Title: Wiffen Cottage located just a 3 minute walk to the sandy public beach! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Wiffen Cottage located just a 3 minute walk to the sandy public beach! Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34360000/34352200/34352167/1def281d_edited_20a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34360000/34352200/34352167/db35f106_edited_0079.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34360000/34352200/34352167/3b33c87d_edited_c854.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Wiffen Cottage, nestled in the quaint village of Port Albert. This 2 bedroom haven offers a full kitchen, private yard with campfire pit and gas fireplace for cozy nights in. Walk just minutes to the sandy beach and enjoy breathtaking views or take a short stroll along the Nine Mile River. 7.0 Good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Wiffen Cottage located just a 3 minute walk to the sandy public beach! 2 bedroom Wiffen Cottage is located a 15 minute drive north of Goderich, Ontario in tiny the lake-side village of Port Albert and just a 2-4 minute walk to the sandy, public beach. We will only host guests seeking a quiet stay.  Guests that intend to stay up late and drink excessively are not welcome.  Please be aware of our cottage rules and booking policies before booking.  It is a 2-4 minute walk to conservation area, the waterfalls, and the Port Albert General Store. It has full kitchen facilities (no dish washer), deck, as well as a private yard with chimney firepit for small campfires. We provide the camp fire wood. It has a gas fireplace. The beach in Port Albert is a beautiful, quiet, sandy beach with amazing sunsets! The Nine Mile River meanders through the tiny village of Port Albert. The access to the Nine Mile River is a 1 minute walk from the cottage. The cottage has DVD, satellite and TV. There is a BBQ. We provide the propane for the bbq. The bedroom on the main level has a Queen bed. The bedroom on the second level has a double bed. The Port Albert General Store provides gas, take out food and fresh produce. Just bring your food and personal items because all bedding, linens, towels, soaps provided. However we provide beddings, linens, and towels for the beds and guests in the 2 bedrooms only. At this cottage we do not allow pets. There is parking for 2 vehicles. Sleeps 4 people. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Swimming 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15750000/15740100/15740021/ac4261ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maple Leaf Motel Goderich - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Housekeeping 8.8 Excellent 152 reviews CA $99 CA $112 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=15740021&PinnedHotelID=15740021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78220000/78218100/78218033/25d84f4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Bedford Goderich - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 7.2 Good 506 reviews CA $84 CA $95 total includes taxes & fees Nov 29 - Nov 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=78218033&PinnedHotelID=78218033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11110000/11104100/11104026/e3e2d5ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cedar Lodge Motel Goderich - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 1,006 reviews CA $99 CA $112 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=11104026&PinnedHotelID=11104026&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34920000/34917200/34917119/2b7c935a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Room # 4 at the Historic Port Albert Inn in peaceful Port Albert, Ontario! 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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 transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 46514 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.88018%2C-81.71910&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=orAHBZ5kAq-PwOK4M1zsw5YhUzI=) Ashfield Colborne Wawanosh, Ontario #### What's nearby - Port Albert Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Huron Historic Gaol - 16 min drive - 20.8 km - The Livery Theatre - 17 min drive - 22.2 km - Cove Beach - 19 min drive - 23.3 km - Bayfield Community Centre - 35 min drive - 47.0 km #### Restaurants - ‪New Orleans Pizza - ‬7 min drive - ‪T-Money's Cottage Bar - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wiffen Cottage located just a 3 minute walk to the sandy public beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Wiffen Cottage located just a 3 minute walk to the sandy public beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Wiffen Cottage located just a 3 minute walk to the sandy public beach!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Wiffen Cottage located just a 3 minute walk to the sandy public beach! located? > Situated on a river, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Port Albert Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Huron. 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