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Quaint, Clean & Updated Cottage- Steps From The Beach.

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A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, oven, and a window providing natural light.
A cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and living space.
A wooden wall with a sign that reads "BEACH HOUSE".
A two-story building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a yellow door.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a television, and a wood stove.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Port Franks, ON
  • Place, L-Lake Management Area
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Pinery Provincial Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Bend Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Port Franks

Located in Lambton Shores, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Grand Bend Farmers' Market and Pinery Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore L-Lake Management Area and Pinery Provincial Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Forest Amphitheatre and Rotary Community Stage.
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Port Franks, ON

What's nearby

  • L-Lake Management Area - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pinery Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Grand Bend Beach - 19 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Lambton College - 48 min drive - 66.5 km
  • Canatara Beach and Park - 52 min drive - 71.9 km

Getting around

  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ipperwash Beach Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Midori Sushi Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lizzy’s Country Catering & Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Joey Little's Pizza - KP - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rob's Fresh Cut Fries - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint, Clean & Updated Cottage- Steps From The Beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Quaint, Clean & Updated Cottage- Steps From The Beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint, Clean & Updated Cottage- Steps From The Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint, Clean & Updated Cottage- Steps From The Beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint, Clean & Updated Cottage- Steps From The Beach. located?

Located in the heart of Lambton Shores, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Huron and L-Lake Management Area. Port Franks Marina and Pinery Provincial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We loved this cottage! The bedrooms are a little tight when sharing, but we spent most of our time on the outdoor deck. Everything inside was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay. The cottage was fully equipped with everything you could possibly need ..spotless including a washer dryer with soap. Lots of extra bedding, towels and blankets.. our host was quick to response to any inquiries .. a short walk to the beach made our week an exceptional one.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay, very comfortable and in a great area. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the fire pit. The remote for the downstairs TV was broken and we couldn’t use that TV.. we enjoyed our walk down to the beach an easy walk. We enjoyed the rustic comfortable feel of the cottage. No
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The property was exactly as advertised, it was a great space for the whole family. Super cute aesthetic and an amazing balcony!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for the family to gather, including our pups. Cottage was well equipped with all the essentials. Enjoyed the rustic cottage feel and the spacious upper deck was the perfect area to relax. Just as advertised, lots of parking and the private beach was a short walk. Highly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good stay

The location is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Great deck, well stocked kitchen, strong water pressure, Very relaxing enjoyable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Love the cottage and the deck is outstanding. So close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend

Lovely stay. Nice cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at this cute cottage! We stayed over winter holidays with family and had a lovely time! The fact we could bring our dogs was amazing. And we even managed to cook a full turkey dinner in the kitchen it’s well stocked!The kids loved sharing a room with the bunk beds and walking to the beach! Would reccomend!:)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic

This property was incredible! It checked off all of our boxes, and even the boxes we didn't anticipate. I would definitely recommend this property to others, and I would stay there again next time I'm in the area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute and cozy

This was a great stay. The house was clean and spacious. The outdoor shower was a cute feature. I would only suggest a fridge or a freezer for food space, but otherwise, we had an amazing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thank you for choosing our cottage! We value your feed back and hope to host you again in the future! All the best!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Beach Fun

This property perfectly suits our extended family — 5 adults & 3 children. The proximity of the well-appointed cottage to the private Lake Huron beach is why we keep coming back to Port Franks. The beautiful sand dunes and clear lake water means that we make several trips a day for summer beach fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place

We had a good week. Great location and private beach is perfect for families. The cottage is basic and could use a little TLC. Missing towel rack in bathroom, a few of the games were missing pieces and the BBQ was quite dirty and needed a good cleaning. All in all a nice place but not a 5 star.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Hello Susan! Thank you so much for choosing our cottage to stay at this past week. I am sorry if there were a couple things you were unhappy about. My cleaning staff will be cleaning the BBQ thoroughly to ensure it is in good standing going forward. The guests before you let us know about the towel rack when they checked out. My cleaning staff did put it back up but it must have fallen again. This will be looked after right away. As well, we can certainly replace the games. It is hard to keep track of the pieces when we have renters week after week during the summer. So thank you for letting us know about that. We take pride in our cottage and so appreciate all the feedback. It is the only way we can make it better :) Wishing you an amazing rest of your summer!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach cottage with a large group

This cottage had prime location within a quick walk to beach. Plenty of hot water left even when the last person in the group had a shower!!!! The outdoor shower is a nice perk too. Lots of space in the bathrooms and great bedroom options. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the appliances, cutlery, dish towels and soap we needed. Communication with the owner was always prompt. We had a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2022 - Another Great Vacay in Port Franks

August 2022 was our second year staying in this perfect Port Franks cottage. The cottage satisfies all of our needs…and more. It is well appointed with an excellent layout and the cottage comes with upgraded appliances and all the bedding is included. The proximity to the private beach (<1km) meant that we made 2-3 trips to the exeptional beach every day. I think that we will be booking our third summer trip in 2023.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2022
Thank you so much!! It has been a pleasure hosting you!! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Cottage style for sure, just what we wanted, clean, had everything, great deck for the dogs. Nice walk to the awesome beach. Not all the kids could make it due to unforseen circumstances. Some were there for part of the week, and the two of us enjoyed the peace and quiet and seclusion. Enjoyed touring the area wineries, Bayfield, Grand Bend and really enjoyed Grogs Restaurant. Nice spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Variety is Spice of Life

The property was enjoyed by many groupings of adult family and friends. Be it a visit for an afternoon or a multi-day stay, it was comfortable and well appointed. So much parking. An easy to use kitchen. Places to play games, relax, very comfortable. Laundry! So easy to get to the beach, an area with many birds and animals, and other attractions such as Bayfield and the Pinery. Only suggestions would be improved safety railing on inside stairs. Improved information about area and expectations re cleaning, garbage disposal, etc would be appreciated
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint, but enough beds for our 9 family members!

Enjoyed the upgraded frig and stove, dishes and many extras! in the kitchen, but not much room for our snacks and food that we brought! We needed more seating for our family of 9 in the upstairs room, so brought some chairs up from downstairs which worked! Also, a gate would be GREAT on the side of the cottage, so the dogs can't get out, but we found a way to block it off! It certainly served our needs and we have booked the cottage again for next year.....loved that the beach was so close, and enjoyed the large deck, even though the weather really didn't co-operate!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cottage with all the amenities! Nothing was lacking from laundry to bedding to towels to beach wagon and chairs. It is all there! Only downfall was the sap on all the outdoor furniture from all the trees so the deck wasn’t the best but everything else was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was amazing Lots of room, space. Near the beach exactly what we wanted . Great place for dogs. I recommend this place and hope to go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Great experience and would recommend this to anyone who wants a quiet getaway with family/friends away from Toronto.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Perfect End to Summer 2021 in Port Franks

Our Port Franks cottage exceeded our expectations many times over. The property was off a quiet road, sheltered by huge mature trees, and provided a level of comfort and space that was a genuine surprise. We particularly enjoyed the proximity to a pristine, sandy beach that occupied our three children (9,7,5) for hours every day. And, the beach was only a 7-minute walk from the cottage. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with a rustic cottage feel

The place is nice and close to the beach and the amount of sand to water ratio is fantastic. Grand Bend has less shore and more rocks and this beach was nice and sandy with tons of sunbathing and sand castle making space. The kids could play really far out in the water without any concerns of a large drop off. The outdoor shower and the deck were the best features. Especially to hose down the dogs before letting them dry on the deck to come back in. A gate would’ve been an awesome feature to keep the dog on the deck without risk of them wandering but we came up with a solution for that. Definitely bring beach towels. The bath towels and bed linens and pillows are stocked. You may want to bring an outdoor blanket for the fire pit (there’s only 1, not 2) or to hang on the back deck at night. Bug spray is a good idea too. The bunk house is very hot so I wouldn’t recommend it for sleeping or playing with the humidity we’ve been getting. Basement couch is great place to sleep as well if you need an extra bed or the double or queen size isn’t big enough for two adults. A few items are broken (blind cords, foot plank in the outdoor shower) and there is no game console as the hook up cords are missing. I would recommend bringing an Apple TV or DVD player to use the basement tv. Upstairs tv has a VCR/DVD combo that we were able to hook up and get working as well as access to most streaming apps. There are a few plastic plates and cups, but no plastic bowls. So you’ll want to bring those if you have small kids that you don’t want using ceramic bowls. I don’t think the cleaning fee goes a long way as the place wasn’t as clean as other places we’ve rented in the past. It wasn’t gross, so don’t get me wrong, but I would not have thought it was professionally cleaned. It seemed more like a “clean before you leave” state as we’ve had in other cottage rentals. Driveway has ample space and the property is nice, quiet, and it doesn’t feel like you’re in a neighborhood which is nice. Overall we would return for another stay, but with less people. We had 4 adults and 4 kids and with the smaller bed sizes (doubles) it felt a little tight.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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