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Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Property grounds
Fireplace
Nestled on the shores of the Detroit River, this charming cottage offers a serene getaway. With a private sand spit, BBQ on the deck, and hammock for reading under sunny skies or stargazing at night. Take advantage of its proximity to downtown Amherstburg for an added layer of adventure.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin

Stay at our little cottage on the shores of the Detroit River.
This one room cottage has all the makings of a simple getaway:
hammock, BBQ, private sand spit and fire pit.
Quintessential summer, minutes from downtown of Amherstburg.
Well suited to young families, girls' weekends, couples getaways, and anyone just looking for a bit of quiet.
The small beach is perfect for building sandcastles with tikes, or digging your lawn chair in and watching the sunset; the large deck is a great place to pass the afternoon, BBQ-ing and watching the freighters go by, the hammock is the place to polish off your summer reading list.

There is a bike lane along Front Road, for cyclists wanting to pop into town; or head to the wine route.

The Cottage makes a perfect jump-off point for: exploring the EPIC wine route, city of Windsor, Boblo Island, Town of Amherstburg, Holiday Beach, Point Pelee National Park.

Cooking:
Propane BBQ on the deck
Kitchen: Stove, (2) mini bar fridges, fully stocked with pots, pans, cutlery, etc. as well as some basic spices, condiments, tinfoil, saran wrap, to aide you in your kitchen prep.

Sleeping:
(2) Murphy Beds: (1) Queen + (1) Double

Bathroom:
Toilet, Sink, Shower with seat

The bunkie promises to host you for a perfect little getaway.
*** Access to the cottage requires visitors to walk a set of gently sloped stairs ***

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Playpen, travel high chair, etc. avail on request

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Drifted Inn Riverfront Cottage Amherstburg
Drifted Inn Riverfront Cottage
Drifted Riverfront Amherstburg
Drifted Riverfront
Drifted Riverfront Amherstbur
Drifted Riverfront
Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cottage Cottage
Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cottage Amherstburg
Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cottage Cottage Amherstburg

About the area

Map
Amherstburg, ON

What's nearby

  • Gordon House - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Amherstburg Freedom Museum - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bailey's Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Fort Malden National Historic Site - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bird Island - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 35 min drive
  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JP Mcguire’s Waterfront - ‬58 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Buster's Place - ‬57 min drive
  • Maxhari’s Family Restaurant
  • ‪Pranks On The Marsh - ‬56 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin located?

Nestled on the beach, this Amherstburg cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of White Sands, Bailey's Beach and Gordon House. Lake Erie and Centennial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Oasis

We had such a wonderful time at our stay in Amherstburg. It is a great location, cute little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love this place!

This was our 3rd visit to Drifted Inn, and we booked our 4th while we were there. It's a beautiful little place, the beach is perfect for our son and it's close enough to town to get anything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a relaxing getaway

This place was great for a nice relaxing weekend. The view of the river was very tranquil and was exactly what we were looking for. We enjoyed the property thoroughly. The property is as advertised. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this place. Beautiful views from the deck. We hope to be back again next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly a slice of paradise.

A really incredible place with an excellent location and a truly beautiful and unique experience. Hoping to come back and explore even more local areas soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Awesome spot! Was everything i hoped it would be
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cute cozy and quiet

A+
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer sunset over the river

Perfect stay for 2+ a dog. Easy access to town and local wineries. Spent every night watching the sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

giorgio g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful getaway

Tranquil and hassle-free. Just the place to unwind and recharge
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Staycation EVER

Just absolutely perfect for what hubby and I needed. Megan was very responsive, the cottage was as perfect as it could have been. Scenery was great, Tim’s just a skip away, comfortable bed and lunging furniture - I claimed the chair by the fire all weekend. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Family Weekend

We loved your riverfront cottage! It was perfect for a weekend away and relaxing. The girls built sand castles and played in the water, my husband fished, and I relaxed in the hammock. We enjoyed the town and the riverfront walk and shops as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we wanted

Quiet place on the lake. Beautiful sunsets. The porch/deck was our absolute favorite place to be, morning and evening especially. Cozy little place, but its all we needed. We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hadi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oh 👌 wows

can't say enough about the cabin, its beautifully on Detrroit river, Megan was excellent 👏 thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

We loved it !!

What a awesome place to spend a vacation very clean everything you need to enjoy and relax will for sure go back to have that expierence again. Thanks so much Megan & Greg
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K., Hamilton, ON

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing little gem

This was our second time staying, and we had yet another wonderful stay! We love the little town of Amherstburg, and this cottage is the perfect location. Watching the ships is always a favourite, but the closeness to multiple nature areas is a bonus as well. We were able to enjoy some bird watching at Point Pelee and Holiday Beach. The cottage is kept very clean, the bed is really comfy, and the kitchen was super well stocked! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

My wife and I stayed here for 5 nights and it was fantastic.It was very clean and had everything that you would need .We enjoyed siting on the patio or just relaxing in the hammock.We went to shooters twice for dinner.It was just a couple minute drive from the cottage The food was awesome and the waitresses were super friendly.highly recommend this cottage and shooters.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Arden H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice weekend!

Cottage was adorable and essentials were well stocked. Easy check-in and the nights were very quiet. Sunsets on patio were gorgeous and it was great to watch the big boats go by on their way to Detroit. We also loved walking around Amherstburg, such a cute historic downtown. Little bit of confusion on the check out time and the water had a bit too much seaweed to swim, but would recommend the cottage to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alesha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So nice and relaxing

We had such a nice and relaxing time. There are no surrounding neighbors, so privacy is great. It is a little closer to the road than we had hoped, but we still enjoyed it so much. There was a nice sand area for our children, and we could still take them in the water. We enjoyed the gas fireplace inside on the rainy days. We also enjoyed the hammock, birds, and barges that went by. It was a cozy place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean inside. There was construction next door everyday at 8am until 4pm. The doors are lacking as the allow spiders and mosquitos into the property and my husband and I were bitten many times. I shouldn’t need bug repellent indoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was great, private, and relaxing. Neighbor woke us up the first day there as they thought they left their cell on site. Didn't really need that at 8 am especially after traveling from a diff timezone with 2 small kids... Cottage was clean, couldn't figure out the heater so had a couple cold nights, Murphy beds were fine for the kids but messed with my wife and I's back/hips. Big time ant problem in the kitchen area that cost us some food early, I probably killed 30 ants in the kitchen myself. My wife and I enjoyed sitting outside and the boys enjoyed the little beach. Dual Mini Fridges stored everything we needed for our week long stay. When you arrive its more like a really old cottage with really old furnishings that needs some work so keep your expectations in line with that and you will be fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Magnifique petit chalet confortable et très bien équipé avec une vue magnifique sur le détroit. Excellente communication avec l’hôte. Nous avons passé un très bon moment!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Another restful stay at this beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeff F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to get away

It was great watching boats and fishing from the cottage. Clean and had all we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda D., Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didn't want to leave!

Exceeded expectations! The location is really a treasure. Very private and literally ON the water. Sitting on the deck watching the big ships is absolutely the best! The cottage is also fully stocked for cooking and the linens are excellent quality. The location is also super convenient... Just minutes to town, big box stores, grocery, and restaurants. We hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aron C., Toronto, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another excellent stay

This was our second year staying at the Drifted Inn, and it was another wonderful time for our family. As always, the cottage is clean, cozy and comfortable. We had beautiful weather all week which let us take advantage of dinners on the deck, lots of fun on the little private beach, and beautiful sunset views. Thank you for another wonderful summer getaway. We have already booked for next year, and can't wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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