Stay In Sarnia - Souterrain Apartment Downtown Sarnia in Heritage Mansion (built 1906 by former Sarnia mayor Milne) - LICENSED SHORT-TERM RENTALS OFFERS:
2 large guest bedrooms, 2 beds, sleeps up to max 4 guests. Convenient location in downtown Sarnia near waterfront.

Plus: Fully equipped kitchen, living-room, dining-room. Fast WiFi. Free on-site parking for 1-2 vehicles. All in a clean and brand-new up-to-code renovated historic homestead. Fully inspected and licensed.

Everything that Sarnia has to offer within WALKING distance: 5 min walk to waterfront, 10 min walk to downtown.

Located in a quiet and family friendly neighbourhood close to parks & waterfront. Walking distance to downtown, Centennial Park & water-front, Bluewater Health hospital, St. Joseph's Hospice, Churches, restaurants, McDonald's, convenient store, etc.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Make sure all guests read the whole listing before booking and our House Manual, available after booking. We're happy to help with any questions.

☆NO PARTIES/EVENTS ~ We are not a "party house"! We do not tolerate any loud noise, large groups or additional visitors. All visitors' names and phone numbers must be submitted in advance. NOTE: Violation of this rule can result in immediate eviction and/or additional charges. All entrances are under video surveillance.
WARNING: In addition to immediate eviction, you will be charged $90 per non-registered guests who were on the property.

NOTE: We live in the same house upstairs and we verify compliance of all our house rules, especially quiet hours after 10pm (22:00h).

--RULES--
☆ NO LOUD NOISE: No loud noise must be heard by neighbors after 10pm (22:00h).
☆ IMPORTANT NOTE: If a noise complaint is lodged from neighbours, police and/or by-law officers this can result in immediate eviction without refund, warning and/or additional charges may apply.

☆ PETS ~ No pets allowed. No domestic/feral/wild animals allowed. NOTE: Violation of this rule can result in immediate eviction and/or additional charges. All entrances are under video surveillance.

* Alcohol - Please enjoy in moderation. No drunken behavior, which may be too loud or lead to additional cleaning or repair charges.
Not allowed - No glitter, confetti, etc. or additional cleaning costs may apply.

--YOUR STAY--
* CHECK-IN & OUT ~ Check-in is after 4pm (16:00h), check-out is before 11am (11:00h). If you want to check in/out earlier/later please inquire when placing your reservation or ASAP. There may be an additional charge for early/late check-in/check-out. No last minute middle of the night bookings, please.

* PARKING ~ Free on site (1 - 2 vehicles depending on size, i.e. truck vs. compact car). Additional overnight street parking is allowed from April 1st to October 31st. NOTE: Please only park on designated spot. If more parking is need please talk to us.

* CHILDREN ~ Children of all ages are welcome. We have some basics, incl. pack-n-play. Be mindful that the house is not "child-proofed" and there are items (games, books, etc.) within reach. Prior to checkout please put everything back as found. We have some plastic dinnerware and plastic glasses. Please let us know what needs you have and we will try our best to accommodate.

Commercial Event: - Standard Rate x 2. Please enquire and provide details.

* SAFETY ~ We are in a safe area of the city. For your protection, all entrances have recorded 4K video surveillance 24/7.

INTERNET: up to 1000 Mbps down & 1000 Mbps up. WiFi throughout the apartment.

--HOUSE DESCRIPTION--

MASTER BEDROOM ~ large closet ~ California King size bed ~ large window
Beds: sleeps 2

SECOND BEDROOM ~ window ~ Queen size bed with storage ~ window
Bed: sleeps 2

BATHROOM ~ vanity, toilet, bath tub/shower. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash provided.

LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN/DINING ROOM ☆ Brand new air conditioner that cools the whole apartment ☆
LIVING ROOM ~ couches, historic yellow and red exposed brick wall ~ largest room
KITCHEN ~ well-stocked + coffee & tea station ~ lots of counter space, all appliances. Cold water in kitchen tap is filtered (no chlorine taste!). Food: help yourself to all unmarked foods, including staples, baking ingredients, spices, canned food, etc.
DINING ROOM ~ Table: high chair table seats up to 4

ENTRACE ~ shared entrace and stairwell - your apartment is down a short flight of stairs on the right. Straight ahead is the laundry area. Left is another unit

LAUNDRY (shared) ~ Located in basement. Appliances: Free to use the high efficiency front-loading washing machine & dryer. Detergent provided. Ask us for instructions how to use them

OUTSIDE
*** 🚫 KEEP IN MIND that quiet hours start at 10pm (22:00h) and we do not tolerate loud behaviour outside 🚫 ***

Frequently asked questions (FAQs):

Q: How far is the beach away from your rental?
A: The best beach in town - Canatara Park and Beach - is 4 km away (7 minutes by car). Everything at Canatara Park and Beach is public and free to use, incl. parking. Super nice sandy beach and the refreshing blue waters of Lake Huron are inviting you to spend the day here. Food truck at the West end of the paved parking (seasonally). We recommend to bring your own beach gear (beach towel/blanket, umbrella, games, etc).

Q: How far is Downtown Sarnia away from your rental?
A: The listing is right at the edge of Downtown Sarnia, meaning a short walk (750 metres, 10 minute walk) where the downtown core with all restaurants and entertainment is located.

Q: Is your rental in a noisy location?
A: No, not really. The house is located at the edge of Downtown Sarnia in a quiet residential neighbourhood. To the West side of the building is main road (VIdal Street), however the house is constructed in a way (triple thick brick walls and insulation) so that almost no noise enters the house. Also, Sarnia is a small city which means that in the late evening (after 10pm) and at night the traffic almost completely dies off and you won't be disturbed by traffic noises.

Q: I'm an out-of-town worker for the plants. Do you offer long-term stays?
A: Yes, we do offer short-, medium- and long-term stays. The house is very conveniently located to get to and from the plants (near Vidal and Brock St.). Please contact us for specials rates. No taxes for stays longer than 30 days.

Q: I want to book this house for my employees, however I heard third-party bookings are not allowed. How can I still do this?
A: Yes we can accommodate your employees, please clearly indicate your intention to book for someone else.

Q: How large is this apartment?
A: Guests have access to about 740 sq ft of the house. Room heights are between 7 feet. Very generous large rooms.

Q: I booked for 4 guests, but by surprise 13 more friends showed up and had no place to stay for the night. What should I do?
A: Please contact the hosts Robert and Ellan immediately. We do not allow any non-registered guest in our rental for what-ever reason.

Q: Is winter maintenance provided?
A: Yes, for snowfall exceeding two (2) inches the snow is removed from on our property. The public roadways (i.e. streets/alleys) are cleared by the City of Sarnia. At the main entrance we also provide a snow shovel and melting salt for in between snow clearing by guests.

Q: How good is your internet?
A: We have reliable WiFi throughout the apartment. WiFi password is posted on the information sheets throughout the house (hint: use QR code for access)

Q: What kind of taxes do you charge? Are there any exemptions?
A: We are obligated to charge the following taxes: 13% HST on stays 30 days and less PLUS 4% MAT (Sarnia) on stays 30 days and less.

Q: Do you offer discounts?
A: We do believe that our prices are fair for what we offer. Therefore we do not offer additional discounts. We do have discounts for long-term stays: Please keep in mind if you stay at least 31 days you will also save both taxes: 13% HST and 4% MAT!

Q: Are you offering stays less than 30 days?
A: Yes, we are legally licenced Short-Term Accommodation in the City of Sarnia. Licence No. LSA-034

Q: I received a notice for a $500 deposit and I'm asked for my credit card - is this legit? 💳
A: Yes, we are using a professional hosting software and we are putting a hold of $500 on your credit card, similar to a hotel room stay. Given the large size of the house and amenities provided we ask for a $500 deposit. Note: this hold is collected by the credit card processor STRIPE and on behalf of STAYINSARNIA. The hold will be released after 7 days.

Q: Does anyone else lives on premise?
A: Yes, The owners Robert & Ellan live upstairs and are usually available to be available to greet you. You will be notified if they need access to the apartment during your stay for any reason. On the same floor with you is another unit that might be occupied during your stay. Shared spaces are: front yard, driveway, on premise parking, basement entrace, staircase, landing, laundry room. Owner’s private spaces are (access can be arranged): backyard, pool, hot tub, BBQ. Off limit areas: private residence of owner (main floor, 2nd and 3rd floor). NOTE: we have young kids and a friendly dog ("Noah"), so you might hear us walking upstairs, however we try our best to be quiet and respectful as possible.

*PLEASE NOTE*: Garbage collection day is Monday, hence access to the house is needed to set garbage and recycling out on Sunday or early Monday. Housekeeping will arrive at 11am check-out time unless other arrangements are made at the time of booking or with enough advance notice. Robert & Ellan may arrive slightly ahead of housekeeping to oversee trainees, etc.

ted at the edge of downtown Sarnia, this location provides the comfort of a historic heritage home within walking distance to all amenities. Just 400m (5 min walk) away from the Sarnia waterfront and Centenni