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Newly-Renovated, 3-Bedroom Cottage + Bunkie, Steps to Private Beach, Grand Bend!

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Clean, beautiful, community beach. No crowds. Fabulous sandbar.
Plenty of parking right at the front door.
Fully kitted chef's kitchen with brand new appliances and quartz counters.
Fully kitted chef's kitchen with brand new appliances and quartz counters.
Fully kitted chef's kitchen with brand new appliances.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Dashwood, ON
  • Place, Grand Bend Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Bend Farmers' Market
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Bend’s Beach House Observation Deck
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bunkie

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Newly-Renovated, 3-Bedroom Cottage + Bunkie, Steps to Private Beach, Grand Bend!

Welcome to William by the Water!

Our newly-renovated, 3-bedroom, 1 bath cottage, plus brand new bunkie, just steps from the community's gorgeous, private beach is available for rent year round. Sleeps 8.

The cottage offers so many spaces to stretch out and relax, from a huge sunroom with comfy furniture, board games, ping pong table and big screen TV, to a backyard that includes a fire pit, BBQ, outdoor dining, hammock, tree swings and lawn games. The cottage has parking right at the front door, free wifi, a chef's kitchen with brand new appliances, and an outdoor shower, all to make your stay as easy and comfortable as possible.

Our gorgeous, sandy beach is the perfect place to spend the day lounging in the sun (beach chairs and sand toys provided!). Just a 2 min stroll from the cottage, the beach has an easy entry, with pebbles out to a fabulous sand bar. It's agreeable for all ages! Swim, play or float around in the cool waters of Lake Huron, walk along the shore or just sit and enjoy one of Ontario's best sunsets.

Just 6 minutes north of Grand Bend's main street, the cottage has quick & easy access to all of the awesome stuff to do in the area. Check out the fantastic restaurants, craft breweries & wineries. Play golf or mini putt with the kids. Catch your dinner on a local fishing charter. Go parasailing for a bird's eye view of the coast. Hike at the Pinery Provincial Park or shop your heart out at the nearby flea market and quaint little shops in Grand Bend and Bayfield.

William by the Water is the summer spot for fun, rest and relaxation. Your family will make some incredible memories here.

Weekly rentals only during the summer months, Saturday to Saturday. Ask us about monthly rentals in the Spring and Fall.

Sorry, due to allergies we don't allow pets.

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Instagram @grandbendcottage
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About the area

Bluewater

Located in Bluewater, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Grand Bend Beach. Consider Huron Country Playhouse for a night out or Fort Rose Maple Company if you're travelling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Dashwood, ON

What's nearby

  • Grand Bend Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Grand Bend Farmers' Market - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Grand Bend’s Beach House Observation Deck - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Grand Bend Marina - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Grand Bend Motorplex - 8 min drive - 9.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Highway Girl - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪White Squirrel Golf Club & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oakwood Resort - ‬4 min drive

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. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Marjan N.

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

Lake Huron stay

We enjoyed our time at this property. We loved having the ping-pong table. The beach was close and clean and lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property as advertised. Nicely updated with a huge backyard. Bedrooms are quite small but the kitchen, living room and backyard make up for it. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful large property with so many activities available at the cottage. The proximity to the beach was awesome but the stairs were a bit of a challenge for older folk. The cottage is very clean and very well thought out for maximum enjoyment.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Cottage Get Away

The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed. It was very homey and welcoming and we enjoyed ourselves very much and would book again. Close to the beach and shops for browsing in. Very delightful place to spend time in and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vanessa evans

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

Mrs

We had a wonderful stay! The lake was a short walk away and we swam each day, enjoying the beach to ourselves. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

May long weekend

Loved the house and the private beach!!. My only suggestion would be a few pans that would accommodate the 6 person max. (Like a hot plate or skillet for breakfast cooking)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
That's a great suggestion Andrea, thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage is a fantastic spot for a weekend getaway. It was clean, and comfortable. Nice surprise that the bbq was hooked up to gas so no propane needed. Kyla & Paul were quick to respond and helpful. Can't wait to plan a future weekend at their place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

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

Accurate listing

Things were as advertised on the website. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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