RENTAL CONTRACT
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE RENTAL OF
THE LUDWIGS COTTAGE
151 Hilton’s
Cottage Ph. # 705-454-1443
1. Parties to the Contract
In this document, “Property Owner” and
“Owner” shall refer to
And the “Renter” shall refer to ___________________________________________
residing at _________________________________________________________
Home phone:_________________, work: ___________________, cell:__________________
2. Contract
The issuance of an "Original
Confirmation" to the Renter by the Property Owner shall imply a
binding contract between the Renter and the Property Owner. The "Original
Confirmation" shall be in writing or via e-mail and digitally
signed. The Contract, Cottage Rental Application and Rules / Instructions
together constitute the complete documentation for this transaction.
3. Premises
In this document, “Cottage” and “Premises”
shall refer to the buildings and all property owned by the Property Owner on
4. Rental Specifics
This is an agreement between the Renter
and the Property Owner in respect of the rental of the Cottage for a period of
time to be specified in the Confirmation. Generally speaking, the period of
time will be for a number of weeks, commencing at
5. Persons Permitted to Use the Cottage -
“Authorized Guests”
In this document, “Authorized Guests”
shall refer to those persons as specified in the Booking Application filled out
by the Renter which has been accepted by the Property Owner.
5.1 With out the express written
permission of the Property Owner, only these Authorized Guests shall be allowed
to use the Cottage. Without prior authorization from the Property Owner, the
number of persons present overnight shall not exceed 7 and the number of
persons present during the day shall not exceed 7.
5.2 Renters who contravene (5.1) will be
subject to immediate eviction without refund, at the discretion of the Property
Owner or a $100.00 per person additional fee per day shall be payable.
5.3 There will be no subletting of the
Cottage permitted. Where separate parties will be occupying the Cottage at
different time periods, booking forms must be completed for each party.
5.4 There shall be no camping, tenting, or
otherwise placing auxiliary accommodation facilities at the Cottage for use
by any persons unless Authorized in advance by owner.
6. Fees and Payment
The Full Booking Fee shall consist of the
negotiated Rental Fee of $1300.00 / week for the period of occupancy. In
addition to the Full Booking Fee there is a $500 damage deposit required.
The "Original Confirmation" is the first document sent out to state
the approval of the booking application for the date requested. It is not
the CONTRACT. The “Original
Confirmation” will outline the payment structure required.
6.1 The "Original Confirmation"
shall be issued in writing or via e-mail by the Property Owner or agent after
receipt and acceptance of the booking application for the dates
requested. After the "Original Confirmation" has been sent a
non-refundable deposit of $500.00 per week booked must be received within
5 business days or the booking is no longer confirmed. Once the deposit
has been received by the Property Owner then the CONTRACT will be sent to the
Renter for signing. The Contract is this document along with the Booking
Application.
6.2 Receipt of any deposit prior to the
Property Owner's written or electronic "Original Confirmation" of the
reservation shall not constitute acceptance of any booking.
6.3 The balance of the Full Booking Fee
shall be payable six weeks prior to the commencement of the holiday. It
should be sent with the deposit but postdated.
The $500.00 damage deposit should be dated one week prior to
commencement of holiday and also sent with the original deposit postdated.
6.4 If the Renter books the holiday less
than 6 weeks prior to its commencement, the Full Booking Fee shall be payable
upon booking. The $500.00 damage deposit should be dated one week prior
to commencement of holiday.
6.5 All payments shall be made to the
Property Owner as detailed above, by cheque, money order, e-mail transfer or in
cash only.
6.6 If the balance owing is not paid to
the Property Owner, in full, 6 weeks prior to occupancy, the Property Owner
reserves the right to cancel the booking without notice, and any deposit shall
be handled according to the Renter Cancellation policy below as if the Renter
had cancelled the booking.
6.7 All payments made within two weeks of
occupancy must be made by certified cheque, bank draft or e-mail transfer.
6.8 All NSF cheques will be subject to a
$50.00 processing fee.
7. Property Owner Cancellation
If the Cottage or the Property Owner is
struck by disaster prior to occupancy, then all contracts will be NULL and
VOID. In the highly unlikely event that the Property Owner shall be unable to
provide the cottage for occupancy as requested by the Renter, the Property
Owner shall refund, in full, to the Renter all monies paid by him/her to the
Property Owner.
8. Renter Cancellation
Any cancellation made by the Renter shall
be in writing addressed to the Property Owner at the address stated above, or
by fax, and the following policy shall apply to all cancellations:
8.1 If the Property Owner receives notice
of a cancellation 6 weeks or more prior to the occupancy date, then all money
received less $500.00 deposit will be refunded.
8.2 If cancellation is made within the 6
weeks prior to the occupancy date, upon receipt of such notice of cancellation,
the Property Owner shall attempt to re-book the Cottage rental for the entire
period of the original booking. If the Property Owner is successful in
re-booking the Cottage rental for the entire period originally booked, the
property owner shall refund to the Renter all monies paid (whether by deposit
or otherwise) less a cancellation fee of $500.00.
8.3 If the cancellation is made within the
6 weeks prior to the occupancy date, upon receipt of such notice of
cancellation, the Property Owner shall attempt to re-book the Cottage rental
for the entire period of the original booking. If the Property Owner only
succeeds in re-booking the Cottage rental for a portion of the period
originally booked, the Property Owner shall refund any monies paid in excess of
the total rental fee less the amount collected for the period not re-booked,
less a cancellation fee of $500.00 to a maximum amount of $1300.00 representing
the total rental fee.
8.4 If the Property Owner is unable to
re-book the Cottage to a paying guest for any amount of time all then all
monies paid by the Renter (whether by deposit or otherwise) shall be forfeited
to the Property Owner. Damage/Security deposit would not be cashed.
9. Credit Check
The Renter is hereby notified that the
owner or agent may call to verify any information provided on the Rental
Application. Renter consents to the
verification process.
10. Damage/Security Deposit:
At the end of the Renter’s occupancy, the
Property Owner will refund the damage deposit, less any deductions as specified
below, to the Renter. The Property Owner will mail a cheque to the Renter
within 1 week of the end of the occupancy period (to allow time for clearing of
the phone bill), unless there are damages as per section 10.3, in which case
the balance of the damage deposit will be returned when any necessary repairs
are complete.
10.1 Any monetary penalties to be imposed
under the terms of this contract shall be deducted from the Damage Deposit.
10.2 Any phone charges incurred by the
Renter will be deducted from the Damage Deposit. Renters are encouraged
to use calling cards or call collect.
10.3 A “Loss” refers to:
(I) any damage done to the cottage, its
contents, or to anything on the property
(ii) any loss of contents of the cottage
or amenities on the Cottage property.
A “Chargeable Loss” refers to any Loss
caused, directly or indirectly, by The Renter, any Authorized
Guests, any other persons or pets whom The Renter has allowed on the
Cottage Property, which is not the result of reasonable use. (A Chargeable Loss
thus excludes acts of Nature and theft by third parties, and incidental damages
which could be expected from reasonable use of the property, such as a light
bulb burning out or a worn step on a dock breaking.) Any Chargeable Loss shall
be repaired or replaced, and the costs of such repair or replacement deducted
from the Damage Deposit.
10.4 The Renter will be fully responsible
for the costs of any Chargeable Loss in excess of the damage deposit. By
signing this contract, the Renter is hereby assuming responsibility for any and
all damage caused by the Renter or any Authorized Guests or any other persons
whom the Renter has permitted on the Cottage property including pets.
11. Repair and Cleanliness
The Renter shall keep the Cottage inside
and out, including and not limited to 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 or better state of cleanliness and general order in which it was
found. Failure to do so, to the satisfaction of the Property Owner, will result
in a damage or cleaning charge being deducted from the
damage deposit. There will be a charge of $9 per bag for any garbage bags which
are left by the Renter at the end of the occupancy period plus a $50.00 dump
transportation fee. Cleaning fee is a minimum of $75.00.
12. Changes to the Cottage or to the
Inventory Listing
The information contained in marketing
materials, such as photos on web sites and descriptions contained on web sites,
is believed to be accurate at the time of creation. There are
no motorized water crafts included in this rental. However, the Property
Owner reserves the right to make alterations to the Cottage and its contents,
and to the content of any marketing material, and the Property Owner shall
inform the Renter of any significant alterations. If the alterations relate to
fundamental elements or services, the Property Owner shall attempt to provide
comparable fundamental elements or services. If these comparable elements or services,
prove unacceptable to the Renter, the Property Owner shall bear no
responsibility other than to provide an appropriate refund determined by the
Property Owner for those unavailable fundamental elements or services.
12.1 Fundamental elements refer to water
systems, plumbing and electrical systems, major appliances, such as
refrigerator and stove.
12.2 Fundamental elements do not refer to
recreational items such as boats, televisions, VCRs , DVD players, A/C or
antenna. These elements are provided at the discretion of the Property Owner as
an added feature for the Renter's use. While every attempt will be made to
ensure that such equipment is in working order during a holiday, should
breakdown or some other situation occur whereby these elements are not
available for the term of the holiday, the Property Owner does not take
responsibility for replacing the elements or refunding any part of the rent to
Renter for the lack of use of these elements.
12.3 The Property Owner does not accept
responsibility for weather conditions or changes to water levels or conditions
at neighbouring cottages.
13. Limitations on Use
13.1 The Renter agrees that the cottage is
solely for recreational holiday purposes and noncommercial or other activity
shall be carried on.
13.2 In the event that any unreasonable
rowdiness or noise occurs such that the Property Owner receives complaints of
same by neighbours or others, the Renter will be notified and given one warning
to stop the offending behavior. If the Property Owner receives a second
call regarding the same type of matter even if it is a different day, the
renter shall vacate the premises immediately and forfeit the balance of the
Full Booking Fee.
14. Access
The Property Owner and/or the Property
Owner's agents shall be allowed access to the Cottage at any reasonable time
during the period of occupancy.
15. Pets, Smoking, and Other Conditions of
Occupancy
The Renter shall abide by the conditions
of occupancy and any other instructions contained in the Household Rules/Cottage
Instructions, Inventory Listing and/or as noted in this contract. There is no smoking permitted in the cottage
whatsoever. All Cigarettes must be disposed of properly not littering the
property. All dog droppings must be removed prior to leaving.
15.1 Any Renter 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 Owner.
15.2 This property does allow dogs.
The Property Owner takes no responsibility for conditions arising from any type
of allergies.
16. Inventory Listing / Household Rules/
Cottage Instructions / Route Directions / Booking Confirmations will be
provided for the Cottage once the Full Booking Fee has been received.
These documents shall be considered to be an extension of this contract and the
Renter shall abide by all instructions and information contained therein.
If the Renter has not received these documents within two weeks after receiving
conformation of deposit received, the Renter shall notify the Property Owner
and the documentation will be provided immediately.
17. Uninvited Pets
In the country, cottages are often visited
by mice, squirrels, etc, and insects that fly such as black flies, mosquitoes
and crawling insects such as wood roaches and spiders. These creatures are a
part of nature. Much care and effort has been taken to prevent these visitors
from entering the Cottage. Often mother-nature circumvents all man-made
obstacles. Therefore the Property Owner does not accept such irritations as
grounds for cancellation of a rental and/or a refund of monies.
18. Water Craft
The Property Owner has provided a 5 person
Paddle Boat, a 3 person Canoe with paddles, a Sea Biscuit, a blow up row boat with
oars and some other flotation devices for the use of the Renter and
Occupants. All weight limitations must
be respected see labels attached to boats.
It is the responsibility of the Renter and the Occupants to know the
rules of safe boat operation if they choose to use the boats. When any of the boats are used, the Renter
shall ensure that each person in the boat is wearing the proper Personal
Flotation Device (PDF, or life jacket), sized according to each person's age
and weight. The Property Owner has
provided two Boat Safety kits which need to be on board the boat. For
more information on your legal obligations, visit www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca or call 1-800-267-6687.
19. Drinking Water
The Renter agrees to bring drinking water
for use during the occupancy period. There is a cooler provided. The
water source at the cottage comes directly from the lake. There is a U.V.
filtration system attached to the water supply. It is preferred that the
tap water be treated as not suitable for drinking. The Property Owner assumes
no responsibility for illness caused by drinking the water from the taps.
20. Property Owner Liability ___________
The property being rented is the owners’
private cottage, not a resort. Using a
cottage exposes the occupants to risks.
The cottage is on a lake, and people, especially children, can drown in
a lake if care is not taken - there are no lifeguards. Watercraft, when not used safely can result
in a tragedy. In spite of the best
efforts of the Property Owner, soft boards on dock (only two seasons old) and
elsewhere can go unnoticed until someone breaks one, with the consequence for
potential injury. If there is something that is noticed that is a danger
please notify the Property Owner immediately and it will be repaired as soon as
possible. The cottage has granite rock which can get slippery.
Never run on or near it. Water shoes
must be worn. Caution should be used
when near or in the water. In short, be
reasonable and careful, not careless. By
signing this agreement, the Renter acknowledges all the risks associated with
occupancy and releases the Property Owner from all liability in the event of
injury or death sustained by any parties while on the Rental Property or while
using the private road named Hilton's Point Road West, or while using any of
the facilities provided, including the boating facilities. We do carry the proper renters insurance
1,000,000.00 liability. There is a
$2500.00 deductible.
21. Keys
21.1 The Renter agrees to return the key
to the cottage lock box, Property Owner or agent on the last day of the rental
period. If keys are not left upon
departure a $150.00 locksmith charge will be applied and deducted from the
damage deposit.
22. Locked Sheds or Boat House
The Property Owners have personal items
locked in one or more shed or the Boat house for their convenience. These areas are absolutely not included in
this rental.
23. Linens
Linens and towels are not provided with
the Cottage. Unless specifically requested by the Renter and agreed to by the
Property Owner, the Renter shall bring linen for his personal use. Linen
shall include sheets, pillow cases, towels and dishtowels etc. If the Property Owner agrees to provide such
linen, there will be a fee for provision of such.
24. Facsimile Agreement:
The renter agrees that this agreement may
be executed by facsimile transmission and that the original facsimile
signatures will be evidence of the binding obligation of the parties to be
bound by the terms of this Agreement.
25.
I have received the contract, the Cottage Rental Application and the
Rules / Instructions. By signing below
you agree to all terms and conditions included in all documents. ______________
I ACKNOWLEDGE AND CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ
AND AGREE TO ALL THE FOREGOING CONDITIONS OF THIS APPLICATION. Upon receiving confirmation from the Property
Owner that this application has been accepted there shall be a binding contract
in force between the renter and the Property Owner. I agree that I will be responsible for any
damages caused by myself or anyone in my party, as per the contract above. I agree that I will keep the rental cottage
and all furniture, fixtures, chattels, fittings and effects in or about the rental
cottage in the same state of repair and condition as at the commencement of the
cottage rental and SHALL LEAVE THE COTTAGE IN THE SAME STATE OF CLEANLINESS AND
GENERAL ORDER IN WHICH IT WAS FOUND -- OR A MINIMUM OF $75 CLEANING CHARGE WILL
BE DEDUCTED FROM THE DAMAGE DEPOSIT and a twenty-five (25) dollars processing
fee will be charged. I agree to remove
all garbage (including bottles) upon departure, or be charged $9 per bag of
garbage left plus $50 transportation fee.
Signed this _____ day of ____________,
2007 at _____________________ ,
______________________________________________: Please initial #20 and #25
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Cottage Rules / Information Sheet for:
151 Hilton’s Point
West, Norland
Ludwig Cottage
Safety Items
Fire Extinguisher /Smoke Alarms
Water
Outdoors
What do we do with our garbage?
Animals
Area
How do I locate a marina for boat rentals and what about fishing?
Maximum Number of People
There are a maximum number of people
allowed on our property at all times. We
have a liability issue with every person so we need to know and make the
decision before you are at the cottage.
When booking the cottage fill in the information requested truthfully. If there is a chance that there will be more
than the maximum number of people on the property let us know ahead of time so
we can give approval and then the maximum would be waived. If the application says 6 and it turns out
there are 9 people, there will be a charge per person above the 7 people
allowed.
Bedding
The linens for the beds are
not supplied. Pillows, comforters, blankets and sleeping bags are
provided. The bed sizes are as follows: Master Bedroom - 1 Queen
Size bed, Bedroom1 - Bunk Bed - single over double, Bedroom2 - Bunk Bed -
single over double, Living Room - 1 Queen size pull out bed, 1 single folding
Cot.
We provide toilet paper that
is suitable for the Septic System. The Septic System can not handle anything
other than a reasonable amount of toilet paper being flushed. At no
times should Kleenex, Wet Wipes, Sanitary Napkins, Tampons, Diapers or anything
else other than the provided toilet paper be flushed down the toilet. If
a Septic System problem arises and it was a direct result of anything other
than toilet paper being flushed down the toilet, the renter will be responsible
for any repairs required. The Septic System is only three years old and
has had no problems. Cleaning supplies
for the washroom will be provided.
Please be aware of energy
consumption. For the sake of the environment turn lights off when not in
use. Also please use the Air Conditioner wisely. During the day
when no one is in the cottage have it set to a higher setting on low or energy
efficient setting. Of course it could be off all together. It cools
down quite quickly. Always leave the windows and doors shut if the Air
Conditioner is on.
The way to make the Air
Conditioner work most effectively is to use the floor fan in the Dinning Room
to direct the cold air towards the Bedroom
The light by the waterfront
is a solar light. It can be turned off. The switch is by the Kitchen -
Mud Room entrance door. There is a motion sensor light on the deck this
will go on and off automatically. The back light is a photo sensor light
as well. This stays on at night unless you unscrew a bulb. There
are house lights by the back and front of the Mud Room that have a switch in
the Mud Room.
Fire Extinguisher / Smoke Alarms
There are two fire
extinguishers on the property. One is
beside the stove in the Kitchen and the other is in the Mud Room and should be
taken outside when making a fire in the fire pit. There are also two smoke alarms, one in the
Kitchen the other outside the bedrooms in the hall.
In the Mud Room that’s where the pump for the water supply is. If there is any issue with flooding for any
reason, please immediately unplug the pump to stop the water from being pumped
out of the lake.
The breaker box is located in the Mud Room on the wall adjacent to the
stove. If any power goes off just flick
the switch back on.
Fire Pit
There is a fire pit near the
waterfront on the same side as the Boat House. There have been summers
where there are complete fire bans. If there is a fire ban in effect you
will not be permitted to use the fire pit. You will be notified if this
is the case. When using the Fire Pit caution must be used at all
times. Never leave children unattended near or around the fire pit.
Never leave the fire unattended. Always make sure the fire is completely
out before going to bed or leaving the premises. Keep a pail of water
filled with water at the Fire Pit when burning. Make sure you know where the
fire extinguisher is located at all times.
Every boat has a maximum
weight capacity. Even though the boat may say 5 persons it would not be 5
adults. Never overload a boat of any type that's when accidents can happen.
Make sure the rope on the paddle boat does not get tangled in the
propeller. Always make sure the safety kit is on board the paddle boat
and canoe. The paddle boat can be safely stored in the water. Tie
it to the east side of the dock. Never let the bottom of the boat bang
into rocks. The canoe should be moved carefully onto the rocks at
night. Lifting the canoe not dragging it to make sure the bottom is not
damaged.
There may be an air row boat
and paddles provided and a Sea Biscuit. If these are damaged during the
season they may not be available for your rental. If they are damaged
during your stay, you will be responsible for replacing them. An air
compressor will be available to top up the air if required. There also
may be noodles and other floating items. All of these items must be put
away nightly to avoid them from being damaged in the night.
Docks get slippery when
wet. Use caution when on it. Never run or rough house on the
dock. It has always been safe in the past to jump off the south end of
the dock (furthest point) but you must check the depth of water before jumping
in. The water is a gradual slopping water line. So that means
different areas of the dock have different depths of water. Even the time
of year affects the depth. Check water level always! It is your
responsibility to be safe in and around water.
The safest and easiest way to
exit the water is by the ladder. If you are leaving by walking straight
up respect that rocks are slippery. Always have water shoes on.
Rocks can be sharp as well. We like to leave near the dock so if we
choose to hold on we have something to hold on to. Also we just are in
the habit of leaving near the dock. Be aware that natural nocks are not
perfect surfaces so be aware of high and low points.
If a boat is being tied to
the dock the mooring whips must be used. The dock is only two seasons old
and cost a lot of money. We only dock boats on the East side using the
Mooring Whips. You must let us know if you will be docking a boat on our
property ahead of time. We will provide the pamphlet showing how to tie
the boat properly to ensure no dock damage.
There is an umbrella for the
dock that is placed in a stand and secured with a screw. Please do not
remove the rocks from the base this gives extra stability to the stand. The
Umbrella should not be used on windy days. It will end up in the water
and could hurt someone when it falls. It is very heavy to get out of the
water. It must be closed at night or anytime you leave the
property. It is fine to leave the Umbrella closed at night in the
stand. The lounge chair would need to be closed and laid flat on the dock
at night or anytime you leave the property for an extended amount of
time. It could get blown in to the water. If any of the wood chairs
are moved to the dock they do not have to be moved. They are heavy enough
that nothing can happen to them.
Awnings are great to protect
against the sun and the rain but can be dangerous if the winds are high.
Most of the time the winds are not bad and it can be left open safely. If
the winds are strong and it looks like it is getting blown too much, then it
is! Shut it immediately. It is secured very well but in strong
winds things can become loose. Always close the awning at night or if you
leave the property for any extended amount of time. Wind patterns can
change rapidly without notice.
There is a table and chairs
provided for your use. The chairs have seat cushions that if wet can hold
the water for an extended amount of time. If the weather calls for rain
it is best to cover the chairs at night so they are dry for you to use in the
morning. We will provide a tarp for you to cover them with.
We found that stacking them and putting the tarp over the stack works
best. The awning is useful to make an outdoor room if it is raining
without strong wind.
The Mosquito Magnet works by
attracting and vacuuming in the female Mosquitoes (the ones that bite) and then
dehydrating them to death. It reduces the number of females reducing the
number of eggs being laid which reduces the number of Mosquitoes on the
property. Mosquitoes are territorial so the longer the Mosquito Magnet
has been on the property the fewer Mosquitos on the property. This will
be the 4th season it is in use. Do not touch the Mosquito Magnet and do
not turn off the bottom switch in the Kitchen area - it will be marked to leave
on. This is the switch to the Boat House which the Mosquito Magnet would
be getting the power source from. You should still use insect
repellant and or coils. If you see standing water please remove it and
let us know at the end of your stay.
There is ample parking at the
back of the property. There are two areas, one on the south side of the
road and the other on the north side of the road. Under no circumstances
should a vehicle be on the lawn. The parking has rocks to designate the
area. The back lawn has the tile bed from the Septic System. This
tile bed can easily be broken or cracked if a vehicle of any type, including an
ATV is driven on it. We will be setting up a Badminton Net to show the area
that is out of bounds for any heavy traffic
.
Pick up after your dog.
If your dog urinates in the cottage you must immediately clean the area using
the carpet cleaning machine. We have provided "Rainbow Stain
Remover" which will work well but dog urine is very hard to remove if it
gets a chance to be absorbed into the carpet and under pad. Put a couple
of squirts in to the water tank and fill to the line with hot water.
Saturate the stain then extract well. This can be done on any type of
stain. The stain remover can be used full strength but is very
concentrate and hard to get off.
If your dog is known to
urinate or destroy things when left alone, then never leave him alone or use a
crate. If the cottage smells like dog or dog urination after your stay
you will be charged with a professional carpet cleaning fee. If the smell
of urination does not go away after the cleaning you will be responsible to pay
for the full amount required to get rid of the problem. This may be to
lift the carpet and replace the under pad or replace the carpet and under pad
in the entire cottage. This would be very expensive. We know we
replaced all the carpet in the entire cottage three years ago. Supervise
your dogs at all times. Excessive dog barking is not allowed. Keep
your dog on our property at all times or with you on walks.
Plants need water to
live. We will be watering the plants on the Saturdays between stays but
if you see the planters are in need of water prior to that time please water
the plants. If the plants die throughout the summer they will not be
replaced. To ensure everyone gets to enjoy the beauty please take the
time, especially the planters. The water supply is the lake so unless
there is a water restriction in effect you can use the hose to water anything
without worry of drying out a well.
Our cottage area has very
good reception. A new tower went up last year. Depending on your provider and quality of
your phone will determine the signal quality. We use bell mobility and
have full range on our property and in most places in the surrounding
area. I have found if there is no service in an area, turn your phone off
and then turn it back on. You will usually get service after.
We do have the necessary phone jack and touch-tone
line service that will permit you to hook up your lap top, a fax machine - or
even call home to check messages. Make sure your dial-up provider is not
long distance from the cottage. Use a
calling card at all times.
There is a touch tone line service
at our cottage as well as an answering machine.
An easy way to avoid many long distance phone calls is by call
forwarding your home number to the cottage before you leave. This way people can call you and not worry
about them paying the long distance, your home phone will be charged. The long distance service my be cancelled at
any time, depending on the experience with people using it. Make sure you have a calling card to avoid
delay in the return of your damage deposit.
There are several televisions
in the cottage. The main one in the
Living Room is 28” new T.V. this is the only television that there is reception
from the antenna. There is also a DVD
and VCR attached to that television. In
the Master Bedroom there is an older 20” television. with a DVD and VCR
attached. The one bedroom has a
Television and VCR and the other has a television and VCR. For sure the main television is able to have
other games attached but the bedroom’s would need to go through the VCR for the
game or portable DVD players if you brought them.
The Closest
There is no
marina on our lake. It is a quiet clean lake. There are several
Marina's within a 10-15 minute drive. You can also check for a
marina at www.marinasontario.com , Norland - http://www.marinasontario.com/listings_marina.asp?myNav=6&mid=697
and Coboconk - http://www.thompsonsmarina.com/index.php
- It's worth noting that some marinas do
not handle rentals at all while others are limited to certain types of
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Drinking Water
Our cottage
uses the lake as the primary source of water. We do have a UV filtration system
on the water supply but I wouldn't use it for drinking. It is safe to use
for cooking and or brushing your teeth. We have a water cooler (hot and
cool) there so we recommend you bring in some bottled water or boil the water
prior to drinking. We bring in drinking water and we recommend that you do
the same.
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BBQ
Our cottage
is equipped with a Propane BBQ. We will have the tank filled at the
beginning of the season and have a second tank available. Please let us
know if a tank needed changing and it is now empty. The tools required to
change the tank are on the property.
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Don’t be
a noisy neighbour
Please
respect the neighbours at the cottage, they are very nice people and should not
be loud to interfere with your enjoyment of our cottage, so please show the
same respect. There are only about 6 cottages on our side of the
Peninsula. It is a very quiet place and we are usually the source of
excitement. There haven't been any noisy watercrafts or construction
projects nearby but if there are it is out of our control.
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Garbage
Our cottage
has curb pick-up ( by the 151 sign beside the driveway) with a two bag limit
and recycling (either paper or plastic and cans rotating weekly) every Monday
morning. You can put your weekend garbage out Monday morning not Sunday
night as the animals may get to it. All garbage at the end of the week
must be taken away with you. There is a local dump about 10 minutes
away. There is a fee per bag for dumping. If garbage is being
stored outside it needs to be stored in the boat house or the shed with the
door shut overnight.
The most
important thing to remember is NEVER
leave garbage outside overnight. If you can't get to the dump on your
last day - please take your garbage home with you.
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Safe boating regulations
The Federal
government produces a "Safe Boating Guide" we encourage all renters
to read. It covers the safety equipment required in ALL watercraft
(including paddle boats and canoes) and covers the new Operator Competency
Requirements that are being phased in over the next few years. Since
2002, all operators of motorized watercraft under 4 meters have been
required to have on board, proof of competency. And there are age restrictions
for youth in place now. Please obtain a copy of this booklet -
(call 1 800 267 6687 or visit their web site at (Boating
Safety)... Safe Boating is Everyone's
Business...
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Who
can answer our questions?
If you have
a question while at the cottage please look at the frequently asked page or
call us. Our phone numbers are listed on
the top of this page. Ludwig’s Cottage Rental
151 Hilton's Point Rd West -
Cottage phone number is 705-454-1443
Owners