Cosy Family Cottage 30 Steps from the Beach

Our place is only steps away from the warm sand and gorgeous waters of Crystal Beach. The convenience of the location will make your stay that much more enjoyable. You’ll love our space: high privacy fence, high-end outdoor lounge area, free coffee, wifi, Netflix, and quiet areas to relax. Our place is great for families, solo adventurers, and business travellers. We offer 2 bedrooms and an third pull out couch bed in the living room. The space The space is very comfortable with newly renovated modern interior, brand new laundry, large A/C split unit to keep you cool. Enjoy an ice cream at the ice cream shop that is indirectly attached to the cottage (open only in summer). We offer a fenced in private backyard with a raised gas fire pit with Muskoka chairs and a newly built deck to have dinner outside, as well as a large luxury BBQ. The back yard has a high privacy fence installed for you to enjoy the privacy, this also allows for pets or kids to roam around safely. We also offer two parking spots. So no need to pay for beach parking. Guest access All kitchen amenities are available including coffee maker, toaster, pots, pans, cooking utensils. There is a centrally housed large split A/C unit that will help keep you and your family comfortable after a long day at the beach. There is a BBQ and a outside deck with table and chairs to enjoy your dinner outside. For entertainment on rainy days the cottage includes books, movies, and high speed wifi. There are also several bikes to choose from. A raised propane fueled fire table and chairs to enjoy. We supply fresh bed linens, towels and and free laundry to refresh them if necessary. We offer our guests complimentary Beach Passes for the length of your stay so you can enjoy the beach everyday !! Other things to note The property is part of a larger building that is separate from it, in the front is a small ice-cream that operates. You won't notice it unless you go around the corner for an ice-cream:) Due to by-law restrictions and fire codes, no additional people (except for the registered guests) are allowed (day/night) during your entire stay. NO PARTYING ALLOWED. Breaking the house rules will result in immediate eviction without refund of the payment plus the security deposit. Primary guest should be 25 years and older to book. Please read through the Town's Short Term Renter's COVID-19 rules. I have also provided the link in my policies and rules page. Short-Term Rentals for Renters: As a short-term guest, you are responsible for knowing and abiding by all municipal bylaws during your stay in Fort Erie. Most bylaws are in line with many other municipalities; however, some details of the bylaws may be different. Please take a minute to review the bylaws below as well as reference our FAQs to further better understand our short-term rentals program. A list of registered short-term rental properties is available and is updated regularly. Noise and Nuisance As a short-term rental guest, it is important to be respectful and mindful of surrounding residents. The Town’s noise and nuisance bylaw is used to address complaints from local residents about neighbourhood disruptions such as loud music, shouting, dogs barking or feeding wild animals. There is no specific time when noise is prohibited. Open-air Burning Fort Erie Fire Services regulates an open-air burning bylaw in Fort Erie. Sometimes hot, dry weather will result in a burn ban. During that time, absolutely no open-air burning will be allowed including open-air burning from permit holders. If an open-air burning ban is in place, the Town will promote it on its website and through social media. Waste Collection and Recycling Similar to your hometown, Fort Erie has a regular waste and recycling collection schedule. Please speak to your short-term rental operator for the collection day schedule for your rental property. Alternatively, you can enter the property’s address visit at the Niagara Region’s waste and recycle webpage to find out more information. Property Standards For the safety of our renters, the short-term rentals bylaw enforces the maintenance of both land and buildings within the Town of Fort Erie. In addition to dealing with garbage and debris, the property standards by-law also regulates the condition of buildings, such as structural soundness. If you have concerns about the building's condition, please contact Town Hall and speak to staff directly. Parking Guidelines Parking will be different depending on where you are parking in Town. In many cases, guests will be able to use a driveway; however, some other cases will require guests to use on-street parking or a parking lot. Our parking guidelines may be helpful when traveling to Fort Erie’s many tourist attractions and local businesses. Parking penalties are enforced by the Fort Erie By-law Enforcement and Niagara Regional Police Services under the Town’s parking bylaw. FAQs for Renters Q. Will I have to pay to access Bay Beach (also known as Crystal Beach)? A. Last year, beach passes were sold at the entrances for $5/person and children 10 and under are free. The Town of Fort Erie will be announcing Bay beach reopening plans and beach passes closer to summer. Q. How many people can be in one short-term rental property? A. The rule for the number of guests per short-term rental is subject to the limit of guests established by the approved fire safety plan or fire evacuation plan. Q. Can we put a tent on the property for other guests to stay in? A. No, there is no outside sleeping permitted on the short-term rental property. Q. Are we, as renters, responsible for putting out waste and recycling bins for collection? A. Yes, you will be responsible for putting all garbage and recycle bins out for collection on the correct day. That date should be provided to you by your short-term rental operator. Q. Are we allowed to have a fire on the property? A. Yes, when a temporary ban on open air burning is not in effect, open-air burning is allowed but we highly recommend that renters read up on the Town’s open-air burning by-law to learn the details of the bylaw. Registration Details STR2020-0080