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July 10th, 2026 - devicethread is excited to announce Black Horse Motor Inn onboarding devicethread SmartAccess across its property in Sauble Beach, Ontario. This milestone reflects devicethread's continued expansion into Canada, as small, independently run vacation properties look to modern access solutions that simplify day-to-day operations.

Simplifying Access for a Beachside Getaway

Black Horse Motor Inn, a four-season cottage vacation rental just steps from Sauble Beach's main beach, needed a simpler way to manage guest access without adding operational overhead or relying heavily on on-site presence throughout the day.

With SmartAccess, Black Horse Motor Inn has streamlined guest arrivals and reduced dependency on manual check-in, giving guests a smooth, self-serve arrival experience while freeing up the team to focus on the relaxed, four-season getaway experience the property is known for. SmartAccess was deployed using the property's existing lock hardware, avoiding the cost and disruption of a full hardware replacement.

SmartAccess was also integrated directly with Lander's House's existing Cloudbeds PMS, allowing guest access to sync seamlessly with reservations and check-in data.

The deployment was managed entirely by the property's own team, reflecting how straightforward the SmartAccess onboarding process can be even for a small, self-managed property.

"As a small, self-managed property, we needed a solution that was easy to set up and even easier to rely on," said Natalie Gignac of Black Horse Motor Inn. "The devicethread team made the whole process simple, and their customer service has been excellent every step of the way — any questions we had were answered quickly, which made all the difference for a team our size."

The result is a more efficient, guest-friendly access experience that supports Black Horse Motor Inn's operations without adding complexity for its small team.

Expanding devicethread's Presence in Canada

This onboarding reinforces devicethread's mission to build the agentic infrastructure layer for modern hospitality — bringing smart, scalable access solutions to properties of every size and style, from small beachside cottages to large multi-property portfolios.

About Black Horse Motor Inn

Black Horse Motor Inn is a four-season cottage vacation rental located in Sauble Beach, Ontario, offering guests a relaxed retreat just steps from the beach, with amenities including a heated saltwater pool, sauna, and community firepit.

About devicethread ^®

devicethread is a Smart Hospitality platform transforming how properties manage access, entertainment, and energy experiences. Built for interoperability and powered by AI, devicethread connects smart devices, guest experiences, and operational intelligence under one unified cloud — enabling hotels to deliver seamless, personalized stays at scale.

Learn more at www.devicethread.com