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The Bunkie on Lake Erie

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View of the yard and lake
A decorative sign with the text "WELCOME TO THE #BUNKIE" and a ceramic house with various patterns.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread and multiple pillows, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a light blue cabinet, a brown sofa, and a white coffee table.
A small, cozy room with a round dining table and white chairs, a black cabinet with glass doors, and a white refrigerator.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Leamington, ON
  • Place, Leamington Municipal Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Leamington Community Recreation Trail Trailhead
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Pelee Karting
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Windsor, ON (YQG)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

The Bunkie on Lake Erie

Fully separate from main home , guest house. Warm, and cozy 1 bed/ 1 bath guest house on a waterfront property in Leamington. The all wood interior creates a nostalgic and cottage style feel. Complete with a queen bed, high end mattress, and a heat/cooling system controlled by remote you are sure to be comfortable. Within close proximity to restaurants, grocery, golf, wineries, hiking trail, go karts, driving range, marina & more.

The space
This is a truly unique and romantic experience. The space is perfect size for two people. The main house sits 100 yards from the guest house creating complete privacy. Towels, toiletries, dishware, bedding will all be provided.

Guest access
Full access of the guest house. No access to main house or property of main house.

Other things to note
There is no in unit laundry. There is a laundry mat less than 3KM away.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2153232vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Leamington

Located in Leamington, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Point Pelee National Park and Lake Erie. Garrison Memorial Gardens and the Leamington Labyrinth Trailhead and Leamington Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
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Leamington, ON

What's nearby

  • Leamington Municipal Marina - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Leamington Community Recreation Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Point Pelee Karting - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Point Pelee National Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Hillman Marsh Conservation Area - 10 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bunkie on Lake Erie pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Bunkie on Lake Erie ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bunkie on Lake Erie ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bunkie on Lake Erie ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bunkie on Lake Erie located?

Situated in Leamington, this golf holiday home is steps from Lake Erie and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Point Pelee National Park. Leamington Municipal Marina and Leamington Community Recreation Trail Trailhead are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 38 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location, very rustic.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little getaway, golf course across the street and the lake in you backyard. A few minutes from restaurants and the wineries are a short drive away. Would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is spot on for hiking/touring Point Pelee National Park easy access. For heading to downtown again excellent, fantastic view of the lake. You can head down to the water which I did after a good hike to soak my tired feet!!We absolutely loved the area!!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This sweet little piece of bunkie heaven is a total on your list to stay at list for sure. Very comfy,clean and in a convenient area of town. I plan on returning for sure!!! Also... the host was very helpful and easy to get ahold of. Very pleasant gentleman. Enjoy your stay at this bunkie you dont want to miss out. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend Away

The refurbished garage is a perfect couples getaway it 4 klms to point pelee national park and 1.7 klms to marina where you can access ferry to go to pelee island for a dayd trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Judi V.

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

Rustic Bunkie

This was a great location for a round of golf right across the road. Would book again next year;)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Moses A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Guess house stay.

Decent little space. We stayed here on our way home. Owners are friendly and accommodating. Would reccomend for 1 night stay. Golf course across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Genavieve I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
communication was well, the place needed a bit more cleaning and dusting. the overall aesthetic of the space is homey but the shower was not the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxane D.

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

Leamington

Nice cottage for two. Clean. Nice hosts. Great location. A little rustic, but very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Good for Bird Festival

This property was a great location for the Point Pelee Birding Festival. It was clean and comfortable. The only things missing were a dish cloth, dish drying towel and paper towel. It worked well for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Useless, dont waste your money. Tried to apply additional charges post stay. POS

X
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kent G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The room was filthy, the shower had carpet on floor and rafter boards overhead, cob webs everywhere including bathroom mirror, dirt under bed and couch. The door did not open smoothly but stuck, the property wasn't really accessable, the picture looks like it was on the lake but was beside sidewalk and busy road. I went to enquire at the house when we got there about the bunkie and was met by a woman who appeared bothered by my asking about the bunkie znd was told, " it's right there, the door should be open and thats all that was said. Empty beer cans greeted us in the driveway when we arrived. This place really sucked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lois W.

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

Bunkie near Point Pelee

We booked on short notice so we could participate in the Rice Moon freighter canoe tour that night at Point Pelee. Communication with the owner went smoothly and the place was sweet: simple and nice furnishings, clean and very spacious. It needed a bit of an air out when we got there but all else was very good. :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florence H.

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

Precisely as Advertised

7 nights. Cosy, clean and comfortable. Close enough to most area attractions. Conor promptly addressed and remedied two minor issues. Thoughtful and pleasant host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

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

Just be very aware you're in the guest house

The main house is a separate rental, when we were there people were having a party before some local festival. You very little to no privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb B.

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

Getaway bunkie

This is our 2nd time at this rustic bunkie on Lake Erie for our Birding getaway at Point Pelee. The accommodations are in a great location and just what we need for 2 people for a few days. We take our own pillows & towels and essentials. We enjoy recapping our day sitting by the lake with a glass of wine. Connor the host is accommodating & friendly. We have already booked for 2024
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very basic and the condition was poor e.g. tears in couch fabric and bedding covers, blinds didn't cover the windows, too many faults to list. The place was dirty, with cobwebs, dust ... The towels provided were threadbare and had holes. There was no shampoo or soap for the shower, no dishtowels ...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Found rhe place to be clean but A C didnt work, fridge door needed to be put back on ,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

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

Good location

The location is excellent. The rental was clean. The host is very responsive and polite. The water views are spectacular, we enjoyed watching the sun set each night after our days activities. This location is minutes from Point Pelee National Park and also the ferry to Pelee Island. If you like to golf, the course right across the road is very well kept. We really enjoyed it, Know that you are renting a renovated garage, and that’s totally fine, just know that for your expectations. We might suggest bringing an extension cord, the outlets are in odd places. If you are fussy, bring your own towels and bedding, it’s basic, but it works. To summarize, it’s a No Frills, affordable place to stay with good, friendly hosts. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jane W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

A Place to Sleep

Although the building appeared clean, there is an issue with ants, specifically on the kitchen counter. The outdoor sitting area is overgrown with weeds and the Muskoka chairs were not at the property. The wifi wasn't working.(my partner needed this for work) Conor responded promptly to my message regarding this however it was late in the evening before he got the issue solved & returned the chairs. There were a number of staples missing from the kitchen. (cutting board, bottle opener). The sheets didn't fit the bed, they were "bally" and the mattress protector was ripped, preventing the sheets from staying on the mattress! This building is located very close to a busy street, quite noisy in the morning and afternoon. This area is spectacular with loads of beaches, Pelee Island and Point Pelee National Park. We spent very little time at the VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Peggy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don't stay here

Well... I did wait 48hours before completing this review. We were very disappointed, did not feel comfortable staying there and when we got off the ferry at 10pm, we actually decided to drive 2.5 hours home instead of staying for the second night. There was no shower head in the shower.... it was like a garden hose with water coming out of it like a fire hydrant. The floor in the whole 'bunkie' was slanted and it makes me wonder what they put the laminate flooring over. There seemed to be a hole around the toliet that the laminate was placed over. There was thick layers of dust on the wobbly ceiling fan and on the coffee table, magazines, books and games. We know it was 'pet-friendly', but we didn't expect the couch to have so much dog hair on it. The blinds were broken and they didn't even cover the entire window....so when we were in bed, someone could have easily been peeking in (as you are very close to main road). It made us feel very uneasy. There were holes in the corners/cupboards where foam insulation is visible. The patio was full of weeds. We were very shocked when we got there and contacted Conor (thought we would contact him first) and he said he would talk to cleaning lady and asked how could he make it better. We said it was no where worth what they listed it as, gave him most the details above and we were not happy with the conditions. Needless to say, we didn't hear from him again. This was a very negative experience and in our opinion, goes to show how people who rent places like this, at what they charge, seem only to be interested in collecting the money and not about client satisfaction. We wish we stayed in a hotel/motel.... would have been a lot cheaper.... especially with the housekeeping and administration fees through Vbro. :(
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Peggy we are sorry for your bad experience, we hope all of our guests enjoy their stay. We tried to work with you during the stay to make it better but unfortunately that did not work for you. We have many guests who have wonderful stays and are saddened to hear that was not the case for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Nice clean rental on Lake Erie

Clean but modest rental on Lake Erie. Great location, private.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Steve E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Don't stay here

This place was dirty and barely functional. Move along.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Shanna F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little spot

Booked this last minute for a mini getaway. Perfect for what we needed. Only downfall was right on the water but access to lake was restricted
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kelly G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Don't stay here

Pros: Pet friendly Early check-in Cons: AC didn't work Couch was dirty (crumbs and pet hair) Ceiling fan had thick layer of dust Cobwebs on ceiling Dust on coffee table/boardgames/chairs Garbage cans were dirty Rusty cutlery Stovetop was dirty Blinds were broken and didn't cover windows Screen missing from window Toilet handle fell off No shower head Hole in floor by toilet Sharp screw heads in shower stall Weeds on patio Outdoor chairs were dirty Please note: Conor (owner) advised me that the "bunkie" would be cleaned before our arrival. It wasn't clean. My husband and I spent 2 hours cleaning it upon our arrival. We hate to complain so we didn't mention this to Conor. However, we did contact Conor about the air-conditioning not working as it was unbearable. My husband and I both suffer from allergies and asthma. We tried troubleshooting the ac. It still didn't work. Conor advised us to open windows. This doesn't help someone that suffers from seasonal allergies. Plus the screen was missing from the window above the bed. We told Conor we might have to leave as we were having a hard time with the warm temp in the "bunkie". Our dogs were also suffering because of this. Conor didn't respond until check-out. He sent us a text saying he assumed everything was ok as he didn't hear back from us. He also said the ac worked fine for him. It doesn't work. Unfortunately, when we booked there hadn't been a review since May. It's so important to leave a review. We go on vacation to relax and enjoy ourselves. Conor doesn't care about customer satisfaction. He did zero to make this situation better. VRBO needs to be aware of situations like this. It isn't fair to the client to pay these fees and not be able to obtain a refund if the renter is not following the proper guidelines. A hotel/motel would've been a much better option in our opinion. Don't stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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