Charlie's Retreat Cottage Rental

07/30/2024

We had a cancellation and have a short week available August 25-30th. Some great dates still available in September as well from the 9th until the 28th.

06/18/2024

Enjoy the peace and quiet on beautiful Lake Erie. We have a few openings waiting for you!

05/15/2024

INCREDIBLE! A 37,500 ton 860 foot Great Lakes barge appears to "float" over Lake Erie! This is know as a Superior Mirage or perhaps an even more complex, Fata Morgana mirage. This is one of the more spectacular I've seen. This mirage is caused by atmospheric refraction or bending of light waves as they move through mediums of different density, typically layers of air with different temperatures. The result is the visual displacement of the object far above the horizon and in some cases, distorted, compressed or even inverted.

I’ve been told this barge is the Michigan trader owned VTB in Cleveland. Its 37,500 tons and measures 860 ft long.

This time of year, there is often significant differences or a sharp temperature inversion between the air over the cooler lake and the air directly above which creates the mirage. This photo was captured Sunday from Point Place in Toledo.

📸: Connie Topor

04/24/2024

Parks Canada and the Friends of Point Pelee are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Festival of Birds in just one week! Remember, some activities require pre-registration.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/rKwo50RgiFP

04/10/2024

ECLIPSE 2024!
Thanks Donna Matier for sharing the experience with us at Charlie’s Retreat and the super cool pics.

04/02/2024

The Friends of Point Pelee and Point Pelee National Park invite you to celebrate spring migration at the 2024 Festival of Birds from May 1 to May 20!

Start planning your visit with a look at all talks, programs, and guided hikes: https://ow.ly/t0G850R1wLB

03/21/2024

Book a two night stay at Charlie's Retreat for the big event!
Sunday, April 7th & Monday, April 8th for only $179/night.
Don't Delay. Book Today!

11/20/2023

11/01/2023

Take advantage of our fall specials on now!

PL-10088: Check out our FALL/WINTER GETAWAY DEALS on now! You need a break? How about a breathtaking sunrise in bed! Enjoy a drink on the deck? Have a ...

09/15/2023

Fall/Winter getaway deals at Charlie's Retreat!
Check out the options.
https://www.cottagesincanada.com/10088

05/18/2023

We just had a last minute cancellation this weekend due to the impending Westjet strike. Plan that last minute birding gig or lover's getaway now! Go to the Cottages in Canada website and look up PL-10088.

05/06/2023

Our Purple Martin’s are ready to welcome our first clients of the birding year!

03/14/2023

Now booking Spring/Summer 2023! Full weeks only (Saturday to Saturday). Take advantage of $100 off 2022 pricing - while it lasts. www.cottagesincanada.com/10088.

Attention Golfers! Stay & Play golf at our challenging 9-hole Talbot Trail GC in Wheatley. It's only five minutes from Charlie's Retreat Cottage Rental.
Buy one 9-hole round and get the second round free. Two rounds per weekly rental (max). Available May through August upon request.

PL-10088: You need a break? How about a breathtaking sunrise in bed! Enjoy a drink on the deck? Have a warm fire and cook a pizza on your stone fireplace. All ...

12/20/2022

Need a break by the lake? Are you ready for some quiet time? Check out Charlie's Retreat January promotion.
Book two nights(min.) in January for only $149/night (weekdays). $199/night (weekends). Go to www.cottagesincanada.com/10088 for booking information.

08/22/2022

Treat yourself to an awesome sunrise at Charlie's Retreat today! Book remaining Summer weeks now until September 17th and save. Go to cottages in Canada website and look us up (GL-10088).

07/14/2022

https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/pelee/visit/tarifs-fees

Point Pelee National Park has a daily admission fee or cost for adults, seniors, and families. Admission is free for youth 17 and under. Annual passes are available for longer visits.

07/02/2022

It’s a beautiful day to celebrate Wheatley’s fish festival by the lake. The activities start now at the harbour (boat launch side). Come out and support this ambitious group organizing this year’s event.

06/11/2022

A full house of Purple Martin’s enjoying the sunrise at Charlie’s Retreat. We have a few summer weeks remaining for summer 2022. Check out our link. www.cottagesincanada.com/10088.

03/19/2022

It's been a long time coming and it's only six + weeks away. Let us help you with your stay during the last week of the festivities!

Are you ready for some birdwatching? The Festival of Birds is just around the corner! Join us April 30 – May 23, 2022. Birding Hike registration is now open!
Call 519.326.6173 or 1.888.707.3533 to reserve your hike today. More information about Festival of Birds programs coming soon on our website.
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/pelee/index

03/09/2022

01/19/2022

Take advantage of the Ontario government’s staycation credit in 2022.
Book your waterfront stay at CR today! Check out our updated calendar for availability!

10/05/2021

07/13/2021

Cooking your favourite homemade pizza on our wood fired grille!

06/22/2021

It’s nice to see our new and returning clients arriving for some well deserved R&R!

05/26/2021

Now booking CR for fall 2021! Updated photos.

05/12/2021

Lake living!

05/11/2021

05/10/2021

A few changes at CR while we await reopening directives. A “new to us” custom log bed and shower area awaits you!

04/22/2021

Due to provincial covid regulations short term cottage rentals are banned until further notice. We will not be taking new bookings until it becomes clear as to when it will be allowed- for sure! We are looking forward to seeing you then! Take care!

03/02/2021