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10/10 Excellent
nancy g.
16 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nancy g.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Colours on Bessie - just a minute to the Beach!
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
Explore the area
Port Stanley, ON
- Port Stanley BeachPlace, Port Stanley Beach2 min walk
- Port Stanley Terminal RailPlace, Port Stanley Terminal Rail6 min walk
- Port Stanley Little BeachPlace, Port Stanley Little Beach16 min walk
- London, ON (YXU-London Intl.)Airport, London, ON (YXU-London Intl.)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Colours on Bessie - just a minute to the Beach!
Colourful Cottage on Bessie St!
- 3 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 6+
- Fully Furnished
- 1 Full Large Bathrooms
- Spacious Living Room
- Fully Stocked Kitchen
- Sun Room
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Air Conditioning
- Deck and side yard
- Fire pit
- Parking for 2 Vehicles
- WIFI and TV included
- 1 minute to BEACH!
Weekly Summer Rentals (Friday - Friday)
Weekends:
- All in June
- Labour Day
Short Term Rental License: 2025-11-27-014
- 3 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 6+
- Fully Furnished
- 1 Full Large Bathrooms
- Spacious Living Room
- Fully Stocked Kitchen
- Sun Room
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Air Conditioning
- Deck and side yard
- Fire pit
- Parking for 2 Vehicles
- WIFI and TV included
- 1 minute to BEACH!
Weekly Summer Rentals (Friday - Friday)
Weekends:
- All in June
- Labour Day
Short Term Rental License: 2025-11-27-014
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 9941492
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Port Stanley
Port Stanley is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Port Bruce Provincial Park, while Elgin County Museum and Elgin Military Museum are cultural highlights. Port Stanley Terminal Rail and Moore Water Gardens are also worth visiting.
Port Stanley, ON
What's nearby
- Port Stanley Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Elgin Trail Trailhead - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Port Stanley Terminal Rail - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Port Stanley Little Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- University of Western Ontario - 57 min drive - 51.3 km
Getting around
- London, ON (YXU-London Intl.) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
- The Harbour Merchant Coffee Company - 9 min walk
- Tim Hortons - 4 min drive
- Elgin Harvest Wood-Fired Pizza - 10 min drive
- Riva - 8 min walk
- Mackie's - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Colours on Bessie - just a minute to the Beach! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Colours on Bessie - just a minute to the Beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Colours on Bessie - just a minute to the Beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Colours on Bessie - just a minute to the Beach!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Colours on Bessie - just a minute to the Beach! located?
Situated in Port Stanley, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Port Stanley Beach and Lake Erie. Elgin Trail Trailhead and Port Stanley Terminal Rail are also within 10 minutes.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
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Communication
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heidy V.
21 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Place for a Cottage Getaway
The cottage has plenty of room. Clean. Comfortable. Great location and close to the beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Heidy V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Helen H.
17 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GIRLS TWO NIGHT GETAWAY
- good location- couldn't find firewood - would be nice if included or add a cost for it. - fire pit has large whole needs fixed- glasses it kitchen all old gross plastic....suggest updating- we had a great time
Helen H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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