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Walkerville Luxury Apt: River Views & Balcony
Marie’s place was perfect for what we needed. She was very responsive and accommodating.

The W Lofts Wyandotte
Jason is a GREAT HOST. Been here a couple times and will come back again.

Rare find by the Riverside
Clean, comfortable, and cozy! I would happily return for another stay.

Studio on the Beach
Beautiful place to visit. The studio was super clean, inviting and so comfortable. The view was beautiful- waking up to the sunrise every morning. A stone's throw to the beach, which was very clean and well kept. A great getaway for downtime and privacy. Not a lot to do other than the beach, but a state park only 15 minutes away. Would definitely book this place again!

48 on the Ave.
Steve & Lisa were great! Nice clean cozy peaceful space to relax and unwind. The beach across street is amazing and great for beach glass I went home with 50lbs!!!! I will definitely be back if I ever need somewhere to stay in Leamington

~BEAUTY in CK~
Nice place to stay that's just a couple minutes away from all the stores and restaurants in Chatham. Looks just like the pictures, has really good water pressure and heat in the shower. We didn't use the kitchen so I can't say anything on that, but we used the washer and dryer and it was fine. Host was very friendly & responsive to our messages. Heads up though, if you are over 6 ft you might feel a little cramped with some of the ceilings and shower. Not sure if it's because we're used to higher ceilings in the U.S. or this had lower ceilings because of it being the ground unit, but a few of the drop ceilings were just an inch or two away from my husband's head. Not a make or break! Just want to give a warning in case someone needs it. Also the 2nd bedroom is pretty small, not anything un-doable but it was hard to fit and open a suitcase in there. Overall a good, cute place and host!!

Lori’s Suite - 1 bedroom with historical charm!
Lori’s Place is straight out of a movie set. Very cozy and very comfy. Would definitely recommend. One thing to note is that while there is a kitchen, they discourage any cooking that would create odours (especially frying). That was fine for us since we only ate breakfast there, but be aware.

Riverview & Sunsets, Brilliant!
This was my first air bnb, and I will never stay in a hotel again. I had such. great experience. Everything I could have possibly needed was in there. Towels, toaster, kuerig machine, dishes, dish soap, a sponge and even a dishwasher pac for the machine. It has a huge microwave, stove, and full size fridge and freezer! The rest room even had a washer and dryer and a pod to run the washer with. I and my husband LOVED the private balcony to walk out on. We enjoyed watching the river and the travelers boating on it. My dad and mom loved the space we were staying in. This Air bnb will not disappoint as it is just like living in a beautiful apartment. It smelled amazing when entering the foyer and the home. I loved the electric fireplace, the massage chair and the wooden Mountie Moose to greet me everytime I went in and out. I would certainly stay here again. It was a wonderful, happy experience. Extras in the kitchen to snack on were a nice, sweet touch too. Thank You again Helen
Waterfront house rentals

Quiet home by the lake, Point Pelee, Hillman Marsh
Quiet, clean, spacious, well-furnished and equipped. Very close to beautiful Lake Erie, Point Pelee National Park, Hillman Marsh and Wheatley Provincial Park. Ideal base for nature lovers and bird watchers chasing spring and fall migration, as we were. Though we were two friends sharing, this home would be great for a family or 2 to 3 couples. Thanks Ryan -- we'll be back!

Erie's Edge lakefront, Point Pelee, Hillman Marsh
Our stay here was wonderful...so many tiny details, that were unexpected, had been thought about. It's peaceful and private. The lake view is stunning. Thank you so much for ensuring our time away was spectacular.

Lake St. Clair Boathouse
Had an amazing stay here! Great peaceful location, responsive host, had everything we needed. It's a little small but absolutely perfect for what we needed. We went to a show at Freedom Hill and this was super close! Also there's a beautiful metro park in walking distance!! Will stay here again if we attend another show at freedom hill.

Pelee Way Cottage
Beautiful spot. Wonderful with lots of seating. Great location with a great restaurant across the street.

That place by the Lake
It's a great place to stay. Very clean, exactly as described. The only "complaint" we might have is there's only one roll of paper kitchen towel provided, so we needed to get some from Walmart. Other than that, we loved the place.

Chateau Blanc on The Creek
Lovely, clean and quiet retreat! The beds and bedding were amazing. It was exactly what we were looking for. So many birds to listen to and many turtles to check out. The binoculars were a fantastic bonus.

4) Jan-Feb Discounts! Hot Tub/ Lakefront
We loved our little getaway to Scott and Jennifer’s beautiful property! It has everything you need to have a fun, comfortable and peaceful weekend - we felt right at home and loved the pool and hot tub with beautiful views. We also brought our pup who was a big fan of the fenced yard and exploring every nook. Thank you for sharing your beautiful space with us!

Shore To Please-Tranquil Getaway
Our first trip to Canada & this BnB did not disappoint. The lake views were beautiful & relaxing. Enjoyed them from the patio, fire table, & hot tub. There was also a stunning Bald Eagle that perched in the tree above the patio several times during our stay. House was very clean and well appointed. Close to wineries & downtown Amherstburg which had great restaurants, shops, & weekend festivities. Bilal, the host was super responsive to any inquiries I had and allowed for flexible check in & out that worked great with our travel itinerary which was greatly appreciated. Would love to visit again.
Waterfront condo rentals

Downtown Water front Penthouse
I was a bit curious with the host meeting us to transfer keys however it is because of the security with the building. Host was extremely friendly and welcoming checking us in and giving recommendations. The condo was fantastic. Extremely convenient access to the people mover and very comfortable. One of my favorite Detroit stays so far!

Three bedroom house in a very quiet area.
It was a great place to stay and it was clean as well.

Lovely one bedroom condo with International Views
Amazing views and cool downtown location! Excellent communication from the hosts and located conveniently just a few blocks down from downtown restaurants and coffee shops. Would definitely stay here again!

Cozy Lakefront Middle Bass Retreat w/ Balcony
The condo was very nice and accommodated 4 of us on our girls' trip perfectly. The place was very clean and was just as described. The pullout sofa was not the most comfortable, but they provided plenty of linens and towels. I needed to contact the host to figure out the shuttle service, and it worked out really well when we arrived, they meet each ferry coming in at the dock. After that, they never answered their phone when called. They are not a service of the condo, so Evolve was not to blame, just an FYI if you're counting on them for transportation.

Lakeview Cozy Townhouse 5 min from Hall Road
This was the perfect spot for our group of 2 couples. We loved that each bedroom had its own bathroom, a pretty view of the pond and it was close to everything we wanted to do for our stay!

Waterfront 2 bedroom sleeps 4 private residence
The location was perfect and very quiet. The condo is in very good shape The yard is large and waterfront. The host and family made us feel very welcome. Good restaurants and bars close. We will be returning.

Waterfront Townhouse with Stunning Lake Views
responsive, friendly, clean, peaceful, flexible, helpful, would stay again, 6 people on this trip we didn't spend much time in room but enough room for sleeping, eating, getting ready and hanging out for a bit. Our 18yr old girls loved that they had the top floor to themselves.

Waterfront Middle Bass Condo w/ Lake Erie Views!
Excellent location!! Walkable to the most popular bar. Gorgeous and clean inside!
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Essex
Total rentals
50 properties
Nightly prices starting at
G$18,839 GYD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
3.8K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
40 properties are a good fit for families
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10 properties allow pets
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20 properties have a dedicated workspace
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