Woodland Retreat, King Bed, Private Lake Access

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A spacious kitchen with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.
A spacious living room with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a kitchen area.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a red sofa.
A grassy area with several Adirondack chairs facing a clear blue sky and a calm sea.
Picturesque Bayfield Main St.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Bayfield, ON
  • Place, Bayfield Community Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Pioneer Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Windmill Lake Wake & Eco Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3-Downstairs

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4-Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5-Downstairs

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6-Downstairs

1 Single Bunk Bed

Premier Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1-Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2-Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3-Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Central Huron

Located in Central Huron, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Bayfield Archives and Heritage Centre and The Livery Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bayfield Town Hall and Goderich Public Library. Bayfield Fairgrounds and Huron Historic Gaol are also worth visiting.
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Bayfield, ON

What's nearby

  • Bayfield Community Centre - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Huron County Library - Bayfield Branch - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Pioneer Park - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Windmill Lake Wake & Eco Park - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Rotary Cove Beach - 16 min drive - 16.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodland Drive-In - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Black Dog - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Albion Hotel - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Sandwiches & Variety - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café DaVinci - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodland Retreat, King Bed, Private Lake Access pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Woodland Retreat, King Bed, Private Lake Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Woodland Retreat, King Bed, Private Lake Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodland Retreat, King Bed, Private Lake Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Woodland Retreat, King Bed, Private Lake Access located?

This Central Huron cottage is on the beach, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lake Huron, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bayfield North Beach and Bayfield Pier Beach. Howard Street Beach and Bayfield River Flats Natural Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another 5 star for CottageStays

We enjoyed our 2 week stay at Woodland Private Retreat. Woodland is a spacious house, with a well equipped kitchen and many games to entertain guests. We appreciated the art in the house especially the art deco style of the furnishings. The view of Lake Huron from the front garden, both decks and the living room was spectacular. The switchback path to the beach was rough in spots but, in our opinion, easier to navigate than the stairs at most cottages on Lake Huron.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great resort

Well kept property, amazing views of the lake, spacious with good amenities. Easy access to beach with great views of the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

Great place for friends or family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2023
Thanks for your 5-Star review of Woodland Retreat! I agree-such a great place for a big group of friends or family. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

We had a great time! The beach is amazing and just a short drive to Bayfield for the Christmas parade. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2023
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time at Woodland Retreat and enjoyed the amazing beach. We appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to welcome you back for more memorable moments by the water!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage for sharing a relaxing time with family and friends. Fully equipped with everything you need.Amazing view of Lake Huron. Hope the owners can fix the entrance to the beach for families with seniors to go down to the lake and enjoy the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Huron gateway

Peaceful and relaxing. Location is perfect for a family vacation, just 3 hours from Toronto.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2023
We're delighted to hear that your stay was peaceful and relaxing, and that you found our location perfect for a family vacation. Thank you for choosing our property, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more relaxation and family fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter Getaway

Wonderful cottage full of all the amenities you could dream of! Peaceful and quiet nestled into the woods but with a wide open view of beautiful Lake Huron and fantastic sunsets! So much room for all of our 12 family members and 2 dogs, with a great games room that kept everyone as busy as they wanted to be. We would love to return one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that the cottage was the perfect fit for your family — pups included! We're so glad the games room kept everyone entertained. We’d be so happy to welcome you back anytime for more fun, relaxation, and memory-making.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

What an amazing cottage. The place was clean and beautiful. Jennifer the host was so nice, she extended our stay with no hesitation. This just made our time even better. I would definitely recommend this place and we will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2024
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled that you had an amazing stay at the cottage. Our housekeepers will appreciate you noticing their hardwork. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Long Weekend

We had such an enjoyable time at Woodland Private retreat. Our group was able to relax by the water, around the kitchen island and in the basement. A little day trip to Bayfield was also a nice plus! We've stayed at Cottage Stays in the past, and have always been treated fantastically. Can't wait to come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
We're thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable time at Woodland Private Retreat! It sounds like your group made the most of the various spaces and activities the retreat has to offer. We're delighted that you've had consistently fantastic experiences with Cottage Stays in the past, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more memorable stays in the future. Thank you for your kind words and your loyalty!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend stay

This Woodland retreat was perfect for our friend group weekend away! Great location, easy access to the water, and picturesque views from the deck. The cottage itself was spacious, more than enough bedrooms, and plenty of room that we were never tripping over each other. Great communication about the accommodations well in advance of the weekend so we were never left in the dark about anything. Would definitely recommend staying here, and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
Thanks so much for your 5-Star review of Woodland Retreat! So happy your group of friends enjoyed the cottage. I just love those views from the deck as well!! Hope to host you and your group of friends for another stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Baseball and Chill

We have previously stayed in another cottage with cottagestays.ca and decided to try Woodland Cottage this year. We absolutely loved it. It was perfect for our whole baseball team (14ppl) to relax and recover after our tournament, the beautiful view was an added bonus. We will definitely try and book it again next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Magical week with the family!

Wonderful property! Like being on the ocean! Saw 7 beautiful sunsets in 7 nights. Enjoyed swimming, kayaking, hanging out at what was essentially a private beach, bonfires, star gazing. Best of all, great time together with the family. Walk to the beach was a bit dicey, might be a little challenging for elderly folks, especially when wet and slippery, but we all managed just fine. Hope to come back next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Stay

This cottage is a great place to get away for a weekend or week. My cousins and I stayed here for a weekend and we thought it was perfect. It was secluded with an amazing view of the lake. The sun sets directly on the lake so you have a perfect view. Inside, the photos doesnt do the space justice. the house is very spacious upstairs and downstairs. Jennifer was an awesome host as she checked in regularly to make sure our needs were met. 5/5 would definitely stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is beautiful, very clean and spacious. More luxurious than home! Our pups loved walking the country roads and exploring the woodlands. The access to the private beach was a bit rugged for the seniors in our party with mobility issues, so they didn't try, but there are more accessible beaches in the nearby towns...just a shirt drive away. Lots to do and see in the area. We were extremely pleased with how quickly our host responded to any queries, and we were taken with the welcome package of smores, popcorn, and even treats for our two Shelties. We are excited to plan anither vacation with Jennifer next year!
Sunset over Lake Huron
A beautiful day!
Stormy and majestic!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m so happy to hear you and your pups enjoyed the cottage, the peaceful surroundings, and the little welcome treats. It’s great to know you found plenty to do in the area and that communication helped make your stay easy and comfortable. I truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you all back for another visit next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our experience at the Woodland Retreat cottage

We enjoyed the well-maintained well-equipped cottage. We got a guidebook that explained a lot about living at that cottage. Unfortunately, the heating in the basement, which was separate from the heating upstairs, did not work. Hot water for showers was a little problematic. Other than these inconveniences, we enjoyed our stay there. Communication with the owner was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the well-maintained and well-equipped cottage, and that the guidebook was helpful during your stay. We appreciate your understanding regarding the heating in the basement and the hot water situation, and glad we were able to have it resolved during your stay. It's great to hear that communication with us was positive, and we hope to welcome you back for an even better experience next time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Memories were made Easter 2023

Our family getaway at the Woodland Private Retreat fully exceeded everyone’s expectations. Apart from the house being immaculate upon arrival the owners thoughtfully had Easter/Spring decor throughout the home. The house was well equipped with everything we needed. Lots of fun things for both the kids and adults. And yes, big enough to sneak away for some privacy as well. Even thou the sun shone for the entire time it was cool. Bundled up a nice walk on the beach rejuvenated you. Or there was the shopping in Bayfield for the ladies. I think we hit every store. So quaint! One of the best features of the house is the Sunsets! The view looking out the window of the Sun disappearing into Lake Huron took your breath away. The variation of colours mystified you. We even had a full moon tucked in behind the trees. Jennifer, thank you for being an amazing host! Just a text/phone call away.❤️ This getaway was a breath of fresh air for everyone!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Thanks so much for your 5 Star Review!! So happy your family had a great Easter getaway. I agree-the view of the sunsets are always amazing here. We would love to host your family again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Woodland Oasis

We absolutely loved our stay at the Woodland Private Retreat! What a wonderful oasis. We were greeted with the stunning view of sunny Lake Huron through magnificent west-facing windows. The house is incredibly spacious and has both a luxurious and cozy-cottage feel to it. The property is magnificent. The woodlands on both sides give a lovely degree of privacy. We often sat on the patio out back and enjoyed the singing cicadas and crickets, and several nights sat around the firepit and watched a gorgeous sunset while listening to crashing waves below us. We also loved the private path down to the beach area -- although a little steep at the start, the switchbacks make the mini trek very manageable and pleasant. The six of us ranged in ages from 56 to 83, and we all enjoyed the entire experience. My sister's Australian shepherd was in his element in this highly dog-friendly place. It was wonderful to have an array of indoor and outdoor games available for those of us who wanted to play pool, or bat a volleyball around (for example). There's so much to do and see around the area as well (e.g., we hiked, went to a winery, explored Bayfield and Goderich, went to outdoor markets). The folks from CottageStays managed our inquiries wonderfully, and it's clear they care deeply about the place and want you to have a terrific vacation. We really really did. I can't thank you enough -- both the owners and the CottageStays folks. We'd definitely like to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear that Woodland Private Retreat exceeded your expectations and offered such a memorable oasis for your group. It sounds like you fully embraced all the charm—from the beautiful sunsets and cozy firepit to the peaceful nature sounds and private beach path. We're so glad your sister's Australian shepherd loved it too! It was a pleasure to host you, and we truly appreciate your kind words about the team. We'd love to welcome you back for more adventures and relaxation. Can't wait to have you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage!

This was a perfect cottage for our weekend away. The view was breathtaking. I loved the remote, quiet setting. The cottage was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great place for a large family thanksgiving holiday!

Our two families had a wonderful weekend at Woodland Private Retreat! Jennifer at CottageStays was very accommodating answering questions and making us feel welcomed! Mother Nature prevented us from spending any time outdoors, however, the cottage was extremely roomy for the 12 of us! Plenty of room for quiet reading, or chatting, or playing games both upstairs and downstairs. The pool table was a hit for all of us! We will definitely to this again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing weekend

Thank you so much to Jennifer for making my wife's birthday so special. Lots of communication leading up to the weekend. Property and house extremely clean and family friendly. Jennifer even left us a nice little welcome package. Unforgettable weekend. Thansk so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful views

The cottage is very spacious, clean, well equipped and well situated. The views were spectacular, especially sunsets. There were many things to do in the area, including swimming, hiking, shopping. We would certainly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great June Trip

First-timers at this site and enjoyed it so. House and setting are beautiful. Close driving to Bayfield and Goderich. Management company was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An absolutely amazing week with family!

The Woodland Private Retreat LaVrangue house was absolutely beautiful and everything we could have wanted. We stayed for a week with our children and grandchildren and came away with memories that will last a lifetime. Large open spaces in the house to be together, kitchen had lots of room to be able to prepare meals, tiered outdoor deck with so much space! But the most amazing part in our eyes, was the incredible backyard. It had a breathtaking view of the lake (sunsets were fabulous) an immense sandpit for the kids including toys, and a firepit for evening singing and telling stories! We so loved it, we hope to be back again next year!!
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