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4 min WALK to sand beach & 4 water bodies. Central AC. 4 Fridges. Kid-friendly.

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Beach
4 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, wheelchair access
Exterior
Beach
High chair, paper towels, dining tables

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13187 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Port Franks, ON
  • Pinery Provincial Park
    4 min drive
  • Sand Hills Golf Resort
    6 min drive
  • Ipperwash Provincial Park
    12 min drive
  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield)
    44 min drive

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About the area

Port Franks

With a stay at this vacation home in Lambton Shores, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Pinery Provincial Park and Lake Huron. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Sand Hills Golf Resort and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Ipperwash Provincial Park.

What's nearby

  • Pinery Provincial Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sand Hills Golf Resort - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Administration - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Ipperwash Beach - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Grand Bend Beach - 21 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grog's Pub and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ipperwash Beach Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Midori Sushi - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪C J's Sunrise Bakery & Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Grogs - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

4 min WALK to sand beach & 4 water bodies. Central AC. 4 Fridges. Kid-friendly.

Central air conditioning keeps you cool. 4 fridges, at kitchen, bar, lower level and garage; 2 microwave ovens and 3 TV. Open-concept kitchen with an island. Cathedral ceiling above dining area, lounge, dining table and bar. All windows, including those at lower floor, are above ground. Natural gas range and BBQ.

There are recreational activities for any weather. In the garage at Tranquil Bay Lodge, you may play Ping-Pong/ table-tennis, axe throwing, and stationary bike, even if it rains outside. The garage is large, 39 feet by 20 feet, with 2 windows that allow the breeze through. The basketball inground post is at concrete parking pad. The wide-open front yard without tall structure is ideal to fly your drone. When strong wind picks up, fly a kite. Fossils are on premise, anyone who finds them earn a reward from house owners. Two groups of guests got $20 in 2023.

The bar Tranquil Bay Lodge is at main floor, facing a large deck, stone patio, shelter and a masonry wood-burning fireplace. The bar counter is in width of 4 seats. Dart game, cocktail set, and wine cups are set up. After sunny days, clear sky lends to star watching.
You can hear waves at the front deck, hall and 2 bedrooms. Relax on the beach and watch as the water and sky change colours. When the wind on the beach is too wild, walk 3-5 minutes to Old Mouth Lake, L Lake and Mud Creek. Witness different ecosystems at shores by 4 bodies of water.

Child-friendly features at Tranquil Bay Lodge are:
- Full-size toddler's bed /crib, 53 inches by 29 inches for those under 50 pounds, new 2022. Rocking chair.
- Bassinet for baby / toddlers, and changer. Play yard is 41 inches long. Anti-UV pop-up tent with mosquito net, SPF 50. The wagon can take multiple young children.
The toddler's booster chair is at Tranquil Bay Lodge. Tall dining chairs are in 3 levels of height, fitting children in different age groups. Step stools for young kids using washrooms.
- Interior Porthole window uses acrylic sheets, rather than glass. Most furniture has round corners. Edges of the bunk bed is rounded by bouncy guard.
- Kid's kayak for those who weigh under 100 pounds.
The utility room can be locked, leaving chemicals behind. Toys to play on the beach, in water and indoors, as well as crafts and books.
- The lounging area is next to the kitchen. You may prepare meals, BBQ, and watch children simultaneously.
- Port Franks’ private beach is very shallow, walk 10 feet into Lake Huron in water of half to 1 foot. Finer sand, less stone compared to main beach at Grand Bend 17 min drive away.

Fishing, kayak, canoe, surfing, marina and hiking in natural trials are within walking distance. Children’s playground is 6 minutes drive away. Half a day is enough to visit stores, cinemas, museum restaurants, and bars around Sarnia, Ipperwash, Grand Bend, Bayfield, Goderich and Parkhill.

Tranquil Bay Lodge has a good privacy. It is located at quiet section on Dolway Drive, where crowds heading to the beach do NOT need to drive through. All bedrooms and the backyard are hidden away from neighbours. Nobody sees you even windows are opened in any bedrooms. The Lower level walkout gives you access to a separate cement patio with a view of greenery. Blackout curtains help you stay asleep. Quiet time is 11 pm - 8 am.

This four-seasoned house and garage were completed in 2010. Renovation in need of building permit and new furnishing were done in 2021. The upper flooring is tiles, lower flooring is vinyl planks laid in 2021, both in white color to showcase cleanliness. Two full bathrooms, one with a tub and the other with a shower.

Bedroom 3 and 1 have a place for a full-size crib /toddlers bed in length of 53 inches. Vrbo only allows “futon”, not particular toddler’s bed. In family room there is a queen-sized Murphy bed, fold down from the wall. Vrbo only allows room name to be “office”, not “family room”. This house has separate living room and family room, each floor has a common area.

High speed and stable internet, three out of four bedrooms have desks, work and learn from vacation house ready. Family room at lower level has a square game table where family members play cards.

Tranquil Bay Lodge is stocked with pans, pots, cooking and eating utensils, toaster, coffee machine for ground coffee, electric kettle, induction oven, rice cooker. Dish liquid and dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, toilet tissue, paper towels, garbage bags, soap, shampoo and conditioner, mosquito repellent, first-aid kit, games and firewood. 7+ beach chairs, 3 beach umbrellas, water toys, skim-boards (1 for kid, the other for adult). Junior kayak, 4-adult air-inflated raft and bikes are available for rent, $10 -30 each. Guests refundable deposit CAD$499 within 8 days after stay.

Bedding and towels are NOT included in the price. Bedding is all bed-sheets, pillows and comforters/blankets.

Rent a raft $40, for 4 adults, inflatable, including oars and life jackets. Rent a kid’s kayak for $10, for youth under 100 pound. Two bikes for rent $30. All vessels and bike users must sign Liability Waver.

Three groups of guests are coming in 2024 to attend weddings.

House Rules
o Only human waste and toilet tissue flushed down toilets. Houses in Lambton Shores area use septic system other than sewage pipes in big cities. You can see lids of two septic tanks under thin lawn at east side out of house. The several following rules are also related to septic system. You would not want dirty water back up.
o Do not let food go down the drains. No garbage disposal under any sinks. Septic system can not handle food.
o Use spatula or paper tower to wipe off pans if much grease. If hand wash, use slightly more than sufficient amount of dish detergent to remove oil.
o Spread time of using water. E.g, Max 2 laundry loads back to back. Do not keep bath/shower water running continuously for 3+people. Water supply in higher volume when fewer taps running.
o Clean off surfaces of BBQ each day you use. Bring all food and sauce inside before dark. No animals would touch your food. Keep a minimal of a foot away from windows and vinyl siding, to prevent the heat from melting or bubble.
o Quiet time between 11 pm and 8 am, Noise Bylaw (lambtonshores.ca) No noise outdoor, especially you see east and west neighbouring houses have vehicles parked outside. If you wish loud music and speech, shut windows and doors then enjoy indoors.
o Do not spray insect repellent on the deck. Most products contain deet, which stains the vinyl. On lawn, brick patio, cement and asphalt pavement, applying bug spray is fine. Those type that to be rubbed on skin do not have this issue like spraying.
o Max 10 people sleep-over, who are 13 years or older. This occupancy limit is set by municipality's licensing program of Short-Term-Rental. No RV nor trailer on premise.
o No smoking nor vaping indoor. Away from fabric pads, cushions and umbrella, smoking cigarettes outdoor is fine, leaving butts in designated tray under roof of eastern shed. Do not use marihuana nor drug, except owner’s consent.
o No strong odor items used indoor, such as curry, fish sauce. Can not burn anything inside.

Garbage disposal. Municipality collects waste every Thursday morning. Between Wednesday night and Thursday at 7 am, please place trash and recyclable bins at Dolway Drive. Boxes without lids can not be picked up. Trash bags are under kitchen island sink. Municipality does not require plastic bags in bins, you may still use bags for sticky and loose trash.
Excessive amount of waste. More than 35 gallons 1 full trash bin or more than 47.5 gallons, half of recyclable bin, please take away when you check-out. Leaving on-site will let bugs , ants and germ grow on hot weather. Deposit will be withheld CAD $25 per 18 gallons.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a sofa bed and a washing machine.
This vacation home features wheelchair access, designated smoking areas, and a playground.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Selina

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Designated smoking areas

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2010 sq ft (187 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 1 full-sz toddler bed, 53 inches.1 baby's Playard

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 LIC-2023-0102

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

4 min WALK to sand beach & 4 water bodies. Central AC. 4 Fridges. Kid-friendly. Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G., New Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies Weekend Getaway
We had a lively time. The cottage was well maintained and communication with the homeowner was great. I would definitely rebook this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice A.

Very good
We had a very nice time at this property. Lovely quiet area and the back yard was a nice place to sit back and relax. Beautiful beach, 4 minute walk is accurate, but another bit of a walk through pathway to the actual water. Overall a nice vacation and owners helpful with any questions we had prior to our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roselyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend stay
Easy communication with property owner. Clean home. Hopw it stays this way. The kids enjoyed much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
great getaway
the property was well appointed and well maintained. it was perfect for our family and we really enjoyed our time there. lots of fridge space. kitchen was well equipped and lots of seating for our family. there was a high chair for our 2 year old and a crib for our infant. i would highly recommend this rental for a large family or several family members staying together. would consider renting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023