The Vader Cottage is a chalet style winterized cottage nestled on a very private treed lot in the Village of Bayfield. Located within walking distance of the historic Bayfield shopping district and Lake Huron beaches, fine dining, flea markets and beautiful sunsets are all readily available. The cottage is located within easy walking distance of all the Village attractions and is situated on a dead-end residential street near the south end of town. Well appointed with three bedrooms and recently renovated kitchen and baths, the cottage is also equipped with a natural gas barbecue, washer/dryer, wifi internet access and a fire pit (wood provided). The open concept recreation room with vaulted ceilings has a gas fireplace, TV and DVD player. The kitchen is fully stocked with fridge, microwave, gas stove, Keurig coffee maker and all the necessities needed to prepare your meals at home. Central air conditioning will keep you cool during the hot summer months. The large front deck comes equipped with a full size picnic table and plenty of chairs for relaxing and enjoying the quiet atmosphere. Parking is available for three vehicles in the drive. A wagon and other children's accessories are available (high chair) upon request as well as board games, videos, books and puzzles. The beach is a short 10 minute walk from the cottage as are other Bayfield Village amenities such as award-winning restaurants, children's playground and splash pad in Clan Gregor Square, and numerous gift shops to satisfy all your shopping needs. The cottage water supply is provided by the Municipality and is the same water source as the City of London. Bayfield is trying to reduce it's use of bottled water so be assured that the water supply is safe. Visit the historic Bayfield downtown shopping district to enjoy fine dining at one of our award winning restaurants or browse the many gift shops that grace the downtown. Located only 10 minutes from the cottage, the Village also boasts a flea market on Sundays, a grocery store, LCBO and harbour with boat launch. At least 5 golf courses are located within a 15 minute drive of the cottage or, if golfing is not your thing, try your hand at fishing in either the Bayfield or Maitland Rivers. Outdoor firepit, patio area, basketball net and trampoline. Pets may be permitted upon approval of the owners. A $50 fee is required.
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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 deadlock
About the area
Bayfield
Located in Bluewater, this cottage is on the beach. The Livery Theatre and Reuben R. Sallows Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bend Farmers' Market and Pinery Flea Market. Consider Huron Country Playhouse for a night out or Huron Historic Gaol if you're travelling with kids. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bayfield Village - Vader Cottage - Ontario pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Bayfield Village - Vader Cottage - Ontario?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayfield Village - Vader Cottage - Ontario on 10 Oct 2026 start from AU$419, 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 Bayfield Village - Vader Cottage - Ontario?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bayfield Village - Vader Cottage - Ontario?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bayfield Village - Vader Cottage - Ontario?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bayfield Village - Vader Cottage - Ontario located?
Nestled on the beach, this Bluewater cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bayfield Community Centre and Lake Huron. Pioneer Park and Huron County Library are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House was clean and inviting. Close to downtown. We all enjoyed our stay. Owner gave us an early check in and a later check out, which was much appreciated. Thank you Kelly
The house was in a great location--within walking distance of the main street and also of the lake. It was amazingly well provisioned with everything we needed for a 3-week stay. And, I must say, the beds were amazingly comfortable. Kelly was a wonderful host and was receptive to all feedback provided.
Kate P.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Thanks Kate. I enjoyed meeting you and glad you enjoyed your stay.
Very good location close to several beaches and the town centre. The cottage has everything one might need, very clean well maintained and provides full privacy that we appreciated. Check in was easiest imaginable. Our kids had a blast with the trampoline.
We had a fabulous stay at Kelly’s place! The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need and is close to the town and the beach. Perfect for families! Thanks Kelly
This was our second time staying at the Vader cottage and once again, we enjoyed every moment of it. The property is clean, inviting and conveniently located to great restaurants, shops and the water. A true gem in beautiful Bayfield!
Aïda J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thanks for the great review Aida. Hope to see you again.
Kelly and Rob
My friends and I enjoyed our stay here very much. Our hosts were very helpful and hospitable. The place was cozy and comfortable. Bayfield is a beautiful town with many shops, and restaurants. We definitely would stay here again.
Marion L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thanks for the kind words Marion. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Kelly
We had a great time at this cottage. It is well-kept, very clean, equipt with everything we needed. Kelly was kind and great to communiate with. I highly recommend this cottage.
What a wonderful stay at Vader Cottage! This well appointed cottage is cozy and inviting with all the amenities needed. Set behind tall pines and conifers, it is a private and quiet place to relax and take in the lake breeze. We hope to stay again!
leandra z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thanks for the great review Leandra. Hope to see you again.
Kelly Vader
We really liked the location. It was a short walk to the beach and downtown. The house was well equipped, clean and was just right for us. The host was always accessible and very attentive. We would recommend.
Tranquil property located within minutes of the quaint town of Bayfield
My wife and I have just spent a wonderful 3 days at Kelly’s property and everything was as we’d hoped. The property was spotless and we loved the fact we were in a secluded spot yet Bayfield’s Main Street was just a 5 minute walk away as were numerous beaches. There were lovely places in Bayfield itself to eat and drink and we also enjoyed the short trip up to Goderich.
Ian S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Hi Ian. Thank you for the glowing review. Glad you enjoyed your short stay. Hope to see you and your wife again sometime.
Kelly Vader
We loved our stay at Vader cottage. The cottage is well appointed and the back and front spaces are beautiful. It had everything our family of four needed.
Thanks again Kelly! We’ll be back again!!!
Ashlynn N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thanks for the great review. Hope to see you guys again sometime.
Kelly
Very nice spacious cottage for the whole family with 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms. Living room is very cozy for reading books, playing games and TV.Walked my dog to lake Huron every morning. About 15 min to the shore and little longer to Glass street stairs.15 min walj yo main street restaurants. Kelly dupplied us with everything for bonfire.
Nicely located short bike ride or medium walk from beaches, parks, downtown. Great layout with lovely yard and deck. Odd smell from the furnace room was a bit of a bother. Would stay here again if it were more affordable.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Kelly
Our names are Rob and Kelly Vader and we live right next door to the cottage. We have owned the property since 1992 and have been renting it out as a vacation rental property since 1996. We love meeting new people and have made many lifelong friends from the cottagers who visit us on an annual basis.
We live and work in the Bayfield area and have raised our three children here. We love the quiet atmosphere of the community and know you will love it too once you have stayed here. We have slowly been upgrading the cottage over the years to make it more inviting for renters. We added a rear yard patio in 2017 and a new downstairs bathroom and shower in 2018.
Living next door makes is convenient for us to respond to any concerns from renters and address any issues that might arise.
Why they chose this property
A beautiful chalet-style cottage located right next door to our own property seemed like an opportunity that was too good to miss.
What makes this property unique
The cottage is on Stark Street which is a dead-end street at the south end of Bayfield. Stark is one of the nicest streets in the village with a good mix of full time and seasonal properties. The cottage is very private with mature pine trees around the perimeter and large cedars screening the deck from the road as well as from neighbours.