09/10/2026
Let’s talk about accessibility at Saltwater Manor!
We have sought advice in the past from Lisa from Access YYT on how to do what we can to make Saltwater Manor more accessible to more guests. And Lisa’s biggest takeaway was that we should be transparent about the accessibility features we have and the accessibility features we’re lacking - so any potential guests can make an informed decision about whether Saltwater Manor will work for their needs.
We usually refer to Saltwater Manor as “limited mobility friendly.” We use that term because the house has many accessibility features that work for guests with disabilities who are ambulatory and older guests who might struggle with things like climbing stairs, but we aren’t fully wheelchair accessible.
Saltwater Manor has a small ramp at the entrance, everything on ground level (except the loft bedroom area which is 1 of 5 bedrooms), space for a wheelchair to navigate the rooms, a walk-in shower with a shower stool in the ensuite, some accessible daily living aids like removable handrails for tubs, an extra shower bench, handrails for the toilet and more. In the kitchen we have appliances in easy reach as well as a counter in the butler pantry that can be wheeled under for any food prep needs.
What we don’t have is a roll-in shower, hoist for the hot tub or ramp to the back deck. Which we know is limiting to certain guests with disabilities who are not ambulatory. We’re working on updating a few more things to add more accessibility features in the near future - like a portable ramp that can be used to access the back deck.
We’ll keep you posted as we improve the accessibility of Saltwater Manor. And in the meantime you can find detailed accessibility features listed on our website so you can make an informed decision about your stay.
We can also provide our guests with detailed info on places in the area to visit/dine/shop that are wheelchair accessible.
And if you’re planning a stay at Saltwater Manor and need accommodations please reach out to us so we can make sure you’re as comfortable as possible during your visit.