Heart of Northern Bruce Peninsula.Within a 5-minute walk of this Northern Bruce Peninsula vacation home, you'll find Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Smokey Head-White Bluff Provincial Park and Lion's Head Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Lion's Head Provincial Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
Lion's Head Provincial Park - 12 min drive - 6.3 km
Bruce Peninsula National Park - 26 min drive - 24.9 km
Dyer's Bay Beach - 34 min drive - 30.4 km
Restaurants
Rachel's Bakery & Cafe - 8 min drive
TruFood Cafe - 11 min drive
Lion's Head Inn - 9 min drive
The Taste Kitchen - 8 min drive
Marydale's Family Restaurant - 8 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.
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.
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
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 are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
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.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Occupancy Limited to maximum of 6 persons For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number NBP-2022-201
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Whippoorwill
Whippoorwill Cottage Private vacation home
Whippoorwill Cottage Northern Bruce Peninsula
Whippoorwill Cottage Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Justin
Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Oct 28, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Justin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adam G.
Oct 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Adam G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
MARLENE D.
Mar 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT PLACE TO STAY IN A SNOW STORM
WILD WEATHER ENJOYED IT!!
MARLENE D.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
MARLENE D.
Nov 9, 2023
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.
it was an awesome cottage. I spent a great time with my family.
William
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
John B.
Jul 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
John B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
Oct 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Mary S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mark V., Toronto, Canada
Nov 16, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
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 !
Mark V.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
6/10 Okay
SIMON
Travelled with partner
May 13, 2024
Liked: Amenities
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.