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Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin

Stay at our little cottage on the shores of the Detroit River.
This one room cottage has all the makings of a simple getaway:
hammock, BBQ, private sand spit and fire pit.
Quintessential summer, minutes from downtown of Amherstburg.
Well suited to young families, girls' weekends, couples getaways, and anyone just looking for a bit of quiet.
The small beach is perfect for building sandcastles with tikes, or digging your lawn chair in and watching the sunset; the large deck is a great place to pass the afternoon, BBQ-ing and watching the freighters go by, the hammock is the place to polish off your summer reading list.

There is a bike lane along Front Road, for cyclists wanting to pop into town; or head to the wine route.

The Cottage makes a perfect jump-off point for: exploring the EPIC wine route, city of Windsor, Boblo Island, Town of Amherstburg, Holiday Beach, Point Pelee National Park.

Cooking:
Propane BBQ on the deck
Kitchen: Stove, (2) mini bar fridges, fully stocked with pots, pans, cutlery, etc. as well as some basic spices, condiments, tinfoil, saran wrap, to aide you in your kitchen prep.

Sleeping:
(2) Murphy Beds: (1) Queen + (1) Double

Bathroom:
Toilet, Sink, Shower with seat

The bunkie promises to host you for a perfect little getaway.
*** Access to the cottage requires visitors to walk a set of gently sloped stairs ***

Property manager

Megan Mailloux

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Cycling 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Playpen, travel high chair, etc. avail on request

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 fire extinguisher
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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Drifted Inn Riverfront Cottage Amherstburg
Drifted Inn Riverfront Cottage
Drifted Riverfront Amherstburg
Drifted Riverfront
Drifted Riverfront Amherstbur
Drifted Riverfront
Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cottage Cottage
Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cottage Amherstburg
Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cottage Cottage Amherstburg

About the area

Map
Amherstburg, ON

What's nearby

  • White Sands - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gordon House - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Elizabeth Park Marina - 57 min drive - 65.1 km
  • Lake Erie Metropark - 62 min drive - 71.0 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 35 min drive
  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shooters Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger Sixty Seven - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin located?

Nestled on the beach, this Amherstburg cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of White Sands, Bailey's Beach and Gordon House. Lake Erie and Toddy Jones Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Drifted Inn - Riverfront Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a relaxing getaway
This place was great for a nice relaxing weekend. The view of the river was very tranquil and was exactly what we were looking for. We enjoyed the property thoroughly. The property is as advertised. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Oasis
We had such a wonderful time at our stay in Amherstburg. It is a great location, cute little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. Beautiful views from the deck. We hope to be back again next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Awesome spot! Was everything i hoped it would be
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aron C., Toronto, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
We love this place!
This was our 3rd visit to Drifted Inn, and we booked our 4th while we were there. It's a beautiful little place, the beach is perfect for our son and it's close enough to town to get anything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
Another restful stay at this beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cute cozy and quiet
A+
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we wanted
Quiet place on the lake. Beautiful sunsets. The porch/deck was our absolute favorite place to be, morning and evening especially. Cozy little place, but its all we needed. We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeff F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away
It was great watching boats and fishing from the cottage. Clean and had all we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hadi H., Detroit Michigan United States 🇺🇸

Liked: Cleanliness
Oh 👌 wows
can't say enough about the cabin, its beautifully on Detrroit river, Megan was excellent 👏 thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K., Hamilton, ON

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little gem
This was our second time staying, and we had yet another wonderful stay! We love the little town of Amherstburg, and this cottage is the perfect location. Watching the ships is always a favourite, but the closeness to multiple nature areas is a bonus as well. We were able to enjoy some bird watching at Point Pelee and Holiday Beach. The cottage is kept very clean, the bed is really comfy, and the kitchen was super well stocked! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Staycation EVER
Just absolutely perfect for what hubby and I needed. Megan was very responsive, the cottage was as perfect as it could have been. Scenery was great, Tim’s just a skip away, comfortable bed and lunging furniture - I claimed the chair by the fire all weekend. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda D., Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness
Didn't want to leave!
Exceeded expectations! The location is really a treasure. Very private and literally ON the water. Sitting on the deck watching the big ships is absolutely the best! The cottage is also fully stocked for cooking and the linens are excellent quality. The location is also super convenient... Just minutes to town, big box stores, grocery, and restaurants. We hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer sunset over the river
Perfect stay for 2+ a dog. Easy access to town and local wineries. Spent every night watching the sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Arden H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice weekend!
Cottage was adorable and essentials were well stocked. Easy check-in and the nights were very quiet. Sunsets on patio were gorgeous and it was great to watch the big boats go by on their way to Detroit. We also loved walking around Amherstburg, such a cute historic downtown. Little bit of confusion on the check out time and the water had a bit too much seaweed to swim, but would recommend the cottage to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aron C., Toronto, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
Another excellent stay
This was our second year staying at the Drifted Inn, and it was another wonderful time for our family. As always, the cottage is clean, cozy and comfortable. We had beautiful weather all week which let us take advantage of dinners on the deck, lots of fun on the little private beach, and beautiful sunset views. Thank you for another wonderful summer getaway. We have already booked for next year, and can't wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
My wife and I stayed here for 5 nights and it was fantastic.It was very clean and had everything that you would need .We enjoyed siting on the patio or just relaxing in the hammock.We went to shooters twice for dinner.It was just a couple minute drive from the cottage The food was awesome and the waitresses were super friendly.highly recommend this cottage and shooters.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly a slice of paradise.
A really incredible place with an excellent location and a truly beautiful and unique experience. Hoping to come back and explore even more local areas soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Susan, Lombard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean inside. There was construction next door everyday at 8am until 4pm. The doors are lacking as the allow spiders and mosquitos into the property and my husband and I were bitten many times. I shouldn’t need bug repellent indoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

giorgio g.

Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful getaway
Tranquil and hassle-free. Just the place to unwind and recharge
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K., Hamilton, ON

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway!
Super lovely cottage! We loved having the private beach access, and probably our favourite part was watching the large ships go down the channel- it was especially handy to have the Know Your Ships 2022 book to give us more information on the boats that would be coming through (we even downloaded the Marine Traffic App)! We enjoyed some fishing out back, and the hammock as well. Amherstburg is a super nice little town that we loved exploring. We mostly hung around the cottage and played board games, but enjoyed visiting the small stores and having frozen yogurt in town! Only "down side" was that there were a lot of spiders outside! Thought we'd give a warning- however it was definitely manageable and wouldn't deter us from staying again :) 5 stars all around, thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical!
I’ve stayed here multiple times and it’s always amazing! Cozy, quiet, close to town and the perfect setting to relax and unwind. I’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dayna E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing with a view
I couldn’t have asked for a better few days for myself to enjoy with my mom and dog! The cottage itself is cute with a little bit of a rustic feel… a beautiful view of the water from every spot but most of our time was spent outside enjoying the water. My dog had the time of his life swimming and exploring the rocks…. I couldn’t have asked for a better set up for us. It was nice and private but also close enough to the town if we wanted to get out for a bit!! Also was pleasantly surprised by some treats left for us from the host!! :) highly recommend if you are looking for peace with a stunning view
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becci V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven
This place is peaceful, relaxing and tranquil. Just the spot I needed to refresh and recharge. Wish my stay had been longer. Hoping to go back next year. My only regret was not being able to meet my gracious host!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gitu A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway!
Such a beautiful place! We had no trouble checking in or finding the place. When we got in, we were had everything we needed. Meg was so quick and gracious in her communication, including providing things to do or see around the town. These came in really handy for us, as we showed up with no plan and ended up having some great adventures. The backyard/patio was my favourite as it provided gorgeous sunset views, and a comfortable hammock. Can't wait to come back again someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022