General
• How
many bedrooms and beds are available?
Each of our
3 new cottages has 2 bedrooms and 3 beds with a pullout in
the living room.
• Are
the cottages located near water?
The Christena, Julia
Raye and Bay View Cottages are practically on the beach.
• What
are the size of the cottages and the property?
The Christena, Julia Raye and Bay View
Cottages are situated on a 90 acre property.
• Do
you use any fertilizers or pesticides
that can harm me or my family?
Having children of our own, we
have always been very conscientious about the application
of harmful chemicals and have not allowed the use of any
non-organic materials anywhere at Reid's Sunset Beach
Cottages. Guests can take comfort that there will be no
threat to their health.
• How
far is the nearest town or city center?
Our own rural seaside community
of River
John is only 5 minutes away. The town of Pictou and the
village of Tatamagouche are 20 minutes away, in opposite
directions on Route 6. Our area's largest town, New
Glasgow, is about 45 minutes east.
• How
far is the grocery store, supply store?
Supplies can
be purchased at the ValueFoods grocery store or two other
corner stores in River John. You will also find a liquor
store, a drug store, pizza shops, gas station and Chinese
restaurant.
• How
does one access the cottages: by road, boat, other?
You will drive to all the cottages
which have ample parking areas at each.
• What
is the "neighbourhood" like: secluded, populated, safe for
children?
The
immediate neighbourhood is a combination of seasonal
cottages, year-round homes and farmland. The Cape John
Peninsula is approximately 8 km long and 2 km wide. The
area is quite peaceful and very friendly.
• Does
cellular phone coverage extend to the area?
Yes.
Weather
• Is
the water warm enough to swim?
Yes,
the water is "the warmest salt water north of the
Carolinas".
• When
are the waters rough?
Rough
water can be experienced in stormy conditions however, that
type of weather pattern is usually limited to the late fall
or early spring seasons.
• When
are mosquitoes and black flies most abundant?
Mosquitoes
are a part of shore life from June through September. Black
flies are usually gone by the end of June.
• Is
it cheaper to rent at other times of the year?
Rates
vary depending on the time of year. Please refer to the Rates
& Specials page for specific details.
• What
clothing should you pack?
You will
be comfortable in jeans or shorts and light tops. A sweater
will be appropriate for the evenings in the spring
and fall but rarely during the summer.
• Do
weather conditions drastically change from morning to
night?
Being
an ocean setting weather can change but it is normally very
comfortable during the season.
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Supplies
• Is
the kitchen equipped with appliances, pots and pans, plates
and cutlery?
Yes,
kitchens come fully equipped with all of the conveniences
needed to provide for a family.
• What
about cooking supplies: salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard?
We stock the
kitchens with salt and pepper plus coffee filters for your
convenience but other food and cooking supplies are the
responsibility of the guest.
• Should
you bring bottled water?
It
is not necessary. Our water is from private wells on the
properties and is regularly tested. Health certificates are
issued for safety and quality.
• What
about linen and towel supplies?
All
bed linens, kitchen towels and bath towels are supplied. Beach
towels and beach blankets are not supplied and are the
responsibility of the guest. Guests are requested not to take
their cottage's bath towels or blankets to the beach.
• Is
there a bathroom or outhouse?
There
is a full 4 piece bathroom in each cottage except Farm House
cottage where you will find two full and one half bath.
• Are
heating, air conditioning, electricity, telephone, TV, VCR
available?
In
the Farm House Cottage there is a forced air furnace,
supplemental baseboard heating in all rooms and a fireplace. There
are ceiling fans in Cape, Christena, Julia Raye and Bayview
Cottages. There
is a telephone (long distance and pay-per-use charges not
included), a TV/VCR with satellite service and a stereo
Radio/Cassette/CD player.
• Is
there a BBQ: propane or charcoal?
Yes,
there is a propane Bar-B-Que at each cottage.
• Is
firewood supplied?
Yes.
• Is
there a washer and dryer or clothesline at the cottage?
Laundromat?
There
is a washing machine and electric dryer in the Farm House
Cottage and a washing machine in the Cape Cottage. There are
also convenient clothes lines at each cottage. There is also a
laundromat in both Pictou and Tatamagouche.
• Are
board games provided for rainy days?
There is a
limited supply but it is wise for the cottager to provide
their own personal entertainment.
• Can
I retrieve my e-mail?
Yes,
dial up internet access is available. There is no extra cost
for this service as long as you can dial either a local or a
toll free access number. We can provide a local access number
for Sympatico customers. For non-Sympatico customers, it may
be possible for you to access your Internet Service Provider
through a toll free number. Check with your ISP before leaving
for Sunset Beach Cottages.
Local
Area
• What
can you do in the area?
There
are a number of activities within a short drive.
Please see Our Area page for information and links to
things to do and see. Contact us and we will gladly
answer any questions you may have.
• Is
there a tourist information centre nearby?
There is
a seasonal information centre in River John and year-round
Provincial centres in Pictou and Amherst. We will also
stock the cottages with all sorts of local and regional
information which you can review on your arrival.
• How
likely are you to see wildlife in the area?
There is
lots of interesting wildlife. We regularly see deer. There
are numerous sea birds including gulls, loons and even
eagles. You will also find many other birds such as
pheasant, woodpeckers, and owls.
• What
is the view like: can you see the sunrise or sunset from
the deck?
The
views from any of the cottages provide great scenes of
John Bay and the Northumberland Strait (it is called
Sunset Beach after all). On the horizon you will see
Prince Edward Island. Both the sunrise and sunset can be
enjoyed from each cottage and, on clear nights the stars
will dazzle you.
• Is
outdoor furniture supplied for the deck?
Yes.
There are chairs plus a picnic table and a gas BBQ at each
cottage for your use.
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Costs
• What
is the rental cost per week?
Rates
are expressed in Canadian Dollars and vary during the
seasons and by cottage. Please see our Rates
& Specials page for details.
• How
is the rate determined (number of guests or flat weekly
rate)?
The 4 cottages' rates are based on four
persons staying. The rate for additional guests is
$10/night.
• What
type of payment is required: credit cards, cheques, money
order?
We
accept cheques, money orders, bank transfers or cash.
Make payable to Sunset Beach Cottages.
• Is
a security deposit required?
Confirmation of a reservation
requires a $200.00 deposit made payable to: Sunset Beach
Cottages, 82 River
John Road, RR# 3, River John, NS B0K 1N0
• What
if I have to cancel my cottage reservation?
Depending
on the length of time you cancel before your arrival
date we shall refund all or part of the rental amount.
Please see our terms and cancellation policy on our Rates
& Specials page.
• Is
there an additional cleaning fee?
No.
The only thing that we ask our guests is please leave the
cottage in an orderly fashion for the comfort of the next
guests.
• Are
there extra costs for the use of the phone?
There
is no charge for local calls. Toll free 800, 866 and 877
numbers can be dialed without charge as well. Long distance
dialing, 1-900 numbers, incoming collect calls and third
party billing is blocked on the line. To make a long
distance call you will be required to call a toll free 1-800
number (which will be supplied) and pay for the call using a
"Calling Card" from your own telephone company. Another
option is for the guest to use a prepaid long distance card
which will again, be accessed through a toll free 1-800
number. Other charges levied by Aliant Telecom for its
pay-per-use features such as directory assistance is a cost
that will be charged to the guest.
Boating
• Is
there boat access directly on the property?
Apart
from launching a small craft like a canoe or kayak, no.
Boaters can launch their own craft at the Cape John wharf
across the road from Cape Cottage.
• Is
there access to a dock for larger boats?
Yes,
at the aforementioned facility.
• What
types of boats are available from Sunset Beach Cottages?
None,
but cottagers are welcome to bring their own.
• Does
a nearby outfitter rent boats?
Yes,
for local use.
• Are
there any watercraft restrictions?
No.
Swimming
• Is
there a beach on the property, is it safe for swimming,
diving.
The
shoreline directly in front of all cottages is a sandy
shoreline, easily accessible and great for long walks. There
are also long sandy beaches at Rushton and Malagash which are
short drives from River John.
• Is
the water shallow or deep?
The
water at the beach is shallow and an easy swim. It is "the
warmest salt water north of the Carolinas".
• Is
the beach safe for novice swimmers and children?
Yes, but of
course for safety, we recommend that you never swim alone.
• Is
swimming equipment supplied: life jackets, floating
mattresses, etc?
No,
these are the responsibility of the cottagers.
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