I think this was one of the most comfortable non-hotel experience I've ever had. Not exactly a…read morecottage and far from a camping experience, the cabins here are built for a short or a long term stay in the heart of Port Elgin. Its steps away from the main beach (about 15 min walk) and a short drive from the town. Its relaxing here. Not sure what to expect, when we got here its in the middle of a residential area. Basically a big house (the owners) and small cabins surrounding the rest of the lot (4). I thought it was weird, but noticed some other neighhbours had this setup as well. Turns out the whole area was cabins and small cottages, with a lot more trees, but recently had been torn down to make way for large homes. The cabin was small but really cozy. You don't need more than this. 2 bedrooms, kitchenette with sink, microwave, hot stove, big fridge, coffee maker (but bring your own coffee and filters) and lots of dishes and utensils. There a flush toilet (key!), sofa, small eat-in area, your own bbq and 2 muskoka chairs on the porch. In the morning, we ate brekkie and watched the owners 2 kids play around in the sandbox and swings. In the evening, we made our bbq and ate it outside while I held a fly swatter at intruders. In the evening, the owners started a bonfire and we shared beers and good conversation. The bedrooms are comfy with ample blankets provided, also a heater for colder nights. There's also two showers (bonus!) On the right side of the main house. Most importantly the cabin and facilities was CLEAN. As princessy as I am, the place exceeded my expectations for these kinds of things. And rightly so, the owner Krissy prides herself in this and maintains each cabin as If it were her own. If she wouldn't stay there, neither will you. At $90 a night, it was easy to book at their email braemarcabins@gmail.com

Absolute trash. Do not waste your time or money coming to this sh*thole. cottage one we stayed in…read morebecause it was supposed to be a secluded and that was a big fat lie by the owners as well. They actually have a small cottage literally right beside cottage one. This is absolute bullsh*t as I wanted some peace and quiet and now these clowns are literally 5 steps away from our COttage. Don't waste your money coming to this pathetic piece of sh*t place just to have some f*cking owner 5 feet away from you at all times. Fishing is garbage too. Site garbage. Overall the worst cottage experience I've had in 30+ years

I've been here twice, once just after Labour Day in September (Summer-ish), and once on the weekend…read morebefore Christmas (Winter!). The place is fantastic and each cottage comes fully equipped with everything you expect and more - bed sheets, all cooking equipment, spices, abundant amounts of plates cups and utensils. The owners are extremely friendly, and also keep chickens and sell freshly-laid eggs (I didn't get a chance to try though). Also on the premises is a games room equipped with a ping pong table, a pay-per-use pool table, foosball table, shuffleboard table and a pay-per-use washer/dryer. The cottages and chalets (we've stayed in both before) all come with electric heating, as well as a wood stove to keep yourselves warm. The water is clean and drinkable. The washrooms are updated and modern. The larger cottages and chalets come with a pull-out couch that will fit an extra couple people. BBQ and associated tools are of course included. On the Summer trip, we went canoeing on Lake Eugenia (the resort has a beachfront on this lake, and they rake their shoreline of all the debris that occasionally washes up). Past the road bridge, lake Eugenia is very vast and beautiful. There are also paddleboats to use, and both of these are included. Kayaks are rentable at an additional cost. All the buildings have easy access, but the chalets are the ones that sit closest to the waterfront. On our Winter trip, we used the cottage resort as a base and went to the nearby Blue Mountain ski resort (about 1/2 hour), coming back to cook delicious meals. Some key things you may consider packing: -aluminum foil, plastic wrap, soap, shampoo, bath towels, large roasting pans if you bake meat in the oven

Just arrived here not too long ago. Was very much impressed by the awesome friendliness of the…read moreowners. The grounds and motel building are well taken care of and maintained By The Way. Two thumbs up By The Way. Dave.

You know, I liked this place, a quirky small motel, 'bout 10 rooms and the owners live onsite. It…read moreis sort of like someone's old aunt's house. Beds and rooms are clean, big window out the back side, not facing the busy street. They also provide a picnic/ grill area which is needed as there are not restaurants in Wiarton. Continent breakfast is barebones, which might have been at that aunts house!

Girls day out. We booked 2 nights. This place is newly renovated. You will be greeted with a glass…read moreof rose wine when you checked in. The staff are very friendly. Fire ban in effect in Ontario so there is no bonfire. The weather was cold but they have a heated pool from 8am-8pm. Free breakfast from 8-10am. I loved the bed and the towels, quality linens. Rooms are cleaned everyday.They have a casual fine dining restaurant with a patio, open to the public.

This is the second time we have stayed here and it's perfect. It's clean and has what you need -…read moreit's not fancy but it is in the exact perfect location right in the little downtown. We will definitely stay here again!

Very clean facility! Contactless check in and out but there's 24h assistance when needed. Free…read moreparking on site and right beside all the pubs and restaurants. The people working there are all very friendly. Looks like the best motel in the area. I recommend Craigie's for a quick breakfast in the morning. It's takeout only right now and there are tables in the back to sit at. We went there two days in a row. Probably the best quality food in the area and most menu items are $4-$10!

We stayed for a weekend in February. The room was huge, clean, full kitchen, even stacked washer…read moreand dryer. We had dinner in their restaurant on the ground floor and it was very good. Their menu is a fusion but had enough choices to satisfy including several vegan dishes. Our food was amazing and the service was friendly and fast. Couldn't ask for more.

From the owner: The first thing you’ll want to do when you arrive at The Sands is step onto your private lakefront…read morebalcony overlooking the endless water and sky. Each of our 21 luxury suites has been designed with an eye to stylish, modern comfort to enhance your holiday in every way possible. The interiors are bright, fresh and spacious with the additional convenience of your own full kitchen. Our cozy, on-site restaurant, Tables, offers casual fine dining, and our charming roof top lounge, The Sandbar, is not to be missed. The excellent amenities are many, and the service is unparalleled.

Having a niece being married in the wilds of mid-Ontario (Sauble Falls), I was in need of…read moreaccommodation. The available hotels and motels being somewhat ... basic, I asked for suggestions for bed and breakfast in the area. A dutiful sister supplied these and I looked at websites and made my choice. I've had mixed experiences of B&Bs over the years but was hopeful since said dutiful sister also runs a B&B in the area. My expectations were exceeded in Danielle's house and hospitality. The house, while period, was not drowning in touches but rather was well balanced and felt like a period home rather than a museum or jumble sale. Danielle's hospitality was gracious and warm while feeling unforced and genuine. The food was unusually good even in my generally positive B&B experiences. My only regret is that Gadd-about is 3,000 kilometers from my home. I shall have to invent another excuse to visit my sister next summer that includes not being able to stay with her.