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10 minutes to beaches. Family-sized farmhouse with game room and yoga studio.

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Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Forest, ON
  • Place, Lambton County Library - Forest
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rotary International Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Forest-Lambton Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

10 minutes to beaches. Family-sized farmhouse with game room and yoga studio.

Hickory Creek Cottage - Relax with the whole family at this peaceful century home located in Forest 10 minutes from Ipperwash beach on Lake Huron. Built in1890 this home has been renovated with rustic charm and sits on an acre of land with hickory creek running through the back. Wake up and sip your coffee on the patio, deck, front porch or around the fire pit. There's a yoga studio, games room and plenty of space in the back yard for soccer, badminton, cornhole and more. Beaches, golf courses, wineries and cideries all nearby.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure all windows are closed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Maximum night stay is 28 nights.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number LIC-2024-0031
Property # 9976705
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lambton Shores

Located in Lambton Shores, this cottage is next to a golf course. Lambton County Museum and Victoria Playhouse Petrolia are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pinery Flea Market and Lambton Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Fort Rose Maple Company, or check out an event or a game at RBC Centre. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Forest, ON

What's nearby

  • Lambton County Library - Forest - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rotary International Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Forest-Lambton Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pinery Provincial Park - 20 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Grand Bend Beach - 32 min drive - 43.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barking Forest - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Skeeter Barlow's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cana China - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Godfathers Pizza - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 10 minutes to beaches. Family-sized farmhouse with game room and yoga studio. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 10 minutes to beaches. Family-sized farmhouse with game room and yoga studio.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 10 minutes to beaches. Family-sized farmhouse with game room and yoga studio.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10 minutes to beaches. Family-sized farmhouse with game room and yoga studio.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 10 minutes to beaches. Family-sized farmhouse with game room and yoga studio. located?

This family-friendly Lambton Shores cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lambton County Library - Forest and Rotary International Park. Forest-Lambton Museum is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and homey. Very tastefully decorated. Great for adults but also kid friendly with plenty to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a warm inviting place......thanks Gail!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cody C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

The house is beautiful with lots of fun things to do. Very welcoming and comfortable. Would recommend and would stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We hope to return some day. The entire home was exceptionally clean. The room size met our needs for a family of five. The decor throughout the home made you feel right at home. The backyard was spacious for play for any season of the year. There is a nice sized deck with plenty of chairs for lounging. The host provided great information about area activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb, 2026
Lee and guests were a pleasure to host while they were using the home to spend time with their grandchildren. They were respectful of the property and left the cottage impeccably clean and tidy. Communication was easy and friendly. We're glad they loved their stay at Hickory Creek Cottage and happy to hear they would love to return. We’d happily welcome them back and highly recommend them to other hosts.
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10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hickory Creek Cottage - Top Shelf!

Great property, great host! Our family stay was very comfortable, property was stellar and Host Gail has everything covered. Will be back for sure. Jim & Belinda Beamsville ON
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2024
Jim and Belinda and were wonderful guests. They were respectful in all communications and of the property. They left the cottage super tidy and clean. We hope they had fun and enjoyed Hickory Creek Cottage and all that it has to offer. We would welcome them back in a heartbeat and recommend to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this cottage. Well exceeded our expectation. The host Gail was super friendly and patient. I asked for suggestions on where to hike. Gail suggested nearby parks and hiking trails at Pinery provincial park, and provided us with both ecopy and hardcopy maps. Gail also passed a detailed list of places to visit and eat in town. The cottage itself was super clean, well designed and renovated, cozy. We found many little surprises when we arrived, and the kids loved the treats and candies.Highly recommend to anyone family travelling with kids won't be disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Though it was cool this weekend, we did get in a few “innings” of whiffle ball. As we were loading the cars to leave, it snowed. At least one inch in less than an hour. Being April, I had taken my snow scraper out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2026
Lee and guests were a pleasure to host and respectful of the property. They left the cottage impeccably clean and tidy. Communication was easy and friendly. We're glad they loved their stay at Hickory Creek Cottage again and hope to host them in the summer for a whole different experience. No snow scraper! We’d happily welcome them back and highly recommend them to other hosts.

About the host

Hosted by Gail Ryder

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