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By The Bay Cottages- "Bayside Retreat"

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A lakeside property with two houses, clear water, and surrounding trees.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake with a dock.
A living room with a large window, a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A compact kitchen with a blue island, stools, a microwave, and a 'LAKE' sign on the wall.
A kitchen with a wooden counter, a microwave, a stove, and a shelf with glasses and a sign that says "On Lake".

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Ontario

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Prince Edward, ON
  • Place, Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandbanks Provincial Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Prince Edward County Lavender Farm
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Milford

Located in Prince Edward, this cottage is on the waterfront. Mariners Park Museum and Mount Tabor Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Macaulay Heritage Park and Regent Theatre. Vicki's Veggies and Small Pond Arts are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Prince Edward, ON

What's nearby

  • Waupoos Winery - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park - 19 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Sandbanks Provincial Park - 31 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Huff Estates Winery - 31 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Prince Edward County Lavender Farm - 44 min drive - 46.7 km

Getting around

  • Napanee Station - 53 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The County Cider Co - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Waupoos Pub Market and Eatery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lake on the Mountain resort - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Gazebo Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Milford Bistro - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is By The Bay Cottages- "Bayside Retreat" pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at By The Bay Cottages- "Bayside Retreat"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at By The Bay Cottages- "Bayside Retreat"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Bay Cottages- "Bayside Retreat"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By The Bay Cottages- "Bayside Retreat" located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Ontario and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Vicki's Veggies. Rutherford-Stevens Lookout and Mariners Park Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing long weekend getaway

We had a fantastic long weekend getaway at this charming cottage by the lake in Prince Edward County. The cottage was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Its lakeside location provided a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, perfect for unwinding, yet it was conveniently just a few minutes' drive from downtown Picton, where we could easily find restaurants and shops, and also a short drive from wineries. The hosts were incredibly kind and responsive, and made my birthday weekend extra special.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2024
Thank you so much Jessie! We hope that we can host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overdue Girls Night Extended

Our Labour day long weekend here was lovely. Very welcoming cottage and easy to get to. Great amenities nearby as well for all the things you might need last minute like water for drinking. Judy was a sublime host and made our stay here splendid. Nice get together with old friends that was so special and wonderful to feel at peace by the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2022
Hi Kristen, Many Thanks for the wonderful review. We are delighted that our cottage met your expectations. Hopefully you will return another time. Judy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A bullseye!

This cottage is everything we wanted. Clean, beautiful view and very well maintained. Judy was responsive and personable. Look no further!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very nice. Everything was clean (a bit buggy in the cottage), but still comfortable. They do have bug catchers, and it is surrounded by nature so the bugs are to be expected.It wasn’t as private as I thought it would be, there were two cottages right next to us and we shared a dock. So it was a bit trafficky that way. If you are looking for a more isolated experience this cottage is not for you.DT and wineries were pretty close 20-40min, so that was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time exploring all that prince edward county has to offer, and our accommodations at By the Bay Cottages were an excellent base of operations. The cottage was clean and well stocked with all the essentials to make our stay enjoyable. The weather was great and we enjoyed watching the sun rise with a coffee on the deck. Every day we were greeted by “John Swan, the Swan John” as our kids nicknamed him. (He is a swan who loved grazing in the bay)Judy was a great host who answered any questions we had and ensured we had some great ideas of places to visit in the county. The cottages are a great escape to nature with some of the nice to have conveniences.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

getaway for long-time friends

We had a lovely weekend at Bayside. Judy is friendly and responsive and the location is gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Judy was excellent .We would love yo stay a week in june

do you have any weeks in june available ?
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Hi Mike, Thank you for the wonderful review, greatly appreciated! I have one week open in June, June 18 to the 25, in the middle cottage # 78 C. Hopefully that will work for you. Cheers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved By the Bay Cottages!

My family and I just spent a week at cottage B of By the Bay Cottages and we loved it! The owners, Judy and Jim, were incredibly friendly and made themselves available if we needed anything during our stay. The cottage was very clean, well-stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen, comfortable and cozy. The waterfront location is beautiful! My kids loved playing on the property with either the basketball hoop, swing set, in the sand, or just in and around the trees. They especially loved being able to swim right from the dock. The cottages are located perfectly in Prince Edward County, with anything we needed just a short drive away. We would recommend this place to anyone and hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2025
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure hosting you. We hope to see you again in the future. J
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