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The Ridge Retreat

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· Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario
6 acres hosted by Sandra D.
1 Vehicle/Tent site
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The Ridge Retreat is 6 acres of beauty topped off with amazing waterfront and an awesome new dock. A gravel road has been prepared from the road access right down to the lake. We recommend that you park on the upper portion of this driveway/road and walk or use an ATV to travel on the trail to the lake. As mentioned, there is about a 40 ft incline just as you approach the clearing down by the lake . Please wear running/walking shoes and descend slowly down either of the 2 trails provided. The trail "Easy Street" is definitely an easier descent and climb. Learn more about this land: Situated just off the main road, The Ridge Retreat offers you the privacy and beauty of 6 unspoiled acres. Follow the gravel walkway/road down (5 min walk) to your amazing private dock situated on Howes Lake, Verona Ontario. Deep, clean water for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, etc.  There are 2 firepits should you decide to have a campfire - one at the road site (RV and trailer) and one at the waters edge.  This property provides privacy and solitude for nature lovers. The designated RV parking spot is up near the main road along with a very nice outhouse but if you decide to tent camp, there are a few choices that would bring you closer to the water's edge.  An additional outhouse is located at the top of the incline to the lake.  The gravel/asphalt trail down by the lake is the steeper of the 2 trails. Choose the "Easy Street" trail off to your right after you pass the stop sign indicating that no vehicles should drive beyond. This trail is a bit longer but a much more gradual incline. Grocery shopping, nature trails, etc are just a few minutes away. The scenic town of Westport is a 30 min drive away with amazing shops and a local winery.Situated just off the main road, The Ridge Retreat offers you the privacy and beauty of 6 unspoiled acres. Follow the gravel walkway/road down (5 min walk) to your amazing private dock situated on Howes Lake, Verona Ontario. Deep, clean water for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, etc.   This property provides privacy and solitude for nature lovers. The designated RV parking spot is up near the main road along with a very nice outhouse but if you decide to tent camp, there are a few choices that would bring you closer to the water's edge.   The terrain just before you reach the open area (with fire pit) at the lakeside, is somewhat steep so is not recommended for anyone with mobility concerns.  Be sure to wear proper running/hiking shoes as you walk down to the water.  We have added an "easy street" trail through the bush to make this descent more pleasant. Grocery shopping, nature trails, etc are just a few minutes away. The scenic town of Westport is a 30 min drive away with amazing shops and a local winery.
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Amanda K.recommends
September 23, 2024
The Ridge Retreat, Verona , Ontario
What a serene and private place. Sandi provided very clear directions to get to this space, and we had no trouble locating all of the amenities being offered. We parked our trailer at the upper site off the gravel road and spent our days down by the water. The facilities were clean and well maintained. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this spot to others.
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Dina N.recommends
September 3, 2024
The Ridge Retreat, Verona , Ontario
We had a great time camping at Sandra’s land. The outhouses were very well kept. The nature was beautiful. We set up two 6 person tents in the forest site and took all our equipment down to the deck. The walk down and up is quite a workout but it adds to the adventure.
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Brenda L.recommends
September 1, 2024
The Ridge Retreat, Verona , Ontario
We love camping at The Ridge Retreat. The property is beautiful and the private dock is amazing. This is the 3rd time for us and we are already planning out trip for next year.
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Ruby C.recommends
August 25, 2024
The Ridge Retreat, Verona , Ontario
Relaxing, spacious & quiet area.
The land is quiet, spacious and well equipped with 2 accessible fire pits, a picnic table and a well cared for compost outhouse. The beach area is a little bit of a steep trek (as we knew in advance) but was lovely to take a picnic and the inflatable kayaks to for a relaxing afternoon with no one around to bother us and to throw sticks for the dog. We felt comepletely safe leaving our belongings on the beach while we explored the lake on the kayaks. It’s a really lovely place to stay and extremely relaxing. The hosts were communicative and answered all our questions but gave us lots of space which we really liked. Would absolutely recommend and would absolutely stay again.
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Dan M.recommends
July 30, 2024
The Ridge Retreat, Verona , Ontario
We loved this property and Sandi was a great host. As described, the hill is steep but worth the hike to the lake. The dock was amazing, in a great place, and deep enough to jump in without touching any bottom. We brought our old dog, who struggled with the hill, so just be wary if your dog has mobility issues. We would definitely come again!
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Jacob B.recommends
July 24, 2024
The Ridge Retreat, Verona , Ontario
Great camping for our family, second time going for us and was even better than the first. Great lake access, quiet site and A+ host.
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Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Wendake-Nionwentsïo, and Mississauga First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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