About
Welcome to By-the-Bay Cottages!
Located and operating for over 20 years in the beautiful, peaceful, pristine area of South Marysburgh, Prince Edward County (12 km south east of Picton, Ontario).
Drive past beautiful historic farms, with grazing sheep, horses and goats, 200 year old stone walls, organic vegetable, honey and egg stands to reach 78 Wilolea Lane. Our cottages face directly on to Smiths Bay.
Our COTTAGES
With complete comfort and relaxation in mind. We offer three large, clean, open concept cottages, all facing directly on the waterfront, privacy between each cottage, mature trees and cedar hedges), updated furnishings, living, dining and kitchen areas. Perfect setting to rent your own cottage, or arrange a family/friend reunion when renting all three.
Each cottage features 3 bedroom / 1 bathroom.
prince edward county
There is so much to do in "The County". Come and explore over 600 miles of shoreline and discover Ontario’s best kept secret!
or
Just simply relax at your cottage, daydreaming by glistening clear waters, under “The County” sun!
Cottages
cottages include
- Large, comfortably furnished living, dining and kitchen areas
- Fully equipped kitchen …including refrigerator, stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, pots, pans, cutlery
- 3 good size bedrooms, all with pillows, pillow covers, mattress pad covers and lightweight “summer comforters”
- Sandbanks Pass
- Free WiFi
- See virtual photo tour of cottages below ...
- Bayside Retreat Cottage 1 (#78B) - 1 Queen, 1 Double & 2 Singles
- Waupoos View Cottage 2 (#78C) - 1 Queen, 1 Double & 2 Singles
- County Comfort Cottage 3 (#78D)- 1 Queen, 2 Doubles
- 4 piece bathroom
- Electric heat
- Ceiling fan
- Colour TV with DVD Player, Radio with CD player
- Large deck attached to front of each cottage, facing waterfront, with patio table and chairs
- Weber Gas BBQ - propane tank, propane supplied
- Picnic table and 6 Adirondack style chairs
- Private campfire area for each cottage overlooking waterfront
- Two parking spaces per cottage
- PET friendly and welcome. Maximum of 2, for a small fee
shared guest facilities
Basketball, Swings, Dock (you may tie up your own boat, no extra charge)
you provide
Linens, sheets, blankets, towels and beach towels, as well as soaps, paper and plastic products
2024 Rates
May 10th to June 28th, $350.00 per night (minimum stay 2 nights)
June 28th to Sept 1st, $2450.00 per week, weekly bookings only (Saturday to Saturday)
Sept 1st to Oct 14th, $350.00 per night (minimum stay 2 nights)
Pet Fee $10.00 per night, MAX 2 pets, dogs and cats only
- Please Note: HST 13%, MAT TAX, 4%
- OPEN May - October
- During the months of JULY and AUGUST we only accept weekly bookings from Saturday to Saturday
Cleaning Fee: Included in the above rates for our returning cottagers who book directly with us.
*Book early for summer months to secure your preferred week
Important! Prince Edward County has implemented a new 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax on all short term accommodations less than 30 nights effective February 1st 2021
house keeping notes
Check-in 3pm and Check-out 10 am
Maximum of 6 guests per cottage
Please NO camping, tents or trailers
In order to secure your reservation a $500 deposit per unit/per week is required to hold the cottage and is payable by January 15th. If we have not heard from you by then the cottages will be offered to customers on our waiting list and then to VRBO. The balance of all rentals is due one month before your arrival.
Pets: Maximum two dogs or two cats per cottage. Dogs must be on leash when outside. Owners must clean up after their pets. Pets are NOT allowed on furniture.
Gallery
around the property
