 Main floor bedroom - 12/23  Bedroom main floor - 13/23  Upstairs common area - 14/23  Upstairs bathroom - 16/23  Upstairs bathroom jacuzzi tub - 17/23  Crystal beach sunset - 19/23  Clear water at Crystal beach - 21/23 $325 - $375 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 6 |
 | 3 Bedrooms |
 | 2 Bathrooms |
 | Pets
not allowed |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
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Welcome to Bay Beach Hideaway, a lovely century home in the heart of Crystal beach, located on the historic chautauqua circles. Our quiet character filled neighbourhood is only a few short minutes walk to the beach and all of the shops and services of Crystal Beach, but just far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet of the cottage. Relax on your porch, or in your private backyard or take one of the cottage bicycles out to explore the neighbourhood, the Friendship cycling trail or the quaint town of Ridgeway.
When first exploring your two story home you will be surprised by the light and the spacious accommodation. High ceilings, large rooms and windows everywhere. The main floor features a living area with a stone gas fireplace and beautiful original wooden floors with a separate dining area. Lots of room to spread out, relax, chat or play board games. The kitchen is bright and a joy to work in. Three bedrooms, each with its own unique style, gives everyone their own special place. The main floor bedroom is conveniently located steps from a full bathroom with shower. Upstairs, the "Muskoka room" and the open concept master bedroom share the second story with another spacious living/entertainment area and a surprisingly large four piece bathroom featuring a separate shower and large jacuzzi tub. There is also a separate laundry room with a front loading washer and gas dryer.
The house is shaded by two majestic maple trees, one at the front and one at the back. These serve, along with cross breezes through every room, to keep the house cool and comfortable on the hottest of Summer days. Portable airconditioners are there to help if a real heat wave sets in. The fully fenced back yard features a very private patio with a dining area, a pergola with outdoor bar, a cozy fire table and a large BBQ. The wraparound front porch is another favourite place where one, or all, can sit, dine, chat or just watch the world go by.
We love our time at Bay Beach Hideaway and want to make sure you will as well. One of the charms of our neighbourhood is the healthy mix of permanent residents and vacationers. It is a true beach town and folks are friendly, relaxed and will meet you with a smile. Our neighbours are our friends, they are wonderful people and we require that you will respect them and keep noise to a minimum in the evenings.
COVID-19:
In response to COVID-19 we have made the following changes this season.
1. Flexible cancellation policy. If any in your party develop symptoms please cancel for full refund
2. Minimum 30 hr window between guests
3. Minimum 4 day rental period
4. Increase in cleaning fee to allow compliance with the new Ontario Guidance on Health and Safety for Tourism and Hospitality Sector during COVID-19
Safety is paramount and we have taken every precaution to provide you with a clean and safe environment. In return we ask that during your stay you follow all Ontario health regulations concerning COVID-19 to help us ensure that our neighbours and community remain safe and healthy. Although the timing for potential opening of the beach is uncertain, the Crystal Beach area offers many options for walking, running and cycling that are open to you and compatible with social distancing guidelines.
FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT NEARBY:
You are within walking distance of a number of Crystal Beach treasures!
Right on Erie Road between the cottage and the beach you will find:
The Chill Shack, ice cream close to the beach.
Mabels Pizza, the best pizza in the world, really!!!!
Sneakers, bar and restaurant, great food, great prices, pool tables
The Crystal Chandelier, charming and eclectic, A unique atmosphere combining
excellent food with top jazz and blues performances
Southcoast cookhouse, very popular restaurant with a great selection of good food
and live music
The Crystal Ball, great coffee, pastries and panini.
Casa Hugo eatery and tequileria, tacos and tequila!!
San Vitos Italian Restaurant, wonderful food and atmosphere.
Breakfast Beacon. Great breakfast and lunch diner.
Its a short drive along the beach towards Point Abino to find the Bertie Boat Club for fantastic fish and chips!
You are a 5 minute drive from our sister town of Ridgeway which boasts many unique shops and businesses including the Brimstone microbrewery which has great beer, food and entertainment.
OTHER THINGS TO DO CLOSE TO CRYSTAL BEACH
Cycle the Friendship Trail connecting Port Colborne and Fort Erie and passing right through Crystal Beach. For the more adventurous this trail is part of the Greater Niagara Circle route which boasts over 140km of 90% paved, car free cycling path!
Visit Port Colborne, only 15 to 20 minutes west on highway 3. Many interesting shops and restaurants downtown and along the Welland canal which goes right through the town. Port Colborne is also home of the Showboat Festival Theatre at the Roselawn Centre and the amazing Flying Squirrel restaurant!
Fort Erie Racetrack, horse racing only a 20 minute drive east on highway 3.
Safari Niagara Zoo, 10 minute drive
Niagara Falls and Casino Niagara, 20 min drive
Visit picturesque Niagara on the Lake, home of many exquisite shops and restaurants including the Shaw Festival theatres, 40 min drive.
Make sure you visit at least one or two the many Wineries and Microbreweries in the Niagara region
The great city of Buffalo is only a 20 minute drive. Sports, arts, shopping, restaurants and music.
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AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms : - 2 single beds - 2 Queen beds | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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With the re-opening of the new and improved Bay Beach, visitors will now be charged $5 per person over the age of 10, per day. + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE AVAILABILITYLast update: November 23, 2024 |
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RATES | | $325 | $375 | $750 | $2140 | $7000 | - | 4 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Security Deposit | $500 (Security deposit will be refunded within 2 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 50% due at time of booking (The balance is due on arrival) | | Cancellation Policy | Relaxed | | Cottage Rules | View | | Fees |
NOTES All prices are in Canadian dollars. US exchange rate will be set according to the banks exchange rate at the time of payment. REVIEWS | | Lena |  |
| The best place ever! You have everything you need, from bowls and cutlery to beach and social games. The house is very comfortable, organized and clean. The decoration is very cozy and beautiful.
Jola and Doug, the hosts, are very responsible and friendly.
We were 7 in the chalet and we're all in love with this place. We're coming back for sure.
Stayed: July 2024 Submitted: Jul 24, 2024
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Owner response: Thank you so much for your wonderful review Lena! We hope to see you back here soon. You were the most wonderful guests to host! | |
| | Mateus | |
| Very well equipped house, cool environment and close to the beach. Very good experience, wanting to come back more often in the next opportunities
Stayed: July 2024 Submitted: Jul 23, 2024
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Owner response: Thank you so much for your kind words Mateus, we would love to welcome you back anytime! | |
| | Pinar | |
| We stayed at Jola&Bruce's cottage for a week as a family with two kids. The cottage was excellent, felt like home. Every little thing that you might need at a cottage was though after. Beach amenities, kitchen stuff, even spare toothbrushes caught my eye! Kids loved the board games cabinet, brought us different games in every occasion. We enjoyed having our meals at the front porch table, listening birds chipping and then playing the board games together. I personally can't decide whether I liked more: the Muskoka chair reading times at the front porch or family time at the second level cozy family area. We didn't spend much time at the backyard but it was also promising for BBQ for a larger group. It is also well located, walking distance to the beautiful beach and close to Tim Hortons (when you are too lazy to brew your own coffee at multiple coffee making options that the cottage offers). I forgot to thank that Jola about it but it was a sweet and nice surprise to see a package of sugar waffles with loganberry syrup waiting us at the kitchen when we arrived. Can't recommend enough.
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: Jul 30, 2023
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Owner response: Thank you so much for your beautiful review Pinar! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the little extras. We very much appreciate how well you took care of the place and truly hope we'll see you again in the future. | |
| | Kathryn | |
| Doug and Jola were very responsive right from the start and answered all of our questions to help us create our vacation (wineries, bike paths, coffee, etc.), They were were accommodating with arrival time and are warm and friendly people. The neighbourhood was quiet and the beach was phenomenal!! So much sand to enjoy and great amenities (path to walk/push a stroller or wagon; washrooms). Jola and Doug supplied beach passes with the cottage rental along with beach umbrella, beach toys, towels, and a wagon to carry it all. The cottage was clean and user-friendly which made it very easy to get right to "vacation mode".
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: Aug 07, 2023
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Owner response: Thank you for your review! It was a pleasure hosting you, we hope you'll return again one day. We'd love to welcome you back. | |
| | Larissa | |
| Our first time staying in Crystal Beach and this cottage couldn't have been any more perfect! The location was amazing; just a short walk to the beach with lots of stores and restaurants along the way. Also easy to get to by car. The cottage was so clean and Jola and Doug have equipped it with everything that you'd need for a beach vacation. The wagon, umbrella, and beach toys were a hit with my kids. They also thought the 2nd floor was a perfect family oasis. My husband was very happy with the barbecue outside and gas stove in the kitchen. I parked myself on the hammock and claimed it for my ?office? :-D The internet connection was excellent everywhere and the hosts were very prompt in answering any questions we had. 10/10 We would definitely stay here again in a minute!
Stayed: August 2022 Submitted: Aug 29, 2022
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Owner response: Thank you so much for your kind words Larissa! We loved having you as guests and truly hope you'll return to Crystal beach one day! We'll welcome you back anytime! | |
$325 - $375 / night $750 / weekend $2140 / week $7000 / month JOLA DROST-BRUCE Member since April 2017 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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