We recently travelled to Harrison Hot Springs for a last-minute long weekend getaway. We brought my 9 year old son and his friend. It was by luck that there was a cancellation and I was able to book the Willow Kottage only days before our trip. Compared to the local hotels, the price was excellent, and the pix of the property on the website looked great. Let me tell you that our choice to stay here did not disappoint in any way. Less than two hours away from our home we found a little bit of paradise. The Harrison Heritage House & Kottage was absolutely perfect. I will admit that I am very particular and have high standards where comfort, decore and cleanliness is concerned. We arrived to a warm and friendly greeting by Sonya and were able to check in early to our little Kottage. It is so charming! It was a great size for four of us. The main bedroom with the queen bed is very pretty and not what you'd expect in a Kottage rental. The bed was very comfortable (hard to find - even in 4 & 5 star hotels!) and the linens were high quality like what you'd have at home. The bathroom was also a pleasant surprise, a very large soaker tub (nice!!) and so very clean. There is a small but functional kitchenette, perfect for our length of stay. There is a nice large kitchen table and chairs to sit and enjoy your meals. Most places have just a small two-seater table. There was a lovely fireplace, small tv, couch and chair for relaxation at night. A set of (very steep) stairs leads up to a bedroom with two single beds - perfect for the boys. If I were to change anything though, I would stay that the stairs are too narrow and too steep. The grounds of the Harrison Heritage House are very well kept and the gardens are spectacular. Swing on the tree swing and look out onto the water, or if you are with kids like we were, take advantage of the private little basketball court. Check out their pond with the relaxing sound of the water feature and plenty of koi fish swimming around. As soon as we arrived, I knew without a doubt that we'd be back sans kids for a romantic weekend.
The Kottage is literally a two minute walk to the beach and the main strip of shops. We all loved this place and plan to make a yearly visit to Harrison and to stay at this same location. It is a great choice for both families and couples. As you can tell, I highly recommend it.