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The NEST-an upscale beach cottage in Holiday Beach Conservation Area

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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The wide sandy beach is only a few steps away from this inviting outdoor space.
Picking the best seat is going to be a tough choice.  Seats 20+ for small events
Will this be your favourite spot to view the lake or to have a glass of wine?
Enjoy the dining area, accessed directly from the kitchen.
Firepit with seating is a few steps away.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Amherstburg, ON
  • Place, Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bird Island
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Malden National Historic Site
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Windsor, ON (YQG)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Large Single Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Large Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

The NEST-an upscale beach cottage in Holiday Beach Conservation Area

Recently renovated to provide an upscale and memorable experience with the outdoor deck getting its makeover in May 2025. Our cottage is exquisitely designed for couples, girlfriend weekends or families. This property is the only cottage within the Conservation Area, with no adjacent lodgings as well as direct access to a wide sandy (shared) park beach. The modern design is optimal for two adults and up to four children, or 5-6 adults, and has a beautiful outdoor living space (May 2025) with gas barbecue, covered (May 2025) eating area, conversation area and nearby fire pit. The interior includes modern conveniences such as a smart television and a full-size gas range and fridge. Luxurious bedding is provided for adults and fun kid-friendly bedding is available for our younger guests. Girlfriend groups will appreciate the Tommy Bahama all-cotton bedding and spa towels. We only use cotton bedding for adult bedding setups. Beach towels are provided at one per guest.

The cottage now includes pantry items such as spices, oil and vinegars, coffee (and bean grinder), tea, pancake mix and syrup. We do stock the fridge with ketchup and mustard. These items are provided for convenience and are not refreshed until supply is exhausted. Use to your own comfort level, property host accepts no product liability.

Located in the heart of a mature Carolinian forest, this waterfront cottage at Holiday Beach Conservation Area is steps away from Lake Erie's sandy beach, with breathtaking views. Holiday Beach is globally recognized as an important bird area. Other park amenities include walking trails, boardwalks, a fishing pond, a 40 foot viewing tower overlooking the Big Creek wetland and large picnic areas. The park is conveniently located close to splash pads, mini golf, wineries, historic sites and many restaurants.

Refer to the cancellation policy as well as House Rules for more information regarding bookings. As this property is owned by a government agency, it must have strict guidelines regarding damages, unauthorized late departures and violations of the rental agreement. A $300 deposit is payable directly to the property host, that is refundable within 48 hours of departure, pending property inspection/condition and confirmation of adherence to the rental agreement. Please do not book if you cannot abide by the house rules and the terms of the agreement.

Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties and no pets. Please see Policies section for more house rules and rental agreement.

Small events may be approved and additional fees apply. Early and late check outs might be accommodated, for an additional fee, depending on park staff availability.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The cottage does not have a high chair or crib.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The Conservation Authority strictly enforces the rental agreement. Small events may be allowed with an approved permit and fee paid directly to ERCA.
A $300 deposit is payable directly to the host to cover damages, theft, excessive cleaning, unauthorized late checkouts, and exceeding # of guests.
Late departure fees: Morning Departure Times 11:05 – 11:15 $25 11:16-11:30 $50 11:31-12:00 $75 12:01-12:30 $100 12:30-1:00 $200 After 1pm $300

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Amherstburg

Located in Amherstburg, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Big Creek Conservation Area, while Gibraltar Historical Museum and Trenton Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Amherstburg, ON

What's nearby

  • Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Bird Island - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Fort Malden National Historic Site - 18 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Huntington Place - 42 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Detroit Windsor Tunnel - 43 min drive - 47.5 km

Getting around

  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The O - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Godfather's Pizza - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Beavertails - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The NEST-an upscale beach cottage in Holiday Beach Conservation Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The NEST-an upscale beach cottage in Holiday Beach Conservation Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The NEST-an upscale beach cottage in Holiday Beach Conservation Area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The NEST-an upscale beach cottage in Holiday Beach Conservation Area located?

This Amherstburg cottage is on the beach, 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Lake Erie, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Big Creek Conservation Area and Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery. Bailey's Beach and White Sands are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kendrah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was lovely and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed & Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked cottage inside and outside, very comfortable in an amazing setting - peaceful, quiet, listened to the wildlife.The beach, hawk tower, trails, marsh, and so many trees made this stay very enjoyable.We loved the patio - grilling outside with family, eating at the outdoor gazebo. Thank you Holiday Beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

S P.

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

Beautiful inside and out

Check-in was super easy, all info supplied in an email before our stay. Kitchen is fully stocked with plates, glasses, all utensils, pots - everything we needed! Will book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Nice place

Nice place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Amazing get away

A beautiful get away in nature. The cottage is amazing and incredibly comfortable and the view from the deck is amazing. It's like you've rented an entire park for a get-away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Great weekend getaway!

The cottage was super clean and came with everything we needed for a fun weekend with our kids. Great location, easy to find, even better than in the photos!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Awesome

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raneem A.

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

Fantastic!

We loved everything about our stay! The place is beautiful and it has everything we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor D.

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

Perfect

Perfect but pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hidden Retreat

Relaxing and comfortable. Had a great time even though the weather wasn't co-operating. Lots to do and beach is just a few steps away. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey c.

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

Our second time and wont be our last

A great property, spacious, peaceful, on the water. Our second time and wont be our last
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

A great winter get away

This is the third time I have rented in the winter. Love the quiet and the changing look of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Nice getaway

Property was excellent. Nice and private. Very child friendly. Lots to do with the family within 15-20 min drive. Great for nature lovers!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

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

Great family spot!

Fantastic rental that is fully stocked with many things that you need. We brought our own wood, dishwasher detergent, spices, etc but the place was equipped with all these things. Our kids had a great time as there’s a big grassy area to play, lots of kid friendly trails and the beach!We did restart the internet a couple times, but it didn’t really seem to work, very spotty. I’m sure we could have messaged someone, but it wasn’t a priority. Just wanted to say that in case you are planning to work from the cottage, you may struggle with the wifi.We would highly recommend this with your family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy H.

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

We Loved It!

Tastefully but practically decorated. We all had our own level of privacy due to the layout. Loved the secluded site. Central air and a dishwasher were a bonus that we have never before enjoyed at any of our previous cottages. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

March break cabin chill

My family of 6 stayed here over the weekend and really enjoyed it!! Place comes with everything u could need for the weekend,, the indoor fireplace was pretty cool for the kids to see,, its not real flames so the kids can walk up and look without worry,, Also it is located right in the heart of holiday beach so no need to drive anywhere once you get there.. My little ones enjoyed this experience more than all the big water parks. Just nice to be outside and walk the beach and they felt it too we will be looking forward to returning this year a few times!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph O.

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

Excellent property

We enjoyed the stay immensely. Recommend it highly. Do not expect to find any food stuffs or spices in the kitchen. We were surprised that even salt and pepper were absent. Bring EVERYTHING you need and have a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is magical. We have stayed here twice and plan to again many times. It’s an also great place to launch kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our experience was absolutely 5 star!!The cottage was cleaner than an operating room in a hospital. The comfort was 10 out of 10. Everything we needed was stocked and supplied. The property was outstanding with serene tranquility and privacy. We had it all!We are definitely going to do it again Awesome thank you to Lisa with ERCA.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The weather was perfect. The kitchen was well equipped. The beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed the open concept living area. My favourite was the deck. We did water colour painting, and enjoyed the comfortable seating. There was so much to see. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is lovely and very clean. The setting is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a great location. The cottage was very clean and had everything possible to make our stay comfortable and memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 3rd year coming here and again not disappointed. We absolutely love the peacefulness and seclusion that this cottage affords. Lots of different wildlife to see while enjoying our morning coffees - rabbits, chipmunks, fox, toads, lots of birds and butterflies. The sun shelters on the deck enabled us to have all of our meals outdoors. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shanna Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Outside space was beautiful but noisy on the long weekend and "private" meant people still accessed the driveway with a 'no entry' sign or walked across the property line with dogs, etc. to access the cottages next door. Wee paid a lot for 'lake front property with beach front access' and the lake had a warning due to high levels of bacteria and we couldn't enjoy the beach. Always it's a gamble with little kids when you book, but I'd suggest checking the water reports before confirming your stay. Also, the write up says 'up-scale' beach cottage but everyone's standards are different. Overall, we made the most out of it and enjoyed the fire pit, comfy deck chairs, and surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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