A stay in Grand Bend has become a family tradition. We normally stay at colonial hotel, but decided to rent a cozy cottage with a private beach. The home was clean however it had a strong musky smell that took a moment to get used to. The owners live on site. Not easy to get a hold of. There was no warm welcome. From the moment we spoke it was a discussion of one rule after another. We did not feel at ease, and always worried we were going to do something wrong. The air conditioning was turned off at night. We were extremely hot. No access to thermostat so we were unable to adjust the temp. I called after the first evening and spoke with the wife who was going to pass the message along. We had to open the windows in the evening as the air was never turned back on. There is a private access to the beach, but there is no where to sit, it’s rocky. There is a stairwell that allows you walk straight into the lake. You will have to drive to main beaches.
Overall we had a great time as a family. We did not feel at ease. The property owners are meticulous which I appreciate very much, however their emphasis on not leaving lights on, making sure there is not much garbage, no sand in the washer.. we are very respectful, we aren’t abusive of others property. But we are on holidays on the beach, sand is unavoidable and garbage is inevitable. Late evenings around the fire with laughs is bound to happen
Overall it would have been a comfortable stay if we felt welcomed.