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By The Bay Cottages, "County Comfort"

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A lakeside property with two houses, clear water, and surrounding trees.
A deck with a grill, chairs, and a table overlooking a lake.
A living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden floor. There is a window with a view of the water and a door with a mirror.
A living room with a gray sofa, wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A kitchen with a coffee maker, utensils, and a sign that reads "On Lake Time."

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
At the lakefront, this cottage offers serene lake views. It accommodates 6 guests in 3 bedrooms and features 1 bathroom. Enjoy outdoor moments on the patio, engage in nearby fishing and hiking, and explore Mariners Park Museum and Waupoos Winery. The property is pet-friendly and includes access to a private boat dock, while the fitness center is conveniently located nearby.

Highlights

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Prince Edward, ON
  • Place, Vicki's Veggies
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Waupoos Winery
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

By The Bay Cottages, "County Comfort"

Welcome to By-the-Bay Cottages!

We are located in the beautiful, historic, pastoral, serene setting of Black River, South Marysburgh, Prince Edward County, approximately 14 km, SE of Picton.

Drive down Morrison Point Road, past historic farms, grazing sheep, horses and goats, 200 year old stone walls, the amazing Vicki's Veggies, honey and farm fresh egg stands to reach 78 Wilolea Lane.

Each cottage faces directly on to Smith's Bay, just in off Lake Ontario.

You will experience beautiful sunrises, glistening blue waters, be entertained by swans, ducks and an array of other birds and wildlife and relax nightly under dark, starry skies by your private campfire.

We offer 3 large, clean, open concept cottages, all facing directly on the waterfront, privacy between each cottage with mature trees and cedar hedges, with updated furnishings in the living, dining and kitchen areas. Perfect setting to rent your own cottage, or arrange a family reunion and rent all 3.

This housekeeping cottage, "County Comfort", has 3 good size bedrooms, ( 1 queen and 2 double beds), all with pillows, mattress pad covers and light weight summer comforters. "You supply your own sheets and towels!"

Fully equipped kitchen ...including refrigerator, stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, coffee filters, dishes, pots, pans, cutlery, garbage bags and dish soap
4 piece bathroom
Electric heat
Ceiling fan, extra table fan in master bedroom. No A/C, just lovely lake breezes
Colour TV, for local channels only, with DVD Player, Radio with CD player.
Large deck attached to front of each cottage, facing waterfront, with patio table and chairs
Gas BBQ - propane tank, propane supplied
Picnic table and 4 Adirondack style chairs
Private campfire area for each cottage overlooking waterfront. We do not supply firewood. It can be purchased in town at local supermarkets.
Basketball net, swing set
Large Dock, you may tie up your own boat, no extra charge.

2 parking spaces per cottage

PETS are welcome! Maximum 2, $10.00 per day, per pet. Please bring pet dish, blankets, beds. Pets are not allowed on furniture and owners must clean up after their pets. Dogs must be on leash outside.

This reservation has a Firm cancellation policy.

A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 60 days before check-in.
A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 30 to 59 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 30 days prior to check-in.

Our house rules: Primary renter must be 25 or older, Maximum 6 per cottage, (No exceptions), no smoking inside, no parties or events. Quiet time 10PM

No Fireworks, Camping, Tents or Trailers Allowed.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4631894
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Milford

Located in Prince Edward, this cottage is near a water park and on the waterfront. Amanda's Vineyards and Waupoos 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 Ontario and Sandbanks Provincial Park. Vicki's Veggies and Mariners Park Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Prince Edward, ON

What's nearby

  • Vicki's Veggies - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Waupoos Winery - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • County Cider Company - 19 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park - 19 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Picton Harbour - 19 min drive - 18.5 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, "County Comfort" pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at By The Bay Cottages, "County Comfort"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at By The Bay Cottages, "County Comfort"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Bay Cottages, "County Comfort"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By The Bay Cottages, "County Comfort" 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

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 at the cottage. Beautiful sunrises on the water and loved seeing the swans everyday! Sandbanks Provincial park only at 27 minute drive which was great to enjoy the beaches. Very nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2026
Thank you so much for such a great review Sarah! We are so happy that you had a great vacation. Hopefully you will visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage right by the lake with a lovely view of over 20 swans swimming by all day long. Perfect getaway to relax, unwind and enjoy nature!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2026
Thank you very much! We enjoyed hosing you and apologies for the technical glitch on the rating. Without a doubt you are a 10/10 and would happily rent to you again anytime. Wonderful to have.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, and area of the County, accurate description of property. Host was excellent and accommodating. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2026
Thank you Rick! We are thrilled that you and your family had such a wonderful vacation at By The Bay Cottages. We would be so happy to host you again! Thank you!j j
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Perfect weather . Loved seeing the swans every morning . Would book again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant stay

Great location, clean, good communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2025
Many thanks for visiting us! We are delighted that you found everything to your satisfaction and hope that we can host you again. 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage stay

We loved our stay here. The cottage was as listed, communication/check in was easy and the area is beautiful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Getaway

Great location and super cute cottage, Judy thought of everything. Beautiful lake views and so close to town, we will definitely be staying here again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Judy’s cottage was amazing! Great location, and nice views on the lake. Was perfect for our group of 6. Has no AC, so gets pretty hot during warm summer days, but you can enjoy the lake to cool off.Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much Laurence for your kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed yourselves so much. We hope to host you again. Judy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Judy was very kind to us and always available to answer our questions to ensure that we had a great stay in her chalet. So excellent customer service and the cabin is located in beautiful place thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip to Picton

The cottage was clean, comfortable and on a beautiful waterfront property. My family enjoyed swimming, kayaking and sitting by the fire. The owner was very friendly and informative. I would highly recommend the cottage and hope to go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a wonderful weekend! The cottage was exactly as advertised. A perfect oasis

Check-in and out was easy. Judy was wonderful to communicate with. The waterfront is beautiful and the cottage is private with trees separating each cottage. Just lovely 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2022
Thanks so much Emily! We are delighted that you had such a great time and enjoyed the cottage with your friends. Lovely to meet you. We hope you return. Judy
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very good

This property was great. It had everything I expected and was exactly as I thought it would be. I would recommend this property to others and I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

Clean cabin, very friendly owners and she’s even an artist! Lovely paintings! Strolled around the country roads and ran into lovely people. The view is amazing! Looking forward to coming back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thanks so much Stacie! We are delighted that you had such a great time. We look forward to helping you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely thanksgiving weekend!

This property is very well maintained and in a beautiful setting, the outdoor seating and fire pit overlooking the lake allowed for a very tranquil and relaxing time. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, pots and pans, and we were easily able to cook a thanksgiving meal! The cottage is located in a very quiet and rural area, which was lovely when you’re looking to escape the city.. only a short drive to Picton for groceries, and there are nearby trails to explore. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments Paidriac. Greatly appreciated! Hopefully you will visit us again. You are always more than welcome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dog friendly get away

Prince Edward County is a dog friendly community. Dogs are welcome at so many wineries and restaurants and I’m glad we found dog friendly accommodations. The cottage was great. Lots of yard for the dogs and nice neighbourhood to go for a stroll. Great fire pit and BBQ. Comfortable seating and bed. Sandbanks pass was a bonus. Walked the beach and trails for 2 days. Everything we needed was at the cottage and it was nice to meet the owner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2020
Thanks so much for the great review Amanda! Nothing makes us happier than having satisfied customers. It was terrific meeting you and Steph. We hope you return to By The Bay Cottages in the future! Cheers! Judy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay

We stayed the last week of May 2022. The three By The Bay cottages are located on the shore of Lake Ontario in a quiet area. There is no beach but there is a dock and diving platform. (Water was too cold for swimming during our stay.) Access to groceries, restaurants, pubs/breweries, wineries, etc. is good though requiring relatively short/easy drives on county roads. The purpose of our stay was relaxation and BTB cottages delivered. Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2022
Hi Francis, Thank you very much for such a great review. It was lovely meeting you and your family. We are delighted that you fond everything to your expectations! Hopefully you will return to By the Bay Cottages in the future., Cheers!, Judy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent endroit pour se ressourcer et relaxer. Beaucoup d'oiseaux et paysage au bord d l'eau magnifique
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2025
Merci Beaucoup Pascal! It was lovely to meet you and we are so happy that you enjoyed your getaway to Prince Edward County! We would love to host you again! J
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peacefull

From the moment we arrive until we leave, we only heard natural noise: birds and wind. It was a perfect place to recharge our batteries away from the noise pollution of cities! The chalet is perfect: clean, modern with a picture window toward the lake. If I could, this would be my perfect house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful retreat

The property was very welcoming very tidy and the waterfront view was wonderful. We look forward to returning .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway

We had a wonderful time at By The Bay Cottages. The cabin was very clean and it was nice to have our own firepit. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. It was great to meet our host and she was very attentive to our needs. We plan to stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Hi Cole, Thank you so much for the wonderful review, greatly appreciated! We are delighted that you found everything to your liking and we hope that you will return in the future! All the best to you and your family, especially those dear little children.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cottage with a great view

Our weekend stay was perfect in this beautiful cottage. Spacious, clean and cozy with a great view of the water. Close to many attractions and Picton.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay was yo celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary.

We thoroughly enjoyed the quiet & peaceful surroundings. The view of the lake was spectacular & having a nightly fire was wonderful. We would highly recommend these cottages to anyone who wants to get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2020
Thank you so much for the great review! It was wonderful having you as our guests. We hope you will return again in the new future! Again, Happy Anniversary! Judy and Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous rustic waterfront cottage

We had the most wonderful stay at PEC, this cottage was exactly what we were looking for, with a beautiful space both indoor and outdoor, close to brewery’s, towns and restaurants.we couldn’t have asked for anymore. We would highly recommend. Thank you so much for having us. Lucy, Paul, Ted and family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2020
THanks so much for such a terrific review Lucy! It was lovely to meet you and your family, and we are so pleased that everything was to your liking. Hopefully we’ll see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous setting, everything you need!

We had a 3 day getaway at By The Bay. It did not disappoint. The website was very clear and helpful in helping us plan and decide this was the place for us. Fully equipped kitchen and giant picture window overlooking the lake. Judy could not have been more friendly and helpful, greeting us upon arrival and even bringing a bottle of wine since we were celebrating my birthday. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful location

Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Judy Plomer

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For twenty years our family has wanted to give our customers the unique "Canadian" experience of vacationing on waterfront in Prince Edward County. We are proud to say that many of our customers return to us each year to enjoy this little bit of paradise.

Why they chose this property

This property is quiet, unique,... a wee bit off the beaten track, in the south east side of "The County", on Smith's Bay. We offer 3-3 bedroom cottages on over 330' of waterfront property. Each cottage is separated by trees and hedges for utmost privacy. A wonderful escape for families and couples alike.

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English

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