Reopened after 2 years of repairs from tree damage—welcome back!
The Sweeney Room is our second largest of three guest rooms. Queen bed & large shared deck. Shared bathroom with guests of the Wheatley Room.
Train Town: you’ll hear trains rumble past behind our house, over the hill.
Children over 12. No Pets.
Enjoy coffee & tea at 8:00 in front room by fireplace. Plentiful breakfast served at 8:30 in the dining room.
Steps to beaches & downtown.
We have a friendly little dog. Lawn parking.
The space
Search also: Mrs. T's BnB Beatty Suite (largest room with en-suite bathroom) and Mrs. T.'s BnB Wheatley Room (coziest room with double bed). Listing are easily accessed through our website (Google search: top bed and breakfast Parry Sound) or visit: mrstbnb
Our large historic Queen Anne style home sits on a half acre park-like lot backed by a secluded wooded area with quiet neighbors on either side. Mrs. T.'s BnB was the set for three full length movies! The home was built in 1880 but in 1906, when the trains came to Parry Sound, it was set on logs and pulled by horses down the hill to its present location. William Beatty, son of the founder of Parry Sound, William Beatty, was its first owner. A picture of our home hangs in the Parry Sound Museum. There have only been four families live in the house since 1880.
Each of the three guest rooms is named after one of the three previous families. There are three bedrooms for rent with occupancy of 2 per room. The rooms are on the second floor, beautifully appointed and clean. Beatty Suite has an en-suite bathroom and the two other rooms share one updated three piece bathroom on the second floor. There is also a three piece washroom with shower on the first floor for guest use.
The Beatty Suite (queen bed) also has a fireplace and two couches, one in the small sitting area. and one a new pull out sofa bed in the adjoining sun room. The
Sweeney Room (queen bed, second largest room) is beside the washroom and opens onto a beautiful new deck overlooking the gardens. The Wheatley Suite (smallest room, double bed)also opens onto the deck as above. The attic (when whole house is rented) has a playroom with two smaller beds, and a double bed in a small separate room.
These accommodations are all lovingly restored and decorated. Bedding is high quality with ironed sheets. There are serviceable closets and dressers, and a tv, air-conditioning and internet in each room. Each floor meets fire safety requirements with smoke and carbon monoxide detector. The woodwork of the staircase, second floor hall and doors are original to the house. There is a wood-burning fireplace in the more formal parlour or living room (antique rosewood couch and chairs, four stained glass windows) and another in the dining room which keep the rooms cozy in cooler weather. Both fires will be set on cool mornings at breakfast times. The walnut dining room table can seat twelve. The chandelier adds sparkle to the silver tea set. An gas fireplace warms up the family room where
Andrew and I can be found in the evenings. The kitchen is updated and has a large microwave, fridge and new stove. Breakfast is included in the price of the room. Please let us know of any allergies or dietary concerns. Mrs. T. will have an assortment of fresh fruit, breads and muffins, eggs, bacon and or sausages, cereals, yogurts and toast /jam/honey/peanut butter. On alternate days, she serves up pancakes egg dishes and the extras. Coffees, teas and a variety of juices will also be on offer. . Breakfast is usually set for 8:30.
Grounds include front yard facing the street, side yard with lawn swing, first back yard leading to another back yard. On the grounds you will find perennial beds, vegetable beds, fire pit, water feature, large Victorian bird bath, screened gazebo with comfortable seating, café tables, octagonal picnic table, two lawn swings (one for snoozing!), and Muskoka chairs for gatherings. Birds, squirrels and chipmunks enjoy the seeds left in the two bird feeders. Sunsets over the Sound are spectacular and can be viewed from the wicker chairs or dining area on the front wrap-around porch. The grounds are lit with solar lights and are very pretty at night.
Our home is located within walking distance of major attractions in Parry Sound (the harbour, two beaches, fitness trail, Stockey Center for the Performing Arts, tour boats). Barnaby, our little dog (Papillon) is friendly, well-behaved and quiet and does not interact with guests unless invited.
In consideration of other guests, no children under twelve unless you are renting the whole house. Rooms in attic then also available. Children twelve and older are welcome at all other times.
Guest access
We have private sleeping area in the basement and the two doors to access this area will be worded as such. Guests are warmly welcome to make use of all areas of the house except for this private area.
During your stay
We will be available to help you plan your stay by making suggestions as to what you might want to see and do. There is a selection of brochures and maps of the Parry Sound area available. We will make every effort not to intrude on your stay but would love to chat anytime you like.
We have private sleeping accommodations in the basement and the two doors to access this area will be marked Private. We may also sleep in our little trailer which is parked on the driveway. Guests are warmly welcome to make use of all areas of the house and grounds except for these private areas.
Mrs. T.'s B and B is run as a Bed & Breakfast. However, if requested, guests may rent the entire house in which case Mrs. and Mr. T. will stay off property but nearby.
Other things to note
Please note!
You will hear the train rumble through town and sometimes the whistle day or night.
Our rooms are on the second floor. Not wheelchair accessible.
About Us!
Sandra (Smith) Thomson was born and raised in Listowel, Ontario. Her father drove truck for Listowel Transport Lines for forty years. When the company moved to Elmira, Ontario, Sandra’s family moved there. Sandra was going into grade eleven at that time. By the end of grade eleven, Sandra and Andrew were high school sweethearts. They were married after university as they started their careers. Sandra was a teacher for 25 years, most of her career was teaching Kindergarten. They moved to Parry Sound with three small children so Andrew could continue his law practice here. Sandra is retired and both Andrew and Sandra are now trained family mediators. Four of their five children are married and Andrew and Sandra have ten grandchildren.
Sandra was affectionately known as “Mrs. T.” by her students. Every morning in Kindergarten class, Mrs. T. and her little students sang a song called, “We Know How To Share A Lot”. It is this attitude of kindness and sharing that will be an integral part of her bed and breakfast business.
We have a small dog (Papillon) named Barnaby. He is ten years old, friendly and well trained. He is a wonderful watch dog and will bark a greeting as you arrive. You will probably not see or hear him after that and guest rooms, including the dining room are "off limits" for him.
Amenities:
Bed linens • Body soap • Hair dryer • Bathtub • Iron • Hangers • Shampoo • Extra pillows and blankets • Hot water • Essentials
Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Joseph in Muskoka. Just two hours north of Toronto, or two hours south of Sudbury, Ontario. Our rooms are comfortably furnished and our continental breakfast is always fresh.
Also.. Please, NO pets allowed. sorry
Amenities:
Essentials • Beach access – Beachfront • Hangers • Mini fridge • Heating • Shampoo • Wifi • Air conditioning • Hot water • Dishes and silverware
Calling all golfers! McKellar Lake Loft is very close to Manitou Ridge, which is one of Canada’s top 100 golf courses. Our loft is an ideal spot for two people however we will consider up to four people. Whether you're golfing or just exploring the beautiful Parry Sound area, guaranteed you will love this cozy retreat!
The space
The loft is a custom built 420 square foot open concept unit with a separate bathroom. It is completely private with its own entrance. There are 2 queen beds, a sitting area with a TV, as well as a kitchenette equipped with a small fridge, toaster, coffee maker, kettle and microwave. Dishes, cutlery etc. are also provided. There is also a propane BBQ on the lower deck, as well as a propane firepit for our guests to enjoy. There is a private deck and parking available for 2 cars. We have also built a completely private outdoor shower area off of the lower deck with a separate change area for our guests to enjoy. WiFi is availble. While our property is on the lake, water access is not included with the Loft rental, however we will often offer the use of our dock/lake area to our guests if we are not using it ourselves. This area is great for swimming as well as relaxing in our Muskoka chairs and enjoying the amazing scenery. Unfortunately we cannot offer this feature at booking as we do not always know what our plans are.
Guest access
Guests have access to loft area and private deck. Access to our waterfront area is not included with the Loft rental however, on occasion we will offer the use of our dock/lake area to our guests if we are not using it ourselves. This area is great for swimming as well as relaxing in our Muskoka chairs and enjoying the amazing scenery. Unfortunately we cannot offer this feature at booking as we do not always know what our plans are.
Other things to note
Along with fresh cream or milk for coffee or tea, we provide all of our guests with homemade treats to enjoy for the first day of their stay.
Also if you are a family travelling with one or two children, 10 or under, please select 2 guests instead of 3 or 4 so the extra guest rate does not apply for your children.
Amenities:
Conditioner • Hot water • Hair dryer • Bed linens • Extra pillows and blankets • Outdoor shower • Essentials • Shampoo • Body soap • Shower gel
Enjoy a Muskoka cottage experience in this stylish guest cabin on Lake Joseph. Private two-bedroom guesthouse, your own garden deck, BBQ, shared use of the cottage dock, lily pad, paddle boards and water floaties. Featuring luxury bedding and the comfiest queen sofa bed in the living room. A dry kitchenette for simple meals. Tiny second bedroom/office. Close to great restaurants in Rosseau, Bala, and Port Carling, golf courses, hiking trails, beaches, and Muskoka’s clearest lake - Lake Joseph.
The space
Our guest cabin is designed for maximum enjoyment and comfort. The living room, separated from the dry kitchenette by a door, has a walkout to your own garden deck. On the other side of the kitchenette is the office/tiny bedroom, and the main bedroom with a walkout to a private rock garden - a guest favourite. Parking for one car is available close to the cabin.
Guest access
You will have your own pathway to the lake, exclusive use of the dock for two hours each morning, and shared use of the dock the rest of the day. The attached deck and garden behind the cabin and the rock garden off the bedroom are for cabin guests only - see pictures.
Other things to note
The property slopes continuously down to Lake Joseph providing lake views everywhere, but poses accessibility challenges. There is a sloped path and slightly uneven steps leading to the water. Lake Joseph is deep off our dock and sparking clear with no weeds, grasses or algae. A swimmer’s dream!
Amenities:
Shampoo • Garden view • Hot water • Portable - upon request conditioner • Lake view • Cleaning products • Shower gel • Hair dryer • Body soap • Bathtub
