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A nice, quiet little campground. The sites are fairly close together but that just gives it more of a community feel. Loved the little cabin we stayed in, it was perfect for the cool nights! Staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Such a beautiful campground, our site had this beautiful view of the field and horses. It was great to interact with them. Everyone was so welcoming and ensured we had what we needed to enjoy our stay.
Absolutely love visiting Tobermory and surrounding area. harmony acres is in the right location. The staff are awesome, helping us upgrade our campsite and checking in on us to make sure our visit was excellent. I loved seeing the changes to the campgrounds and the area in the last 5 years. I am hoping to make this a yearly camp trip now and will defiantly be booking again with Harmony Acres in the future.
Beautiful grounds and absolutely lovely staff. Truly the perfect place to stay for your Tobermory visit. The grounds are very quiet and lots of dry wood options to purchase as well as even marshmallow roasters to borrow in case you forgot yours! The “private” rock beach via one of the trails is definitely well worth the 2 hour trek. Cant wait to stay here again!
An Honest Review
Praise:
Staff Amanda at Harmony Acres accommodated my needs and took the initiative to text me vs calling me after hearing my voicemail greeting stating that I am hard-of-hearing.
I observed one washroom building having a beautiful wooden ramp leading up to it, as well as another ramp leading inside to the front desk through the "chalet area". I believe there was also a large stall and shower designed to accommodate a wheelchair. The site seems to be equipped to meet the needs of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. Very refreshing to see at a campground, since outdoor retreats like this are so often not accessible.
When my plans changed last minute and my travel group changed from 3 adults to 2 adults and one child, staff granted me on-site credit to be used towards firewood, ice, and shower tokens.
Staff Tyler was amazing with the kids staying at the grounds. He encouraged socialization with the horses and found treats for us to give them. Amanda as well sourced carrots for us to feed them. The 7 horses, resident chickens and rooster roaming the grounds were one of the highlights of our stay.
The bathroom and shower buildings were cleaned daily and kept stocked. The porta-potties dotted around the grounds were recently changed/cleaned (we arrived on a Monday). I even saw the bird bath being sponged out and filled with fresh water one day. The grounds and facilities both seem very well kept.
On our last morning, my friend and I ran out of propane while we were cooking up eggs and french toast. Staff allowed us to loot old propane tanks left behind by previous campers and we found one (no charge) with just enough fuel to finish off our breakfast. We packed up and parked our car out front by the office and wandered the grounds one last time to say goodbye to the animals. Staff was so kind and did not rush us off the property. One staff even offered to give us a trail ride before leaving (I may have misheard this), but we opted to wander on foot for a bit instead.
Criticism:
The lots were a bit smaller than expected. However, the grounds overall were beautiful and made up for this.
There was no music allowed whatsoever from any kind of electronic device. Only real instruments were permitted (ie. a guitar). Being my 3-year-old nephew's first camping trip and time away from indoor comforts, we allowed him to watch some cartoons on a tablet while meals were being prepared. The volume was kept very low and no one raised alarm. Bluetooth earphones or headphones are an easy enough solution to this rule should it be an issue. The grounds were eerily quiet at night and most campers seemed to retreat to their tents/cabins quite early. Harmony Acres is definitely a good campground choice for young families or people seeking peace and quiet in nature. "Harmony Acres" lacked harmony (no music 🤭)... perhaps "Tranquil Acres" is a more accurate descriptor.
Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Praise:
Staff Amanda at Harmony Acres accommodated my needs and took the initiative to text me vs calling me after hearing my voicemail greeting stating that I am hard-of-hearing.
I observed one washroom building having a beautiful wooden ramp leading up to it, as well as another ramp leading inside to the front desk through the "chalet area". I believe there was also a large stall and shower designed to accommodate a wheelchair. The site seems to be equipped to meet the needs of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. Very refreshing to see at a campground, since outdoor retreats like this are so often not accessible.
When my plans changed last minute and my travel group changed from 3 adults to 2 adults and one child, staff granted me on-site credit to be used towards firewood, ice, and shower tokens.
Staff Tyler was amazing with the kids staying at the grounds. He encouraged socialization with the horses and found treats for us to give them. Amanda as well sourced carrots for us to feed them. The 7 horses, resident chickens and rooster roaming the grounds were one of the highlights of our stay.
The bathroom and shower buildings were cleaned daily and kept stocked. The porta-potties dotted around the grounds were recently changed/cleaned (we arrived on a Monday). I even saw the bird bath being sponged out and filled with fresh water one day. The grounds and facilities both seem very well kept.
On our last morning, my friend and I ran out of propane while we were cooking up eggs and french toast. Staff allowed us to loot old propane tanks left behind by previous campers and we found one (no charge) with just enough fuel to finish off our breakfast. We packed up and parked our car out front by the office and wandered the grounds one last time to say goodbye to the animals. Staff was so kind and did not rush us off the property. One staff even offered to give us a trail ride before leaving (I may have misheard this), but we opted to wander on foot for a bit instead.
Criticism:
The lots were a bit smaller than expected. However, the grounds overall were beautiful and made up for this.
There was no music allowed whatsoever from any kind of electronic device. Only real instruments were permitted (ie. a guitar). Being my 3-year-old nephew's first camping trip and time away from indoor comforts, we allowed him to watch some cartoons on a tablet while meals were being prepared. The volume was kept very low and no one raised alarm. Bluetooth earphones or headphones are an easy enough solution to this rule should it be an issue. The grounds were eerily quiet at night and most campers seemed to retreat to their tents/cabins quite early. Harmony Acres is definitely a good campground choice for young families or people seeking peace and quiet in nature. "Harmony Acres" lacked harmony (no music 🤭)... perhaps "Tranquil Acres" is a more accurate descriptor.
Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
We loved our stay. It far exceeded our expectations. The campgrounds are very clean and well laid out. They are situated right between the heart of Tobermory and the Bruce N. Park, very convenient. We stayed in a cabin, it was very rustic, clean and smelled good. Beds are comfy, we slept well. Washrooms and showers were clean and easily accessible. The staff was the best. Tyler and Amanda were great hosts and always happy to chat and help us. Love the added bonus of chickens and horses. We are definitely planning a trip back to this camp site again.
Best campground ever!
I was nervous to stay here after reading some of the bad reviews, but I didn't find any of the complaints to be accurate for our stay.
This campsite was pure happiness.
We have a class C motorhome and stayed in the site near the stables. The hosts were so accommodating to get us set up with everything we needed. We watched the sunset over the pasture, listened to the frogs, and even saw a little snake. In the morning, we were awakened by chickens which was absolutely magical in my opinion. Best morning ever.
A couple things to note:
- The horses didn't stink (I was concerned about that.)
- You have to buy firewood on site
- They don't have a sewer dump, but we dumped at Cyprus campground nearby (Not sure if there is a cost. We planned to pay but it was after hours and there was no one there for us to pay.)
I was nervous to stay here after reading some of the bad reviews, but I didn't find any of the complaints to be accurate for our stay.
This campsite was pure happiness.
We have a class C motorhome and stayed in the site near the stables. The hosts were so accommodating to get us set up with everything we needed. We watched the sunset over the pasture, listened to the frogs, and even saw a little snake. In the morning, we were awakened by chickens which was absolutely magical in my opinion. Best morning ever.
A couple things to note:
- The horses didn't stink (I was concerned about that.)
- You have to buy firewood on site
- They don't have a sewer dump, but we dumped at Cyprus campground nearby (Not sure if there is a cost. We planned to pay but it was after hours and there was no one there for us to pay.)
