19th Dream Cottage Draw
Frequently Asked Questions
Win the Cottage of your Dreams or $60,000
(Ticket must have a furniture tag for the $60,000 option)
Q. Where can I get tickets?
The brochures will be mailed this week. Tickets will be available by mail and by phone until the Dream Cottage opens in May. After we have opened, tickets can be purchased at the Dream Cottage (in the Charlottetown Mall, across from the West Royalty Superstore), at any Scotiabank branch or Wilsons Fuels Esso Stations (single tickets only) across the Island, or by calling 1-877-411-Draw (3729)
Q. When is the Dream Cottage open?
M-F: 11 am – 7 pm
Sat : 9 am – 6 pm
Sun: 12 pm – 7 pm
Q. What methods of payment do you accept?
Cash, Cheque, Debit Card, Visa, & Mastercard
Q. When is the Dream Cottage Draw?
September 14th (unless we sell out early)
Q. Where does the cottage come from?
The Dream Cottage is a Prestige Home that was manufactured in Sussex. It was purchased through PEI Home and RV. It comes in 2 pieces and is assembled on site.
Q. How big is the cottage?
It is 28’by 38’ and approximately 1064 square feet
Q. Is the cottage winterized?
Yes, the cottage is insulated (R20 in the walls and floors and R40 in the ceiling). There are thermostat-controlled electric baseboard heaters in each room.
Q. How much is the cottage worth?
Approximately $102,000
Q. Where does the furniture come from?
All furniture and appliances come from Brandsource Hambly’s Home Furnishing.
Q. What is included in the Furniture Tag?
The stove, fridge, electric fireplace, dining set, living room furniture, desk and chair and all bedroom furniture. The computer and computer desk are not included, as they are part of our mobile office.
Q. What is the Addidtioanl Appliances Tag?
The Additional Appliances tag is a package of appliances that includes a washer, dryer, dishwasher and vacuum cleaner or $3000.
Q. Where is the dishwasher? Washer & Dryer?
We do not bring the dishwasher, washer, dryer or vacuum into the Dream Cottage in case the winner takes the $3000 in lieu of the Additional Appliances package, but the plumbing and electrics are ready for the appliances.
Q. How can I win the $60,000?
Tag your ticket with the furniture tag, and you will have the choice of the furnished cottage or the $60,000.
Q. Can you take the furniture and the $60,000 cash option?
No, with the furniture tag, you can take the furnished cottage or the $60,000.
Q. Will you move the cottage?
We will move the Dream Cottage anywhere on PEI. The winner will need something to put the cottage on (foundation, sauna tubes, concrete block, etc) and a way for the truck to get down to the work site.
Q. What happens if the winner takes the money?
We will sell the cottage. Within 10 days of the draw, we will run ads which include a minimum bid and deadline to make your bid. We open all of the bids at once (at Property Guys) and the person who has the highest bid will get the furnished cottage which will be moved and set up on their property as part of the sale.
Q. If I win the cottage, can I sell it?
Yes, but it would be risky (which is why we offer a cash option). The cottage still has to be off the lot by October 31st. The winner will not be able to get insurance, which means we will have to retain insurance. In practical terms, that means that a staff member will have to open the cottage every time you want to show it.
Q. What happens if the winner doesn’t have a tagged ticket?
We will award the Dream Cottage to the winner, and pull a second ticket for the Furniture and Additional Appliances tags. We will continue to draw tickets until all of the prizes are awarded.
Q. Are there any other prizes?
Yes, there are 4 Early Bird prizes which include $5000 (May), Draws for Dad, which includes a 52" TV (June), $3000 sponsored by the Charlottetown Airport Authority (July) and a WestJet Gift of Flight Voucher(August). Draws for Dad include prizes like Cavendish Beach Music Festival tickets, hotel accommodations, golf packages etc.
Q. If I buy a book of 3 or a book of 5, can I put more than one name on the tickets?
Yes, you may put different names on each ticket. Please be advised that ticket buyers must be at least 19 years of age.
Q. I have already purchased my ticket, can I change the tag?
We cannot change a tag once a ticket has been sold.
Q. If I buy a book of 3 or a book of 5, do I have to put the tags on all of my tickets?
Yes, when you purchase a tag it goes on all 3 or all 5 tickets.
Q. Can I put more than one name on a ticket?
Yes, as long as everyone is at least 19 years old. Something to keep in mind - We can only talk to the winners listed on the ticket, so a couple might want to put both names on the ticket.
Q. If I buy tickets, can I get a tax receipt?
No, we are not allowed to issue tax receipts for Dream Cottage tickets.
Q. If I live off-island, can I still buy tickets?
Yes
Q. If I win an Early Bird Draw, am I still eligible for other prizes?
Yes, if you win an Early Bird prize, we will put your ticket back in for all of the remaining draws.
Q. Why don’t you sell tickets on-line?
Provincial law does not allow us to sell tickets on-line.
Q. How many tickets are there?
15,000
Q. Does the alarm system come with the cottage?
The hardware for the alarm will remain in the cottage, but the Winner will need to contact Connolly Security Systems to have it reconnected.
Q. What is that thing in the closet?
There is an air exchange unit in the closet.
Q. What kind of flooring is in the cottage?
There is laminate in the living room and hallway, cushion flooring in the kitchen and bathroom, and carpets in the bedrooms.
Q. Where would you put stairs for a basement?
In this cottage, you would need to build a "bump" out to accommodate stairs.
Do the stairs come with the cottage
No
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