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A two-story house with a front porch, a small deck, and a pond in the foreground.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs.
A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery and a house in the background.
A garden with a stone pathway leading to a pergola surrounded by trees and plants.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There are large windows with blinds, a painting on the wall, and a decorative metal wall piece.

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7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10192 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Tobermory, ON
  • Place, Boardwalk Loop Trail Trailhead
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Bruce Peninsula National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Tub Lighthouse
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Serenity Shores Kayak Paradise

Welcome to Serenity Shores, a stunning waterfront retreat on Dorcas Bay. Enjoy peaceful kayaking from your private lagoon, breathtaking Lake Huron sunsets from the upper deck, and starry nights by the fire pit. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath getaway features a full kitchen, modern amenities, and lush gardens. Just minutes from Singing Sands, the Grotto, and Tobermory—relax or explore the best of the Bruce Peninsula.






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Discover the Wonders of the Bruce Peninsula

Serenity Shores places you right at the heart of one of Canada’s most awe-inspiring natural playgrounds—Bruce Peninsula National Park. Just a short drive from the famous Grotto, you can hike along rugged limestone cliffs, swim in turquoise waters, or explore the underwater marvels of Fathom Five National Marine Park, home to ancient shipwrecks, sea caves, and vibrant aquatic life.

Adventure Awaits Just Minutes Away

Singing Sands Beach
Relax on shallow shores perfect for families, picnics, and sun-soaked days.

Lake Huron Water Adventures
Launch a kayak or paddleboat right from our private lagoon and discover hidden bays, calm waters, and unforgettable sunsets.

Stargazing Paradise
As part of a designated Dark Sky Preserve, the night skies here come alive with the Milky Way—an absolute must for stargazers and photographers.

Bruce Trail Hiking
Explore the legendary Bruce Trail, winding through forests, cliffs, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking both Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

Your Basecamp for Exploration
Set between Tobermory, Sauble Beach, and Wiarton, Serenity Shores is perfectly positioned to explore the entire Peninsula. Whether you're chasing waterfalls, climbing to Lion's Head Lookout, or savoring local eats in Tobermory, everything is within easy reach.

Why Guests Love Serenity Shores
Steps from a private lagoon with direct Lake Huron access

Minutes to top attractions like the Grotto, Flowerpot Island and Singing Sands

Year-round getaway—swim in summer, snowshoe in winter

Perfect mix of modern amenities and natural beauty

A peaceful retreat to reconnect with nature, family, and yourself

Book Your Peninsula Escape
At Serenity Shores, you don’t just stay—you immerse yourself in the untouched beauty of the Bruce. Whether you’re seeking stargazing serenity or rugged adventure, your unforgettable Canadian escape begins here.

Come for the sunsets, stay for the memories. We can’t wait to welcome you.

Contactless Check-in

Welcome to Serenity Shores – Dorcas Bay, a spacious waterfront retreat tucked along a peaceful private canal flowing into Lake Huron. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Northern Bruce Peninsula, this relaxing cottage getaway offers the perfect balance of comfort, adventure, and lakeside tranquility.

Unique Canal Waterfront Setting

★ Private canal flowing into Lake Huron
★ Calm waters perfect for kayaking and paddling
★ Scenic lagoon views from the property
★ Peaceful waterfront surroundings

Launch a kayak or paddleboat right from the property and explore the quiet waters leading into Lake Huron.

Bright Open Living Spaces

★ Spacious open-concept living areas
★ Large windows with lake and lagoon views
★ Cozy seating for gathering and relaxing
★ Over 2,000 sq ft of comfortable living space

The upper living room serves as the heart of the cottage, where panoramic water views and sunset skies create a stunning backdrop.

Fully Equipped Kitchen & Dining

★ Modern kitchen with full appliances
★ Generous prep space and cabinetry
★ Opens onto the upper deck for outdoor dining
★ Ideal for shared meals and family gatherings

Enjoy cooking together while taking in beautiful views of the lagoon and surrounding nature.

Four Comfortable Bedrooms

★ Four spacious bedrooms
★ Sleeps up to 8 adults + 2 children under 12
★ Comfortable layout for families and groups
★ Plenty of space to relax and recharge

Everyone has room to unwind after full days exploring the peninsula.

Lower-Level Cinema Room

★ Cozy movie room with Smart TV
★ Wood-burning fireplace for cooler evenings
★ Perfect for family movie nights
★ Comfortable indoor entertainment space

The cinema room provides a relaxing retreat for evenings or rainy days.

Outdoor Living & Upper Deck

★ Large upper deck overlooking the lagoon
★ Ideal for morning coffee and sunset drinks
★ Perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing
★ Scenic water and nature views

The deck offers a peaceful place to enjoy the fresh air and quiet beauty of the peninsula.

Kayaking & Waterfront Adventure

★ Complimentary kayaks and paddleboat (May 20 – Sept 2)
★ Easy access to Lake Huron waters
★ Calm canal perfect for paddling
★ Ideal for swimming and exploring

Spend your days paddling through the lagoon, exploring the shoreline, or enjoying the water.

Natural Comfort & Amenities

★ Cooling lake breezes and ceiling fans
★ High-speed Wi-Fi available
★ Smart TVs and games area
★ Comfortable indoor gathering spaces

Serenity Shores blends natural cottage comfort with modern conveniences.

Prime Bruce Peninsula Location

★ Minutes to Singing Sands Beach
★ Close to Bruce Peninsula National Park and the Grotto
★ Short drive to Tobermory and Flowerpot Island
★ Near Lion’s Head Lookout and Bruce Trail hikes

The cottage offers a peaceful home base while keeping the peninsula’s top attractions nearby.

Exclusive Local Experiences

★ Private guided hikes available with a certified Ontario Hike Leader
★ Wildlife viewing and scenic trails nearby
★ Incredible stargazing under dark Bruce Peninsula skies
★ Perfect for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers

Serenity Shores places you right in the heart of the Bruce Peninsula’s natural beauty.

Serenity Shores offers a peaceful canal-front escape where paddling adventures, sunset views, and cozy cottage comfort create the perfect Bruce Peninsula getaway.

There is no local transit.
A vehicle is required to get to the area.
Be careful backing out of the property onto the road.

Discover the Grotto at Bruce Peninsula.
Heading to the iconic Grotto? Here's the scoop:

Reserve Your Spot. Book your parking pass early on the Parks Canada website – spots fill up fast.
Best Time to Go: Beat the crowds by snagging an early morning or late afternoon time.
Pack Your Gear: Bring comfy shoes, water, snacks, and your swimsuit for an epic dip.
It’s a quick drive and totally worth it for those jaw-dropping views. Don’t miss out on this bucket-list adventure.

Occupancy: 10 (8 adults + 2 children 12, and under)
STRA Licence: NBP-2023-252

Important Notes
Drinking Water: The cottage runs on well water with advanced filtration. While safe to drink, guests sensitive to taste or odor may prefer bottled water.

* Why Book a TICO-Certified Rental? *
1. Grey Bruce Cottages is fully licensed by TICO (Travel Industry Council of Ontario), which means:
2. Your payment is protected.
3. You're booking through a verified and insured agency.
4. We follow strict consumer protection and safety standards.
5. Avoid the risks of unregulated rentals. TICO means peace of mind.

When booking in Ontario, always look for the TICO logo.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Lake Huron. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Lake Huron and 5 minutes by car from Bruce Peninsula National Park
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Northern Bruce Peninsula cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,068 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pet friendly. Pet fee of $125 required at booking.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Serenity Shores Kayak Paradise Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

David

Amazing property and location. Easy drive to Tobermory and Bruce Peninsula National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Muhammad R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good cottage to explore TobermoryOnly issue is… lots of mosquitoes
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

We truly enjoyed Whispering Waves!

It was a wonderful, idyllic and rejuvenating stay! I would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Grace U.

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

Early May Kayak Cove Stay

Ample parking, bright family area, spacious kitchen ample bedrooms. Having 2.5 baths make it easier for the whole family or groups of 5 to share the space with ease.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Derk J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Photographers in Heaven

Beautiful property right on the lake and proximity to many local sights we went to photograph. The bbq was a little small for our group of six and oven mitts would have been handy but otherwise it came equiped with everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Akshay K.

Wonderful memories made.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Whispering Waves. While the property and amenities were great, it was the quick responses and actions by the Grey Bruce team that really felt like we had concierge type service for our entire stay. Can't wait to be back!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Brian B.

Rustic cottage

Overall a great vacation. We appreciated you getting us the lights. The issue was the mildew smell in the basement that made its way throughout the house when we first arrived. It would be nice to have lamps in the bedrooms and living rooms. The place felt well used and dingy. We thought the kitchen was well equipped and the patio off the kitchen was great for meals. Also loved the fire pit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The team from grey bruce were super helpfull and nice. Answered all my questions promptly. I was disappointed in the shape we found the house in. Felt dirty and run down. We had a great time and the location is amazing, but for 2500 dollars for 3 nights I expected more. Its a nice cottage with a probably great history but the overall feel from the start was this place needs work done. Empty nails in the walls dirty doors a railing thatwas wobbly on the back deck just made me think about what this place could look like when someone cares about it. Even though we had a great stay I probably wouldnt come back. The price was to high for what it was.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Khondoker M. R.

Good place

We enjoyed the place overall. Couple minor things we didn't like: * the floor was dirty/dusty when we came in (not like garbage were left on the floor, just dust and needed mopping... we mopped it). * the garbage/recycling bin outside was full when we arrived, no space for our bags to be thrown in * there was no thermostat control (I understand not having a full control but having control over couple degrees would have helped as the temperature fluctuates a lot during this time of the year) * no dish-soap/cleaning spung/scrubber at the place, but did have dishwasher with adequate tabs of detergents Place was nice otherwise, it was easy and convenient to interact with people renting it out, were very quick to respond as well. Definitely somewhere we can come back to if going to that area.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Virginia G.

COMPLIMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS

Good morning! We had a very pleasant weekend with some hiccups. The retreat was just what we needed. WE are a family that enjoys quiet, access to the water, kayaking and sitting around the outside fire in the evening, gazing at the stars. I suggest bed side lamps. the screen door was loose on the door leading from the kitchen to the deck, i had to buy tea light candles to light the steps going up to the entry door.. I was surprised to see the bedroom adjacent to the games room. It was listed an an upstairs bedroom, needs heat in there for sure. We made excellent use of the kitchen for our meals, pantry space was very adequate. Do supply a potato masher for the potatoes. Dishwashwe washer was so nice to be able to use. Feeding ten people three times a day was a treat for easy dish and cutlery washing. Nice to have lots of pans. The gift was very much welcoming and appreciated. We were a ble to warm up two of the bedrooms, had to heat the kitchen with the stove oven in the morning to ease the morning chill/. Other then that we enjoyed it. Extra seating in the living room area is needed. I notice in the picture the sofa in the games room was pictured being in the upstairs living room. We certainly enjoyed the deck adjacent to the kitchen for extra seating. God willing we will be back. Thank you so much! We certainly mwill try and be back next Octoberg
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Garin

Misleading Listing – Poor Interior Condition Despite Great Location

We stayed at the cottage at 214 Dorcas Bay Road from July 16th to July 19th as a group of nine guests. While the location is scenic and peaceful, the actual condition of the cottage was far from what the listing photos and previous reviews portrayed. Here are the issues we encountered: There are two main washrooms, but one had no working lights, making it nearly unusable. With nine guests, we were left sharing a single main washroom and a small powder room. Most electrical outlets in the bedrooms and living area were non-functional, forcing everyone to rely on just a couple of working outlets throughout the cottage. The basement staircase was unstable and wobbly, posing a serious safety hazard — especially for children and seniors. Several of the steps appeared damaged. When we arrived, we found water spilled across the basement hallway floor, and none of the outlets in the basement were working. There was only one working flycatcher in the house — another one was broken. Worse, there was no proper insulation to prevent flies, mosquitoes, and bugs from entering, which became a constant issue during our stay. We tried contacting the property manager multiple times, but our calls went straight to voicemail. We eventually reached them via email. Although we were advised to switch the breakers, the issues persisted. These problems — especially the non-functioning washroom and widespread electrical failures — significantly impacted our comfort and experience. It’s disappointing that none of these issues were disclosed beforehand, and overall, the listing felt highly misleading. We hope this review helps future renters make an informed decision. The location is beautiful, but unless these issues are properly addressed, we cannot recommend this property.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shannon C.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ci C.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ju Y.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhena E.

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

Amazing cottage

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

XIAONI

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023