Sandy Shores Retreat

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a beach.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, wooden flooring, large windows with blinds, and a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There are two wooden stools at the counter.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden walls, a skylight, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Erie

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Port Colborne, ON
  • Place, Humberstone Centennial Park Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Humberstone Centennial Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fallsview Casino
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lower Level Bedroom

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Lower Level TV Room

1 Double Futon

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor Double Bed

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Powder Room

Toilet

Upper level 4 Piece Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Port Colborne

Located in Port Colborne, this holiday home is on a lake. Humberstone Marsh Conservation Area and Mud Lake Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Whispering Pines Art Studio & Gallery and Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Humberstone Speedway or Fort Erie Leisureplex.
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Map
Port Colborne, ON

What's nearby

  • Humberstone Centennial Park Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Humberstone Centennial Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Clifton Hill - 32 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Fallsview Indoor Waterpark - 33 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Fallsview Casino - 35 min drive - 35.8 km

Getting around

  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 30 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino’s Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Breakwall Brewing Co - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Il Gelato - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Shores Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Shores Retreat?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy Shores Retreat on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$1,499, 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 Sandy Shores Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Shores Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Shores Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Shores Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Erie, Humberstone Centennial Park Beach and Humberstone Centennial Park. Humberstone Speedway and Whisky Run Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 6 nights and had a wonderful time. The house was just a described, it had everything we needed. It was quick walk to the lake. Even with the 2nd house on property we still felt secluded. We definitely recommend this house and if we ever make it back to Canada we would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Best for family

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Great location perfect for kids and adults and big enough for all to have their space and enjoy the trip
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay with friends

Lovely cottage with lots of communal space. Quiet but close to lots of amenities. Would definately reccomend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

great experience

The house was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

Home was super clean and very well equipped for an enjoyable stay. Owner was responsive. We are a family with small children, and the sleeping arrangements were perfect- the kids loved the loft area (and the motorized blind for the skylight was great for nap time). Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun

Enjoyed our week long stay at Shady Shores. Very nicely appointed and spacious. You're always taking a day-to-day chance on beach conditions, but I'd rate the beach that week about a 6/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Accomodations for out of town family for our daughter's wedding

The cottage was perfect. My daughter used the cottage for wedding Day prep with her bridesmaids, then family stayed over. Fully equipped, great communication, so cute !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Was so nice to be able to help with accommodations for your out of town guests. I am so happy it all turned out perfect for your daughter's wedding.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June in Canada

Great property! It provided space for our family with older kids. Location allows you to get to places easily. Fantastic small towns to visit and VERY short drive to Niagara. Walks on the beach were fantastic. The beach is beautiful; however, felt like we were intruding on the other house due to the path to get to the stairs. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
I am so happy you enjoyed your stay at this property. Location is great to get to many areas in Niagara. You were wonderful guests and I do hope you can visit again. Glad you visited Canada.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best vacation I've ever had in my entire life

I loved it and enjoyed this place from the second number one and pleasantly surprised how good owners maintain the place. It's nice and clean well air conditioned, they though of every little tiny detail to make it good. I love it and it's gonna be very hard for me to beat this, and find my next place for vacation same good or even close to this one. I recommend it to everyone. It's just a piece of paradise on the earth
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2023
Tanya, thank you for the excellent review. It makes the owner and I very pleased to read this as we work very hard to make guest experiences great. You were a wonderful guest and we would be happy to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wish You Were Here

We came to Lake Erie in Port Colborne, Canada to view the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 as a family who enjoys traveling together and doing different astronomy themed excursions. Even though our stay was short and sweet (only 4 days) we returned home with fantastic photos, everlasting memories, a desire to return again sooner than later, and the feeling as if we’d been on a 2 week vacation, completely relaxed and refreshed. Thank you so much for sharing the welcoming cabin with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great beach house getaway!

Cottage was perfect. Everything modern, clean, and great location. We had wished they had been steak knives, but managed to share a knife that we found. Walking around the front house felt a little awkward to head down to the beach but everybody was very cordial and it really was not a big deal. The beach itself is gorgeous, but where we usually stay further down the beach in Port Colborne, where the water is all sandy inside the rocks in the water for treacherous. We all ended up with cut and bruised feet. Didn’t ruin our trip, though. It was really a wonderful getaway .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sandy Shores Cottage provided a fantastic week of rest and relaxation for our family.

Terrific vacation place. The place was clean and modern. The kitchen was very well- equipped. Wifi and AC worked well. The beach was quiet and the water ok to swim in (some algae but to be expected this time of year and with such a hot summer). Some areas had stones so I would recommend water shoes. There’s a park within walking distance for volleyball, tennis, pickleball. We enjoyed it all. We ate every meal in the sun room, which became our favourite room in the house. The beds were very comfortable. My daughter especially liked the motorized shade in the skylight above the bed in the alcove outside the master bedroom. Great touch.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely modern cottage

This is a beautiful cottage which accommodated a large part of our family. The kitchen and bathrooms are modern and well appointed and most of the remainder of the cottage very nice. The setting in the trees is very appealing. The embankment at the beach offers a spectacular beach view. However, a couple of issues should be addressed. The lower level with two beds is actually a basement. The small windows are a concern for emergency exit. Also, there was a urine smell at the bottom of the stairs. The property manager, Teri, responded quickly to a concern about the air conditioning and overall was easily contacted as required.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2022
Thank you for the review Diane, we were very happy to host your large family in both homes on the property. The lower level is certainly a basement but with high ceilings. There is a basement walk out through a door at the base of the stairs which is a full fire escape. It must not be identified clearly so I appreciate the feedback and will make sure to post a clear sign on the door for future guests. Hope you can visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guest House

This cottage exceeded our expectations. Very well designed/ decor. Extremely clean. Close to beach you can hear the water but not quite in view. You are able to go down to the beach within a short walk. Teri the property manager was organized, accommodating and prompt to respond. I would recommend this stay at Cedar Bay I
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cedar Bay Stay

Our stay here was enjoyable and the house has much to offer for a family staying on the lake. The house is updated with modern appliances, furnishings, wifi and smart TVs. The air conditioning is quite nice, and not something you get at many lake rentals. The screened porch is also relaxing and a nice place to have lunch or dinner. We loved being close to Bodner's as well, one of the best butcher counters in the area. Unfortunately, compared to other rentals we have had, this house is not appointed very well. Only one roll of TP per bathroom for the entire week, no kleenex, no napkins or paper towels, not even salt and pepper in the kitchen. Many of the doors did not close or latch, light bulbs are mismatched between soft white and daylight in the same room, and some bulbs are out altogether. I even had to repair one of the door handles to the screen porch which slid right off, thankfully I travel with tools. On a cool day, we decided to open windows and every sill was filthy with dead bugs, and I had to clean them. If you are looking for a vacation where you can sleep in, this is probably not the place for you. East facing skylights are above both beds on the second floor. The other beds are in the basement which can be quite cold, but it is dark in the morning. While no one can control the lake conditions (and noted in the description), the most disappointing thing about our beach rental was the black algae in the water, making the beach unusable for most of the week. Thankfully it did clear out on our last day here, but compared to Crystal Beach the bay here has more variable water conditions. This is a decent rental, but we definitely had some surprises during our week-long stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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