Welcome to our 'Cedar & Sea Cottage' rental, nestled in the heart of an enchanting cedar forest and just a ten-minute walk from the beach. Immerse yourself in nature and experience the peace and tranquility this unique location offers.
The Space
Our two-story cottage's rustic Scandi charm will make you feel right at home. It's perfect for snuggling up with a good book or sharing a glass of wine with friends. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the essentials for a comfortable stay.
Both bedrooms of this private two storey home feature comfy queen-size beds, ideal for couples, families, or friends. If you need space for a fifth guest, we can set up the Daybed in the living room, which converts from a couch into a cozy bed.
Guest Access
Step into our serene forested yard, where giant cedars loom and sway gently. For an additional fee, we can prepare our magical wood-burning hot tub next to a gentle creek, and 30 meters from our main house. We also have a registered massage therapist on site. Nearby Dorris Lane leads to a beautiful forest path that eventually spills out onto the ocean beach.
Wood Fuelled Hot Tub Experience:
For a fee, and if not in use, we can prepare our wood fuelled Hot Tub for you. The experience is something special, and we're thrilled to offer it to our guests. Our pricing for this unique experience is $150CAD per night, and I want to share a bit more about why it's priced this way.
Preparing the hot tub is a labor of love for us, taking around 5 hours each time. We change the water over with every new guest and take pride in using pristine melt water from our creek, without any harsh chemicals. Instead, to clean, we add just a touch of natural Castile soap, a dash of vinegar, and a whole lot of elbow grease – this ensures a mineral rich, chemical-free soak. Achieving the ideal temperature with our wood stove is also a meticulous and laborious task, consuming four large wheelbarrows of chopped wood to reach the desired warmth. The result is an experience like no other, where you can relax in fresh water to the sound of crackling fire and without any chemical odours.
After each guest's use, we return the water back to the creek, leaving it as pure as when we borrowed it for your enjoyment.
Beyond the hot tub itself, the setting is truly magical. Majestic cedar trees sway gently overhead, and we enhance the ambiance with soft candlelight. Cold beverages can also be arranged. And if you're a fan of cold plunges, steps outside the tub lead down to a refreshing pool in the icy waters of the creek.
As the Hot Tub is essentially an open-air-wood-stove, we are not permitted to operate it when there is a regional fire ban. Fire bans over the last years have started in June and end in October.
We hope this explanation helps you understand how we've arrived at our pricing for this soothing activity. If you'd like to reserve this experience, please let us know. We'd be delighted to prepare this for you.
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HOUSE MANUAL
We hope you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay with us. To make your stay as seamless as possible, we have put together this house manual with some important information about our home and the surrounding area. Please spend a few minutes reading it through.
Towards the end of the manual, you’ll also find our contact information in case you need us during your stay. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Enjoy your time on the beautiful Sunshine Coast!
Best wishes,
Douglas & Kate
CHECK-IN CHECK-OUT:
Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM. If you need to check-in earlier or check-out later, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you.
ACCESS: Lockbox is located near the front entrance on one of the supporting posts of the awning. Passcode is 1530 (please call if you are unfamiliar with Lockboxes 778-822-1120)
WIFI:
The Wi-Fi network is 1530 and the password is cedar&sea
TV: The TV has Netflix
THINGS TO DO:
As you are likely new to the area, you may be looking for something fun and memorable to do while here. I am a local tour operator. My company provides unique day trips that spotlight the passion and creativity of the Sunshine Coast. Some of our more popular tours are Brewery & Distillery Tours, Art Studio Tours and our most popular day-trip is called 'Flights to Flights, Ale & Air Tour' – which is essentially a brewery tour but with a sea plane flight over majestic Sechelt Inlet. Our customers have awarded us 'Five-Star' rating on both Trip advisor and Google reviews. We offer discounted rates to our guests so if this has piqued your interest please let us know. You can find more information on our website here www.sunshinecoastarttours.com
HOUSE RULES:
No smoking on the property
No parties or events
Be respectful of our neighbours by keeping noise levels down after 10PM
Remove your shoes inside the house
DO NOT REARRANGE FURNITURE (with the exception of moving the dining chairs outside, feel free... but please put back when leaving) Also, the back supports on the blue couch are mobile, they can be adjusted to suit your preferences and they can be removed should you want to utilize the day bed as a twin.
Ensure all appliances and lights are turned off before leaving the house
Amenities
Follow all check out instructions (Found in your app)
KITCHEN:
The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator. We provide basic cooking utensils, plates, and cutlery.
Please immediately wash and "HAND DRY" your dishes and wipe up any cooking messes as soon as you are done eating (drying towels are provided)
Give the table, stove and counter a wipe. Vinegar spray and Microsoft cloth under the sink.
Spray the stainless-steel sink with the spray, give it a good scrub and rinse
Dish soap is under the sink as are our scrubbers, etc
Help yourself to oils and spices
Please place all used towels in laundry room. Leave the bedding on the bed we will take care of it.
Garbage: there are replacement garbage bags under the sink. Send us a text and leave the bag outside the entrance to cottage and we will be sure to pick it up.
RECYCLING:
Recycling is next to the refrigerator. Place all recycling in it, we will sort through it later. Please text us if it needs to be emptied
ORGANICS:
Dispose of perishable items: If you've purchased any perishable items during your stay, make sure to dispose of them properly into the compost bag (Brown Bag) in the freezer. We will take care of it once you are gone. PLEASE NO PLASTIC BAGS OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ORGANICS
DOG WASTE
Please place your dog poop, including bio degradable bags, in the green bin outside next to the front entrance. You will see the sing on top of the bin (DOG WASTE) NO GARBAGE OR ORGANICS IN THIS BIN PLEASE
BATHROOMS:
****Septic system – Please DO NOT FLUSH ANYTHING BUT TISSUE PAPER down the toilet as it will flood and you will be responsible for any plumbing / cleaning fees.
Please empty hair from the shower hair catcher into the garbage, every time you shower
Wipe down the shower tiles with the squeegee then give it a nice spray down with the shower
Hang up the bath mat
LAUNDRY:
The washer and dryer are located downstairs. Detergent is provided
You may notice a hum coming from the laundry room, this is our dehumidifier. If you find it affects the peace-and-quiet of your stay, by all means feel free to turn it off or ask us to come over to. We are always just a text away.
PARKING:
There is parking available in front of the Cottage
YARD ACCESS:
We would love for you to utilize the garden area around the creek behind the main house. There are some nice meditative spots including a cement bench near the creeks edge. This is also where your fire pit is located and the Hot Tub.
Do let us know if you would like to have a fire or if you would like purchase the WOOD BURNING HOT TUB EXPERIENCE.
DOGS:
Please pick up after your pup. There is a green bin next to the cottage entrance that you can place your waste into. PLEASE NO ANIMALS ON THE FURNITURE OR IN THE BEDS. IF YOUR DOG SHEDS, PLEASE USE THE VACUUM PRIOR TO LEAVING.
EMERGENCY CONTACT:
In case of an emergency, please contact 911 immediately. For all other concerns, please reach out to us through the APP.
NON EMERGENCY CONTACT:
We hope you have everything you need for the perfect stay.
If you have any questions, you can find information about your stay in your guest app, including local area recommendations.
Otherwise, please feel free to contact us there. We’ll be glad to answer any questions you have!
REVIEWS:
We'd love to hear about your stay, and If you enjoyed your visit, a 5-star review will help other guests find out about our property... and do let us know which local restaurants or sights you liked best! :)
We are always striving for our best, please leave us private feedback if you think there’s anything we can do to improve for our next guests. We’d love to hear from you!
