This grand Victorian Home was built in 1861 in the Gothic Vernacular style with queen posts in the gabled peaks, scalloped barge boards and an ornate circular window in the front gable. This estate sits only two blocks from main street in beautiful historic Collingwood and one block north of the Shipyards waterfront parks and trail system. The public library is right across the street and it is a 5 minute walk to fine restaurants, friendly pubs and shops of every kind. This home is centrally located in the heart of Downtown Collingwood.

This home has been painstakingly restored and lavishly decorated with original Katherine Huycke. Custom Sanderson wall coverings and brocade, Antique chandeliers, original plaster crown mouldings can be found throughout this stately home. An eclectic mix of old and modern furnishings add to the ambience of this one-of-a-kind Victorian home.

This property takes you back in time yet with all the modern conveniences and comfort you will be sure to remember your stay. The guests lounge is a thirty foot double room with a dividing arch that separates the living room from the sitting room. The sitting room is adorned with a fully restored ceramic faced fireplace. The living room has an entertainment centre, library area and a refreshment bar.

Breakfast is served in an elegant twenty foot dining room that boasts candelabra from Florence and seating for up to twelve.

A magnificent wide Victorian staircase leads you to one of three guest bedrooms. All situated on the second floor with easy access to all of the guest's facilities, grounds and gardens. Each spacious room is adorned with a queen size bed and well appointed with everything that you need for a restful stay. One room enjoys a two piece ensuite washroom while the other rooms share in our newly renovated guest washroom which is a pleasure to use. A luxurious soak in the large jetted tub is the perfect end to any day whether you were skiing Blue Mountain, hiking the Bruce Trail or the Scenic Caves, antiquing, rocking to the Elvis Festival or window shopping.

The gardens are lavish with seating areas at the front, centre, side and rear of this property. The manicured back garden is very private, with high walls and a victorian style tiered garden with loungers and fireplace. Whether it is sun or shade you have privacy for both!

No matter how you choose to spend your days, your nights are spent in luxury snuggled into beds in rooms that are as warm and comforting as the rest of this grand home.

Easy access to hiking, biking, walking trails, and local marinas. Ten minute drive to Blue Mountain and the Village at Blue, twenty minute drive to Thornbury, and twenty minute drive to Creemore. Local shuttle service available to Blue Mountain Intrawest. For those who love the water, stroll along the largest "fresh" water beach in the world "Wasaga Beach" which is a short 20 minute drive. There you can enjoy water world, rent ski doos, the drive-in theatre, shopping and nightlife.

The Georgian Triangle has become one of the fastest growing "Four Seasons Resorts" in all of Ontario. There is something for every member of the family. We welcome you and your loved ones for a weekend or longer you will remember for years to come. Full breakfast or a continental for those early risers available upon request. Please call ahead for special dietary needs. There are two double oversized drive ways for ease of parking. There is also access to high speed internet, local phone and fax services. We will do the best to provide you with all the comforts of home.

Welcome to the Abena House.