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Great place to refresh and grab a snack
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Welcome to #112, The Gatehouse on Klie's Beach
Newly remodeled kitchen!
All new appliances, and LOTS of storage

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 11185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Essex, ON
  • Place, Serenity Lavender Farm
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, North 42 Degrees Estate Winery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Windsor, ON (YQG)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom #1 =The East Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2 - The Middle Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3 - The West Room

2 Double Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

East Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Powder Room

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

West Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wine country cottage - The Gatehouse

Welcome to The Gatehouse, our family cottage since 1970 - that grew! It is a large 4 bedroom vintage/rustic cottage that offers three bedrooms on the upper floor, and the largest bedroom on the main floor. The living room and dining room features a cozy gas fireplace with 20 ft ceilings. Three wineries are within easy walking distance. Relax on the large deck facing a huge yard with a view of the lake in the distance. The public beach and harbour are a 10-15 minute walk and it is a short stroll to a country diner located in quaint Colchester Village, in Ontario Canada. There are designated bike paths on road side for those seeking exercise. We are a year-round cottage and invite you to stay in all seasons.
***NEW for 2022*** New vinyl plank flooring in all the bedrooms and bathrooms!!
****COMING SOON IN 2024**** New kitchen and upstairs powder room. Stay tuned for updated pictures!!

April 2024 - kitchen remodel and powder room addition are now complete! Check out the pictures of our new kitchen, with all new floors, cupboards and appliances. The large fridge has an ice maker (made with filtered water). The microwave above the new range is also a range fan. The new coffee / bar features a filtered water tap for easy filling of coffee pots and drink pitchers. The mini fridge is perfect for all your cold drinks needs.
The new powder room upstairs is between the east and middle bedrooms.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
Smoking is allowed outside only, close windows

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
Property Registration Number STR-2023-76

About the area

Town of Essex

Located in Essex, a neighbourhood in Town of Essex, this cottage is in a rural area. 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. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Essex, ON

What's nearby

  • Serenity Lavender Farm - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North 42 Degrees Estate Winery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colchester Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Detroit Windsor Tunnel - 47 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Caesars Casino - 47 min drive - 52.4 km

Getting around

  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beerded Dog Brewing Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cooper's Hawk Vineyards - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Georgie's Local Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Godfather's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wine country cottage - The Gatehouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wine country cottage - The Gatehouse?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wine country cottage - The Gatehouse on 20 May 2026 start from AU$350, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Wine country cottage - The Gatehouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wine country cottage - The Gatehouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wine country cottage - The Gatehouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wine country cottage - The Gatehouse located?

Located in Essex, this cottage is within a 10-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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely a perfect location - walkable for visiting the wineries. The place has everything you need for a great wine focused trip with friends. We all enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for active kids. Lots of room to play outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan P.

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

Great property!

We really enjoyed our stay here!! The home was very spacious and very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a large group, big living room and well stocked kitchen. Clean and exactly as expected. The detailed info sheet beforehand was useful, even to know what type of coffee makers!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise G.

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

Girls getaway

Fabulous quiet location close to everything Very chill. Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mehdi M.

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

Clean and very private

Had great time with friends Everything was clean and comfy Thanks to the owner
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Girls weekend

Perfect location. Spacious clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis F.

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

The Gatehouse.

We had a great vacation. Voted by our family as one of the best places we have rented. We had everything we needed. Great beach and restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisette W.

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

Second Summer in Colchester

Comfy place for 6 adults and 4 kids to spend time together. Close to many kid friendly things to do. The new kitchen is beautiful!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcy V.

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

Great place for old friends

We rented this property for a golf trip and for old friends to catch up and hang out. Great location. Everything you need to make your stay easy was included. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryn H.

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

Great place for a family gathering!

We were in the area for a wedding and had some family members staying. This property was spacious inside and out. We were welcomed with special treats and a personal note. Fabulous hosts! I would definitely recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis F.

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

Gatehouse

The house was great. Renovations were done to the kitchen and an extra two piece bathroom since last year and both were fantastic. Beach and park near by were perfect for the kids ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ali f.

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

Great Memory

When we first entered the house, we noticed how awesome our stay is going to be here. The outside, especially the fire pit, was also very cool. We enjoyed every moment of our stay here. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brynn L.

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

Great little getaway!

The cottage is exactly as pictured, many updates and some old cottage charm. It has all of the amenities you need - just bring soap and shampoo/conditioner.We had such a wonderful time on the treed property (lots of shade) and deck. The beach is a short walk or a fast drive. The hosts were fantastic and always responded quickly, but we barely needed to reach out as everything was handled so professionally and well. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

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

lovely stay in essex county

mary was very responsive and so very generous. the space was cozy and comforting after a long day of travel. the property and outdoor space is absolutely beautiful! thank you so much for the accommodation, mary!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

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

Great location and perfect house for a group!

Located within walking distance of restaurants and bars and local store, very large lot with no immediate neighbours which was so peaceful and felt secluded! The house I had a personal cottage feel with some very nice modern updates! Highly recommend!!! Thank you to our hosts!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Cozy, quiet, spacious, nostalgic, perfect

A nostalgic, homely residence, with spacious interior, several bedrooms, and local amenities. We stayed for five days in Nov and enjoyed our time here. We had 7 of us, and there was still room for more. The hosts were very accomodating and great to work with. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek G.

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

Room to stretch!

Great place. Almost too big to be considered a cottage! Deck is amazing. Lots of space outside as well. Well equipped. Close to the beach and restaurants... Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann A.

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

Great for the whole family

We had a great stay with three generations under the same roof. The children enjoyed the surprises left for them. It was very windy so kite flying was a big hit. The place was clean and comfortable. Thanks for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

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

Daughters wedding

Very clean and Mary is so easy to work with! We had family from out of town also staying with us for our daughter’s wedding
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a cozy place for me and my friends to stay! We loved the cleanliness and openness of both the inside and outside of the cottage. The owner, Mary, gave great to directions to the place. Unfortunately we couldn't get the fire going. It would have been helpful to have an axe to cut some of the firewood into kindling and some paper to help start the fire. We truly enjoyed our stay though and if the opportunity comes up again, we will be back!! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

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

Little getaway with family

Everything here was great - the description of the property was bang on. The host Mary answered all my (many) questions and addressed my concerns. Plenty of linens, towels, dishes, etc., so we felt right at home. We brought some things of our own but they were not needed. We used the BBQ while we were there which was nice and we enjoyed a campfire on two nights. The grocery store isn't too far away which was great. We'd absolutely rent this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gisele G.

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

Cousins Retreat

Quaint, spacious and oh so comfortable! Beautiful beds and neighborhood was exceptional. One concern….the odour of natural gas near the Bbq is constant. We left the cover off to disperse the gas. Should have that checked for a leak. Your gifts upon arrival were greatly appreciated and we all thank you! A wonderful experience we will do again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

An incredible long weekend stay

We had a great long weekend stay at the Wine country cottage! It fit our group, 6 adults, 4 kids (ages 3,5,6,7) perfectly and was better than the pics. I think the add listing said that it's a 1.5 bath, which worried us, but there's actually 2 full and 1 half which we were happy to discover! The yard was perfect for the kids to run around and we were walking distance to restaurants and 2 wineries. Side note: Stay away from CREW, rude staff. North 42 Degrees had a great outdoor area for the kids to run around and occupy themselves, staff was incredible and wine was tasty. Mary was a super responsive host. Our group is already talking about booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisette W.

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

A Great Family Stay

What a gem to find! We went with three families, including grandparents. The main floor bedroom and washrooms were a feature we needed and appreciated. Amazing location within walking/biking distance to the beach. Also perfectly situated for day trips around the county. The cottage was quirky and exactly what we needed for 6 adults and 4 children. Lots of space to run around or spread out when kids need space. The washer/dryer got a few runs over the week. Not a lot of storage space for dry food but we managed with coolers and crates. We definitely will come again. Thank you for a great family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

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