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Luxury Riverside Cottage - Come and enjoy our Shack on the River!

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Beach
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Riverside Cottage - Come and enjoy our Shack on the River!

This stunning luxury cottage is located on the Ausable River at the mouth of Lake Huron in the beach town Port Franks. It is in the perfect location to view the most spectacular sunsets in Canada, kayak down the river, fish on the river, view the many birds and wildlife on the river, enjoy the sandy beach plus there are trails for hiking and biking. It is the ideal spot to make amazing memories for years to come.

The year-round cottage is truly gorgeous. It is a two-storey open concept with floor to ceiling windows allowing an abundance of natural light. It comes with a fully equipped kitchen, sleeps 7 guests in beds, large master bedroom with a balcony and a luxurious ensuite bathroom, outside patio deck with a fire pit and BBQ. And for cool nights a gas fireplace in the family room. There are four kayaks and (occasionally one canoe) available for your use.

You will find Port Franks to be a charming community with hiking and biking trails, huge sand dune to conquer, a community centre with a play ground and tennis court. Lake Huron boasts glorious sandy beaches with warm shallow waters perfect for families with children. And, if you want more adventure, you can always drive the 15 minutes down the road to Grand Bend boulevard and beach.

We all need something to make life interesting, engaging and enjoyable. Welcome to our Riverside Shack. Should you decide to stay we truly hope that it will be a BLESSING to you and bring a slice of JOY and BEAUTY into your life.

Please NOTE:
Access by Owner - The Owner reserves the right to access the outside property, dock/boating area at any time, without notice.
Sleeping Arrangements - It is important to note that it is a tight fit with 9 guests in this cottage. There is a pull-out sofa in the family room for (potentially) two guests but the mattress is not very comfortable for more than a 1- or 2-night use.

Property manager

Margo Visser-DeVuono

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Port Franks, ON

What's nearby

  • Pinery Provincial Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sand Hills Golf Resort - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Grand Bend Beach - 20 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Grand Bend’s Beach House Observation Deck - 20 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Grand Bend Motorplex - 23 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grog's Pub and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ipperwash Beach Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Midori Sushi - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪C J's Sunrise Bakery & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Grogs - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Riverside Cottage - Come and enjoy our Shack on the River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Luxury Riverside Cottage - Come and enjoy our Shack on the River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Pinery Provincial Park. Sand Hills Golf Resort is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Luxury Riverside Cottage - Come and enjoy our Shack on the River! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside cottage
Excellent cottage. Everything as you see no surprises. Hosts were awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
September Weekend
The "Shack" was perfect for our group of 5. Thweather was more weather was
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
This was a beautiful cottage on the canal that we all found so peaceful and comfortable. The interior of the cottage was very sheik and clean. Lots of space for the 7 of us to stay for a week. Close jaunt to the beach or we could lounge beside the canal on the large deck and enjoy the boats passing by. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you riverside shack!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
Great cottage with all the amenities. Margo and her husband were very helpful and kind. We appreciated the two seater kayak so we could get out into the water as a whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with great views
My family and I recently stayed and loved the house. The views were great and we wished we could have had a few more days to really enjoy the water. Margo was a great communicator and even mailed an item left behind. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We had a great stay at this cottage on the river. We enjoyed the large kitchen and were able to cook an entire thanksgiving dinner for the five us there. We enjoyed walks down to the beach, sitting on the dock in the sun, and hiking in the nearby trails. The cottage was clean , the beds were comfy and it was a great place to relax and watch the sunset with a glass of wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing View
Loved it there and hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelly d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place and location
The sunset and the view are amazing, the kayaks very entertaining, and the host extremely welcoming, flexible and helpful. The kids had a lot of fun fishing, swimming and kayaking. The cottage is beautiful and has almost everything you can think of in case you forget something. We only spent 4 days there but we will be coming back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family week away
The property and amenities were great overall. The owners were amazing in all aspects and very responsive. The area is a little tough with young ones as the water was very dirty and a lot of passing boats close by which we didn’t realize. After talking to neighbours it sounds like the water was so poor because of all the rain this season. We also woke up one morning and the outside of the home was swarmed with mayflies which the owners did mention when we arrived and said it was unlikely to happen but unfortunately it did. Otherwise the home was as picture and clean with very comfy beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek H., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary week vacation
We had the best time at this Riverside Cottage, it's in a great location and has absolutely everything you may need! We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling Reunion
My sisters all enjoy paddle boarding so along with the kayaks, it made for a perfect time together. Margo was terrific to deal with... the property is a true gem. Thank you for a great place to make new memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

judith a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and views and very well equipped
A very good place for a family vacation …we loved the kayaking and outdoor space as well as the beautifully kept cottage and all of its amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danya C., Richmond Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
My family and I greatly enjoyed our stay at this property. Margo was very accommodating. The property was as described and had a beautiful view of the water. We enjoyed the private beach nearby and Grand Bend Beach about 10-15 minute drive from the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect weekend getaway
Margo's cottage was the perfect place to spend a holiday weekend with friends. The space was clean and slept 6 ppl (3 couples) comfortably. We spent most of our time out back playing lawn games and grilling on the porch. Margo was kind enough to let us use their kayak's which provided a great way to access the beach fronts on Lake Huron. The sunsets were stunning! Can't recommend this place enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margreat H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply amazing!
Wow! What a gem to find! The property surpassed our expectations and far outweighed the description and photo’s. An idyllic retreat, beautifully situated right on the lake with the added bonus of the kayak’s - which kept our two teens entertained. They absolutely loved being on the lake as the sun was setting - memories they will hopefully treasure forever. The property itself was very clean and the beds! Oh so comfortable. Margo herself didn’t disappoint, she was as lovely as I had hoped from her email communication and was very helpful throughout our stay. I would highly recommend this accommodation and will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
This cottage was everything it looked like in the pictures! Fantastic location and beautiful cottage. The hosts were very accommodating and helpful. We were already talking about booking for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mari Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property and location.
This property is incredibly clean and accommodated our family of 7 easily. All the amenities were modern and the layout of drawers and cupboards intuitive. The proximity to the magnificent community beach makes this property a must for any family looking forward to enjoying sand and water. Located on the water we enjoyed magnificent sunsets, sightings of deer, and many different water fowl. The owner is a pleasure to deal with and is prompt in responding to ones questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Iqbal S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A short but awesome stay
Our stay was really awesome. We enjoyed our stay of two days. The property, its location and the neighborhood was great. Property was well cleaned and nicely maintained, check-in and check-out was quite convenient. We are planning to rent the property again for our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights for a girls getaway. Was greeted by host who is lovely. Home is beautiful and was stocked with everything we needed. Location is perfect. Short distance to beautiful beach. Enjoyed watching the boats going by as well as the beautiful sunsets. Not to mention the fish jumping and 2 deer that we got to see graze both mornings and nights. Will hopefully get the opportunity to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend getaway
It was hard to leave come Sunday morning. The house, the view, the location. We saw stunning sunsets and peaceful sunrises. We enjoyed our weekend girls’ trip so much and this was the perfect spot to do it. Kayaking. Using the cottage as a home base to explore the area. The home was clean and well cared for and we felt safe and had an excellent time. The owner was also extremely helpful and great with communication! Thank you for letting us enjoy this beautiful property !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday away!
I was looking for a nice and quiet place to celebrate my birthday. Called up a few friends and off we were on a MUCH needed escape from the city. The property was absolutely everything we were looking for. Could not have asked for anything more. You'll enjoy your stay here, I'm sure of it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

SooHyun B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter Weekend Vacation
A great cottage located in a beautiful and quiet area. An ideal place to have a family vacation !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jacqueline B., London, ON

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful location
Overall we had a great time in this beautiful location. A few kinks to work out for winter stays. It was a pain to bring bedding and there were some small details overlooked.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Andrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and cozy but....
Beautiful home in a great location. Was very well stocked with everything we needed to host a 60th Anniversary and Christmas with our family. Cozy and warm and beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Unfortunately there were few issues that we felt would have been good to know prior to our booking. The bath could not be used was an inconvenience with young children. We realize that flood damaged floors were beyond owners control however the uneven floor from the buckling planks made it somewhat dangerous for the elderly visitors that we had. Lastly, we assumed that there was cable or satellite service but there wasn't. Not a huge deal but would have been nice to know especially with children. Thankfully there were some appropriate DVD movies there to view. Would definitely book again once all the repairs are completed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home on the Ausable River.
Stunning views. Lots of bird life - eagles, swans, hawks, geese. Large 2 storey windows let in lots of light and ability to appreciate the view from both floors. Owner was pleasant, helpful and quick to respond. Kayaks were fun on the river, even this time of year, water was cold but we stayed dry. Quiet location this time of year. Our group enjoyed ourselves very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021