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Wine Down By the Lake

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A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a built-in refrigerator.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a checkered bedspread, and a white wall with a light fixture.
A spacious living room with a gray sofa, patterned armchairs, and a red and white rug.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.
A stainless steel refrigerator with a water and ice dispenser, a coffee maker, and a coffee grinder on the countertop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated hot tub, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Erie

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Essex, ON
  • Place, Serenity Lavender Farm
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, North 42 Degrees Estate Winery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Windsor, ON (YQG)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Town of Essex

Essex, a neighbourhood in Town of Essex, is home to this holiday home. North 42 Degrees Estate Winery and Oxley Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cedar Creek Provincial Park and Big Creek Conservation Area. Serenity Lavender Farm and John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area are also worth visiting.
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Essex, ON

What's nearby

  • Serenity Lavender Farm - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • North 42 Degrees Estate Winery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Colchester Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Detroit Windsor Tunnel - 49 min drive - 56.4 km
  • Caesars Casino - 49 min drive - 54.5 km

Getting around

  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Godfather's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cooper's Hawk Vineyards - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oxley Estate Winery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wine Down By the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wine Down By the Lake?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wine Down By the Lake on 12 Dec 2026 start from £445, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Wine Down By the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wine Down By the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wine Down By the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wine Down By the Lake located?

Located in Essex, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Erie and Serenity Lavender Farm. North 42 Degrees Estate Winery and Colchester Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage in Colchester, nicest property in the area. Communicating with the owner was easy and we really enjoyed the stay; plenty of room for 3 adults (a couple and a single) and 2 small kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean as a whistle. The place is in an excellent location away from it all. Every amenity was well thought out. Don't hesitate to stay here. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property inside and out. Not right on the beach but has a very good view of Lake Erie from the back deck. Property is close to a majority of the EPIC wineries. Top of the line appliances and all the cooking equipment you could possibly need. Beds were extremely comfortable. Totally recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and fully stocked with anything you could need. The host was super responsive and easy to communicate with. Hot tub was awesome!! Note that the property is one house away from the water but that did not detract from our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The place was great beautifully decorated, very Comfortable nice water view!

Plenty of parking spacious house very clean and well stocked! Treat basket was a very nice touch!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you guys back in the future! Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and clean, just as advertised. We found the kitchen was spacious and well appointed for a rental, a great place to enjoy good meals. Close to wineries and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage

This is a very cute cottage…everything you would need is there! The beds are so comfortable …check in was so easy and the owner was very attentive and answered questions right away. We’d recommend and would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Ahh thank you!! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and I do hope you come back again in the future!! Thank you for leaving my place neat and tidy! It is truly appreciated!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was very convenient. The house was spacious and very comfortably furnished. I recommend staying there if you are visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
I am so glad you chose my place and I welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tracey was a fantastic host, I booked this property for my family that was in town for my wedding.Everything was provided for them in the property and the kids had a blast playing in the hot tub and with all the toys provided.A great location as well, I’d highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

It was a perfect getaway to wine down and relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2023
Thank you for choosing Wine Down by the Lake for your friend getaway! I am happy you all enjoyed your stay and welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Wine Down by the Lake. Tracey was a wonderful host and was probably the most communicative of any VRBO host I have experienced. Her cottage was very cute, very clean and in close proximity of several wineries in EPIC Wine Country. The neighborhood where the cottage is located is interesting, but we were only home in the evenings since we were out and about every day (so not a big deal). I would recommend Tracey's cottage to anyone looking for a long weekend getaway in the Lake Erie North Shore.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beaustiful weekend getaway

This property was so clean and beautiful. Tracey was very attentive and thoughtful. There are some great wineries nearby. Great location. We absolutely loved our stay and would love to come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2024
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and I do hope to have you back again in the future! Take care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

We stayed at Wine Down by the Lake for a girl’s weekend to
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Easter Weekend

Stayed at Wine Down By The Lake for a quick Easter Weekend get-a-way this year. The house everything that we could have asked for. Extremely clean, good location, and good hot tub to relax in. Appreciate everything the host did to make us feel welcome and have a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2025
I am so glad you were able to enjoy the property for the Easter weekend! Please come back anytime and thank you for how neat and clean you left everything! It is very much appreciated!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend wedding getaway

Fantastic accommodations with everything you need and then some. Great time was had by all. Plenty of room for 4 adults and a teenager. Could t have asked for a better place to reconnect with family, This will definitely be our “GO TO” accommodations when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2022
Thank you Chris for the kind words and I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay!! I am glad I’m your “go to” and I look forward to having you back again! Take care and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location for wine tour

Quiet location. Lots of amenities. 4 bicycles available, which was great. Hot tub nice feature. Great cottage but not on a beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and great owner

My wife and I were looking for a weekend away from crazy. This house is not only clean and modern but the owner makes it a comfortable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2020
I was happy to host you both and I am glad you enjoyed my place! I appreciate how clean you left everything and hope to host you again in the future! Stay safe!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great girls weekend!

Tracey was a fantastic host with a very lovely property! I had my friends from out of town and we all really enjoyed ourselves. Loved the bike ride to the wineries! Thank you Tracey!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed in comfort

what a charming, well kept, cozy property that easily hosted my husband and I and our dear friends. The hot tub was a treat, and there were enough bikes for all, with a view of the lake off the back deck. We had such a lovely time and will be sure to stay again and again. The host, Tracey, is responsive and makes herself available when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Tracey's property is beautiful. Its location on the lake is so peaceful and a perfect place to unwind. The property has everything you need. Walking distance to a couple of wineries. Bistro 42 had amazing food. Tracey really went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2023
Carolyn it was such a joy to meet you and your family and I am so glad you enjoyed your stay! I hope the rest of your time In Canada was just as enjoyable and wish you and your family all the best! If you ever decide to venture back this way please reach out! Take care! Ps thanks for leaving my home neat and tidy😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful sister’s trip

What a beautiful place this is to visit. The house was charmingly decorated and clean. Tracey communicated with us regularly though we had no issues. The view of the lake from the deck and hot tub was enjoyable and check out was a breeze. We will definitely be back next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful escape

Tracey’s home was absolutely wonderful to stay at and I would definitely visit again! Her home was completely stocked with everything you need to have a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. Tracey was easy to reach and clearly communicated all instructions for checking in and using different equipment at the home. I would recommend to anyone looking for an escape in Essex wine country.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

It was a cozy little place. My 2 children enjoyed setting their rooms up when we got there with their goodies and toys. Loved making dinner and breakfast for my family while there. We went to many surrounding places. I told my husband we are going back in the Fall. He said we'll see lol! :( Thanks Tracey!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2021
Let me know Vanessa and I will make sure to block some time for you😉. It was a pleasure having you at my home and you are welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Girl's Weekend

The four of us loved this cute three bedroom cottage on Lake Erie! The house was updated and super clean. Everything was awesome and we enjoyed the inside and outside areas of the house. The hot tub was amazing in the morning while we drank coffee. The wineries were so close and we biked to five of them! CREW, North 42, Viewpoint, Oxley and Paglione. We also visited Cooper's Hawk (not the US chain) and VIN (not on our bikes). We loved them all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2023
Thank you for choosing Wine Down by the Lake! I hope you come back in the future! I am glad you were able to experience the area and the wineries!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place with everything you need for a quiet weekend!

Stayed here recently with family for a quick weekend getaway while visiting Point Pelee. The cottage is very well stocked and had everything we needed - utensils, indoor and outdoor dishes, board games, etc. We joked about making a full thanksgiving dinner. The outside of the cottage looked small but once you go inside you realize it is extremely spacious. We also enjoyed the deck and the peaceful surroundings very much. Tracey is great to work with, and very accommodating. She worked hard to ensure communications were clear and everything was in order. Would stay here again if we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2021
I am so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay! I hope to host you all again in the future!!
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