Creekside Cottage - Your Vacation Home Winter And Summer, For Beach Or Skiing

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A small, single-story brick house with a gabled roof, a front porch with two chairs, and a small shed in the background.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black marble countertop, a stainless steel sink, a refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a kettle.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a TV.
A staircase with wooden balusters, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, and two paintings of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Shallow Lake, ON
  • Place, Shallow Lake Management Area
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Georgian College Owen Sound Campus
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Elgin Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Shallow Lake

Located in Georgian Bluffs, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Redneck Ranch and Community Waterfront Heritage Centre are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Owen Sound Farmers' Market and Owen Sound River District. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sauble Speedway or Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Shallow Lake, ON

What's nearby

  • Shallow Lake Management Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus - 18 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Sauble Falls Provincial Park - 19 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Port Elgin Beach - 41 min drive - 51.3 km
  • MacGregor Point Provincial Park - 48 min drive - 57.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Blended Brew & Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Elsie's Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sinclairs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Amici’s Coffee House - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Creekside Cottage - Your Vacation Home Winter And Summer, For Beach Or Skiing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Creekside Cottage - Your Vacation Home Winter And Summer, For Beach Or Skiing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Creekside Cottage - Your Vacation Home Winter And Summer, For Beach Or Skiing?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creekside Cottage - Your Vacation Home Winter And Summer, For Beach Or Skiing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Creekside Cottage - Your Vacation Home Winter And Summer, For Beach Or Skiing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Shallow Lake Management Area and within 3 miles (5 km) of Whispering Pines and Hepworth Veterans Park. South Bruce Peninsula Visitor Information Centre is 2.9 mi (4.7 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. 31 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy great little coottage

We really enjoyed our stay a tthis place. It exceeded our expectations, we promise to be back on a future vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks Liliana!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

The “Creekside Cottage” is centrally located to so many awesome summer attractions and activities. The beach, kayaking at Lions Head, or on the Saugeen River, cylcling routes, hiking, and great restaurants in the nearby towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Serene natural setting

Gracious host. Comfortable and worry free stay. Everything you need available to have a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks so much Susan. We look forward to your next stay coming up.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Year 5

Our annual visit to Shallow Lake was once again a wonderful time. So quiet and relaxing. The cottage is so convenient for trips all around the area. So clean and welcoming. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sauble Vacation

The property and the host were awesome. The home was clean, modern with great amenities and only 15 minute drive to Sauble beach. he host (Bettie) was wonderful, welcoming, and answered all our questions leading up to our booking. Bettie also provided a number of suggested activities to do when we were on site. We will most certainly return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort at Creekside

My friends and I were very comfortable at Creekside Cottage. It is well designed, cozy and tastefully decorated. Our favourite place in the house was the spot off the kitchen where we could curl up in an armchair with a book and a view of the running brook. A gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2021
Thanks Nancy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another perfect stay!

Always a highlight of our summer. Perfect location for exploring Grey/Bruce county. So relaxing to be out of the fray in Shallow Lake and a short drive to so many locations. This year we spent time at the Grey County museum and the reconstructed village there which was nice to give the kids some perspective. As always the house was impeccable. So nice that everything is so organized and clean! Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cottage

I would urge anyone that is considering a vacation in the vicinity of the Bruce Peninsula and surrounding areas to take a very good look at this property. It is a fantastic, well designed, fully equipped cottage and as soon as you walk in the door and look inside the place you just know that you have made an excellent choice. My wife and myself stayed there for 3 nights but would have been more than happy to stay for longer. I cannot think of any negative comments whatsoever to say about Creek Cottage, Bettie is an amazing host and was very quick to communicate and so kind in letting us stay a little longer than planned on our check out day. It is a seriously good 'home from home' property and excellent value for money considering the location and sheer quality and love that has gone into this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surprisingly Perfect

This cottage kept coming up in our search and we hesitated. We never traveled to this area before and just weren't sure. However, we are so glad we booked! It truly was a perfect location in-between Owen Sound, Sauble Beach and an easy drive up north to Tobermory. We explored all of those places. The hostess was top notch; she was personable, quick to communicate, offered suggestions at our request and knew what local things were appropriate for the age of our children (6 and 8). The cottage had everything we needed. We spent time inside and outside and enjoyed evening walks on the streets through the neighborhood. We found the amenities to be very comfortable and weren't disappointed by anything! We would book again without hesitation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3rd stay and as always wonderful.

Quiet and immaculate. MInutes away from the best sunsets in Ontario. Creek running through property is the icing on the cake!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chalet charmant, accueillant et paisible

Maison bien localisée pour diverses activités bien équipée, confortable et très bien décorée. Les propriétaires sont très avenants en offrant plusieurs informations pertinentes et en s’assurant que notre séjour soit des plus agréables..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2022
Merci beaucoup Pierre. A votre prochaine séjour!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed!!

The creekside cottage had a great “in the woods” feel with all the trees and stream running through the property while having a great coffee shop a short block away. The cottage was just a few minutes to Sauble Beach and the kayaking and cycling routes we had planned. Owen Sound was also close with lots things to do there. Creekside cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks Again!

We were thrilled to be able to return to Creekside Cottage for a winter week-end getaway. Again we had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the cozy ambience and gorgeous views. The bottle of wine and chocolates waiting for us was also such a great welcome! And once again, our time went too fast and we were sad to have to leave so soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Cozy

This was a wonderful little cottage that was immaculately clean and well stocked. Beautifully decorated with quality and comfort in mind. The outdoor garden area with a stream running through it was peaceful and calming. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Second Stay

We love the Creekside Cottage. So quiet and perfect to come home after a either a day at Sauble Beach/exploring the Bruce Trail or a day in Owen Sound. So clean and comfortable. Everything you need to to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Cottage

We had a great stay at this cottage! The cottage was clean and well set up for guests. We enjoyed being so close to the creek, and used the fire pit each night. The cottage is only 10-15 min from Sauble beach, Owen Sound, and several conservation areas. Our boys fished in Shallow Lake a few times and caught 12 fish. The general store had everything, and the coffee shop and restaurant were good as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2021
Thanks Shannon! We are so glad you had a great time!
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10/10 Excellent

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

Formidable !!!

Tout d'abord, Bettie, notre hôte a été vraiment gentille, du début à la fin. Disponible rapidement pour nos questionnement et une hospitalité des plus appréciable. Et, que dire du cottage très propre. Puis le terrain extérieur permettant de se faire un beau feu sur le bord de la rivière. En plus, nous étions près des attraits de la péninsule de Bruce. À recommander à tous !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Merci beaucoup Francis!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and quiet jumping point for exploring Grey-Bruce County

This was a super clean, cozy and charming cottage. The owner is very organized and easy to deal with. Shallow Lake is a quiet town, the general store and coffee shop have everything you need. We have 3 young children - we went to Sauble Beach and Story Book Park during our stay. Berford Lake (north shore) also has a great beach that is much quieter than Sauble if you're looking for a change of pace. The playground in Shallow Lake (beside the arena) is AMAZING - best playground we have ever seen and perfect for those 6 am wake ups when I needed to get the kids out of the house so my hubby could catch some more sleep. Overall it was a great vacation - with 3 small children I wouldn't say I was relaxed (LOL) but the kids had an awesome experience. I would love to come back sans kids and make use of all the cozy reading nooks at this cottage! FYI - you'll need to do some baby proofing when you arrive at this cottage if you have toddlers - there are lots of interesting things for them to get into and touch. : )
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and peaceful spot

The cottage was welcoming, nicely decorated and very clean. The location was central to the places we wanted to visit. Communication with Bettie was 5 star. She was very helpful! I would recommend this cottage to my friends and family. 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, Relaxing Break

The Creekside Cottage is an expanded, renovated house that is in immaculate condition. It sits beside a stream with lots of mature trees around it. My wife enjoyed her morning tea out on the deck listening to the running water. Perfect. The grounds are well taken care of. We found everything we needed in the cottage including instructions for the major appliances & lots of literature on the area. The barbeque was appreciated. Shallow Lake is a small village with few fences, friendly people and little noise. The quiet was quite noticeable at first but not hard to get used to. It was easy to communicate with Bettie & she made sure we were informed & comfortable. Access was no problem. Having never been to the area before, the location was good for visiting many different sites and hiking some sections of the major trails. Our week at this property was just what we needed at this time. Thank you. We would like to stay at the Creekside Cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming and sparkling clean

So many thoughtful touches, including a bottle of wine and chocolates to help celebrate our 25th anniversary. Comfy beds and the view from the kitchen to the creek made dinner prep a treat. Thanks Bettie.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway from city

Late August visit and loved that the cottage is located between Owen Sound and Sauble. It is so quiet and peaceful and a short drive to the beach. Made it easy to compartmentalize activities. Sleep like a dream as it was so quiet. Cottage is impeccably clean and has everything you need to relax. Thanks Bettie and Rob.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

A Million Stars & Serene Setting.

Our second time at this comfortable and worry free home where you can truly relax. Very well equipped and feels like home. Visited Spirit Rock and Bruce's Caves just a short drive away. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

A great mix of modern convenience and vintage character!

The perfect location and great modern conveniences fully decked out with modern appliances and a fully-equipped kitchen. Are Hostess Betty was very organized and they're readily available for communications or questions and it was very accommodating. The house was very clean and yes the rooms are a little small but it's no issue when there are so many things to do near the cottage. There was a clean BBQ and the creek in the backyard was an added bonus for both a morning coffee or an afternoon play time with the kids. You're only minutes from Sauble Beach and Owen Sound and about 1 hour from Tobermory. A great little spot and would not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific summer getaway!

Our experience with this property and the owner was excellent. The house was very clean and nicely appointed. It’s within driving distance to many attractions. I think this house would make a great getaway no matter the season as it is close to beaches, walking trails, ski trails, and shopping. Finally, our interaction with the owner was very good. She was organized, kind, and helpful. My husband and I would love to visit this property again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks Sarah, You are most welcome back anytime. Just send me your preferred dates for next summer!
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