Welcome to Hills! Once known as Hill's Dairy in Meaford, this historic building has been converted into four rental units with an adventure shop. Steps to downtown Meaford, and minutes to Georgian Bay, Georgian Trail cycling route, the infamous Trout Hollow Trail, shops and restaurants, beaches, and 25 mins from Blue Mountain.
✔ 4 Separate Rental Suites
✔ 3 Comfy Bedrooms
✔ Open Design Living
✔ 2 Fully Equipped Kitchens
✔ Smart TVs
✔ Workspaces
✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi
Learn more below!
Welcome to Hills! We're excited to start your adventure of Meaford and the South Georgian Bay area!
You will feel right at home in this converted dairy building. Hills offers 4 suites identified by Hike, Bike, Ski and Paddle. Travelling in a group? Book all four suites at once to stay together while having your own space to retire to.
Recently renovated, each suite is very fresh and welcoming with an open concept kitchen/living/dining area with large windows that let in lots of natural light. Two of the suites, Bike + Hike are pet friendly, so your furry friends can enjoy the space as much as you do!
★ Sleeping Arrangements ★
The bedroom is a great place for relaxing nights sleep. Bedrooms are broken down by suite:
♛ "Bike" - Ground Floor, 1 BD Suite
- Bedroom 1: Queen-Size Bed
- Living Room: Double Pull Out Couch
♛ "Hike" - 2nd Floor, 2 BD Suite
- Bedroom 2: Queen-Size Bed
- Bedroom 3: Queen-Size Bed
♛ "Ski" - 2nd Floor, 2 BD Suite
- Bedroom 4: Queen-Size Bed
- Bedroom 5: Twin over Full Bunk Beds
♛ "Paddle" - 3rd Floor, 1 BD Suite
- Bedroom 6: Queen-Size Bed
- Living Room: King-Sized Pull Out Day Bed
In each bedroom you can find:
✔ Endy Mattress
✔ Premium Pillows, Linens, and Sheets
✔ Dresser
✔ Night Stands with Reading Lights and Charging Ports
★ Living Room ★
Each suite has it's own living room that contains a comfy couch and chair to sink into to watch Netflix or read a book while enjoying the time away.
✔ Cozy Sofas with Pillows & Blankets
✔ Smart TV
✔ Comfy Accent Chairs
✔ Coffee Table
✔ Reading Lamp
✔ Pull Out Couch
★ Kitchen & Dining ★
Prepare gourmet meals in the fully stocked kitchen in each suite. Many kitchen staples are provided (e.g. tea, coffee, condiments, food wrap, tinfoil etc.) so you will feel at home.
✔ Microwave
✔ Oven
✔ Stove
✔ Toaster
✔ Blender
✔ Coffee Maker
✔ Hot Water Kettle
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Refrigerator/Freezer
✔ Sink - Hot & Cold Water
✔ Trays
✔ Glasses
✔ Silverware
✔ Pots & Pans
Each dining table has seating for 4 and is the perfect place to have dinner followed by a games night.
✔ Dining Table with Seating for 4
★ Office Space ★
The need to work from home was never greater, so we furnished a designated workspace in "Bike" where you can set up your laptop and attend to business.
✔ Workspace (Desk + Chair)
★ Bathroom ★
Each suite features a full relaxing bathroom with fresh towels and essential toiletries to ensure a carefree stay.
✔ Walk In Shower
✔ Vanity
✔ Mirror
✔ Toilet
✔ Towels
✔ Essential Toiletries
✔ Hair Dryer
All of the soaps and cleaning supplies are provided by The Keep Refillery consisting of all natural, plastic-free products that actually work!
★ Outdoor Space ★
In "Paddle, enjoy the private balcony overlooking the Big Head River, as well as the private rooftop deck with dining and lounge seating.
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♛ Hills Shop ♛
Saunter into Hills, grab a cup of joe and chat with fellow travellers and locals about where to plan your next Georgian Bay area adventure. Our shop provides the essential offerings of basic bike repairs and rentals for residents and guests looking to explore.
Guests staying at Hills will undoubtedly want to take in all the Georgian Bay area has to offer.
✔ Bike Repairs
✔ Bike & e-Bike Rentals
✔ Paddle Board Rental
✔ Scooter Rentals
We will be partnering with several wineries, tour companies and local guides to help curate a perfect “playcation”. Hills highly recommends contacting our adventure partners, Free Spirit Tours, for some exciting exploration options and packages.
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♛ Meaford ♛
The Meaford area can be enjoyed year-round! Head out for an adventure biking, hiking, boating, or take the short 25 minute drive to Blue Mountain for some skiing. Return and freshen up to take a stroll downtown to one of our favourite restaurants or down to the waterfront and sit and watch the sunset. Meaford has a great dog park and dog beach, so even Fido will feel the love of the town. Retire back to the apartment for an evening of comfort.
The building is across the street from Bighead River which feeds into Georgian Bay. Daily walks around town can find locals fishing in the river or off the docks. We believe in supporting local, and have partnered with the neighbouring Craig Gallery to feature local artists throughout the apartment. All of the soaps and cleaning supplies are provided by The Keep Refillery consisting of all natural, plastic-free products that actually work!
You will have access all 4 rental suites and roof top deck and listed amenities, which includes the 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 kitchens, 4 living rooms and 4 dining rooms, all for your use. Feel free to use the laundry machines.
All the units are managed by our property manager Kylie. She travels all over Southern Ontario so she’s generally not available in person but is only a quick message or phone call away to help you with anything you might need! Most of the time we will not be available to meet with guests but don't hesitate to contact us. We are still getting up and running but someone may be in the store to assist you as well.
Meaford is a four-season playground that has it all: great live theatre and concerts, fresh local food, unique shopping, nature at your doorstep, recreational activities, a beautiful harbour and waterfront campground, and so much more.
We are home to Meaford Hall - a restored 330-seat theatre, concert and cinema venue - plus unique boutiques, delicious eateries, and services of all kinds. Just a few minutes out of the downtown core you'll find acres of rolling countryside, charming historic villages, secluded beaches and unspoiled natural areas.
The views are amazing, the people are friendly, and the opportunities are endless. It’s all happening, right here in Meaford.
Almost everything is within walking distance! The local grocery store is about a 5 mins drive away.
We're 10 minutes from Thornbury and 20 minutes to Blue mountain by car.
Free street parking is available in Meaford! There is a public lot across the street or two municipal lots only one block away**
**During the winter months from November 15 to April 1 Market Square is located at 12 Nelson Street East (a 3 minute walk away) is the only designated parking lot to allow parking from 2am to 6am during the winter months from Nov. 15th – April 1st .
Two rows have been signed in the lot to allow parking during this time, as an ODD row and an EVEN row (which relates to the calendar day). This change will help with proper snow removal and abandoned vehicles. Please take the time to read the sign in the lot and park your car in the right row to avoid receiving a parking ticket and/or having your vehicle towed.
Meaford is proudly a LGBTQ+ friendly town!
We take being good hosts seriously, and we are proud "Hostfully Hosts." This means when you stay with us, we will email you a Hostfully guidebook link. The guidebook contains all the essential information about your stay, as well as provide recommendations for things to do in the surrounding areas. It's easy to navigate, and if you are out and about, you can access it from your phone.
Linens: sheets, pillows, duvets with covers, inside towels and extra blankets are available for you. You will need to bring your own beach towels.
The apartment is heated by baseboard heating and cooled by a wall AC unit.
Free parking is available in Meaford on streets or municipal lots. There is a public lot across the street or two municipal lots only one block away. During the winter months from November 15 to April 1 there is only one designated overnight parking lots a 3 minute walk away.
To ensure you have a wonderful stay, we’ve equipped this home with a Minut sensor. It monitors noise (but does not record sound), occupancy, temperature and humidity, helping us keep our home and our neighbourhood safe, healthy and comfortable. It notifies us if it gets too loud, to ensure all guests have a pleasant stay and our neighbours are not disturbed.
17 guests maximum. No additional guests not on the reservation are allowed on the property. Thank you for respecting this!
No parties or events
We are a no shoes building. We ask guests to remove their shoes at the door to their unit.
Please lock the door when you leave the apartment.
Quiet hours are from 10pm-7am as per city by laws.
We appreciate you not smoking in the unit. We also ask our guests to kindly smoke across the street away from from our entry ways and bike shops to keep the overall space a smoke free environment.
No pets are allowed in the ski and paddle suites.
Please turn off lights when you are finished in a space/room. Let’s be energy conscious together!
