Cottages at the Water's Edge

09/02/2026

Some of the best memories begin with something simple: a cottage, a summer day, and time together.

A father and his two sons on Lake Erie. Fishing lines in the water. Stories being told. Maybe a few fish to bring home or throw back and a lifetime of memories being made.

This is what we love about the cottages. For generations, families have come here to slow down, spend time together, and create traditions that become part of their family story.

We hope this photo brings back a memory of your own and maybe inspires a few more to be made.

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📸Steph Sheldon

08/30/2026

There’s something special about seeing a monarch butterfly resting in the garden at the end of summer. Each year, thousands of monarchs make their way south along the shores of Lake Erie and Vermilion is an important stop along their journey.

Our gardens, green spaces, and lake breezes provide food, rest, and shelter for these incredible travelers.

At the Cottages at the Water’s Edge, we love knowing that our little corner of Lake Erie can be a welcoming place for butterflies—and all the beauty that comes with them.

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

We left a little piece of Dolly downtown Vermilion.

While enjoying an evening at the Old Prague in downtown Vermilion, we decided the bar’s already colorful collection of drawings and messages needed a little more Dolly.

So we added her.

It got us thinking about one of the things we love most about staying in Vermilion—the little moments that aren’t planned. A night downtown. A favorite local spot. A drink with friends. A spontaneous bit of creativity that becomes part of the place.

When you stay at Cottages at the Water’s Edge, you’re close enough to downtown to wander out and make a few memories of your own.

Come for the lake. Stay for the memories. And maybe leave a little piece of yourself in Vermilion along the way.

The Old Prague Restaurant
Downtown Vermilion, Ohio

08/27/2026

Sunset walk around the property

08/26/2026

Flower walk complete with a Hummingbird Moth sighting.


Sweatshirt from Main Street Threads Boutique

08/26/2026

Come to Market in the Park this Saturday. Swing by the Main Street table to celebrate our 25th anniversary. LAST MARKET OF THE SEASON! FREE APPLES!

All Season Vendors:
Herwell Acres, produce
ArtisTree, Birdhouses, gourd art
Suepams, beach glass jewelry
Pandy Sails , paintings
Steve Springborn, wildlife prints
Arts Guild of Vermilion
Main Street, information
Bee Sweet Honey Farms
Macrame By Destiny
Barb Krakora, scrubbies, tote bags
Little Brother Woodworks, bowls plus
Stitchery by the Shore, embroidery kits
Kays BouKays, fresh flowers
Hometown Bakery
Carr's Farm, produce
Marty's Custom Creations, custom made artwork
Manna's My Pies
Collections Studio 63, jewelry

Rotating vendors:
Erie Decor, Driftwood art
Effie Elizabeth, Tote bags, more
Sweet Swirl Society, Baked goods
Morells Apothecary, Natural bath, beauty
Little Berry Farm, Elderberry products
Sandra Neiding table runners
Dunkin Doggies, Pet treats
Karen's Kreations, Fused glass
LocoLInen, Linen products
Beth Polansky, Papercraft art
LLKountryWorks, Painted bowling balls
Naturally Clean Soap
Anne Dapore, Stained glass
The Final Cut Woodworking
Strollin' the Beach, Driftwood
Thyme of Day, Ceramics
Tanseyland Farms, J, jelly
Danielle Riggs, Produce
Ribbonlicious, Wreaths
Momo Creates With Quilts
Miss Kitti's Bakery
Psychic Soothers Lip Balm
Lucky Us, Quilted zipper cosmetic bags
MQH Unlimited breads and jams
Two Sister's Crafty Creations, Wreaths, cozies
Tesserae, Mixed media art
Whimsiclay, Ceramics
Hawaii Ice

08/25/2026

What does the perfect cottage day look like? Well it looks a lot like this.

-take a walk to the beach
-jump in the lake
-afternoon snack picnic style
-go back to the cottage to rest
-hangout with the neighbors


📸 STEPH SHELDON 〰️ Creative Director + Web Architect

08/22/2026

A closer look at Cottage 9

08/21/2026

Friday flower favorites with a little help from our friends at Great Lakes Flower Guild the.bakersacres Blüte Farms Tyler Brown