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Reviews
9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 111656 sq ft
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Explore the area

Chatham-Kent, ON
- Place, Wheatley Harbour8 min walk
- Place, Point Pelee National Park18 min drive
- Place, Pelee Island Winery26 min drive
- Airport, Windsor, ON (YQG)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 2
3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Master bdrm
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
1st Floor Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
2nd Floor Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach
LAKEFRONT HOME GETAWAY! LOOK NO FURTHER! This lake front cottage has over 1600 sq feet for you and your family to enjoy, with central air, two large decks and a grill! Outstanding sunrise! Just walk down our front steps onto a big yard perfect for outdoor games, a hammock or tents, and then onto the beach for swimming, beachglass hunting, or playing pirates. Charter fish or bring your boat or jet ski and use the launch located less than a mile away. You can also fish off the shore or take a short walk down to the dock. This beautiful lakefront property is located in an area of many attractions, Point Pelee National Park, local fairs, berry picking, antiquing, Vineyards, Go-Cart, Golf (& Miniature Golf). Bird watchers delight! Lots of birds and ducks, area famous for the migration of birds and Monarch butterflies. Car ferry service from Leamington and Kingsville to Pelee Island Winery. This cottage offers everything for a great getaway, including rafts, games and a gas BBQ on the deck overlooking the lake. This Cape Cod Cottage features a large open main floor layout with a great view of lake Erie. Floor plan includes three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and the entire first floor is open with spectacular lake view. Dining area has table & chairs to seat six people and kitchen has eating bar. Start every morning on the deck enjoying the lake view, or go right down to the beach to have your coffee or tea. Entertainment includes 1 TV and internet connection for your laptop and a vast array of things to do. Outings, shopping, activities on site or several golf courses close by. Shopping locally, or go to Windsor at the outlet mall. Sightseeing, hiking, wildlife viewing. Swimming, sailing, boating, jet skiing,water skiing, snorkeling/diving. You can also fish off the shore or take a short walk down to the pier. Kayaking, basketball, volleyball ,and tennis. Go karts, horseback riding. Pick your own blueberries or peaches or apples when in season. Movie Theater or dine out. Casino Windsor and see the shows in the evening. Colassantis flowers & tropical plants and visit their zoo. Visit Fort Malden a historic military museum in Amherstburg. Take a day trip to Detroit, Green Field Village, Ford Museum, Motown Historical Museum. Visit Pellee Island, local wineries or hike through Pelee National Park.
We hope that by renting our family cottage, you will love and enjoy it as much as we have, and that you would treat it accordingly.
We hope that by renting our family cottage, you will love and enjoy it as much as we have, and that you would treat it accordingly.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave all dirty towels in pile in middle of room. Remove all used bedding and pile in middle of room. Clean kitchen, wash dishes and clean grill.
Leave fire pit and beach the way you found it and make sure nothing is left on the beach. Close all umbrellas and windows and lock all doors. Turn off lights and A/C.
Put trash in big blue bin and take to curb on Sunday for Monday pickup. Recycling in small blue/black bins. Recycling bins go to curb on Tue. for Wed. pickup every other week. See schedule on fridge.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Chatham-Kent
Located in Chatham-Kent, this cottage is on the beach. Wheatley Harbour and Leamington Municipal Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Erie and Kopegaron Woods Conservation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Chatham-Kent, ON
What's nearby
- Wheatley Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Leamington Arts Centre - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
- Leamington Municipal Marina - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
- Point Pelee National Park - 18 min drive - 19.8 km
- Pelee Island Winery - 26 min drive - 29.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lucky Wok - 4 min drive
- Subway - 4 min drive
- Sports Palace - 4 min drive
- Dutch House Farms - 8 min drive
- Joe's Bar - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
21 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aaron C.
13 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aaron C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lydia L.
28 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lydia L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
larisabb
26 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

larisabb
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel B.
27 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rachel B.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Samantha S.
21 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Samantha S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jordan F.
8 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jordan F.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather M.
5 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Corrine N.
25 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous weekend away
Corrine N.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine M.
10 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christine M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gordon A.
12 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great for a birding trip
Gordon A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Judy R.
12 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Judy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Margaret G.
17 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Margaret G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Reid S.
9 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
Reid S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
veronica c.
27 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage!
veronica c.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margaret (Peg) J.
14 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Beach Vacation
Margaret (Peg) J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole M.
9 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute property
Nicole M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel B.
22 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing week
Rachel B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeannie W.
22 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family holiday
Jeannie W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathan D.
8 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family vacation
Nathan D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peg J.
3 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peg J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda G.
9 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Linda G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dina G.
30 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wheatley long weekend
Dina G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elisa L.
2 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot !
Elisa L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle L.
14 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had it all
Michelle L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Carl & Beverly
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