Title: Family friendly cottage - 4 minute walk to main 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 # Family friendly cottage - 4 minute walk to main beach! Cottage with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Erie ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78130000/78128800/78128703/085e4459.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78130000/78128800/78128703/5c3e4207.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78130000/78128800/78128703/a9a65a81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78130000/78128800/78128703/b4383702.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78130000/78128800/78128703/4ddfd147.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Steps from Port Stanley's main beach and restaurants, The Emerald on Bessie offers a cozy retreat with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Unwind on the private deck or explore nearby shops and parks, with amenities like hi-speed Internet, smart TV, central A/C laundry facilities. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Family friendly cottage - 4 minute walk to main beach! Welcome to The Emerald on Bessie in Port Stanley! We just bought this cottage in April 2022 and we have our family cottage around the corner. This gem has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and is just steps to the main beach, and restaurants. It sleeps 6 people with two queen sized beds, a pull out couch (double) and a futon (double). Enjoy sitting outside on the private deck or walk to shops, parks and the main beach. Parking for 2 vehicles, hi-speed Internet, smart TV, central A/C, laundry, dishwasher, BBQ. No pets, please smoke and vape outside. Please bring your own beach towels. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96777200/96777155/978d2548.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Private Beach Front Cottages on the Lake in Beautiful Port Stanley Port Stanley - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=96777155&PinnedHotelID=96777155&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105390000/105381200/105381127/7fd634bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Blue on Second St! 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.663723,-81.2169&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kslcGrtunN%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40U%40U%3FSBU%40S%40U%40SBUBSBUBSBSBSBUDSBSDSDSDQDSDSFQDSFSDQFSFQHQFOFQHSFOHOFQHOHQJOHOHMHQJMHMJOJMJMJMJMJKJMJKLKJKLKLKJKLILKLGLILILILGLINGLELGLGNENELELENCNGLCNCNCNALCNANCLAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLBNBLFNBNDLDNDLDLFNFLDLFLHNFLHLHLHLFJJLHLJLJJJLJJJJJLLJJJLJLJLHLJNJLHLJPHLHNHNHPHNHPFNHNFRHPFNFPFPFRDPFRFRDPFRDRDPBRDRDRBRDTBRBRBRBTBR%40T%40RBT%40R%40T%40R%40T%3FT%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTARATATARCRATATCRCRCRCTCRETCPERERCRERERGREPGRGPEPGRGPGRGNIPGPIPGNINIPINIPILINKNINKLKLILKNKLKLKJMLKJKJMJKJMHMJMJKHMHMHMHMFOHMFMFMFOFMFMDODMDODOBMDOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOEOCMEMEOEOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGMIMIMIMIMKKIMKMKKKMKKKKMKKKMKMKOKMKMIMKOIOIOIMKQIOIQGOIOGQIQGQGOISGQGSEQGQESGQESESESESESCSEQCUCSCUCSCSCSCUAUASASCU%3FUASAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SaBIJ-kWhSjKSDXxP8PY13A8PbI=) Port Stanley, ON #### What's nearby - Port Stanley Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Port Stanley Terminal Rail - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Port Stanley Little Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km - Moore Water Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre - 18 min drive - 15.9 km #### Getting around - London, ON (YXU-London Intl.) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪GT's On The Beach - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Harbour Merchant Coffee Company - ‬9 min walk - ‪Mackie's - ‬3 min walk - ‪Riva - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Buccaneer - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family friendly cottage - 4 minute walk to main beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Family friendly cottage - 4 minute walk to main beach!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family friendly cottage - 4 minute walk to main beach!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Family friendly cottage - 4 minute walk to main beach! located? > Located in the heart of Port Stanley, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Port Stanley Beach and Lake Erie. Elgin Trail Trailhead and Port Stanley Terminal Rail are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family friendly cottage - 4 minute walk to main beach! Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 3 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Lori P. Jun 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay Property manager Jsnice was always helpful and professional. We enjoyed the cottage very much ##### Lori P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Lance C. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Proximity to beach and amenities I love Port Stanley and this beach cottage was located 5 minute walk to the beach. It gave you the feeling of being at the beach but still modernized enough that you felt comfortable. The host are attentive and respond to questions immediately. Great stay and will be back. ##### Lance C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen G. Aug 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So clean and bright We loved our day. It’s cute and clean. We were comfortable and happy. So close to the beach. We would stay her again. ##### Jen G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin S. Jul 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing 2 night getaway I would consider staying here again ##### Kevin S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle L. Jul 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place Was a lovely stay will book again ##### Michelle L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie K. Jul 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Port Stanley Great time! ##### Julie K. 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