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The Hideaway- Lake view Cottage In Wine Country

Great view from wherever you choose to relax.

Dining area with a beautiful view of Lake Erie.

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Essex, ON

Serenity Lavender Farm
‪11 min walk‬
North 42 Degrees Estate Winery
‪11 min walk‬
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
‪10 min drive‬
Windsor, ON (YQG)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Hideaway- Lake view Cottage In Wine Country

This cottage is nestled along the shores of Lake Erie in a small quite cottage community, right in the heart of epic wine Country. This cottage is perfect for a single person or a couple travelling to the area. Offers a beautiful view of Lake Erie, nice treed lot with firepit and hammock. Bikes for your enjoyment, if you wish to bike along the shore to wineries, beach, and local produce stands. The cottage is centrally located between Historical Amherstburg, beautiful Kingsville and Point Pelee National Park. There is so much to explore in the region. Fine dining, golf, bird watching, casino and so much more. Not wanting to tour around no problem, stay back and enjoy the many amenities that the cottage has to offer. Sit on the beautiful large deck to eat, have coffee, read whatever your pleasure maybe. Relax in the large treeed lot or play some yard games, hang out in the hammocks, great place for a nap while listening to lake. Many beautiful birds and if you are lucky you will see some amazing bald eagles. Nothing like ending your day sipping your favorite beverage by camp fire, not into building a fire. No problem sit lakeside and enjoy the fire table, best place to see the sunset over Lake Erie. The best part is retiring for the night with the windows open enjoy being lulled to sleep with the crashing of the waves and the beautiful lake breeze. It doesn’t matter where you are inside the cottage you will have an amazing view! Looking for a true cottage experience then this is it.

Property manager

Paula Stenger

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

You must let the he owner about your pet.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please pull all the way in the driveway.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please wash all dishes making sure there is no residue and return them to the proper location, place all used towels into the washer.

Take all garbage out and put it in the brown garbage bin across the road. Sort recycling in their proper pins and dispose of recycling bag into the garbage.

If you used the bbq, please be curtious to burn and brush all the stuff off the grill, for our next guests.

Firewood is an extra charge of $10 a bundle. We leave $20.00 worth in the shed All fires must be fully extinguished before bed or leaving the cottage.

There is a wood burning stove in the cottage. We do not allow our guests to burn fires in the stove.

Please put umbrella down, before leaving in the event of windy or stormy weather is approaching. Close windows before check out if its raining.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colchester

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Essex, a neighbourhood in Town of Essex. North 42 Degrees Estate Winery and Oxley Estate Winery 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 Cedar Creek Provincial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Essex, ON

What's nearby

Serenity Lavender Farm - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
North 42 Degrees Estate Winery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Colchester Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Oxley Estate Winery - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery - 10 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

Windsor, ON (YQG) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Beerded Dog Brewing Co - ‬8 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
‪Cooper's Hawk Vineyards - ‬15 min drive
‪Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery - ‬10 min drive
‪Oxley Estate Winery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hideaway- Lake view Cottage In Wine Country pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Hideaway- Lake view Cottage In Wine Country ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hideaway- Lake view Cottage In Wine Country ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hideaway- Lake view Cottage In Wine Country located?

Located in Essex, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Erie, Serenity Lavender Farm and North 42 Degrees Estate Winery. Colchester Beach and Oxley Estate Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carole F.

28 May, 2025

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

Great little place with a fabulous view

There was absolutely nothing that this cottage didn't have Hosts thought of everything comfortable bed too

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan Z.

9 Oct, 2024

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

Wonderful Cottage, Great location

Upon our arrival it was clear this cottage is well taken care of. Everything was spotlessly clean, lots of amenities and even a personal greeting sign. Paula was always available to answer any questions we had, which were quite limited as everything is very easy to find/use. The wineries in the area were fantastic, we particularly enjoyed North 42 and Viewpointe. The people nearby were also very friendly, we met a couple of locals and had some great conversations about the area, specifically the fishing. All of this along with some great restaurants in the town, made for an unforgettable experience. We are already planning our trip back, 5 stars because that's the maximum i can give.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler B.

1 Oct, 2024

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

Lovely getaway

Great little cottage, well decorated and had everything one needed. Great location with wineries close!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

dominic s.

15 Sept, 2024

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

Great Little Hideaway

All as described by host and more. Small touches added to our experience (chocolates, Baklava, adding to my waist). The only problem was VRBO sending us some wrong info, but Host was on it pronto. Very nice experience and stay. Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Clean, comfortable, cozy cottage

We were there for three nights. Beautiful view of Lake Erie. Peaceful surroundings. Easy access to the sights, sounds and learning experiences of the Harrow Agricultural Fair.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

12 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful property, amazing area. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

29 Jul, 2024

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

A Little Slice of Heaven

We had an incredibly relaxing long weekend thanks to the location and comfort of the cottage. The cottage is so cute and stocked with everything you need and more. The deck is a perfect place to unwind. The area is quiet and seems remote, but wineries, restaurants, golf, and a market are close by. We can’t wait to visit again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

14 Jul, 2024

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay at The Hideaway. The cottage was lovely and Paula was a great host!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

4 Jul, 2024

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

Anniversary Getaway

This Hideaway was absolutely perfect for us on our anniversary. The cottage has everything one could ask for or need. So quiet and serene especially sitting out front and looking out onto Lake Erie. Paula and Jim have quite the gem here and were always reachable. Walking distance to Colchester beach, restaurants and wineries. Had a few flights at The Crew winery, very delicious! Bikes are provided to reach those other wineries that are just out of walking distance. Great, friendly neighbours that were more than happy to suggest any points of interest. This cottage is 100 out of 100 for us, can't wait to come back. A+++ Thank you very much!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

28 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect little getaway spot!

Loved this little cottage as soon as we drove up to it. Even more once we went inside. Beautifully decorated, and every single amenity you could possibly want. Great view super nice neighbours and the banana bread she left for us was fantastic. Paula was great at communication and we had a lovely relaxing time. Love this area so many things I want to see I will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

20 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

28 May, 2024

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

Amazingly thoughtful

Beautiful spot. Close to everything. Perfectly suitable for 2 people. Everything was thought of from coffee to umbrellas. Would come again❤

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew t.

20 Oct, 2023

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

Loved it

It was a great little cottage we loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

1 Sept, 2023

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

Absolutely loved this cottage

Everything about this stay was fantastic! Paula has thought of everything!! The cottage is immaculate, beautiful decor and filled with everything you might need. We loved eating our meals on the deck and watching the gorgeous sunsets. We will definitely be back next summer! 10/10 ❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson B.

21 Aug, 2023

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

Awesome cottage and area to stay

The cottage and property was amazing.Super comfortable.Perfect size for two people. Super clean.It had everything you need and more.Great backyard with a fire pit.We enjoyed sitting across from the cottage on the bluffs where they have two chairs and a small fire pits.Beach was only couple of minutes away.We had amazing time there.I definitely recommend this Cottage.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet h.

4 Aug, 2023

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

Great place

Beautiful view and cottage

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne F., Stratford

21 Jul, 2023

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

The Hideaway Cottage

A positive experience from the initial booking through to checkout. Communications with Paula was timely and we had no issues . The cottage was perfect for 2 people and it was a home away from home . We hope to book again in 2024 . Thank you Paula and Jim . Cheers , Anne and Patrick

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMIN W.

15 Jul, 2023

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

Relaxing

Great property. Beautiful location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E., Toronto ON Canada

13 Jul, 2023

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

A true little hideaway

We loved our stay at this quaint but quality and charming retreat cottage. The location and surrounding attractions are particularly great for wine enthusiasts but equally great to just kick back and decompress while looking over the beeezy Lake Erie or taking a 10 minute stroll up the road to the lavender fields and endless vineyards.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

9 Jul, 2023

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

Great view

Very nice small cottage for one or two people. Great view, quiet and relaxing place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

19 Jun, 2023

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

Beautiful getaway

Very well organized cottage..full of charm... beautiful waterfront property.. Great place to decompress. We highly recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

16 Jun, 2023

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

Great property great host

Cottage was as advertised. Host responded very quickly to all questions

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean W.

14 Jun, 2023

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

Cozy Colchester Cottage

All you could want for 2 people. All the comforts of home right on Lake Erie. Immaculately decored. Lots of funny quotes to make you chuckle. Going back soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

6 Jun, 2023

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

Weekend stay for a weding

Absolutely adorable place to stay beautiful view and cozy as ever loved it

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

6 Jun, 2023

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

Perfect cozy cottage!

Husband and I enjoyed our two night stay so much!! We were welcomed with fresh flowers & delicious banana bread. The cottage was so cozy and clean. Fully stocked with everything we needed to have a great stay. Great communication with Paula. We plan on returning and hopefully being able to stay longer. Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paula Stenger

My husband and I have been married for 34 years. We have two adult sons. We live in beautiful Kingsville. My husband owns a plumbing company and I have worked for the Catholic school board for the past 36 years. My husband and I love attending music festivals and outdoor events. We love fine dining and touring the area to sample wine and beer while listening to local talent, golfing and going to sporting events. When not doing that we hang out at our home swimming and tending to our two dogs.

Why they chose this property

I moved to Kingsville Ontario from London England when I was 7. As a child I grew up along the shores of Lake Erie. My heart has always been in the area and I love the peacefulness of the lake. I have always dreamed of having just a simple little place on Lake Erie, where I could go and just escape. I often rent cottages along the Lake Erie shore and do wine tours with my girlfriends. The area is just so wonderful. I was having breakfast at Garfield’s with a friend. It was a beautiful fall day. I just noticed a for sale sign at the end of the road. I decided what the heck. Let’s go look. I fell in love with the place the minute I saw it. It was perfect for what we were looking for. A quite little place on the water. I love sitting inside with the Windows open and the breeze coming off the lake. I’m very excited to enjoy the outside. We plan on doing some extra things in the spring to make it more enjoyable. This place is perfect for a romantic getaway or for a single person who just wants to come and relax with all the comforts. My husband and I like to call our place the hideaway. We both love to host and entertain. We are so very excited to share our little hideaway with others.