peterborough Zen Retreat Peterborough
Peterborough Zen Retreat Guesthouse Peterborough

Peterborough Zen Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfortable stay
A comfortable one bedroom rental in a quiet neighborhood. Easy access to shopping and downtown. Quick responses from host on any questions. Good security. Good amenities..Second time staying here and will stay again if need and still available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation at its best. Home away from home
Very impressed with this stay. It was very beautiful and well decorated. The kitchen was well supplied, the bed was comfortable and it was very spacious. This was a very relaxing stay and will defintiely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
🌺Found our new little Gem to stay at!🌺
It was our 41st anniversary, wanted a place not far from home . It truly is a beautiful spot statues / ornaments/ flowers. Backyard is very private & peaceful. Comes with all the adequate amenities! I brought a radio to listen to tunes in backyard. I spoke to Shari the nite before we left. She is such a caring & wond
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morley F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Right from booking Shari had great communication.. the pictures were true to the space.. In fact the real space was beyond what pictures can take... Every detail was considered with care... The cleanliness of the space was incredible. There was everything you needed to feel like home.. Plentiful dishes.. utensils.. pots, pans.. Thank you Shari for creating an oasis beyond our expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A unique space.
Very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHIRLEY ANN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and tranquil
A really nice place will go back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness
All we could ask for
Fabulous. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian B., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property - reat location
Close to all main shpoiing and entertainment districts. Quiet neighborhood. Beatiful property with relaxing garden.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming!
Our stay was fantastic! Shari is so welcoming and has created a lovely, peaceful, well appointed, Zen place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALISON N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
We were in town visiting family and this little oasis was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property gem in Peterborough
peaceful property with adequate amenities to enjoy your stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019