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Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Sunset - May 13, 2017 Deck & Rocky outcrop
Looking towards the cottage from the rocky outcrop.
Swing in the hammock.
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse
  • Place, Fort Malden National Historic Site
  • Place, Lake Erie Metropark
  • Airport, Windsor, ON (YQG)

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bachelor Pad Set-up

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin

Stay at our little cottage on the shores of the Detroit River.
This one room cottage has all the makings of a simple getaway:
hammock, BBQ, private sand spit and fire pit.
Quintessential summer, minutes from downtown of Amherstburg.
Well suited to young families, girls' weekends, couples getaways, and anyone just looking for a bit of quiet.
The small beach is perfect for building sandcastles with tikes, or digging your lawn chair in and watching the sunset; the large deck is a great place to pass the afternoon, BBQ-ing and watching the freighters go by, the hammock is the place to polish off your summer reading list.

There is a bike lane along Front Road, for cyclists wanting to pop into town; or head to the wine route.

The Cottage makes a perfect jump-off point for: exploring the EPIC wine route, city of Windsor, Boblo Island, Town of Amherstburg, Holiday Beach, Point Pelee National Park.

Cooking:
Propane BBQ on the deck
Kitchen: Stove, (2) mini bar fridges, fully stocked with pots, pans, cutlery, etc. as well as some basic spices, condiments, tinfoil, saran wrap, to aide you in your kitchen prep.

Sleeping:
(2) Murphy Beds: (1) Queen + (1) Double

Bathroom:
Toilet, Sink, Shower with seat

The bunkie promises to host you for a perfect little getaway.
*** Access to the cottage requires visitors to walk a set of gently sloped stairs ***

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Playpen, travel high chair, etc. avail on request
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Amherstburg

Located in Amherstburg, this cottage is on the beach. Gordon House and Fort Malden National Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Ojibway Prairie Provincial Park. Serenity Lavender Farm and Heritage Park Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Amherstburg, ON

What's nearby

  • Gordon House - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Amherstburg Freedom Museum - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Fort Malden National Historic Site - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bird Island - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lake Erie Metropark - 62 min drive - 77.9 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 35 min drive
  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The O - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪JP Mcguire’s Waterfront - ‬58 min drive
  • ‪Beavertails - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin located?

Nestled on the beach, this Amherstburg cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of White Sands, Bailey's Beach and Gordon House. Lake Erie and Centennial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 119 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 4th year I'm a row at this cute little cottage and it's the highlight of our summer every time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justina P.

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

Best Staycation EVER

Just absolutely perfect for what hubby and I needed. Megan was very responsive, the cottage was as perfect as it could have been. Scenery was great, Tim’s just a skip away, comfortable bed and lunging furniture - I claimed the chair by the fire all weekend. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

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

Perfect

Awesome spot! Was everything i hoped it would be
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

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

Perfect cute cozy and quiet

A+
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hadi H.

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

Oh 👌 wows

can't say enough about the cabin, its beautifully on Detrroit river, Megan was excellent 👏 thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K., Hamilton, ON

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

Amazing little gem

This was our second time staying, and we had yet another wonderful stay! We love the little town of Amherstburg, and this cottage is the perfect location. Watching the ships is always a favourite, but the closeness to multiple nature areas is a bonus as well. We were able to enjoy some bird watching at Point Pelee and Holiday Beach. The cottage is kept very clean, the bed is really comfy, and the kitchen was super well stocked! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Arden H.

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

Very nice weekend!

Cottage was adorable and essentials were well stocked. Easy check-in and the nights were very quiet. Sunsets on patio were gorgeous and it was great to watch the big boats go by on their way to Detroit. We also loved walking around Amherstburg, such a cute historic downtown. Little bit of confusion on the check out time and the water had a bit too much seaweed to swim, but would recommend the cottage to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is excellent brought our dog this time everything went fine. Have stayed here before several times enjoy the quick getaway. Will return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I came for our anniversary, and had the best time! I was sad to leave and already want to book another stay. It was perfect for a couple - the beach and the water were probably our favourite part. Our hosts really thought of everything. We had everything we needed in the kitchen, for the barbecue, the campfire, lots of towels, a radio and a speaker, games; all we really needed to bring was clothing, our toothbrushes and some food!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

Fantastic experience, relaxing

Great place to stay Fantastik community awesome views and sunsets too certainly visit again thanks, Megan
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara S.

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

Perfect little cottage

Cozy cottage with lots of privacy. Nice sandy beach. It had everything we needed from coffee to kitchen items and the bed was super comfy. View was amazing. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Magnifique petit chalet confortable et très bien équipé avec une vue magnifique sur le détroit. Excellente communication avec l’hôte. Nous avons passé un très bon moment!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Great spot for a relaxing getaway

This place was great for a nice relaxing weekend. The view of the river was very tranquil and was exactly what we were looking for. We enjoyed the property thoroughly. The property is as advertised. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Beautiful Oasis

We had such a wonderful time at our stay in Amherstburg. It is a great location, cute little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this place. Beautiful views from the deck. We hope to be back again next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aron C.

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

We love this place!

This was our 3rd visit to Drifted Inn, and we booked our 4th while we were there. It's a beautiful little place, the beach is perfect for our son and it's close enough to town to get anything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfection

Another restful stay at this beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Just what we wanted

Quiet place on the lake. Beautiful sunsets. The porch/deck was our absolute favorite place to be, morning and evening especially. Cozy little place, but its all we needed. We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeff F.

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

Great place to get away

It was great watching boats and fishing from the cottage. Clean and had all we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda D., Grand Rapids

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

Didn't want to leave!

Exceeded expectations! The location is really a treasure. Very private and literally ON the water. Sitting on the deck watching the big ships is absolutely the best! The cottage is also fully stocked for cooking and the linens are excellent quality. The location is also super convenient... Just minutes to town, big box stores, grocery, and restaurants. We hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K., Toronto

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

Summer sunset over the river

Perfect stay for 2+ a dog. Easy access to town and local wineries. Spent every night watching the sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aron C., Toronto, Ontario

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

Another excellent stay

This was our second year staying at the Drifted Inn, and it was another wonderful time for our family. As always, the cottage is clean, cozy and comfortable. We had beautiful weather all week which let us take advantage of dinners on the deck, lots of fun on the little private beach, and beautiful sunset views. Thank you for another wonderful summer getaway. We have already booked for next year, and can't wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson B.

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

Fantastic

My wife and I stayed here for 5 nights and it was fantastic.It was very clean and had everything that you would need .We enjoyed siting on the patio or just relaxing in the hammock.We went to shooters twice for dinner.It was just a couple minute drive from the cottage The food was awesome and the waitresses were super friendly.highly recommend this cottage and shooters.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

Truly a slice of paradise.

A really incredible place with an excellent location and a truly beautiful and unique experience. Hoping to come back and explore even more local areas soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean inside. There was construction next door everyday at 8am until 4pm. The doors are lacking as the allow spiders and mosquitos into the property and my husband and I were bitten many times. I shouldn’t need bug repellent indoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Megan Mailloux

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We're avid outdoors-people who have started a family & are now enjoying staying a little more local. We have a sweet little place on the shores of the Detroit River & enjoy quiet weekends "down at the Cottage" with family & friends - we thought we'd share it.

Why they chose this property

We are both from Essex County, after spending a few years living out west we wanted to come home & marry BC and Ontario life, this location allows for that - with bike lanes, paddling opportunities, the greenway (biking rail trail), & wine route.

What makes this property unique

All the convenience of being basically in-town, but feels secluded. Marries downtown convenience with privacy - able to bike right from the Cottage (bike lane), or paddle out the front door - we love that.

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