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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8
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Port Colborne, ON
- Place, Humberstone Centennial Park Beach1 min walk
- Place, Humberstone Centennial Park6 min walk
- Place, Fallsview Casino34 min drive
- Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Lower Level Bedroom
2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
Lower Level TV Room
1 Double Futon
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
Second Floor Double Bed
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Powder Room
Toilet
Upper level 4 Piece Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Sandy Shores Retreat
Welcome to our custom lakeside retreat. This newer home has custom wood work and all the amenities you need. Located on the shores of Lake Erie at Cedar Bay one of the nicest beaches in the area. Our cozy cottage has four sleeping areas, one and a half baths and an expansive living open concept living area. Note this home has a second home on the property that has two units in it, one is that is a vacation rental and the other has a long term renter that uses it occasionally. They are completely separate but do share the private beach.
All of the comforts of home are here including dinnerware, cookware, linens and towels, and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Complimentary WiFi is available along with satellite TV. Start your mornings enjoying coffee in the front screened porch and kick back in the evenings with a cocktail around the fire pit.
With a screened in lower porch to enjoy evenings and an upper open patio for relaxation there is plenty of space to enjoy.
We are three story style living providing plenty of room for large families or two families travelling together with a maximum of 6 adults with younger children. Please do not request to book if your group has more than 6 adults as we cannot accommodate it.
Layouts are as follows:
Bedroom 1 – master bedroom top floor (sleeps 2)
Sleeping Area 2 – double bed in hallway nook on top floor (sleeps 2)
Sleeping Area 3 – 2 double beds (new mattresses fall 2022) with single trundle on lowest level (sleeps 5). This room is open to the staircase to the lowest level.
Sleeping Area 4 – Queen pullout sofa in a separate room in the lowest level (sleeps 2)
The 2 acre lot has a front house and a back house with plenty of room for all and ample parking. This is the back house and it must be noted that guests may be in the front house at the same time. The private beach is shared with the front cottage guests but it is a large beach with plenty of room.
With stairs down the the private beach this is a perfect vacation spot if you are looking to get away from it all. December 1 - March 31 the stairs to the lower part of the beach are removed to prevent them from being washed away in winter storms. If the weather is not cooperative the stairs may be removed into April. There is beach access a very short walk to the west of the property available year round.
Please note Lake Erie cam be unpredictable, the water and beach can change frequently so we cannot guarantee favorable conditions. (Firepit and direct beach access is available in peak months of May to October only - there is another access to beach 2 minutes walk away that is available year round)
City of Port Colborne Rental Licence 2025-STR-007
Only 450 meters from Humberstone Centennial Park which offers public amenities including a playground and washroom facilities. The Sugarloaf Harbour Marina is a quick 15 minute drive.
If travelling with several families please contact to see if both cottages are available.
We do not allow pets at this home.
Upon confirming your booking, you will be emailed a rental agreement for review and signature. Highlights of the agreement include:
- We respectfully ask that you treat our home with respect and consider it as your home away from home and remain considerate of the neighbours always.
- The Renter whose name the reservation is made is responsible for the conduct of all those using or occupying the vacation property and/or its grounds throughout the duration of their stay.
- There are outdoor security cameras at this home. They are in the parking area, and over the upper outdoor patio facing the lake . The cameras are not monitored and footage is only accessed if absolutely necessary for security, storms or Town By-Law
- When you are not in the house and upon final departure, guests must close and lock all windows and doors. In addition, upon final departure, the Renter must ensure that all food and beverages are removed from the rental property including cabinets, refrigerators and freezers. Failure to remove these items may result in additional cleaning fees
- Renters are liable for all damages and/or loss to the rental property caused by them or as a result of their negligence or caused by or as a result of negligence by anyone permitted on the property during their stay.
- Smoking is not permitted inside
- Please note that absolutely no other items other than bathroom tissue are to be flushed down the toilet. ANYTHING other than bathroom tissue should be placed in the garbage. Any misuse could result in plumbing issues and service calls or repairs will be charged back to the client.
All of the comforts of home are here including dinnerware, cookware, linens and towels, and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Complimentary WiFi is available along with satellite TV. Start your mornings enjoying coffee in the front screened porch and kick back in the evenings with a cocktail around the fire pit.
With a screened in lower porch to enjoy evenings and an upper open patio for relaxation there is plenty of space to enjoy.
We are three story style living providing plenty of room for large families or two families travelling together with a maximum of 6 adults with younger children. Please do not request to book if your group has more than 6 adults as we cannot accommodate it.
Layouts are as follows:
Bedroom 1 – master bedroom top floor (sleeps 2)
Sleeping Area 2 – double bed in hallway nook on top floor (sleeps 2)
Sleeping Area 3 – 2 double beds (new mattresses fall 2022) with single trundle on lowest level (sleeps 5). This room is open to the staircase to the lowest level.
Sleeping Area 4 – Queen pullout sofa in a separate room in the lowest level (sleeps 2)
The 2 acre lot has a front house and a back house with plenty of room for all and ample parking. This is the back house and it must be noted that guests may be in the front house at the same time. The private beach is shared with the front cottage guests but it is a large beach with plenty of room.
With stairs down the the private beach this is a perfect vacation spot if you are looking to get away from it all. December 1 - March 31 the stairs to the lower part of the beach are removed to prevent them from being washed away in winter storms. If the weather is not cooperative the stairs may be removed into April. There is beach access a very short walk to the west of the property available year round.
Please note Lake Erie cam be unpredictable, the water and beach can change frequently so we cannot guarantee favorable conditions. (Firepit and direct beach access is available in peak months of May to October only - there is another access to beach 2 minutes walk away that is available year round)
City of Port Colborne Rental Licence 2025-STR-007
Only 450 meters from Humberstone Centennial Park which offers public amenities including a playground and washroom facilities. The Sugarloaf Harbour Marina is a quick 15 minute drive.
If travelling with several families please contact to see if both cottages are available.
We do not allow pets at this home.
Upon confirming your booking, you will be emailed a rental agreement for review and signature. Highlights of the agreement include:
- We respectfully ask that you treat our home with respect and consider it as your home away from home and remain considerate of the neighbours always.
- The Renter whose name the reservation is made is responsible for the conduct of all those using or occupying the vacation property and/or its grounds throughout the duration of their stay.
- There are outdoor security cameras at this home. They are in the parking area, and over the upper outdoor patio facing the lake . The cameras are not monitored and footage is only accessed if absolutely necessary for security, storms or Town By-Law
- When you are not in the house and upon final departure, guests must close and lock all windows and doors. In addition, upon final departure, the Renter must ensure that all food and beverages are removed from the rental property including cabinets, refrigerators and freezers. Failure to remove these items may result in additional cleaning fees
- Renters are liable for all damages and/or loss to the rental property caused by them or as a result of their negligence or caused by or as a result of negligence by anyone permitted on the property during their stay.
- Smoking is not permitted inside
- Please note that absolutely no other items other than bathroom tissue are to be flushed down the toilet. ANYTHING other than bathroom tissue should be placed in the garbage. Any misuse could result in plumbing issues and service calls or repairs will be charged back to the client.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are stairs in this home with no baby gates
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number 2025-STR-007
About the area
Port Colborne
Located in Port Colborne, this holiday home is on a lake. Lake Erie and Humberstone Marsh Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Whispering Pines Art Studio & Gallery and Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Humberstone Speedway or Skydive Burnaby.

Port Colborne, ON
What's nearby
- Humberstone Centennial Park Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Humberstone Centennial Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Clifton Hill - 32 min drive - 38.9 km
- Fallsview Indoor Waterpark - 33 min drive - 39.7 km
- Fallsview Casino - 34 min drive - 36.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 8 min drive
- The Pie Guys Bakery & Cafe - 10 min drive
- Breakwall Brewing Co - 10 min drive
- Wendy's - 10 min drive
- 7-Eleven - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
19 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Eric B.
4 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best for family
Eric B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
ryan m.
28 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay with friends
ryan m.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Hamid M.
17 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great experience
Hamid M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katherine S.
23 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
Katherine S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary A.
13 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
Mary A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
debbie c.
12 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accomodations for out of town family for our daughter's wedding
debbie c.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Todd D.
12 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June in Canada
Todd D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tanya K.
1 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best vacation I've ever had in my entire life
Tanya K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Samantha B.
11 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish You Were Here
Samantha B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Kenna D.
16 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house getaway!
Kenna D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia B.
3 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy Shores Cottage provided a fantastic week of rest and relaxation for our family.
Patricia B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Diane A.
15 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely modern cottage
Diane A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tammy M.
11 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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Erik K.
5 Sept, 2022
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About the host
Hosted by Teri O'Neill, Perfect Stays Niagara
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