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Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage

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A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a black sofa, and a dining table set with plates and glasses.
Two Adirondack chairs facing a wooden dock extending into a calm lake with a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances. There are wooden stools and a large island with bar stools. The ceiling is wooden with hanging pendant lights.
A dining area with a wooden table and benches, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A single-story cabin with a front porch and a deck, located near a body of water.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Ontario

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Greater Napanee, ON
  • Place, Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Kingston Waterfront
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Huff Estates Winery
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Napanee

Greater Napanee is home to this chalet. Allan Macpherson House and Park and Old Hay Bay Church National Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Napanee Golf and Country Club and Loyalist Golf and Country Club. Strathcona Paper Centre and Prince Edward County Skateboard Park are also worth visiting.
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Greater Napanee, ON

What's nearby

  • Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park - 45 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Queen's University - 47 min drive - 61.7 km
  • Kingston Waterfront - 47 min drive - 65.7 km
  • Huff Estates Winery - 55 min drive - 75.0 km
  • Waupoos Winery - 57 min drive - 63.8 km

Getting around

  • Napanee Station - 38 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The O'Connor House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪United Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Fry and Mrs. Cone - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage located?

Situated in Greater Napanee, this chalet is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Ontario and within 12 miles (20 km) of Bay of Quinte and Napanee Golf and Country Club. Napanee Town Hall and Lennox and Addington Museum and Archives are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to stay for a weekend ice fishing! Right at the water perfect snowmobile access and great fishing. Very clean place with lots of amenities. Would rent again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Cottage

Sunshine cottage is a beautiful vacation spot, we had such an amazing time with our family, shadow is an amazing host :) highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 February 2026
Thank you so much for your great review and welcome back anytime !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely clean cottage for a winter stay

Super clean and thoughtfully supplied cottage with lots of sleeping space. Great for a group gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2025
Thank you Kristine for your great review !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great girls trip

The property was perfect for what we needed. It was beautiful and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2025
Thank you Heather for your kind words, and you are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2025
Thank you Chris and welcome back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good time staying at the sunshine cottage. The views were awesome and the place was neat and clean. Having free access to sandbank beach is awesome. Although we did not enjoy the smell of the water when you shower it won’t stop us from coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 March 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views, the clean space, and the free access to Sandbanks Beach. We appreciate your feedback about the water smell and will look into it. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hay bay

Great hosts. Clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2024
Thank you so much Monika for your review . You are welcomed back anytime .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hay Bay

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 February 2026
Welcome back anytime !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful escape from the city

The Sunshine Cottage is a little piece of heaven on the lake. We were looking for a place to stay while our house was getting renovated and we were so lucky to have found this cottage. Communication with the hosts was flawless and prompt. They made sure we had everything we needed and that we enjoyed our stay. We highly recommend Sunshine Cottage to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 February 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re truly happy Sunshine Cottage could be a comfortable and peaceful home for you during your renovation. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we really appreciate the recommendation. Wishing you all the best—and you’re always welcome back! 🌿
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Easter Weekend

We throughly enjoyed our 3 nights at the Sunshine house. There were 4 adults and 2-3year olds. I am a birder, so I spent my time outdoors exploring for different birds. The house was well stocked with anything we needed. Newly renovated and very clean!I would give it a 5 star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2025
hank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you and your group had such a wonderful stay at the Sunshine House. It sounds like you made the most of the outdoor space, and we’re especially happy that the house had everything you needed for a comfortable visit. Your 5-star rating means a lot to us! We’d love to host you again anytime—especially if you’re back for more birdwatching! Safe travels and thanks again for choosing our place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

We needed somewhere to stay in the Napanee area so we thought we’d try Vrbo. Luckily we stumbled on this waterfront property on Hay Bay. The cottage is meticulously looked after , so clean and packed full of thoughtful amenities. Shadow was prompt in responding from the time I booked, to the time I checked out. The numerous positive reviews were one of the things that drew us to this property….and they are all 100% correct. Highly recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 March 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the cottage and Hay Bay, and it was a pleasure hosting you. You’re always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice quiet lakeview property

Everything met our expectations. It is a lovely space for a family retreat. The sleeping accommodations are spacious and very comfortable. TV and games provided were good and the fire pit, lake and outdoor chairs is very nice. Given the late season we did not access the water craft. Some minor issues in the kitchen included a grill pan in the oven not clean, and a broken cork screw. I would go there again and hope to sometime soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 March 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the cottage and Hay Bay, and it was a pleasure hosting you. You’re always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at the sunshine cottage.As we entered the home we all noticed the fresh clean smell, it was very inviting. Little snacks and refreshments awaited on the living room coffee table. Perfect ! The kitchen was well stocked with coffee, creamer and other little thoughtful necessities. The rooms were spacious and clean. The beds were comfortable and our son really loved his private upstairs loft to escape all the snoring adults. We were provided with clean towels and a large array of bath and shower products. The cottage also has air conditioning for those warm summer nights. If you want to relax with a beautiful view and enjoy a good barbecue and a warm night by the fire pit. I recommend sunshine cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 February 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the clean, welcoming space and all the little touches. Glad the loft, comfort, and amenities made for a relaxing stay. You’re welcome back anytime! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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