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

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pelee Island, ON
  • Place, Lighthouse Point Provincial Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Point Nature Reserve Trailhead
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Pelee Island Winery Pavilion
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Pelee Township

At this cottage you'll be steps from Lake Erie and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with satellite channels, and accommodation features a washer/dryer, free WiFi and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed and a TV with a DVD player are also available. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues.
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What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Point Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Noah Garno Trail Trailhead - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lighthouse Point Nature Reserve Trailhead - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Pelee Island Winery Pavilion - 16 min drive - 9.9 km

Restaurants

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

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/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

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Waterfront, Finest sand swim beach,Cul-De-Sac,Lorain Lane,Pelee Island Finest?

The closest beach to Waterfront, Finest sand swim beach,Cul-De-Sac,Lorain Lane,Pelee Island Finest is St. Hazards Beach (19 km).

Does Waterfront, Finest sand swim beach,Cul-De-Sac,Lorain Lane,Pelee Island Finest have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Waterfront, Finest sand swim beach,Cul-De-Sac,Lorain Lane,Pelee Island Finest family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and children's books, it's no surprise that Waterfront, Finest sand swim beach,Cul-De-Sac,Lorain Lane,Pelee Island Finest is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterfront, Finest sand swim beach,Cul-De-Sac,Lorain Lane,Pelee Island Finest?

No, Waterfront, Finest sand swim beach,Cul-De-Sac,Lorain Lane,Pelee Island Finest does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterfront, Finest sand swim beach,Cul-De-Sac,Lorain Lane,Pelee Island Finest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waterfront, Finest sand swim beach,Cul-De-Sac,Lorain Lane,Pelee Island Finest?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

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

8.8

Excellent

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Briar G.

Fantastic location right on the beach. Spacious cottage and very comfortable for our group of 4 friends. Needs a deep clean. We removed many spider carcasses from the walls. Baseboard dusty and dirty. Cleaning expectations before leaving were unrealistic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house is large and suits the needs of a family group and you can't beat the location, right on the beach. Sadly we found this property was not up to our expectations. There were numerous spiderwebs and spiders both inside and out (and we couldn't find a fly swatter) The BBQ..once cleared of webs was all rusted out on the inside and bird poop adorned the window sill right next to it. We had to search for pillow cases (found the linen closet off the main floor bedroom) and make our own beds, then were then penalized for not taking the sheets back off of them before we left. I have been to Pelee three times in the past year and stayed at lower prices places that were cleaner, well stocked and had the beds make prior to guest arrival. I would not rent this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marilia B.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terri R.

Pelee Island is stunning and this beautiful spot right on the east shore did not disappoint! The cottage was clean and well appointed with more supplies than expected! Extremely comfortable beds! Lots of spiders inside and out but it won’t keep us away!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hovsep S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent beach front location, amazing caretaker, fully euiped and comfortable space and cooperative owner. We had a great time!Note: Since it was in the house rules, we had to spend several valuable hours of our stay to do the bedsheet & towels laundry and clean the house before leaving the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon M.

The check-in was very easy. The kitchen was lovely although we needed to ask for a coffee maker that worked
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

The property was a nice size, the house was overall as advertized. The weather was really hot, the bedrooms had window air conditioners which worked well, but the rest of the house was warm
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick 2 night stay

Nice facility and location. Furniture a bit dated and owners requirements for checkout were a lot more extensive that what we were used to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Mermaid of Lorain

It was very pleasant and relaxing stay @ Mermaid of Lorain. Location was amazing! Water was clean, cottage was comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Toledo, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful location on a sandy beach

We chose this property because of its location on a swimming beach. The views and the water were perfect. The property manager, Madeline, was right next door and was very helpful. We enjoyed using the camp chairs to enjoy the deck and I also used the lounge chair when I was swimming. There were pool noodles and beach toys available too. The kitchen had everything we needed without feeling cluttered. The property had a very homey feeling and the furniture in the living room was very comfortable. My one suggestion would be to update and streamline the printed property instructions, especially for checkout. There were several partial copies there and the instructions included taking the trash to a facility that was closed on our check-in day -- even if the facility had been open, we already had a full car. Trimming the checkout list to the essentials would make for a friendlier departure. The best feature of the property is the location on the East side of the island. If you get up early enough you can have coffee with a view of the sunrise and maybe even catch a freighter or a sailboat on the horizon.
The side of the property.
Sunrise view from the deck.
The sandy beach at sunrise.
Sandy beach and clear blue water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Inside of dwelling was neat and clean. Well supplied.

Outside is not up to standard for a rental unit. Building and deck need power washing Yard needs work as climbing vines are invading the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Auburn Hills, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location on the beach

Its a great place to relax. The owner and caretaker were very responsive and accommodating with any issues that came up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vipin S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible, filthy, full of dead mosquitoes, bugs, and ants. Could not sleep in the beds as the comforter and pillows were full of dead and alive bugs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet-Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bill V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peele island

ProsGreat location. Lots of room beautiful views super quite spot..ConsInternet was terrible. Bugs and spiders everywhere. Not sure when the last renters were present but the spiders definitely own the place. Not sure about the water charge of 10??be prepared to clean and remove everything including the garbage when you leave.. apparently no cleaning service the past rental is the cleaning service..
Back door beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ryan r.

Beautiful spot

Only issue was owners showed up at beginning of our stay stated they didn’t know we were booked and needed to do pictures to sell the house we had to wait outside for hour until owners were completed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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