Escape to nature in style with a stay at Grotto Getaway near Tobermory. This luxury glamping retreat offers cozy tents, private hot tubs, and easy access to Bruce Peninsula’s most iconic sites, including the Grotto.
If you’ve ever wanted to experience nature without sacrificing your morning espresso or a good night’s sleep, Grotto Getaway might just be your dream setup. This is peak glamping: think luxury canvas tents, comfy beds, twinkle lights, and everything set up and ready for you when you arrive.
I stayed in one of their beautiful glamping tents and instantly understood the hype. The space is cozy but elevated : real beds with proper linens (no sleeping bags here), a private fire pit, and access to spotless washrooms. You’re surrounded by trees, but the vibe is more boutique escape than rustic camping.
Located close to Miller Lake and just a short drive from Tobermory’s iconic Grotto, this stay is the perfect home base if you want to explore Bruce Peninsula without giving up creature comforts. It’s relaxing, quiet, and incredibly easy, just unpack, unwind, and let the weekend begin.
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Why try glamping at The Grotto Getaway?
What Is Grotto Getaway?
Grotto Getaway is a luxury glamping experience located near Miller Lake, just 25 minutes south of Tobermory in Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula. It’s designed for people (like me!) who love the idea of being surrounded by nature, but aren’t quite ready to rough it with a sleeping bag on the ground.
This glamping retreat offers beautifully styled canvas tents that are already set up and waiting for you when you arrive. Each tent includes a real bed with hotel-quality linens, warm lighting, and thoughtful little touches that make it feel more like a boutique escape than a campground. It’s off-grid but still has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
There are clean and modern shared washroom facilities, private fire pits at each site, and optional add-ons like firewood bundles, breakfast kits, and s’mores kits to make your stay even easier. And because it’s nestled among trees with just a few tents on the property, it feels quiet and peaceful without being completely remote.
Inside the Tent
The moment you unzip the tent flap at Grotto Getaway, you realize this is not your average camping setup. This is peak glamping. Inside, you’ll find a real bed (yes, an actual bed!) complete with a cozy duvet, soft linens, and pillows that are way too nice for the woods. There’s a rustic-chic vibe throughout, with warm lighting, small wooden side tables, lanterns, and thoughtful touches that make the space feel more like a boutique cabin than a tent.
There’s also plenty of room to move around. Each tent has space for your gear, a little seating area, and some even include rugs or woven mats to make it feel extra homey. The temperature inside is surprisingly comfortable, especially with the natural shade and airflow from the forest surroundings.
You’re still immersed in nature – waking up to birdsong and falling asleep to the sound of wind through the trees – but with just enough comfort to feel pampered. And after a day of hiking or swimming, crawling into a real bed under twinkly lights? It’s a yes from me.
Outside the Tent
Step outside your luxury tent and you’re greeted with all the charm of camping. Each tent has its own private outdoor setup with chairs for lounging, a fire pit for late-night s’mores, and plenty of space to breathe in the fresh Tobermory air. It’s peaceful, quiet, and the perfect place to slow down between adventures.
Just a short walk from your tent, you’ll find the shared washroom facilities. They’re clean, modern, and way more comfortable than anything you’d expect from a campground. Hot showers, flush toilets, and sinks make it easy to stay fresh after a day of hiking or beach-hopping. Everything’s well-maintained and easy to access, even after dark.
This is the kind of place where you can sip your morning coffee outdoors in your pajamas, listen to the birds, and feel like you’ve actually escaped the everyday. It’s glamping done right : cozy, stylish, and connected to nature, but with all the comforts that make your stay feel elevated.
THE DETAILS
Price | Starting at 200$ a night
Reservation | Book your stay here.
Things to Do Nearby
While the ultimate draw of Grotto Getaway might be its peaceful, luxe-tent retreat, its location also opens the door to some truly unforgettable outdoor experiences right in Ontario’s scenic Bruce Peninsula. If you’re looking to explore, here’s how you can turn your stay into a mini adventure:
Visit the Grotto (of course!)
No visit near Tobermory is complete without seeing this iconic natural treasure. The Grotto features a stunning sea cave with crystal-clear waters and dramatic limestone cliffs, definitely worth the short drive.
Explore Bruce Peninsula National Park
The park offers some of the province’s most rugged and beautiful landscapes. From hikes with panoramic views of Georgian Bay to surreal underwater vistas for snorkelers and divers below.
Other Local Spots
- Flowerpot Island – A short boat ride from Tobermory, this island has iconic limestone formations, underground caves, and beautiful shores.
- Cyprus Lake & Singing Sands Beach – Ideal for a picnic or afternoon of quiet lakeside reflection.
- Local Eateries & Artisan Shops – Geared up for cozy cravings? Tobermory itself has charming cafés and artisans worth browsing for a warm snack or picnic essentials.
If you’d like a deeper look at all the best things to explore in this region, check out my full guide: What to Do in Bruce Peninsula
Final Thoughts : Stay at The Grotto Getaway
If you’re craving a nature escape that doesn’t skimp on comfort, Grotto Getaway delivers peak glamping vibes in one of Ontario’s most breathtaking regions. With luxury canvas tents, cozy beds, stylish details, and thoughtful amenities, it’s a retreat designed for both adventure and relaxation. Whether you spend your days hiking to the Grotto, exploring Bruce Peninsula National Park, or simply sipping coffee on your private deck under the trees, this is the kind of stay that helps you slow down and reconnect, with nature, with travel, and maybe even with yourself.
It’s proof that you don’t need to travel far to experience something truly memorable.
* P.S. I was invited by The Grotto Getawat for this stay but all opinions (and obsessions) are 100% mine!
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I almost made a very different version of this reel.
Last time I posted about Smiths Falls, the comments surprised me and a lot of them seemed to come from people who actually live there. There’s nothing to do here. It’s boring. My first instinct was to make a whole clap-back video, screenshots and all.
But honestly? I get it. Nobody is a tourist in their own town. The canal is just the thing you cross on your way to work. The museum is where you went once on a school trip in grade four. When you see a place every single day, it goes invisible.
I grew up near the Bay of Fundy – home of the highest tides on the planet – and as a kid I thought it was the most boring place on earth. It took moving away to realize people cross oceans to see what was in my backyard.
So this reel is me being a tourist in your town for you. The 1912 bridge you’d paddle under if you hadn’t stopped noticing it. The museum where you can climb into the trains, and even sleep in one. The thrift trail. The mural. All of it.
To everyone who’s never been: this is your sign for an easy day trip from Ottawa or Kingston.
And to Smiths Falls locals: I dare you to do one thing from this list this weekend. Report back. 😌
What’s the thing in YOUR town that you’ve stopped noticing? I want to hear it.
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I have a confession: half my road trips are reverse-engineered.
I don’t pick a destination and find a coffee shop nearby. I pick the coffee shop, then build a whole day around justifying the drive. A hike here, a beach there, some antiquing, all very respectable cover stories for the fact that I drove two hours for an iced latte.
Because here’s what I’ve figured out after years of crisscrossing Ontario: the best coffee shops are never just coffee shops. They’re the unofficial welcome centre of every small town. The barista knows which trail is muddy this week. The regulars will tell you where to park for free. The bulletin board has better local intel than any travel blog, mine included.
So this list isn’t really about coffee. It’s about the 12 places I use as an excuse to keep exploring this province. Swipe through, every single one comes with what to pair it with so you can build your own cover story.
From Thunder Bay to the County, consider this your permission slip to drive unreasonably far for caffeine.
Which one’s closest to you? And more importantly, what’s YOUR coffee shop worth driving for? I’m always taking notes. ☕
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For over a hundred years, the men who lived in this house woke up, looked at the lake, and went to work captaining the Wolfe Island ferry. Three generations of them. Same water, same crossing, every day.
I thought about that a lot during my stay at @themullinhouse_ (mainly from the bathtub, because the tub faces the lake and once you’re in it there’s no reason to be anywhere else.)
The Mullin House just opened as a stay, and those who brought it back to life did it in the best way that possible. Keeping the soul of the place.Places with an actual story make my job as a photographer easy. I just have to pay attention.
And if you want to stay here too: It’s a free 20-minute ferry from Kingston, 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10. So this is your sign to plan the group trip you keep talking about.
Save this for when you book it, and be honest, would you make it out of that bathtub by checkout?
Thank you to @themullinhouse_ for having me!
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I grew up an hour from the Bay of Fundy. And every few years, my school would pile us onto a bus and take us to Hopewell Rocks or Fundy National Park. And every single time, as a kid, I thought : ‘okay, cool. Rocks. Trees. Can we go home now?’
I had absolutely no idea what I was standing next to.
It took me leaving New Brunswick, travelling across the country before I came back to the Bay of Fundy as an adult and genuinely had my breath taken away. I grew up next to one of the most extraordinary places on the planet and completely took it for granted. And I think a lot of Maritimers probably feel the same way.
This carousel is my attempt to fix that, for myself, and for anyone who’s never made the trip. Scroll through and I’ll show you exactly how I’d plan a road trip along the New Brunswick side, from the tidal flats to the coastal cliffs to the little fishing towns that feel completely frozen in time.
And if you have extra days to spare, Saint John is absolutely worth a stop, underrated city, great food scene, and it sits right on the bay.
I’m also heading back this summer to try a stay I’ve had my eye on for a while, I genuinely cannot wait to tell you all about it. 👀
Save this for your New Brunswick road trip. 🙌
👇 Have you ever been to the Bay of Fundy? Were you as underwhelmed as I was at 10 years old? 😄
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I’ll be honest, when I pulled up to @whispering_springs I didn’t know what to expect. I’d seen the photos, I’d read the website, but nothing really prepares you for the moment you walk into your safari tent and realize this might actually be nicer than your apartment.
We’re talking a king bed, more space than I expected, and an actual bathtub, in a tent. I took a bath. In the woods. And I would do it again without hesitation.
Oh and the s’mores bar? Someone thought really hard about what would make people unreasonably happy at the end of a summer night and they nailed it.
Save this for your summer planning because at 90 minutes from Toronto there is really no reason to wait.
Now tell me have you ever gone glamping? If not, what are you waiting for!
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