Clifton House - Waterfront Family home in PEC

Summary:
Welcome to Clifton House!

The Space:
Clifton House is a large private estate located on the shores of Lake Ontario, only minutes from the County Cider Company and a number of well-established vineyards. Nestled into 9 acres of wooded surroundings, the main house sits along a small bluff above 1000 feet of pebble beach on the site of a former boys' camp. A fully functioning smaller cabin lies nearby, next to a large meadow. The property offers exceptional 180-degree views of Lake Ontario and a large dock for swimming and water sports.

Waupoos and neighbouring Cressy are renowned havens for cyclists and wine enthusiasts, including Del-Gatto Estates Winery, Cape Vineyards and Waupoos Estates Winery in addition to the County Cider Company and Fifth Town Cheese. Sandbanks Provincial Park can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (two family beach passes included), as can many other lesser-known swimming locales (Little Bluff, Point Traverse). Waupoos Marina can be reached by car in about 5 minutes.

Clifton House has been enjoyed as a summer vacation home by the owner's family for many years and is a cottage-style, split-level house with an extended, 45’ x 30’ rear deck, ample outdoor dining and screened-in gazebo, all overlooking the lake.The lower level has a large recreational room, TV with Roku/Netflix and a bar area with walkout French doors to the water. There is central air conditioning and WiFi in the main house.

The renovated cabin with a King size bedroom, bathroom and small kitchen is a short walk away and includes a new air conditioned/heating unit. Guests using the cabin will share the kitchen in the main house as the cabin only has a bar fridge.

In 2021, the large dock on the lake was extended to 60 feet in length (x 8 feet wide) with a side ramp, allowing all guests comfortable access to the water.

This home is fully licensed as per Prince Edward County STA bylaws. #ST-2019-0048
The bylaw stipulates the maximum capacity of the property is 10 people.

Guest Access:
The Entire Home

The Neighborhood:
Prince Edward County is a very special place. You may find yourself here one weekend, falling in love and moving permanently, a large number of people have. Affectionately known as "The County" the area is comprised of small villages and hamlets scattered amongst farm fields and quaint shops. Located in Lake Ontario you will fall in love with the people, the food, nature, and art. The area hosts 3 provincial parks and over 800km of shoreline.

Getting Around:
Visiting Prince Edward County does require your own vehicle. There is no public transit or Uber in The County, although we do have a number of taxi companies and car for hire services.

Other Things to Note:
Check in/Out Times

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 10:00 AM

Payment

Rental Deposit to Secure Booking: $500
Damage Deposit: $1500 - preauthorized, hold on a credit card, not charged unless there is damage to the property

Rental Conditions

Smoke Free: Yes, no vaping or recreational drugs permitted
Children Allowed: Yes
Dogs Allowed: $100 for up to 2 dogs per stay.  You will be asked for the weight and breed of the dog.
Maximum Occupancy: 10 guests and 4 children (age 9 and under)

This home is fully licensed as per Prince Edward County STA bylaws.

Important Info about Wifi

Clifton House has internet speeds of 350GB transfer/m, up to 10Mbps download, which should be good for Netflix, WhatsApp calls, internet browsing and Zoom etc. It is recommended that guests use their Netflix on standard definition rather than high definition if the image buffers. Keep in mind internet in the County is not as fast as in urban areas and when many users are active it can slow down speeds.

Waterfront Description

Watershoes recommended upon entry as there are rocks/sand for about 20 feet until it becomes sandy. The entry is slow and gradual.

Special Notes

Bedrooms on lower level have no windows, but have central air/ central heat. For your comfort downstairs make sure the dehumidifier and air conditioning (in summer) are on.
The lower level has a ping pong table, TV and bar area and walks out to the waterfront.
Besides the Main House and there are other cabins which are not to be entered for safety reasons.
The firepit for guest use is by the water on the beach (please call in each fire to the # on the burn permit each time)
This property has an historic cemetary outside the property as you enter.

Close To


Travel time to Sandbanks: 40 minutes
3 minute drive to County Cider & several local wineries 
20 minute drive to Picton 
25 minute drive to Little Bluff Conservation area 
30 minute drive to Long Point for the conservation area or Owl Observatory
5 Minutes to Waupoos Marina

A rental agreement with Places in PEC is required to be signed, it is an e-signature document that will be sent though the booking channel, please check your spam folder. Once returned your booking is 100% confirmed. This is requires as we are a member of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario and we do not own the property we manage it on behalf of the owners.

Interaction with Guests:
Here at Places in PEC we understand what it takes to have a great vacation and to create lasting memories. We make it our business to find a vacation property that meets all of your needs and goes above and beyond your expectations. By providing a variety of vacation properties we can ensure that your vacation is a success no matter where you decide to stay. A rental agreement is required to be signed and returned within 48 hours of booking. The agreement is required as we manage the properties and do not own them. We are a member of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario and it is a requirement by them and the insurance.