Beach Cottage
The Daisy Wing has been in our family since the 1940's and we hope she can create memories with your family.
The Daisy Wing Cottage is ready for Summer on Lake Huron - Stay awhile - Make memories.
The Daisy Wing has been in our family since the 1940's and we hope she can create memories with your family.
Built over a hundred years ago, our cottage still stands.
Large wrap-around front porch with chairs & hammock.
Large back deck with outside dining and garden area.
Sunny dining room with original furniture and settings.
Dining room features the original built-in cabinets with pass-through to kitchen.
Rooms are decorated with mostly original and period furnishings and artwork.
There is a gas burning fireplace, flat panel 46" TV with HDMI ports for streaming.
The large living room has a toy closet and views to the dining room and Lake Huron.
Living room has door to a big front yard - the beach and Lake Huron!
Large kitchen, fully stocked with all you need, mixing bowls, pyrex, and full china service for 8.
Kitchen features refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee station and all pots, pans, utensiles, and service for 8.
Small but tidy bathroom, with sink, toilet and full bath with shower wand for children or adults. For additional capacity, the public bath house is steps away on the boardwalk.
This secluded bedroom with view to the side veranda features a Double bed, is more private and is closest to the kitchen bath area.
This is the largest downstairs bedroom and features a Queen TempurPedic bed and faces the beachfront with the sound of waves.
This bedroom has one Double bed and one Twin and has views of the beach to the South.
This bedroom has lovely filtered light and stays cozy all day long.
This bedroom has one Double bed with one Twin and workstation for laptop hookup with monitor & keyboard.
This bedroom has one Double bed and one Twin and workstation for laptop hookup with monitor & keyboard.
This bedroom has a Queen and a Twin bed with has a spectacular view of the beach and beautiful sunsets.
This bedroom features a small sitting area to watch the sunsets or read a favorite book.
Four casement windows open up wide to provide a huge vista of Lake Huron or fresh air off the lake.
A fully enclosed porch with a small office desk and couch, perfect for a private office, or extra storage, beach gear and children's beach toys.
Kitchen area features Washer/Dryer and coffee station with side door leading to back deck dining area, with patio table and chairs for breakfast, lunch or cocktails.
There is a large wrap around porch that provides a large veranda to sit, relax and enjoy the sunsets of magnificent Lake Huron.
During the Summer season, dogs are welcome on the boardwalk with a leash. Off leash options are available on some areas of the beach.
We provide two kayaks for you to tour the shoreline and explore the sandy north or south shorelines of Southampton.
Chantry Island features a prominent lighthouse and features a bird sanctuary with many interesting coves and interesting birds.
PROVIDED: 500 Mbps WiFi
We provide a robust and extremely fast WiFi network with coverage over the entire cottage, downstairs, upstairs and front deck.
PROVIDED: 46" TV
We have a 46" Samsung flat panel TV with cable TV, and ROKU or FIRESTICK capability.
PROVIDED: FULL KITCHEN
We provide a fully stocked kitchen with electric stove, refrigerator, microwave, cooking pans, pots, and service for family and friends.
You can dine inside in the large 10-place dining room, or outside or the large wrap around porch on either the 6-place picnic table or 4-place patio table.
If you want to dine out, or take out, walk or bicycle to the many restaurants in uptown Southampton.
PROVIDED: WASHER & DRYER
We have a Whirlpool washer & dryer with a complete laundry area with laundry detergent, dryer sheets and a fully stocked linen closet.
PROVIDED: COMPUTER WORKSTATION
You provide the laptop - we provide the desk, office chair and 27" monitor with HDMI, VGA or Apple Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt connection. We have a secure 500 Meg WiFi system available.
PROVIDED: TWO (2) BICYCLES
Southampton is a bike friendly town. Town traffic is light, side streets and alleys provide alternates and options to access the town and shops.
For sight seeing, there are bike trails along the beachfront of Lake Huron and in nature areas and parks. For the veteran biker, there are long range bike routes to nearby towns and interesting destinations.
PROVIDED: TWO (2) KAYAKS
We provide two full size kayaks staged in the front yard for easy access to the beach, just 20 meters away. Kayak to the Chantry Island bird sanctuary, the many beaches along the shore, uptown, North Shore, or up the Saugeen river.
For a memorable day, kayak rentals allow you to explore the countryside and leisurely paddle downstream on the beautiful Saugeen or other rivers.
The Beach is right out the front door, with one of the most beautiful sandy, swimmable beaches in all of Ontario.
PROVIDED: TWO (2) UMBRELLAS & SIX (6) BEACH CHAIRS
We provide beach umbrellas, folding beach chairs, beach towels and beach toys for small children to play with all day long.
There are five local golf courses which accomodate the beginner to advanced player.
Prestigious tennis club with lessons for players of all levels, or just play on one of the twenty courts, with five courts less than 100 meters away.
Easy and moderate hiking trails are less than 500 meters away. More adventerous trails along the Niagra Escarpment on the Bruce Trail provide stunning views of the Georgian Bay and are less than an hour away.
Within a short drive, you can reach Manatoulin island, Killarney Provincial Park, Stratford for Shakespearian festivals, or the many area flea & farm markets.
Don't miss Owen Sound or Collingwood overlooking the beautiful Georgian Bay.
For overnight trips, visit Toronto, beautiful Dundas, Niagara Falls and many other exciting Ontario destinations.
Experiences ranging from formal to casual make for fun alternatives to explore with your family.