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R-Runaway On the Lake

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Sunrise from the deck
Front of cottage to Lake Erie.
Wood burning fireplace
Dining area
Twin bedroom #1

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Pelee Island, ON
  • Place, Lighthouse Point Nature Reserve Trailhead
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Point Provincial Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Noah Garno Trail Trailhead
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

R-Runaway On the Lake

A charming family cottage with Lake Erie in front for sunrises, and Lake Henry in back for sunsets!!! It is surrounded by the Lighthouse Point Nature Preserve. Fun in the sun, with a beautiful beach 100 yards from the house. Hike the nature trail steps from your door, rent a bike and tour the island, visit the wonderful Pelee Island Winery, or just relax and sit on the deck! Linens are not provided. Please bring your own towels and sheets. Blankets and pillows are on beds. 4 twins and one full size.
There is abundant insect life on the Island, and flies, crickets in the fall!! So bring repellant!! There is some in the laundry room to use and sunscreen, also!
- Washer and dryer available.
- Propane grill.
- Pak-n-Play for babies available. No extra guests allowed. 6 person maximum plus one child under 2.
- Absolutely NO climbing on rocks at front of property as they are unstable due to ice in winter moving them!!!
This is a residential neighborhood and quiet is asked for after 10PM.
The beach is 100 yards to the right out of our driveway and is perfect for a bonfire! Gather driftwood and have fun
There is a Co-Op at the North Dock for groceries and gas, a LCBO, several restaurants, a bakery/deli, Pelee Art Works, an ice cream stand, snack shack, bike rental, paddle board-kayak rentals, and beautiful winery where you can go and spend the afternoon!.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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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, service animals permitted

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

One infant may exede the 6 person maximum occupancy. No tents, trailers, RV's, etc. may be used on the property!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1068403vb
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 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Pelee Township

Located in Pelee Township, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Point Pelee National Park.
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Pelee Island, ON

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Point Nature Reserve Trailhead - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Lighthouse Point Provincial Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Noah Garno Trail Trailhead - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary - 16 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Pelee Island Winery Pavilion - 24 min drive - 14.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stone House 1891 - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Conorlee's Bakery & Delicatessen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Westview Tavern - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pelee Island Winery Pavilion - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Wandering Pheasant Inn - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is R-Runaway On the Lake pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at R-Runaway On the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at R-Runaway On the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is R-Runaway On the Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Erie and Lighthouse Point Provincial Park. Lighthouse Point Nature Reserve Trailhead and Noah Garno Trail Trailhead are also within 15 minutes.

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. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property location is perfect and the house was very well appointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Another lovely stay on Pelee!!

This was our third time visiting this property and it never disappoints. Perfect layout for families, excellent and quiet location near the lighthouse and beaches, clean and equipped with all the amenities you may need. Hope to return again soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review! So appreciative of the love you give our place!!!!!! Hope to see you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Beautiful escape

This property is peaceful, beautiful tidy, and clean. Has eveything you need. Host was amazing. Beautiful lake view front and back, beach close by, and close walk to light house point. Definitely a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronica S.

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

Excellent location

The communicaiton was always prompt and excellent. Ruth was helpful at every turn and very gracious to my many quesitons. We had a lovely stay. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe B.

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

Restful getaway spot

Great spot to get away and unplug from reality. Only down fall is the amount of bugs if your not a fan would not advise. Need to plan accordingly prior to going as things to do is limited but the property is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2022
Oh no! Mayfly hatch! It happens once a year at the end of June and is a force of nature!! So many, but feeds so many fish to keep Lake Erie healthy!! I am so sorry you hit that time! We just never know exactly when it happens!!! Mother Nature is a surprise artist!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

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

Beautiful weekend on SW Ontario's Little Paradise

Cottage was equipped with all necessities. Plenty of space for the family (5 adults). Island always offer a wide range of activities and it was so nice to come back to a comfortable setting. Views of the lake spectacular. Proximity to beach was so convenient. Overall, very nice and comfortable space. Looking forward to return visit.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

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

Relax with a beautiful view

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
So happy you enjoyed our little piece of paradise!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keren H.

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

Beautiful and relaxing spot. Amazing sunrises and sunsets.

Great location. Private and quiet. Short walk to the beach. Cottage was well equipped. Had amazing mattresses. So comfortable. We appreciated the air-conditioning and fans as were there during the hottest and most humid week of the summer. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need and the large fridge and freezer accommodated all of our food. Terry the property manager was very helpful. It was a great relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Great Getaway

Lovely setting at Pelee Island. You can have a beautiful view of Lake Erie and around the other side, a view of Lake Henry. We really enjoyed all the nature we saw. Swans, egrets, herons and so many other birds as well as turtles. I would say the only negative was beach access. We did know we would not have direct access and it was an easy walk to the access point. We are spoiled as in years past we had direct access to the beach. The cottage was great and the large kitchen accommodated our cooking and eating! As long time Pelee visitors, we enjoyed our stay and would get this cottage again! `
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
Thank you for your kind words!!! Sad to know we had a beach for years....but a few storms in the late 70's changed that!! So happy you enjoyed your stay!!!! Ruth
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Another world

This was our second time staying at this property, and it was just as peaceful as we remembered. The accommodations are spread out as such that you can stay with plenty of people and not feel like you’re on top of one another. If the breeze is blowing, the water against the rocks feels like the ocean! Almost like you’re in the Caribbean! The property is well appointed. Kitchen has everything you might need. Looking forward to another great stay in the future!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyle F.

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

R-Runaway On the Lake

A wonderful cottage and even more wonderful hosts. The cottage is well maintained with an excellent kitchen. The inside dining area has terrific views of the lake and boasts an efficient electric heater that takes the chill out of the inevitable chilly days that arrive. One of our favourite places to be!!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thank you for your kind words and stellar review!!! Can't wait to see some of your pictures!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lennon B.

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

Perfect location!

We enjoyed our stay on Pelee Island. The sunrises on Lake Erie, and the sunsets on Lake Henry were the highlights of the day. We enjoyed a view of the water from every window of the cottage. The large kitchen was well equipped. The layout of this lovely cottage was perfect for our family, and the sun room was my favourite. The Lighthouse trail is a short walk from the cottage, and the beach is even closer. I am already planning my next stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise S.

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

Great location

First trip to Pelee was a great experience. The cottage is a family treasure. We had a great time cycling with rented bikes, hiking the gorgeous scenery and soaking up the island atmosphere. The wetland on one side of the cottage and the lake on the other made for a unique landscape our family thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

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

Perfect family getaway!

Loved the location and the great views! The home was clean and well maintained. It had lots of character and all the amenities we needed. Thanks Ruth for letting us stay at your family cottage. It was just the change of scenery we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda B.

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

An amazing Girls trip

We went for the R&R , We had a wonderful Serene Vacation , Wished we had booked an extra few days
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

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

No additional comments.

No additional comments.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We rented the cottage for a family vacation and it was a great place with lots of room. The location and view are fantastic and only a short walk to the beach. It was stocked with lots of conveniences like toaster, BBQ and a coffee maker. Check in with Terry was super smooth. The crickets took a bit of getting used to, but I'm sure that's just part of summer on Pelee.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great views and house is clean and well kept.

We had an a great time. Wished we were here longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyle F.

A Wonderful Stay at Runaway on the Lake

Like a year ago, we had a terrific stay at R on the L. Terry, the property manager, is a treat to deal with! The cottage is wonderfully equipped and the kitchen is a dream to work in. The weather was unseasonably cold for days on end but the cottage easily handled the nippiness; an efficient heater in the kitchen, electric heaters in the bedrooms if needed, and warm duvets for the beds. The lake view from the kitchen was astonishing and we spent many hours watching the gale-force winds sweeping the waves high up over the rocks and crashing onto the lawn! Ruth, if you would have us and if it suits your schedule, you could reliably pencil us in for the same time of the year annually (anytime for seven nights from May 6 to the 15th). We absolutely love your place! One note, and this doesn't concern the Runaway property. The immediate neighbours to the north have three large dogs that run loose. Every time we set foot outside, if the dogs were out, they would come charging at us, stop about 10 feet from us with manes bristling, tails raised, growling/barking and in every sense being quite intimidating. This happened while we were barbecuing, walking to the shoreline from the patio, or walking to our car. I finally resorted to carrying a stick when I walked outside. Dogs aren't allowed to run about freely in the neighbourhood where we live, nor should they on Pelee Island. If there had been a police presence on the island, I would have registered a complaint about these irresponsible dog owners.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Dear Lyle, Thank you so very much for finding Pelee as magical a place as my parents did when they fell in love with it back in 1949!!!! I will book you in "in perpetuity" for that week in May! Yes, I agree those dogs are intimidating...there is usually just one in residence, but this spring there were two, and now you say three!!!!! They are multiplying! I will talk to Clayton and ask him to please be aware of this situation. He is a huge Pelee booster...he built the Stonehouse Brewery at the West Dock and grew up on the island. I am sure he will be courteous and keep the dogs in check. Thank you so very much for your feedback. DId you see some unusual and rare birds? I saw several photos on the Facebook group, "Pelee Islanders" of some gorgeous birds! Wishing you a great summer!!!!!! Ruth
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene S.

Amazing

Very well equipped, washer/dryer nice surprise. Ac worked, lots of crickets inside tried not to step on them may have gotten a few. No problem for us. Caught bass, catfish and sheephead right off the bank. If I ever get to go back will stay here again! Thanks Gene
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Hi Gene! Thank you for being such a great guest. The crickets this time of year can be pests, but don’t hurt anything! Nobody knows why they come in this time of year! So glad you loved your stay! Ruth
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Another great stay.

Extremely well equipped cottage. Air conditioners in top condition during the heat wave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey K.

Great family spot.

Ruth and Terry were great hosts and very accommodating. The spot was beautiful. The (very quiet) beach was close as promised. We had a great time. Thank you :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Great cottage for a family!

Spent 5 nights. We were the only people on the public beach the whole week. Fully equipped kitchen and beautiful view of both the sunrise and sunset.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lana Q.

I loved the cottage , the location ..the island !

Ruth the owner worked with me thru the booking of ferry . ( u should Book ferry if u are bringing a car right away, )booking of cars books up quick.. cottage was wonderful ! Location was awesome .. I will definitely come back ! This was a awesome vacation, great price ..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

Fabulous Summer Getaway!

We had a wonderful 5 night stay here! Our family of 5 had tons of space in the cottage...the unique layout made it perfect for our two year old-who still napped in the afternoon! The proximity to the water was beyond excellent...and we were so surprised to see ships go by-it was so cool! We watched the sun rise and set every morning and night, and luckily the weather was beautiful! The island itself had lots to do-trails, shopping, boats to rent...but we honestly spent most of our time just lounging around on the beach which was a hop skip and a jump from the cottage. We had such a relaxing, unplugged week, it had all the comforts of home, but all the seclusion and quietness you would want on a vacation! The only thing missing was somewhere to lounge at the end of the night, or first thing in the morning (other then a bed) to read books or if the weather was bad it would be accommodating to have a couch to watch a movie or something.The two reclining chairs in the living room were great, but with 3 kids and two adults, there was always a fight as to who got to sit where! Overall though-we had an excellent time!! Definitely would recommend this cottage! Thanks Ruth!!!

About the host

Hosted by Ruth Flaherty

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My father help build this cottage and my 5 siblings and myself have enjoyed Pelee's charm for many, many years! It is truly an escape from the hustle and bustle, and a place to get in touch with nature and yourself!

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