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Waterfront, Finest sand swim beach,Cul-De-Sac,Lorain Lane,Pelee Island Finest

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On the beach, sun-loungers
Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pelee Island, ON
  • Pelee Island Lighthouse
    6 min drive
  • Pelee Island Heritage Centre
    6 min drive
  • Fish Point Nature Reserve
    6 min drive
  • Sandusky Station
    169 min drive

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About the area

Pelee Township

With a stay at this cottage in Pelee Township, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Erie and Pelee Island Lighthouse. .This beach cottage is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Pelee Island Heritage Centre and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Fish Point Nature Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Pelee Island Lighthouse - 6 min drive
  • Pelee Island Heritage Centre - 6 min drive
  • Fish Point Nature Reserve - 6 min drive
  • Lighthouse Point Provincial Park - 8 min drive
  • Pelee Island Winery Pavilion - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Westview Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Stone House 1891 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pelee Island Winery Pavilion - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pelee Island Coneheads - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Conorlee's Bakery & Delicatessen - ‬14 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.

Waterfront, Finest sand swim beach,Cul-De-Sac,Lorain Lane,Pelee Island Finest

Welcome to our waterfront cottage, The Mermaid of Lorain, one of the Pelee Island’s Finest Homes, a two-story building on the very finest sand swim beach in a Cul-De-Sac! It has 3 bedrooms with Queen’s size beds in each room plus 1 pull out bed, which can accommodate up to 8 people. One bedroom (The Cleodora) is located on the main floor while the other 2 (The Nixie and The Ocarina)are located on the second floor. All the rooms and the living room have full lake views.
The flooring is made of carpet over wood, ceramic and laminate. It has a full kitchen with a stove, a microwave, oven, a refrigerator, dishes, glasses, utensils, and a dishwasher. We have a washer and a dryer for the clothes. It has 2 full baths, one on each floor. Bed linens, towels, and cleaning supplies are provided.
The finely decorated white wooden stair railings plus carpets on the stairs to the second floor are added safety features for the children and the elderly.
You'll also find an assortment of coffee makers, dining table, breakfast table and an outdoor gas BBQ grill. There is a large back deck for outdoor sitting. Fine decorated, bright and naturally lit interior features many artworks. The Mermaid of Lorain, Pelee Island’s Finest cottage is a relaxing and peaceful home. It has indoor entertainment with high speed satellite internet, satellite TV, VCR, CD/DVD player, a large collection of CDs and DVDs, a radio, books, and games for all age groups. There is a Playpen for younger children. Heating Base Boards, Fans, and Window Air Conditioners are available. There are plenty of beach chairs and a picnic table. Pelee Island's finest sand swim beach is at your front door. Lake Erie is quite shallow near our beach.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television with satellite programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Seyed Mirsattari (Text only)

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

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

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Waterfront Finest Sand Swim Beach cul-de-sac lorain Lane Finest
Waterfront Finest Sand Swim Beach cul-de-sac lorain Lane Finest

Waterfront, Finest sand swim beach,Cul-De-Sac,Lorain Lane,Pelee Island Finest Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tim s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sleep
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Very nice property - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

D Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful relaxing location on a large sandy beach
Amazing location right on a large sandy beach. Very quiet. Nice cottage but it is a cottage. Internet and satellite TV were flaky but so what: relax without a phone and enjoy some nature time! Manager Madeline very pleasant and accommodating. Check-out cleaning process should be posted before making reservation. Make sure to book ferry to the island in advance. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pelee Island - Mermaid on Lorain
Another great Trip to Pelee Island at Mermaid on Lorain. This is our third stay and it was amazing. The place was spotless when we arrived for check in. The location on the Island is amazing with some of the best sandy beach front on the Island. The house is very nice and had a lot of the essentials. We look forward to going back next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property on the beach!
We were very pleased with the property! A few minor things that did not detract from our overall impression - barbeque had not been cleaned and propane tank felt that it was nearing empty but property manager remedied that by quickly delivering a new full tank and brush to clean barbeque. Pump on water cooler not working properly. Also fire pit had not been cleaned out by previous guests, but it was either to windy or too hot/humid to have a bonfire anyway! Everything you could imagine was there for use, except we did not find a fly swatter, which would have come in handy due to some pesky biting flies. We would highly recommend the property. And it was nice to have the property manager, Madeleine and her husband nearby; they were very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great floor plan, great location. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

CHERYL-ANN S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Site but Some Surprises
The site is beautiful and the cottage is well outfitted. The host and property manager were helpful. However, we were surprised to be expected to clean the cottage thoroughly, to wash, dry and put away linens and towels and to take garbage to the waste station OR pay an additional (although reasonable) cleaning fee. That was not clear when we booked. We also had to pay for water even though the tap water was not tested.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Location on the water was excellent, with beautiful sunrise, but read on: We lost use of the cottage for 11 hours in the middle of our two day stay, so no wifi, not able to cook, no water so could not wash,.....had to haul water from the lake to flush toilets. When I requested some compensation for loss of use and enjoyment - the owner said to call Hydro. How absurd. I also urge everyone to read the 'Rules & Helpful Tips to Make Your Vacation Enjoyable' especially the last bullet point (24 items) as it directs to make it ready for the next customer, including washing sheets and making up beds, mop floors, scrub sinks, clean toilets etc. With no power until 10:00, spend all Sunday morning cleaning and washing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty good cottage
Check in was a breeze and the place is pretty as listed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The cottage was in a great location, spacious and clean. Communication was easy with the host. Overall a great place to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie D.

Incredible Location
Being on the beach was a huge plus, and the cottage did have room for all six of the adults in my group to get along comfortably. There were a few minor things that differed from the listing, but nothing that could spoil our stay. The house was quite clean but also had quite a few spiders - we seemed to be the first guests of the season so again, not a deal breaker. My group is already planning a return to the island, as this was our first time visiting and we loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gianna, WOODBRIDGE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This home is a great location, on the beach, comfortable and a great place to create memories with family and friends. I would definitely go back. Our host was always available if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pelee Island - Mermaid on Lorain
I have been going to Pelee Island since the 80's and this is the second stay at Mermaid on Lorain. The location on the Island is amazing with some of the best sandy beach front on the Island. The house is very nice and had a lot of the essentials. We look forward to going back next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pelee trip
House was as advertised. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa F., London, London

Review
This was the second time my friends and I stayed at this cottage and we had a blast! The only thing that we had trouble with was the cleaning process at the end of our stay. My friends and I spent half of the day before and the morning of our check out date cleaning and we still somehow got charged with a cleaning fee. The only thing we forgot was to take out the garbage, which is a $10 fee but we also got charged another $30 for an hour of interior cleaning even when we had left the house cleaner than we received it. I understand the garbage charge but my friends and I should not have been charged that extra $30.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebeka S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Cottage
Great little place right on a sandy beach! We were there for the pelee half and made a vacation out of it by staying an extra few days. Very worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Janice F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The waves of Lake Eire are beautiful
Great location on the water. Beautiful sunrises. Nice views from every room. Comfortable home. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid on Lorain
This house was amazing. Comes with all of the essentials. Just bring your clothes and food. The property manager is very nice and easy to communicate with. Overall a great experience. Will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Leila A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend getaway
House as advertised. Rooms were big with air conditioners in the bedroom. Fit our family of six perfectly. Nice location and view of the water however there were lots of burs on the property so be cautious if you have little kids and make sure to wear shoes even on the beach. As many reviewers commented there were many black flies that bite. Also, you need to clean the house yourself and wash the bedsheets and towels before leaving so we brought our own sheets and towels to avoid this.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend with perfect weather!
Very nice and great experience overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kecia M.

Beautiful location, looks just like the photo!
The house is very spacious and cozy and has everything you might need. The view of Lake Erie is amazing, we felt like we were at the ocean. It was like having our own private beach, we only saw a couple of people walk by during our entire stay. The sunrises and sunsets on this island are amazing! We plan to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Gail f.

Pelee Island Getaway
The beachfront at this property is amazing. Watching the sunrise and the moon rise daily was incredible. It was very unusual to have to do laundry at the end of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devorah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Place
We had a wonderful time at the Mermaid of Lorain. The cottage is comfortable and nice and the sound of the waves at night is so peaceful. The kids loved swimming and playing in the sand. It's a really beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Debra J.

Great beaching
We loved the location the unit had perfect accommodations for us. We brought our own sheets etc to avoid a last day washing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JR R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great option on Pelee!
We are life-long Pelee people who just needed some extra space as a bunch of family came in at the same time. This cottage is on some of the best beach area of the island and had all we that was needed to accommodate our family (of 5) and my brother's family (of 4).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022