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Whippoorwill Cottage

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining
Exterior
Nestled in sheltered Whippoorwill Bay at Lion's Head, this modern three-bedroom cottage offers a serene retreat with a partial lake view. Unwind by the electric fireplace in the living room and enjoy an open concept main floor with soaring vaulted ceilings.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61496 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed outside the cottage.

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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.

Events

No events allowed
Occupancy Limited to maximum of 6 persons

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only allowed outside the cottage.

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
Note from host: Occupancy Limited to maximum of 6 persons
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 NBP-2022-201

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Whippoorwill
Whippoorwill Cottage Private vacation home
Whippoorwill Cottage Northern Bruce Peninsula

About the neighborhood

Map
Lion's Head, ON

What's nearby

  • Lion's Head Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Lion's Head Provincial Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Ira Lake Provincial Park - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Miller Lake - 19 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Bruce Peninsula National Park - 26 min drive - 19.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear Tracks Inn & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trufood Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Marydale's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lion's Head Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Taste Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whippoorwill Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whippoorwill Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whippoorwill Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whippoorwill Cottage located?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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