The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin

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Raised garden beds with various plants and flowers.
A building with a wooden deck, a sliding glass door, and a metal gate.
A window with a view of a backyard patio area, including outdoor furniture and a wooden fence.
A deck with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a covered area with a table and chairs.
A marina with multiple boats docked at sunset.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Port Elgin Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Saugeen Shores, ON
  • Place, Port Elgin Rollerblading Loop Trailhead
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugeen Rail Trail Trailhead
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Elgin Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom (1)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor Bathroom (Main Bathroom)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Port Elgin

Located in Saugeen Shores, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The Club at Westlinks and Holiday Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chantry Island and MacGregor Point Provincial Park.
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Map
Saugeen Shores, ON

What's nearby

  • Port Elgin Rollerblading Loop Trailhead - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Saugeen Rail Trail Trailhead - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port Elgin Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Port Elgin Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Abby Bolton Memorial Dog Park - 8 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stacked Pancake & Breakfast - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Three Sheets Brewing - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin on 18 October 2027 start from NZ$3,570, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin located?

Located in the heart of Saugeen Shores, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Port Elgin Rollerblading Loop Trailhead and Saugeen Rail Trail Trailhead. Lake Huron and Port Elgin Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at this cottage was great. The kids loved the spacious backyard! Perfect location for walking to the beach and downtown. Would highly recommended to stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2025
Hi Vanessa So glad you all enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location.

The property has everything you need for a great vacation. Very spacious and comfortable. The location is within walking distance of the beach and shops and restaurants in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good space, Great experience.

The property was great! it met our requirements and gave us ample space to relax and enjoy. We hope to rent again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2023
So happy you enjoyed yourselves. Please come back anytime :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful Port Elgin Cottage

We had a relaxing stay. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and to uptown for restaurants and the farmer's market. The backyard was peaceful and we enjoyed the fire pit and dinner outside in the fenced in yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Great check in process, size of cottage and availability of hosts! Excellent location as we were close to both downtown and the beach. The cottage was clean, bright and had all the amenities one could need. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Hi Jean So glad you enjoyed your stay. Happy to host you back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent week in Port Elgin!

The house was clean, lots of room, well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the deck, bbq and back yard as well. Close to the beach and downtown. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2022
Thanks for your review Angela. You’re welcome back any time. All the best
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great visit. Plenty of zones to enjoy the weather or relax in the cool living areas. Firepit was a big hit. Kitchen has modern appliances. The long dining room table became jigsaw puzzle area to lure kids from screens. Beach is clean with white sand and gradual entrance for the kids. Lovely walkable town. Host was accessable and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Glad you all had a great time. You were an excellent guest
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect for families !

This cottage has 4 large rooms, with a huge backyard and enough space to comfortably have 8 people. The speakers on the back deck were added bonus! . Its 10min walk to the beach and close to the restaurant/town area. The check in process was so easy !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2021
Thank you Sara. Glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space inside for4 adultsLarge private backyard Powder room very small and could use a refresh.Kitchen nicely equipped Barbecue needed to be cleaned before we could use it plus 1 burner not working Overall worked well for usWould return Michael Moreton
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

A nice property

Overall we enjoyed our stay, although some of the kitchen amenities seemed to be old and worn out. The backyard is a huge plus to this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage rental

We had another great week. Cottage close to beach and restaurants. Large backyard for entertaining. Misssd the larger patio umbrella for shade.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Hi Lori Glad you enjoyed your stay Apologies for the umbrella. Unsure how it got broken but we are replacing it Thanks for the review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Port Elgin stay

The cottage was very clean, comfortable and modern. Lots of space & seating. Beds were comfortable.l, good a/c, wifi & movies through roku, crave tv apps. We had all the amenities to make us feel at home. Easy walk to the beach and into town as it is situated midway down mill street. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back any time :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Port Elgin cottage

We had a pleasant stay at this property for the most part. There were a couple of issues with the property, but the owner and the person who helped maintaining it were very responsive and the issues were fixed promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2021
Thank you for your input
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortable stay.

We enjoyed our time! All the basic things we needed. Lots of space for guests inside and out. Good location to business and 10 minute walk to the beach. Enough amenities to keep us busy while relaxing or at the beach. Good communication from the host. Cleanliness could be improved.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Thanks for your teview Duncan We will look into the issue with our cleaning company We hope you return Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Port Elgin Hacienda Vacation

The four large bedrooms, large dining room/ family room sitting area and large fully equipped functional kitchen were excellent for the family . The huge backyard with deck, table and chairs, barbecue and fire pit was so much fun. It was nice to have two bathrooms. The fantastic location was a 8 minute walk to the main beach and a five minute walk to everything downtown We hope to rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2021
Thank you Les
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Week

We were very impress with this cottage. It was extremely clean. There was a large deck and a very large back yard. The interior is very spacious with plenty of room. We could not have asked for more. I would recommend this cottage and will rebook as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2022
Hi Stella We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay. You’re welcome back any time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second summer renting

We enjoyed our stay so much last year we returned, only to find some upgrades!!! The garage was turned into a summer kitchen\entertainment area, the deck was enlarged and new furniture added. We love the layout that allows everyone their own space when needed. it’s central location permits easy access to downtown, nearby towns and events as well as quick access to Port Elgin’s incredible beach. The owners are quick to answer any texts and contacted us early on our stay to see if we needed anything, inquired about comfort and if we had any requests or recommendations. We couldn’t ask for better hosts. Already planning next year’s stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
So glad you all enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Port Elgin Hacienda Vacation

Great location, 10 minute walk to the beach, 5 minutes to down town. Four large bedrooms. Great back yard , lots of room to play games, sit and eat on the deck, camp fire, propane barbecue. . The host was quick to respond. Main floor has lots of space, kitchen , dining room and TV area. Air conditioning was great on hot days. We hope to book again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2022
Hi Les We’re happy you enjoyed your stay. Come visit any time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage

We had a wonderful time. The cottage was clean and neighborhood was quiet. Nice to be fairly close to the beach and the downtown. My only complaint was the bbq was disgusting. Who ever was there before our visit left it a mess. But overall was a great week 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Hi Lori We’re glad you had a great stay. So sorry about the bbq & previous visitors. We will make sure it is looked after for future use. Appreciate your feedback. Thanks :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing getaway

Enjoyed the cottage very much! Teenage kids loved being close to town to go for walks and having their independence. Beach was a short drive, loved the sandy entrance for the water, no rocks. Cottage had lots of space, fit 8 comfortably. Loved the outdoor space, spent a lot of time on the deck. Thank you for a wonderful week, we hope to be back next year. Thanks Darlene
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Hi Darlene So glad you all enjoyed the week You’re welcome back any time :)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Port Elgin getaway

House is large , easily accommodates 10 family members. Kitchen is well equipped (fridge, stove, microwave, Keurig coffee maker …. Etc.). Place does need a good cleaning and new furniture (some of which are falling apart). Shower curtain was an abomination… needed to be replaced. Large backyard and beautiful patio with gas barbecue. Good location , close to town and beach (walking distance)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
We have updated the property. Thank you for the notes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Despite an unexpected issue with the air conditioning during our stay, we were very impressed with how the owner handled the situation. The heat made the cottage uncomfortable, but the owner was responsive, understanding, and ultimately offered a full refund without hesitation—even allowing us to stay if we chose to.Things don’t always go perfectly, but how someone responds makes all the difference. We truly appreciated the owner’s professionalism and fairness, and it gave us confidence in booking with them again. Thank you again for your integrity and quick resolution.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Thanks Lori. Glad you all had a nice time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spacious home!

We stayed at this home with a variety of age ranges from baby - adult. This home was very spacious and allowed for everyone to have their own space and were not crowded. The home was very clean and had so many basic amenities which was very helpful! The kitchen was well stocked with everything you need. We appreciated the individual AC units in the rooms so everyone could set their own temperatures. Only about a 10 minute walk from the main beach which was very convenient. Large backyard for our family to enjoy the sunshine, BBQ and have a fire. We really enjoyed our time here! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Hi Joseph We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. You’re welcome back any time
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, not for people with allergies

Great location, mid point between the main shopping street and beach. House is stocked with everything you could need. Nice back yard and deck. Unfortunately I didn’t realize that allowing pets would mean dog hair and smell throughout the house. Also there is a very strong odour of mildew in the front entry and front bedroom. People with allergy sensitivities beware.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2022
Hi Miia So sorry, we did not realize this and have looked into it. The house is thoroughly cleaned weekly so it will be investigated. I assure you there is no mold or mildew in the home. Appreciate your response
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Advertised as steps from the Beach. It is not but rather requires a drive to beach. Extremely intrusive neighbours as this is not a Cottage but rather a House in a Residential neighborhood. Old Cottage poorly updated. Very musty smelling. Grounds are unkept.Main floor washroom is smaller than a phone booth. For the price this place is a rip off for sure. Owner does not respond to questions posed. Very disappointing stay. Would never return. Terrible rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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