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Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage

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A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a black sofa, and a dining table set with plates and glasses. - Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage (Greater Napanee)
Two Adirondack chairs facing a wooden dock extending into a calm lake with a clear sky. - Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage (Greater Napanee)
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances. There are wooden stools and a large island with bar stools. The ceiling is wooden with hanging pendant lights. - Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage (Greater Napanee)
A beach with tents and beach chairs, people in the water, and a clear sky. - Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage (Greater Napanee)
A dining area with a wooden table and benches, large windows, and a ceiling fan. - Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage (Greater Napanee)
Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage

  • New renovated 1.5 bathrooms+ water filtration system !!
    Welcome to Sunshine's cottage, a cosy waterfront cottage in the quiet Hay Bay area. Perfect for a family reunion. This cottage offers beddings, hotel- style high quality mattresses and stainless steel kitchen appliances. Enjoy this charming and peaceful cottage nestled on 3 acres of land. Take in the amazing lake views from every window and a renowned fishing spot steps from the cottage. The sunrise, sunset and night sky are incredible. Sunshine's waterfront cottage sits on flat grassy land. It is a 1+1/2-storey cottage with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms (new renovated).

    1st floor : 2 bedrooms + 1.5 bathrooms;
    2nd floor: 2 single beds

    There is plenty of outdoor space and privacy with a long lakeshore frontage. The property features a fire pit, gas BBQ, dock, Kayak, paddle boat and a resting area close to the shoreline. The water is clean and refreshing with a rocky, slightly weedy bottom so bring water shoes. For the best enjoyment:

    Sunshine is max fit for 6 adults + 1 kid Guests have full access to the entire property. There is space to park 2 cars at the entrance of the property.

    Hay Bay is the perfect countryside meeting point for a family weekend, which between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Hay Bay is comfortable, well appointed and has just enough luxury to make it special. It’s a quiet waterfront (Hay Bay) area located in Napanee.

    Enjoy the water activities in Summer, ice fishing in Winter, and more spectacular is having a bonfire under the starry night! Napanee where you can sample any variety of coffee shops or chic restaurants.

    Take a 15-20 minute drive to Kingston or 50 minutes to Sandbanks to walk the dunes and play in the Caribbean-like waters. Convenient to PEC via a free ferry. There are two waterfront cottages (Joyce & Sunshine) on the 3 acre lot.

    These two cottages can been booked together if you have a bigger group (more than 9 pp), or booked separately. Extra guests must be approved in advance.

    -> 1 - 1 person Kayak + 1- 2 persons Kayak + 1 shared Paddle boat is provided, life jackets are provided too, you can also bring your own.
    -> **NEW** 2 passes (2 vehicles Permit) for SandBank Provincial Park are provided from April 1st - Nov 30th
    -> Towels: Need to bring your own beach towels, we only provide hand towels and bath towels. It is not for outside use.
    ->Please respect water conservation practices in activities and usage
    -> Firewood is not provided; you can bring your own

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About the area

Greater Napanee is home to this chalet. Allan Macpherson House and Park and Old Hay Bay Church National Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Napanee Golf and Country Club and Loyalist Golf and Country Club. Strathcona Paper Centre and Prince Edward County Skateboard Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Napanee travel guide
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Greater Napanee, ON

What's nearby

  • A sign for Lake on the Mountain in Ontario Parks.
    Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park
    45 min drive - 48.7 km
  • A historic stone building with a turret and a large arched window.
    Queen's University
    47 min drive - 61.7 km
  • A historic tower with a red roof, surrounded by boats and trees in a marina setting.
    Kingston Waterfront
    47 min drive - 65.7 km
  • A building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Waupoos Estates Winery Prince Edward County".
    Waupoos Winery
    57 min drive - 63.8 km
  • Huff Estates Winery
    55 min drive - 75.0 km

Getting around

  • Napanee Station
    38 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • The O'Connor House
    26 min drive
  • Subway
    31 min drive
  • United Restaurant
    27 min drive
  • KFC
    29 min drive
  • Mr. Fry and Mrs. Cone
    31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage located?

Situated in Greater Napanee, this chalet is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Ontario and within 12 miles (20 km) of Bay of Quinte and Napanee Golf and Country Club. Napanee Town Hall and Lennox and Addington Museum and Archives are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Hay Bay waterfront retreat - Sunshine's cottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to stay for a weekend ice fishing! Right at the water perfect snowmobile access and great fishing. Very clean place with lots of amenities. Would rent again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good time staying at the sunshine cottage. The views were awesome and the place was neat and clean. Having free access to sandbank beach is awesome. Although we did not enjoy the smell of the water when you shower it won’t stop us from coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful escape from the city

The Sunshine Cottage is a little piece of heaven on the lake. We were looking for a place to stay while our house was getting renovated and we were so lucky to have found this cottage. Communication with the hosts was flawless and prompt. They made sure we had everything we needed and that we enjoyed our stay. We highly recommend Sunshine Cottage to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Easter Weekend

We throughly enjoyed our 3 nights at the Sunshine house. There were 4 adults and 2-3year olds. I am a birder, so I spent my time outdoors exploring for different birds. The house was well stocked with anything we needed. Newly renovated and very clean!I would give it a 5 star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

We needed somewhere to stay in the Napanee area so we thought we’d try Vrbo. Luckily we stumbled on this waterfront property on Hay Bay. The cottage is meticulously looked after , so clean and packed full of thoughtful amenities. Shadow was prompt in responding from the time I booked, to the time I checked out. The numerous positive reviews were one of the things that drew us to this property….and they are all 100% correct. Highly recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice quiet lakeview property

Everything met our expectations. It is a lovely space for a family retreat. The sleeping accommodations are spacious and very comfortable. TV and games provided were good and the fire pit, lake and outdoor chairs is very nice. Given the late season we did not access the water craft. Some minor issues in the kitchen included a grill pan in the oven not clean, and a broken cork screw. I would go there again and hope to sometime soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at the sunshine cottage.As we entered the home we all noticed the fresh clean smell, it was very inviting. Little snacks and refreshments awaited on the living room coffee table. Perfect ! The kitchen was well stocked with coffee, creamer and other little thoughtful necessities. The rooms were spacious and clean. The beds were comfortable and our son really loved his private upstairs loft to escape all the snoring adults. We were provided with clean towels and a large array of bath and shower products. The cottage also has air conditioning for those warm summer nights. If you want to relax with a beautiful view and enjoy a good barbecue and a warm night by the fire pit. I recommend sunshine cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Cottage

Sunshine cottage is a beautiful vacation spot, we had such an amazing time with our family, shadow is an amazing host :) highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely clean cottage for a winter stay

Super clean and thoughtfully supplied cottage with lots of sleeping space. Great for a group gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great girls trip

The property was perfect for what we needed. It was beautiful and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hay bay

Great hosts. Clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hay Bay

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025