Is The Bunkie on Lake Erie pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is The Bunkie on Lake Erie located?

Situated in Leamington, this golf vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Erie, Leamington Municipal Marina, and Leamington Community Recreation Trail Trailhead. Point Pelee Karting and Seacliff Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Bunkie on Lake Erie Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

6/10 Okay

Genavieve I.

Jul 13, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

communication was well, the place needed a bit more cleaning and dusting. the overall aesthetic of the space is homey but the shower was not the best.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Away

The refurbished garage is a perfect couples getaway it 4 klms to point pelee national park and 1.7 klms to marina where you can access ferry to go to pelee island for a dayd trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Joanne

May 20, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property was very basic and the condition was poor e.g. tears in couch fabric and bedding covers, blinds didn't cover the windows, too many faults to list. The place was dirty, with cobwebs, dust ... The towels provided were threadbare and had holes. There was no shampoo or soap for the shower, no dishtowels ...

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Moses A.

Aug 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Guess house stay.

Decent little space. We stayed here on our way home. Owners are friendly and accommodating. Would reccomend for 1 night stay. Golf course across the street.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Judi V.

Aug 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Bunkie

This was a great location for a round of golf right across the road. Would book again next year;)

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Oct 28, 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Useless, dont waste your money. Tried to apply additional charges post stay. POS

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxane D.

Jul 17, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leamington

Nice cottage for two. Clean. Nice hosts. Great location. A little rustic, but very pleasant.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lois W.

Aug 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bunkie near Point Pelee

We booked on short notice so we could participate in the Rice Moon freighter canoe tour that night at Point Pelee. Communication with the owner went smoothly and the place was sweet: simple and nice furnishings, clean and very spacious. It needed a bit of an air out when we got there but all else was very good. :)

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

Aug 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just be very aware you're in the guest house

The main house is a separate rental, when we were there people were having a party before some local festival. You very little to no privacy.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Barb B.

May 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway bunkie

This is our 2nd time at this rustic bunkie on Lake Erie for our Birding getaway at Point Pelee. The accommodations are in a great location and just what we need for 2 people for a few days. We take our own pillows & towels and essentials. We enjoy recapping our day sitting by the lake with a glass of wine. Connor the host is accommodating & friendly. We have already booked for 2024

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

Aug 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

The location is excellent. The rental was clean. The host is very responsive and polite. The water views are spectacular, we enjoyed watching the sun set each night after our days activities. This location is minutes from Point Pelee National Park and also the ferry to Pelee Island. If you like to golf, the course right across the road is very well kept. We really enjoyed it, Know that you are renting a renovated garage, and that’s totally fine, just know that for your expectations. We might suggest bringing an extension cord, the outlets are in odd places. If you are fussy, bring your own towels and bedding, it’s basic, but it works. To summarize, it’s a No Frills, affordable place to stay with good, friendly hosts. We would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Aug 5, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Found rhe place to be clean but A C didnt work, fridge door needed to be put back on ,

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Jane W.

Aug 12, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

A Place to Sleep

Although the building appeared clean, there is an issue with ants, specifically on the kitchen counter. The outdoor sitting area is overgrown with weeds and the Muskoka chairs were not at the property. The wifi wasn't working.(my partner needed this for work) Conor responded promptly to my message regarding this however it was late in the evening before he got the issue solved & returned the chairs. There were a number of staples missing from the kitchen. (cutting board, bottle opener). The sheets didn't fit the bed, they were "bally" and the mattress protector was ripped, preventing the sheets from staying on the mattress! This building is located very close to a busy street, quite noisy in the morning and afternoon. This area is spectacular with loads of beaches, Pelee Island and Point Pelee National Park. We spent very little time at the VRBO.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Peggy S.

Jul 17, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don't stay here

Well... I did wait 48hours before completing this review. We were very disappointed, did not feel comfortable staying there and when we got off the ferry at 10pm, we actually decided to drive 2.5 hours home instead of staying for the second night. There was no shower head in the shower.... it was like a garden hose with water coming out of it like a fire hydrant. The floor in the whole 'bunkie' was slanted and it makes me wonder what they put the laminate flooring over. There seemed to be a hole around the toliet that the laminate was placed over. There was thick layers of dust on the wobbly ceiling fan and on the coffee table, magazines, books and games. We know it was 'pet-friendly', but we didn't expect the couch to have so much dog hair on it. The blinds were broken and they didn't even cover the entire window....so when we were in bed, someone could have easily been peeking in (as you are very close to main road). It made us feel very uneasy. There were holes in the corners/cupboards where foam insulation is visible. The patio was full of weeds. We were very shocked when we got there and contacted Conor (thought we would contact him first) and he said he would talk to cleaning lady and asked how could he make it better. We said it was no where worth what they listed it as, gave him most the details above and we were not happy with the conditions. Needless to say, we didn't hear from him again. This was a very negative experience and in our opinion, goes to show how people who rent places like this, at what they charge, seem only to be interested in collecting the money and not about client satisfaction. We wish we stayed in a hotel/motel.... would have been a lot cheaper.... especially with the housekeeping and administration fees through Vbro. :(

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Jun 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for Bird Festival

This property was a great location for the Point Pelee Birding Festival. It was clean and comfortable. The only things missing were a dish cloth, dish drying towel and paper towel. It worked well for our needs.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Aug 3, 2023

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florence H.

May 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Precisely as Advertised

7 nights. Cosy, clean and comfortable. Close enough to most area attractions. Conor promptly addressed and remedied two minor issues. Thoughtful and pleasant host.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S., Phoenixville

Aug 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice clean rental on Lake Erie

Clean but modest rental on Lake Erie. Great location, private.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Steve E.

Aug 20, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Don't stay here

This place was dirty and barely functional. Move along.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Shanna F.

Aug 4, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little spot

Booked this last minute for a mini getaway. Perfect for what we needed. Only downfall was right on the water but access to lake was restricted

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kelly G.

Aug 1, 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Don't stay here

Pros: Pet friendly Early check-in Cons: AC didn't work Couch was dirty (crumbs and pet hair) Ceiling fan had thick layer of dust Cobwebs on ceiling Dust on coffee table/boardgames/chairs Garbage cans were dirty Rusty cutlery Stovetop was dirty Blinds were broken and didn't cover windows Screen missing from window Toilet handle fell off No shower head Hole in floor by toilet Sharp screw heads in shower stall Weeds on patio Outdoor chairs were dirty Please note: Conor (owner) advised me that the "bunkie" would be cleaned before our arrival. It wasn't clean. My husband and I spent 2 hours cleaning it upon our arrival. We hate to complain so we didn't mention this to Conor. However, we did contact Conor about the air-conditioning not working as it was unbearable. My husband and I both suffer from allergies and asthma. We tried troubleshooting the ac. It still didn't work. Conor advised us to open windows. This doesn't help someone that suffers from seasonal allergies. Plus the screen was missing from the window above the bed. We told Conor we might have to leave as we were having a hard time with the warm temp in the "bunkie". Our dogs were also suffering because of this. Conor didn't respond until check-out. He sent us a text saying he assumed everything was ok as he didn't hear back from us. He also said the ac worked fine for him. It doesn't work. Unfortunately, when we booked there hadn't been a review since May. It's so important to leave a review. We go on vacation to relax and enjoy ourselves. Conor doesn't care about customer satisfaction. He did zero to make this situation better. VRBO needs to be aware of situations like this. It isn't fair to the client to pay these fees and not be able to obtain a refund if the renter is not following the proper guidelines. A hotel/motel would've been a much better option in our opinion. Don't stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Barb B.

May 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Bunkie on the lake

Excellent location and in close proximity to Point Pelee National Park. We stayed 3 nights with our border collie to enjoy the bird migration. The Bunkie was great for us although it did have a few of issues. The open ceiling in the shower stall and bathroom floor were a little concerning. I highly recommend that your bring your own pillows. We loved its cozy rustic cabin charm and wood ceilings. The property is right on the lake with lots of room for the dog to run. We sat by the lake in the Muskoka chairs every afternoon and recapped our day in the park sipping a beer. We would definitely go back. Conor the host was very accommodating with an early check in.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edith L.

May 25, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactement ce qu'on avait besoin

Tout était OK. Endroit parfais pour explorer le Parc National de la Pointe-Pelée qui est tout près. Nous y retournerons sûrement.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

chantal b.

May 7, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

1092$ pour 5 nuits, trop cher

Mignon pour une nuitée . Pas pour une personne âgée car la porte est très difficile à ouvrir. Le petit logement est collé sur la route. On entend les voitures qui passent, les ratons ou autres bestioles qui se promènent sous la fenêtre où l’on dort. Les rongeurs qui grattent le mur extérieur durant la nuit. Pas de sel ni poivre. Fourchette pour manger :vieille fourchette à dessert. Petites bestioles tout les matins. J’ai passé la balayeuse les 5 jours. La douche, pas accueillante… l’évier de la toilette a débordé lors d’une grosse averse. La porte de frigo ne fermait pas. J’avais de la nourriture et on a mis un petit livre sous la porte pour que la porte ferme pour éviter de perdre mes aliments. Vraiment désolé pour les commentaires, première fois de ma vie que j’écris un commentaire négatif.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Jan 3, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage right on Lake Erie

The cottage was super clean and well stocked, including dried spices (a welcome surprise). The property backs onto Lake Erie, not a beach but many large rocks that you can clamber over when they are not wet, to reach the water. Unfortunately all lakefront properties appear to be privately-owned so my dog n I could not walk along the lake except for on this property. However, very close by is Point Pelee, which did have sandy beaches for us to walk along. The town of Leamington is about the same distance going the other way (north), and we enjoyed the Lakeside Bakery and a few thrift/second-hand stores. Kingsville was further and also fun for poking around stories.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

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