Name: Omstead's On Erie
Address: 254 Detroit Ave, Chatham, Chatham, Chatham, N0P 2P0, Canada
Rating: 10

Air conditioning

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No elevators

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Non-smoking rooms

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Parking

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Private beach

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Next to the beach

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Individually packaged food

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Windsor International Airport

Coleman A. Young International Airport

Omstead's On Erie

Chatham

From the moment Margo stepped out to greet us, we knew we would have a wonderful time. The location is beautiful, right on Lake Erie, with steps going down to a small beach. Margo and Keith have got to be the most welcoming, kind people we have ever had the privilege of staying with. Their B&B is beautiful, in keeping with a cottage vibe with all the modern amenities. And the breakfasts? Utterly amazing. It was all so delicious, and we both could eat Margo's bacon forever. The easy conversations, time spent sitting outside with a glass of wine and their other guest made for a truly wonderful experience. We plan on making the area a yearly biking weekend, mostly so we can stay with Margo and Keith again!

Fantastic Weekend!

Our fourth time staying here, and it just gets better. Delicious breakfasts with view of Lake Erie. Hosts continue to add niceties. Great for birding as they will accommodate either a 6:30 AM breakfast ( or pre- made if you are going out earlier). Wine at night. We are so glad the be able to go back up.

wonderful option for Point Pellee, ect, birding

We stayed at Omstead's on Erie last weekend - because we were birdwatching at Point Pelee. Can't say enough good things about it!! The hosts - Margo and Keith-  were welcoming, engaging and lots of fun. The location was perfect for access to the National Park at Point Pelee. I have never stayed at a place where there was so much attention to detail - absolutely everything has been thought of. But let's get down to it - THE FOOD - so good! Go for the birding - stay for the food!

Best breakfast ever

We stayed at the place for 2 nights in early October and it was absolutely lovely!
A hidden jewel in the South part of Ontario! 
The hosts: Margo and Keith were absolutely wonderful! You can tell they were prepared and did go above and beyond! So friendly! 
In our room we found a pillow with this writing on it: COME AS GUESTS AND LEAVE AS FRIENDS! I think they meant every word of it! And they live by what they say! 
THANK YOU so very much, Margo and Keith! 
We really enjoyed our stay!

Very Charming and Relaxing!

Omstead's is indeed right on Lake Erie. Even has a little beach for swimming. Alas, water too cold. But we enjoyed a lovely drink outside watching the sun/ water/birds.
Margo even brought us some salmon spread and hummus to enjoy with our drinks.
Lovely dinner- upscale fish tacos with a lovely apple galette for dessert.  Then Margo offered several suggestions for breakfast, and we decided on French toast with maple bacon.....more about breakfast later in this review.
We retired to our rooms.  We are two female friends and we enjoy travelling together but we like our own rooms/ bathrooms. Rooms were absolutely lovely. The online photos don't do it justice. Beautiful sheets, cozy towels, lots of light, mini fridge, coffee maker, everything anyone could want. We felt so pampered. 
Breakfast OMG!  We started with coffee and coconut yogurt with fruit on top. Then on to french toast. And a cinnamon sugar muffin as well. So delicious!  Kept us full until dinner time.  Breakfast the second morning just as spectacular.
We really enjoyed our two nights. Can't wait to come back! Thanks for a great stay Margo!

What a place!

This was our first time “ever” staying at a BnB.  It was more than we expected. We were met, after our five hour drive, by Margo and Keith and after showing us to our room we were offered a lovely glass of wine (beer for my hubby!) and a light snack with homemade bread.  Our room and ensuite were beautifully decorated and great little details added.  The grounds are beautiful, right on Lake Erie with many spots to sit and relax.  I could go “on and on” but suffice to say we have already booked for next year.  I told Margo that I could find nothing to complain about…….BUT….unfortunately I have to report there was one thing.  The waves were too big for us to swim!!!!   LOL
We wish Margo and Keith many more happy and healthy years to enjoy their wonderful BnB.   Thank you both.   ANN & BOB

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!

From just walking up the the residence, Margo, the owner walked out to meet us. She was very pleasant and explained the business and area. She showed us to our room and pointed out the supplies offered. She asked us as to what time we preferred taking our breakfast. The room and attached bathroom were very neat and tidy. The outside grounds were immaculate and scene off onto the water was glorious. We dropped off our luggage and departed for our family function which was only a half a kilometer down the road. We arrived back at the BNB at around midnight and had no problem getting in with the combination. In the morning I was able to grab a coffee while Margo was preparing the breakfast. I sat outside at one of the three patio areas and watched the sun come up over the water. After a couple of great coffees we had a beautiful breakfast and met the other owner Keith. He was also very pleasant and answered all the questions that we inquired about. The breakfast starter was cream peaches on Greek yougart with rum spiked organic honey. Then came the spite pickeral and egg Benedict with hollandaise sauce on fresh baked bread with roasted potatoes and blistered peppers. Then came the the home baked lemon rosemary scones. There was one other couple in the dining area also enjoying the breakfast. We then stepped outside at the patio again to enjoy a coffee. Keith came and sat with us and Margo asked if my partner, Beth, would enjoy of glass of wine with her, which of course she did and the four of us sat for an hour and talked about many subjects. The experience staying at Omstead's on Erie BNB  was wonderful and plans are already in the making to reserve our room again if the family reunion is to go ahead next year. This establishment has my top recommendation.
Michael St. Laurent

Family Gathering

We stayed at this place last summer and it was one of the best vacations and definitely, the best vacation during the restrictions and worries associated with COVID time; the serenity of the place and the wonderful company of the hosts made my family‘s experience unique and memorable. I haven’t written a review until now because I felt I didn’t have enough words to make justice to this place and its owners. However, I was looking at photos taken during our stay and I felt so happy that my family had this amazing experience. 
It is worth to mention the place is very clean, bright ( 5-star hotel quality in a cottage look) and the meals offered by Margo are a Michelin worth culinary experience.

Serene retreat away from the city

We had a wonderful stay. Charming with wonderful views. Margo & Keith were great hosts, so welcoming. Breakfast was delicious, a treat fresh Erie perch. 
Highly recommended.  The sunset over the lake was spectacular. 

Wonderful & Charming

Where do I begin? This B&B experience was outstanding from start to finish. The hosts, Margo and Keith, are the most friendly we have ever met. We felt like we were family. Breakfast each morning was a great start to our day. The food was always beautifully presented, delicious, varied and plentiful. Margo made great homemade baked goods too! She also packed us a picnic lunch to take to Point Pelee. As well, Margo and Keith made us wood fired pizza one evening for dinner. Margo is very knowledgeable about food sensitivities and enthusiastically worked around my intolerances. Margo’s attention to detail was evident throughout our entire stay. She changed the table settings (dishes, cutlery, tablecloth/placemats) each time we ate! Our bedroom had a fresh flower from the garden, our ensuite a towel warmer, many toiletries and different water glasses and bath towels daily. We also enjoyed the location - right on the lake - with different sitting areas both inside and out where we could play cards and games. What a fabulous getaway!!

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