Bruce Peninsula Family Country Escape –Airbnb

Private 3-bedroom main floor BnB with king and queen beds, cozy living space, and breakfast nook. Enjoy sunsets, stargazing, and views of country animals like horses and emus from your private deck. Includes first morning complimentary muffins, coffee, tea. Just 30 minutes to the Grotto and 8 minutes to Lion’s Head. Centrally located near Tobermory and local beaches. A peaceful, family-friendly escape on the beautiful Bruce peninsula. The space 🏡 Welcome to Bruce Peninsula Family Country Escape Relax, reconnect, and explore — a peaceful, family-friendly retreat We want our guests to feel the calm, beauty, and simplicity the Bruce Peninsula offers. Take the pressure off and relax in this quiet main-floor 3-bedroom family suite, centrally located and ideal for families or small groups. This private residential unit is a fully separate space within our home, with its own entrance, bathroom, living room, dining room, and breakfast nook. The entire suite is exclusively for your group (up to 6 registered guests). 🛏️ Inside You’ll Find: • A king bedroom and two queen bedrooms • A harvest dining table with seating for 6 • A breakfast nook with microwave, toaster, coffee maker, Keurig + pods, kettle, dishes, and utensils • A private BBQ with propane provided • A complimentary continental pantry basket for your first morning, including muffins, tea, hot chocolate, and coffee 🌾 Country Views & Peaceful Mornings Look out your front window onto open farmland, where you might see horses, emus, goats, cows, and even birds of prey. A short walk brings you to cornfields, golden canola, or hayfields, while nearby beaches and trails offer unforgettable scenery. 🌅 Explore Local Highlights Enjoy sunrises over Georgian Bay and sunsets over Lake Huron just minutes away. Explore: • The Grotto, Flowerpot Island, and Blue Heron boat tours • Black Creek Beach, Lion’s Head Lookout, and scenic hiking trails • Local markets, family-friendly beaches, and marina paths Perfect for Families Children are welcome and must be added to your booking. This suite is mom-approved — clean, safe, and thoughtfully maintained for families with babies or toddlers. Let the kids enjoy the sprawling lawn while you relax on the deck with a BBQ and a drink under the stars. 🌍 Land Acknowledgement We are located on the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nations, under Treaty 72. We honor the deep history of this land and invite you to become part of its story during your stay. 🧺 Other Notes • All linens, towels, and toilet tissue (septic-safe) are included • No additional charge for bedding • The base rate includes 3 guests, with an additional fee per extra person After a day of adventure, tuck the kids in and enjoy a restful night in your plush king-sized bed. We look forward to welcoming you. Guest access 🔑 Guest Access You’ll have exclusive access to your own private accommodation, shared only with those in your group. This main-floor suite includes: • 3 bedrooms (1 king, 2 queen beds) • A full bathroom • A cozy living room • A large dining room and breakfast nook • A front deck and yard with BBQ and picnic table • Driveway parking for 1 vehicle The entire main floor separate suite is yours to enjoy. The host lives in the lower-level unit of the home, which is fully separate and private from your space. Other things to note 📝 Other Things to Note Enjoy your stay at this peaceful, family-friendly BnB, centrally located on a quiet rural street in the heart of the Bruce Peninsula. You’re just minutes from Lion’s Head, Tobermory, Sauble Beach, and Wiarton. Country views include horses, emus, goats, and golden canola fields. We suggest bringing groceries to make use of the breakfast bar and BBQ for a true country stay. Local highlights include: • Lion’s Head Beach & Lookout (10 min) • Black Creek Provincial Park (7 min) • The Grotto & Cyprus Lake (20 min) • Tobermory & Flowerpot Island tours (30 min) • Lake Huron sunsets (3 min) & Georgian Bay sunrises (10 min) We’re happy to recommend family-friendly trails and less touristy spots if you’re looking for quieter nature escapes! ✔ Taxes are included in your booking price — no extra tax or surprise charges. Just Relax and Enjoy 📌 Please note: check-in details are shared once all required guest information is received, including names, IDs, and a few short booking questions. This helps us follow local bylaws and ensure a smooth stay. 📜 Legal & Listing Guidelines To comply with Airbnb policies, Ontario provincial law, municipal bylaws, and Grey Bruce Health Unit guidelines, we ask that guests follow these rules: ✅ Guest Registration (Required at Booking) • All guests must be added using individual Airbnb accounts • Provide a list of full names and government-issued photo ID for each guest via Airbnb message thread • The booking guest must be 25+ years old 📎 How to share trip details with other guests ✍️ Required Questions (Message at Time of Booking) 1. Purpose of your stay 2. Why this property? 3. Do all guests live together? 4. Airbnb/short-term rental experience 5. Full legal names of guests 6. Are you 25+? 7. IDs uploaded? 8. Have you read and agreed to house rules? 🏠 House Rules & Local Bylaws • No unregistered guests or visitors • Quiet hours after 10 PM • No parties, events, or fireworks • No smoking, vaping, or drug use anywhere on the property (fine: $700 per incident) • No BBQ use on the wooden deck • Check-in: 6–8 PM, Check-out: 10 AM • Early/late check-in/out fee: $75 per half hour • Parking: 1 vehicle • Max occupancy: 6 guests • Queen Room 1: 2 guests • Queen Room 2: 2 guests • King Room: 2 guests • Base rate includes 3 guests; $150 per additional guest (including children) 🔧 Property Notes • No stove/oven due to local BnB bylaws • Appliances provided: BBQ (propane included), microwave, toaster oven, kettle, Keurig, induction burner, rice cooker • All linens, towels, and toilet paper provided • Septic-safe toilet paper must be used • Wash and put away all dishes before check-out • Lost key fee: $75 • Charges will apply for stained linens/mattresses (e.g. fake tan or damage) Be respectful of neighbors and quiet time after 10 PM. There are exterior cameras on the building for your peace of mind. Pease be mindful that we live in a elderly community and the owner of the Airbnb lives in the lower half of the bungalow so we ask for mutual respect. 📷 Security & Safety • Motion-activated exterior cameras for peace of mind • No pets (we have a small, friendly spaniel in the host’s private downstairs suite fully separate from guest space) 🌍 Land Acknowledgement We acknowledge we are located on the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nations, under Treaty 72, and honour the history and care of this land. ⭐ Review Reminder If you enjoyed your stay, we kindly ask for a 5-star review. Airbnb’s rating system is strict — even a 4-star review can negatively impact our ability to remain listed and achieve Superhost status. A 5-star rating means: “I had a great stay and would return!” If anything isn’t right, please let us know during your stay so we can make it right. 📌 Other Things to Note To ensure a safe, respectful, and lawful stay for all guests and our community, we follow Airbnb policies, Ontario provincial law, municipal by-laws, insurance requirements, and Grey Bruce Health Unit guidelines. Please read the following carefully before booking: 🛑 Legal & Identification Requirements 1. Guest Registration • All guests must be listed on the reservation at the time of booking using their own Airbnb account. • Government-issued ID with photo, name, email, and phone number is required for each guest. • Send guest first & last names and a clear photo of each ID through the Airbnb message thread. 📎 How to share your trip with other guests 2. Pre-Arrival Questions (Required) Please answer and return the following: • What is the purpose of your stay? • Why are you interested in this property? • Where are you traveling from? Do all guests live together? • What is your Airbnb or short-term rental experience? • Full legal names of all guests • Is the booking guest at least 25 years old? • Photo ID for each guest (uploaded via message thread) • Confirm that you’ve read and agree to all house rules 🏠 House Rules & Local By-Laws 3. Check-In & Check-Out • Check-in: 6:00–8:00 PM (late/early check-in fee: $75 per 30 minutes) • Check-out: 10:00 AM • One vehicle permitted in the driveway • Check-in time is based on our professional cleaners’ availability. Changes to their schedule will incur a rescheduling fee 4. Guest & Occupancy Limits • King Room: Max 2 guests • Queen Room 1: Max 2 guests • Queen Room 2: Max 2 guests • Whole Apartment (if booked separately): Max 6 guests • $150 per additional guest, including infants and children • No unregistered visitors or overnight guests at any time 5. Age Requirement • Booking guest must be 25+ years old (Airbnb Canada policy) 6. No Smoking or Drugs • Absolutely no smoking, vaping, or drug use (indoors or outdoors) • $700 fee per incident for violating this rule • Our property includes a medically fragile resident, and this policy is enforced without exception. 7. Noise & Behaviour • Quiet hours: After 10:00 PM • No parties, events, fireworks, paper lanterns, or open flames • Do not feed animals on surrounding properties (as per landowner request) 8. Appliance Rules • This is a BnB; no stove or oven allowed • Provided appliances: BBQ (with propane), toaster oven, induction burner, microwave, Keurig, kettle, rice cooker, toaster • Wash all used dishes and return to original place before check-out 9. Bathroom & Septic • Use only provided toilet tissue • Do not flush food, wipes, or non-toilet-safe items 10. Pets & Animals • No pets allowed • The 3-bedroom main-floor suite is completely private and reserved for guests only. The host lives in a separate lower-level unit with a private entrance. There are no shared spaces, and guests enjoy full privacy during their stay. A friendly English Spaniel lives with the host in the separate downstairs unit 11. Security • Exterior security cameras are installed for guest safety (motion-activated) 12. Lost & Damage Fees • Lost key: $100 • Damaged or stained linens, bedding, or mattress covers (including fake tan): Charged at replacement cost Important Note: For guest safety and in compliance with Airbnb policy, we do not accept third-party bookings. The booking guest must be present during the stay and provide valid ID. Please ensure all guests are accurately listed at the time of booking. 🔒 Stay on the Airbnb platform. For your safety and ours, all communication and payments must stay on Airbnb. We will never ask you to message or pay outside the platform. This ensures both parties are protected under Airbnb’s terms and policies. 🌟 Airbnb Reviews & Star Ratings Matter Please help us maintain our ability to host by understanding Airbnb’s 5-star rating system. Here’s how it works: ⭐ Guest Review Guide: • 5 stars – Great stay! Would return. • 4 stars – Several issues that should be corrected. • 3 stars – Major problems. • 2 stars – Should not be listed. • 1 star – Host should be removed. Airbnb views anything less than 5 stars as a sign of serious problems. Hosts who fall below a 4.8 rating can lose Superhost status. Below 4.3, listings may be removed entirely. Even small mistakes are expected, and hosts have the opportunity to address issues during your stay — please communicate! We’re committed to making your visit as enjoyable as possible. ⭐ Guest Review Guide: • 5 stars – Great stay! Would return. • 4 stars – Several issues that should be corrected. • 3 stars – Major problems. • 2 stars – Should not be listed. • 1 star – Host should be removed. Airbnb views anything less than 5 stars as a sign of serious problems. Hosts who fall below a 4.8 rating can lose Superhost status. Below 4.3, listings may be removed entirely. Even small mistakes are expected, and hosts have the opportunity to address issues during your stay — please communicate! We’re committed to making your visit as enjoyable as possible. The following rules reflect Airbnb, Canada and our Ontario Provincial laws, Municipal bi-laws, insurance rules and Grey Bruce Health Unit guidelines: The house rules and Provincial / Municipal laws are in place for all of our safety. The following are Airbnbs rules, Federal, Provincial and Municipal Short Term Accommodation Laws in collaboration with the Grey Bruce Health Unit: 1. At the time of booking : All guests must be added to the reservation using their own Airbnb account- IDs will be crosschecked at time of arrival. All guests must have Gov. issued ID, clear Photo, email and telephone. Please add to the message thread a photo of each registered guest government issued ID at the time of booking. Please see the following link on instructions for adding your guests. https://www.airbnb.com.au/help/article/1175/how-do-i-share-trip-details-with-others 2. Please answer the following questions at time of booking: Once submitted to the host please send to your guests to answer: 1. What is the purpose of your stay? 2. Why are you interested in this property? 3. Where are you traveling from? Do you all live together? 4. What is your experience with Airbnb or short-term rentals? 5. Please list the full legal names of all guests 6. Are you as the booking guest at least 25 years old? 7. Please provide a photo of Government issued ID for all guests to the host on the message thread prior to approval for age verification purposes. 8. Have you read and do you agree to the rules and regulations? 3. If you have symptoms of Covid-19 we kindly ask that you inform us as we have a medically fragile family member. 4. Canada Law and Airbnb rule - An age restriction, has been introduced as a pilot project in Canada to restrict younger Airbnb users from booking entire homes, cottages, condos, apartments etc. The policy was put in place in Canada by Airbnb on February 5, 2020 therefore the booking guest must be at least 25 years old. 5. Local Municipal By-law -Noise violations on the Bruce Peninsula often have by-law and police enforcement involved. -No parties or events. -our Municipality has a No fireworks or Open Flame Fires including paper lanterns bilaw the fines are high seven hundred dollar fee. -Check in window from 6pm to 8pm. Please advise your anticipated arrival time upon booking so I can ensure I'm there to welcome you. -please note this is a bed and breakfast so there is no stove or oven. There is a bbq, toaster oven, kettle, keurig, induction burner, toaster and a rice cooker. -Please be respectful of our neighbours especially after 10pm. -No tents, trailers or mobile homes are allowed. - Limitation on guest # at Travel In Style Queen room 1- 2 people Queen room 2- 2 people King room 3- 2 people 3 Bedroom apartment- Maximum 6 people The base fee is for the first three guests. There is an additional one hundred and fifty dollar extra guest fee including infants and children for each additional guest No unregistered guests may be on the premises or eviction without refund. Check in is between 6pm and 8pm. Check out is 10am. Check in is based on when our cleaning and sanitizing crews complete their work, and that depends on how many short term accommodations they have that day. If we have to request a change to their schedule there is a rescheduling fee applied to the listing. There is a seventy five dollar charge for every half hour before check in and past check out to ensure the fees are covered if there is a request to their change of schedule. Insurance Rules- For liability reasons, guests may not bring any unregistered visitors to the property at any time, for any length of time. Barbecue is not allowed on wood deck nor is smoking. The following Rules are our house rules: For consideration to all guests it’s important that we remind our guests of the house rules.: We have included these house rules for the safety and enjoyment of our guests, and please also remember, we do live on the premises and appreciate your consideration: 1. Please be considerate of the community and other guests regarding the noise level -especially after 10pm. Please DO NOT feed the neighbours birds or other farm animals they are for viewing only. The owners have specifically asked this rule be added. Thank you for your consideration! 2. ALL regular weekends book from Friday until Sunday. Long weekends including Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday and Labour Day and Thanksgiving weekends book from Friday until Monday. We will send you a change request to include all dates in the weekend so you will have the entire weekend for you and your guests. We kindly ask that any changes to your reservation, including rescheduling or date adjustments, be made before the cancellation window closes. As we follow Airbnb’s Strict cancellation policy, we’re unfortunately unable to accommodate changes once the cancellation period has begun 5. No smoking cigarettes/marijuana or have any illegal drugs or vaping on property! (Apparently I also have to add - guests doing illegal drugs of any form is also prohibited and will result in forfeiting the reservation without reimbursement) 6. Parking in the driveway only 1 vehicle 7. Please lock the house when you leave and at night- this is for your safety! Turn off lights when out of the property. 8. No pets - We have a small friendly English Spaniel that lives in the downstairs apartment with the host separate from guests 9. Bathroom rules: Please be mindful that we have a septic system. Please use only the toilet tissue provided. Please do not flush any food or items down the toilet. 10. Kitchen Area- please note: this is a BnB and in our Municipality we are not allowed to have a stove/oven. There is a propane Bbq includes propane to cook on. There is a microwave, a induction single burner, toaster oven, rice cooker,toaster, tea kettle and keurig. You will find plates, bowls, cups, silverware, etc. in the breakfast nook area. There are complimentary muffins and coffee pods/tea bags to help start your day! Please be mindful to wash your dishes and tidy the kitchen and put away all dishes you use before check out. 11.Lost key fee- one hundred dollars 12. All Stained mattress cover etc. An applicable replacement Charge will be applied to your Airbnb account. (including fake tans and all stains) 13. Our neighbourhood is very safe. For extra peace of mind Travel in Style has exterior security cameras located on the building which are activated by Motion and detect active recordings. How to Leave an Airbnb Review Introduction Suppose you just stayed at an Airbnb. It was clean, reasonably priced, the listing was accurate, and the host communicated well. But it didn’t blow you away. When you leave your review, how many stars do you give? 3? Maybe 4? You might think that 3-stars means a place is average, and 4 stars is a good rating. 5-star reviews are reserved only for the most luxurious, above-and-beyond experiences. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Airbnb holds hosts to a strict 5-star-or-bust expectation. They take any review that is less than 5-stars to indicate that there are major problems with a property or host. In fact, if a host’s account average drops below a 4.8-star rating, then they lose their Superhost status. On top of that, Airbnb could permanently remove a listing if the average drops below a 4.3-star rating! Because of this, receiving a 4-star review is very damaging to a host. Obviously if someone deserves a 4-stars or lower, review them accordingly. But it’s good to keep in mind what consequences a 4-star review can have for hosts. A 5-star Airbnb rating indicates a great stay—not necessarily a perfect stay. Here’s a general guide to help with your Airbnb reviewing: Guest Rating Guide: 5-star: Nobody is perfect, but I enjoyed my stay! 4-star: There are several issues that need to be corrected. 3-star: There are major problems. 2-star: This listing should be removed. 1-star: Ban these hosts for life. But what specifically should guests be considering in their reviews? Airbnb indicates that the following five things are sufficient for a 5-star review: Cleanliness: Every room that guests can access is clean, there’s no dust or mold on surfaces or floors, linens are clean, and trash is clear from previous guests. Essential amenities: hosts provide toilet paper, soap, linens, and 1 towel & 1 pillow per person. Accurate listing details: Address and bed/bath details accurate, photos are up to date, and amenities from listing are available and functional. Easy check-in: Check-in process is clear and simple. . Proactive communication: Host is available to the guest during their stay. Within these categories, the bar is low enough to allow for small mistakes. No host is prefect. And if there are problems, there is also room for the host to correct things during the guests’ stay. For example, suppose the internet goes out unexpectedly, for reasons beyond the host’s control. The host calls the internet company immediately. Even if it takes a few hours for things to be fully fixed, the host should not get a lower review, due to their concern and effort. Along similar lines, hosts should not be given a lower rating for things such as: location isn’t near enough to a grocery store, a bug got into the house, dust on the lamp shade, small stains on the clean towels, neighbors that look scary, a power outage, or even a malfunctioning door lock. What Airbnb Reviews Are Not Rating systems are a common part of our lives. To help further clarify the Airbnb review system, it will be helpful to see how Airbnb contrasts with other common rating systems. Airbnbs Ratings are not Hotel Ratings: Similar to Airbnbs, hotels are rated with stars, on a scale from 1–5. A 1-star hotel is the cheapest, dirtiest, place to stay that gets the job done. A 5-star hotel is a rare high-end luxury hotel that you can only find in the finest locations of the best cities. While these rating systems might seem similar, this is actually a totally different rating system than what Airbnb uses. An Airbnb listing should NOT be rated lower than 5 stars because it does not measure up to a 5-star hotel. To use an analogy, you don’t go 100mph on a highway in Canada just because the sign says “100.” Both are numbers on signs on the side of the road, but one is measured in kilometers, and the other in miles. Airbnbs Ratings are Reviews: What about reviews? It is normal to look at a review for a business that has 4.5–4.8 stars and think it is a very good rating. However, Airbnb holds hosts to a much higher standard. In fact, host are held to near perfection, with severe repercussions. If a host drops below 4.8 stars, they will lose Superhost status. Losing Superhost often causes a host to lose money, limits their customer service/support from Airbnb, and their listings are removed from valuable search filters. Worse yet, if an Airbnb host drops below a 4.3 rating (which is seen as a serviceable rating), that hosts could have their listing suspended and removed from Airbnb. Airbnb punishes anything but perfection.