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By The Bay Cottages- "Bayside Retreat"

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Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Dock
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

By The Bay Cottages- "Bayside Retreat"

Welcome to By-the-Bay Cottages!

We are located in the beautiful, historic, pastoral, serene setting of Black River, South Marysburgh, Prince Edward County, approximately 14 km SE of Picton.

Drive down Morrison Point Road past historic farms, grazing sheep, horses and goats, 200 year old stone walls, the amazing Vicki's Veggies, honey and farm fresh egg stands to reach 78 Wilolea Lane.

Our cottages face directly on to Smith's Bay, just in off Lake Ontario.

You will experience beautiful sunrises, glistening blue waters, be entertained daily by swans, ducks and an array of birds and wildlife, and relax nightly under dark, starry skies by your own private campfire.

This is the perfect setting to rent your own cottage, or arrange a family reunion and rent all 3.

This housekeeping cottage, "Bayside Retreat", has 3 good size bedrooms, ( 1 Queen, 1 Double and 2 Singles), all with pillows, pillow case covers, mattress pad covers and light weight summer comforters. "You supply your own sheets and towels"


Fully equipped kitchen ...including refrigerator, stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, coffee filters, dishes, pots, pans, cutlery, garbage bags and dish soap.
3 good size bedrooms, all with pillows, pillow covers, mattress pad covers and lightweight "summer comforters"
4 piece bathroom
Electric heat
Ceiling fan, extra table fan in master bedroom. No A/C, just lovely lake breezes
Colour TV, for local channels only, with DVD Player, Radio with CD player
Large deck attached to front of each cottage, facing waterfront, with patio table and chairs
Gas BBQ - propane tank, propane supplied
Picnic table and 4 Adirondack style chairs
Private campfire area for each cottage overlooking waterfront. We do not supply firewood. It can be purchased in town.
Basketball net, swing set
Large Dock (you may tie up your own boat, no extra charge)

2 parking spaces per cottage

This reservation has a Firm cancellation policy.

A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 60 days before check-in.
A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 30 to 59 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 30 days prior to check-in.

Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, maximum 6 per cottage, (no exceptions), no smoking inside, no parties or events.

No Fireworks/ No Camping, Tents or Trailers Allowed.

Maximum 2 dogs per cottage. $10.00 per day , per pet.
Owners must bring pet dishes, blankets and beds. Dogs are NOT allowed on furniture. Dogs must be on leash when outside. Owners must clean up after their pets.

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About the area

Milford

Located in Prince Edward, this cottage is on the waterfront. Regent Theatre and Old Hay Bay Church National Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mariners Park Museum and County Youth Park. Base31 and Baxter Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Prince Edward, ON

What's nearby

  • Mariners Park Museum - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Waupoos Winery - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • County Cider Company - 19 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park - 19 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Picton Harbour - 19 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Napanee Station - 53 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The County Cider Co - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Waupoos Estates & Winery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Devil's Wishbone Winery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Waupoos Pub Market and Eatery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lake on the Mountain resort - ‬19 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jassie B.

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

Relaxing long weekend getaway

We had a fantastic long weekend getaway at this charming cottage by the lake in Prince Edward County. The cottage was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Its lakeside location provided a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, perfect for unwinding, yet it was conveniently just a few minutes' drive from downtown Picton, where we could easily find restaurants and shops, and also a short drive from wineries. The hosts were incredibly kind and responsive, and made my birthday weekend extra special.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2024
Thank you so much Jessie! We hope that we can host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen A.

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

Overdue Girls Night Extended

Our Labour day long weekend here was lovely. Very welcoming cottage and easy to get to. Great amenities nearby as well for all the things you might need last minute like water for drinking. Judy was a sublime host and made our stay here splendid. Nice get together with old friends that was so special and wonderful to feel at peace by the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2022
Hi Kristen, Many Thanks for the wonderful review. We are delighted that our cottage met your expectations. Hopefully you will return another time. Judy
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

A bullseye!

This cottage is everything we wanted. Clean, beautiful view and very well maintained. Judy was responsive and personable. Look no further!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Arunna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very nice. Everything was clean (a bit buggy in the cottage), but still comfortable. They do have bug catchers, and it is surrounded by nature so the bugs are to be expected.It wasn’t as private as I thought it would be, there were two cottages right next to us and we shared a dock. So it was a bit trafficky that way. If you are looking for a more isolated experience this cottage is not for you.DT and wineries were pretty close 20-40min, so that was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

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

getaway for long-time friends

We had a lovely weekend at Bayside. Judy is friendly and responsive and the location is gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

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

Great Judy was excellent .We would love yo stay a week in june

do you have any weeks in june available ?
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Hi Mike, Thank you for the wonderful review, greatly appreciated! I have one week open in June, June 18 to the 25, in the middle cottage # 78 C. Hopefully that will work for you. Cheers!
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

We loved By the Bay Cottages!

My family and I just spent a week at cottage B of By the Bay Cottages and we loved it! The owners, Judy and Jim, were incredibly friendly and made themselves available if we needed anything during our stay. The cottage was very clean, well-stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen, comfortable and cozy. The waterfront location is beautiful! My kids loved playing on the property with either the basketball hoop, swing set, in the sand, or just in and around the trees. They especially loved being able to swim right from the dock. The cottages are located perfectly in Prince Edward County, with anything we needed just a short drive away. We would recommend this place to anyone and hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2025
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure hosting you. We hope to see you again in the future. J
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