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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view

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Lion's Head, Bruce Peninsula, ON
  • Lion's Head Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lion's Head Provincial Nature Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lion's Head Provincial Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Front Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Garden view bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

shower room

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cobblestone: Natures Little Haven Bruce Peninsula Permit Number STA-2024-249

Hidden amongst two acres of forest, set in picturesque, English style gardens, above Little Lake in the village of Barrow Bay you'll find your answer. Truly unique with several original features preserves the RUSTIC nature of this little 80+ year-old stone cottage. Cobblestone, also known locally as the Dr’s cottages provides BASIC comfortable accommodation, nature and unparalleled privacy just waiting for memories to be made.
Full details are available in rental document. Please refer to it
Cobblestone accomdates 4 Guests only. 2 Bedrooms with Double Beds. Fully equipped kitchen/lounge seating 4 people comfortably
PLEASE NOTE that: 1. Cobblestone’s water supply is well water which is NOT POTABLE for drinking or cooking. Please plan accordingly and bring enough water for your holiday 2. Cobblestone is wifi free with a tv and selectionof DVD’s 3. Cobblestone does not have air conditioning. Fans are provided in all rooms 4. Bell providers cell reception will be very challenging in and around the cottage. Rogers reception is excellent. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINLY refer to rental document 5. Cobblestone does not have wheelchair access.

Fire Permit is acquired for the renting season but does require telephone confirmation before burning a fire in the patio fire place. We will gladly call in for you each day

The Bathroom is compact with a small shower with great water supply; Toilet and Sink
This is a NO SMOKING but a PET Friendly Cottage. PLEASE take full responsibility for your pets toilet hygiene out side
- Extensive Stone Patio with fireplace, BBQ (propane provided), picnic table and patio furniture

*****PLEASE take note that the stone patio consists of original flagstones creating an uneven surface which may not be conducive for people with mobility concerns.
Cobblestone does not have a washing machine or drye and does not provide a generator if an outage should occur.
3 and 4 night stay: GUESTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING: SHEETS, BLANKETS/DEVUT (PILLOWS ARE PROVIDED). 5 night stay full bedding and towels provided

Please contact owners about linen provision if traveling from aboard.
Cobble Cottage is not a water front cottage. Situated above Little Lake it is a 5 mins walk. Little Lake does not have a sandy sun bathing beach. Little Lake is good for kayaking, canoeing and small boats. A channels leads out to Georgian Bay.

There are 2 small Public boat Launchs for Little Lake
******** We like our neighbours so PLEASE Do Not park or leave your car in any of the public water access on Westshore Road they are next to people’s homes

Lion's Head: Public sandy beach (5 min drive) LCBO, Groceries, restaurants, hardware. Summer evening entertainment check Lion Head information before hand

Activities are numerous and varied obliviously with the worlds famous Bruce Trial right on your doorstep; Rush Cove Loop, Gun Point, Lions Head Loop and the Jack Poste Loop all within a days hike. Please refer to tourist information regarding Tobermory as events get booked early including parking

Fathom Five National Marine Park 30 min north

Black Creek Park otherwise known as Sandy Beach provides excellent warm, safe waters for all family members: 15 min drive

Bruce Trail: 2 minute walk
Creigs Cave 7Km south

Sauble Beach: 27km
Wiarton: 30 km
Horse back riding Purple Valley: 24km

Property manager

Elizabeth

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wash up and put away dishes used
Make sure base board heaters are off
Put all garbage in black bag in metal box at begging of driveway
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Cobblestone uses well water refer to rental agreement. Bring water for drinking and cooking
Fire permit obtained by Liz for renting season. permit requires that YOU call to initiate a Burn Event and update on fire bans. Liz can call for you
Please read rental agreement for full details regarding Cottage. It includes important information for your holiday

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number NBP-2022-407

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lion's Head

Located in Northern Bruce Peninsula, this cottage is in a rural area. Keppel Croft Gardens is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Lion's Head Provincial Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Lion's Head, Bruce Peninsula, ON

What's nearby

  • Lion's Head Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Lion's Head Provincial Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Lion's Head Provincial Park - 12 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hope Bay Forest Provincial Park - 27 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Bruce Peninsula National Park - 39 min drive - 43.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taste Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bear Tracks Inn & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marydale's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greig's Caves - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rachel's Bakery & Café - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cobblestone: Natures Little Haven Bruce Peninsula Permit Number STA-2024-249 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cobblestone: Natures Little Haven Bruce Peninsula Permit Number STA-2024-249?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cobblestone: Natures Little Haven Bruce Peninsula Permit Number STA-2024-249?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cobblestone: Natures Little Haven Bruce Peninsula Permit Number STA-2024-249 located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Lion's Head Provincial Park is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ursala A.

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

3 nights Long weekend stay

Lived the beauty and serenity of the place. The interior was cosy and homely.Every item needed in the kitchen was handy. Place was clean.Suggest suggestion about location, please put an arrow sign for the driveway to avoid confusion and ensure we are on the right track to the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

A lovely setting and a comfortable stay!

This is a sweet cottage tucked back by a long winding dirt track. It was very clean and well-maintained. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Randa S.

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

Beauty in the woods!

We drove by the driveway but easily corrected course. Gorgeous cottage - rustic little gem. We repaired a part of the stone patio with stones from not of the beaches we visited, to ease a potential tripping hazard. Septic system was not acting well, but we made the best of it. Temperature was comfortable, kitchen well appointed, and the fridge, stove and BBQ clean. All in all, we'd go there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

HGMV2 H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best things about the cottage was its privacy, ambience, decor, cleanliness, well stocked with daily essentials. Barrow Bay was close to all of the activities that we were interested in doing.The single issue we had was with the blue sofa. Although it looked new and was comfortable it smelled strongly of wet dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to stay! We brought our dog with us and the property had two sections of grass areas that were lined by forest for her so it felt contained and quiet. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed in the kitchen for our stay. There’s a great fire pit on the large flagstone patio and great wildlife. We saw a hummingbird feeding in the large white-flowering bush beside the patio, and down the street we spotted a red tanager and an osprey flying overhead! We hiked out to the Lion’s Head lookout, visited the Grotto, and took a boat tour to Flowerpot Island during our visit, so a great location to experience the Bruce Peninsula. We’ll definitely return because there is so much more to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynn F.

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

Very Peaceful Setting

Beautiful, private spot close to Lion's Head Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Nice Quiet Stay

Had a good time at the cottage - it was nice and quiet and we really enjoyed it. Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

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

A place in the past

The little cottage is quite comfortable and tucked away from the world. Great to come back to from the busy Bruce Peninsula
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sharron B.

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

Authentic Old Stone Cottage

Quiet, private, restful setting in lovely, forested grounds. Genuine old stone cottage, comfortable, well-equipped. Good location for visiting Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park - which were amazing experiences. The water in Lake Huron was so beautiful. Swimming was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Cobblestone

We loved the property, the tranquility, the proximity to beaches and hikes. Lovely place! We will be nack!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

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

Best Little Break Ever

Liz was great with communication right from the start. This charming cottage was the perfect gettaway for our 20th anniversary! Thanks Liz and Paul!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley S.

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

Quiet Solitude

Had a very enjoyable time at this quiet, cute, little cottage. So nice to get away from cell service and listen to the quietness of nature. Would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Audrey I.

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

Holidays in Bruce peninsula

Nice place but some trouble in bathroom. Should also offer beds sheets.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan J.

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

Cobble-stone cottage

Magical space!!!! Loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney K G.

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

The fairytale cottage!

This little cottage is like something from a fairytale :) We absolutely loved it and would happily go back. The kitchen was very well equipped and the location of this cottage is great if you want to explore some of the less busy parts of the peninsula. The owners have a fantastic map of south peninsula hikes!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krishandeep S.

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

Delightful stay and charming cottage

I recently had the pleasure of staying at this charming cottage, and I can’t say enough good things about it. From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. The cottage itself is beautifully maintained, with all the comforts you could wish for. It’s clear that a lot of thought and care has gone into making this a perfect getaway spot. The setting is tranquil and serene, providing the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it was enjoying coffee on the porch, soaking in the peaceful surroundings, or exploring the nearby trails, every moment was a delight. I highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heather N.

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

Worst cabin we have ever stayed at

We have stayed at many VRBO rentals and this has been the worst experience we have ever had. After we booked our stay we were notified that we could not use the water for drinking or cooking...the rental description never mentioned this. Once we arrived we noticed a horrible mold smell throughout the cabin. Even though it was cold outside we had to open all the windows in order for it to be tolerable. My husband and I still felt ill from the smell however. If you have any allergies to mold I would highly recommend staying away from here. The second day we were here we came back after a morning getaway to find the cabin bedroom completely infested with ants. We tried to take a nap but had half a dozen ants crawling all over us while another half dozen at least we're crawling all over the walls. The kitchen water heater started leaking the second day we were there. We regret staying here and it put a huge damper on our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

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

Fall stay

The property is a lovely setting with flag stone patio and wooded property. We heard distant cows in the mornings. It would be so nice if the fire place was working or had a wood stove installed. Particularly for the fall and winter seasons. There was an unpleasant smell in the two bedrooms, perhaps caused by the extreme moisture in the location. But if that could be addressed the time spent indoors would be more pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Exactly what a summer can should be!

My friends and I had the most marvelous, restorative stay at this true cottage. When we took that long, winding driveway into the property, we knew we were onto something special. The proximity to the Bruce Trail, first drew us to the property, and we walked the Lionshead peninsula both ways. In the evenings we played games and watched opera! (We had brought up our favourites). And I must mention the incredibly well stocked kitchen. I have never encountered this level of thoughtfulness in any of my VRBO stays before. The proximity to The Bruce Trail
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria W.

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

Great getaway

The area is beautiful. As three adults we made this charming cottage work for us. It is clean and presentable. Very comfortable beds with a full kitchen and lots of space to roam and play outside. Brand new windows and doors in the building made it a comfortable temperature with the baseboard heaters (we were there the end of September). The water is not potable, I missed the note about that in the welcome letter. Fortunately, we had taken a case of water with us. And, if you have a sensitivity to mould I would not recommend this place. Over all we were happy with our short stay. The owner is very easy to communicate with. I loved the stitch pieces on the wall by the owner from days gone by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Our stay at Cobblestone Cottage

We were needing a peaceful retreat, and Cobblestone Cottage provided exactly that. We were alarmed by a recent review complaining of mould, but this must have been addressed. With a rapid plunge in temperature from heatwave to much cooler, damp weather, we did feel the need for some heat, and the instructions about this were a little confusing. It would have been helpful to have all instructions up-to-date and together in one place. Not having potable water was not an issue for us, but might be for others, especially anyone with young children. The English decor touches were a special treat, as one of us grew up in Birmingham. All in all, just the place for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bernard T.

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

Moldy

Well the cabin and the surrounding area was tucked away in the woods. Caution not to arrive after dark. As soon as we entered Barrow Bay we lost wifi. We had to drive away from area to let family and friends know that’s e arrived okay. Although it looked clean, we soon realized that the sofas we quite dusty and the cabin smelled moldy. The rooms had fans but they were house to dead bugs. We didn’t touch them. We bunked out in the living area of the cabin becoming of the mold in the bedrooms. It was terrible. The bathroom vent was clogged and noticeably dirty. We opted out and left for home Sunday morning. If we got anything from our trip to this cabin is that.. there is no place like home. They seriously need to do something about the mold .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Klaus E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes, ruhig gelegenes Cottage, das gut ausgestattet und sehr persönlich eingerichtet ist.Allein das kleine Bad könnte eine Renovierung gebrauchen.Trotzdem hatten wir uns die drei Tage sehr wohl gefühlt und konnten gut Ausflüge in der Umgebung machen.Due Kommunikation mit den Eigentümern war perfekt und klar, ebenso der einfache Checkin.Auf slle Fäĺle für einen ruhigen Familienurlaub zu empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Wonderful getaway in nature

The cottage was so cozy and wonderful. It was a perfect romantic getaway for me and my partner. Right near the Lions Head entrance for the Bruce trail. The hike was incredible!! Elizabeth was prompt and very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Nice Get away

My wife and I had a great stay. Small town was nice. Would totally go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth

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Paul and Liz moved from UK 20 years ago. One of the reasons they love Cobblestone so much is because it reminds them of the UK. They are happy to share their little unique cottage with you.

Why they chose this property

Barrow Bay can easily be missed to drive through but it’s central to so many places. It is a beautiful area which is extrememly popular for hikers.

What makes this property unique

Cobble stone is Rustic, very comfortable but at the same time basic accomodation. It is an original stone cottage a nostalgic feel to it. Cobblestone property provides complete privacy. As you drive up the winding driveway through an archway of old trees the first thing that greets you are 2 old stone gateway post. It’s a bit like coming through the wardrobe in Narnia and there tucked away is this little cottage. We love it.
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