 The best retro swivel rockers. Great spot to curl up with a book. - 4/40  New kitchen counters with barstools - 5/40  Dining room with fantastic water view - 8/40  Patio next to the house - 12/40  Hot tub and front entrance - 15/40  Stairs to the beach - 16/40  Our resident fox. We see him daily in the winter. Doesn't bother anyone. - 20/40  Walking down the spit. The end is all naturalized -great for bird watching & seeing butterflies - 22/40  Standing on the beach - 24/40  Perfect spot to put the kayaks in on the canal side - 25/40  Ariel view -canal is just off the bottom of the photo - 27/40  Master Bedroom with King Bed - 29/40  2nd bedroom with Queen bed - 31/40  2nd bedroom with Queen bed -pop up desk now on wall (not shown) next to armchair - 32/40  Pop up desk in 2nd bedroom - 33/40  Bunk room 2 singles and 2 pullout trundles - 34/40  Hammock chair on tree - 40/40 $275 - $375 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 8 |
 | 3 Bedrooms |
 | 2 Bathrooms |
 | Pets
not allowed |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Hot Tub |
 | Waterfront |
The Boathouse: Spectacular water views from almost every window! This charming cottage feels like you're on a boat between the wood beams, nautical-inspired furnishings and water views. Relax on the patio or waterfront deck and watch the sunrise over Lake Erie or sit on the dock and watch the sunset over Marentette Canal. Birds and wildlife are literally at your door! Conveniently located a 12-minute drive to Point Pelee National Park or take the kayak (2 provided) down the canal into the Point Pelee marshland. 2 Adult bikes & 1 tween bike provided so you can cycle Essex County or just to the Point. Walk down Marentette Beach to the end of the spit where you can see Point Pelee across the small cut that allows you to access Lake Erie from the Canal in your kayak. The perfect spot for fishing and you can see the Eagles nesting just across in the Park. Birds arrive on the canal daily and the resident fox often wanders down late in the afternoon (especially in winter). Sleep well in 3 spacious bedrooms (1 Queen, 1 King & bunk room with 4 singles) with comfortable duvets, chiropractic mattresses, blackout blinds, reading lights, and ceiling fans. Additional Smart TV and Nintendo NES remasted edition in the bunk room with 60 retro video games. Watch a movie by the fire or play games with the family in the spacious living room which seats 10 comfortably. Google home mini to listen to Spotify or Smart-tv with Netflix etc. to watch movies or tvs. Living room includes an 11foot couch with a lounge on one end and a movable ottoman as well as 3 retro swivel rockers with footstools -the perfect spot to read a good book! There is also a game table for 2 and a large coffee table perfect for 1000 piece puzzles. Lots of games and puzzles for your enjoyment. The wood-burning stove keeps things feeling cozy when the temperature dips or when you just want that warm glow and the sound of crackling wood (wood included). Binoculars and bird books allow you to figure out which feathery visitor is on your doorstep each day.
Air conditioning and ceiling fans for warm summer evenings.
Brand new stainless steel appliances incl fridge, dishwasher, stove, microwave. Small appliances include toaster, blender & keurig. The kitchen is fully stocked with several sets of plates -plastic outside or beautiful Villeroy and Boch for inside. Lots of pots & pans, baking trays, mixing & serving bowls for your gourmet meals. The dining table seats 8 normally with 2 additional leaves to expand to 12 comfortably. 4 burner Propane Barbeque with grill tools.
Large bathroom with large double vanity, bath with adjustable shower head, and lots of hooks and rails for all of your wet beach towels. Washer & Dryer in the bathroom. Brand new shower (winter 2024)
Outside enjoy a cocktail while sitting in 4 comfortable Muskoka chairs on the patio, having a meal at the outdoor dining table or lounging on the outdoor couch on the patio or in one of the zero gravity or muskoka chairs on the deck by the water.
Spend your evenings with a glass of wine in the hot tub on the patio (seats 6).
Have a fire in the firepit and make s'mores & memories with your family & friends.
Leamington is a 15-minute drive with many restaurants, a charming downtown with lots of small local retailers and restaurants or access big box stores and Starbucks if that's what you need. The Hillman Marsh is a 5-minute drive or a short bicycle ride away. Many wineries within 30 minute's drive or take the ferry over to Pelee island for the day. Drive into Wheatley and buy fresh perch on the dock for your dinner or visit the Hillman Marsh for even more birds and wildlife. Cycle to Fred's for Ice-cream or dinner.
+ READ MORE - COLLAPSE AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms : - 4 single beds - 1 Queen bed - 1 King bed | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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+ VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Hillman Marsh, Point Pelee |
Note: Marenette Beach in Leamington on the north east edge of Point Pelee and just south of the Hillman Marsh. Located on a quiet private beach with the lake on one side and a 2km canal on the other. AVAILABILITYLast update: July 13, 2025 |
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RATES | | $275 | $325 | $650 | $1600 | - | - | 2 Nights | PEAK SEASON Jul 01, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025 May accept requests 4-7 nights in Sep - pls email to ask! | - | - | - | $2600 | - | - | 1 Week | FALL DELIGHT Sep 16, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | $325 | $375 | $800 | $1800 | - | - | 2 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Tax Rate | 13% | | Security Deposit | $500 (Security deposit will be refunded within 7 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 50% due at time of booking (The balance is due 45 days before arrival) | | Cancellation Policy | Strict | | Cottage Rules | View | | Fees |
NOTES All rates and fees INCLUDE applicable HST at 13%. You will receive a detailed invoice / receipt which shows this separately. The cleaning fee includes washing all bedding and towels, which are provided with the cottage. REVIEWS | | Monteil |  |
| Excellent little cottage for a nice weekend getaway with your family or in our case, together with another family. Externally it is well equipped for kayaking, fishing, biking. The canal is absolutely fabulous for fishing. The kids love catching panfish off the pier and there are some true monsters in there as well, 3 of which broke our 8 lb line. Internally it is also well stocked with everything you'll need in the kitchen, and entertainment. Jules is super pleasant to deal with, very responsive to our questions. The only thing keeping this from a max score is the one single bathroom, which makes it a bit inconvenient hosting two families, but we made it work.
Stayed: June 2025 Submitted: Jul 02, 2025
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Owner response: Thank you Monteil - we're glad you enjoyed your stay (although sorry for the broken fishing lines - there are some good size fish!) For anybody reading the review - there is indeed one full bathroom with a shower/tub combo, but the largest bedroom also has a small ensuite with toilet / sink. Just to make sure it's understood! | |
| | Nathalie |  |
| My husband and I rented The Boathouse on a family's recommendation, and we're so glad we did. It was the perfect place to relax and recharge. We spent the week exploring the area, visiting Point Pelle National Park and Hillman Marsh, enjoying peaceful sunrises over the lake and stunning sunsets over the channel. The included kayaks were a bonus and made it easy to enjoy the water.
The cottage itself is spotless, airy, and thoughtfully equipped truly a home away from home. And the bed Incredibly comfortable! Jules was an exceptional host friendly, responsive, and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed.
Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quiet escape in a beautiful setting.
Stayed: June 2025 Submitted: Jun 27, 2025
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Owner response: Thank you for being a great guest Nathalie! We are glad you had a lovely time. | |
| | Amanda | |
| Me and my husband stayed here for our honeymoon over Christmas. We loved it. From
The beginning of booking with Jules and Allison was easy and were available to answer all questions and concerns The cottage was everything we had dreamt it would be. It was clean, well kept, cozy and a view to die for. The sunrises were breath taking. We played games by the warm fire place. Snuggled in to watch movies on the Roku smart tv, walk on the beach, while we collected rocks.
Book your next cottage vacation at the Boathouse Cottage, you won't regret.
Stayed: December 2024 Submitted: Jan 06, 2025
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| | Debbie | |
| Another beautiful stay at this amazing beautiful relaxing cottage .Third year for us and it just keeps getting better and making wonderful memories.Thank you Allison and Jules for responding quickly and for being so accommodating.We will be back !!
Stayed: September 2024 Submitted: Oct 02, 2024
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| | James | |
| We enjoyed a week in this beautiful cottage with 3 families. The beach was beautiful with crystal clear water. I recommend bringing water shoes as the first 30 or so feet is composed of small smooth rocks that are hard on unprotected feet. The cottage was vey well stocked and we wanted for nothing. Leamington is very close by and has absolutely everything a person would want.
Stayed: August 2024 Submitted: Sep 05, 2024
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Owner response: Thank you, James, and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay! The beach can indeed change week on week… Two weeks ago it was beautifully sandy, and this week it does have some stones! So, probably a good idea to bring water shoes! But… The water is always beautiful! | |
$275 - $375 / night $650 - $800 / weekend $1600 - $2600 / week ALLISON HAWKINS Member since February 2022 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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