The West Lake House lakeside retreat

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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and modern furniture.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden beams, white cabinets, and a glass dining table.
A two-story house with a balcony, a dock extending into a pond, and a well-maintained garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Ontario

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Wellington, ON
  • Place, West Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellington Rotary Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellington Main Street Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Wellington

Located in Prince Edward, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Prince Edward County Lavender Farm is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Sandbanks Provincial Park. Baxter Arts Centre and Hillier Hall are also worth visiting.
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Wellington, ON

What's nearby

  • Wellington Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • West Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wellington Rotary Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wellington Main Street Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wellington Heritage Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Belleville Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sandbanks Estate Winery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪North Docks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Huff Estates Winery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rise - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The West Lake House lakeside retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The West Lake House lakeside retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The West Lake House lakeside retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The West Lake House lakeside retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The West Lake House lakeside retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of West Lake and Lake Ontario. Wellington Harbour and Wellington Rotary Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake house in Wellington

Everything was perfect for family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Lakefront Property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage on the lake!

Such a great spot to gather as a group of 10, with enough beds and bathrooms for everyone and enough chairs to gather around the tables (inside or out). Such a great stay thank you so much for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, functional, comfortable and close to so many amenities. Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for relaxing vacation

The house is very well located directly on the West Lake and close to Wellington shops and restaurants. Enough space for 10 people, I recommend to anyone who wants to have a nice relaxing vacation with friends and or family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful week close to the lake

We had a wonderful week, the location of the house is perfect and we had great communication with Steph.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

We had a great stay. Our Host was amazing! Excellent communication and very accommodating. Loved the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Celebrating our 60th

Easy check-in to a very well equipped property with great views of the lake and waterfowl ..swans in particular.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thanks Ronald for choosing us for such a special occasion. Such a pleasure hosting you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, right on the water and an easy walk to the downtown area. The house was very well equipped with everything we needed. Steph, our host was so quick to reply! This was much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steph is an amazing host - communicative and helpful! Our family of 10 enjoyed the upper deck, swans, and the beautiful view from every area of the house, including the kitchen (a nice bonus when preparing meals :). Whether walking or driving, the location is close to amenities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just returned from a beautiful 3 night stay at this property. We were 5 who enjoyed this amazing property. The home has everything you can possibly want or need during your stay. We used the hot tub (very clean) . All rooms were very clean and the host was a delight to chat with. She answered all our questions within a few minutes. This home is approx a 20-25 minute drive to Sandbanks and very close to small towns such as Picton. We walked along and enjoyed the small shops in Picton. Many restaurants were close by and we also enjoyed a wine tasting at one of the local wineries. Overall, this is an excellent property!! You won't regret your stay here!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house exceed expectations and Steph was so easy to communicate with, responsive and clear with answers and suggestions. The kitchen is well equipped and all the beds were comfortable. The deck and views over the water were lovely. We had a wonderful time celebrating my sister’s milestone birthday! The house is conveniently located and within walking distance to cafes, park and the Drake Devonshire (excellent dinner spot).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful for family gathering!

The property and the host were simply amazing. We were parents of the groom at a local wedding and our family stayed here. Lots of space, inviting and enjoyable and the views were great. Thanks to Steph for being a fabulous host answering our questions and making sure we would be fine! Bernd & Jill
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing Beautiful property in a great convenient location

This house was perfect for a group of six of us. Everybody had a lot of space and there are many bathrooms! The rooftop deck is beautiful and we really enjoyed the swans :-) the house was equipped with everything we needed. The only complaint we had is everything was quite dusty when it came to the beams and the windows and the bathroom, other than that, we would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Gathering Space!

Our stay was amazing! This was a gathering I had for 10 friends and there was more than enough space with large beds and multiple gatherings areas. We loved how the owner was incredibly accommodating and responded promptly to any inquiries leading up to the visit, and even left us a bottle of wine! The house was beautiful! We were walking distance to the Hayloft shuttle and other yummy restaurants. The lake was walking distance from the fire pit, and there was ample seating for a large group! Thank you Steph for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Fabulous !

We were a group of 8 women who get together every 5 years to celebrate our time at university together. The West Lake House was absolutely perfect for our get-together. Beautiful house, so much space inside and outside, great kitchen and eating area, lots of parking in front of the house - all in all perfect for a large group. We enjoyed the firepit by the lake late one afternoon and loved watching all the swans go by on the lake. Would love to return anytime. Thanks !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home!

My family and I spent a few chilly November days in this home. It is a lovely set up for families, or groups needing a little bit of separation so that those wanting to rest and watch the world go by could do so, while - in our case - the kids could watch tv and hang out downstairs. Wellington has a few spots to eat and a grocery store that is within walking distance (less than a mile). There is a beach area within less than half a mile that my youngest and I took a few windy walks along. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful. I would thoroughly recommend this spot - I bet it is even more special in the summer time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and bright with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy shared time or quiet time. Directly on the water with a terrific dock, fire pit space, hot tub and gardens. We were celebrating our 65 birthdays and our friendship from highschool times! The kitchen was fully equipped, the pantry was stocked with lots of handy items from spices to coffee to sweeteners and so on. Our host Steph was super prompt to provide information or clarification. We were very impressed with this space and would recommend to others. The location is conveniently located to Sandbanks, Wanders, Picton, Lake on the Mountain and all kinds of wineries. As a bonus...lots of lovely swans!
Beautiful full moon on our first night
Spacious back deck. Perfect for morning coffee and afternoon drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tout était parfait! Nous avons passés de magnifiques vacances. Merci
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Formidable vacances familiales
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cousins Get Away

The moment we discovered this beautiful rental we knew we were in for a special stay. Steph, our hostess answered all of our questions and helped us through the actual stair layouts as we had a couple of gals who have mobility issues. Her communications were awesome and accurate. The kitchen was perfect and the dining area perfect for our group meals. The outside patio got a workout and of course the retractable awning was perfect as the weather was a little inclement. Bathrooms were well appointed as well. Our trip to the town of Wellington didn’t disappoint and had a great visit to a little wine store called Decanter. That was a wonderfully fun experience! I could go on and on, but if you’re considering this lovely home…just do it!! Thanks for everything Steph!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family escape for Thanksgiving

My fam and in-laws got an extended weekend away in PEC. This property was right on the water and had everything you could need: Well stocked kitchen, tons of linens/towels/blankets and plenty of space, bbq, great deck and fire pit. We used the kayaks and had access to tons of life jackets. Hot tub was clean and welcoming too. Some fun seasonal decor too! Great internet speed for all of us. Our host was easy to deal with, an excellent communicator and very responsive. Al
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect girlfriend getaway

We were thrilled with the house. The open concept is perfect for a large group socializing and the lovely lake view is a perfect backdrop. The deck provided a comfortable second gathering spot. Everything we could imagine was available, from extra towels, pillows and shampoo to coffee filters and a wine opener. Owner was extremely responsive to inquiries. Comfortable beds. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot very close to Wellington and wineries.

Fantastic experience all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a getaway!

I've travelled to PEC many times and I would have to say this was one of my best stays. The owner Steph was extremely accessible and the house was situated on the main street in Wellington. This location offered two luxuries that are often non compatible proximity to local restaurants and store and waterfront privacy. The back of the house sits right on the water and the view is spectacular. Not a negative thing to say about this place. Thanks again Steph.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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