A Place To Call Your Own

 
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Location:  Sauble Beach, Oliphant, Ontario.

Contact: Rhonda Tilley at 519-502-3311.
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Number of bedrooms:  2 (plus), sleeps 8
Number of bathrooms:  2
Appliances and furnishings:  dishwasher, microwave, many kitchen appliances, excellent cookware, DVD player, television, VCR, barbeque, fire pit, fireplace, phone, pillows, and blankets.

This property offers an excellent getaway location for a large family or group of friends. It is a short walk to the beach in Oliphant and a five-minute drive to Sauble beach.

Sauble has been rated as one of the top ten beaches in Canada. The soft white sand beaches in go on forever and the water is clean and smells fresh. Sauble is touristy, Oliphant is secluded if you want to get away from the crowds.

Available extras - If required, linens and towels can be provided for an additional charge. However beds are provided with protective covers, blankets, comforters and pillows with covers that are laundered between guests.

Pets - Pets are allowed as long as owners clean up after them. Otherwise there will be a charge. No vicious breeds and cats must be de-clawed. You are responsible for any damages your pet may cause.

Smoking Policy - There is no smoking in the cottage

About the Cottage - The cottage is located on a ½ acre lot with a campfire pit and is surrounded by trees. There is a large deck at the back and a veranda in the front providing morning and afternoon sun.

The kitchen has been modernized with updated appliances and is equipped with top quality cookware. The cottage has two plus one bedrooms; one room has a queen bed the second room has a double bed with an upper bunk and an additional single bed. The third room can double as a bedroom too sleep two or can remain as a cozy sitting room. It features an on-suite bathroom a fireplace and French doors that open onto the large back deck.

The dining room table is designed for six but there is room for more at the table.

Renters are required to leave the cottage in the same clean manner it was when they arrived. There will be a $50.00 an hour charge if major cleaning is required, this includes clean up of yard debris.  Garbage is to be taken to close by landfill.

Activities - Provided for you at the cottage is an information package with details and phone numbers regarding these activities and more. Some examples are...

On the water - Scuba diving, sea-doo, canoe, kayak and boat rentals are available at many locations in the area. New the last two years are Pontoon boat tours of the Fishing Islands in Oliphant (a must do, even the locals are impressed) Enjoy canoeing the many near by rivers and small lakes. Guided canoe trips are also available. Kite surfing has also become quite popular.

Shopping - There are some really neat shops in Wiarton and of course Sauble has all the regular beach type stores and more. On Saturdays you can walk to the corner market. A ½-hour drive brings you to Southampton with its many unique shops and market open seven days a week.

Fishing - No boat. Many fish off the docks in Oliphant, Wiarton and Colpoise Bay. You are 10 minutes from Wiarton and the deep-freezing waters of Georgian Bay. Fly fish the Rankin and Sauble River (Lake Huron) or trailer your boat and check out the many inland lakes. Wiarton also has a yearly fishing durby.

Horseback Riding - Near by Purple Valley, Sauble Trails and more.

Golf - Wiarton and Sauble both have a golf course.

Day trips - Up here even a drive is a pleasure because the scenery is so beautiful. Even the elderly can enjoy all of these suggestions if they are in half decedent shape. Just wear something good to walk in. Grandma would suggest a walking stick as well.

Cyprice Lake where you can hike to the Grodo bring some lunch or snacks and don’t forget your bathing suit.

Tobermory. Enjoy the glass bottom boat tours of the ships wrecks and combine it with a visit to Flower Pot Island. You can enjoy many of the stops along the way to Tobermory.

Greg’s Caves - A self guided tour; it takes about two hours if you check out every nook and cranny.

Water Falls - Spend the day to see all 10 waterfalls in the area or just check out a few.

Fall Activities - In addition to the already listed activities why not come stay for Thanksgiving and check out Pumpkin Fest in near by Port Elgin. Fall is an amazing time of year in this area!

Winter Activities - The large driveway will be plowed but you may have to shovel the deck.

Snowmobiling - Leave the cottage by sled and immediately hook up to the trails. When nowhere else has snow we normally have the snow and lots of it! Meals can be arranged at additional charge if requested in advance.

Ice Fishing - Only a ten minute drive away, bring your own or rent a Hut on Copoys bay or Wiarton.

Groundhog Week - February Blues? The first week in February.  Come and enjoy the week long festivities that take place in Wiarton and Sauble for Wiarton Wile, the Groundhog that casts his shadow to predict how many weeks before spring arrives.

Waterfront:  A five-minute walk takes you past the variety store and puts you at just one of the large sandy beaches in Oliphant. Not only is it a safe beach for kids to play the waters are considerably warmer then in other regions. A public access boat launch is available with options for mooring.

On a windy day Sauble is awesome if you like big waves rolling waves. You can purchase body surfing boards from one of the many shops if you don’t all ready have one. Oliphant is surrounded by the Fishing Islands so the water there is always calm.

Beach Volleyball? Bring a net and a ball if you have one. Sauble has many spots were you can set up and play. Peach Volleyball tournaments take place there each year.

Skiing:  This area caters to cross county skiing. Less then a 5 minute drive brings you to just one of the wooded ski trails. There may be a small fee to use the trails, there is ample parking.

Availability:  Year-round. Great for cottagers, scuba divers, cross country skiers and snowmobiling.

Check-in:  Saturday at 2:30 PM.
Check-out:  Saturday at 11:00 AM.

Pricing
$975 per week during high-season.
$750 per week during off-season.
$550 per long weekend.
$450 per weekend during high-season.
$350 per weekend during off-season.
$200 damage deposit is required for first time renters.

Allowances Suitable for Families Pet Friendly Not Wheelchair Accessible  

No. 550

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