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

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10111 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

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

Pets not 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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

About the area

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Pelee Island, ON

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Point Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Noah Garno Trail Trailhead - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lighthouse Point Nature Reserve Trailhead - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Pelee Island Winery Pavilion - 20 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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront, Finest sand swim beach,Cul-De-Sac,Lorain Lane,Pelee Island Finest located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pelee Township cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Erie, Fish Point Nature Reserve and Pelee Island Lighthouse. Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary and Noah Garno Trail Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

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

8.8

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Great spot

Very nice property - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara K.

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

Pretty good cottage

Check in was a breeze and the place is pretty as listed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

ryan r.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Vipin S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
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

Roberta N.

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

Great Location

Great floor plan, great location. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia R.

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

Great location

The cottage was in a great location, spacious and clean. Communication was easy with the host. Overall a great place to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Sleep

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bill V.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Great weekend with perfect weather!

Very nice and great experience overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

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

Pam H.

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

Pelee trip

House was as advertised. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Janice F.

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

The waves of Lake Eire are beautiful

Great location on the water. Beautiful sunrises. Nice views from every room. Comfortable home. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebeka S.

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

Great Little Cottage

Great little place right on a sandy beach! We were there for the pelee half and made a vacation out of it by staying an extra few days. Very worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This home is a great location, on the beach, comfortable and a great place to create memories with family and friends. I would definitely go back. Our host was always available if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Debra J.

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

Great beaching

We loved the location the unit had perfect accommodations for us. We brought our own sheets etc to avoid a last day washing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Pelee Island - Mermaid on Lorain

I have been going to Pelee Island since the 80's and this is the second stay at Mermaid on Lorain. 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 2023

10/10 Excellent

JR R.

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

Great option on Pelee!

We are life-long Pelee people who just needed some extra space as a bunch of family came in at the same time. This cottage is on some of the best beach area of the island and had all we that was needed to accommodate our family (of 5) and my brother's family (of 4).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kecia M.

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

Beautiful location, looks just like the photo!

The house is very spacious and cozy and has everything you might need. The view of Lake Erie is amazing, we felt like we were at the ocean. It was like having our own private beach, we only saw a couple of people walk by during our entire stay. The sunrises and sunsets on this island are amazing! We plan to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

D Todd M.

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

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

Krystal T.

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

Mermaid on Lorain

This house was amazing. Comes with all of the essentials. Just bring your clothes and food. The property manager is very nice and easy to communicate with. Overall a great experience. Will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Maggie D.

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

Incredible Location

Being on the beach was a huge plus, and the cottage did have room for all six of the adults in my group to get along comfortably. There were a few minor things that differed from the listing, but nothing that could spoil our stay. The house was quite clean but also had quite a few spiders - we seemed to be the first guests of the season so again, not a deal breaker. My group is already planning a return to the island, as this was our first time visiting and we loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

CHERYL-ANN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

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

8/10 Good

Leila A.

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

Nice weekend getaway

House as advertised. Rooms were big with air conditioners in the bedroom. Fit our family of six perfectly. Nice location and view of the water however there were lots of burs on the property so be cautious if you have little kids and make sure to wear shoes even on the beach. As many reviewers commented there were many black flies that bite. Also, you need to clean the house yourself and wash the bedsheets and towels before leaving so we brought our own sheets and towels to avoid this.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022