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*On the Bay**Where You're Always Welcome to Stay!!

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A campground with RVs, a beach view, and a clear sky.
A small wooden cabin with a door and window, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A living room with a brown sofa, a small table with a teapot, and a window with curtains.
Two red Adirondack chairs on a sandy surface with dense green foliage in the background.
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a toaster, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Port Elgin, ON
  • Place, Chantry Island
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Elgin Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, MacGregor Point Provincial Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Saugeen Shores

Saugeen Shores is home to this cottage. South Port Golf Course and Saugeen Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chantry Island and MacGregor Point Provincial Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Chantry Island - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Southampton Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Port Elgin Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • MacGregor Point Provincial Park - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus - 41 min drive - 51.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stacked Pancake & Breakfast - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Three Sheets Brewing - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *On the Bay**Where You're Always Welcome to Stay!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at *On the Bay**Where You're Always Welcome to Stay!!?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at *On the Bay**Where You're Always Welcome to Stay!! on 19 Jan 2027 start from £392, 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 *On the Bay**Where You're Always Welcome to Stay!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at *On the Bay**Where You're Always Welcome to Stay!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *On the Bay**Where You're Always Welcome to Stay!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is *On the Bay**Where You're Always Welcome to Stay!! located?

Situated in Saugeen Shores, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Chantry Island and Lake Huron. Southampton Beach and Port Elgin Rollerblading Loop Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and the cottage had everything we needed :). Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm glad you had an amazing time. Hope to see you again. You're welcome anytime. 🙂
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for two people. We were there to visit friends and family.Loved the bathroom! Place was well equipped and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2026
Thank you for the great review. Everyone seems to love that bathroom, and we do too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for my r and r. Well equipped kitchen for my needs. Cozy living space. Appreciated the dish washer and having access to washer/dryer. I would go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Thank you very much for the wonderful review Judith. I'm glad you had a nice stay. We would love to host you again. 😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was clean and encoring. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2026
Thank you for the great review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and welcoming cottage. Host was very quick to respond to any questions or inquiries. Very cosy and had all the things we needed in a cottage. A microwave may help in the future. Great spot. We would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay, very cozy and close to the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2025
I'm glad you had a great stay. Thank you for the nice review. Hopefully we see you in the future. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2026
Thank you. We love it as well. 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay

We loved staying here! Perfect spot, close to everything, quiet, had everything you need. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with everything you need to have a nice holiday. Great location within minutes of Port Elgin and Southampton. The sunsets were spectacular.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
Thank you Catharine for the wonderful review. We hope you think of us in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Clean.Needs a comfy chair in the living room.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2026
Thank you for the great review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Close to the lake

Great location for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
Thank you for the review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great for walking. Weather wasn’t great so didn’t experience the beaches. However, we did enjoy our 2 chairs at the little beach to read and/or watch the sunsets. Cottage was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2026
Thank you for the review, sounds like you had an amazing stay. You're welcome back anytime, for a chance at better weather.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One suggestion a transition at bathroom door and the couch is very unconfortable otherwise our stay was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2026
Thank you for the review. We replaced the couch and put a small area rug by the bathroom door. Thank you for the suggestions. 😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was beautiful, great location. Upstairs folks were a bit disruptive late at night
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2026
I'm glad you had a nice stay. We appreciate the suggestion and we will be working on improving the situation. 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

The house was very clean and welcoming. Despite no AC it was very comfortable and serene. Had no issues with anything during our stay. Appreciated all of the appliances provided. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you for the amazing review. We are so glad you had a good time. We look forward to see you in the future. =)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oct Weekend

A great place to call home for a 3 day weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2025
Thank you I'm glad it felt homey. =)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a small group of people - cottage is clean, well maintained and comfortable, despite no A/C during a heat wave, but we knew that going in! We had a lovely time. We wish the access to the fire pit was a little more accessible - it was in a more wooded area. We didn’t have any real issues and the host was responsive to our questions before and during our stay! Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review, we look forward to seeing you in the future. Glad you had a lovely stay. =)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks for everything, Elizabeth, Nice meeting you as well,

Lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
⸻We really enjoyed our stay and loved the space. A few small touches could make it even better:•Adding a few more wall hooks would be helpful, especially since the space is cozy and guests naturally want to hang jackets, towels, and bags.•Expanding the kitchen tool selection (e.g., a mandoline or other utility items) would make cooking even easier.•Labels in the kitchen could help guests quickly find what they need.Overall, we had a great time, and these small additions would make an already lovely place even more convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the suggestions, we will definitely take them into consideration as we want to make our cottage better. We hope to see you in the future and it was a pleasure meeting you. =)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Little Gem

We had a wonderful time. The cottage was clean, cozy. The host was very kind and very responsive. It was located in a fantastic area, with lots to do in surrounding area. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
I'm glad you had a wonderful stay. Look forward to seeing you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Newly renovated bathroom. Great space with toaster oven too. Right on the bike path between Port Elgin and Southampton
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

Stayed with 4 people (2 adults, 15&13 year olds) it was cozy but we had a great weather week and were outside sitting on the porch and in the water so it was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thank you for staying with us,you are awesome guests in tide space... always welcome back.... in the #9 next time!!! Enjoy the rest of summer!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
The listing wasn't exactly what we expected when we arrived. From the photos it seemed we would be closer to the lake. The cottage has real potential but needs some TLC, mainly outside.When we arrived a few minutes before 3pm the host advised us it wasn't quite ready. No big deal but we ended up having to dry the bed sheets in the small dryer and then make our bed. Not a big deal, but seeing the mattress pad all ripped in the top corner and very old looking with some soiled areas...not so inviting.Also, there are No Beach chairs or Beach towels as listed and no real beach near by to walk to as we assumed when it listed Beach chairs and towels included in the rental.Also the propane bar b que had 4 burners bit only 2 reflectors so limited to use of one side only. Also grills were very dirty and no brush was available for cleaning it.We were looking forward to using the fireplace but it was located over a bridge amongst and close to trees. With It being so dry this summer, we did not feel it in our best interest to use as there was not a hose that reached to put it out, only a garden watering can. Also there was large pile of old boards with nails in them right next to the fireplace which is dangerous as it is dark in the trees. Also a large pile of old things like deck chairs, plastic tarps, ladders and an old toilet piled up right outside our bedroom windows.Regardless of the disappointments encountered, we did enjoy the paved walking and biking trails down the road
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Hi Julie, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback from your July stay. I’m sorry your arrival wasn’t smooth and that the cottage didn’t meet all your expectations. I’ve made the improvements I felt were necessary. For future guests: we do note in the listing that the shoreline with a walking path and lookout is a 5 minute walk from the front door, and that there is a small private beach about 10 minutes beyond that. I’m always happy to point guests to it, as it’s easy to miss with no signage. I appreciate you pointing out areas to improve — we’re always working to make the cottage better for guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Place to Getaway!

It is a nice place in a quiet cottage community. Beautiful area, easy access to walking trails right at back of property. There is a communal deck at the front entrance if you want to enjoy the view of the sunset over the bay. Also 2 chairs down on the beach that we used. Really enjoyed paddling around the bay in the kayaks that the owner made available for our use. We did have to carry the kayaks down to the water and across the road (about 100 metres) but road is not busy & speed limit is low so not an issue. Fire pit area out back and firewood was supplied. Small private deck with chairs for us to sit on where we enjoyed several meals. 5 minutes from grocery store and 10 minutes from Walmart, LCBO, restaurants, etc. Bed was comfortable, cottage nicely renovated. We would stay again and recommend to anyone who enjoys the outdoors!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
We are glad you had a lovely stay thank you for the amazing review as its very informative and will help future guest. Hope we see you in the future. =)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
Thank you for the 5/5 rating. =)
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