 Cook a pizza on your wood fired grille. - 1/28  Charlie's Retreat awaiting your arrival! - 2/28  The expansive deck up over Lake Erie for the best views! - 3/28  It's all about the view! - 4/28  Enjoy the custom log bed in the lower level master suite. - 5/28  Wake up with a java to this view! - 6/28  You won't find a closer bedroom view of Lake Erie -Anywhere! - 7/28  The cleaning lady on her day off. - 8/28  Enjoy the sunroom complete with tv and satellite. Bring your bluetooth music. - 11/28  Prepare pizza on your stone grille! - 12/28  Upper bedroom with queen bed. - 13/28  New walk in shower - 14/28  Bathroom is conveniently located on main floor. - 15/28  Take a dip or launch your kayak down at water?s edge. - 18/28  View from the deck. A beautiful beach awaits you on the other side of the pier! - 20/28  Oh that Erie sunrise! - 21/28  Sneak right down to the water's edge. - 23/28  Grab a cup of java and enjoy the Sunrise.... Simply Erie-zistable! - 24/28  We have several resident bald eagles in the neighbourhood. If you're lucky you can catch him fishing - 25/28  Point Pelee National Park is Fifteen minutes away. - 28/28 $200 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 4 |
 | 2 Bedrooms |
 | 1 Bathroom |
 | Pets
not allowed |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
We had a great 2024 and look forward to seeing our guests this year! Things are booking up quickly this year. If you haven't joined us, we'd love to have you make Charlie's Retreat your choice in 2025! We have not changed our six night (weekly) high season rates for 2025. Our hugely popular Point Pelee National Park Pass is available for use (upon request). SPRING/ SUMMER RATES ARE $1500 FOR SIX NIGHTS ($250/NIGHT). CHECK IN IS NOW SUNDAYS AND CHECK OUT IS THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY. This doesn't suit you? let us know by sending us an email request and we'll see what we can do for you.
You need a break? How about a breathtaking sunrise in bed! Enjoy a drink on the deck? Have a warm fire and cook a pizza on your stone fireplace. All this and more while over top of beautiful Lake Erie! Don't delay! Shoot us an email today!! You won't regret it!
Welcome to Charlie's Retreat Cottage living!
This two bedroom property is all about the water featuring one of the closest master bedroom/deck views on Lake Erie. The master bedroom is one of a very few on the block with a full on view of Erie's sunrise in the am. Grab a coffee, your favourite book and watch it unfold!
We feature a modest kitchen/living room area, pine sunroom with yet another Lake Erie view. We have a comfy one room bedroom upstairs featuring a queen bed & tv. We hope you will become one our regular clients who return year after year.
ATTENTION ECO TOURISM CLIENTS. Enjoy an amazing, up close, view of Lake Erie on your way to newly formed HILLMAN BAY (approx. 30+ minutes) & Point Pelee (approx. 50+ minutes)! Lake Erie has recently cut its way into Hillman marsh forming what some locals refer to as the new Hillman Bay. Check out its small sand island and long spit jutting out all along the newly formed area.
4 PEOPLE (MAXIMUM).
Local beaches are just two minutes away (Wheatley harbour, Holiday harbour and our favourite ...Hillman Marsh North beach is only five minutes away.
Note: The new Ontario Waterfront cycling trail is located right out our front door.
Choose the right week this summer and you may enjoy some great perch fishing off the federal dock around the corner. We never really know when they'll show up but when they do it's a treat. You can also bring your boat and trailer and enjoy world class Rainbow, Walleye, Salmon and Perch fishing (seasonal). Boat launch is only a stone's throw away.
Don't have a boat? We'll arrange an experienced fishing charter to show you the time of your life on Lake Erie.
We are only a five minute ride from either Wheatley to the north or Hillman marsh to the south and fifteen minutes from renowned Point Pelee National Park (see map in photos). Wheatley Provincial Park, Two creeks Conservation Area & Kopegaron Woods are only five minutes away. Rondeau park is a short 40+ minute trip.
If wine is your thing then you already know we are the new wine "hot spot" in Ontario being home to dozens of thriving wineries (Lake Erie wine tour). We have had numerous new wineries starting up each and every year. We have six golf courses within fifteen minutes, Colasanti's tropical garden's is full of tropical plants, birds, animals and plenty of activities for the young and old to enjoy. Try shopping in Leamington's bustling business district. If you have an itchy finger try your luck at Chances gaming lounge (slots and bingo) which is a short fifteen minutes away in Leamington. The much larger Caesar's Windsor Casino (40 min drive) and Gateway's Chatham casino is 30 minutes away.
Let us make your stay in the "SUN PARLOUR" a memorable one. Don't forget- Fall butterfly migration at Point Pelee National Park is a must.
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AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms : - 2 Queen beds - 1 Sofa bed | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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+ VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Leamington (10 km) |
Note: 5 MINUTES TO HILLMAN MARSH
15 MINUTES TO POINT PELEE PARK
5 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN WHEATLEY
12 " " " LEAMINGTON
40 " " WINDSOR
30 " " CHATHAM AVAILABILITYLast update: May 08, 2025 |
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RATES | | - | - | - | $1500 | - | - | 1 Week | REST OF MAY SPECIAL May 01, 2025 - May 31, 2025 | $200 | - | $250 | $1200 | - | - | 3 Nights | HIGH SEASON - 6 NIGHTS (SUNDAY-SATURDAY) Jun 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025 | - | - | - | $1500 | - | - | 6 Nights | CANADA DAY 3 NIGHT LONG WEEKEND Jun 27, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025 | - | - | - | - | - | $799 | 3 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 03:00 PM | | Check-out before | 10:30 AM | | Security Deposit | $300 (Security deposit will be refunded within 5 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 30% due at time of booking (The balance is due 14 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Cash, Interac e-Transfer, Visa, MasterCard | | Cancellation Policy | Flexible | | Cottage Rules | View |
NOTES Please Note: During HIGH SEASON we ONLY consider less than week rentals on a last minute basis only. If you see dates open on the calendar send me an email within 7 days of the date requested and we will consider it. Thanks. ALL NEW Weekly rentals (six nights) are Sunday's @ 3pm (arrival) to Saturday's @10:30am (departure). 30% deposit due at booking. 4 people max. Balance due two weeks before arrival (non-refundable after this time) along with credit card for $300 security deposit. Sorry, We do not rent to clients under the age of 30 years old. Visa/Mastercard accepted (+3%). $300 SECURITY/DAMAGE deposit required. E-transfer preferred. PLEASE NOTE: LOW SEASON SPECIAL PRICING EXCLUDES HOLIDAY WEEKENDS. INQUIRIES FOR LESS THAN TWO NIGHT STAYS WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. REVIEWS | | Jeff |  |
| Charlie's Retreat made my family's Point Pelee vacation pretty close to perfect. The ?Beach House? room provides great views of the lake, and the birds and butterflies at the feeders. It was a great place to open the windows and play games at night and have breakfast in the fresh air. Being on Lake Erie was incredible and relaxing, and the deck was was used daily with incredible views - sunrises, birds and even a lightning storm one evening that filled the skies!
The cottage was very clean, well maintained and had everything that we needed. It was exactly what we were hoping for: modern but cottage-ish
We visited the Park at least twice each of the 7 days that we were at the cottage and the drive was great each time. Having a cottage to return to made the trip very enjoyable and allowed a much more relaxed pace, with the BBQ and outdoor oven.
Thank you very much for allowing us to rent Charlie's Retreat and we hope to return!
Stayed: August 2023 Submitted: Aug 30, 2023
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Owner response: Thanks for staying at CR and your very generous review. We will strive to make the experience even better on your next visit! Safe travels tomorrow. | |
| | Sharry | |
| Charlie's retreat was indeed that?a reprieve and retreat from the city in a beautiful location. Located directly on Lake Erie, we were able to enjoy sunrises every morning, birds of all kinds, a cozy interior, and a spectacular main bedroom with a view of the water. From Charlie's, we were easily able to explore Point Pelee, Pelee Island, local wineries, Sandy beaches at Point Pelee National Park, cute shops in Leamington and Kingsville, and obtained freshly caught Pickerel 5 minutes away. Taylor's Fish and Chips was a particular treat, also very close by. The local wine was surprisingly good and reasonably priced, in my opinion better quality and in many cases older vines than Niagara. Jeff was a gracious host; very responsive and providing us with some firewood for the lovely fire pit, at which we sat at night watching the stars. It was an overall extremely relaxing experience and we will be returning again. The cottage was stocked with everything you will need to enjoy your time away with little hassle. Very much worth the drive from Toronto. Highly recommended.
Stayed: August 2022 Submitted: Aug 15, 2022
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Owner response: Thanks Sharry! We are appreciative of your kind comments with not only Charlie's Retreat but also what our wonderful area has to offer our guests. We hope to see you again. Cheers! | |
| | Connie | |
| We recently had the opportunity to stay 1 week at Charlie's Retreat followed by a week at Sun Sets on 43. Both cottages are wonderful and offer different aspects to enjoy. Charlie's is right on the lake, Sun Sets backs onto a field with beautiful sunsets. Both cottages are well maintained, clean and well supplied. Jeff and Wendy are continually improving both properties to keep them current and comfortable. Thank you. We will be back. Connie & Jack
Stayed: April 2022 Submitted: May 11, 2022
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Owner response: Thank you for staying with us! We are sorry we had to split you up at both locations during your time here but happy you enjoyed what both had to offer. Cheers! | |
| | Connie | |
| This is a very comfortable cottage. Nothing has been overlooked. Everything has been thoughtfully provided. All the appliances worked well and some were brand new. The furniture wasn't falling apart like some cottages we have rented. The master bedroom bed was very comfortable. The entire cottage and property are well maintained. It was a pleasure to stay there. Any questions or small issues were quickly dealt with. Thank you Wendy & Jeff. We won't hesitate to rent your cottage again. Connie & Jack
Stayed: May 2019 Submitted: May 23, 2019
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Owner response: Thank you Connie & Jack for being our first guests at "Sun Sets on 43". We appreciate the kinds words and hope to see you again. Wendy & Jeff. | |
| | Sylvie | |
| Quel endroit magnifique directement au bord du lac Érié. Les levers de soleil sont splendides! Chalet confortable avec terrasse fermée très apprécié. Les lieux sont paisibles. Le parc national de Pointe-Pelée est à 20 minutes et Détroit, Michigan, USA (nous avons visité l'usine de Ford) est à environ 1 heure. Pour terminer, merci beaucoup pour la belle attention que vous avez eue à notre égard pour souligner nos 30 ans de vie de couple, nous avons été très touchés. Je vous recommande cet endroit sans hésitation ! Merci pour tout Jeff!
Stayed: August 2017 Submitted: Aug 28, 2017
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$200 / night $250 / weekend $1200 - $1500 / week BCR PROPERTIES Member since August 2010 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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