Spacious Farmhouse minutes to Sandbanks

Look up GoPebbles online! An elegantly restored heritage farm house with high ceilings, beautiful original 200 year old pine floors on a well maintained, quiet, spacious property. This house sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms and 4 beds. It is impeccably clean with a fully stocked kitchen and towels in all the spacious bedrooms. There is a full size dining room and extra large living room where groups can comfortably eat and enjoy socializing.  Sandbanks, wineries, shops and Picton Main St. are an 8 minute drive from the property. Look up "Mercara Farmstead" online for accommodations, photos, offers and more! Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, no pets. Peaceful and quaint farm setting Enjoy a retreat, vacation, bachelorette weekend, wedding or event in our barn and be close to all of PEC's best amenities. The Farmstead has everything you, family and friends need to entertain, celebrate and relax. Great location close to towns, Sandbanks and wineries! For larger groups up to 28 guests, please inquire about booking our sister properties conveniently located close to wineries, Sandbanks and towns. Great for groups, getaways, vacations, weddings, and celebrations (in a 5000 sq ft barn!). Minutes to Sandbanks, Wineries, breweries, the Drive-In, Picton, Wellington, Bloomfield and much more! Trails, ponds, woods and rolling fields on the property. Relax with a glass of wine on the large patio or yard, explore the cute town of Milford and beaches (includes use of one complimentary Sandbanks pass- $150 value) on your way to local artisan restaurants and wineries! Your own fire pit, yard, coal and propane BBQ, deck, private space, picnic tables, etc. Total number of guests including infants and children must be included in reservation requests. Only paid guests allowed on the property at all times during your stay. Visitors not allowed. Facilities: - Back yard has propane and coal BBQs, a picnic table and a set of deck chairs. - A fire pit. Advance notice of use of the fire pit is required. - Plenty of Adirondack chairs and picnic tables - Other special requests accepted. Just ask! SERVICES - Weddings: DIY Wedding receptions and ceremonies in our 5000 sq ft barn - Receptions: Reception in our 1000 sq ft historic Barnstead entertainment space - Dinners: Farm to Table Rustic Harvest Dinner - Tastings: Ask about our sommelier led tasting events Ask about Mercara Vineyard Farm to Table rustic harvest dinner, lunch and brunch service- great for wedding receptions, special events and celebrations with friends and family. Fresh and natural ingredients from our farm. A local chef will prepare your meal. Pre-order required. Plenty of menu options. Request a quote. $120pp HOUSE RULES: By requesting a reservation, guests confirm that they have read and accepted the House Rules for this listing. No early check-ins or Sandbanks pass before check-in. No pets: This is a hypoallergenic property. Pets not allowed. Your deposit will not be returned if a pet is found on the property. Paid guests only: Your reservation permits only guests booked through this site on the property at all times during your stay. To comply with Airbnb terms, Insurance and other requirements, additional individuals are not permitted on the property at anytime during your stay. Failure to comply may result in your deposit being retained. Only IP TV is available- Netflix and other channels that are transmitted through the internet are available. Chromecast is also available. You must log into your Chromecast to use this service. On logging in, you will have access to Google Play which has TV programming, including pay per view, YouTube etc. MONITORING OF PUBLIC SPACES: Video Surveillance cameras monitor the exterior of the property. Footage remains private and may be used for liability reasons and to monitor occupancy and other policies noted here. It in no way infringes upon the expectation of privacy in these public areas. To disable or obscure the cameras is prohibited and may result in eviction without refund. The property has security cameras placed in the front deck/parking lot area, driveway and farm areas where guests must not trespass. Guests are permitted up to 20ft around the house that is reserved by the guest. Wine tours, tastings and more! Wine tasting tour 3 hours (9am-12pm) $120pp min 4 guests Visit 3 wineries of your choice. Includes transportation in a large SUV (Pathfinder or Highlander) and one wine sample at each winery per guest. Wine and picnic $160 5 hours (9am-2pm) Visit 3 wineries of your choice. Includes one sample at each winery per guest. End tour at a scenic beach for a picnic. Includes a picnic hamper with 2 bottle of local red and white wine, an assortment of local cheeses and breads. Pick up and drop off to your hotel. Hiking, Biking, Snorkeling, Birding, Shore Scuba dive activities offered. Rental agreement By booking this property, the Guest confirms acceptance of the following terms of the Rental Agreement as stated below: Rental Agreement This Rental Agreement and Contract (the “Agreement") is a legally binding agreement made and entered into as of the Reservation Date by and between the person(s) or company (the “Guest") and the owner, manager or agent of the Mercara Farmstead (“Rental Agent"), pursuant to which the Guest has agreed to rent the residence described on this site (the “Property"), for the duration of the Rental Term for the Total Rental Fee and other good and valuable consideration as described herein. OCCUPANCY: Guest agrees that no more than the persons paid for shall be permitted on the Property at any time during the Rental Term, all of whom shall comply with the conditions and restrictions imposed upon Guest under this Agreement. CONDITION AND USE OF PROPERTY: The Property is provided in “as is" condition. The Guest accepts that the Rental Agent has used its best efforts to ensure the operation of all Amenities in the Property, such as chattels, furniture, internet access, TV access, plumbing, hydro, equipment, and all other services on the Property that are accessed by The Guest during the period of their Stay at the Property. The Rental Agent shall not be held responsible for such items failure to work, but will make every effort to correct any issues as reported as quickly as possible. Guest acknowledges that use of Amenities such as the waterfront, barbecue, like may be potentially dangerous and involve potential risks if improperly used, particularly with regard to children and such use is solely at the Guest's own risk. DEFAULT: If Guest should fail to comply with the conditions and obligations of this Agreement, Guest shall surrender the Property, remove all Guest's property and belongings and leave the Property in good order and free of damage. No refund of any portion of the Total Rental Fee shall be made and if any legal action is necessary, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement from the other party for all costs incurred. RISK OF LOSS AND INDEMNIFICATION: Guest agrees that all personal property, furnishings, personal affects and other items brought into the Property by Guest or their permitted guests and visitors shall be at the sole risk of Guest with regard to any theft, damage, destruction or other loss and the Property shall not be responsible or liable for any reason whatsoever. Guest hereby covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Rental Agent and their agents, owners, successors, employees and contractors from and against any costs, damages, liabilities, claims, legal fees and other actions for any damages, costs, attorneys fees incurred by Guest, permitted guests, visitors or agents, representatives or successors of Guest due to any claims relating to destruction of property or injury to persons or loss of life sustained by Guest or family and visitors of Guest in or about the Property and Guest expressly agrees to save and hold Rental Agent harmless in all such cases. RELEASE: Guest hereby waives and releases any claims against Rental Agent, the Property owner and their successors, assigns, employees or representatives, officially or otherwise, for any injuries or death that may be sustained by Guest on or near or adjacent to the Property, including any common facilities, activities or amenities. Guest agrees to use any such facilities or amenities entirely at the Guest's own initiative, risk and responsibility. ENTRY AND INSPECTION: Rental Agent reserves the right to enter the Property at reasonable times and with reasonable advance notice for the purposes of inspecting the Property or showing the Property to prospective purchasers, renters or other authorized persons. If Rental Agent has a reasonable belief that there is imminent danger to any person or property, Rental Agent may enter the Property without advance notice.