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Happy Hideaway, short walk to Lake Huron

Cottage in Bayfield, ON

5 guests·3 bedrooms·1.5 bathrooms
5.0 · 14 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Large backyard with firepit, bistro lighting, and cozy propane heater.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Evenings glow with electric fireplace, Smart TV, and cozy movie nights.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Beach access just steps away with scenic walks along Lake Huron.

Property details

WIFI | Electric Fireplace | 1 Dog Allowed Beautiful second-row Cottage located on a quiet street, steps from a really nice beach. With large yard with a firepit, your family will have lots of options for rest and relaxation. Perfect anytime of the year! INSIDE Featuring an eat-in clean kitchen where you can share your favorite meals or play games as a family. The kitchen has everything you need and there is a separate drink area through the pass through. Or share BBQ delights outside complete with bistro lights and a propane heater for chillier nights Relax in the living area and enjoy the electric fireplace – perfect spot to cozy up to watch a movie on the Smart TV. SLEEPING SPACES Premier bedroom offers a Queen sized bed BR2 Double over Double bunk BR3 Queen sized bed Bathroom: 3 piece with tile shower Bathroom 2 is a half bath EXTRA'S SmartTV so you can login to your own Netflix/Prime account. Outdoor dining with propane heater. And you can cozy up in front of an electric Fireplace. There are 2 huge floaties for your use and an outside shower! NOTE: Playpen/Highchair available upon request OUTSIDE Lots of areas to sit and read, gossip and laugh. With a large backyard, there is tons of room for lawn games and the kids to run around. And we've got a hammock in a quiet area so you can steal an afternoon nap. Share BBQ delights on the Propane BBQ complete with bistro lights and a propane heater for chillier nights. Open deck seating area and a covered deck if you want to escape the sun. After a beautiful day in cottage country, gather around the firepit for storytelling, marshmallow roasting, and stargazing. The beach here is fabulous!!! The access to the Lake is 2 doors North.(Approx 60 stairs) Looks like someone's driveway but it's actually to the left. The lakebed can be sandy or stoney depending on what the lake gives you that day. But it sure is fun to try to find the ever changing sandbars. Generally you will find sand 3ft out. It's fun to go stone collecting - Lake Huron is a geologists paradise! Just bring some water shoes. The nice thing is, it's not weedy or slimy at all. Max 1 dog is allowed but must sign separate pet addendum Parking is limited to 4 vehicles Linens are available for $20/per person. This includes Tea Towels, Dishcloths, Sheets & Pillowcases, Bathroom towels, Hand towels and Face cloths. Does not include Beach Towels. All Guests are required to sign a separate cottage rental agreement and provide government issued photo id. Including names and ages of all guests who will occupy the property. Primary renter must be over 25 photo id is required. Only those occupants listed on the Rental Agreement, are allowed to occupy the property. A separate security deposit of $500 is required. Max occupancy at all times is 6, violation will result in removal without refund. ❄ Delay Your Arrival – If the cottage is available, you can shift your stay by a day or two. ❄ Reschedule – Move your booking to a future date that works for you. ❄ Full Refund – If rescheduling isn’t possible, you can cancel for a full refund. LICENSE #BWSTR25-109 Municipal By-law 68-2023 EXPERIENCE BAYFIELD: The pace of life slows down in Bayfield. When you vacation here, it's easy to experience each day to its fullest. Clan Gregor Square is the heart of our quaint community where many local festivals/car shows and you won't want to miss the farmers market in season. Pioneer Park is another local favorite—kids will love cooling down at the splash pad. There's always something happening here, whether it's morning yoga or artists painting the sunset. Wander downtown and find your new favorite cafe, and be sure to save a day to explore Bayfield's wineries and breweries! Just a few minutes away, you can enjoy an amazing wine tasting experience at Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery. You're just 5 minutes from White Squirrel Golf Club, perfect for a round on the lush summer greens or a laid-back afternoon at their patio restaurant. Downtown Bayfield is only 5 minutes away—browse the charming boutiques and enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the quaint cafes. ABOUT YOUR HOST I'm Jennifer, I started the property manager to share my own home with like-minded travelers who appreciate escaping to life at a slower pace. I've never forgotten how lucky I am to call Lake Huron home. Now more than ever, everyone is in need of the kind of peace and quiet that escaping to the lake can bring. It's my absolute privilege to be the one to provide families and friends a special place to gather and create memories while exploring an area so near and dear to me.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

  • Deck

    Deck

  • Microwave

    Microwave

Guest reviews

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Dan Paterson

Love our Happy Hideaway

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July 2026

This is our third year coming back for shutdown and unwind time at the lake. Our family loves the rustic charm, the warm feeling (and the portable AC unit!), the location and the proximity/access to the beach. From swimming in the lake to lounging on the deck, swinging from the multiple swings or hammock, playing board games in the kitchen, enjoying a beautiful outdoor meal off the grill, s'mores on the camp fire and always having time to find a comfy spot to read a book there is something for all of us to enjoy and so many ways for us to connect. We love it here and the hosts and owners are top notch on all fronts.

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Janet

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May 2026

Very quiet, very relaxing enjoyed my time!

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Lori Kitterman

Hidden Gem

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September 2025

This cottage was a hidden gem. My husband and I needed a place to stay while our home was being renovated and it was the perfect choice. The cottage is located between Grand Bend and Bayfield and was close to several wineries and breweries. This lovely little cottage was in a private subdivision and was cosy, comfortable and extremely quiet. The cottage was clean and some basic things like toilet paper and salt and pepper were provided, although you do have to pay extra for linens. The beach is just a short walk away. The host was awesome about keeping in touch to ensure that we had everything we need.

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Dan Paterson

Happiest of Hideaways

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July 2025

This was our return visit to Happy Hideaway in what is becoming a yearly vacation for our small family. We really love our time there together. Swimming, relaxing, enjoying delicious meals, camp fires with s'mores, hammock time, movie nights, cards and board games, visiting the local towns, getting local farm fresh eggs at the end of the road; there's no shortage of things to do and it's the perfect place to do nothing at all. Our daughter loved it, our dog loved it, we loved it. Looking forward to next year already.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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