How do I request a reservation?
Click on the cottage (picture), select your requested dates & click confirm booking. You will receive a reservation request pending email. If confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email with more information and instructions for payments. Please read it for accuracy and please confirm by clicking the link your email (you have 12 hours to confirm)
Once you have received your written email confirmation stating that your reservation has been confirmed and you have filled out and signed the Rental Terms and Agreement form sent to you confirming your reservation, it is time to start packing!
What do you need to bring? Smiles, drinks, groceries, sunscreen, towels, linens, pillows, toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, dish cloths, tea towels and Beach umbrellas and did I say drinks already?!
We Know how you love this walking this beach barefoot so we remind you not to bring glass to the beach. Please use reusable, refillable drink ware for drinks!
Do I have to pay a deposit?
Yes! Reservation Bookings shall be confirmed in writing by the Property Owners upon payment of a deposit consisting of 50% of the booking reservation TOTAL. If rental deposits are not received by March 24 2025 the reservation will be released and notify you of the cancellation via email March 25. NO Exceptions (applies to july august rentals only) Rebooking if available will be subject to a different rate. Receipt of automatic deposit of any funds prior to the Property Owner’s written confirmation of the reservation booking shall not constitute acceptance of any booking reservation. The TOTAL remaining booking reservation balance is due 24 hours before arrival.
Occupancy:
The Persons present overnight and during the day on the property shall NOT EXCEED 6 people including guests. Vacationers who contravene the maximum number of adults and children permitted at each cottage will be subject to immediate eviction without refund. There is no camping, tenting or otherwise placing auxiliary accommodations on the property. There will be no subletting of the cottage permitted. Where separate parties will be occupying the cottage property at different time periods. Rental contract forms must be completed by each party and submitted to the Property Owners prior to occupancy. Ipperwash Beach is privately owned except to the designated Provincially Owned Areas, do not trespass and respect private property.
Self Check In/Check Out
Check in is 4pm Please follow the instructions in your confirmation email before check in
Check out is 10am when checking out we expect you to leave the cottage in the condition it was when you checked in thanks so much!!
How do I cancel my booking?
You may cancel your booking reservation up to 7 days before your booking reservation commences and receive your deposit back less $125 administration fee.
Is there Wifi?
Yes. Wifi is available in all the cottages and the password to access it will be given upon check in.
Dogs are welcome only if you: keep them quiet, leashed at all times while outside & clean up after them.
What is a septic system?
A septic system is different than being in the city. Water conservation is important. Only the “4” P’s- Pee, Poop, Puke, Paper can be put in a drain or down the toilet. NO FLUSHABLE WIPES- its poor marketing Never flush those.
What is something breaks?
You are on your own! hahaha just kidding! Wayne and I, (Christine) and family reside in the house of the horizon sun 🙂 We are a team that operates and maintains these cottages! You will find us out and about or just call or text us we are never too far away! our info is below
True Patriot Love in all us command, With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free
Firewood & FirePit
Firewood is provided and we have a communal firepit that is shared mutually with the other cottages. Please be sure to fully extinguish the fire before going to bed, and of course as you know do not leave it unattended ever! Buckets are provided for water.
Smoking
Smoking and vaping is allowed outside on your deck, please ask for an ashtray or a bucket if you do not have one on your deck, then Christine obviously overlooked that detail! Do not discard your butts on the beach or in the sand, its barefoot country here and we don’t want anyone or anyone’s pet stepping on them not to mention its littering and dirty thanks! Be mindful of children and others, if they are around please be considerate and respectful.
Parking:
Each cottage only has 2 assigned parking stalls .Do not park in the driveway. Beach Babble’s parking is now located beside the Fishtales cottage.