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Smart TV, books
Golf
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Golf

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Leamington, ON
  • Leamington Municipal Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Seacliff Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Point Pelee National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Windsor, ON (YQG)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Leamington

On lake.Stay at this Leamington vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Erie and 2 miles (3 km) of Leamington Municipal Marina. Leamington Community Recreation Trail Trailhead and Seacliff Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Leamington Municipal Marina - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Seacliff Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Seacliff Beach - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Point Pelee National Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Leamington Arts Centre - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burgess Refreshments - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's - ‬2 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.

The Bunkie on Lake Erie

Fully separate from main home , guest house. Warm, and cozy 1 bed/ 1 bath guest house on a waterfront property in Leamington. The all wood interior creates a nostalgic and cottage style feel. Complete with a queen bed, high end mattress, and a heat/cooling system controlled by remote you are sure to be comfortable. Within close proximity to restaurants, grocery, golf, wineries, hiking trail, go karts, driving range, marina & more.

The space
This is a truly unique and romantic experience. The space is perfect size for two people. The main house sits 100 yards from the guest house creating complete privacy. Towels, toiletries, dishware, bedding will all be provided.

Guest access
Full access of the guest house. No access to main house or property of main house.

Other things to note
There is no in unit laundry. There is a laundry mat less than 3KM away.

Property manager

Conor Chilvers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • 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.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Waterfront Across From Course
Waterfront Guest House Across From Golf Course Leamington

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bunkie on Lake Erie to the airport?

This vacation home is 29.6 mi (45-min drive) away from the Windsor, ON (YQG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Bunkie on Lake Erie have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Bunkie on Lake Erie to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi (4-min drive) from Seacliff Beach and 12.1 mi (22-min drive) from Cedar Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bunkie on Lake Erie offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bunkie on Lake Erie ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Bunkie on Lake Erie ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Bunkie on Lake Erie ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Bunkie on Lake Erie have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Bunkie on Lake Erie have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Bunkie on Lake Erie to downtown Leamington?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi away from Leamington.

The Bunkie on Lake Erie Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 32 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Useless, dont waste your money. Tried to apply additional charges post stay. POS

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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lois W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bunkie near Point Pelee

We booked on short notice so we could participate in the Rice Moon freighter canoe tour that night at Point Pelee. Communication with the owner went smoothly and the place was sweet: simple and nice furnishings, clean and very spacious. It needed a bit of an air out when we got there but all else was very good. :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Moses A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Guess house stay.

Decent little space. We stayed here on our way home. Owners are friendly and accommodating. Would reccomend for 1 night stay. Golf course across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn M., Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

The location is excellent. The rental was clean. The host is very responsive and polite. The water views are spectacular, we enjoyed watching the sun set each night after our days activities. This location is minutes from Point Pelee National Park and also the ferry to Pelee Island. If you like to golf, the course right across the road is very well kept. We really enjoyed it, Know that you are renting a renovated garage, and that’s totally fine, just know that for your expectations. We might suggest bringing an extension cord, the outlets are in odd places. If you are fussy, bring your own towels and bedding, it’s basic, but it works. To summarize, it’s a No Frills, affordable place to stay with good, friendly hosts. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Away

The refurbished garage is a perfect couples getaway it 4 klms to point pelee national park and 1.7 klms to marina where you can access ferry to go to pelee island for a dayd trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for Bird Festival

This property was a great location for the Point Pelee Birding Festival. It was clean and comfortable. The only things missing were a dish cloth, dish drying towel and paper towel. It worked well for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Judi V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic Bunkie

This was a great location for a round of golf right across the road. Would book again next year;)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Jane W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

A Place to Sleep

Although the building appeared clean, there is an issue with ants, specifically on the kitchen counter. The outdoor sitting area is overgrown with weeds and the Muskoka chairs were not at the property. The wifi wasn't working.(my partner needed this for work) Conor responded promptly to my message regarding this however it was late in the evening before he got the issue solved & returned the chairs. There were a number of staples missing from the kitchen. (cutting board, bottle opener). The sheets didn't fit the bed, they were "bally" and the mattress protector was ripped, preventing the sheets from staying on the mattress! This building is located very close to a busy street, quite noisy in the morning and afternoon. This area is spectacular with loads of beaches, Pelee Island and Point Pelee National Park. We spent very little time at the VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just be very aware you're in the guest house

The main house is a separate rental, when we were there people were having a party before some local festival. You very little to no privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxane D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Leamington

Nice cottage for two. Clean. Nice hosts. Great location. A little rustic, but very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barb B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway bunkie

This is our 2nd time at this rustic bunkie on Lake Erie for our Birding getaway at Point Pelee. The accommodations are in a great location and just what we need for 2 people for a few days. We take our own pillows & towels and essentials. We enjoy recapping our day sitting by the lake with a glass of wine. Connor the host is accommodating & friendly. We have already booked for 2024
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florence H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Precisely as Advertised

7 nights. Cosy, clean and comfortable. Close enough to most area attractions. Conor promptly addressed and remedied two minor issues. Thoughtful and pleasant host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S., Phoenixville

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice clean rental on Lake Erie

Clean but modest rental on Lake Erie. Great location, private.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Steve E.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Don't stay here

This place was dirty and barely functional. Move along.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Found rhe place to be clean but A C didnt work, fridge door needed to be put back on ,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Shanna F.

Nice little spot

Booked this last minute for a mini getaway. Perfect for what we needed. Only downfall was right on the water but access to lake was restricted
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kelly G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Don't stay here

Pros: Pet friendly Early check-in Cons: AC didn't work Couch was dirty (crumbs and pet hair) Ceiling fan had thick layer of dust Cobwebs on ceiling Dust on coffee table/boardgames/chairs Garbage cans were dirty Rusty cutlery Stovetop was dirty Blinds were broken and didn't cover windows Screen missing from window Toilet handle fell off No shower head Hole in floor by toilet Sharp screw heads in shower stall Weeds on patio Outdoor chairs were dirty Please note: Conor (owner) advised me that the "bunkie" would be cleaned before our arrival. It wasn't clean. My husband and I spent 2 hours cleaning it upon our arrival. We hate to complain so we didn't mention this to Conor. However, we did contact Conor about the air-conditioning not working as it was unbearable. My husband and I both suffer from allergies and asthma. We tried troubleshooting the ac. It still didn't work. Conor advised us to open windows. This doesn't help someone that suffers from seasonal allergies. Plus the screen was missing from the window above the bed. We told Conor we might have to leave as we were having a hard time with the warm temp in the "bunkie". Our dogs were also suffering because of this. Conor didn't respond until check-out. He sent us a text saying he assumed everything was ok as he didn't hear back from us. He also said the ac worked fine for him. It doesn't work. Unfortunately, when we booked there hadn't been a review since May. It's so important to leave a review. We go on vacation to relax and enjoy ourselves. Conor doesn't care about customer satisfaction. He did zero to make this situation better. VRBO needs to be aware of situations like this. It isn't fair to the client to pay these fees and not be able to obtain a refund if the renter is not following the proper guidelines. A hotel/motel would've been a much better option in our opinion. Don't stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Peggy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Don't stay here

Well... I did wait 48hours before completing this review. We were very disappointed, did not feel comfortable staying there and when we got off the ferry at 10pm, we actually decided to drive 2.5 hours home instead of staying for the second night. There was no shower head in the shower.... it was like a garden hose with water coming out of it like a fire hydrant. The floor in the whole 'bunkie' was slanted and it makes me wonder what they put the laminate flooring over. There seemed to be a hole around the toliet that the laminate was placed over. There was thick layers of dust on the wobbly ceiling fan and on the coffee table, magazines, books and games. We know it was 'pet-friendly', but we didn't expect the couch to have so much dog hair on it. The blinds were broken and they didn't even cover the entire window....so when we were in bed, someone could have easily been peeking in (as you are very close to main road). It made us feel very uneasy. There were holes in the corners/cupboards where foam insulation is visible. The patio was full of weeds. We were very shocked when we got there and contacted Conor (thought we would contact him first) and he said he would talk to cleaning lady and asked how could he make it better. We said it was no where worth what they listed it as, gave him most the details above and we were not happy with the conditions. Needless to say, we didn't hear from him again. This was a very negative experience and in our opinion, goes to show how people who rent places like this, at what they charge, seem only to be interested in collecting the money and not about client satisfaction. We wish we stayed in a hotel/motel.... would have been a lot cheaper.... especially with the housekeeping and administration fees through Vbro. :(
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Barb B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Bunkie on the lake

Excellent location and in close proximity to Point Pelee National Park. We stayed 3 nights with our border collie to enjoy the bird migration. The Bunkie was great for us although it did have a few of issues. The open ceiling in the shower stall and bathroom floor were a little concerning. I highly recommend that your bring your own pillows. We loved its cozy rustic cabin charm and wood ceilings. The property is right on the lake with lots of room for the dog to run. We sat by the lake in the Muskoka chairs every afternoon and recapped our day in the park sipping a beer. We would definitely go back. Conor the host was very accommodating with an early check in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage right on Lake Erie

The cottage was super clean and well stocked, including dried spices (a welcome surprise). The property backs onto Lake Erie, not a beach but many large rocks that you can clamber over when they are not wet, to reach the water. Unfortunately all lakefront properties appear to be privately-owned so my dog n I could not walk along the lake except for on this property. However, very close by is Point Pelee, which did have sandy beaches for us to walk along. The town of Leamington is about the same distance going the other way (north), and we enjoyed the Lakeside Bakery and a few thrift/second-hand stores. Kingsville was further and also fun for poking around stories.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana A., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

It was exactly what we needed! A small and cozy space for us to rest up and enjoy after our days of adventure. Really loved how close everything was to us! We didn’t spend time outside on the property, there was a cute sitting area but we enjoyed heading to the beach and enjoying our morning coffee there! Leamington is definitely a gem ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Getaway!!!

I was just looking for a little get away for my Son (who is 10) and myself and this place was perfect! You couldn't ask for a better location, and the cottage was so cute. Couldn't be more happy with the whole experience, and our host was great, very friendly, and had some awesome recommendations! Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet place with some of the nicest sunsets I have ever seen!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small but cozy

The property is small but cozy. It had everything we needed. There were a few items missing but the owner was good about getting those to us quickly and was very responsive. This property is right by the road. We did not find traffic to be too loud, but a light sleeper may have an issue. We did have some concerns around the floor in the bathroom and the ceiling of the shower being open to the electrical above. That said, the water pressure is great! We mostly used this place as somewhere to sleep at night as it is very small. We knew that going in, so it was not a surprise and we planned for it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

TETYANA C., London

Just for short-term stay

Guest house is a place just for couple of nights if you want to bring some food with you. There is a little refrigerator. Also it is only for 2 people/1person, not 4 (no place to sleep). Would be nice for owner to add outside umbrella and bbq. Air-conditioner is working perfectly 62 degree and not going up (very refreshing). Location is very convenient - 5 mins drive to your option of beaches, 2 mins to the marina. I would recommend this for young people with no kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021