Periwinkle Place- Close to the Beach in Southcott Pines!

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A rustic cabin with a brick exterior, a covered porch, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a smaller sofa, and a coffee table. There is a wooden floor and a large window providing natural light.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with seating.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, an oven, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Grand Bend, Ontario
  • Place, Grand Bend Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sunset Arts Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Bend Place
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Grand Bend

Located in Lambton Shores, this cottage is on a lake. Grand Bend Marina and Torched Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Pinery Flea Market and Grand Bend Farmers' Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Grand Bend Motorplex, or consider a night out at Rotary Community Stage. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Grand Bend, Ontario

What's nearby

  • Grand Bend Marina - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sunset Arts Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Grand Bend Yacht Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Grand Bend Place - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Grand Bend Lions Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Playita - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spud Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Industria Pizzeria + Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Periwinkle Place- Close to the Beach in Southcott Pines! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Periwinkle Place- Close to the Beach in Southcott Pines!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Periwinkle Place- Close to the Beach in Southcott Pines!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Periwinkle Place- Close to the Beach in Southcott Pines!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Periwinkle Place- Close to the Beach in Southcott Pines! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Huron, Sunset Arts Gallery and Grand Bend Marina. Grand Bend Lions Park and Grand Bend Place are also within 2 miles (3 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. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good time at this place. And the house was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Cleanliness was an area for improvement. The cottage was musty. It did have a dehumidifier which needed to be emptied 3X a day. Possibly this is not done regularly enough. Kitchen was good and a table seating for 6 met our needs. We did not use any of the appliances, except refrigerator and coffee pot. We did not use washer or dryer. Having a detachable hand held shower head is also a room for improvement suggestion. This would be more useful for personal hygiene as well as making it easier to clean the showers.The contact person for the host was excellent. He communicated regularly, and responded quickly to inquiries.We did not have any pets although we initially requested a pet friendly cottage. The location was good with lots of restaurants, leisure shopping and grocery stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay for a beach getaway

Place was super clean, rooms are massive and the area is very quiet and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Gracias, Jose, we are glad you had a good time and hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Periwinkle Place. The host was easy to reach if we had any questions or concerns. We would absolutely consider staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect summer getaway

Southcott Pines is a beautiful area full of mature trees that has an amazing private beach. The house was very spacious and perfect for our family getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Winter family getaway!

Loved our stay. Easy access through wooded pathways to beach. Rustic decor with upgraded kitchen and flooring. Perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
Thanks Laurie! Happy New Year and we hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House in the woods

Overall the property was very nice. Location close to beach, very private wooded area. Could use a few updates .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2024
Thanks, Joe, just our first year renting so we are committed to making it nicer!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Huge clean place. Quiet and mostly private. 2 minute walk to beach with 3 tier steps. Beach was awesome. Nice sandy bottom. We brought firestick for tv and watched some baseball. The only thing I would recommend is the kitchen was in need of a new bigger frypan. We had a wonderful time.
Grateful they allow pets. Georgie is part of the family. He loved his vacation 😍
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This cottage is great. Nicely shaded. Lots of space especially in the basement. Beds are comfortable and kitchen had everything we needed. There is a portable air conditioner in the entrance that helped a lot and lots of fans. Pass to the beach was great. There was no bunk beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sky light was leaking and more cups and cutlery needed
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at this cottage. We arrived at the check in time, but the cleaners needed another half hour, they let us unload the car in one area of the cottage while they finished. Amenities included: toilet paper and paper towels, 2 new frying pans and air fryer. There are 2 tools for roasting marshmallows and hot dogs at the backyard campfire. There are some utensils to use with the barbeque, but if you like to use the grill a lot, bring your own bbq tools. We like the side patio as it is completely gated, good for kids and pets. Table has lots of chairs and umbrella for shade. If you know the area, you can easily find the beach entrance at the end of the street down Pine trail (3-5 min walk), and Brewster's park- an old school wood park with 4 tire swings! (and swings and slide) (5 min walk). Get to sunset about half an hour before to claim a spot on the beach. We have 3 families stay at a time and we are all able to claim our own space. Most of the bedrooms are very spacious. The "primary" bedroom has a beautiful bathroom with large walk in closet. There is an air conditioner in this room, but we struggled to get it to work to cool the room. This room gets very warm unless you leave door open to hallway and close washroom door. We had 3 fans going and blinds closed and it was still quite warm. The mattress in this room is quite firm. I ended up sleeping in the living room most nights as it was the coolest location. Overall, a great stay, we recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grand Bend Get-a-Way

We booked this property last minute and it was everything we needed for our short stay in Grand Bend. We brought our bikes and were able to explore the paths in the area with our kids as well take short rides to the beach and the Grand Bend strip. We enjoyed using the grill on the side deck and the campfire in the back. Paul was always quick to respond to my questions and concerns. Overall, Perwinkle place made out quick family get-a-way a success.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thanks Nicole, We are glad you had a good time and hope to see you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely house in beautiful location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Periwinkle Place. Beautiful home surrounded by forest with only one visible neighbour. Very short walk to the beach through upscale community and walking trails.Think we were perhaps the first guests of the season as the house did not appear to have been recently cleaned and prepared for our arrival.Requires new frying pans and a coffee maker. The need for tea towels and dish clothes should have been relayed along with the email received about requiring bedding and towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was a great family get away, a 10 minute walk to the beach. It would have been much nicer to have it rented fully stocked with linens, bath towels, tea towels, beach towels, oven mitts etc., however we noticed through the reviews that these things were not supplied so we knew to bring our own. We left some of those items behind for the next people. I would suggest a tv in the basement, for a rec-room feel for perhaps the younger family members. Also, would be a plus to have either tables or dressers in the bedrooms, For now, everything must be hung or set on the floor. All in all, everyone had a great time. Living room was a nice gathering place for everyone back yard is private, and side patio deck was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing our cottage for your family getaway! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the living room, private backyard, and side patio deck, and that everyone had a great time together. We appreciate your suggestions regarding linens, towels, and additional amenities. While we currently ask guests to bring their own, we understand how having these provided can add convenience and will keep this in mind for future improvements. Your ideas for adding a TV in the basement and more storage in the bedrooms are also very helpful, and we’ll be considering them as we continue to make the cottage even more comfortable for families. Thanks again for your thoughtful review — we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Fall Get-Away

We were 5 seniors. We had a wonderful time. First of all, VRBO switched over to RentalHuron right after we booked. There were 5 bedrooms, 3 in the basement without a bathroom downstairs. We were informed a few days before arrival we had to provide sheets and towels. No wine glasses, 1 pod for dishwasher, no tea towel, had to ask for added toilet paper, no shower toiletries. Listed was a coffee maker, and turned out to be a Keurig so we had to go shopping for coffee pods. Having said all this, the location was perfect for us - the fall colours were magical, the peace and quiet was wonderful. None of the above ruined out stay. Would just suggest that attention to details would have made this even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2024
Thanks, Elizabeth, we will get those details looked after!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage

Periwinkle cottage is in our top favourites now of places to stay on Lake Huron. Place was large, clean and everyone felt they had a lot of space. I gave one less star for accuracy of listing because it said a bunk bed but it was a queen bed instead. Pictures were accurate, but wording was not. The master bedroom has a futon as well. The master bathroom is amazing, the other bathroom is small. There is no washroom in the basement where three of the bedrooms are.We were there during a heat wave so we were quite thankful for the lake proximity. The place has "window shaker" air conditioning but there are fans in every room (standing or ceiling). Luckily, basement rooms stay quite cool. We enjoyed using the BBQ and fire pit and they had tools for both. We recommend bringing oven mitts, tea towels and board games for rainy days. There were no board games or toys on premises for the kids. We were pleasantly surprised that the side deck, with the chairs, table and BBQ was fully gated, so our dog was able to enjoy patio time with us. Thanks for the lovely vacation, we hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This property did not meet our expectations. It was poorly kept and organized. There are broken patio and yard chairs and the tall chairs in the dining area were unsafe to sit on. Sleeps 10 but only accommodates 6 for meals. The interior was not clean. The ensuite bathroom, although relatively new did not have any towel racks. We could not lay a towel on the counter because of the many tiny ants all around the sink and surface. The refrigerator had to be cleaned before we could use it. We had to descale the coffee maker because it wouldn't drip and the toaster didn't work properly. The kitchen is advertised as being a place where you could prepare your favourite recipes. There were no mixing bowls or spoons, measuring cups or cooking vessels for the oven for food preparation. Three frying pans were crusted with burned food. One large dutch oven pot also had a burnt bottom. One Halloween tea towel and three pre-used sponge scrubbers supplied for cleaning. Lots of dishes, plates cups and flatware but few glasses. Most knives in the drawer were not suitable for food prep. Fans were provided to cool each room. But the airconditioners were ineffective as they were out of reach and no manual for use. The vents of the portable air conditioner in the hall were dust covered, had to be cleaned. The side deck provided a nice shaded area. The nearby beach and Grand Bend provided hours of entertainment.
Broken chair
Dutch oven pot
Frying pan
Frying pans
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s the perfect cottage for a group of 6. Beautiful location, clean, tidy and well equipped. Communication with the owner was clear and concise. Would recommend this home for a peaceful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely oasis in the woods, 2-6 minutes on foot from 5 beach access points. 5 large spacious rooms, all with queen beds. (Important to note that both bathrooms are on the main floor, as 3 bedrooms are in the basement.) My extended family enjoyed our time very much and would come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Periwinkle was a lovely house surrounded with trees. We had travelled from VancouverTo meet with relatives that live in the London area. The kitchen, living area, and deck provided ample space to meet and entertain them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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