Bed and breakfast in Parry Sound

Reopened after 2 years of repairs from tree damage—welcome back! We get rave reviews! Queen bed, ensuite bath, sitting area w/ electric fireplace, sunporch w/ pull-out sofa, table & chairs, TV, microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker & kettle. Beaches nearby! Train town: you’ll hear trains rumble past behind our house, over the hill. Children over 12 only. No pets. Coffee & tea at 8:00 in the front room with fire; breakfast at 8:30 in the dining room. Friendly little dog. Lawn parking. The space See also: Sweeney Room and Wheatley Room found on Airbnb and easily accessed through our website (Google search: top bed and breakfast Parry Sound) or visit: mrstbnb The Beatty Room - Main Suite 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 four 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 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 a new pull out sofa bed in the adjoining sun room. 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, and beautiful stained glass windows. 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. A 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, cheeses and toast /jam/honey/peanut butter. ..vegetarian and gluten free available. On alternate days, she serves up pancakes/frittatas/egg casserole 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. Children twelve and older are welcomed. Guest access We have private sleeping accommodations 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, our family room and the kitchen. Please park at an angle on our front lawn to make room for three vehicles. 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. 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. Other things to note Please note! Our bedrooms are on the second floor. We are sorry, but we are not wheelchair accessible. Parry Sound is a train town. You will hear the train rumble through town and occassionally the whistle day or night. 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.