[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Nestled in the heart of wine country Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Erie ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109907300/109907201/58b385e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109907300/109907201/713bf23c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109907300/109907201/98303996.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109907300/109907201/a92ad688.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109907300/109907201/84723102.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of County Road 50, The Barn Owl Inn provides a warm retreat with an airy and luminous atmosphere. Unwind on the beach or explore nearby wineries, while being enchanted by the freshly renovated space with ample windows that bring natural light inside. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Nestled in the heart of wine country Discover the charm of Lake Erie's shores and the historic County Road 50, home to numerous wineries, restaurants, and beaches. The Barn Owl Inn, situated in the heart of this scenic route, offers a comforting retreat akin to a home away from home. Whether you're unwinding, soaking up the sun on the beach, birdwatching, or touring the various wineries, the Barn Owl Inn caters to every preference. You'll be enchanted by the freshly renovated space, designed to be airy and luminous, with ample windows that invite the natural light and the beauty of the outdoors inside. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Visual alarms in hallways - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Composting - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Recycling - Water dispenser ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32820000/32812900/32812900/a198ce1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful, clean cottage, 4 min walk to the beach/playground. 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Check out time is 11:00am. Safe travels! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules We kindly ask that only those guests on the reservation are permitted in our home and property. Please keep noise to a minimum after 11:00pm and please respect our neighbours and their properties. Please ensure that if you have a campfire do no leave it unattended and make sure it is out before going to bed or leaving. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area Essex, a neighborhood in Town of Essex, is home to this vacation home. Gordon House and Fort Malden National Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Erie Shore Vineyard and North 42 Degrees Estate Winery. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Town of Essex travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Town-Of-Essex.dx553248635740522107) [View more Vacation homes in Town of Essex](https://www.expedia.ca/Town-Of-Essex-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635740522107-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.988865,-82.94461&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oyh_GxbgyN%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40U%3FS%40U%40SBU%40S%40SBUBSBS%40SBUDSBSDSBSDSDSDSDQDSFQDSFQDQFQFQFQHSFOFQHQHOFOHQHOHOHMJQHMJOHMJMJMJMJMJMJMJKJKLKJKLKLKJKLILILIJILGNILGLILGNGLELGNELENELENELCNCNELCNANCNANALCN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40N%40NBN%40LBNDNBLBNDNDLDLDNFLDNDLFLFLHNFLHLFLHJHLJLHLHJJLJJJLJJJLJJLHLJLLLHLJLHNJLHLJPHLHNHNHPHNFNHPFPFNHRFPFPFPDPFPFRDPDRDPFRBRDRDRBRBRDTBRBR%40RBRBT%40RBR%40T%40R%40T%3FR%40T%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRATAT%3FRATARATCRARCTCRARCRCRETCRCRERERCRGREPEREPGRGPEPGPGPGPIRGNGPIPGNINIPININILKPILKLINKNIJMLKLILKLMJKJMJKJMJKJMHMHMJKHMHMFMHOFMHMFMFODMDOFMDMDODODMBOBODMBO%40OBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOAOCOAMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMGMEOGMGMIMGOIMGKIMIMIMIKKMKMKKKMKKKKKKMKMKMKMKKKOIMKOIMKQIMIOIOIQGOIOIQGQGOISGQGQGQEQGQEQGSESEQESESESCSESCSESCUASCSCSCUASASCUASAU%3FSAU%3FUAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iOSdpmrkHXQi_LLaCLYK5GU56iQ=) Essex, ON ### What's nearby - Colchester Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - North 42 Degrees Estate Winery - 3 min drive - 2.9 km - Oxley Estate Winery - 7 min drive - 6.4 km - Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery - 7 min drive - 6.8 km - Cooper's Hawk Vineyards - 18 min drive - 16.7 km ### Getting around - Windsor, ON (YQG) - 36 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Beerded Dog Brewing Co - ‬9 min drive - ‪Godfather's Pizza - ‬10 min drive - ‪Cooper's Hawk Vineyards - ‬17 min drive - ‪Georgie's Local Eatery - ‬10 min drive - ‪Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Nestled in the heart of wine country pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Nestled in the heart of wine country? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Nestled in the heart of wine country? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Nestled in the heart of wine country located? > Located in Essex, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Erie and Colchester Beach. Erie Shore Vineyard and Serenity Lavender Farm are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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