Large Stunning Cottage - Beach access to beautiful Lake Huron - Central Huron

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9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10255 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Bayfield, ON

Bayfield Community Centre6 min drive
Windmill Lake Wake & Eco Park8 min drive
Pioneer Park26 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement Living Room

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Large Stunning Cottage - Beach access to beautiful Lake Huron

Welcome to Nature's Cottage. Nature's Chalet Style Cedar cottage is a one of a kind.

This Beautiful spacious 2,750 sq ft back lot Cottage has 4 inviting bedrooms as well as a pull out sectional sofa with 2.5 bathrooms and a large chef's kitchen as well as a bar in the basement and an open concept kitchen/living room and dining room.

This beautiful property has 2 separate beach fronts 100 meters either side. 5 minute drive from downtown Bayfield with all the shops and 15 minute drive to Goderich. Enjoy our updated 1200 sq ft deck that wraps around the cottage. Sunroom is also there in case you just want some shade. Or feel free to enjoy the Central Air Conditioning in the house on the really hot days.

Beautiful firepit in back yard after a day in the sun. Sit around a beautiful campfire and listen to your favorite music.

Beautiful custom built dining table fits 10 people, although I only have 8 chairs so the guests are extremely comfortable. The kitchen island located behind the dining table has 4 bar stools that is perfect while cooking or just as an extra place in case you do need to feed more than 10 people.

Free wifi is included in the home.

55" TV in the basement with cable to watch your favorite shows live or on demand.

Tassimo and Kreurig coffee machine is on site.

Games for kids all ages includes: Monopoly, Risk, Settlers of Catan, dominos, cards, magic the gathering, and many more.

Bedroom 1 - Upstairs ensuite with King Size bed, full bath, small seating area.

Bedroom 2 - Main Floor Queen bed with closet, Night Table and dresser.

Bedroom 3 - Main Floor Twin bed on the one wall. Bunk bed with Twin over Twin on the other wall. Closet and drawers in the bunk bed drawers.

Bedroom 4 - Lower level bedroom with Queen Bed and 2 night stands.

Additional pull out sectional sofa is available in the basement in case you need additional room.

Guest will have full and exclusive use of the entire home as well as the front and back yards as well as access to the beach fronts.

House Rules
No smoking
No parties or events
Check in is anytime after 4PM
Check out at 11am

Property manager

George Karaolis

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Greek, Portuguese

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Very kid friendly. Gated yard. Toys for 3-10yrs

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

House trained pets only -Additional $150 fee added

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside. $500 penalty for cleaning

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Central Huron

Located in Central Huron, this cottage is on the beach. The Livery Theatre and Reuben R. Sallows Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Huron County Museum and Huron Historic Gaol. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bayfield, ON

What's nearby

Bayfield Community Centre - 6 min drive
Huron County Library - 6 min drive
Windmill Lake Wake & Eco Park - 8 min drive
Cove Beach - 19 min drive
Pioneer Park - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bayfield Berry Farm - ‬5 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
‪Bayfield Brewing Company & Public House - ‬25 min drive
‪Albion Hotel - ‬25 min drive
‪The Docks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Stunning Cottage - Beach access to beautiful Lake Huron pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Large Stunning Cottage - Beach access to beautiful Lake Huron ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Stunning Cottage - Beach access to beautiful Lake Huron ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large Stunning Cottage - Beach access to beautiful Lake Huron located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Huron and within 6 miles (10 km) of Huron County Library and Bayfield Community Centre. Windmill Lake Wake & Eco Park and The Livery Theatre are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dee H.

11 Sept 2023

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

My Bulldog Gives 5 Stars!

This property is a dog owners dream! Huge fenced backyard so you don't have to have your pup on leash all the time and we had access to a private beach which my bulldog loved. We used the beach daily and never ran into another person on it. The town of Bayfield has water bowls for dogs outside most shops and again our bulldog was welcome most places in town. All of this made vacationing with our dog really easy - which was initially a worry of ours when booking time away from home.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

clarice

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Absolutely loved our stay here. A lovely place to have a group getaway. The location itself was peaceful and quiet. The views of the sunset were beyond stunning. Would def come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gratiana W.

26 Aug 2023

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

Great cottage!

Well-equipped with lots of space and lovely view.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

24 Aug 2023

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

Our long-delayed trip with kids & grandkids

We had a good time, in part because the weather was excellent and we could be outside a lot. But inside was good too. We'd suggest that the owner put curtains over the French doors on the loft level, both for privacy and to keep sunny days from heating that bedroom up. But overall it was an excellent rental, and we'd be happy to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Bibi R.

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful home

Property was clean and had all the necessary amenities. Huge fenced yard was perfect for the dog and two little kids to run around. The beach is accessible by 104 steps. Was not realistic for the little kids or the dog or for fishing. If you want a quiet get away, this home is perfect

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gus P.

29 July 2023

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

Great cottage

Place was very clean and spacious. George was very responsive and we really enjoyed our time.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

25 July 2023

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

The Perfect Cottage

We had a great time! I highly recommend and hope to be able to go back soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

11 July 2023

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

Beautiful home

Family time was so great. Under one roof and beautiful kitchen to help facilitate conversation while cooking.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

5 July 2023

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

Great Cottage

The property was very nice, with lots of yard and deck space to lounge outdoors. Nice and close to the lake. The cottage is spacious and well kept.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Della R.

23 June 2023

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

Sister Getaway

This is a lovely property. It is accurately represented in the VROB listing. Property is a large corner lot with lots of fully fenced outdoor space.Lots of space inside as well, lovely screened porch in the back. We made use of the screen porch a lot. The living room area is quite warm in the afternoon and early evenings with the large windows at the front offering a lovely view, but also allowing unrestricted sunshine into the room. Dining table is beautiful and can seat 8 people comfortably. The cleaning personnel are very conscientious and thorough. The host George was immediately available and ready to go above and beyond to mitigate problems that arose with the BBQ. Thanks George. We had a very relaxing, quiet stay, watching birds and chipmunks, deer and rabbits. Great central location for short day trips. We will definitely book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne Nicole R.

15 June 2023

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

Wedding Weekend

Perfect location and venue for my family. We had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

11 June 2023

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

Girls Getaway

Perfect place to relax and unwind.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

23 May 2023

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

Family stay

We enjoyed the house near Bayfield! The completely fenced in backyard was amazing for our dog and 2 year old son. The layout of the house was spacious for him to play and he really enjoyed the toys provided. Both sets of grandparents and ourselves had room at the dinner table and large kitchen. A/C was great, 3 bathrooms ensures everyone had access and the bath tub upstairs was great for our son. We were very pleased there was a toddler appropriate room with toddler beds. Everyone enjoyed soaking up sun on the deck. The street is quiet and our son went up and down it with his bicycle. It was nice to see the water and check out the beach but it wasn’t quite safe enough for our son, a fair amount of stairs and rocks. And we were unsure if we could use other parts of the beach depending on if it was the neighbours property. However Goderich is nearby (20min) with lots of beaches and amazing playgrounds. There are many playgrounds in the area and a couple museums he would have enjoyed if we had more time. We also visited River Road Brewery 5min away that had farm animals, live music and beer! So there is plenty to do in the area. As long as you’re willing to drive 5-20min to check out beaches, trails, and shops you’re all set as the neighbourhood is very small, friendly and quiet, down the road is a highway, so when I tried jogging locally with my dog there wasn’t many options but I should have just popped in the car and went somewhere else. Overall very happy with our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Paul D.

28 Oct 2022

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

Great Gettaway

Loved it. Beautiful home with a great view of Lake Huron and the fall colours. Perfect for a large family gathering.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin z.

7 Sept 2022

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

I like this cottage

The house is very clean and big for my families gathering. We had very enjoyable getaway there. Thanks host, George.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Kaitlin S.

16 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful Area!

This was a beautiful cottage filled with a lot of amenities and great access to the beautiful waterfront! We had a great time here. The place could benefit from having a centralized book with instructions, directions to the beach, and rules as we found it hard to gather information quite often. This meant we were messaging the host, who was sometimes hard to reach, more often than we would have liked. There was also conflicting information given to us on the website and other portals. The cleaners were also still working while we were trying to check in to the property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dane M.

5 June 2022

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

Natures cottage

Great place will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

31 May 2022

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

Amazing property, newer access to the beach with stairs and railings made it easy to get to water!

George has a beautiful cottage property with gorgeous views of Lake Huron. Very clean and looked to be recently updated, lots of seating and bed accommodations for our party of 10, seniors and children mixed. Thank you George!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Leamington Ontario

23 Oct 2021

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

Fall Get Away ~ Enjoyed!

Lovely area and so enjoyed the quiet neighbourhood with a beautiful yard ... trees and extraordinary deck with screened in area . The host was exceptional in addressing any concerns we had. Very spacious with lovely natural light throughout the main floor. We enjoyed the large kitchen area for cooking and the proximity to Bayfield made shopping a joy. Thank-you George for a great get away!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

23 Sept 2021

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

End of summer retreat

Lots of space for four couples to enjoy. Some liked the baseball games on television and some played crib in the screened in porch. Ample room in kitchen for people to help prepare food and nice to have two refridgerators for all the food. The beach was good and easy to get to. Lots of room at the diningroom table. We enjoyed all of our meals together there. Would be nice to have one big tree removed for better view of lake. Nice quiet road and private yard to enjoy.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Berne and Doris M.

23 Aug 2021

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

A great vacation!

Our family had a GREAT week, and we enjoyed the sunroom, the open space of the living/dining/kitchen area, and the back yard with the firepit and run for our pets!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian E. E., Mississauga ont

17 Aug 2021

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

Perfect

We were celebrating our 50th anniversary with family. George even sent over an ice cream cake. Thanks George

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kitty N.

3 Aug 2021

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

Perfect rustic getaway for a group of friends

We had a great time cooking in the large kitchen and sitting in the lanai enjoying meals. That second fridge in the basement was great for holding leftovers! Trekking to the beach was fun with our floaties and beach bags...the beach is natural and pretty private. Locals here were friendly about sharing their rustic beach. Evenings under the starts at the fire pit: perfect way to end a day after frolicking in the waves. Walking down to the beach for sunsets was magic too. Ontario is so lucky to have the coast of Lake Huron. A great stay for a group of friends. Thank you:)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

sheila t.

18 July 2021

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

Nature’s cottage

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Nature’s cottage. The cottage is great! It is spacious and the kitchen is stocked with everything we needed to prepare big family meals. We loved the big wraparound deck with tons of comfortable seating where we spent a lot of time. It was perfect for a family vacation! We loved the beautiful trees and the birds. The neighbourhood is quiet and lovely.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

8 July 2021

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

Gorgeous home, outdoor space is perfect for all activities rain or shine.

We had a lovely time on this property, close to Bayfield village and all its amenities yet private. The windows and tall ceilings allow you to enjoy the beautiful surroundings from every angle. George was incredibly helpful and accommodating. A wonderful way to kick off the summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by George Karaolis

I grew up in Waterloo, Ontario. When I was in my 20's I moved to Toronto for 8 years. Some people enjoy the city and go go go. My vacations used to consist of Las Vegas, New York, Mexico and Niagara falls in between. I moved back to Waterloo in my late 20's and I met my beautiful wife who introduced me to Bayfield in my 30's.
My wife has been coming to Bayfield for over 40 years. We purchased a trailer and spent every single weekend in the summer here. We love the beautiful scenery and the Nature Bayfield has to offer with the beautiful lake and the most stunning sunset this country. Bayfield also has beautiful boutique shops in downtown Bayfield and all the nice restaurants and local attractions, I am still learning that there is so much to do here that I have not even taken advantage of.

Why they chose this property

We decided to give back and let people experience the things life has to offer which is just over an hour from my hometown in Waterloo. We recently purchased this property and decided to undergo renovations prior to renting it out for the season. We have changed the floor in the Great Room as well as the 3 of the 4 bedrooms. With my 2 small beautiful children, we designed this place so we can use it for our enjoyment. Therefore, my home is your home. I am very neat and tidy and clean, so my commitment to you is you are walking in to a cottage with the feel of a home. I would never want my kids playing in a place that is not clean at all times.

I know a lot of people purchase used furniture since it is just a cottage and no need to spend money. That is not our mentality. We decided to refurnish the entire house:

Ensuite Bedroom #1- Brand new King Size Bed with 2 night tables.
Main Floor Bedroom #2 - Brand new Bunk Beds (for people less than 125 pounds please) with a pull out bed at the bottom of the bunk bed for smaller kids. As well as a new Twin bed.
Main Floor Bedroom #3 - Brand new Queen bed with Dresser and night table
Basement Bedroom #4 - Brand new Queen bed with 2 night stands.

In addition, to the new bedroom sets, there is a beautiful wood dining table that fits 8 comfortably with 8 new designer chairs. It can easily fit 2 more without worrying about space. If the 10 at the table will not suffice, there is also an island between the kitchen and the dining room which can accommodate a few more.

We also decided to furnish this place with a new Sofa and 2 chairs in the open concept Great Room.

There is an additional sectional sofa in the basement which also has a pull out double bed.

The backyard has a beautiful fire pit so you can enjoy this half acre lot day or night.

What makes this property unique

Huge property.
2nd row chalet style cedar home, custom built.
French doors and balcony overlooking the great room.
Fenced yard for privacy.
Beautiful patio that wraps around 3 sides of the house (Front, side, back).
Just steps from 2 separate beach access points to beautiful lake huron with sandy beach.