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Beautiful, clean cottage, 4 min walk to the beach/playground. Many wineries!

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About the neighborhood

Colchester

Essex stay.At this Essex cottage, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lake Erie and Colchester Beach. Serenity Lavender Farm and North 42 Degrees Estate Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Colchester Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • North 42 Degrees Estate Winery - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Oxley Estate Winery - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Cooper's Hawk Vineyards - 18 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beerded Dog Brewing Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Godfather's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cooper's Hawk Vineyards - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Georgie's Local Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful, clean cottage, 4 min walk to the beach/playground. Many wineries!

View of the lake. Air conditioned & gas fireplace. Dining room seats 6 people. Washer and dryer. Master = queen bed. 2nd bedroom = double bed. 3rd bedroom bunks = double on bottom & twin top bunk. The charge per night includes 2 adults and up to 3 children under 12. Additional adults adds $20 per person for each night they stay. Gas BBQ, and a fire pit. Dine out front watching the boats go by. It's just a short walk for you and the kids to reach the playground, splash pad, beach and public restrooms. This is a smaller beach that boasts Volleyball nets (bring your own ball) and a handy snack bar near the pier. Just adults? Stay on the beach for dinner at The Wreck, over looking the pier or take a tour of one or more of the numerous wineries within minutes of the cottage. i.e. Paglione with their outdoor wood oven pizza's and gelato, or Viewpointe, named appropriately for an outstanding view of the lake. If you end up with a rainy day, take a 15 - 20 minute drive to Amhurstberg for some historic tours, or maybe check out scenic Kingsville for a little shopping and a selection of great restaurants. After enjoying the firepit you may want to relax on the front porch and listen to the lap of the waves. Pack light, we've thought of everything,

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Place soiled towels and bed linens in laundry room Dishes must be cleaned and put away Place garbage and recycling out back in the appropriate bins

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful, clean cottage, 4 min walk to the beach/playground. Many wineries! to the airport?

This cottage is 23.5 mi (37-min drive) away from the Windsor, ON (YQG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful, clean cottage, 4 min walk to the beach/playground. Many wineries! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Beautiful, clean cottage, 4 min walk to the beach/playground. Many wineries! to the beach?

This cottage is a short 2-minute walk from Colchester Beach and 9.3 mi (16-min drive) from Cedar Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful, clean cottage, 4 min walk to the beach/playground. Many wineries! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful, clean cottage, 4 min walk to the beach/playground. Many wineries!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, clean cottage, 4 min walk to the beach/playground. Many wineries!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful, clean cottage, 4 min walk to the beach/playground. Many wineries!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Beautiful, clean cottage, 4 min walk to the beach/playground. Many wineries! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful, clean cottage, 4 min walk to the beach/playground. Many wineries! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Beautiful, clean cottage, 4 min walk to the beach/playground. Many wineries! to downtown Town of Essex?

This cottage is 0.3 mi away from Colchester.

Beautiful, clean cottage, 4 min walk to the beach/playground. Many wineries! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carole D., London, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
As always the cottage was perfect. This is my fifth time renting from Denise and this time we brought friends who also loved the cottage. We ate at a local winery and went to Point Pelee national park. Lovely memories and great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole D., London, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage is perfect. Clean. Everything we need. Modern. Close to the park and climbers and beach..ice cream and cafe and restaurant within three blocks. Lots to see in the area. We love it and make it a yearly cottage trip for my daughter and grandchild and myself.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time. Very quiet and peaceful. Cottage was much larger than expected. Have been trying for 3 years to book, happy we were able to get an opening. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great. The cottage was veryclean and super cute. My sister and i had lots of fun wirh wineries close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The description of this rental does not do it justice. There is a truly lovely, if partial view of Lake Erie, that encourages relaxation on the ample deck. Most importantly the mattresses are all comfortable, the shower head has good pressure, the whole place is clean, the location is convenient to the North Shore wineries and the hosts are LOVELY! It is hard to find a nice comfy place that is pet friendly and we so appreciated this one. Thank you Jeff and Denise Ps the photos do not show this but there are three separate bedrooms and the a/c works great. Overall very very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage is in an excellent location & close to so many towns and wineries. The beach is quite close. I was so relaxed after spending the week there and will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay and place !

Very modern, well taken care of, has everything you need, great location and views of lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cottage

Our second time here. We will be back .Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage,,we plan on coming back in the near future.

We loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
a perfect little cottage in the heart of wine country
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out. Hospitable host. Great, comfortable property. Can't ask for more!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

May 24 weekend 2025 was wonderful. This place was clean and had everything one could want. Nice view of Lake Erie. Great stay. Will be back hopefully
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Weekend Getaway

The rental was very clean and well maintained. Perfect for our family of five! The owners had thought of everything to make it a pleasant stay. The closeness of the park and marina was a massive plus for our family.y son and husband caught many fish off.the pier. We also visited the restaurant right by the marina.. The view from the house was beautiful! We want to return in the warmer.months!! Thank you for the great communication that the owner had!!! 5 star!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun

Perfect weather, good view of lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this clean bright cottage. My daughter and grandchild come with me for a four day “girl’s weekend”. This year we also went to the Pelee National park and Harrow Fair while we were there. My grandma child is now 5 and it’s our third year. There is a beach and splash pad and climber within a short walk. A cafe for the adults. And restaurant and ice cream near the park. The first two years we did not go anywhere as we had everything we needed. Adding day trips this year is just a bonus. The beds are comfy and we spend evenings watching movies. It’s the perfect cottage for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage

Cottage was clean and very accessible, close to a great beach and play area which our granddaughter and us enjoyed. Very quiet street and the front porch was great to just sit on and relax after our days of touring the areawe all really enjoyed our stay. Thank you..
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

Very clean,cozy and everything there needed, all you need to bring is food and clothing..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute stay!

Cute little cottage with a beautiful view. The front deck was definitely our favourite! The house inside could use a better cleaning honestly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wine Country at it's finest

This cottage was everything I could hope for. The right size for my friend & my dog & I. Close to a lot of wineries (spent way too much) and close to the beach with a view of the lake from the porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place and everyone around was super friendly.

Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short lovely stay

This cottage was quaint and comfortable. The location was perfect for unwinding and had everything we needed within walking distance. The playground, beach, coffee shop and was a quick drive from town. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herb D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Getaway Destination

This is a quaint, "clean" and hospitable cottage to enjoy a getaway in a quiet neighborhood with a Lake Erie view. A great choice rather than a hotel/ motel scene with abundant indoor and outdoor space. All amenities you need would need are there. Dinese is a great host. Try it out!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome get away

We came up for the eclipse and had a peaceful time in the cabin. It was great to let the kids walk down to the beach and playground while I sat on the couch and read. Great restaurants near the cabin. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all Denise and Jeff responded to any questions and went well out of their way to the two night stay exceptional. They have thought of everything and all the amenities looked and felt new. Fabulous hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheryl K., St. Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable, clean cottage.

Lovely area. Very nice and very clean cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023