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Grey Cottage in Port

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Starry, moonlit nights on a peaceful street
Enjoy a coffee on us in the back yard
An evening fire is the perfect vacay vibe
Cute and cozy Grey Cottage is here for you
Lots of sun and places to hide from it

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Port Stanley
  • Moore Water Gardens
    11 min walk
  • Port Stanley Terminal Rail
    2 min drive
  • Port Stanley Little Beach
    2 min drive
  • London, ON (YXU-London Intl.)
    46 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Grey Cottage in Port

Grey Cottage has everything you need to enjoy your vacation!

OPEN CONCEPT LIVING SPACE

Enter through the front door into the bright hall with large windows sporting views of the trees behind the yard. As you move down the hallway, you see smart storage solutions for your flip flops and beach towels, sun hats and sweaters.

The first bedroom is on your right, just off the hallway and offers a splendidly comfortable double bed, beautiful custom walnut bookshelves, and practical storage for your vacation items.

Entering the main space you enjoy open concept living perfect for sharing family time while cooking a meal in the well outfitted kitchen, playing one of the many available board games, reading from a stocked library or enjoying a movie on the couch. You can also just enjoy a cup of tea and gaze out the bay window at the many different bird species that like to visit the cottage.

The second bedroom is across the living space and to the right boasting a lovely and supportive queen bed, small closet and big window with front views.

The third bedroom is a cozy kid get-away with a bunkbed and trundle combination that could suit up to three children.

Just next to the third bedroom is the full bath with a smart layout and has everything you need to wash the sand from your toes and moisturize your nose!

CONVENIENCE FOR YOUR STAY

Coming down the stairs to the back foyer you will find addition access to the backyard patio which offers a convenient proximity from kitchen to grill.

Continuing to your left (watch your head!) you find another short flight to the basement of this 80 year old cottage where a new and clean set of laundry machines are waiting to do your dirty work. Complementary laundry soap, hangers and a drying rack await you to make your life a little easier when you pack for your vacation.

BRAND NEW ENTERTAINMENT SPACE

Our newly renovated garage-meets-entertainment space is just outside the main house with lovely yard views and so much natural light you will enjoy the outdoors even when inside. The glass garage door with flagstone patio in front makes for stunning sunset views over the trees across the road.

Enter the garage through the side door along the stone path and you will be greeted by a large C shaped couch, facing a new top-quality television and sound system. The vaulted ceilings are airy and the heat pump will keep the room as cool or warm as you like. As with the main house, the garage provides abundant reading material as well as board games to enjoy should you be greeted with a rain shower or two.

Behind the entertainment area is a lovely custom dining table big enough to share a meal, play cards or a game of Catan. This beautiful space also boosts a craft bench with supplies and a laptop table should you feel the urge to bring your work skills or art skills to Grey Cottage. The back door leads to a flagstone patio with seating and quiet views of the towering pines.

GREEN SPACE AT GREY COTTAGE

With a large open yard your vacation will be as fun and relaxing staying in as it can be going out. We know sun is welcome on vacation but sometimes it’s nice to have a break from it too and the wood deck at the entry of the main house is a lovely shaded spot on a hot summer morning, or a full sun bath on a cooler evening. Whereas the patio behind the garage provides shade in the morning and into the early afternoon with shade returning again late afternoon.

Two large picnics tables on the patio behind the main house provide ample seating close to the BBQ, which is full sun at noon and full shade by dinnertime, the best of both worlds!

Looking to the back of the property you will find several big comfortable chairs are placed around the fire pit waiting for marshmallows to be roasted or guitars to be played. Kick a ball, flip a burger, read a book or enjoy a cocktail outside surrounded by birds, squirrels, rabbits and the odd raccoon, fox and deer.

Property manager

Megan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Port Stanley

Central Elgin is home to this holiday home. Elgin County Museum and St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Moore Water Gardens and Elgin County Railway Museum. Canada Southern Railway Station and Winter Wheat are also worth visiting.
Map
Port Stanley

What's nearby

  • Moore Water Gardens - 11 min walk
  • Port Stanley Terminal Rail - 2 min drive
  • Port Stanley Little Beach - 2 min drive
  • Port Stanley Beach - 2 min drive
  • St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • London, ON (YXU-London Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Harbour Merchant Coffee Co - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪G T's Portside - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mackie's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pierside Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grey Cottage in Port pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Grey Cottage in Port?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grey Cottage in Port?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grey Cottage in Port located?

Situated in Central Elgin, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Moore Water Gardens and Port Stanley Terminal Rail. Port Stanley Little Beach and Lake Erie are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place !
Enjoyed our stay everything in this place is excellent 10 out of 10. Very clean and has everything you need we loved watching movies on my garage and will definitely be rebooking. Next year host was amazing to deal with. Thank you for letting us stay at your wonderful property.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Stay
Our family really enjoyed staying at the Grey Cottage. It was clean, nicely decorated and, we felt right at home. We had everything we needed. Fun to sit outside on the IKEA chairs that were surprisingly very comfortable. Easy to get around to visit family who live in Port. Wish there was a dishwasher but everyone pitched in. Garage/Games room is amazing. Highly recommend others to stay at this VRBO!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grey Cottage
My Family & I enjoyed our stay at your Beautiful cottage! We made lasting Memories & shared Precious time! Port Stanley! We Loved it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage
Everything was fabulous! 10 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie Eva J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding accommodations!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Grey Cottage! The premises are spotless, very welcoming, well maintained and equipped with everything we needed and then some! The bed we slept in was so comfortable and the bed linens provided were lovely! The location is ideal, close enough to a grocery store (if needed) and a very short drive to the beach. We took a few walks in the neighbourhood and enjoyed the quiet streets. Amanda and Greg are excellent hosts and answered our questions promptly. We highly recommend Grey Cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute home away from home!
Cute, so clean, cozy and close to town (20 min walk) but in a quiet hood which was nice. Kitchen fulled stocked for all your needs. Loved the different spaces around the cottage where one could escape the 🌞! Owners responded quickly to questions. Book your stay now!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Megan

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Grey Cottage is hosted by us, Megan and Greg and our 3 children. We live part time in Port Stanley ON and part time on our sailboat. After spending 3 years in the Caribbean we crossed the Atlantic Ocean as a family and now sail in Northern Europe during the summer and move back to Port for the winter. Our sailing season means that our charming little house is open for guests during the best time of year in Port Stanley with the perfect beaches, great dining and sweet little shops just a short walk away from our front door. We hope you will love it as much as well do!

Why they chose this property

We love that our quiet street offers a park-like setting to enjoy evening fires, bird watching and a large outdoor space to relax and yet is close enough to the summer hubbub of Port Stanley that we don't need to drive anywhere if we don't want to. A dead-end street means it's safe for children and pets and peaceful enough for daytime naps as well as restful nights. Just a few minutes away however we love that downtown Port offers some of the best dining in the county and charming shops to find special new or vintage items to bring home with us. The beaches are pristine and truly are a treat during the hot summer months. Super walkable, super quiet, super special place for a vacation getaway.

What makes this property unique

Grey Cottage offers a peaceful vacation experience and yet you are an easy walk to downtown and the beaches. Our cottage boosts a large green space with no one in front or behind us, our street is a dead-end and our neighbors have been there for decades. Also, since Grey Cottage is our part-time home, we deeply care about the space being homey and welcoming, clean and comfortable. Our personal touches will make this space feel like you're home away from home, our neighbors will welcome you and our town is at your fingertips.

Languages:

English

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