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Whippoorwill Cottage

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Escape to a serene lakeside haven with calm waters reflecting the sky and a rocky shoreline.
Stunning single-story home with a gabled roof and covered porch.
Enjoy meals in the kitchen with a central island and seating area, featuring a sink and stainless steel appliances.
Relax in a cozy living space with a comfortable sofa, wooden coffee table, and abstract-patterned rug.
Relax on the front porch with a comfortable seating area.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Whippoorwill Cottage

A modern four season fully winterized three bedroom cottage with a partial lake view and an open concept main floor with soaring vaulted ceiling located at Lion's Head situated in sheltered Whippoorwill Bay. Centrally heated and supplemented with an electric fireplace in the living room to keep you warm once the temperature dips down. A perfect place for relaxing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, etc.

Property manager

Brad Downie

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed outside the cottage.

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,496 square feet

Similar properties

Exterior

Play, dine and relax amongst the beauty of Georgian Bay and The Bruce Trail.

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
Play, dine and relax amongst the beauty of Georgian Bay and The Bruce Trail.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs are allowed. Contact host if you have a cat.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children of all ages are welcome.

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
Note from host: Occupancy Limited to maximum of 6 persons
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number NBP-2022-201

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Whippoorwill
Whippoorwill Cottage Private vacation home
Whippoorwill Cottage Northern Bruce Peninsula

About the area

Map
Lion's Head, ON

What's nearby

  • Lion's Head Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Lion's Head Provincial Nature Reserve - 15 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Black Creek Provincial Park - 27 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Bruce Peninsula National Park - 33 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Dyer's Bay Beach - 43 min drive - 38.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rachel's Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪TruFood Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lion's Head Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Taste Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marydale's Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whippoorwill Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Whippoorwill Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whippoorwill Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whippoorwill Cottage located?

This family-friendly Northern Bruce Peninsula holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Smokey Head-White Bluff Provincial Park and Lion's Head Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Whippoorwill Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

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

Wonderful house in a great location

This is a modern house in my favorite part of the world. Great layout allows everyone to engage when they want and have their space when they need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sahan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very calm and peaceful place . Wish we could have booked this place for couple of more days .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

MARLENE D.

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

PERFECT PLACE TO STAY IN A SNOW STORM

WILD WEATHER ENJOYED IT!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
it was an awesome cottage. I spent a great time with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Modern cottage with all you need

Brads cottage is a great , very modern cottage within a short drive to town. The cottage has everything you need for a great stay. We drove less than an hour to some of the best/ most scenic hiking trails in Ontario. Brad was easy to communicate with and made sure we were well taken care of. Great spot !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Justin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, we were able to see some beautiful trails on the Bruce Peninsula. Only complaint, and it's a big one, is that there is no hot tub. I was looking specifically for a place with a hot tub to enjoy the night sky. Ad clearly states there is a hot tub but there is none to be found. The downstairs washroom has a nice size soaker tub, but it is definitely not a hot tub. We were quite disappointed to see the ad lured us in with a total lie. I reached out to the owner directly who replied by telling me the ad did not advertise a hot tub. I have the screenshots to prove it. So, if you're looking for a nice location on the peninsula but not hung up on a hot tub, this place may be a good fit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

MARLENE D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

review of cottage

was disappointed with the cleanliness of the cottage. You could see that the bathrooms where not cleaned overall very well. no keurig coffee make or fireplace as mentioned in listing. Tried using the oven one night and it filled with smoke. we ended up using the bbq instead. Dyson vacuum cleaner did not work. my suggestion would be to have the items you listed in your ad and have the cottage professional cleaned.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

SIMON

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Belle maison dans un coin très tranquille, mais un peu loin de tout, et surtout la propreté de l’hébergement laissait à désirer. Nous avons du laver le frigo avant d’y mettre nos choses, la douche était sale. Il faut apporter ses draps et serviettes.

8/10 Good

John B.

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

A Great Location on the Bruce

We come back to the Bruce every few years to enjoy the trails, Cyprus Lake, Singing Sands, hiking and watching the sunset on the Huron side. Whippoorwill Cottage Is a great location to reach all the points of interest on the Bruce in a short time. The cottage is well equipped and certainly in a quiet location to relax after a day of travels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Beautiful Bruce Peninsula

Lovely cottage with beautiful surroundings. Over the last 18 years we have have divided our time between the city and Lion's Head so it was a bit like coming home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021