Welcome to MacArthur Park

Experience a warm and inviting cottage rental in beautiful Bayfield, Ontario.

Blurry aerial view of a coastal landscape with a river and forest.
Aerial view of waterfront cottages and boats along a river with lush trees and a bridge in the background, under a clear blue sky.

Welcome to MacArthur Park, Bayfield’s premier family owned and run cottage rental

Experience the joy of staying at our beautiful lakefront cottage rental in Bayfield, Ontario. Our focus is on creating unforgettable memories for families and mature groups. Embrace the tranquility of the lake, immerse yourself in nature and indulge in the comforts of our cozy cottages. We believe in providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where you can relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect with loved ones. Let MacArthur Park be your home away from home.

White two-story house with green shutters, surrounded by a paved driveway, well-manicured lawn, trees, and decorative plants, on a clear sunny day.
Lakeside house with lawn chairs and kayaks on grassy area
Bayfield Marina
Modern living room with black leather furniture, large windows, and ocean view. Features include a blue area rug, wood coffee table with sunflowers, and a wooden bookshelf. Bright and spacious interior with natural light.
A dining room with a wooden table and floral upholstered chairs. A large wooden bookshelf with books and decorative items is against the wall. A console table with a white vase and a framed document is visible, along with decorative wall art. The cei
A kitchen with wooden cabinets and black appliances, including a refrigerator and oven, features a glass-top table with chairs. A large window offers a view of a grassy yard and a waterfront with a pier. Sunlight illuminates the interior, adding warm
Basement game room with a billiards table and wooden stairs. There's a bar area with cabinets, glasses, and a blender. Three pendant lights hang above the pool table, and there's wall art and a decorative rug on the floor.
View from a balcony overlooking a backyard with a lawn, patio area with blue umbrella, hot tub, and chairs. Kayaks are positioned near the beach, and beyond is a calm body of water.
Hot tub on a deck overlooking a sunset on the ocean.
Small town street scene with parked cars and motorcycles, a two-story building with outdoor seating, and clear blue sky.
Heritage Main Street sign and shops with parked cars
Entrance to Clan Gregor Square park with stone pillars and metal archway, featuring visible playground equipment, surrounded by green trees and parked cars.

9 Jowett Lane: Where Family History Meets Coastal Magic in Bayfield's Embrace

Prior to becoming a cottage rental, this cottage was owned by our grandparents, Robert and Doris MacArthur. The two grew up, fell in love and started a family in nearby London Ontario! In the 60s, our grandpa built a cottage along Ipperwash beach for the family to vacation at while he was working at the cadets training camp. Over the years, they visited the quaint village of Bayfield, watched it grow and flourish into the town it is today! They fell in love with the historic waterfront, beautiful beach and gorgeous west coast sunsets! It was not long, before they wanted to move up the coast to this quaint village! So, in 1995, the year Zac was born, they purchased 9 Jowett Lane and turned it into the family cottage. They loved that they could enjoy the beach front, watch the boats in the marina, and bask in the beautiful sunsets, all the while being a short stroll from the centre of Bayfield!

Growing up we made many wonderful memories at Camp Grandma (the MacArthur Park cottage). We would spend at least a week every summer spending time with grandma and grandpa by the lake. Camp Grandma always consisted of fun outdoor adventures up to the village or along the lake front! We would go on beach walks to hunt for the best rocks to paint or walk down to the pier to chat with all the friendly people fishing. Whether it was painting rocks on the back deck, tea parties in the sunroom, board games in the living room or baking with grandma in the kitchen, Camp Grandma was never a dull moment!

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A family sitting on a bench outdoors by the water. An older woman with short white hair, wearing a striped shirt, is sitting with two young girls in floral dresses and hats. A boy in a colorful outfit is standing behind them. The background shows a large body of water and a grassy area.
A group of people posing on a porch in front of a house with large windows, surrounded by trees. Some are sitting on a wooden bench, while others stand behind them, smiling. The image has a vintage look.
Group of people singing karaoke on a deck at night
A bride in a white dress surrounded by bridesmaids in pink dresses holding bouquets, standing outdoors on a grassy area with trees in the background.
Three children wearing helmets, posing with bicycles decorated with ribbons and streamers in a sunny yard.

This beautiful place was a cherished home for everyone in our family! Our grandparents wanted to share their favourite place with everyone they loved! It was the location of countless family reunions, anniversaries, and birthday parties. The cottage even hosted a large family wedding!

Looking for a winter getaway?

Look no further!

Snow-covered backyard with a wooden deck and glass railing, outdoor furniture, a frozen lake in the background, a tree, and cloudy sky.
Winter sunset at Lake Huron Cottage
Snow-covered houses with porches in a winter landscape, surrounded by trees and rocks.

Winter Comforts:

  • Hot tub

  • Central heating

  • Gas fire place

  • Cozy theatre room

  • Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate station with milk frother

What our guests are saying

  • We had a fabulous time at Zac's place! The location was absolutely beautiful, and the house had ample space to accommodate nine women. It was the perfect place for our girls' getaway to celebrate a friend's milestone birthday! We had everything we needed and more, and Zac was an excellent host and always quick to respond. Thanks again for having us, Zac. We would love to come back again sometime!

    S.L. (2025)

  • The house is beautiful; the location can not be beat; and the surroundings are immaculate.The house is very well equipped with every amenity you can hope for to include a beautiful gas fireplace and a hot tub that overlooks the lake.The owner is so easy to work with and is quick to respond.Bayfield is amazing and we hope to return.

    M.W. (2025)

  • Zac’s place was one of the best Airbnb’s. I’ve stayed at. It was very very well equipped with lots of different games and a pool table. There is a tremendous amount of space in the house and lots of beds. It was very well set up in a beautiful spot right on the water with views left right and center.

    A.W. (2025)

  • We had a fantastic winter getaway at Zac's! The place was fantastic - wonderful location right on the water and walking distance into Bayfield. I can only imagine how beautiful the summer sunsets would be! We had everything we needed and Zac was very responsive when we had questions and proactively made sure there were people to dig us out first thing in the morning after a huge snowstorm (which we very much appreciated!). Highly recommend and definitely would come back!

    C.B. (2025)

  • We enjoyed our recent vacation at MacArthur Park Cottage. This was our second time staying here. It’s such a beautiful cottage, with lots of amenities, amazing views and awesome hosts! We would book it again in the future and would highly recommend it to others as well. Thanks Zac and Maddison for another great stay!

    J.S. (2024)

  • MacArthur Park was the perfect spot for our Ladies Weekend. Zac was super responsive, very accommodating and made sure we were comfortable and had a great time. The property is spectacular (best sunsets in the world!) and walking distance to Main Street. Bayfield has a beautiful and thriving downtown core (one of the prettiest small towns in Ontario) and it’s just a short walk from the house. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Zac, for sharing your little piece of heaven with us.

    S.T. (2024)

White two-story house with green shutters, surrounded by a lush lawn and garden, near a coastal area with a view of the sea in the background.

Welcome to MacArthur Park