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The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach

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Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Chatham-Kent, ON
  • Wheatley Harbour
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Hillman Marsh Conservation Area
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Point Pelee National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Windsor, ON (YQG)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master bdrm

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach

LAKEFRONT HOME GETAWAY! LOOK NO FURTHER! This lake front cottage has over 1600 sq feet for you and your family to enjoy, with central air, two large decks and a grill! Outstanding sunrise! Just walk down our front steps onto a big yard perfect for outdoor games, a hammock or tents, and then onto the beach for swimming, beachglass hunting, or playing pirates. Charter fish or bring your boat or jet ski and use the launch located less than a mile away. You can also fish off the shore or take a short walk down to the dock. This beautiful lakefront property is located in an area of many attractions, Point Pelee National Park, local fairs, berry picking, antiquing, Vineyards, Go-Cart, Golf (& Miniature Golf). Bird watchers delight! Lots of birds and ducks, area famous for the migration of birds and Monarch butterflies. Car ferry service from Leamington and Kingsville to Pelee Island Winery. This cottage offers everything for a great getaway, including rafts, games and a gas BBQ on the deck overlooking the lake. This Cape Cod Cottage features a large open main floor layout with a great view of lake Erie. Floor plan includes three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and the entire first floor is open with spectacular lake view. Dining area has table & chairs to seat six people and kitchen has eating bar. Start every morning on the deck enjoying the lake view, or go right down to the beach to have your coffee or tea. Entertainment includes 1 TV and internet connection for your laptop and a vast array of things to do. Outings, shopping, activities on site or several golf courses close by. Shopping locally, or go to Windsor at the outlet mall. Sightseeing, hiking, wildlife viewing. Swimming, sailing, boating, jet skiing,water skiing, snorkeling/diving. You can also fish off the shore or take a short walk down to the pier. Kayaking, basketball, volleyball ,and tennis. Go karts, horseback riding. Pick your own blueberries or peaches or apples when in season. Movie Theater or dine out. Casino Windsor and see the shows in the evening. Colassantis flowers & tropical plants and visit their zoo. Visit Fort Malden a historic military museum in Amherstburg. Take a day trip to Detroit, visit Green Village, Ford Museum, Motown Historical Museum. Visit Pellee Island, local wineries or hike through Pelee National Park.
We hope that by renting our family cottage, you will love and enjoy it as much as we have, and that you would treat it accordingly.
Please contact us with any remaining questions you may have.

Property manager

Carl & Beverly

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chatham-Kent

Located in Chatham-Kent, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Point Pelee National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chatham-Kent, ON

What's nearby

  • Wheatley Harbour - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Wheatley Provincial Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Hillman Marsh Conservation Area - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Seacliff Beach - 21 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Point Pelee National Park - 22 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪iScreams - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Loop Fisheries Ltd - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Wok Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Car Barn Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Chatham-Kent cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Erie and Wheatley Harbour. Kopegaron Woods Conservation Area and Wheatley Provincial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 140 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Awesome place

Highly recommend, was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrine N.

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

Fabulous weekend away

What a great stay! Beautiful waterfront cottage close to Pelee National Park. Cant wait to go back and visit the area again. Nice open concept and plenty of room for all!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon A.

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

great for a birding trip

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reid S.

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

Beautiful View

Really nice location right on the lake. Great spacious family room. Host was very good. All in all great spot.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

Loved it!

Place was just as advertised, cute and very homey. We love it that it’s near a couple provincial parks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

veronica c.

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

Fantastic cottage!

All we needed and more! Great location, wonderful beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret (Peg) J.

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

Family Beach Vacation

We had a lovely week at the Douglas Family Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Very cute property

The cottage is very well taken care of and clean I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

We had an amazing week

We loved it here, it had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mokshya R.

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

Phenomenal experience

Carl and Beverly, first of all we would like to thank you for everything. Your place is a piece of heaven. All the items that we needed for were available at your place. One of the most fascinating part about your property is a direct access to the beach. Overall, we had a very beautiful and memorable moments at your place. Regards,Mokshya
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie W.

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

Wonderful family holiday

We had a wonderful family holiday and enjoyed our stay at the cottage. My grandchildren had such a great time on the beach and in the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Had it all

Had everything - good location - clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

Great weekend away!

We had an amazing couple nights stay here with some family and friends. The main living space is nice and open so with 7 of us we found we had tons of space. The photos in the listing don’t quite do it justice; this place is absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina G.

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

Wheatley long weekend

Beautiful location and property. Very clean and organized with lots of room to accommodate a large family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great time

Loved the renovated kitchen!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

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

Great place for family vacation

Everything is great in terms of location and cottage. Private beach was good for kids. Only downside was we had bad luck with the weather
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisa L.

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

Great spot !

We had such a great long weekend staying at this cottage. The property is big has a nice grass area and beautiful beach, it is a perfect getaway. The place is cozy and clean and has everything you need. Would definitely stay again with our kids and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Santos/Brown get away

Great vacation, nicely spacious cottage with private beach. Would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia L.

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

Amazing Cottage Experience

Great property with lots to do for adults and kids. Property around and inside the cottage was very clean and included many amenities so we didn’t have to pack as much. Friendly neighbours. Already planning our next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

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

We have five senior ladies in our group and each and everyone of us totally enjoyed the cottage.

This is the second time that we have stayed at this cottage and will return again next year. The cottage is spacious and well loved. The owner was very quick to help and offer suggestions when we had issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Short stay

Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

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

Relaxation on Lake Erie

Spacious home supplied with all necessities. Beautiful view of the Lake. Three large, comfortable bedrooms and two big bathrooms. Nice yard, deck and beach access.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Annual cottage trip

Honestly this was by far the best cottage vacation we have had. Everything was perfect the space the cleanliness the little extra things like having books and puzzles and games. We had kids staying from all ages and we all had an amazing time. The owners are awesome and friendly I would definitely be coming back and would absolutely recommend it to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret (Peg) J.

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

A long weekend getaway

Our stay was a lovely change of pace amidst a very busy year. We relaxed to the crashing of waves for a few days. We found the cottage clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Memory making family time!

Lovely spot to (re)introduce my children and grandchildren to my southern Ontario family. The house, the beach, the whole cottage life was enjoyed by everyone. New memories were !
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carl & Beverly

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Languages:

English