Sandbanks Cottage Retreat

Über-modern home seconds from the Dunes & Sandbanks Provincial Park in the heart of Prince Edward County. Sleeps six (6). Outdoor fire pit, indoor fireplace, water views, BBQ, minutes from wineries, beaches, surfing, craft breweries, restaurants and art galleries. Book it year-round Summer or Winter. This place is an unreal, peaceful escape from the hectic big city!

NB. 4 night min. bookings only June-Sept.

Located on Sheba's Island (just seconds from the Sandbanks Provincial Park on Westlake), this spacious 2,000 sq. ft. bungalow offers indoor/outdoor living on an acreage, accompanied by walk-in shower, bath tub, an outdoor fire pit, board games galore* and close by to sandy beach waterfront for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, SUP, surfing, and many more water sport/boat rental activities. You'll be minutes from dozens of Canada's best wineries (Norman Hardy, Exultet, Closson Chase, et al) and spectacular world class beaches. You' ll fall in love with Prince Edward County living (P.E.C.). *board games and pass times include: -Netflix -DVD collection of hit TV series and movies -Monopoly -Clue -Trivial Pursuit -Cards Against Humanity -Catan (Classic) -Catan (Seafarers) -RISK -San Juan -Poker Chips -Cards (multiple decks) -Balderdash -Rook -Cranium -Big Boggle -Uno -Bridge -Chess -Backgammon -Checkers -Ring & Hook -Nerf -Twister -Rack-O -Star Trek -Tenzi -Jaberwocky -Puzzles -Bocce Ball -Hook & Ring -Comic Books -a selection of cooking books, magazines and books -Puzzles -Volleyball -Giant Jenga -Tennis rackets (x2) -Badmington rackets (x2) -Yoga Mats (x2) -Snow Shoes (x4)

Additional rules:
- No Animals
- No parties or loud music will be tolerated
- Guests violating the rules will be asked to leave
-Check-in: Anytime after 5PM
-Check-out: 10AM

Guest access:
full acre of property, including the home and ample parking.
You must provide the exact number of tenants. Six (6) guests MAX!!!!

Neighbourhood overview:

It takes 5 minutes to drive to Sandbanks Provincial Park. It takes 24 minutes to drive to Mountain View Airport. It takes 51 minutes to drive to Belleville Airport. It takes 2 hours 15 minutes to drive to downtown Toronto. Quiet island life with super friendly neighbours... Please drive slowly on the island.

Getting around:

You will need a vehicle, motorcycle or a bike when exploring all the county has to offer from wineries to art galleries, antique shopping and micro-breweries, to farm fresh produce stands, world class golf courses, beaches and quaint county life.

Other things to note:

Water sport rentals can be accessed at the Westlake Wakeboard School (located 1 min drive from the house). Ben is the owner of the shop. He and his team will get you set up and treat you right!

TOWELS:
Please note that while bath towels are provided for you use during your stay, they are 100% NOT FOR BEACH OR WATER SPORT USE and are not to leave the home. We specifically provide beach towels for beach/water sport activities for all guests for the length of your stay. Should you lose or destroy a bath or beach towel a $50.00 charge will apply per towel lost or destroyed. Sorry to take such a hard line on this, but if we don't, towels go missing or come back moldy and soiled beyond washing. Dish and hand towels and bed linens are also provided in the home.

TOILETS:
Keep in mind that while you may be in a modern home, it is still county living and the water is on a well and septic. So please DO NOT FLUSH ANYTHING OTHER THAN HUMAN WASTE AND TOILET PAPER in the toilets. Sorry to mention this so prominently and in CAPS. Unfortunately, this has gone horribly wrong before and so needs to be said.

INTERNET / WIFI:
Unlimited satellite wifi; good enough to stream Netflix, Disney+, Amazon, Crave, HBO, CBC, AppleTV+ and more, plus zoom calls.

SMOKING:
Please, no smoking inside. As we cater to a variety of guests and healths, maintaining a smoke-free interior is very important.

KITCHEN:
If you are looking to cook-in, when using the pots & pans, please note that they are 100% metal and handles and lids will get hot when in use on the gas range. The hot mitts provided or a kitchen towel should be used when interacting with the handles, pans and lids.

SNOW:
It gets super pretty in the County during the Winter months with all the snow. To that end, a snow shovel has been provided located inside the boot room as you enter the suite in case you are in need of a quick shovel to get to the car or wish to clear the front path or the patio, BBQ area, etc. There is also some rock salt provided if you feel some is needed for the BBQ area (as it can get quite slick on the concrete with the wind; the rock salt is located on the patio in a rubbermaid bin inside the BBQ). The driveway and front path to the door are gravel, so should not be slick at all. Just crunchy with snow. ;)

Otherwise, we have a snow plowing service who comes in once a week and after heavy snowfalls to do the driveway. Around those times, you will be on your own for any snow you wish removed.

GROCERIES:
In Picton there is a Metro, No Frills and a Foodland.
In Wellington there is a Foodland.
In Bloomfield there is the Bloomfield Public Market for a variety of fine grocery options.
I'd suggest going to Picton or stop at any number of boutiques or farmers stalls.

BOOZE:
There are LCBO's in both Wellington and Picton. With the Picton location being the larger of the two with the better selection.
There are of course a complete host of wineries and craft breweries who will happily sample you some of their wines and provide you with off-sales.

PATIO CUSHIONS:
Please bring these back inside to store after each use so they do not blow away or become water logged.

FIRE PIT / BBQ:
Please ensure to turn off the propane when not in use. Same goes for the BBQ and the natural gas line. Simply shut the valve to the off position (perpendicular to the pipe in a T position), when finished. In the Winter, please leave the patio screen doors open, as they risk being frozen shut if left in the closed position and that entrance is useless until it thaws, or forces someone to try forcing the screen open which usually ends up in bending the frame and knocking it off the tracks. So it's just easier for all involved if they are left open for the Winter months.

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
The County Website
Taxi (Cronkie's Cab Company): no metres; flat rates only; inquire ahead about pricing between your destinations
All Emergencies: 911


NEAREST HOSPITAL:
Quinte Health Care PEC Memorial Hospital
403 Main St- Picton

Directions (approx 20 minutes):
Island road toward Winns Drive (turn right)
Left on County Road 12
Right onto County Road 32
Right onto Loyalist pkwy/ ON Rd 33
At the roundabout, take second rift exit continuing on Rd 33 and follow through town of Picton Rd 33 turns slightly right and becomes Picton Main Street/ County Road 49. Destination will be on the left.

WALK-IN CLINICS:
Prince Edward Health Clinic
Monday-Friday 9am -5pm
35 Bridge St, Picton (20 minute drive)

Sandbanks Medical Clinic
Monday-Thursday 9am-430pm Friday 9am-4pm
12 Prince Edward Drive, Wellington (23 minute drive)

CHECKING-OUT:
Please strip the linens from all the beds and pillows used during your stay (leave the mattress and pillow protectors ON);
Double check to make sure all gas valves are in the OFF position (for the BBQ and Fire Pit);
Please close all the curtains when you are ready to check out;
Lock ALL the sliding doors to the outside and double check them to make sure they've locked properly (please leave all the screen doors in the open position);
Reset and return all board games, nerf darts and playing pieces to their respective boxes for the next guest's use;
Please start the dishwasher before you depart;
Turn off all lights (interior and exterior); and
Lock the front door and return the key to the lock box and spin the numbered dials to 0-0-0-0.
Double check to make sure the front door is locked (especially in the cold months, as it can feel like it is closed and locked when it has not properly latched with the deadbolt).

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I'm also open to any comments or suggestions you have, as we're always looking for ways to improve the offering. So please feel free to PM me with any feedback, positive or negative before posting so we can try to address it first.

STA Licence: 2021-0251