Serenity on the Lake Completely Renovated

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A two-story house with a balcony, a deck with outdoor furniture, and a large sliding glass door.
A cozy living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy dining area with a round table, four chairs, and a wooden floor.
A living room with a grey sofa, a small side table, and a lamp. There is a kitchen visible through an archway.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Erie

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Essex, ON
  • Place, Serenity Lavender Farm
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, North 42 Degrees Estate Winery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Windsor, ON (YQG)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Town of Essex

Located on a lake, this cottage is in Essex, a neighbourhood in Town of Essex. Kingsville Historical Park Museum and Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Serenity Lavender Farm and John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Essex, ON

What's nearby

  • Serenity Lavender Farm - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • North 42 Degrees Estate Winery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Colchester Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Detroit Windsor Tunnel - 49 min drive - 56.4 km
  • Caesars Casino - 49 min drive - 54.5 km

Getting around

  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Godfather's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cooper's Hawk Vineyards - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oxley Estate Winery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity on the Lake Completely Renovated pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Serenity on the Lake Completely Renovated?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity on the Lake Completely Renovated?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity on the Lake Completely Renovated?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity on the Lake Completely Renovated located?

Located in Essex, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Erie, Serenity Lavender Farm and North 42 Degrees Estate Winery. Colchester Beach and Oxley Estate Winery 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. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect...quiet. cottage was great for size for my sister and i...will be returning..close to wineries and shopping in kingsville..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage by the water, friendly neighbours

We had a great time at this cottage. Tracey is a great host and took care of all the basic needs for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
It was a pleasure having you all at Serenity on the Lake! I hope if you come back this way you would allow me the pleasure of hosting you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very relaxing

A much appreciated getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

Very comfy beds. Near to everything. Very clean and well provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Thank you for choosing Serenity on the Lake! Hope to have you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Away from the Rat Race

A great place to get way from it all and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Serenity on the lake

Really enjoyed our stay. Nice property and nice area. My hunch though is the owner wasn't terribly unhappy about us leaving
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
I was happy to host you but was just disappointed with the fact that there were hundreds of fishflies in my home taking me hours to clean up on top of my regular cleaning. Wishing you well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is the perfect location to relax and enjoy nature. The sunsets are amazing.Tracey has everything in the home that you need to just sit back and relax.We also appreciated that it is a pet friendly home.Would highly recommend staying at Serenity on the Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, Well equipped with everything you need at a rental cottage.Peaceful view of the lake with lots of chairs to relax outdoors. Close to many tourist places.Tracey welcomed us and was available for any requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
Thank you for choosing Serenity on the Lake.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views

Beautiful property, well maintained and included all the conveniences. Close to wineries, golf course and town. Awesome view of the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
Thank you Shiela for choosing Serenity on the Lake for your getaway! And I look forward to having you all back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity for sure

Everything was absolutely lovely. We will definitely be back some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2025
Thank you for coming to Serenity on the Lake! I am so happy you were able to enjoy some friend time by the Lake! I look forward to having you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and enjoyable

Lovely home, beautiful area . Close to Windsor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good time

Great location, well kept, clean, neat and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Thank you for choosing Serenity on the Lake! I am glad you had a great stay and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning View it's a big cliff in front of your property beautiful to sit out front every morning and have coffee great little patio setup sunsets and sunrises are just stunning house was fully stocked with everything you could use owner was very communicative we thought our entire visit was just great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and cozy

Very cute place and perfect for our family of 4. Place has everything you need. Bathroom is spacious. Nice to have a keurig!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and I hope to have you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay with the girls

4 ladies had a great weekend here. We walked to some winerys and sat on the deck and enjoyed our view. Thanks Tracy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage! We had a wonderful relaxing time. Lots to do with all the wineries! Pelee Island was great, especially if you want to bike. Tracey was a great host and made us feel very welcome! Hope to come back! Catherine & Kash
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away

Great spot on lake. Easy to access and all amenities working well. Thanks for the welcome basket. Great views with my morning coffee. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
It was so nice to share my place with great guests! Come back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet on the lake

Very clean and quiet place to stay. Kitchen was nicely set up and separate dining room for 4. Comfy beds. Stairs to upper bedroom were steep so not good for kids.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2024
Thank you Ann again for choosing my place! I am glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A time to reflect

My husband, best friend and I rented this lovely cottage for two days. It was my first time renting on Vrbo- we were so pleased. The cottage was adorable and Tracey was a wonderful host. From the tastefully decorated cottage to the snacks and welcome card. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Tracey's cottage was the perfect place to spend a beautiful weekend with my family, the cottage has a fantastic view, it was clean and tidy, beautifully decorated and felt so cozy (beds were very comfortable). Tracey was a kind and thoughtful host going above and beyond in making my mother's birthday special, we are so grateful! Thanks Tracey!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
I am so glad you enjoyed yourselves and I hope your mothers birthday surprise was a hit! Thank you for leaving my home perfectly clean and tidy! I welcome you all back a anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend stay

This place is a gem! Tracey is very communicative and helpful, it's very clean, and has everything that we needed. I especially liked the view, the front patio and bluff furniture, the Netflix, and the comfortable bedding. The neighborhood is quiet and relaxing. We would return here. The only negative experience was road construction blocking the quickest way to get to Colchester Beach and Garfield's, but that is no fault of the host. I think it's supposed to wrap up mid-summer of 2024.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
It was a joy to host you Michelle and your family! I know the construction is a pain but yes, it should be done soon! I hope to have you back again in the future! Have a great summer!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good time and place

Nice place and good location in the middle of birding hot spots. Good size for two friends. Not sure of three or four. I found there was too many pillows and nick-nacks, taking up space for other things we brought. No where to put them.The railing to the upper floor was not secure to the wall. As a senior with a knee problem, I felt unsafe using the railing. The mat in the bathroom was not a none slip one and a slip and fall risk.And unfortunately, we broke one wine glass.But we had a good time and enjoyed our selves. Thanks Gary
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
I am glad you enjoyed your stay. It is unfortunate that you did not contact me regarding any issues you may have had so that I could resolve them for you immediately. I did reach out to you half way through your stay with no response back. The bathmat was available on the shelving unit by the towels and we have added an extra screw to the railing to ensure it is safe for all! Thanks for the feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

My husband and I had a great stay. Tracey had thought of all the comforts of home and supplied it. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and condiments. Starter Keurig coffee pods and snacks were a welcome bonus. The surroundings was peaceful and view great. We woke definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
Thank you for the kind words and I am so glad you enjoyed your time at Serenity on the Lake! Please come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Million dollar view

Great little cottage right on the water. All the amenities we could have asked for. Very clean. Tracey responded to all questions promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2021
Thank you for choosing Serenity on the Lake foe your Anniversary getaway! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great retreat with every little detail provided!

A perfect place for a quiet holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
It was my pleasure to host you and hope to have you back again! Take care!
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