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

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Cozy but modern and unique 2 bedroom + den
Stylish living room with touches of boho and vintage decor.  Queen pullout sofa
Enjoy dining or working here, while taking in the view of the beautiful lake.
Includes blender, bean grinder,waffle maker,  and toaster/airfryer. Seats 4
Queen sized bed with 3 unique bedding options, rotated regularly.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Amherstburg, ON
  • Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Erie Shore Vineyard
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Lake Erie Metropark
    ‪71 min drive‬
  • Windsor, ON (YQG)
    ‪35 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, and features a high level of privacy 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 stove 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 and 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, 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.

Property manager

Essex Region Conservation Authority
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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. Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery and Erie Shore Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Erie and Big Creek Conservation Area. 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 - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Erie Shore Vineyard - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Detroit Windsor Tunnel - 39 min drive - 37.0 km
  • MGM Grand Detroit Casino - 44 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Lake Erie Metropark - 71 min drive - 81.3 km

Getting around

  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Ice Cream - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger Sixty Seven - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Armando's Pizza - ‬17 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

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Peacful place to relax after a busy competitive weekend!!

Beautiful spot to relax and explore nature. The home had plenty of space to accommodate all of us and was a great natural space to explore !!All the amenities that we needed to cook meals at the home and enjoy the beautiful views of the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika V.

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

Great little getawau

Lovely little cottage, in a great location, with beach access, and lots of nature. Overall, a very peaceful setting. The cottage was very cute, modern, clean, and was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. The staff were great, and we hope to return again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

Natasha Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hawk-Watching Weekend

We rented the cottage in order to visit the Hawk Tower in the Essex Cty Conservation Area. It was the perfect convenient location and a cozy place to relax after a day spent outdoors. We'd recommend it to anyone looking for a special way to enjoy the comforts of home in a beautiful natural setting. It was our third visit and we look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New annual tradition for our family

My family had an absolute wonderful weekend at this cottage. We loved it so much we extended our stay once we got there. We hope to make the trip an annual tradition!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Highly Recommend

I would highly recommend this property. There was plenty of room for our family of 4, the amenities were great for our stay, the property had both beach access and access to trails and different places to explore outside. The communication for check in procedures was smooth and we had no issues while on the property. We are looking forward to going back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle N.

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

Great time!

We had a fantastic time at the cottage. Loved the beach and nature walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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

Beautiful, quiet vacation.

Beautiful place to stay, cottage is beautiful, so quiet, lots to see, bike rides, kids found baby turtle, toads, frog, racoons, coyote tracks, cranes, swans. Lots to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

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

Time went by too quickly

This was our second time at the cottage and we are already planning for next year. We especially love how secluded and private the area is. And every morning being able to have coffee while watching bunnies and squirrels and listening to the host of songbirds is so very peaceful and relaxing. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

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

Favourite retreat

This is a gem - I hesitate to review it because I wish it could remain a hidden gem but it is owned by a conservation authority so they deserve all the rental income they can get. That really says it all - a beautifully outfitted cottage in a conservation area on the beach. I breath better as soon as I arrive...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl K.

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

It's a good "cottage" life!

Very pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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

Natasha W.

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

Great stay

Fabulous, clean location with the glorious park to yourself in evenings! The only drawback is the very noisy air-conditioning/furnace system and water tank. But I would return for a third stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

megan M. e.

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

Lovely

We had a lovely time at this beautiful secluded lakeside place. It was so soothing to hear the water as we relaxed. Thank you for making our experience great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

Great, as always

We always love the stay here. Very quiet and beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

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

First visit to holiday beach

Our visit to Holiday Beach cottage was lovely! The beach access, green space and large outdoor deck were just wonderful for our family and kids. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raneem A.

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

Second stay just as wonderful

We love everything about this property! We have been here twice and we have loved it completely. The cottage is perfect - comfy, clean with everything we need. The park is also incredibly beautiful. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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

Susan C.

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

Great spot!

We absolutely love staying here! I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

A great 4 days.

Relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Susan A.

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

Review

Cottage and property beautiful. Very peaceful. The cottage could use some basic supplies such as food wrap, salt and pepper.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

Lauri B.

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

Another wonderful Thanksgiving

This Holiday Beach vacation home is perfect for our entire family to enjoy together. The surrounding nature is beautiful and peaceful and the cottage is cozy and bright. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 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

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Hosted by Essex Region Conservation Authority

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