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“Spring Starts Here”. Never pay a cleaning fee!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Consider a stay at “Spring Starts Here”. Never pay a cleaning fee! and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

“Spring Starts Here”. Never pay a cleaning fee!

The Northern Lights may be a much more common occurrence. No place better to observe than the western side of Pelee Island!

Welcome to the sun dappled deck of Dockside B in the hub that is the West Shore of Pelee Island. Close enough to walk for a snack at Pelee Coneheads, an afternoon Caesar at Westview Tavern or a craft beer at the Stone House 1891. A quick bike ride will get you to the Pelee Island Heritage Museum rich with the history of the early settlers or spend an afternoon singing along and dancing to the live music offered on most weekends at the outdoor Pavilion at Canada's largest private estate winery, aptly named the Pelee Island Winery . Dockside B is conveniently nestled in the midst of it all.

The accommodations offers a sunlit filled living space with 2 bedrooms, open concept full sized kitchen with a massive dining table. The deck and front yard fire pit afford a view of the "Key West like" sunsets or "dark night" atmosphere for star gazing. So please come for the ice cream but stay for the sunsets and the Big Dipper!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please do not run dishwasher when no one is there. I will run when I clean the cottage
Please do not strips the beds - leave as is
Bag up the garbage and recycling and leave outside on the stoop and I will take to transfer station later
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

If pets are found on the property, additional fees of $400 apply without exception
If evidence of smoking is found inside the cottage, additional fees of $400 apply without exception

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Pelee Township, this cottage is in the city center and on a lake. Pelee Island Winery Pavilion and Schmidlin's Hidden Harbor Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary and Kimberly's Carousel. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Pelee Township travel guide
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Pelee Island, ON

What's nearby

  • Pelee Island Winery Pavilion
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Windsor, ON (YQG)
    134 min drive

Restaurants

  • Westview Tavern
    4 min walk
  • Stone House 1891
    6 min walk
  • Pelee Island Winery Pavilion
    16 min walk
  • Conorlee's Bakery & Delicatessen
    10 min drive
  • The Wandering Pheasant Inn
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Spring Starts Here”. Never pay a cleaning fee! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at “Spring Starts Here”. Never pay a cleaning fee!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at “Spring Starts Here”. Never pay a cleaning fee!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Spring Starts Here”. Never pay a cleaning fee! located?

Located in the heart of Pelee Township, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Erie and Pelee Island Winery Pavilion. Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary and Fish Point Provincal Nature Reserve Trailhead are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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“Spring Starts Here”. Never pay a cleaning fee! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mark h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Pelee

Came up for the Peely Island winery half marathonHad a great time, big cookout afterwards, place at everything we neededGreat sunset view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shirley h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation vibes

Had the look of a fun vacation place with deck and view of the water. It was clean and close to ferry and places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place to stay on the island, as far as we were concerned. The view of the sunsets from inside the spacious living area through the patio doors was magnificent! The deck area just outside the doors was a wonderful place to have an evening meal or have a drink while looking out at the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

The accommodations were clean and very nice. The view from the front deck was absolutely amazing! Dawn was very nice and helpful! We would definitely consider staying here again if we came to Pelee Island! This is walking distance from the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway!

Really enjoyed our stay! Nicely decorated, clean, spacious and charming cottage with amazing hosts. Thank you, we enjoyed our stay and hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wojo Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Great stay, beautiful view from the deck and handy to the ferry terminal and restaurants. Owner very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Excellent location on the West side. Good road, no dust, wonderful sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, beautiful home

Beautiful home and views with a short walk to Pelee faves
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pelee Island serenity,

Everything was just fabulous. I would stay there again very clean big spacious rooms. Wonderful views .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place.

We really enjoyed our stay on Pelee Island. The place is in the perfect location and has plenty of room and beds. The deck in front was wonderful. Unfortunately the weather didn’t make it fun to sit outside but the view from inside was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay on Pelee Island

We had a wonderful stay in this adorable cottage. The view was amazing and the cottage was super comfortable, very clean and well stocked. We saw 4 bald eagles that hung out above us for our entire stay. Easy to walk to the ferry, restaurants and the winery. Great communication by Dawn also. We would book here again for sure next time we visit the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little family get-a-way!

We had a great time! We had fun beach combing, swimming, fishing and relaxing! We loved waking up and enjoying coffee on the deck right on the water! Our host made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay very comfortable. Will be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 Generations Girls Trip

Such a lovely time. Was so clean and comfortable. Everything was handy and ar the ready. Thank you, Memories to last a lifetime ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pelee Island

Dawn was an amazing Hostess. She wanted to make sure we had everything that was needed. The cottage was within waking distance to the ferry, restaurant and winery. We got a 6 person golf cart to travel around the island. Such a perfect relaxing couple of days. The only thing that we should have done was to book for a longer stay. Next time we'll book with Dawn and come in the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Was a great cottage, the location was perfect, looking out at the lake. The only complaint no wifi, for some people its ok but i just like to know whats happening lol. But its not a deal breaker. I will definitely book next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Trefor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation albeit a little overpriced for what we received

It was an emergency booking as the original location we had reserved cancelled our reservation. Our host was very accommodating and very helpful. Location is beautiful, proximity to the ferry and “downtown” was great! Our only pet peeve was the fact that because we drove onto the ferry we didn’t get sheets on the bed. We got pillows, pillow cases and blankets, but no sheets. We learned that if we had walked on, the host would have been nice enough to give us sheets, but because we drove, no sheets were provided. We were advised this was standard (which I don’t think is the case). But for $550 for less than 24 hours, I would have expected sheets, and clean patio furniture. We were hoping to use the patio space to relax but we needed to wipe everything down before we could sit outside. Other than that, while the hose was amazing and pretty accommodating, just remember to pack your own sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, accommodations and host. Sit back on the front deck to watch the ferries and the beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Had a wonderful time and beautiful weather. Very clean and easy to get around. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing weekend

This is our second year staying here (6 friends) for a fishing weekend. Comfortable and had everything we need in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dawn was great and always reached out. Clean house, walking distance to ferry and restaurants. Beautiful back yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed in this Cottage from August 2-4th, 2025. We loved our first time stay on Pelee Island! The Cottage was so clean and welcoming! It was so close to everything near the Ferry Port. Dawn’s communication about the Cottage and location was excellent! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset Haven - Spectacular

This is the perfect property for a stay. It is so close to the ferry and restaurants. The property has an amazing deck to sit and enjoy your coffee in the morning and your wine watching the sunset at night. It is very clean; Dawn is an amazing hostess who will help you with anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This was my sisters and I second year at dockside and it was perfect. The cottage was great, the weather was perfect, looking forward to going back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Talle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vacay

We had the best time, everything was taken care of by the best host yet!! We will be back, can’t wait!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Irene G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pelee Island Experience

Everything (except very windy and can't be controlled) was great! We had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024