Welcome to beautiful Huron County! This lakeside community is located just minutes from Goderich along the shores of Lake Huron. This vacation home, equipped with a luxury hot tub, is situated on a quiet dead-end road, just a short walk to the bluff with incredible views of the lake or a 2-minute drive to a breathtaking beach. Accessible year-round it has all the modern amenities of home with an electric fireplace, jacuzzi bathtub, 70-inch TV and a fully outfitted kitchen. You will have access to the entire half-acre property including the large private dog-friendly backyard which is fenced on three sides and backs onto a treed gully.
The Space:
- There are 2 bedrooms (one on the main floor and one on the top floor) each with a king-sized bed as well as an open loft on the top floor overlooking the living room containing 2 additional twin beds **Please note the loft is not an enclosed space**
- The cottage has 2 full bathrooms, 1 with a shower (on the main floor) and 1 with a jacuzzi bathtub (on the top floor).
- A fully equipped kitchen has all the amenities required including an electric stove, toaster oven, Bosch dishwasher, blender & coffee maker.
- The living room has a cathedral ceiling with an open concept kitchen and living space.
- All roads in our community are paved and great for walking, running, and cycling.
- Unlimited internet, Smart TV, air conditioning/propane heating, electric fireplace, BBQ, full kitchen, washer/dryer, and outdoor fire pit.
- 7 person hot tub open year round!
- There are plenty of books, board games and children's toys for rainy days.
- The open loft also has a small, dedicated desk with a view of the lake, for those wishing to have a working staycation.
- Port Albert has a quaint village feel and is outfitted with a pub, general store, and LCBO. **NOTE: At this time the general store is closed and for sale, we hope it will reopen but we do not know when**
Guest access:
- Guest access to the cottage via lock box.
- Ample parking available for multiple vehicles.
Other things to note:
- The living room couch pulls out to allow for extra sleeping space.
- Linens and towels are provided.
- Cottage is dog friendly (pre-approval needed), unfortunately cats are not permitted.
- Snowshoes and toboggans are available for use in the winter.
Things to Do in the Summer:
- Spend the day swimming and relaxing at the Port Albert beach “Ontario’s Best Kept Secret”.
- Enjoy the world-renowned Lake Huron sunsets from the beach in Goderich or Port Albert.
- Spend the evening relaxing in the hot tub after a day at the beach.
- Explore the charming, historic shops in downtown Goderich or tour along the waterfront to watch the ships docking at the world’s largest underground salt mine.
- Enjoy a morning tee time at one of the many golf courses nearby.
- Take a tour of the Cowbell Brewery and enjoy the open-air beer garden and restaurant just a short 20-minute drive away.
- Visit Point Farms Provincial Park just 5 minutes away.
- Day trip options include Kincardine (30 min), Bayfield (30 min), Grand Bend (45 min) and Port Elgin (50 min).
- There are many hiking, cycling, fishing and paddling options nearby (local brochures are provided in the cottage).
Things to Do in the Winter:
- Warm up in the hot tub while enjoying the stunning winter scenery.
- Rent a fat bike from Goderich Bike Shop and enjoy a winter ride along the Guelph-to-Goderich (G2G) rail trail.
- Watch the sunset from the bluffs near the Goderich lighthouse.
- Point Farms Provincial Park offers a wide variety of winter activities.
- Hiking trails ranging from 20 minutes to 1.5 hours, snowshoeing, and plenty of birds and wildlife to see along the way.
- Bring your snowshoes, cross-country skis, and fat bikes to Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area (20 min) or other trails.
- Have an outdoor fire (winter firepit provided).
- Tobogganing options available nearby.