Contact, Reservation and Payment Information, Vacation Rental

Cottage Renal, Contact, Reservation, and Payment Information
ALL guests require a deposit of 30% of the pre-tax cottage rental fee to confirm the booking. Additional expenses incurred during the stay, including charges due to property damage/ excessive mess, are to be paid in full upon departure. Personal cheques are accepted for deposit only. Payments can be made by cash in Canadian Funds, Visa, Master Card, Interac, or e-transfer.
 

13% HST applies to all prices as outlined on our Pricing Information page unless the stay exceeds 30 consecutive nights.
 

Vacation Rental Cancellation and Refund Policy
 

More than 30 days’ notice: Entire deposit will be refunded
 

Between 30 days and 14 days’ notice: There will be a charge of one night’s stay (as per the price list)
 

We will keep the 30% deposit if the reservation is cancelled within 13 days before the scheduled vacation date, but we will allow you to use half of that amount (15% of the full stay) towards another booking in the same calendar year.
 

Important General Information
Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. on the day of arrival, and check-out time is 10:00 a.m. on the day of departure.
 

Smoking and vaping are not permitted in the cabins. Please do not leave cigarette butts on the ground, dock, or in the boats.
 

The cottages are thoroughly cleaned between guests. ALL bed linen is washed after every rental. We ask that you keep the cottage as clean as possible, i.e. clean up spills etc. Make sure dishes are clean, DRY, and put away. If sharing dishes between cabins, please return them to the proper cottage. An additional minimum fee of 50.00 will be charged for any cabin left excessively dirty.
 

Included free: one dock slip either for your boat or your Boat Rental for the duration of your stay, use of boat launch, and on-site parking spot for your boat trailer (in clearing on the North side of the lot). Because parking space is limited, any second guest vehicle or day visitor vehicle will be subject to a $5.00 daily parking fee.
 

The property is just under 3 acres, with the owners’ residence, 2 seasonal and 2 year-round rental cottages, an extensive dock, and a boat launch on the premises.
 

What to Bring
The cabins all have a full kitchen, full bathroom, 2 or 3 bedrooms, and a living room.
 

The following are included:
all bed linen and kitchen towels
dish soap, dish sponge, sos, spray kitchen cleaner, paper towels, toilet paper and coffee filters
barbeque with propane (Propane tanks must remain attached to the BBQ and BBQ’s are not to be moved.)
microwave, toaster, coffee maker, kettle
smart tv connected to the internet to stream entertainment from free apps as well as any online subscription you have  (no cable – BYO DVD player/ game console)
all pots, pans dishes and utensils
copy of the current fishing regulations (to remain in the cabin)
we sell gas for guest boats and mixed fuel for camp boats
 

You will need to bring:
swimming, showering and hand towels
hand soap/ shower soap, shampoo, conditioner etc.
drinking water

Fishing Rods for the French River Fishing

Cottage and Boat Rental Policy
Customers are responsible for any and all loss and/or damage to rented property and/or equipment. Payment will be collected prior to guest’s departure by cash, Visa, Master Card or e-transfer.
 

An operators card is required for boat rental
Children’s life vests are to be provided by renter
No more than 4 to a boat
Renters are responsible for all lost or damaged equipment
A valid credit card is need for deposit over and above the cottage rental deposit
Operator is obligated to follow the rules of the waterway. Boats are not equipped with lights and cannot be operated after dark.
 

Visitor Policy
We market ourselves as a small, quiet camp, where the property, beach, etc. are shared by a predictable number of cottage guests. Your cottage has a maximum capacity of 6 people for a 3 bedroom, and 4 people for a 2 bedroom. We want your stay to be an enjoyable, memorable one, and understand that you may like to host an occasional day visitor from another camp, or who may be passing through the area during your stay. All guests are responsible for their visitors registering with the office, with advance notice appreciated. Visitors must vacate the property by 11:00pm. Because parking space is limited, any second guest vehicle or visitor vehicle will be subject to a $5.00 daily parking fee.
 

Pets
We regret that we do not accept pets. There is a boarding facility in the area. Please do an internet search for a kennel in the area. We recommend searching areas on your travel route, so your animal’s accommodation will be taken care of prior to arrival.
 

Area Amenities
Due to the highway 4-laning, we do not have a gas station in Alban. We recommend fueling up just south of Key River (Gen 7) left side of the road while heading north 69. The nearest gas station our location is in Noelville, approximately 15 minutes East of us. The Esso gas station also has a fine selection of fishing tackle and gift items. There is also a laundromat, church, Home Hardware, restaurant, LCBO, Beer Store and Pharmacy in Noelville.
Alban has a bank, LCBO, hardware store, Church, and small grocery/ variety store.
The snowmobile trail runs on the river directly in front of our property.
 

Contact Us
I’ll send you an email when we receive your deposit. Please do not hesitate to call or email me with any questions.
 

We’re looking forward to meeting you or seeing you again!
 

 ***Please note that our French River, Alban, address has changed as of 2020***

Sherri & Willy Schneider

Castaway Cottages

705 857 5352

info@castawaycottages.ca

308B Dry Pine Bay Rd. 

Alban, On P0M1A0