Family-friendly holiday rentals in Bayfield

We had a great time! The cabin was well located and easy to get to the beach or restaurants. The space was spotless and ready for our family.

We have done a few different staycations through airbnb and this was by far a favourite…it was incredibly hard to leave so it’s safe to say we will be back! :) The views were stunning. Being outside surrounded by nature with mostly good weather, was so peaceful. Even stuck inside watching a rainy day through the huge windows was so cozy and beautiful. Milena & Johnny were amazing hosts who made sure we had everything we needed at all times. Can’t say enough good things about our stay in the Chalet!!

We just had a wonderful stay at Paul’s. Definitely would come back. The place is even more beautiful than the photos. And the view from the home to the beach is just stunning. Paul and Karen are extremely friendly and accommodating, and I just cannot say enough wonderful things about this Airbnb. This was a great place for me to get away for a few days with my daughter and her 2 friends. Beautiful kitchen to cook meals. The young people loved the hot tub. This home just has wonderful vibes and you feel immediately at peace when you enter the door. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!

A beautiful, quiet, very well maintained oasis, overlooking gorgeous Lake Huron! Excellent location, between Grand Bend and Bayfield, for day trips and restaurants, if desired. Very well stocked kitchen; comfortable, tastefully decorated and spotless home ( the view!) We really enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub! Johnny is a super responsive and helpful host!

Therese and Jim were awesome hosts and their property was amazing. Everything was as expected and our time there was awesome. Highly recommend this for any large group.

Everything was exactly as described. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the clean space Jo-Anne had set up. The spacious backyard was a favourite for everyone. This cottage has everything needed for any length of stay. Would easily book with Jo-Anne again!

100% recommend this spot for large parties of people. Comfortable, furnished bedrooms with linens provided and an extremely stocked kitchen with everything you could need to make any meal. Everything was very clean and had a spot to return to make clean up easy. It was very quiet and private with tons of parking. Large yard for outdoor activities made for a great gathering area. Pack your bug spray however! The privacy of the trees and close location to a river makes for lots of mosquitos. 5 stars!

We had a fabulous stay at Tanya's! It was comfortable, it was clean, it was very serviceable for our group. Tanya was very responsive to any communication, getting back to me quickly and with answers to any question I had. Highly recommend this location and this host!

Emily was warm and accommodating in every way. Her backyard garden was a private, beautiful refuge. Our master bedroom was roomy and the entire accommodation was clean, tasteful, warm and cozy. Her Victorian home and garden is beautiful, and had everything we need. I highly recommend Emily’s home as a great place to stay in Mount Forest.

I stayed for 3ish months. Flat worked very well for my stay. Would highly recommend if you have a dog as there’s a lovely and large backyard. Bed was very comfortable and I enjoyed cooking in the kitchen. Good, quiet, convenient neighbourhood, the upstairs tenants are wonderful, and Jennifer (host) is extremely responsive. Smaller bedroom is quieter as you can hear pipes from upper flat in the larger bedroom. I had only one issue with bad flooding during a high rain period. Jennifer was responsive, and sent someone to deal with it early the next morning. Once we spoke about it she then gave me an extra night, which I appreciated. She was also understanding and flexible about extensions/changes to checkout. Would stay again and recommend.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful and spacious home! Our family of 8, ranging in age from 3 to 60, felt completely comfortable and at home from the moment we arrived. The house had everything we needed for a relaxing and memorable family getaway. The grandkids especially loved the toys and play areas—it made a big difference having a space where they could have fun while the adults relaxed. We had plenty of room to gather, laugh, and create lasting memories as a family. It’s not always easy to find a place that works so well for a group of all ages, but this home exceeded our expectations.

This place is a gem! Rose and her family’s hospitality was phenomenal. I was lucky enough to receive a warm welcome from Koda (the dog). The private beach makes for peaceful vacation spot. The icing on the cake was a fire was prepared for us to enjoy on our last night. Will definitely be returning to this spot in the future!! Thank you guys!

The house was perfect for our two families to share while in town for a hockey tournament. The place was nice and clean and had everything we needed. The place looks even better than in the photos. Would definitely return

This is a great place to stay for couples or families with kids! We visited with our young kids and parents. The apartment is nicely laid out as the bedrooms don’t share a wall so it’s private. The front bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, nice for privacy for the parents. The host is quick to respond to any questions. It’s lovely to have milk, juice and bread and eggs etc waiting for you in the fridge on arrival after a long day travelling. The location is top notch- walk to the downtown core in 5 minutes and so close to the theatres. Parks just around the block for the kids. The photos of the unit are sparse - the apartment is on the second floor of the house, and the stairs shown are part of the private unit. There are two private small decks, one with a patio table and chairs. Great value, very clean and highly recommended.

This was our second year at Carrie and Dan's cottage and once again my family and I had a fantastic time. The house is perfectly situated on the river with a nice beach and it has all of the amenities needed. Dan communicated regularly and checked in with us to ensure we had everything we needed. This is a beautiful property which anyone would have fun at.

Wow! Lynn outdoes herself as a host! She has thought of everything including an adorable sundae bar waiting for us! Her home is beautiful and new and clean and has every item one might need! The photos don’t do it justice! Her back deck is private and cozy and we loved the firepit. The location is perfect for an easy walk to the main strip. Had a lovely family thanksgiving there! We will come back again !!

What a quaint place! Was ideal as there are three bathrooms and bedrooms and plenty of common space. Fantastic location - we were able to walk to all of the theatres, shopping and dining. Hosts were great and very friendly and responsive. Will definitely stay here on my next trip to Stratford!

The location was perfect with an easy walk to restaurants, shops and the Avon theatre. Our family really appreciated having lots of space for different activities in interests. The quiet let us all get a good night’s sleep.

The weekend was phenomenal, the amenities were fantastic and well-managed. The only downsides were that it was fairly apparent that the local bylaws greatly impacted the place with some unreasonable asks. For example, they required every tenant's name, age, phone, email and home address. Per the Short-Term Rental bylaw, only the number of tenants and adults for the Short-Term Rental are required. Outside of these couple of inconveniences, we had a great time and would definitely be back.

We had a lovely stay at The Heron’s Nest. Gerry & Patty were thoughtful and helpful hosts that made us feel right at home. Our suite was the perfect place for us to call home while visiting for a wedding, with a beautiful view of the river, comfortable amenities and easy access to restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Heron’s Nest.

We had stayed at another cabin on the property before and we loved it. Mark, Melanie and the entire staff were helpful, friendly, and wonderful! We will always visit them at Willowlake in one form or another. The cottage was so clean upon arrival which was impressive! The only possible downsides would be the dumpsters being right next to the cottage (however smells weren’t an issue while we were there, your patio is on the other side of the cottage) and the staff trailer door was really close to our fire pit so it didn’t feel private or secluded (but the staff were great so that didn’t bother us). The one downside that was a pickle for us was the side door entry. Immediately upon entering the cottage there are stairs going down to the kitchen. We have a four year old so those stairs were a concern but within two days we were used to them and managed to finagle entry better. Overall it was a great experience and they will see us back at Willowlake next summer!

We had a great weekend. This is not the kind of place some airbnbs have become -- a hotel experience. Instead it had an authenticity and humility that we loved. The horses and other animals were fantastic, and the space was very comfortable. We would love to go back again.