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The Kayak Cottage - a nature retreat on the river, in the woods, near the beach.

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An aerial view of a beach with a forested area and clear turquoise waters.
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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a house in the background.
A wooden pathway leading to a body of water surrounded by dense greenery.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, and a bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Pinery Provincial Park
Sleeps 10•4 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Grand Bend, ON
  • Place, Pinery Provincial Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pinery Flea Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Bend Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Kayak Cottage - a nature retreat on the river, in the woods, near the beach.

The 'Kayak Cottage' is a peaceful place to relax with friends and family while surrounded by trees, the sounds of nature, overlooking the river. Soak in the hot tub, lounge on the deck, sit by the dock, hop in the kayaks, or walk the trails to the pristine beach.

5 beds + 2 futons (basement)
3 bathrooms

6 person hot tub

5 paddleboards
2 kayaks
Bikes
Scooters
Games room (ping pong, air hockey)
Darts
Board games, puzzles
Free Wifi
Private beach access
Beach towels
Inflatables
Steps to the Pinery
On the river

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9910179
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

About the area

Grand Bend

Located in Grand Bend, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pinery Provincial Park and Lake Huron. Consider Huron Country Playhouse for a night out or Fort Rose Maple Company if you're travelling with kids.
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Grand Bend, ON

What's nearby

  • Pinery Provincial Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pinery Flea Market - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Grand Bend Beach - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Grand Bend’s Beach House Observation Deck - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Grand Bend Motorplex - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Playita - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverbend Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paddington's Eatery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kayak Cottage - a nature retreat on the river, in the woods, near the beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kayak Cottage - a nature retreat on the river, in the woods, near the beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Kayak Cottage - a nature retreat on the river, in the woods, near the beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kayak Cottage - a nature retreat on the river, in the woods, near the beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Kayak Cottage - a nature retreat on the river, in the woods, near the beach. located?

This family-friendly Grand Bend holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Pinery Provincial Park and Lake Huron. Grand Bend Beach is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Kayak Cottage was fantastic. Had everything we needed or wanted in a place. The place was clean, check-in easy, and had so many 'amenities'. Would highly recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rhonda f.

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

Beautiful home and a relaxing stay!

Beautiful home, enjoyed our stay very much! A quiet relaxing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Surprise 60th with family.

The property was amazing. Lots of room and our family was quite impressed and would like to come back again some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Girls weekend

We had a fabulous weekend at the kayak cottage. Amenities are great and location was perfect. We had a great stay and the place was so spacious and so clean. Beds were lovely to sleep in. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2024
Thank you Michelle, it was great hosting you. We're happy you enjoyed your stay at the Kayak Cottage, and greatly appreciate how neat and tidy you left it! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

A special weekend

We enjoyed a special weekend with family at the Kayak Cottage. This is charming property and beautiful setting. We kayaked, hiked, swam and enjoyed sunsets at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hunter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Spot for a Girls Getaway

We stayed two nights at the Kayak Cottage with a lovely group of girls and it was a wonderful stay. After a small check in snafu, things were cleared up quickly and we were able to enjoy the lovely location and the beautiful home. I would highly recommend staying at this location if you can!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Izhan H.

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

As beautiful as it gets

Really enjoyed our stay here with family and kids. The house is equipped perfectly with everything you will ever need on a vacation. Amazing hosts and amazing space. Will visit back in summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Home with beautiful surroundings and Great Hosts!

This home was Beautiful! The area is also Beautiful. There is so many amenities.The Hosts are very helpful with any questions we had. Overall one of our Best stays!!Hope to return some day! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Uttam V.

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

Excellent Property

Nice property, worth staying, service very good, they do have cameras or anything to have eyes on whoever living, thats a quiet uncomfortable but over all good house
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb, 2024
Thank you for the compliments on our property. To clarify, cameras are only on the exterior of the home for security and safety. We respect our guest's privacy. There are NO cameras inside the home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

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

Perfect family get together place

The house was spacious with multiple sitting areas and great bedrooms. It was extremely clean and very welcoming. The owner had provided more than you could hope for in a vacation home. In the garage there were kayaks, bikes, sand toys, etc. that everyone could enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

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

Weekend Fun

This cottage was wonderful! A perfect space for 2 families with children. We loved the kayaks, bikes, large community spaces and comfortable sleeping arrangements. We would highly recommend this VRBO and hope to return. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking all our meals, the BBQ was large and the basement was a great hangout space for kids. The cottage was clean and looked just like the photos. We enjoyed the hot tub and very large back deck space. A beautiful beach was within walking distance, which we loved.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathy T.

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

Thaanksgiving

Beautiful tree canopy, with fall colors to enjoy. Great covered area to play darts, and a great screened in dining area as well. The house was roomy with great lay out so different groups can vary their activities. The downstairs games room was a hit with the kids, as was the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

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

Family vacation 2024

Jaysen’s & Judy’s Kayak Cottage is simply amazing. We went with my son and daughter-in-law and our two grandkids. The property is exactly as advertised with much much more. Spacious (the grandkids called it a mansion) with lots of room to spread out. Beautiful private beach just a hop skip and a jump away with sandy beach and crystal clear water. Beach toys, umbrellas, kayaks and bicycles all provided. Board games, numerous activities for all ages in the lower level. Beautiful oversized deck and hot tub. High end bathrooms and a big beautiful kitchen with everything you need. Beds and linens were top notch quality. Hosts were very attentive and immediately answered any questions we had. This cottage is truly a hidden gem. We would give it 10 out of 10 stars if we could.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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

a weekend in paradise

My husband and I have stayed at various locations through VRBO across Canada and the USA. We must say that this cottage rental was extreme. Everything and I mean absolutely everything was thought of. This high end rental at a very affordable price was a great find! The cottage was exactly as described. Fully equipped kitchen, bedrooms, water sports equipment, bikes, hot tub....all as described. Jaysen was a pleasure to work with. He answered inquiries promptly and accurately. He was awesome. The cottage provided ample room, and everyone was extremely relaxed. The rec room downstairs provided lots of activity to keep everyone occupied. Ping pong, basketball, air hockey, golf, movies and of course a full side arcade game with 10 different games. This cottage was everything you could wish for and more. 4 days wasn't nearly long enough to enjoy this beautiful space. I give every category 5 stars, only because I cannot give them 10. We will be returning most definitely. Thankyou Jaysen - you made this an awesome experience for me and my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2024
Thank you for being an excellent guest! We're very glad you enjoyed your experience, and love hearing when families have a great getaway. Thank you for taking good care of the Kayak Cottage, and leaving it so clean. We hope to see you in the future, we'd be happy to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graeme A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! The hot tub was an amazing juxtaposition to the cool spring air. The kitchen was well equipped and clean. Plenty of room for D&D and other games. Lots of beds for large groups.Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ilona T.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgii V.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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Hosted by Jaysen and Judy

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