Antrim Cottage, Lake Erie: The essence of a house is the friends who frequent it

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Check out the area

Morpeth, ON

Rondeau Provincial Park5 min drive
Greenview Avaries Park & Zoo8 min drive
Chatham, ON (XCM-Chatham-Kent)27 min drive
Chatham-Kent Museum37 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Beds - main floor

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Principle bedroom - Upstairs

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Twin Beds - Upstairs

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

2 Piece bathroom - up stairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Main bathroom - main floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Our 80+ year old "former" farm cottage beside Lake Erie is the perfect place to unwind from the hustle & bustle of life and engage with the rural vibes. Situated on a half acre treed lot and surrounded by outdoor decks and porches, you can sit & enjoy your tea/coffee/wine/beer/cocktail listening to the waves of Lake Erie and the other sounds of rural southwestern Ontario. Only 5 minutes by car (or 15 minutes by bicycle) to Rondeau Provincial Park, Ontario's 2nd oldest park which is an unique Carolinian biome. You and your family & friends will find yourselves enjoying this slice of paradise. From birdwatching, swimming, star gazing, cycling or diving into that book you've been wanting to read, Antrim is a space for all to enjoy. Drop by and discover our corner of Canada.
Cottage at dusk: https://youtu.be/4GEc2p5VXTo
Access to beach: https://youtu.be/GQv_6UBjsOU

Property manager

David Brian

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Fireplace

Nice size yard for some games like bocci ball or badminton.

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Portable crib, high chair, kids toys & books

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Maximum stay: 30 nights booked. Can be negotiated.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 deadlock

About the area

Chatham-Kent

Located in Chatham-Kent, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. TJ Stables and Early Acres Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Erie and Rondeau Provincial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Morpeth, ON

What's nearby

Rondeau Provincial Park - 5 min drive
Greenview Avaries Park & Zoo - 8 min drive
RM Classic Car Exhibit - 29 min drive
Chatham-Kent Museum - 37 min drive
Uncle Tom's Cabin - 45 min drive

Restaurants

Rondeau Joe's - 4 min drive
Yeck's Smokehouse Grill - 14 min drive
Subway - 14 min drive
Godfathers Pizza - 14 min drive
Tasty Kitchen - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Antrim Cottage, Lake Erie: The essence of a house is the friends who frequent it pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Antrim Cottage, Lake Erie: The essence of a house is the friends who frequent it?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Antrim Cottage, Lake Erie: The essence of a house is the friends who frequent it?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Antrim Cottage, Lake Erie: The essence of a house is the friends who frequent it located?

This family-friendly Chatham-Kent cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Erie and Rondeau Provincial Park. Greenview Avaries Park & Zoo and Ridge House Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marianne S.

20 Sept 2023

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

Very pleasant experience

Well kept up place, very clean und very quiet. Would go there again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

donna f., grimsby

28 Aug 2023

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

Q.U.I.E.T

A beautiful little hidden gem! Very casual comfy space with a private beach to top it off!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT S.

20 Aug 2023

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

Antrim Cottage

Amazing property with fantastic lake view and private beach. 6 of us for 3 nights. Plenty of room. Nice comfortable beds. The large deck and huge yard makes being outdoors so easy. Very nice beach with shallow water . Overall stay was perfect. David is a great host and we are looking forward to booking again

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stewart D.

27 July 2023

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

Laid back and friendly

This is a well thought out and cared for property with a comfortable, laid back charm. The hosts are attentive and very nice. A great location right next to the waves on the lake. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and a rockin' thunderstorm...plus barbecuing on the large deck and a wood stocked fire pit. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

26 July 2023

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

Best holiday in years

My family and I were thrilled with the cottage and the location. The cottage had everything we needed and more. The location was close to all the places we wanted to visit, and lots of quiet time when we need it. David was a great host. Thanks so much.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by David Brian

I am a newly retired high school principal, having worked my entire time overseas, Hong Kong & China. My wife, son & I have just returned back to Ontario, taking up permanent residence on the shores of Lake Erie. My son will be attending a local primary school in nearby Blenheim.

Why they chose this property

The name of this cottage is "Antrim", taken from the name of the small hamlet which was being developed at Big Creek, just 300 meters east of the property, in the early 1800's. The village was abandoned due to the silting up of the small working harbour, sometime in the 1830's.
This history, the location and the former use of the home as part of a large farmstead makes Antrim Cottage an interesting, cozy and good "bones" home for your gatherings, as I had the chance with my own family & friends since purchasing it in 1997. Our moto is: “The essence of a house is the friends who frequent it”

What makes this property unique

Home:
- spacious, old time charm character, newly renovated, top to bottom(July 2022)
Surroundings:
- large, tree lot
- lake view & access
- very quiet section of the road - mostly walkers & cyclist
- sunrise over the lake
- sunset behind, over the fields

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