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3 Bedroom river front cottage in Port Franks

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Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    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.

3 Bedroom river front cottage in Port Franks

3 bedroom river front cottage that sleeps 8
Brand new deck overlooking Ausable river, across from the pinery.
4 minute drive to Port Franks Beach
15 minute drive to Grand bend
Newly renovated,
brand new deck on hillside over looking river
Washer and dryer included.
Surrounded by walking trails.
Open concept with skylights for natural light.
Fully stocked kitchen.
Wifi - satellite tv- android box.
Pet friendly (2 dog max)
Close to snow mobile trails .
2 parking spots
Canoe with life jackets.
Linens provided .
Fire pit
Indoor fire place .
Central air.
Hammock and lounge chairs
36’x10’ dock for lounging/fishing / sun bathing /etc

200/ night (off season ), 3 night stay minimum
2500/ (week summer) season Friday to Friday only
summer rates start may long weekend - September

During summer months we rent 2 boat slips out
These boaters just park and leave on their boat .
They are not allowed to hang out on the dock or stay over night . They also have a separate entrance to the docks

Property manager

brad bowden

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
3 Bedroom River Front Cottage in Port Franks Lambton Shores

About the neighborhood

Map
Port Franks, ON

What's nearby

  • Pinery Provincial Park - 1 min drive
  • Sand Hills Golf Resort - 6 min drive
  • Grand Bend Beach - 21 min drive
  • Grand Bend’s Beach House Observation Deck - 21 min drive
  • Grand Bend Motorplex - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grog's Pub and Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ipperwash Beach Club - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Midori Sushi - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪C J's Sunrise Bakery & Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Grumpa's Place Fries and More - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Bedroom river front cottage in Port Franks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 Bedroom river front cottage in Port Franks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Bedroom river front cottage in Port Franks?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 Bedroom river front cottage in Port Franks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sand Hills Golf Resort and within 9 mi (15 km) of Pinery Provincial Park and Lambton County Museum. Lambton County Library - Thedford and Ipperwash Provincial Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

3 Bedroom river front cottage in Port Franks Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alyson T., Kitchener

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall weekend
My family and I had a great long weekend visit to tall pines. The area was beautiful as well as the view from the observation deck with all the fall colours. The cottage was clean and had enough space for my family of 6. we had everything we needed and had a great relaxing weekend. The location was great, we checked out the Christmas store and the piney market on Sunday which was very close.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dr John W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
This property has so much potential that I almost feel badly about this poor review — almost. The cottage smelled terrible and it was dirty. We had to clean the fridge and cupboards before storing food. The coffee pot had not been cleaned and there was mold growing on the grounds. A used towel was hanging in the bathroom and only three ancient towels were available for our four day stay. There were old linens and “stuff” piled deep on the floor of two closets. Cigarette butts were floating in a giant ashtray on one of the decks with cigarette butts at the entrance, as well. The BBQ grill was filthy and a useless, worn out steel brush was tossed on the deck next to the BBQ. The furniture in the living room was old, smelly, and the couch was literally torn to shreds. The new deck featured in the property photos that overlooks the river is beautiful, but that’s not where we spent our time during a rainy, cool weekend and it would never make up for the condition of the cottage interior, anyway. We have visited many Vrbo properties in Port Franks, but this one was definitely disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kuldeep m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the Stay
House is big enough to have fun with patio facing the lake and found so many places to hangout nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee K., London, ON

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Family Weekend 2021
We very much enjoyed our stay at your cottage in Port Franks over Thanksgiving weekend. Loved the location on the river and stairs down to the waters edge. Quite comfortable inside with a spacious open concept kitchen-living area. Queen beds were comfy too! Appreciated that our dogs were also welcome. Nice quiet spot with good privacy. The new deck overlooking the river you are building will be a great addition! Appreciated the extras like the dishwasher and washer/dryer. Thank you, would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Tracie V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but needs better upkeep
The location and house were great but could have been better with some minor updates with regards to cleanliness and lighting It didn’t help that the dock that we were counting on to get in and out of the river was no longer there when we arrived. There was a bbq there but it was in such bad shape we didn’t dare use it. Despite this we still had a great time. The view of the river and easy access to both walking and biking trails provided much enjoyment during our stay. This place definitely has the potential to be 5 stars
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
We would highly recommend this cottage! Beautiful inside and out very neat and clean, laundry.
What a great experience for our family, bonfires, canoe rides, short distance to beaches! The stairs heading down to a dock that is fun to sit on and have a drink, long but lot's to take in. We hope to return🙂👍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We stayed at Port Frank's as a home base for a family beach vacation. The property was quiet and the beds comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake front property
I will definitely be re-booking at this location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona K.

House
Very nice quiet neighbourhood. Close to great trails. Loved that it was dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

katie w.

Nice weekend hiking getaway!
Great location. Great view. Comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Great views and location
We were delighted to stay at this beautiful location. The property is spacious with plenty of area to go around. The water is deep and there’s kayaks available. Wish we went during summer to be able to fully enjoy its facilities but hopefully we can go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jordana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage in the Woods
My family chose this property for our Christmas getaway because our kids moved away for post secondary school but came home for the holidays so we needed a pretty big space. While organizing our trip, I asked a lot of questions that were all quickly answered which made planning and packing a whole lot easier. During our 4 day stay, we cooked 3 meals/day and there was enough dinnerware, silverware and glasses for a place setting of 6 which was perfect for our family. The bigger frying pans were in rough shape but we had brought our own stovetop griddle to cook breakfast so we used that along with their pots and a smaller pan for dinner. The entire kitchen was well equipped to make all meals and there were plenty of helpful kitchen accessories, most importantly the coffee maker, toaster and microwave. The house was warm enough at 20 degrees that we didn’t require extra bedding so the comforters sufficed but there weren’t any fans in the bedrooms to use for white noise which I needed for sleep since the cottage is very still and quiet. It was so peaceful all of the time and this was especially noticeable when you’re outside. I took my dogs for a walk down the street and it was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop. The forest setting is very serene so I enjoyed walking through the snowy backyard and down the stairs that overlooked the water and the many wildlife that swam and flew around there. What I loved most about this cottage was the open concept. The kids played with our shelties in the living room while my partner and I cooked in the kitchen and we were still all in the same space to chit chat, dance around and have lots of laughs. We played board games in the evening that we found in the closet and there was also an extra tv in bedroom that had a VHS player and movies. The separate rec room was a bit chilly as it’s a seasonal room but it had an electric heater which made it more comfortable. The cottage was very clean so we made sure to keep it that way and the driveway and steps were even shovelled by our host, which was greatly appreciated for unloading the car to bring stuff in. It only took a minute to figure out the remotes for the lights and fans in the main area and there’s even a working fireplace although it would make a strange noise at times but it was still very nice for heat and ambiance. The entire cottage was very cozy, warm and inviting and it’s only 20 min from Grand Bend so we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Jessica K.

Good nature getaway with dog
Good location , very nice off of the water. The host was very communicative but there were some areas that could have been a bit better. Temperature control was a bit confusing & bring your own linens for greater comfort. Great for dogs and you don’t feel like it is a cottage that has had dogs in it. Cute cottage decor . Walking distance and within 5 minute driving distance to local trails . Quick drive to port franks restaurants if you want to eat out . The trees do block the views of the river a bit as mentioned in another review but it’s a very private feeling which is nice. Neighborhood is nice and quiet and natural feeling. Lots of games to play in the closet. Great parking availability . The climb down to the river is a pretty steep staircase but lots of viewing & sitting platforms along the way.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really pleasant stay.
Owner very helpful, lovely area, comfortable big house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
This property is SO beautiful . We spent thanksgiving there and the home as well as the property made for the perfect setting! We especially loved the modern flare to the house . Very very spacious . Big kitchen table for our turkey dinner , and there was a whole separate rec room ! Would definitely say we made memories that will last !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Helen Y.

Port franks cottage
Nice location but wish it had a better view of the water(too many trees). Cottage could have been a bit cleaner on arrival. I cleaned picture windows and dust around kitchen window ledge which held water pitchers and knickknacks. Floor was mopped with strong bleach which I redid with other cleaning product because of safety concern for my little dog. Other than that we made the best of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A., Waterloo, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful trees, quiet property.
Would rent this property again for a longer stay. Lots of outdoor space to sit quietly on your own or be with others. Very comfortable inside with great view of the river from the living room window. Very relaxing 3 night stay.