The Bunkie on Lake Erie

7.4Good

(38 Ratings)

"This sweet little piece of bunkie heaven is a total on your list to stay at list for sure. Very comfy,clean and in a convenient area of town. I plan on returning for sure!!! Also... the host was very ..."

Vandy H.

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7.4 / 10.0

Good(38 Ratings)

House in Leamington

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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About this house rental

Fully separate from main home , guest house. Warm, and cozy 1 bed/ 1 bath guest house on a waterfront property in Leamington. The all wood interior creates a nostalgic and cottage style feel. Complete with a queen bed, high end mattress, and a heat/cooling system controlled by remote you are sure to be comfortable. Within close proximity to restaurants, grocery, golf, wineries, hiking trail, go karts, driving range, marina & more.

The space
This is a truly unique and romantic experience. The space is perfect size for two people. The main house sits 100 yards from the guest house creating complete privacy. Towels, toiletries, dishware, bedding will all be provided.

Guest access
Full access of the guest house. No access to main house or property of main house.

Other things to note
There is no in unit laundry. There is a laundry mat less than 3KM away.

Amenities at The Bunkie on Lake Erie

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Leamington

Nearby attractions

Comerica Park

32.7 mi

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

34.1 mi

Motown Museum

35.3 mi

Detroit Historical Museum

34.3 mi

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7.4Good

(38 Ratings)

Vandy H.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

7.4 / 10.0

Good(38 Ratings)

House in Leamington

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Leamington

Nearby attractions

Comerica Park

32.7 mi

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

34.1 mi

Motown Museum

35.3 mi

Detroit Historical Museum

34.3 mi

About this house rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

7.4 / 10.0

Good(38 Ratings)

6.0 / 10.0

Great location, very rustic.

10.0 / 10.0

This sweet little piece of bunkie heaven is a total on your list to stay at list for sure. Very comfy,clean and in a convenient area of town. I plan on returning for sure!!! Also... the host was very helpful and easy to get ahold of. Very pleasant gentleman. Enjoy your stay at this bunkie you dont want to miss out. Thank you

6.0 / 10.0

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.

4.0 / 10.0

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 ...

2.0 / 10.0

8.0 / 10.0

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. :)

6.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

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

4.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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

8.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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

4.0 / 10.0

This place was dirty and barely functional. Move along.

6.0 / 10.0

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

8.0 / 10.0

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

2.0 / 10.0

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.

2.0 / 10.0

Don't stay here

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. :(

8.0 / 10.0

Cute Bunkie on the lake

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Cozy Cottage right on Lake Erie

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaway

It was exactly what we needed! A small and cozy space for us to rest up and enjoy after our days of adventure. Really loved how close everything was to us! We didn’t spend time outside on the property, there was a cute sitting area but we enjoyed heading to the beach and enjoying our morning coffee there! Leamington is definitely a gem ❤️

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic Getaway!!!

Fantastic Getaway!!!

I was just looking for a little get away for my Son (who is 10) and myself and this place was perfect! You couldn't ask for a better location, and the cottage was so cute. Couldn't be more happy with the whole experience, and our host was great, very friendly, and had some awesome recommendations! Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet place with some of the nicest sunsets I have ever seen!!!

8.0 / 10.0

Small but cozy

Small but cozy

The property is small but cozy. It had everything we needed. There were a few items missing but the owner was good about getting those to us quickly and was very responsive. This property is right by the road. We did not find traffic to be too loud, but a light sleeper may have an issue. We did have some concerns around the floor in the bathroom and the ceiling of the shower being open to the electrical above. That said, the water pressure is great! We mostly used this place as somewhere to sleep at night as it is very small. We knew that going in, so it was not a surprise and we planned for it.

6.0 / 10.0

Just for short-term stay

Just for short-term stay

Guest house is a place just for couple of nights if you want to bring some food with you. There is a little refrigerator. Also it is only for 2 people/1person, not 4 (no place to sleep). Would be nice for owner to add outside umbrella and bbq. Air-conditioner is working perfectly 62 degree and not going up (very refreshing). Location is very convenient - 5 mins drive to your option of beaches, 2 mins to the marina. I would recommend this for young people with no kids.

8.0 / 10.0

Enjoyed the stay

Enjoyed the stay

Had good amount of supplies provided for you to use

8.0 / 10.0

Renting the property was easy

10.0 / 10.0

Small and cozy

Small and cozy

We like old places and the wood in this place is beautiful. It's certainly not luxury accommodations, but very clean, comfortable, everything that was needed and a great strong shower! We stayed four nights in cold weather (1st week of March) and it was just the relaxing get-a-way we needed. Very close and convenient to Leamington. Conor was great to deal with.

10.0 / 10.0

Great place to stay

Great place to stay

Fantastic Valentine's Day atmosphere. Barbara and Ernest

5.0 / 10.0

Fantastic Valentine's Day atmosphere.Barbara and Ernest

10.0 / 10.0

Exactement ce qu'on avait besoin

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.

6.0 / 10.0

1092$ pour 5 nuits, trop cher

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.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Bunkie on Lake Erie. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Bunkie on Lake Erie pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Bunkie on Lake Erie?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.

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The Bunkie on Lake Erie

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Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities at The Bunkie on Lake Erie

Map of Leamington

Nearby attractions

House in Leamington

Reasons to book

Map of Leamington

Nearby attractions

About this house rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is The Bunkie on Lake Erie pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Bunkie on Lake Erie?

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