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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Saugeen Shores, ON
  • Place, Port Elgin Rollerblading Loop Trailhead
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugeen Rail Trail Trailhead
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Elgin Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Elgin

This vacation home is a short stroll from Port Elgin Rollerblading Loop Trailhead and Saugeen Rail Trail Trailhead. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Port Elgin Rollerblading Loop Trailhead - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Saugeen Rail Trail Trailhead - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port Elgin Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Saugeen Shores Dog Park - 7 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Southampton Beach - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stacked Pancake & Breakfast - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Three Sheets Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin

Escape to The Hacienda, a beautifully renovated 4-bedroom home on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of Port Elgin. Just a 7–10 minute walk to Lake Huron's sandy beaches and spectacular sunsets, and equally close to downtown shops, restaurants, and cafés, it's the perfect base for your next getaway.

Designed for families and groups, the home features four comfortable bedrooms, 1½ modern bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, open-concept living and dining areas, and convenient in-home laundry.

Step outside to your private backyard oasis with a spacious south-facing deck, BBQ, and brand-new outdoor kitchen with a covered lounge—perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach or entertaining friends and family.

Property Highlights

4 bedrooms | Sleeps up to 8
1½ bathrooms
Fully equipped kitchen
Open-concept living & dining
New outdoor kitchen & covered lounge
Large, fully fenced 66' × 132' yard
BBQ and outdoor dining area
Walk to the beach, harbour, parks, restaurants, and downtown

Booking Information

Weekly summer rentals: Saturday to Saturday
Check-in: 3:00 PM | Check-out: 11:00 AM
Monthly stays available during fall, winter, and spring
Only 25 minutes from Bruce Power—ideal for professionals on extended assignments

Whether you're planning a family vacation, beach getaway, golf trip, or work stay, The Hacienda offers the perfect combination of comfort, privacy, and location for an unforgettable stay in Port Elgin.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Bedding and Towels to be supplied by Renters
No Smoking Inside the Property
Please do not leave food in the fridge. Please leave the home as you found it upon rental. Thank you kindly

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Small Dogs Only, Must be Crated.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Perfect Staycation Destination Saugeen Shores
The Perfect Staycation Destination Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Saugeen Shores, a short 17-minute walk from Lake Huron and also 17 minutes on foot from Port Elgin Beach. You'll also find Port Elgin Rollerblading Loop Trailhead and Saugeen Rail Trail Trailhead less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin?

Yes, every house at The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin comes with a patio.

The Hacienda – Walk to the Beach & Downtown Port Elgin Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at this cottage was great. The kids loved the spacious backyard! Perfect location for walking to the beach and downtown. Would highly recommended to stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

The property has everything you need for a great vacation. Very spacious and comfortable. The location is within walking distance of the beach and shops and restaurants in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good space, Great experience.

The property was great! it met our requirements and gave us ample space to relax and enjoy. We hope to rent again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Great check in process, size of cottage and availability of hosts! Excellent location as we were close to both downtown and the beach. The cottage was clean, bright and had all the amenities one could need. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

MARIA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Port Elgin Cottage

We had a relaxing stay. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and to uptown for restaurants and the farmer's market. The backyard was peaceful and we enjoyed the fire pit and dinner outside in the fenced in yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great visit. Plenty of zones to enjoy the weather or relax in the cool living areas. Firepit was a big hit. Kitchen has modern appliances. The long dining room table became jigsaw puzzle area to lure kids from screens. Beach is clean with white sand and gradual entrance for the kids. Lovely walkable town. Host was accessable and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space inside for4 adultsLarge private backyard Powder room very small and could use a refresh.Kitchen nicely equipped Barbecue needed to be cleaned before we could use it plus 1 burner not working Overall worked well for usWould return Michael Moreton
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent week in Port Elgin!

The house was clean, lots of room, well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the deck, bbq and back yard as well. Close to the beach and downtown. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for families !

This cottage has 4 large rooms, with a huge backyard and enough space to comfortably have 8 people. The speakers on the back deck were added bonus! . Its 10min walk to the beach and close to the restaurant/town area. The check in process was so easy !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Les S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

A nice property

Overall we enjoyed our stay, although some of the kitchen amenities seemed to be old and worn out. The backyard is a huge plus to this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage rental

We had another great week. Cottage close to beach and restaurants. Large backyard for entertaining. Misssd the larger patio umbrella for shade.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port Elgin stay

The cottage was very clean, comfortable and modern. Lots of space & seating. Beds were comfortable.l, good a/c, wifi & movies through roku, crave tv apps. We had all the amenities to make us feel at home. Easy walk to the beach and into town as it is situated midway down mill street. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trang R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port Elgin cottage

We had a pleasant stay at this property for the most part. There were a couple of issues with the property, but the owner and the person who helped maintaining it were very responsive and the issues were fixed promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Duncan R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay.

We enjoyed our time! All the basic things we needed. Lots of space for guests inside and out. Good location to business and 10 minute walk to the beach. Enough amenities to keep us busy while relaxing or at the beach. Good communication from the host. Cleanliness could be improved.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Les S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port Elgin Hacienda Vacation

The four large bedrooms, large dining room/ family room sitting area and large fully equipped functional kitchen were excellent for the family . The huge backyard with deck, table and chairs, barbecue and fire pit was so much fun. It was nice to have two bathrooms. The fantastic location was a 8 minute walk to the main beach and a five minute walk to everything downtown We hope to rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second summer renting

We enjoyed our stay so much last year we returned, only to find some upgrades!!! The garage was turned into a summer kitchen\entertainment area, the deck was enlarged and new furniture added. We love the layout that allows everyone their own space when needed. it’s central location permits easy access to downtown, nearby towns and events as well as quick access to Port Elgin’s incredible beach. The owners are quick to answer any texts and contacted us early on our stay to see if we needed anything, inquired about comfort and if we had any requests or recommendations. We couldn’t ask for better hosts. Already planning next year’s stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stella H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Week

We were very impress with this cottage. It was extremely clean. There was a large deck and a very large back yard. The interior is very spacious with plenty of room. We could not have asked for more. I would recommend this cottage and will rebook as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Les S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port Elgin Hacienda Vacation

Great location, 10 minute walk to the beach, 5 minutes to down town. Four large bedrooms. Great back yard , lots of room to play games, sit and eat on the deck, camp fire, propane barbecue. . The host was quick to respond. Main floor has lots of space, kitchen , dining room and TV area. Air conditioning was great on hot days. We hope to book again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage

We had a wonderful time. The cottage was clean and neighborhood was quiet. Nice to be fairly close to the beach and the downtown. My only complaint was the bbq was disgusting. Who ever was there before our visit left it a mess. But overall was a great week 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darlene O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

Enjoyed the cottage very much! Teenage kids loved being close to town to go for walks and having their independence. Beach was a short drive, loved the sandy entrance for the water, no rocks. Cottage had lots of space, fit 8 comfortably. Loved the outdoor space, spent a lot of time on the deck. Thank you for a wonderful week, we hope to be back next year. Thanks Darlene
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Despite an unexpected issue with the air conditioning during our stay, we were very impressed with how the owner handled the situation. The heat made the cottage uncomfortable, but the owner was responsive, understanding, and ultimately offered a full refund without hesitation—even allowing us to stay if we chose to.Things don’t always go perfectly, but how someone responds makes all the difference. We truly appreciated the owner’s professionalism and fairness, and it gave us confidence in booking with them again. Thank you again for your integrity and quick resolution.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

marion m.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Port Elgin getaway

House is large , easily accommodates 10 family members. Kitchen is well equipped (fridge, stove, microwave, Keurig coffee maker …. Etc.). Place does need a good cleaning and new furniture (some of which are falling apart). Shower curtain was an abomination… needed to be replaced. Large backyard and beautiful patio with gas barbecue. Good location , close to town and beach (walking distance)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spacious home!

We stayed at this home with a variety of age ranges from baby - adult. This home was very spacious and allowed for everyone to have their own space and were not crowded. The home was very clean and had so many basic amenities which was very helpful! The kitchen was well stocked with everything you need. We appreciated the individual AC units in the rooms so everyone could set their own temperatures. Only about a 10 minute walk from the main beach which was very convenient. Large backyard for our family to enjoy the sunshine, BBQ and have a fire. We really enjoyed our time here! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, not for people with allergies

Great location, mid point between the main shopping street and beach. House is stocked with everything you could need. Nice back yard and deck. Unfortunately I didn’t realize that allowing pets would mean dog hair and smell throughout the house. Also there is a very strong odour of mildew in the front entry and front bedroom. People with allergy sensitivities beware.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Advertised as steps from the Beach. It is not but rather requires a drive to beach. Extremely intrusive neighbours as this is not a Cottage but rather a House in a Residential neighborhood. Old Cottage poorly updated. Very musty smelling. Grounds are unkept.Main floor washroom is smaller than a phone booth. For the price this place is a rip off for sure. Owner does not respond to questions posed. Very disappointing stay. Would never return. Terrible rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022