Upgrades to Greystone Retreat

We are constantly upgrading,
improving and replacing items
at our rental properties
to keep them up-to-date,
functional and as comfortable
as possible for our guests.

 

UPGRADES IN 2015

  • 3 new double pull-out couches in recreation room
  • new double pull-out couch in great room
  • 2 additional sling chairs with hassocks in great room

 

UPGRADES IN 2016

  • 5-burner propane barbecue with searing burner (kitchen deck)
  • new kitchen stove with self-cleaning oven
  • 60″ wall-mounted television in recreation room — perfect for group presentations (room can be re-arranged to accommodate 6 tables or theatre-style up to 40 chairs)
  • 42″ televisions in great room and master bedroom
  • upgrades to wiring for all entertainment equipment
  • ping pong table in garage
  • new propane large capacity hot water heater installed
  • retaining wall built on north side of house at base of deck
  • additional griddle — pancakes for all 🙂
  • great room floor stripped, sanded and urethaned
  • new 16.5′ canoe

BUNKIE

  • all carpet replaced with wood floor

 

UPGRADES IN 2017

  • upgraded majority of lights to LED; balance are CFLs
  • television in recreation room now has a dedicated HD receiver
  • new draperies in recreation room and great room
  • bamboo sheets for queen beds
  • kitchen light fixtures replaced
  • kitchen taps replaced
  • SUP (stand up paddleboard)
  • sit-on-top kayak
  • sidewalk expanded by garage for easier parking
  • shoreline reinforced with armor stone to reduce erosion

BUNKIE

  • fibre-optic cable run from Annex to Bunkie
  • wireless internet installed
  • upgraded entertainment systems

 

UPGRADES IN 2018

  • 650 thread count, 100% cotton sheets for queen beds
    bamboo sheets felt lovely, but shrunk further every wash 🙁
    they have been donated
  • single folding cots replaced (old ones donated to a happy cottager)
    including new mattresses for each
  • children’s kayak/SUP board

 

UPGRADES IN 2019

  • kitchen cupboard by fridge taken apart and rebuilt to include
    a built-in area for two 4-slice toasters and microwave
    (all on separate circuits)
  • carpet removed from lower level stairs and hallway
  • replaced stairs with solid maple treads
  • replaced hallway carpet with laminate flooring

ANNEX

  • carpet removed from great/living room and stairs; replaced
  • new, much larger, barbecue on private deck

BUNKIE

  • new double mattress for master bedroom; new sheets/pillows