Rental Agreement
1. General: The person or persons who provide payment on account of a booking are hereafter referred to as the “Vacationer”. The owners of the cottage are hereafter referred to as the “Property Owners”.
2. Contract: By completing the online "Request a Reservation" form and making the deposit payment, the Vacationer understands and agrees that they are entering into a legal, binding contract between the Vacationer and the Property Owners. The issuance of a written or electronic confirmation to the Vacationer by the Property Owners shall complete a binding contract between the Vacationer and the Property Owners.
3. Limits of Liability: The Vacationer represent, warrants, acknowledge and agrees with the Property Owners that they will use the cottage and its facilities in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement and the Household Rules and that they do so at their own risk and that they indemnify and save the Property Owners, their agents and assigns, harmless from any claim made as a result of personal injury, sickness or death, loss or damage, however caused, to person or property of the Vacationer or their family, guests, visitors, servants and agents during or after the time of occupancy. Further, the Vacationer accepts full responsibility of the use of any recreational equipment and agrees to pay for any repairs to damage to or replacement of said equipment, if caused by the vacationer or any of their family, guests, visitors, servants and agents.
4. Guarantee: The Vacationer agrees to accept all liability for any damage beyond normal wear and tear during the term of the rental period; And also to pay any penalties listed in this agreement and household rules for failure to meet any of the terms and conditions listed there in.
5. Payment
5.1 Bookings shall be confirmed in writing by the Property Owners on payment of a deposit consisting of 50% of the total fee. For rentals within 30 days, all fees are due at the time of booking.
5.2 Receipt of any deposit prior to the Property Owners’ written confirmation of the reservation shall not constitute acceptance of any booking.
5.3 The balance shall be payable 30 days prior to the commencement of the rental period.
5.4 A damage deposit of $500 is held by the Property Owners and will be refunded in the manner it was received (credit card, e-transfer) within 7 days of the end of the rental period. Typically, the damage deposit is returned within one day of check-out. The damage deposit may be used for damage, failure to remove garbage from the cottage, failure to clean up cigarette butts from the cottage grounds and or contraventions of the Rental Agreement and/or Household Rules pursuant to paragraph 10 hereof.
6. Cancellation: Any cancellation by the Vacationer shall be in writing via email. If the cancellation is 60 days before the commencement of the rental period a full refund will be given. If the cancellation notice is received between 60-30 days before the rental period, a 50% refund will be issued. Any cancellations after 30 days prior to the rental period will result in a 0% refund.
7. Number of Persons Using the Cottage: The number of persons present overnight and during the day on the property shall not exceed the number of guests listed on the online "Request a Reservation" form, without prior written authorization from the Property Owners. Only vehicles noted on the "Request a Reservation" form are permitted on the cottage property overnight. The maximum number of guests is up to 6.
7.1 Vacationers who contravene the maximum numbers of adults and children (individuals 16 years old and older are considered adults) permitted at each cottage will be subject to immediate eviction without refund and/or a penalty of $100.00 per day at the discretion of the Property Owners.
7.2 There will be no subletting of the cottage property permitted.
7.3 There shall be no camping, tenting, or otherwise placing auxiliary accommodation facilities on the property.
8. Access: The Property Owners and/or the Property Owners' agents shall be allowed access to the cottage at any reasonable time during any holiday occupancy.
9. Repair: The Vacationer shall keep the cottage and all furniture, fixtures, chattels, fittings, and effects in or about the cottage in the same state of repair and condition as at the commencement of the holiday, and shall leave the cottage in the same state of cleanliness and general order in which it was found. Failure to do so, to the satisfaction of the Property Owners, may result in a damage/cleaning charge being levied. The Vacationer shall not rearrange the furniture or fixtures in the house.
10. Other Conditions of the Booking: The Vacationer shall abide by the conditions of booking and any other instructions contained in the Household Rules (listed below). All such conditions apply to guests visiting the property, whether day visitors or overnight. Any Vacationer who contravenes said conditions shall be subject to immediate eviction without refund and/or a penalty of $100.00 per day at the discretion of the Property Owners.
Household Rules
Check-in and Check-out: Check-in and out times are 4:00pm and 10:00am, respectively.
6 guest maximum. This is enforced by the municipality and neighbourhood. The number of persons present overnight and during the day on the property shall not exceed 6. Daytime visitors need prior written authorization from the Property Owners.
Guest Essentials: Kindly remember to bring your own toiletries. We provide toilet paper, clean bed sheets, duvets, pillows, bath towels and hot tub/beach towels for your stay. For the kitchen we provide; paper towel, oil, salt, pepper, hand towels and dish washing liquid.
No Pets Allowed: We regret to inform you that pets are not allowed on the property.
Fireplace: Please do not use artificial logs or anything other than hardwood firewood (such as maple or ash, not pine, cedar or wood scrapes). Do not use lighter fluid to start the fire. Do not overload the fireplace. Assure that you do not operate the woodstove with the door open. Do not cut down trees on the property for firewood or collect deadwood from outside. Do not cut or split wood on the fireplace hearth (it will break) or anywhere inside the cottage.
Outdoor Fires: Recreational "campfires" are permitted only in the established fire pit on the lakeside of the cottage. Please check the local municipal regulations and restrictions by clicking this link ( or calling 519-793-3522) before lighting any outdoor fires.
Fireworks: Fireworks cause forest fires. The lighting of fireworks is absolutely FORBIDDEN at the cottage. Any renter caught lighting fireworks will be immediately evicted.
Waste Disposal: At the driveway's end, you'll find a bear-proof bin. Never leave garbage outside the cottage unless it is in the bear bin. You can put up to two standard-sized garbage bags and unlimited recycling in the bin. Our waste collection happens every Monday morning. To ensure pickup, please place your garbage in the bin before 8:00 AM on Monday and raise the red indicator to notify the sanitation crew. Please securely latch the lid to prevent wildlife entering the bin. If you generate more than two bags of garbage during your stay, don't worry. Kindly transport any extra waste to the local disposal sites (hours and locations found later in the binder.) Any garbage left at the cottage will result in a $80.00 disposal charge.
Bathroom / Septic System: Our cottage relies on a sensitive septic system. To maintain its integrity only deposit natural waste and toilet paper in the toilet (use paper conservatively).
Community Note: To maintain harmony within the community, please refrain from outdoor music, or excessive noise after 10:00 P.M.
Smoking: Smoking is not permitted inside the cottage. You are welcome to smoke outside, away from open doors or windows. Dispose of cigarette butts in proper receptacles. Leaving cigarette butts on the ground may result in a $60 fee.
Cleaning: We ask guests to leave the cottage in the same clean and garbage-free condition it was in upon arrival.
Waterfront: Our cottage is located on a rocky shoreline, we recommend bringing water shoes to navigate the rocks safely as they can become a bit slick.
Kayaks/SUPS: To access the kayaks/SUPS a waiver will need to be signed by the users. Accessed through this link.
• Violation of rules may lead to cancellation of reservation without refund •