/
1x
Advertisement
Proudly Canadian, obsessively Toronto. Subscribe to Toronto Life!
Life

Airbnb of the Week: From $201 per night for a dreamy PEC loft inside a converted church

By Jean Grant
Copy link
Airbnb of the Week: From $201 per night for a dreamy PEC loft inside a converted church

Address: Loyalist Parkway Neighbourhood: Wellington Price: From $201 per night

The place

A renovated loft inside a former Methodist church in bucolic Prince Edward County.

This is the view from the bed. The floor plan is completely open:

Airbnb of the Week: From $201 per night for a dreamy PEC loft inside a converted church

The king-sized bed is raised two feet up on the former altar (there’s also a queen-sized foldaway bed that pulls out of a chest):

Airbnb of the Week: From $201 per night for a dreamy PEC loft inside a converted church

Here’s a different perspective on the altar setup. The wood and rattan chair was purchased from the host’s contractor’s wife, who runs an upcycled furniture shop on Instagram:

Advertisement
Airbnb of the Week: From $201 per night for a dreamy PEC loft inside a converted church

The kitchenette was custom-built. It’s tucked away in a peaked nook:

Airbnb of the Week: From $201 per night for a dreamy PEC loft inside a converted church

There’s also a very comfy-looking hammock. The host originally bought it for outdoor use, but it was so pretty that she moved it inside:

Airbnb of the Week: From $201 per night for a dreamy PEC loft inside a converted church

The host installed the soaker tub, which sits in another custom nook:

Airbnb of the Week: From $201 per night for a dreamy PEC loft inside a converted church

The space was a yoga studio before the host moved in, and she kept a corner filled with mats, bolsters and an aromatherapy diffuser:

Airbnb of the Week: From $201 per night for a dreamy PEC loft inside a converted church
The history

This former Methodist church was built in 1874, and the host, a well-known wedding photographer, is only its fourth owner. She bought the place in June 2016 and now lives full-time in the attached Sunday school unit with her family. She designed the space, dubbed the “Sanctuary,” with zen in mind. The five-month renovation wrapped up this July.

Advertisement
Major perks

Couples on romantic weekend getaways can book the host’s services for an epic photoshoot.

Possible deal breaker

There aren’t many interior walls, so privacy is practically nonexistent.

By the numbers

• 1,400 square feet • $201 per night • 5 indoor plants • 4 guests • 1 hammock • 1 soaker tub • 0 bedrooms

The Hunt

NEVER MISS A TORONTO LIFE STORY

Sign up for This City, our free newsletter about everything that matters right now in Toronto politics, sports, business, culture, society and more.

By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
You may unsubscribe at any time.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Advertisement
Advertisement

More Airbnbs of the Week

"Success is random—all you can do is keep improving": Max Kerman of Arkells on his new memoir, Try Hard
Culture

“Success is random—all you can do is keep improving”: Max Kerman of Arkells on his new memoir, Try Hard

Inside the Latest Issue

Inside the Latest Issue

The April issue of Toronto Life features the anatomy of a Bay Street fiasco at RBC. Plus, our obsessive coverage of everything that matters now in the city.