🌾 Dear Guest,

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Welcome to Sunny Meadow Retreat — your peaceful cottage escape surrounded by meadow, forest, and the quiet charm of Pike Bay in the heart of the Bruce Peninsula.

 

We’re delighted you’ve chosen to spend time here. This special place was created for slow mornings, fresh lake air, starry nights, and the simple joy of being close to nature. Whether you're exploring nearby beaches, hiking the Bruce Trail, watching the sunset over the bay, or simply relaxing with a cup of coffee on the deck, we hope your stay feels restful and memorable.

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Every effort will be been made to ensure your stay is enjoyable. If you notice anything that needs attention after your arrival, please let us know right away so we can assist you.

 

Thank you for treating Sunny Meadow Retreat with care and respect. Your kindness helps keep this cottage warm, welcoming, and ready for future guests to enjoy.

We hope you relax, explore, and create wonderful memories during your time here.

 

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Enjoy your stay.

                        — Your Hosts,
                        Dana and Costin

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P.S. Below, you will find helpful information about the cottage, important house guidelines and rules. 

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🌾 HOUSE RULES AND PROPERTY POLICIES

 

GUEST AGREEMENT

 

By confirming a reservation or staying at Sunny Meadow Retreat, guests acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to follow these house rules. Failure to comply with these rules may result in additional charges, involvement of local authorities if required, or termination of the stay without refund.

 

These guidelines help keep our cottage clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone—especially in a sensitive natural area like the Bruce Peninsula. They also protect the home so future guests can enjoy the same peaceful experience.

 

These policies are required due to insurance coverage limitations, septic system capacity, and local regulations governing short-term rentals. The violation of these rules may result in immediate termination of the stay without refund.

 

💰 Damage Protection Deposit

For direct bookings, a refundable damage protection deposit of CAD 500 is required for each stay. The deposit will be returned in full provided that:

• No damage occurs to the cottage, furnishings, or property

• No excessive cleaning is required

• All house rules are respected

This helps us maintain the cottage’s quality for future guests.

 

📝 Damage Reporting Rule

To prevent future disputes:

• Guests must report any damage, malfunction, or issue immediately upon discovery.
• Failure to report may result in the guest being held responsible for additional repair or replacement costs.
• Documenting issues early helps ensure a smooth resolution for both parties.

 

💳 Additional Charges

Guests agree that additional charges may apply for:

• Excess cleaning
• Damage beyond normal wear and tear
• Lost keys or lockouts
• Violations of house rules

These charges may be deducted from the damage deposit or charged through the booking platform.

 

STAYING AT THE COTTAGE

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🕒 CHECK IN & CHECK OUT

Please respect check-in and check-out times as our cleaners need time to get in and out. You will be charged an extra $150 if you leave late or arrive early without prior approval.

 

Check In

• Check in time: 4:00PM or later
  Early check in may be possible pending availability, with advance approval

• WIFI Network/Password provided the day before your arrival and also available on the whiteboard, in the kitchen

 

Check Out

Check out time: 10:00AM

Before you leave, please:

• Wash and put away used dishes, pots, cutlery, glasses, etc

• Leave used towels in the tub

• Leave used beds unmade

• Please check all drawers, closets, and under the bed for personal belongings

• You can leave any leftover food in the fridge/freezer                        

• If you adjusted the thermostat during your stay, please set thermostat to: 26C during the summer and 18C during the winter months

• Turn off all lights, fans, and appliances

• Close and lock all windows and exterior doors

• Please notify us if any damage occurred during your stay or if any items are no longer working

 

🌙 OCCUPANCY GUIDELINES

 

Maximum Occupancy

Sunny Meadow Retreat is designed for comfort, safety, and a peaceful cottage experience. The maximum occupancy is 6 guests. This limit applies to all overnight guests.

 

Visiting Guests (Daytime Only)

 

Daytime visitors are welcome, but overnight visitors beyond the registered guests are not allowed.

Please ensure all visitors respect the property, neighbours, and house rules during their stay.

 

🚗 Parking on the Property

• Park only in the designated parking area
• Do not park on grass, septic field, or roadways
• Maximum 3 vehicles

 

🏕️ Tents, RVs & Outdoor Overnight Stays

• Camping on the property is strictly prohibited. This includes tents, RVs, trailers, or temporary shelters used for overnight accommodation

• All overnight guests must be registered and are subject to the cottage’s maximum occupancy limits. Outdoor overnight camping, sleeping in vehicles, or staying anywhere outside the cottage is not permitted.

This policy exists due to insurance limitations, septic capacity, and local regulations.

 

📡 Internet & Cell-Phone Service

Due to the rural location, WIFI or Cell phone signal may occasionally be slower or unreliable.

Internet

• Provided as a convenience for guests

• Illegal downloading or unlawful online activity is prohibited

Cell Phone

• Cell coverage on the Bruce Peninsula is limited.

• Guests are encouraged to enable WiFi calling on their phones.

  

 GUEST CONDUCT

 

🤫QUIET HOURS & NOISE BY-LAW

Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

No person shall make noise that causes a disturbance or behave in an antisocial manner. Examples of disturbances include:

• Loud music
• Outdoor speakers
• Excessive outdoor gatherings
• Fireworks
• Late or early hour disturbances
• Yelling, shouting, chanting or loud conversations

Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Noise By-law No. 2018-37 applies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Failure to comply with the Municipality's Noise By-law may result in the notification of the Ontario Provincial Police who may issue a Notice of Offence.

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🚫 🎉 NO PARTIES OR EVENTS

ABSOLUTELY NO Parties, large gatherings, and events are permitted.

Please enjoy your stay but have consideration for others.

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🚭 SMOKE FREE & SUBSTANCE FREE HOME

Sunny Meadow Retreat is a non-smoking, non-vaping, and substance-free home. Indoor smoking/vaping may result in a deep cleaning fee.

• Smoking/Vaping allowed outdoors only, at least 10ft from the cottage

• Dispose of cigarette butts properly

 

🐾 PET GUIDELINES

Only ONE pre-approved small-medium size well behaved dog is permitted on the premises. No other animals/pets of any kind are allowed.

Pet fee: $100 per stay

Guests must:

• Not leave pet unattended
• Keep pet off furniture and beds
• Ensure it is house trained
• Clean up outdoor waste
• Manage barking and keep pet off neighbouring properties

When outdoors, the dog must be always kept on a leash and may not roam freely. Guests are responsible for all pet-related damage.

 

⚖️ Legal Use of the Property

The following are not permitted:

• Firearms

• Illegal activities

Violations may result in immediate termination of the stay

 

COTTAGE CARE

 

🛋️ Furnishings & Property Care

Please help us keep the cottage in excellent condition for all guests.

• Treat all furnishings and décor with care.
• Guests may be charged for damage beyond normal wear

• Eating or drinking on the beds is not permitted.
• Please do not rearrange the furniture.
• Pets are not allowed on furniture or beds

 

🍳 Kitchen & Cooking

• Cooking allowed only in the designated kitchen and BBQ area.
• Do not use other indoor or outdoor areas for cooking.
• Please clean all cooking surfaces and utensils after use

 

🚿 WATER & WELL INFORMATION

The cottage uses clean, periodically tested well water. It is safe for drinking, cooking, and bathing.

A water dispenser is available for 18L jugs if guests prefer to bring bottled water.

 

SEPTIC SYSTEM GUIDELINE

The cottage is on a sensitive septic system.

• FLUSH ONLY WASTE AND THE TOILET PAPER PROVIDED
• No wipes, feminine products, paper towels, or other items
• Never pour grease, oils, scrape food, coffee grounds or harsh chemicals down drains
• Scrape food waste into the garbage

 

🗑️ GARBAGE & RECYCLING INFORMATION

Pickup Day: Monday

• Use black garbage bags

• Recycling goes in blue bags

• Rinse containers before recycling

• When full, tie bags securely

• Unless directly differently, on the day of your departure, place the bags in the outdoor metal bin at the end of the driveway. Lift the red flag to indicate that the bin is full.

Municipal service collects two garbage bags per household per week. If you have extra garbage, please take it with you when you leave.

 

SAFETY INFORMATION

 

🔥 INDOOR WOODSTOVE & OUTDOOR FIREPIT USE

 

Indoor Woodstove

The indoor woodstove is not available for guest use and must remain off.

 

Outdoor Firepit

Allowed only when no municipal fire ban is in effect.

Rules:

• Use dry firewood only

• Keep fires small

• Never leave fires unattended

• Fully extinguish before leaving or sleeping

• No fireworks or burning garbage

 

🚨 SMOKE, FIRE & CO ALARMS

The cottage is equipped with:

• Smoke / Fire alarms

• Carbon monoxide detectors

Please do not tamper with alarms and notify the host if a device alerts or shows a low battery.

 

🔒 Locks / Lockout Policy

For security reasons:

• Do not change or add locks

• Notify the host if locked out

• Lost keys or lockouts may result in a service fee

• Guests are responsible for securing the cottage during their stay and at check out.

 

📷 SECURITY CAMERAS

Two exterior security cameras are installed on the property.

• Cameras monitor entrances, parking areas, and the driveway
• No cameras are inside the cottage or in private areas
• Cameras must not be tampered with or disabled

 

🏠 Host Access to Property

The host or authorized personnel may access the property if necessary for:

• Emergency situations
• Urgent maintenance or safety concerns
• Verification of rule compliance (such as occupancy limits)

Whenever possible, guests will be notified in advance.