Welcome to BrightSky Getaway located on Sheba’s Island in beautiful Prince Edward County!
Starlink internet now in place!!! goodbye old cellular data, hello satellite speeds
This renovated and home overlooks West Lake, and is only a few minutes away from the famous Sandbanks beaches. Two hours, twenty minutes from Toronto, 3 hours twenty minutes from Ottawa.
Occupancy - Please note that the regulations allow for " two (2) persons per licensed guest room may additionally include one (1) child under the age of ten (10) per room". This means you can have up to 12 guests, so long as only 8 adults and the rest are youngsters under the age of 10.
By car you are only 5 minutes away from Dunes Beach, and less than 10 minutes away to Outlet Beach. The house is perfectly situated to allow you to explore and experience everything the County has to offer, and there is something for everyone; beaches, ice cream shops, a waterpark, hiking and biking trails, boating, galleries, award winning wineries, restaurants, local produce markets and antiques, and music, art and theatre festivals throughout the season, and so much more! There is a public boat launch minutes away. You can be in the quaint village of Bloomfield in less than 10 minutes, and Picton in 15 minutes.
This roomy but cozy home is situated back well from a quiet road that circles the homes on Sheba’s Island, which is actually a peninsula connected to the mainland by a short causeway.
The views of the lake and marsh from the large deck are serene and breathtaking, and the soft breezes and relaxing environment allow for hours of bird watching, basking, or al fresco dining.
Steps take you down from the back of the house to the water’s edge, colorfully decorated with lily pads and majestic bull rushes. Here you can sit or play by the water, fish, sip a glass of wine, gather around a bonfire, and watch for and listen to the sounds of birds, ducks, loons and even swans.
The spacious front lawn boasts gorgeous perennial gardens, large trees and well placed garden benches and chairs provide nooks and niches for reading, having a cup of coffee or glass of wine and quiet conversations. Children and adults alike will enjoy playing in the large grassy area.
The home comfortably sleeps 8 persons, features four bedrooms + downstairs living room with sofa bed (5 private sleeping areas), three bathrooms, and offers two full levels of living space with numerous amenities. The bright, large main floor features a two piece powder room, hardwood floors, French Doors, and a gas fireplace to provide additional ambiance on cool evenings. You will enjoy the sunny, modern, fully equipped eat-in kitchen with skylights and a breakfast area. The adjacent dining room area has a large table and chairs that comfortably seats
Above the fireplace in the living room is a 46 inch smart television. The walk out to the deck from both the kitchen and the living room overlook the water, and there are stairs leading from the deck down to the back yard area. The spacious new wood deck has a gas BBQ and patio table, sun umbrella and 8 chairs, perfect for dining and lounging.
There are three bedrooms on the main floor and a full bathroom with bathtub and shower. The Master bedroom has a King size bed, the other two bedrooms upstairs each have a Queen size bed. Each bedroom in the house could also accommodate a portable baby crib or play yard.
The lower level offers a fourth bedroom with TV, bunk beds and a trundle bed, a bathroom with a shower, a laundry room with LG washer and dryer for your use, a den/living room with a wet bar. The downstairs den has a day bed that opens into a queen to sleep two more persons in a private area. There is a 36 inch TV and a walk out brings you onto the patio.
Safety - for the safety of guests as well as the property, there are two (2) external video cameras located in front (1) and in the back (1 as well). These cameras are clearly visible, white in color and about 7 inches high. The front one is above the left side of the front of the house (when facing it) and covers the driveway and grounds while the rear one is right above the rear patio door, and covers the rear grounds. There are NO cameras inside the house whatsoever.
Amenities: Internet, WIFI, two TVs, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, A/C, natural gas heating, Gas fireplace, natural gas BBQ & utensils. You will enjoy the modern fully equipped kitchen that includes a refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and gas top stove and oven. You will also find for your use tableware for 12 (dishes, glasses, wine glasses) bowls, pots and pans, frying pans, bowls, trays, a blender, kettle, coffee maker, toaster and every utensil you may need to prepare and enjoy delicious meals. Two kayaks for your enjoyment, a single and tandem.
An important note - parking on the front lawn is not allowable under any circumstances. There is expensive irrigation and septic infrastructure under the lawn, and it is only suitable for recreation such as sitting, playing etc. Any driving of vehicles on the lawn, as well as any parking on it will result in a minimum immediate $2,000 fine, pending additional assessment of damage.
The swing set must be used with an adult present and only by little kids, at low heights. The set is bolted to the ground as best we can, but the earth shifts with weather. Please use carefully!!
Please note that Bright Sky is non-smoking inside. You may smoke outside but are not to leave any cigarette remains on the property. Additional cleanup charges will be levied for any cigarette remains. Any smoking indoors will void the security deposit immediately.
Free, unlimited wifi. We use the top provider available, and while the internet is high speed, there may be a drop in speed during peak hours.
In low season you may be able to checkin early and out late for no extra charge . Please ask the host, we are happy to accommodate whenever possible.
We ask that you checkout before or precisely at the designated time of 11am, unless I have explicitly written to advise otherwise. Cleaning this home takes hours and any delay in entry by the cleaning team will incur a surcharge of 200 Dollars.
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Improper garbage handling by guests will result in charges of 200 dollars minimum. Garbage is to be sealed in bags, bins and the shed.
Simon