Escape to GB Getaway Cottage, nestled among trees and a 15-minute walk from the beautiful sandy Beach O'Pines Private Beach. This charming cottage offers an indoor mini-theater room, BBQ, patio bar with gazebo seating area and fire pit perfect for cozying up on chilly evenings. With WIFI throughout the property, you can stay connected while relaxing in one of two living rooms or dining indoors or outdoors.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$1,085
NZ$1,085
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
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About this property
Sandalwood Cottage | Hot Tub | Walk to Beach | Firepit | Grand Bend & The Pinery
Escape to Sandalwood Cottage, a spacious Grand Bend retreat featuring a 7-person hot tub and a short walk to a beautiful sandy beach. Conveniently located between Pinery Provincial Park and Grand Bend's main strip. Enjoy 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining, high-speed Wi-Fi, BBQ, patio bar, fire pit, mini-theatre room, and parking for 6 vehicles. Perfect for families and groups looking to relax and explore.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a lake
Next to a golf course
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
The guest making the reservation must be at least 25 years old and must remain on the property for the duration of the stay.
No parties, events, large gatherings, excessive noise, fireworks, or unauthorized visitors.
Please respect our neighbours and observe quiet hours between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 deadlock
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
About the area
Located in Grand Bend, this cottage is next to a golf course and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grand Bend Beach and Pinery Provincial Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Grand Bend Motorplex, or consider a night out at Huron Country Playhouse. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby. Visit our Grand Bend travel guide
Is Sandalwood Cottage | Hot Tub | Walk to Beach | Firepit | Grand Bend & The Pinery pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sandalwood Cottage | Hot Tub | Walk to Beach | Firepit | Grand Bend & The Pinery?
As of 22 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandalwood Cottage | Hot Tub | Walk to Beach | Firepit | Grand Bend & The Pinery on 16 Jul 2026 start from NZ$1,085, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Sandalwood Cottage | Hot Tub | Walk to Beach | Firepit | Grand Bend & The Pinery?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sandalwood Cottage | Hot Tub | Walk to Beach | Firepit | Grand Bend & The Pinery?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sandalwood Cottage | Hot Tub | Walk to Beach | Firepit | Grand Bend & The Pinery?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sandalwood Cottage | Hot Tub | Walk to Beach | Firepit | Grand Bend & The Pinery located?
Situated in Grand Bend, this golf cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pinery Provincial Park and Lake Huron. Grand Bend Beach is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.
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Sandalwood Cottage | Hot Tub | Walk to Beach | Firepit | Grand Bend & The Pinery Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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.
Once we arrived we felt welcome and at home, it was the perfect place for our family get-together. The accommodations were spacious, comfortable with a family in mind. The location was ideal, close to amities making it easy to get around and explore.Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable stay.
Had an amazing time at Grand Bend. House was perfect for our stay…clean, well equipped, access to private beach, great location. Host was very quick to respond as well. Can’t wait to visit again.
Were a group of older ladies who get together once or twice a yr. Nicest place we've had so far. House was clean and spacious . Hot tub was great. We'd definitely choose this place again.
Stay was great. Everyone loved the house and had great amenities. Bathroom downstairs was very modern and spacious. The kids loved having a movie night in the theatre room. Minutes drive to Main St. Tyler was a great host and communication was great. Fast response to all our groups questions. We were 5 families and enjoyed our weekend at Grand Bend.
Perfect location - 15 minute walk to the beach and a 3 minute drive to the centre of Grand Bend.
Wonderful accommodation for 6 women (we each had our own bedroom) and lots of room for cooking, eating and playing games.
Host Tyler was easily available by texting and very accommodating.
Susan G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Sopor
25 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Communication
It’s a good cottage and quiet place for the privacy but quite long walk to the beach even though, it should have been an access for car to the beach for drop off only.
The cottage was nice, clean and had everything we needed.
The beach was a bit of a walk with our two small kids. But as described, it was about 15 mins to walk down. The private beach was very nice, no rocks like the public beach has.
This is a well managed and well equipped property.
The beds and mattresses are very good quality and so is the kitchen. Every basic thing needed is available .
The cottage is lovely and has 6 large bedrooms.
The location is convenient to lot of small towns for day trips , a winery and cider mill and many different beaches. As mentioned in other reviews there was definitely dampness in the lower areas, I mentioned it to the host and he was going to have the HRV settings looked at and adjusted.
Lynda P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn
23 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great time at Tyler's property in Grand Bend! It was such a luxury to have 6 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Our group was 7 adults and 1 child and so nice for everyone to have their own space. Long driveway with plenty of parking as well.
The walk to the beach was straightforward, and once there, just gorgeous! Not crowded or loud, and the water is sandy, perfect for swimming.
Tyler was very quick to reply to any questions we had, great experience communicating with him.
I lovely place to stay for a family vacation!
We just spent a week at Tyler's cottage and couldn't be happier with our choice.
The house has 6 good size bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. It was perfect for our family.
Some other key items:
- The covered BBQ area came in handy on the days it rained
- the projector in the basement was a great treat for the little kids
- the walk to the private beach was great and the main Grand bend beach was only 10 min away by car
A great big Thank you to Tyler for sharing this wonderful property with us and responding to any of our questions very quickly.
We hope to rebook this cottage again.
My friends and I had an amazing time at the property Tyler! Thank you for the fast communication. The place itself was really nice, clean and updated with ample sleeping arrangements. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need, coffee maker, toaster, cooking utensils etc. It really felt like a home away from home. The backyard was nice, with a fire pit, bar area, bbq and multiple sitting places including a screen in gazebo. Located in a great area, a short bike ride to the main strip. Ample parking for multiple vehicles. Bedrooms were clean and beds were comfortable.
I would definitely recommend this property to family and friends, and would consider booking in the future if I return to the area.
Jarrett K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Jose
11 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The property is good, very cleaned inside and beautiful. For me the back yard is really good, because there's BBQ, setup. My only comments is that, it says on the add the property it has Four bedrooms, were in fact there's only Three available comfortable bedrooms. There's extra beds in the unfinished basement, but honestly I don't think any guest wants to sleep in the basement, because it has smells and the windows are uncovered and the concrete floors also uncovered and no privacy. Also I didn't find no shampoo and bath/body soap in any two available bathrooms.
Clean place and true to the pictures. Very spacious with ample living dining space and multiple bedrooms. Fully stocked with all the basics you need to enjoy your stay inside and outside. It's a fairly quiet neighborhood, but the house backs onto the main road so you will hear minimal traffic. Communication with the host was great from booking to stay! It's in a great location, not too far from the main strip and close to grocery stores and Pinery provincial park.
Walk to the semi private beach is indeed 15 minutes. No car access as others have mentioned. It's a small strip compared to the main beach about 8-10 min drive. Parking at the main beach is expensive at $30/day but there's free municipal parking close to Main street with a 10 minute walk to the main beach. The main beach also has a splash pad and park for younger kids.
Definitely recommend staying here.
We had a lovely week in Grand Bend. The house was exceptionally clean, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen has up to date appliances. All bedrooms have plenty of storage room for clothing, bathrooms are clean ( downstairs bathroom is huge! ) We enjoyed star gazing while relaxing in the hot tub , went to Pinery Provincial Park to hike to trails and walked down to the beach to see the driftwood washed up over the winter. All in all it was a perfect place to get the family together for March Break!