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Luxury Riverside Cottage - Come and enjoy our Shack on the River!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Kayak into the sunset ...
Living area
Fully equipped kitchen featuring beautiful granite counter tops.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Port Franks, ON
  • Pinery Provincial Park
  • Sand Hills Golf Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Grand Bend Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room / Kitchen

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Luxury Riverside Cottage - Come and enjoy our Shack on the River!

This stunning luxury cottage is located on the Ausable River at the mouth of Lake Huron in the beach town Port Franks. It is in the perfect location to view the most spectacular sunsets in Canada. You can kayak, fish, and view the many birds and wildlife on the river, enjoy the sandy beach nearby plus there are trails for hiking and biking. It is the ideal spot to make amazing memories for years to come.

The year-round cottage is truly gorgeous. It is a two-story open concept with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing an abundance of natural light. It has a fully equipped kitchen, sleeps 7 guests in beds, a large master bedroom with a balcony, a luxurious ensuite bathroom with a jetted tub, and an outside patio deck with a fire pit and BBQ. And for cool nights a gas fireplace in the family room. There are four kayaks and (occasionally one canoe) available for your use.

You will find Port Franks to be a charming community with hiking and biking trails, a huge sand dune to conquer, and a community centre with a playground and tennis court. Lake Huron boasts glorious sandy beaches with warm shallow waters perfect for families with children. And, if you want more adventure, you can always drive the 15 minutes down the road to Grand Bend boulevard and beach.

We all need something to make life interesting, engaging and enjoyable. Welcome to our Riverside Shack. Should you decide to stay we truly hope that it will be a BLESSING to you and bring a slice of JOY and BEAUTY into your life.

Please NOTE:
The hot tub is an indoor hot tub.
Access by Owner - The Owner reserves the right to access the outside property, dock/boating area at any time, without notice.
Sleeping Arrangements - It is important to note that it is a tight fit with 9 guests in this cottage. There is a pull-out sofa in the family room for (potentially) two guests but the mattress is not very comfortable for more than a 1- or 2-night use.

Property manager

Margo Visser-DeVuono
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Port Franks

Located in Lambton Shores, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pinery Provincial Park and Lake Huron. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Grand Bend Motorplex, or consider a night out at Huron Country Playhouse.
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Port Franks, ON

What's nearby

  • Sand Hills Golf Resort - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ipperwash Beach - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Grand Bend Beach - 21 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Grand Bend’s Beach House Observation Deck - 21 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Grand Bend Motorplex - 25 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grog's Pub and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ipperwash Beach Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Midori Sushi Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • Lizzy’s Country Catering & Cafe
  • ‪C J's Sunrise Bakery & Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Riverside Cottage - Come and enjoy our Shack on the River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Luxury Riverside Cottage - Come and enjoy our Shack on the River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Pinery Provincial Park. Sand Hills Golf Resort is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leonard P.

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

Relaxing oasis

Beautiful place, has everything you need and want highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margreat H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Returning visitors. After a week touring the wonders of Canada, the cottage was an instant wind down. Such a lovely place to unwind, relax and enjoy the tranquility of surrounding nature. Thank you Margo - till next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly W.

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

We will be back…again

Staying at the Riverside Cottage is like a step into the life you wish you could live year round. It has everything you could possibly want or need. The views are stunning and kayaking there is one of my favourite parts of the summer. Margo is a welcoming host. We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole S.

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

Riverside

Beautiful cottage in a great location. Was able to leave 2 seadoos tied to the dock connected to the property. Very convenient all weekend long! Awesome sunsets aswell!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

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

A simply wonderful retreat!

The Riverside Shack was anything but a shack! Everything was as advertised with accurate pictures. Beds were comfy and washrooms were very nice and well stocked with towels etc. We enjoyed the wildlife on the river while sitting on the patio and deck as well as while kayaking in the river. Beautiful beach and friendly people added to our enjoyment. Margo and Johnny were a lovely couple to communicate with. Will be very happy to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kuljot G.

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

Winter getaway

We stayed there with family and had a wonderful time, the house was very spacious and clean, host was very responsive and accommodating.We would definitely come back in summer to enjoy the outdoors as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

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

Great May stay at riverside shack

We had an amazing time at the Riverside shack. The property is gorgeous, well decorated and well maintained. We loved the outside deck and spent hours with the binoculars watching the heron and various birds in the river. I took the kayak out several times. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked with appliances, dishes, pots and pans. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina O.

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

Winter charm

It has been a pleasant stay. Gerat location and comfortable home away from home. Host has been very approchable and accomodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Amazing View

Loved it there and hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

judith a.

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

Beautiful property and views and very well equipped

A very good place for a family vacation …we loved the kayaking and outdoor space as well as the beautifully kept cottage and all of its amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lacey C.

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

Great location with great views

My family and I recently stayed and loved the house. The views were great and we wished we could have had a few more days to really enjoy the water. Margo was a great communicator and even mailed an item left behind. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

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

Riverside cottage

Excellent cottage. Everything as you see no surprises. Hosts were awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek H., Canada

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

Anniversary week vacation

We had the best time at this Riverside Cottage, it's in a great location and has absolutely everything you may need! We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iqbal S.

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

A short but awesome stay

Our stay was really awesome. We enjoyed our stay of two days. The property, its location and the neighborhood was great. Property was well cleaned and nicely maintained, check-in and check-out was quite convenient. We are planning to rent the property again for our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

September Weekend

The "Shack" was perfect for our group of 5. Thweather was more weather was
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y.

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

Highly recommend!

This cottage was everything it looked like in the pictures! Fantastic location and beautiful cottage. The hosts were very accommodating and helpful. We were already talking about booking for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale A.

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

Beautiful cottage

This was a beautiful cottage on the canal that we all found so peaceful and comfortable. The interior of the cottage was very sheik and clean. Lots of space for the 7 of us to stay for a week. Close jaunt to the beach or we could lounge beside the canal on the large deck and enjoy the boats passing by. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you riverside shack!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary M.

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

Cottage

Great cottage with all the amenities. Margo and her husband were very helpful and kind. We appreciated the two seater kayak so we could get out into the water as a whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelly d.

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

Wonderful place and location

The sunset and the view are amazing, the kayaks very entertaining, and the host extremely welcoming, flexible and helpful. The kids had a lot of fun fishing, swimming and kayaking. The cottage is beautiful and has almost everything you can think of in case you forget something. We only spent 4 days there but we will be coming back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

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

Great getaway

We had a great stay at this cottage on the river. We enjoyed the large kitchen and were able to cook an entire thanksgiving dinner for the five us there. We enjoyed walks down to the beach, sitting on the dock in the sun, and hiking in the nearby trails. The cottage was clean , the beds were comfy and it was a great place to relax and watch the sunset with a glass of wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday away!

I was looking for a nice and quiet place to celebrate my birthday. Called up a few friends and off we were on a MUCH needed escape from the city. The property was absolutely everything we were looking for. Could not have asked for anything more. You'll enjoy your stay here, I'm sure of it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

The perfect weekend getaway

Margo's cottage was the perfect place to spend a holiday weekend with friends. The space was clean and slept 6 ppl (3 couples) comfortably. We spent most of our time out back playing lawn games and grilling on the porch. Margo was kind enough to let us use their kayak's which provided a great way to access the beach fronts on Lake Huron. The sunsets were stunning! Can't recommend this place enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

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

Sibling Reunion

My sisters all enjoy paddle boarding so along with the kayaks, it made for a perfect time together. Margo was terrific to deal with... the property is a true gem. Thank you for a great place to make new memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mari Ann G.

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

Wonderful property and location.

This property is incredibly clean and accommodated our family of 7 easily. All the amenities were modern and the layout of drawers and cupboards intuitive. The proximity to the magnificent community beach makes this property a must for any family looking forward to enjoying sand and water. Located on the water we enjoyed magnificent sunsets, sightings of deer, and many different water fowl. The owner is a pleasure to deal with and is prompt in responding to ones questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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

Amazing!

Stayed 2 nights for a girls getaway. Was greeted by host who is lovely. Home is beautiful and was stocked with everything we needed. Location is perfect. Short distance to beautiful beach. Enjoyed watching the boats going by as well as the beautiful sunsets. Not to mention the fish jumping and 2 deer that we got to see graze both mornings and nights. Will hopefully get the opportunity to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Margo Visser-DeVuono

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Crazy times make people do crazy things… that pretty much sums up why we have the Shack. We are all deep in the Covid-19 pandemic … lock downs, shut downs so no travel. Yet all of us need something to make life interesting, engaging and enjoyable. We just need to have something to look forward to. Then along came the Riverside Shack. It really all happened so fast. Before any of us could even think the decision was made and the Riverside Shack was reality.

Why they chose this property

This location checked off all the boxes on the list:
 Directly on the water
 Cosy cottage feel … plus luxurious
 Quiet spot … yet active
 Fully equipped
 Easy on-water activity access … plus close to quiet beaches
 Close to home
 Nearby amenities
It is really the all-around perfect get-away spot!

What makes this property unique

Live well … relax, refresh and recharge!

Languages:

English, Dutch

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests