 Charlie's Retreat awaiting your arrival! - 1/30  Freddy's stone-fired grill for cooking up your favourite pizza! - 2/30  Plenty of room to entertain with family! - 3/30  Prepare pizza on your stone grille! - 4/30  Catch the rays and watch the boats just a few feet from water's edge! - 5/30  It's all about the view from bed & Beyond! - 6/30  Enjoy the custom log bed in the lower level master suite. - 7/30  Wake up with a java to this view! - 8/30  The Master bedroom view! - 9/30  Updated furnishings and refreshed throughout in April/2020. - 10/30  Upper bedroom with queen bed. - 13/30  We just completed the bathroom reno featuring the new tiled shower area. - 14/30  Bathroom is conveniently located on main floor. - 15/30  Shower includes convenient sit down area for those in need. - 16/30  Cozy living room area. - 17/30  Take a dip or launch your kayak down at water?s edge. - 18/30  A house full of purple martins await our guests. - 19/30  View from the deck. A beautiful beach awaits you on the other side of the pier! - 20/30  Watch the fish tugs work for their daily catch! - 21/30  Oh that Erie sunrise! - 22/30  Sneak right down to the water's edge. - 24/30  Grab a cup of java and enjoy the Sunrise.... Simply Erie-zistable! - 25/30  We have several resident bald eagles in the neighbourhood. - 26/30  Enjoy the Martin?s right off the front deck! - 29/30  There?s really nothing like a Charlie?s Retreat sunrise! - 30/30 $1750 / week | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 4 |
 | 2 Bedrooms |
 | 1 Bathroom |
 | Pets not allowed |
 | Smoking not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
You need a break? How about a breathtaking sunrise in bed! Enjoy a drink on the deck? Have a warm fire and cook a pizza on your stone fireplace. All this and more while over top of beautiful Lake Erie! Don't delay! Shoot us an email today!! You won't regret it! ATTENTION WINE & BEER ENTHUSIASTS! Grapevine tours will pick you up at Charlie's Retreat and whisk you away to enjoy a day at several of our many local wineries/ craft beer locations. (519) 796-1543 info@grapevinetours.ca
Check out our early spring special. Now until April 21st/2022. Two night weekends are only $399.00. Add another night for $100.00 (excluding holiday weekends).
CHARLIE'S RETREAT: Welcome to Charlie's Retreat! LAKEFRONT LIVING! This two bedroom property is all about the water featuring one of the closest and safest views of beautiful Lake Erie on its expansive back deck. The large master bedroom is one of a very few on the block with a full on view of Erie's sunrise in the am. Grab your coffee and watch it happen! We feature an open concept kitchen/living room area, a beautiful pine sunroom with yet another killer Erie view. The property features plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the tranquil sounds of Erie. We have a one room bedroom upstairs featuring a queen bed. A new central air and gas furnace has been recently installed. Continuous off season upgrades to Charlie's Retreat keep our regular clients returning year after year. Let's start by having you be one of them as well.
ATTENTION ECO TOURISM CLIENTS. Launch your kayaks right from our back door and enjoy a picturesque view of Lake Erie on your way by kayak to beautiful Hillman Marsh (approx. 45+ minutes) & Point Pelee (approx. 60+ minutes)!! 4 PEOPLE (MAXIMUM).
Local beaches are just two minutes away (Wheatley harbour, Holiday harbour and our favourite ...Hillman Marsh North beach is only five minutes away.
Note: The new Ontario Waterfront cycling trail is located right out our front door.
Choose the right week this summer and you may enjoy some great perch fishing off the federal dock around the corner. We never really know when they'll show up but when they do it's a treat. You can also bring your boat and trailer and enjoy world class Rainbow, Walleye, Salmon and Perch fishing (seasonal). Boat launch is only a stone's throw away. Don't have a boat? We'll arrange an experienced fishing charter to show you the time of your life on Lake Erie.
We are only a five minute ride from either Wheatley to the north or Hillman marsh to the south and renowned Point Pelee National Park (birding mecca). Wheatley Provincial Park, Two creeks Conservation Area & Kopegaron Woods are only five minutes away. Rondeau park is a short 40+ minute trip. LIMITED ACCESS TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS DURING THIS TIME. If wine is your thing then you already know we are the new wine "hot spot" in Ontario being home to dozens of thriving wineries (Lake Erie wine tour). We have had numerous new wineries starting up each and every year. We have six golf courses within fifteen minutes, Colasanti's tropical garden's is full of tropical plants, birds, animals and plenty of activities for the young and old to enjoy. Try shopping in Leamington's bustling business district or make the trip to Ceasar's Windsor Casino(40 min).
Try one of Wheatley's dining establishments including Renny's Smokehouse, Lucky Wok Chinese cuisine, Car barn and L'il Hills for breakfast and lunch. SORRY, THESE DINING ESTABLISHMENTS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO THE AUGUST 26/2021 WHEATLEY GAS EXPLOSION. Lil Hill's is the only one currently operating at Wheatley's Talbot Trail golf club just a 1/2 mile east of the village.
Let us make your stay in the "SUN PARLOUR" a memorable one. Don't forget- Fall butterfly migration at Point Pelee National Park is a must.
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AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms : - 2 Queen beds - 1 Sofa bed | | Kitchen | | | Communications | | | General | | |
Entertainment | | | Outdoors Features | | | Summer Activities (nearby) | | | Winter Activities (nearby) | | |
+ VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE Other Town/Lake/Area: | Leamington (10 km) |
Note: 5 MINUTES TO HILLMAN MARSH 15 MINUTES TO POINT PELEE PARK 5 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN WHEATLEY 10 " " " LEAMINGTON 40 " " WINDSOR 30 " " CHATHAM AVAILABILITYLast update: May 11, 2022 |
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RATES | | - | - | - | $1750 | - | - | 1 Week | HIGH SEASON (SPRING/SUMMER) Apr 30, 2022 - Sep 17, 2022 Rates are based on up to 4 persons. Add $25 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | $1750 | - | - | 1 Week | HOGS FOR HOSPICE 2 NIGHT GETAWAY Jul 29, 2022 - Jul 31, 2022 | - | - | - | - | - | $750 | 2 Nights | SHORT 5 NIGHT SUMMER STAY Aug 01, 2022 - Aug 06, 2022 | - | - | - | - | - | $1500 | 5 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Check-in after | 03:00 PM | Check-out before | 10:30 AM | Security Deposit | $300 (Security deposit will be refunded within 5 days of check-out) | Booking Deposit | 30% due at time of booking (The balance is due 14 days before arrival) | Payments on CottagesInCanada | No | Cancellation Policy | Flexible |
NOTES Please Note: During HIGH SEASON we ONLY consider less than week rentals on a last minute basis only. If you see dates open on the calendar send me an email within 7 days of the date requested and we will consider it. Thanks. Weekly rentals are Saturday's @ 3pm (arrival) to Saturday's @10:00am (departure). 30% deposit due at booking. 4 people max. Balance due two weeks before arrival (non-refundable after this time) along with credit card for $300 security deposit. Sorry, We do not rent to clients under the age of 30 years old. Visa/Mastercard accepted (+3%) i.e. with $450 deposit +3%= $463.50. E-transfer preferred. PLEASE NOTE: LOW SEASON SPECIAL PRICING EXCLUDES HOLIDAY WEEKENDS. INQUIRIES FOR LESS THAN TWO NIGHT STAYS WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. REVIEWS | Connie |  |
| We recently had the opportunity to stay 1 week at Charlie's Retreat followed by a week at Sun Sets on 43. Both cottages are wonderful and offer different aspects to enjoy. Charlie's is right on the lake, Sun Sets backs onto a field with beautiful sunsets. Both cottages are well maintained, clean and well supplied. Jeff and Wendy are continually improving both properties to keep them current and comfortable. Thank you. We will be back. Connie & Jack
Stayed: April 2022 Submitted: May 11, 2022
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| This is a very comfortable cottage. Nothing has been overlooked. Everything has been thoughtfully provided. All the appliances worked well and some were brand new. The furniture wasn't falling apart like some cottages we have rented. The master bedroom bed was very comfortable. The entire cottage and property are well maintained. It was a pleasure to stay there. Any questions or small issues were quickly dealt with. Thank you Wendy & Jeff. We won't hesitate to rent your cottage again. Connie & Jack
Stayed: May 2019 Submitted: May 23, 2019
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Owner response: Thank you Connie & Jack for being our first guests at "Sun Sets on 43". We appreciate the kinds words and hope to see you again. Wendy & Jeff. | |
 | Sylvie |  |
| Quel endroit magnifique directement au bord du lac Érié. Les levers de soleil sont splendides! Chalet confortable avec terrasse fermée très apprécié. Les lieux sont paisibles. Le parc national de Pointe-Pelée est à 20 minutes et Détroit, Michigan, USA (nous avons visité l'usine de Ford) est à environ 1 heure. Pour terminer, merci beaucoup pour la belle attention que vous avez eue à notre égard pour souligner nos 30 ans de vie de couple, nous avons été très touchés. Je vous recommande cet endroit sans hésitation ! Merci pour tout Jeff!
Stayed: August 2017 Submitted: Aug 28, 2017
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 | Nancy |  |
| Just returned home from a great stay at the cottage. Perfect getaway to relax. Close enough to conveniences, yet tucked nicely off the grid overlooking beautiful Lake Erie. Sitting on the expansive back deck, looking out at the lake was mesmerizing. Plenty of natural beauty and parks nearby to keep us entertained, along with the summer events in downtown Wheatley. The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. Wendy and Jeff, thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us. Nancy and John
Stayed: August 2017 Submitted: Aug 16, 2017
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Owner response: It was great meeting you Nancy and John and thanks for staying at Charlie's. The positive comments are most appreciated! Wendy & Jeff | |
 | Danielle |  |
| This was an awesome cottage. The only way you could stay closer to the lake is to be in it. It is considered a cottage, but it is really a house. It has all the amenities including wifi. It was so quiet. At night you fall asleep to the waves lapping against the rocks. We were there in June so if you know the area there were fish flies, but the sunroom on the side allowed us to watch the water and enjoy the breeze off the lake without the pesky fish flies. The beds were comfortable including the pull out which is rare. The Bowman's are excellent hosts and I definitely will book with them again when I go back. This is truly a gem.
Stayed: June 2017 Submitted: Jul 22, 2017
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Owner response: We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Charlie's Retreat. Thanks for the positive comments and hopefully we will see you again next year. | |
JEFFREY SCOTT Member since August 2010 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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