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How Booking Works

Simple, personal, and direct — no middleman fees.

1

Browse Availability

Check the availability calendar for open dates that work for your group. Both cottages are listed side by side so you can compare at a glance.

2

Get in Touch

Email [email protected] or call 705-533-3659 with your preferred cottage, dates, and group size. We'll confirm availability and answer any questions.

3

Confirm & Deposit

We'll send you a rental agreement via email. Sign it, send a 50% deposit via Interac e-Transfer, and your dates are locked in. The balance is due 150 days before arrival.

4

Prepare for Your Stay

Pay the balance, review the house rules, pack your linens (we provide duvets and pillows), and get ready for Georgian Bay. We'll send you directions and access info before you arrive.

Rates & Fees

All prices in Canadian dollars. HST (13%) applies to all rates.

Waterfront Family Cottage Thunder Beach Cottage
Shoulder season (May, Jun, Sep)From $199/nightFrom $199/night
July & AugustContact for seasonal ratesContact for seasonal rates
September monthly$5,000/month (28 nights)
Pet fee$100$50 (up to 2 pets)
Hot tub rental$120$120
Security deposit$1,000$500–$1,000
HST13%13%
Maximum guests106

Security deposits are refunded within 5–7 days of checkout, assuming no damage.

Payment Methods

We keep it simple and personal.

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Interac e-Transfer

Recommended

Send to [email protected]. Most Canadian banks support Interac e-Transfer with no fees. Include your name and dates in the memo. Payment confirms your booking.

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Cash

Cash payment can be arranged on request. Perfect if you're local or prefer to settle in person.

Policies

Clear expectations so your stay is smooth.

💰 Deposit & Payment

50% deposit due at booking to secure your dates. Balance due 150 days before arrival (or before May 1st for summer stays).

🔄 Cancellation

No refunds on cancellations. We recommend travel insurance for peace of mind. Dates may be transferred to other guests with prior arrangement.

🕐 Check-in / Check-out

Check-in at 4 PM, check-out at 11 AM. Early check-in or late checkout may be available — just ask.

🛡️ Security Deposit

$1,000 (Family Cottage) or $500–$1,000 (Thunder Beach). Refunded within 5–7 days of checkout assuming no damage.

🧾 HST

13% Harmonized Sales Tax applies to all rates, as required by Ontario law. It's included in our quoted prices.

🧺 What to Bring

We provide duvets, pillows, and fully equipped kitchens. You bring sheets, pillowcases, blankets, and towels. Beach towels for Thunder Beach.

Booking System Roadmap

How we handle bookings now — and where we're headed.

Phase 1 — Now

Manual Booking + Google Workspace

We're running on personal service and simple tools. No platform fees, no middleman, direct communication.

📝 InquiriesEmail or phone → Google Sheets log
📅 AvailabilityShared Google Sheet, color-coded by cottage
💳 PaymentsInterac e-Transfer (no fees)
📄 ContractsGoogle Docs template → e-sign via DocuSign free tier
Phase 2 — Next Season

Credit Card Payments + Calendar Sync

When booking volume justifies the platform fees, we add card payments and automated scheduling.

💳 Card PaymentsStripe or Square (2.65–2.9% + 10¢ per tx)
📋 InvoicingStripe Invoicing — professional PDFs with payment links
📆 CalendarCal.com or Google Calendar for real-time availability
📁 FilingGoogle Drive folder per booking (contract, ID, receipts)
Phase 3 — Scale

Full Booking Platform

If bookings grow beyond what manual handling can manage, we'd build a proper backend.

⚡ BackendNext.js + Supabase (auth, bookings, payments)
💳 PaymentsStripe Connect for marketplace-style multi-property
📝 ContractsDocuSign API for automated rental agreements
🔗 Multi-ChannelSync availability to Airbnb, VRBO, Google Calendar

Ready to book your Georgian Bay escape?

Check availability, then get in touch — we'll have you on the beach in no time.