The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach | Cottage in Chatham-Kent

9.6 (156 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  11 Guests
Wheatley Cottage | The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach

3 Bedroom Cottage in Wheatley, Chatham-Kent

LAKEFRONT HOME GETAWAY! LOOK NO FURTHER! This lake front cottage has over 1600 sq feet for you and your family to enjoy, with central air, two large decks and a grill! Outstanding sunrise! Just walk down our front steps onto a big yard perfect for outdoor games, a hammock or tents, and then onto the beach for swimming, beachglass hunting, or playing pirates. Charter fish or bring your boat or jet ski and use the launch located less than a mile away. You can also fish off the shore or take a short walk down to the dock. This beautiful lakefront property is located in an area of many attractions, Point Pelee National Park, local fairs, berry picking, antiquing, Vineyards, Go-Cart, Golf (& Miniature Golf). Bird watchers delight! Lots of birds and ducks, area famous for the migration of birds and Monarch butterflies. Car ferry service from Leamington and Kingsville to Pelee Island Winery. This cottage offers everything for a great getaway, including rafts, games and a gas BBQ on the deck overlooking the lake. This Cape Cod Cottage features a large open main floor layout with a great view of lake Erie. Floor plan includes three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and the entire first floor is open with spectacular lake view. Dining area has table & chairs to seat six people and kitchen has eating bar. Start every morning on the deck enjoying the lake view, or go right down to the beach to have your coffee or tea. Entertainment includes 1 TV and internet connection for your laptop and a vast array of things to do. Outings, shopping, activities on site or several golf courses close by. Shopping locally, or go to Windsor at the outlet mall. Sightseeing, hiking, wildlife viewing. Swimming, sailing, boating, jet skiing,water skiing, snorkeling/diving. You can also fish off the shore or take a short walk down to the pier. Kayaking, basketball, volleyball ,and tennis. Go karts, horseback riding. Pick your own blueberries or peaches or apples when in season. Movie Theater or dine out. Casino Windsor and see the shows in the evening. Colassantis flowers & tropical plants and visit their zoo. Visit Fort Malden a historic military museum in Amherstburg. Take a day trip to Detroit, Green Field Village, Ford Museum, Motown Historical Museum. Visit Pellee Island, local wineries or hike through Pelee National Park.
We hope that by renting our family cottage, you will love and enjoy it as much as we have, and that you would treat it accordingly.

The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach is located in Wheatley. The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach provides accommodation, featuring Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Internet, among other amenities. This Cottage features Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Douglas Family Cottage - Perfect Waterfront Getaway with Large Beach has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 11 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Wheatley has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Wheatley, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Kitchen island
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Casino nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Games
  • Stereo
General
  • Unit size: 1656 sq ft (154 sq m)
  • English
  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Highchair
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Phone
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Rachel B.
Aug 28, 2025 03:29:02 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We had an incredible time here once again. The beach was awesome and we enjoyed exploring the nearby conservation areas. We saw tons of bird varieties which was a huge hit!
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