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Serenity Shores Kayak Paradise

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A two-story house with a front porch, a small deck, and a pond in the foreground.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There are large windows with blinds, a painting on the wall, and a decorative metal wall piece.
A garden with a stone pathway leading to a pergola surrounded by trees and plants.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs.
A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery and a house in the background.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Tobermory, ON
  • Place, Singing Sands
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Boardwalk Loop Trail Trailhead
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Bruce Peninsula National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Northern Bruce Peninsula

Located in Northern Bruce Peninsula, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Tobermory Brewing Company & Grill and Little Tub Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bruce Peninsula National Park and Little Cove Provincial Park.
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Tobermory, ON

What's nearby

  • Singing Sands - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Boardwalk Loop Trail Trailhead - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bruce Peninsula National Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Fathom Five National Marine Park - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Cyprus Lake - 18 min drive - 10.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tandoori Nation Indian Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Little Tub Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • Lone Wolf Fish & Chips
  • ‪Castaways - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Grandview Motel & Dining Room - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity Shores Kayak Paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Serenity Shores Kayak Paradise?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serenity Shores Kayak Paradise on 11 May 2027 start from AU$1,326, 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 Serenity Shores Kayak Paradise?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity Shores Kayak Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity Shores Kayak Paradise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity Shores Kayak Paradise located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Huron, Singing Sands and Boardwalk Loop Trail Trailhead. Bruce Peninsula National Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean, and we had a great time. We did not use the TVs at all we played cards when the weather was bad. We enjoyed the washer dryer it helped us a lot when we had a lot of messes to clean up. The host was responsive most of the time and super kind and friendly. Our overall stay was amazing and I wish I could say I had no complaints but, I wish we could've had some control with the air-conditioning it got pretty hot during the day in there.The beds were excruciatingly uncomfortable and the water behind the cabin is not somewhere you can just walk in to swim the water pressure was poor and we couldn't get all of the codes for doors that really would've made it alot easier to get around especially for the back door.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

David

Amazing property and location. Easy drive to Tobermory and Bruce Peninsula National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Hi David, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and truly appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime. Grey Bruce Cottages Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We truly enjoyed Whispering Waves!

It was a wonderful, idyllic and rejuvenating stay! I would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good cottage to explore TobermoryOnly issue is… lots of mosquitoes
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Hi Muhammad, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and truly appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime. Grey Bruce Cottages Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Early May Kayak Cove Stay

Ample parking, bright family area, spacious kitchen ample bedrooms. Having 2.5 baths make it easier for the whole family or groups of 5 to share the space with ease.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Hi Grace, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and truly appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime. Grey Bruce Cottages
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Photographers in Heaven

Beautiful property right on the lake and proximity to many local sights we went to photograph. The bbq was a little small for our group of six and oven mitts would have been handy but otherwise it came equiped with everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Hi Derk, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and truly appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime. Grey Bruce Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful memories made.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Whispering Waves. While the property and amenities were great, it was the quick responses and actions by the Grey Bruce team that really felt like we had concierge type service for our entire stay. Can't wait to be back!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rustic cottage

Overall a great vacation. We appreciated you getting us the lights. The issue was the mildew smell in the basement that made its way throughout the house when we first arrived. It would be nice to have lamps in the bedrooms and living rooms. The place felt well used and dingy. We thought the kitchen was well equipped and the patio off the kitchen was great for meals. Also loved the fire pit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The team from grey bruce were super helpfull and nice. Answered all my questions promptly. I was disappointed in the shape we found the house in. Felt dirty and run down. We had a great time and the location is amazing, but for 2500 dollars for 3 nights I expected more. Its a nice cottage with a probably great history but the overall feel from the start was this place needs work done. Empty nails in the walls dirty doors a railing thatwas wobbly on the back deck just made me think about what this place could look like when someone cares about it. Even though we had a great stay I probably wouldnt come back. The price was to high for what it was.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Hi Andrea, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and truly appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime. We would have come out and seen if we could help you out with some of the issues! If you decide to rent one of properties again - we are more than happy to come out and resolve issues for our guests. Grey Bruce Cottages Team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good place

We enjoyed the place overall. Couple minor things we didn't like: * the floor was dirty/dusty when we came in (not like garbage were left on the floor, just dust and needed mopping... we mopped it). * the garbage/recycling bin outside was full when we arrived, no space for our bags to be thrown in * there was no thermostat control (I understand not having a full control but having control over couple degrees would have helped as the temperature fluctuates a lot during this time of the year) * no dish-soap/cleaning spung/scrubber at the place, but did have dishwasher with adequate tabs of detergents Place was nice otherwise, it was easy and convenient to interact with people renting it out, were very quick to respond as well. Definitely somewhere we can come back to if going to that area.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

COMPLIMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS

Good morning! We had a very pleasant weekend with some hiccups. The retreat was just what we needed. WE are a family that enjoys quiet, access to the water, kayaking and sitting around the outside fire in the evening, gazing at the stars. I suggest bed side lamps. the screen door was loose on the door leading from the kitchen to the deck, i had to buy tea light candles to light the steps going up to the entry door.. I was surprised to see the bedroom adjacent to the games room. It was listed an an upstairs bedroom, needs heat in there for sure. We made excellent use of the kitchen for our meals, pantry space was very adequate. Do supply a potato masher for the potatoes. Dishwashwe washer was so nice to be able to use. Feeding ten people three times a day was a treat for easy dish and cutlery washing. Nice to have lots of pans. The gift was very much welcoming and appreciated. We were a ble to warm up two of the bedrooms, had to heat the kitchen with the stove oven in the morning to ease the morning chill/. Other then that we enjoyed it. Extra seating in the living room area is needed. I notice in the picture the sofa in the games room was pictured being in the upstairs living room. We certainly enjoyed the deck adjacent to the kitchen for extra seating. God willing we will be back. Thank you so much! We certainly mwill try and be back next Octoberg
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Misleading Listing – Poor Interior Condition Despite Great Location

We stayed at the cottage at 214 Dorcas Bay Road from July 16th to July 19th as a group of nine guests. While the location is scenic and peaceful, the actual condition of the cottage was far from what the listing photos and previous reviews portrayed. Here are the issues we encountered: There are two main washrooms, but one had no working lights, making it nearly unusable. With nine guests, we were left sharing a single main washroom and a small powder room. Most electrical outlets in the bedrooms and living area were non-functional, forcing everyone to rely on just a couple of working outlets throughout the cottage. The basement staircase was unstable and wobbly, posing a serious safety hazard — especially for children and seniors. Several of the steps appeared damaged. When we arrived, we found water spilled across the basement hallway floor, and none of the outlets in the basement were working. There was only one working flycatcher in the house — another one was broken. Worse, there was no proper insulation to prevent flies, mosquitoes, and bugs from entering, which became a constant issue during our stay. We tried contacting the property manager multiple times, but our calls went straight to voicemail. We eventually reached them via email. Although we were advised to switch the breakers, the issues persisted. These problems — especially the non-functioning washroom and widespread electrical failures — significantly impacted our comfort and experience. It’s disappointing that none of these issues were disclosed beforehand, and overall, the listing felt highly misleading. We hope this review helps future renters make an informed decision. The location is beautiful, but unless these issues are properly addressed, we cannot recommend this property.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Hi Shannon, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to see that your experience didn’t fully meet expectations, and we would love to learn more about how we can improve. Your feedback is important to us, so please don’t hesitate to reach out directly if you’d like to share more details. We hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back and provide a better experience next time. Grey Bruce Cottages Team
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Hi Ci, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to see that your experience didn’t fully meet expectations, and we would love to learn more about how we can improve. Your feedback is important to us, so please don’t hesitate to reach out directly if you’d like to share more details. We hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back and provide a better experience next time. Grey Bruce Cottages Team
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Hi Ju, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to see that your experience didn’t fully meet expectations, and we would love to learn more about how we can improve. Your feedback is important to us, so please don’t hesitate to reach out directly if you’d like to share more details. We hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back and provide a better experience next time. Grey Bruce Cottages Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cottage

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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