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The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach

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Beach
Beach
Beach
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11153.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chatham-Kent, ON
  • Place, Wheatley Harbour
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hillman Marsh Conservation Area
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Pelee National Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Windsor, ON (YQG)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master bdrm

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach

LAKEFRONT HOME GETAWAY! LOOK NO FURTHER! This lake front cottage has over 1600 sq feet for you and your family to enjoy, with central air, two large decks and a grill! Outstanding sunrise! Just walk down our front steps onto a big yard perfect for outdoor games, a hammock or tents, and then onto the beach for swimming, beachglass hunting, or playing pirates. Charter fish or bring your boat or jet ski and use the launch located less than a mile away. You can also fish off the shore or take a short walk down to the dock. This beautiful lakefront property is located in an area of many attractions, Point Pelee National Park, local fairs, berry picking, antiquing, Vineyards, Go-Cart, Golf (& Miniature Golf). Bird watchers delight! Lots of birds and ducks, area famous for the migration of birds and Monarch butterflies. Car ferry service from Leamington and Kingsville to Pelee Island Winery. This cottage offers everything for a great getaway, including rafts, games and a gas BBQ on the deck overlooking the lake. This Cape Cod Cottage features a large open main floor layout with a great view of lake Erie. Floor plan includes three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and the entire first floor is open with spectacular lake view. Dining area has table & chairs to seat six people and kitchen has eating bar. Start every morning on the deck enjoying the lake view, or go right down to the beach to have your coffee or tea. Entertainment includes 1 TV and internet connection for your laptop and a vast array of things to do. Outings, shopping, activities on site or several golf courses close by. Shopping locally, or go to Windsor at the outlet mall. Sightseeing, hiking, wildlife viewing. Swimming, sailing, boating, jet skiing,water skiing, snorkeling/diving. You can also fish off the shore or take a short walk down to the pier. Kayaking, basketball, volleyball ,and tennis. Go karts, horseback riding. Pick your own blueberries or peaches or apples when in season. Movie Theater or dine out. Casino Windsor and see the shows in the evening. Colassantis flowers & tropical plants and visit their zoo. Visit Fort Malden a historic military museum in Amherstburg. Take a day trip to Detroit, Green Field Village, Ford Museum, Motown Historical Museum. Visit Pellee Island, local wineries or hike through Pelee National Park.
We hope that by renting our family cottage, you will love and enjoy it as much as we have, and that you would treat it accordingly.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave all dirty towels in pile in middle of room. Remove all used bedding and pile in middle of room. Clean kitchen, wash dishes and clean grill.
Leave fire pit and beach the way you found it and make sure nothing is left on the beach. Close all umbrellas and windows and lock all doors. Turn off lights and A/C.
Put trash in big blue bin and take to curb on Sunday for Monday pickup. Recycling in small blue/black bins. Recycling bins go to curb on Tue. for Wed. pickup every other week. See schedule on fridge.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chatham-Kent

Located in Chatham-Kent, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Point Pelee National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Garrison Memorial Gardens and the Leamington Labyrinth Trailhead and Leamington Arts Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chatham-Kent, ON

What's nearby

  • Wheatley Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hillman Marsh Conservation Area - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Leamington Municipal Marina - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Point Pelee National Park - 18 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Pelee Island Winery - 26 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Wok - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sports Palace - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dutch House Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Joe's Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach on 9 Apr 2026 start from AU$216, 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 The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Chatham-Kent cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Erie and Wheatley Harbour. Kopegaron Woods Conservation Area and Wheatley Provincial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend. Cottage is well maintained and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful as always. Already booked our next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

larisabb

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The place was roomy well stocked both with Kitch equipment, games and seating. The weather was so cooperative and we had a beautiful lakefront view. Definitely hope to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible time here once again. The beach was awesome and we enjoyed exploring the nearby conservation areas. We saw tons of bird varieties which was a huge hit!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Awesome place

Highly recommend, was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, beautiful views and backyard beach. Cottage was clean and cozy and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay with ease. Stocked kitchen, clean bedrooms, spacious living space.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corrine N.

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

Fabulous weekend away

What a great stay! Beautiful waterfront cottage close to Pelee National Park. Cant wait to go back and visit the area again. Nice open concept and plenty of room for all!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage! The grandkids had so much fun and were sad we had to leave. Thank you for sharing this little piece of paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Travelled with best friends. Everything was wonderful. So many great touches to make us feel at home. The kitchen is stocked with everything needed to make meals. The yard and beach are beautiful. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon A.

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

great for a birding trip

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

Loved it!

Place was just as advertised, cute and very homey. We love it that it’s near a couple provincial parks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this cottage! We have rented this for 3 years in a row. Cottage is spacious and clean. Beach is a great asset too! Hosts were very attentive to an issue that arose and did their best to rectify it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reid S.

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

Beautiful View

Really nice location right on the lake. Great spacious family room. Host was very good. All in all great spot.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

veronica c.

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

Fantastic cottage!

All we needed and more! Great location, wonderful beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret (Peg) J.

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

Family Beach Vacation

We had a lovely week at the Douglas Family Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Very cute property

The cottage is very well taken care of and clean I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

We had an amazing week

We loved it here, it had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie W.

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

Wonderful family holiday

We had a wonderful family holiday and enjoyed our stay at the cottage. My grandchildren had such a great time on the beach and in the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

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

Great place for family vacation

Everything is great in terms of location and cottage. Private beach was good for kids. Only downside was we had bad luck with the weather
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Girls weekend

Great place to stay. Lots of room and beds has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Owners are very easy to reach. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina G.

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

Wheatley long weekend

Beautiful location and property. Very clean and organized with lots of room to accommodate a large family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa L.

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

Great spot !

We had such a great long weekend staying at this cottage. The property is big has a nice grass area and beautiful beach, it is a perfect getaway. The place is cozy and clean and has everything you need. Would definitely stay again with our kids and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peg J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Douglas Family cottage was a wonderful place for a one-week family vacation...once again. We have returned here many different years. Thank you. Peg
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Had it all

Had everything - good location - clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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