Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada

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Luxurious cottage getaway nestled in nature.

Spacious private backyard for family entertainment.

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Bluewater, ON

Grand Bend’s Beach House Observation Deck
‪10 min drive‬
Grand Bend Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Huron Country Playhouse
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Birdsong Suite

1 Queen Bed

Hummingbird Suite

1 Single Bed

Oriole Suite

1 Double Bed

Robin Suite

1 Double Bed

Scarlet Suite

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom - Basement

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom - Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the spacious grounds and luxurious open concept beach vacation home. Relax or entertain in the two fully contained levels - sleeps 10-12 comfortably - perfect for two families or a corporate retreat. Enjoy tranquil mornings, peace, quiet and the natural surroundings or an open private space to gather with family and friends. Awake to the warm sunrise while you relax with your morning coffee on the front covered tropical patio. Indulge with an afternoon cocktail on the sunny back deck or BBQ in the cozy picnic area nestled in the trees. In the evenings, catch the beautiful orange and red sunsets during a walk along the private beaches, just a few minutes drive from the cottage. At night, gather to roast marshmallows on the backyard fire pit while you watch the fireflies light up the grounds. Just minutes from scenic hiking trails, fishing, golf courses, charming restaurants and picturesque shops in Bayfield or the night life in Grand Bend.

The price for weekly rental is $2,800 during peak season June - August, $2,000 from September - May. The rental period is from Friday 5 PM to Friday 12:00 Noon. Victoria and Labour Day weekend $2,800.

Bed Sizes - 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds, 1 Double Sofabed, 1 Double Futon, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Set Twin Bunk Beds.

Note: Linens not included in the rental. Additional charge of $200 - please arrange with property manager in advance.

Sorry, no pets allowed.

Our cottage rules: primary renter must be 30 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, no pets. Cottage bookings for families only. A damage deposit is required upon booking for $1000. Instructions to follow. We have an approval process - please inquire first.

The property is protected by security devices outside the house for your safety.

Property manager

Birdsong Cottage & Retreat

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Child friendly space for outdoor play.

Events

No events allowed

All guests must be registered to use property.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking within 25ft of the cottage. Thank-you!

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

Note from host: All guests must be registered to use property.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bluewater

Located in Bluewater, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Grand Bend Beach. 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 Huron Country Playhouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bluewater, ON

What's nearby

Grand Bend Farmers' Market - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
Grand Bend’s Beach House Observation Deck - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
Grand Bend Beach - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
Grand Bend Motorplex - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
Huron Country Playhouse - 13 min drive - 11.7 km

Restaurants

‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
‪Willie’s Beach Bar - ‬10 min drive
‪Growling Gator Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪White Squirrel Golf Club & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪The Lake Hound - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Huron and within 6 miles (10 km) of Grand Bend Beach and Grand Bend Farmers' Market. Grand Bend Marina and Grand Bend’s Beach House Observation Deck are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

29 July 2024

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

Family Time

The Atkins cottage was everything we hoped for. The property and cottage were clean and well stocked with items that we needed daily. We came with a group of 11 and had lots of room. The large outdoor table and chairs served us well at meal time. The volley ball net and firepit were well used by us. The beach was a short 5 minute walk and the 75 steps leading to the beach kept us all in good shape :) We were 10 minutes from Grand Bend and 25 minutes from Goderich...both great places to visit. We would highly recommend this cottage!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

17 July 2024

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

Another great stay at Birdsong!

We just stayed for the second year at Birdsong Cottage in Grand Bend. Had a great time, cottage is beautiful. Lots of space for the 8 of us to relax. Very quiet and just far enough away from the partying downtown. Everything was great and we enjoyed our week. Look forward to staying there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

15 July 2023

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

Great Stay at Birdsong

This is a very beautiful well maintained cottage inside and out. Lots of room for the 9 of us to either spend time together or find a quiet spot on your own. Huge, very private, property allows many options to spend time outdoors and enjoy the nature on the property. This cottage is a short drive from the much louder downtown area of Grand Bend to allow trips to the action but be far enough away to enjoy the quiet otherwise. Would absolutely return to this cottage next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jenn D., Canada

13 Aug 2022

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

Chilling at Birdsong

What a lovely property! So tastefully decorated and very spacious, more than enough for 2 families to enjoy. Located in a great little neighbourhood ~ although no direct access to the beach, this cottage is close to Grand Bend and a short drive to Ipperwash Beach too. Joanne & Paul were very responsive and wonderful to deal with. The Birdsong is relaxing and has all the comforts of home plus! Had a truly great time and would definitely recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine P.

30 July 2022

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

Great family get away

The house was very clean, spacious and a good fit for our group of 12. The hosts were quick to respond to questions and the house was well equipped for everything we needed (kitchen was well equipped for cooking, BBQ-ing, board games, extra blankets, etc). There was lots of seating for everyone, indoors and outdoors and the fire pit, volleyball/badminton net was fun too! We would highly recommend this property for any group looking to relax and get away!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

22 July 2022

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

This is a top notch cottage/home with everything you need to enjoy your vacation. The home and property have been beautifully maintained. We enjoyed dining al fresco, watercolour painting and listening to the birds over by the large wooden table in the shade. The kids enjoyed playing badminton and roasting marshmallows around the fire.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina C.

15 July 2022

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

Beautiful Property

A spacious, well equipped and well organized cottage. We were very pleased with the cleanliness inside. The backyard was beautiful and thoroughly enjoyed by our family. Catching fire flies at night and making s’mores by the fire was a memorable experience. Property owners left us a beautiful care package and farm fresh eggs in the fridge! Thank you so very much!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S., Middle Town Toronto

16 Aug 2021

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

Spacious, clean, comfortable cottage in a great location.

Really enjoyed our stay at Joanne & Paul’s cottage. Cottage is really nice and spacious and located in a private area. Very quiet and peaceful area. Lot’s of space inside and outside. Clean and well kept interior, much nicer than pictures, pictures does not justify the spaciousness and well stocked it is. Had all the essential of home and more. Great location to beach, parks and great places to eat. Joanne & Paul were wonderful host who provided great information and advise around the area. Looking forward to going back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew g.

12 July 2021

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

Amazing cottage that had everything we needed. Lots of space for two families.

We loved this cottage. It not only had two distinct living areas, which was great for a vacation with another family, but it also had everything that you could need for kitchen amenities and an awesome yard. The house was spotless and everything was well cared for. We mostly went to Ipperwash beach, which was about 25 mins away, during our stay because it was very large, had pristine soft sand and the water stayed shallow for a very young time. We went to 2 other beaches during our stay which were just up the road but the one was harder to get to, down a very steep hill/stairs, and the other one in St. Joseph had large rocks across the whole bottom and got deeper quicker, these two things made it not an ideal location to swim with young children. The beaches at these two locations were a lot of fun for exploring though. We spent most of our time outside in the very large yard and ate most of our meals, except when it was raining, outside on the deck. The neighbourhood was also a great location for bike riding with the kids and the first two days we must have gone around the block around 40 times because our kids had so much fun. Every time we passed neighbours everyone waved. We are hoping beach access will be available next year to make it easier to take a quick dip in the water. Definitely a 5+ location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenna O., Windsor, Ontario

7 July 2021

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

Wonderful Cottage

My extended family and I enjoyed our stay at this cottage. We loved the playing volleyball in the backyard and spent nights around the bonfire. Both kitchens were fully stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals for our group. A great experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

michelle P.

24 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful home and close to Grand Bend area

Joanne and Paul were very pleasant and always easy to communicate with. My group and I loved our time in their beautiful home. It was very clean and they provided all the amenities that made the stay so comfortable and convenient, from sporting equip/games, outdoor furniture, cleaning products and all the necessities for cookware. Whatever we needed it seemed like they thought it all through and had it readily available for their guests. All the rooms and beds were comfortable and tidy. The outdoor area was where we loved hanging out when the weather was good. Tons of seating and table area were we could BBQ and dine outside. The volleyball net added a lot of entertainment for us as well. The best part of the back yard was the fire pit, spacious opening in the yard where we could sit on comfortable chairs and enjoy the quite environment. The home is very close driving distance to the grocery stores and Grand Bend Beach. We went just when the fall season started so hanging out by the fire pit during the chilly nights were perfect. My friends and I would definitely go back in the summer time because we love the clear waters in Lake Huron and had an amazing experience at the Atkins Beach home.

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10/10 Excellent

11 Aug 2019

Nice place

As advertised. Very spacious, it suited our needs perfectly

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

10 May 2016

Loved all of it.

We loved the space to play family games and enjoyed the space to eat as a group. We had 8 adults and two babies with us. This was the most enjoyable family week so far. The owners were very accommodating. Short drive to downtown Grand Bend. Even the short walk to the water was fine. Beach area was rocky and very hard on the feet. Wearing water shoes would improve the beach adventure. Would recommend this cottage to anyone. Our family just grew some more, so not big enough for us now. Really loved it.

About the host

Hosted by Birdsong Cottage & Retreat

Birdsong Cottage & Retreat

Why they chose this property

Luxury and comfort await you.

What makes this property unique

Large private space with several spaces to gather: the beautiful front covered patio with comfy lounge furniture, the back deck to enjoy the sun and cocktails or in the evening gather for dinner on the side patio nestled in the trees. The property is protected by security devices outside the house for your safety.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Birdsong Suite

Hummingbird Suite

Oriole Suite

Robin Suite

Scarlet Suite

3 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom

Guest Bathroom - Basement

Guest Bathroom - Main

Spaces

About this property