This cottage is a stunning vacation home that boasts a meticulously landscaped setting, enveloped by a variety of luscious fruit trees such as pear, cherry, apple, and even a majestic pecan tree. nestled on a private, expansive 5-acre estate along the tranquil southeastern shores of lake Ontario, this remarkable Sandbanks vacation rental is truly a hidden gem. This property is a 7 day rental during July and August. Book Early as this property fills up every summer.
Property manager
warren cole
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 first aid kit
About the area
Picton
Located in Prince Edward, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandbanks Provincial Park and Lake Ontario. Caddy Shack Mini Golf and County Youth Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like winery tours.
Wellington Main Street Park - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
Wellington Rotary Beach - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
Prince Edward County Lavender - 24 min drive - 24.2 km
Getting around
Belleville Station - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Currah's Park Store and Grill - 9 min drive
Old Greenhouse Ice Cream Shop - 17 min drive
Midtown Brewing Co - 19 min drive
Huff Estates Winery - 14 min drive
Flame and Smith - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is FREE Pontoon Boat-Sandbanks Pass pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at FREE Pontoon Boat-Sandbanks Pass?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at FREE Pontoon Boat-Sandbanks Pass?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is FREE Pontoon Boat-Sandbanks Pass located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Ontario and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Sandbanks Provincial Park. Caddy Shack Mini Golf and Bloomfield Visitor's Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
7.6
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful time during our stay. The Sandbanks was very close and so were all amenities. The owners communicated with us accurately and friendly. We would recommend this to all families with children.
Spacious accommodations for our group of 12. Recent renovations are very nice. Well equipped kitchen. Owner quick to respond to questions. Located close to wineries, breweries and shopping. A great rental house for large group!
We had a wonderful week at this property, which is secluded on a small street, close to the Sandbanks provincial park. Were very grateful for the park permits included, which helped us avoid the lines up. The local wine left for us was a nice touch. Overall, our group enjoyed our stay.
Scenic, quiet and comfortable space for friends and family get away.
We were so happy to stay at Warren’s place for a girls weekend / winery trip. We were very well hosted, knew what to expect and loved the spacious home for our comfort. The back yard and patio space wEre a highlight, and the fire pit with hot tub was a hit with our guests. Thank you for the comfortable stay. We will stay again.
The property was beautiful. The rooms were as shown. We loved the hot tub. We couldn't connect to the wifi but that was ok (country living)!
The kitchen was well supplied. We would definitely recommend this property.
This was an great location and huge house.
The owner was great to communicate with and brought us extra linens right away/garbage bags when we couldn’t find any.
The house could use some updating and a bit better of a clean.
Overall we had a great stay and it was a good size for 13 people.
Krista E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
MATTHEW C.
Aug 7, 2019
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location, lots of space, perfect for a couple families
Nice and close to beaches and activities. Really enjoyed the vacation. Property needs a bit clean up and TLC. Bathroom sink didn’t work and leaked. Property is close to water but not waterfront.
We all loved the space in this place. Fully furnished and well managed. Owner was respectful, responsible and responsive to the needs. Unfortunately we were not able to use the lake as this place was not waterfront and couldn’t use the passes for the beach as it was very windy and cold however we really enjoyed the hot tubs. Overall a beautiful experience.
Aatefa A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Caroline C.
Aug 21, 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cleaning very average, spa water full of chemicals that discolored clothing, not enough beach passes
Table not big enough for 14 , old wood with nails beside the spa, shower curtains mold, unfinished frontyard, not a view on lake but on swomppound
It was overall a good experience, there was pelting of space for everyone attending. The garbage disposal process was a little annoying but nothing inconvenient.
Natasha B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
4/10 Poor
Nathalie L.
Jun 19, 2022
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice house but need some love !
The temp was perfect. The mattress was poor. Why the camera ? The owner came few time....😖
This was a very good stay, we were close to the venue where our daughter was getting married. We had a varied assortment of guests including family and friends. We enjoyed the hottub and various local "critters" including squirrels, chipmunks and birds.
Two fridges were very handy to hold all our food and bevvies.
Lots of beds for everyone.
Thank-you to Warren and Dana for their hospitality.
Sue and Jim
Great location. Parc passes and free access to kayaks were a huge plus. Property not always equipped for larger groups (chairs, kitchenware). Would need better upkeep and updating (make sure appliances are running smoothly). Internet connection did not work
It was just what we needed. We have travelled with the group before but not since before the Pandemic and some can no longer travel out of Country. The facility was roomy and well stocked; We enjoyed the outside as much as the inside. My Husband I lived in The County for 9 years and if was good to explore our old haunts.
One suggestion would be safety maps for the tubs/shower, and at least one bathroom with a safety grab bar.
Thanks to the hosts for a lovely stay.
JW
Overall stay was enjoyable spacious and comfortable.
We recommend the washrooms to be upgraded adding a shower stall to the washroom attached to the Master bedroom.
Directions to Garbage disposal was mislead and we were unable to dspose the Garbage, which made us to go to sandbanks provincial Park at a additional cost to us. There were no complimentary bottles of wine as mentioned in one of your information sheets.
Indi S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
6/10 Okay
Emma R.
Jun 21, 2023
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Know before you Go
Overall our stay at this Sandbanks property was enjoyable. We had a large group of ladies stay here to enjoy wine country for 3 nights. The location, included Sandbanks car passes, and hot tub were huge bonuses.
On the other hand we found the cleanliness of the property did not meet our expectations. As well, the property lacked some common amenities we have seen in other vacation rentals - such as no hand soap provided in the bathrooms, no paper towel, and limited cookware and linens.
I would recommend this spot to large groups looking to take advantage of a great location and spacious accommodations but would caution renters that this property may not suit families or those wishing to cook much at home.
Emma R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Dana C., Calgary, Alberta
Jul 22, 2019
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Great Area - HousevNeeds Some TLC
House was generally as shown in pictures but in a fairly run down state. The AC did not work and it was close to 30 Celsius during our stay. Owner was fairly responsive and seemed like a nice guy but promised to send someone in to fix the AC but it never happened.
Our family and friends will remember the two weeks we spent here for a long time and we hope to make it a regular part of our summers. The house was a beautiful country home. Everything was super comfy (the living room furniture sucked you in and you didn't want to get up). Building a fire inside in the beautiful stone fireplace while watching the sun set through the view in the living room windows was the perfect way to end out the day. My children loved the hot tub and running around the yard playing hide and seek. The beach passes and discounts for boat and water sport rentals allowed us to really enjoy our time out on the water. The hosts are super busy people but they always responded to all our questions as soon as possible and addressed any issues. Our only sour moment of the trip was finding out that there were no other weeks available this summer for us to rent!!
For large groups looking for a conveniently-located rental near the Sandbanks take a look at this option. Within less than 10 minutes you can be on one of several popular beach locations, plus you get two vehicle passes. You can drop off and pick up easily if anyone wants to stay behind at the house. Easily accommodates 4 vehicles on property if you need.
You know how they say you get what you pay for? Considering the daily/weekly rental price, it's good value. The house itself, the amenities, as well as furnishings are a bit dated, and while one would love to see a newly modernized kitchen, and new beds, it would drive up the cost of the rental. I looked at similarly sized places with a lakefront dock and modern amenities and they were 50-100% higher in cost. Owners were very responsive when we reported an appliance failure (they replaced it as soon as they could). Our rental also came with 4 hour use of a pontoon boat, as well as unlimited rental of kayaks at nearby West Lake Watersports. This was great value.
Property is very secluded so no worries about nearby parties nor congestion: yet, it's a 5' drive to the beaches, located very close to Wellington & Picton.
If you're looking for modern, fully refurbished interiors with new kitchen and fancy bathrooms this is not the place for you. If you need to have a large family gathering and no one is picky about where they sleep, this is perfect for you! Most importantly, our family reunion was a success due to this rental!
Lots of space for everyone - but one tripping hazard
We rented this house for a family reunion. 4 siblings in our 60's, plus spouses, plus some adult "children" plus one newborn.
There was lots of room for sleeping. There are essentially two master bedrooms (the original and an addition at the back) plus three other bedrooms. The sofa beds were not very comfortable (we had more that 10 staying) - people just slept on the sofas themselves or on the sofas in the living room.
So - lots of room. And the living room handled everyone for trivia night. The kitchen doesn't look that big, but 3 or 4 were regularly in it without too much problem.
The outdoor space was big enough for everyone as well. Lots of chairs, lots of shade. The hot tub was a nice bonus.
But the one big issue we had with the property was on the patio. It was on a slight step down (one brick height) and it is very hard to see the change in elevation. Most of us tripped on it - the mother of the newborn actually fell. Fortunately she wasn't holding be baby. After that we put up a wall of beer cans to warn people and I recommend others do the same
The cleanliness was good, not great. It really felt like it needed a deep clean.
We had three issues - a leaking faucet, a very slow coffee maker and a dryer that didn't dry. Warren was very quick to respond (he replaced the faucet and coffee maker - but the dryer had to wait until after we left).
The location is great - very close to Sandbanks. And the park passes and the pontoon boat rental were great.
it was nice and quite location close to Lake. So breeze is nice. Everything was fairly considerable except the fact that. Poor management of garbage. Owner left map wch has poor explanation and not from Google map. Has some street name 5 km away from location.wch I was not familiar as visitor. I went as describe in map that is close to their water sports facility. Man was after us assuming we are coming from different planet to throw garbage. Tried to call both numbers of owner. Of course, no answer. After text I received msg saying that, there are no complain in 10 years. So, behaving like I am fool but luckily me and all my friends own place in Toronto so, we know how garbage system works. Except the fact they need to improve map for garbage and little facilities to improve and need cleanliness, we can consider to spend time but not enjoy vacation completly.
Nous somme satisfait du chalet. La propreté était correct sans plus. Il manquait un balai afin de pouvoir ramasser le sable. Le lave vaisselle fonctionnait mal et les ustensiles de vaisselle dont le set de chaudron étaient désuets.
Joel L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Jocelyn
Aug 24, 2023
Jocelyn
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by warren cole
We Have been renting this property since 2005. We are readily available anytime during your stay for questions and service. We strive on making your stay enjoyable and stress free. It is our pleasure to have you as a guest!
Warren and Dana
Why they chose this property
This Property is 5 min from Sandbanks Beach close to all wineries and plenty of space for large groups at a reasonable price.