Maximum Occupancy: As per Muskoka Regulations: 2 per bedroom X 4 "official bedrooms" = 8 maximum at any one time which includes guests (ie, 6 renters + 2 day guests is the maximum  OR   with 8 renters, no guests are permitted, even if just for the day)
Rationale: This is a community of cottages and homes and Cedar Rail Owners have requested this occupancy maximum.

Special Note: Because the Cedar Rail Resort Owners wish to retain the quiet, peaceful ambiance of the lands, the renters must abide by some basic conditions     eg. Prefered family rentals only adult, employed, mature singles, please.

High Season : Including the last week in June and including the first week in September. This usually would include both July and August and would not exceed sixteen weeks.
Mid Season: May and June, excluding the last week in June; from the 2nd week in September to and including the last week in October; March Break; Christmas Holidays, not to exceed 8 weeks in the spring nor in the fall
Low Season: November through to April, a period of 6 months (excluding the March Break and Christmas Holidays - exceptions - call to check).  Multiple weeks.
Also - multiple months will take precedence over monthly, weekly or lessor times

NOTE: The damage/cleanup fee of $300.00 to $400.00 does not change per season but is constant.( See first chart)
This is returned based on the condition of the cottage and its contents after use. 
Month: Equals 30 days, not based on Calendar alone. eg. 30 days vs Month of May

See the Guidelines/Rules of our Birch Rental Agreement by clicking here.

First come, first served - Unless deposits are submitted and deposited, weeks are open to all.

Period	Security Deposit to hold confirmed dates ( non-refundable if 50% 1st payment date is passed  and notice of cancellation is then given )	Rent - Lenssen's Birch Cottage (2200 sq. ft. ) and damage/cleaning deposit refundable with all in order at end of rental	Cancellation Charge  ( if cancellation is 90 days prior to reserved dates )
One week - High	$600.00	$2000.00  with $300.00 refundable damage/cleaning deposit during any rental time.	$400.00.
4 weeks - High	$1000.00	$ 7850.00 with $400.00 damage/cleaning deposit	$600.00
1 week - Mid	$400.00	$ 1000.00 with $300.00 damage/cleaning deposit	$300.00
4 weeks - Mid	$600.00	$2400.00 with $400.00 damage/cleaning deposit	$400.00
1 week - Low See below*** 1 weekend - Low	$100.00 $ 50.00	See Below*** with damage/cleaning deposit	$200.00 $100.00
4 weeks - Low	$400.00	$ 1600.00 with $400.00 damage/cleaning deposit incl. pro-rated utility costs (fuel/electricity/TV)	$400.00

1. Security/cleaning Deposit as in above chart with contract ( contract will be mailed with receipt for security deposit ).
2. Balance up to 50 % due 60 days prior to selected date.
3. Balance owing 30 days prior to rental start date.
4. We will be asking for a damage/cleaning deposit of $300.00 to $400.00 cheque that may be refunded based on condition of the cottage and contents after use. A charge of $50.00 per hour for cleaning will be charged if the cottage is excessively in need of cleaning (eg. Guidelines for cleaning not attended to).
Careful photo and documented inventory has been taken. All items located in and around the "Birch" are the property of the owners. Cost to replace the item lost/stolen/damaged will be considered.
5. Weekly or higher check in time: 2 pm Saturday .   Please do NOT come earlier. We require a 4 hour time to clean and sanitize properly.
6. Weekly or higher check out: 10 am Saturday  ie, 1 week = 7 days and 7 nights! ( unless otherwise agreed to ). Please depart on time to allow us access to thoroughly clean.
Reminder of Rental Conditions (Guidelines/Rules): 8 people AT ANY TIME of one family because of weeping tile and tank capacity; no smoking inside; garbage to be removed; general sweep/wipe clean; request furniture not be moved; dishes done and stored; linens removed; general clean up/vaccuuming expected.  

 2007Comparison Prices: ( on Lake Rosseau )

* Nearby Quality Cottage with modern conveniences, no boats, community shared setting with tennis and beach - $5,000 to $ 3,500 per 6 night week
*200+ Lake front; shallow sand/rock shore; main and guest cottage; no water craft; max. 8-10 over night - $3500/wk
*Viceroy; multiple deck; 4' depth a dock; 1800 sq. ft; 3 bdrm, 2 bath; max. 6 over night, 8 any time; $3200/wk
*Older 3 season cottage, 1 ½ story; 220' mixed shoreline; 3 bdrm; 1 bath; 1600 sq.ft; 6 O/N, 8 anytime; $1800/wk with $400 dep.
*Older 3 season cottage, 1 ½ story; 1500 sq. ft; 4 bdrm, 1 bath; screened porch; 100' deep water frontage - $1550/wk
* 650 Sq. ft 3 season log cabin on wide beach; 3 bdrm, 1 bath; playground; busy waterfront - $1500.00/wk
* Island cottages requiring boat access - varies from $2,400 - 5,000 / week.

* Nearby Resorts: Basic Package - $ 200 pp/night = $2400 ( continental package ) approx. for 2 persons for 6 evenings ( no children ). This would be your typical 1 room and communal bathroom, lounge and dining. 
A Family of 4 quality Resort 5 day week package may average $7000.00 per week. Extra costs may be skiing/golf/tennis/children programs.