Luxury Lakefront Retreat - 'The Aida' | Serene and Chic

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A beachside seating area with red Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, overlooking a rocky shoreline and ocean at sunset.
A modern living room with a fireplace, leather armchair, and grey sofas.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a dining table with wooden chairs, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
A two-story cabin with a deck, surrounded by dense forest.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a dishwasher. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON
  • Place, Lion's Head Provincial Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Bruce Peninsula National Park
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Sauble Falls Provincial Park
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Lion's Head

Located in Northern Bruce Peninsula, this cottage is on the beach. Lion's Head Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St Jean Point Nature Reserve and Lion's Head Provincial Park.
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Map
Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON

What's nearby

  • Lion's Head Lighthouse - 25 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Lion's Head Provincial Park - 27 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Bruce Peninsula National Park - 44 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Sauble Falls Provincial Park - 52 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Sauble Speedway - 60 min drive - 69.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Hiker Ferndale - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mom's Motel + Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Positano's Pizza - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Bough Diner - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Eatery Eastnor - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Lakefront Retreat - 'The Aida' | Serene and Chic pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Lakefront Retreat - 'The Aida' | Serene and Chic?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Lakefront Retreat - 'The Aida' | Serene and Chic on 5 November 2026 start from NZ$1,240, 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 Luxury Lakefront Retreat - 'The Aida' | Serene and Chic?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Lakefront Retreat - 'The Aida' | Serene and Chic?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Lakefront Retreat - 'The Aida' | Serene and Chic?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Lakefront Retreat - 'The Aida' | Serene and Chic located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Huron and within 12 miles (20 km) of St Jean Point Nature Reserve and Lion's Head & District Community Centre and Arena. Howdenvale Beach and Lion's Head Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A peaceful and quiet location. Ideal for a restful time away from the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
we really enjoyed the stay of here，the house was soo comfortable and me and my friends loved it so much. I was so glad，next time i will visit here too！
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Early October

Yeah, good overall. Very different from November when we were there last year. Interesting when stormy. Only criticism: it's time to replace the mattresses in the bedrooms. Thanks, Bob
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was spectacular. We enjoyed the fireplace in the evening. The nearby sites - Lion’s Head, Singing Sands and the Grotto were beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had a wonderful time at the Aida, the price was terrific for the size of the house. It has a great view of its own shore, as well as a lovely living area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely wonderful

Fantastic location right on Lake Huron. Very clean, well stocked vacation rental with loads of space. My family of 4 stayed for 5 days and we loved every minute. Convenient location as well. Not too long of a drive to get to any of the fantastic sights or hikes on the peninsula.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Stayed here for a few days. Very peaceful, remote location. Great waterfront views. Nice welcome gift. Had all the basics. Would definitely stay here again. We did not use the lower level at all, as it was somewhat musty & would benefit from a keeping a dehumidifier running.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time on Northern Bruce Peninsula

"Aida" is a very comfortable "cottage" with a lovely view of Lake Huron. Our family from out of the country stayed nearby, so we used it mainly as a place to sleep. We enjoyed some time on the beautiful deck and rocks on the water. Aida is well equiped in the kitchen. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2025
Hi Sandra, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and truly appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime. Grey Bruce Cottages Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Wonderful Space for Family Gathering

We enjoyed specular views of the ice on Lake Huron from the large open space of the kitchen/dining great room. The quiet, comfortable sleeping quarters, accommodated multiple families. The lower level TV and workout space, outdoor fire pit and deck and Lion's Head trails and groceries close by gave us lots of great options. We highly recommend and hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 January 2023
Wow, Maria - thank you so much. We are absolutely thrilled you all enjoyed your stay at The Aida! We look forward to hosting you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Cottage

We have a lovely time at the cottage. It was private and had all the amenities listed. The only issue was we could not get the bbq started but since it was raining we did not bother reaching out to the host. All in all a great experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute heaven

This cottage is hands down the most well maintained we have been to. Absolutely spotless and the host was very much engaged and supportive. The property offered stunning views of the lake, all the thoughtful luxurious amenities you will need, and decor straight out of a magazine. In a prestigious and quiet neighborhood, it is a an amazing place to relax, unwind and enjoy the views and nature. Rated 10 out of 10 for us, and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing lake view and a private beach

This place is well maintained and clean. Staying at the place in person is way better than the photo. The lake is so shallow and water is calm in this area which is great for our smaller kids because they can venture out very far. They won't be able to go out to the deep area since the rock forms a natural barrier. They had so much fun and they also found clay fish on the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Aida - nice but mold smell in basement

Overall we had a great time. The house was clean but badly maintained. Terrible mold smell in basement, even with dehumidifier running 24/7 it was still prevalent. It's too bad because it is such a nice place and the view is amazing and the waterfront is very safe for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

No services

I arrived the chalet was all dirty. The check in was at 4pm and cleaning team arrive at 3h30 and left at 4h10pm. The place was still very dirty when they left. They even didn’t change the sheet of my bed. I had to clean the whole place by myself. I wrote to the manager about that and he never answered me back. Beautiful place, and incredible view but the place was so dirty and smell mold everywhere that I do not recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2023
Hi Genevieve - we are so deeply sorry you felt it necessary to write a review that is defamatory and retaliatory. The Chalet is cleaned to the highest standards as reflected by its high rating across multiple vacation rental platforms. Your words are hurtful and disrespectful to the entire cleaning team that work on Chalet. The items you raised during your stay were immediately responded to and addressed. Was this written as a result of you not receiving a discount? We are extremely surprised, but stand behind the service we provided.
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