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Idylwild Retreat and Riverfront Cottage - Short walk to Lake Huron

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A wooden cabin with large windows, surrounded by dense forest.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.
Two wooden benches facing a forested area with snow on the ground.
A bedroom with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a stove, oven, and refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind

    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Goderich, ON
  • Place, Point Clark Lighthouse National Historic Site
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Clark Lighthouse and Lightkeeper's Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Albert Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom on Lower Floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom on Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom on Main Floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom on Main Floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom on Upper Floor

5 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Idylwild Retreat and Riverfront Cottage - Short walk to Lake Huron

Idylwild Retreat is between Goderich and Kincardine on the Eighteen Mile River, a short walk, paddle, or cycle to Lake Huron and Ashfield Beach: a stretch of beautiful, wild, secluded, natural, and public shoreline.

The cottage has 5 bedrooms, sleeping 10 adults (+ children under 12), and provides an opportunity to gather in a quiet, idyllic, private, and natural setting. It offers plenty of room to come together indoors in comfortable, inviting spaces, and outdoors near the river, around a campfire, and on the spacious, remarkable grounds.

~ Come to swim away the summer days, kayak to the lake, and enjoy gorgeous sunsets from the riverside or at the lake.
~ Relax and restore at Idylwild Cottage, all within an easy drive to visit picturesque towns, festivals, country markets, and numerous local restaurants & tourist attractions showcasing the abundance of both Huron and Bruce Counties.
~ Enjoy a spring or fall getaway with outdoor hot tub, at this warm, welcoming cottage, in a natural, serene environment .
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20083441
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh

Located in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Point Farms Provincial Park, while Sky Harbour Gallery and Huron County Museum are cultural highlights. The Huron-Kinloss Ice Cream Trail and Kincardine Centre for the Arts are also worth visiting. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Goderich, ON

What's nearby

  • Point Clark Lighthouse National Historic Site - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Point Clark Lighthouse and Lightkeeper's Museum - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Port Albert Beach - 19 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Point Farms Provincial Park - 24 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Station Beach - 25 min drive - 30.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr.Sub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪ROBIN & MIKA'S LOVE SHACK - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪West 81 Foodco - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mullhaven Cabin Fart - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idylwild Retreat and Riverfront Cottage - Short walk to Lake Huron pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Idylwild Retreat and Riverfront Cottage - Short walk to Lake Huron?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idylwild Retreat and Riverfront Cottage - Short walk to Lake Huron?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idylwild Retreat and Riverfront Cottage - Short walk to Lake Huron?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idylwild Retreat and Riverfront Cottage - Short walk to Lake Huron located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Huron and within 9 miles (15 km) of Point Clark Lighthouse and Lightkeeper's Museum and Point Clark Lighthouse National Historic Site. Family Funland Karting Track and Ainsdale Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic weekend highly recommend for a weekend retreat very spacious lots of fun activities to do out doors very family friendly 5 star rating very highly recommend we had a fantastic weekend !!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a relaxing weekend at this cottage. There was lots of room for all of our family. The outdoor space was lovely and proximity to the beach was perfect. We enjoyed the natural surrounding.Although only one of us used the hot tub it was clean and nice to have. The second bathroom was small and not completly acessible for a large group, but the supplies like soap and shampoo and lots of towels were appreciated.The kitchen was well equiped with dishes, cutlery and accessories for cooking and clean.The steep stairs just inside the door were challenging, especially for children, we used furniture to block it off but a gate would have provided more piece of mind.We wish check in could have been earlier and check out a bit later would have given us more time to enjoy our breakfast together before everyone got on the road for long drives home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Anne Elizabeth Bator

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What makes this property unique

Sleeps up to 10 adults (+ children under 12)

Languages:

English

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