A week at this cozy chalet-style cottage not even two minutes' walk from a stunning Georgian Bay beach was just what we needed.
The cottage is nicely decorated and had everything we needed for a family of four: comfy beds, relaxing outdoor spaces, well-equipped kitchen and BBQ, clean bathrooms, good laundry, beach equipment and outdoor games, adult bikes, and charming fire pit area.
We had been planning to bring two other adults but they cancelled last-minute. We were OK with that, as the living space may not have worked for that many adults if you wanted to spend some time inside, especially if any needed to work separately somewhere.
The beach. Absolutely beautiful sand, clear warm water, lovely dunes, stunning views towards Blue Mountain and the rest of the Escarpment, not too many motorized watercraft, and not too crowded. The lack of crowds could be due to extremely strict parking restrictions in place for a Covid summer where the township is ticketing anyone without a residents' permit.
The noise. So the view and water and sand were stunning. However the one drawback of the beach was that people brought their own loud music. There was usually enough space or sound from the waves to drown it out, but not every time. The hosts of course have no control over this, but it is important to note that this is not a place for relaxing in silence on the beach.
The area. This a lovely part of the province for driving around and visiting interesting places. Wahnekawaning Beach and Balm Beach are particularly charming. Awenda Park is quite close and great for walking in the forest and a different beach day. Penetang and Midland are close by and nice for strolling and visiting shops. The farmland around the area is beautiful with rolling hills and varied forests.
The host. Janet was great. She answered questions quickly before the visit and provided all the info we needed. When we arrived, the fridge seal had come off and she arranged to have it fixed while we were there. Very attentive.
All in all, a great week in a cozy cottage very close to the beach in an interesting part of the province. Highly recommended.