FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Can We Check In Early?

We cannot allow early checking since our cleaning staff will be preparing the cabins for your arrival. Check in time is at or anytime after 3:00 PM for the Lodge & Cabins. In order to have the proper amount of time to clean the cabin these times must be firm. Please plan your arrival before 10:00 P.M. We may not be answering phones after 10:00 P.M. and will not be able to assist you if needed.

Q: HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN THE CABINS SLEEP? 6 (The Inn sleeps up to 4 per room)

A: THE CABINS HAVE 3 QUEEN BEDS AND A SOFA (SWEETWATER CABIN HAS 3 QUEEN BEDS AND A QUEEN FUTON)

Q: Must be 21 to rent a cabin and must be 25 to rent the Lodge

Q: WHAT TIME IS CHECK IN / CHECK OUT

A. CHECK IN IS 3:00PM AND CHECK OUT IS 10:00AM 

Q: CAN WE BANK FISH?

A:  YES BANK FISHING IS ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY, PLEASE KEEP PROPERTY CLEAN

Q: CAN I STAY AND FISH AFTER I CHECK OUT?

A: YES, AS LONG AS YOUR FISHING FROM A BOAT. ( PLEASE MOVE ALL VEHICLES FROM THE CABIN AND PARK BOAT TRAILER / VEHICLE  IN BOAT PARKING  (PLEASE LET MANAGEMENT KNOW IF YOU ARE DOING THIS SO THEY CAN SHOW YOU WHERE TO PARK) PARK CLOSES AT 9PM- PLEASE LEAVE BEFORE GATE LOCKS AT 9PM

Q: DO I HAVE TO FISH WITH A GUIDE TO STAY IN A CABIN OR LODGE ?

A: NO, ANYONE CAN STAY HERE - BRING YOUR OWN BOAT OR FISH FROM THE BANK

Q: CAN I BRING MY CAT OR DOG? IT'S SMALL ?

A: I AM SORRY WE DO NOT ALLOW PETS OF ANY KIND OTHER THAN SERVICE ANIMALS: Emotional support dogs are not allowed - Only Service Animals

Q: ARE LINENS PROVIDED?

A: YES, ALL BEDDING AND TOWELS ARE PROVIDED

Q: HOW MANY GUEST CAN STAY IN THE LODGE? 

A: UP TO 10 -THE LODGE HAS 4 QUEEN AND 2 KING BEDS , PLUS TWO SOFAS.   ONLY GUEST STAYING MAY HAVE ACCESS TO ENTER PROPERTY

Q: IS THERE SHOPPING NEAR BY?

A. CANTON FIRST TRADE DAYS 20 MILES FROM OPEN WATER LODGE - WILLS POINT IS 10 MILES AWAY AND HAS SHOPPING FOR GROCERIES ETC.

Q: WHERE CAN I CLEAN FISH? 

A: WE PROVIDE A PORTABLE FISH CLEANING TABLE

Q. CAN I LAUNCH MY OWN BOAT?

A; YES WE HAVE A 2 LANE BOAT RAMP

Q: CAN WE SWIM? 

A: YES, ACCESS TO SWIMMING IS LIMITED BUT AVAILABLE.  JUST GO THE RIGHT OF THE BOAT RAMP IN THE COVE-  NO BEACH AREA, NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY

Q: DO YOU PROVIDE BOAT RENTALS?

A: NOT AT THIS TIME 

Q: Can we bring a ATV or a Dirt Bike 

A. We do not allow Atvs or Dirt bikes on the property

Q: DO YOU PROVIDE BBQ GRILL? 

A: YES, EVERY CABIN AND THE LODGE HAS A PROPANE GRILL AND FIRE PIT 

Q. ARE FIREWORKS ALLOWED ON HOLIDAYS>

A. WE DO NOT ALLOW FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND ON THE PROPERTY 

Q: The ECLIPSE: The Solar eclipse is April 8th at 1-2pm: If I check in on the 7th can I stay after check out time the 8th and watch it? 

A. Check out is 10am and we will have new guest checking in that day at 12:00pm so you would have to leave the property. IF you are planning on staying with us to watch the Solar Eclipse you would need to rent a room at the INN from April 7-9th or April 8-9th and check in on the 8th is 12:00pm