[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 - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34920000/34917100/34917082/313867dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom Suite at the historic Port Albert Inn in beautiful 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 - Point Farms Provincial Park - 16 min drive - 13.6 km - Huron Historic Gaol - 20 min drive - 20.8 km - The Livery Theatre - 22 min drive - 22.2 km - Cove Beach - 24 min drive - 23.3 km - Menesetung Bridge - 26 min drive - 21.8 km #### Restaurants - ‪T-Money's Cottage Bar - ‬16 min drive - ‪New Orleans Pizza - ‬7 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. ### 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. Point Farms Provincial Park and Sky Harbour Gallery are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wiffen Cottage located just a 3 minute walk to the sandy public beach! Reviews 7.0 ### Good 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 7.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8/10 Good #### CHRISTOPHER D. Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy property was nice and tidy and very comfortablegreat location for beach access ##### CHRISTOPHER D. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Shannon Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Shannon Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa F. Jul 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short but relaxing Very homey ##### Lisa F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kim B. Jul 9, 2021 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Disappointment Where to start? The owner called me to let me know that they cottage was ready for me and to advise me that his car broke down in the driveway and that he would remove it "at some point". Well he didn't remove it and where his car was parked was the direct path to the cottage so I had to maneuver around his car to unpack my overpacked car. The cottage smells terrible; a musty smell. Now onto the beds....the bed on the main floor (the queen) is rock hard and you tilt to the right. luckily I brought my own bedding. The bedding that they had on the bed was stained and had been mended with iron on patches. Gross! The comforter has not been washed for years (I'm guessing). The pillows were disgusting and should not have been on the bed at all. Again, thankfully, I brought my own pillows. I was told by my friend that her accommodations upstairs were not any different. The upstairs has a huge slant on the stairs so be prepared to bump your head. There is no air conditioning on the main floor so be prepared for that! The outside furniture has never been cleaned so make sure you bring lots of cleaning supplies. The kitchen is so old and disgusting that we didn't even cook. I would NEVER recommend this place and I truly wish that I could get my money back. My friend and I didn't even stay for the entire 5 days; we left a day earlier. I couldn't stand it any longer it was so disgusting. I could be that this cottage is meant for people who hunt or fish. I'm not sure but, for me, I was disgusted. ##### Kim B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Briars Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Georgina-Hotels-The-Briars-Resort-Spa.h9794102.Hotel-Information) > > [Rawley Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Severn-Hotels-Rawley-Resort.h10486809.Hotel-Information) > > [Ste. 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