House Rules & Additional Info

RENTAL AGREEMENT

As part of our guest requirements, all guests must sign and agree to our rental agreement, which will be sent after the reservation is confirmed.

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT

Check-ins are 4pm and Check-outs are 10:00am. If there are extenuating circumstances that require an exception to these times, we will do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee approval. Any changes to these times may result in an extra fee. Please notify us of any issues you have with the home within the first hour of checking in or immediately upon incident.

SECURITY DEPOSIT HOLD (Only for non-Airbnb bookings)

A $500 security deposit hold is required for all non-Airbnb reservations. This hold will be released within seven (7) days after check-out, provided there are no extraordinary expenses or damages. We reserve the right to withhold all or part of the deposit to cover costs such as, but not limited to, property damage, loss or misuse of personal items, excessive cleaning or laundry, or staining of linens, towels, rugs, or furniture. If the total expenses exceed the deposit amount, you will be responsible for paying any additional fees to restore the property to its pre-rental condition within ten (10) days of receiving an invoice.

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS

Parking is on the driveway and can accomodate 3 cars.

Parking and driving on the beach is allowed, at your own risk.

MAX OCCUPANCY

There is a maximum occupancy of 10 guests at all times. Please make sure to account for all adults and children, including infants, in your count. This house is on septic and cannot accommodate extra guests. A $200/person/day fee will be incurred for violating this rule. Please provide names and ages (if under 18) of all guests. The person making this reservation is responsible for the behavior of ALL guests. Please have all guests review and agree to these House Rules prior to booking.

NO PARTIES

Excess noise is not permitted.

Vendors or outside services (such as private chefs, makeup artists, photographers, etc.) are allowed but may incur additional costs. Please discuss with us in advance for approval and pricing details.

SEPTIC

Speaking of septic…please be conscientious of anything that goes down the drain. Excess food should be scraped off dishes into the garbage prior to rinsing and placed in the dishwasher. For toilets, unless it has come out of your body, please do not flush anything besides septic-safe toilet paper (provided). No wet-wipes, diapers, paper towels, feminine products, condoms, etc.

NO SMOKING

Absolutely no smoking of anything on the property. There will be a $1,000/occurrence fine for violation. No illegal drugs of any kind are allowed on property. Smoking cannabis is not permitted on the premises.

PETS

We allow 2 small dogs per booking for a fee of $150 per dog. Small means less than 40 lbs each.

Please respect the following rules:

• No pets on any of the furniture or beds at any time. If there is any sign that animals have been in these areas and our cleaners have to deep clean after your pets the charge will be $1000. This is to deep clean the house of this size.
• No pets other than the number pre-approved with the booking. Please just let me know in advance if you want to bring your dog. We love to host dogs, but we need to be made aware when you book, not when you arrive.
• Your pets must remain within your control, on a leash, or crated at all times. They are not allowed to roam free, alone in the house, on the decks, or in the yard.
• Pets must sleep crated or in a gated or fenced in pet area that you provide.
• No poop in the yard- you will be charged $100 if our cleaners find and have to clean dog poop in the yard.
• If your pets are ever out of control, disruptive with excessive barking, or threatening in any way to our immediate neighbors or other residents of the neighborhood you will be asked to leave without a refund.
• Any damage done by pets to our property, will be repaired by a general contractor and billed directly to you. You accept all liability and damage for dogs brought onto the property.

SECURITY CAMERAS

We have 3 security cameras on the exterior of the home. 1 facing the driveway, 1 facing the stairway, 1 on the side of the house-facing the beach. All of them are working 24/7 and for security purposes. Covering cameras or tampering with them will result in a $1,000 fine and immediate eviction without refund. There are no cameras or recording devices anywhere inside the home.

HOT TUB

The hot tub is cleaned prior to your arrival. It may take 4-6 hours to heat up to 102-104 degrees. If another guest checked out on the day you arrive, it may be until late that night that the temperature is cozy. Please don’t turn the spa higher than 104 degrees and leave it on 99 degrees when you’re done using it. -Use the hot tub at your own risk.

Rules:

• Use the hot tub at your own risk.
• Elderly persons, pregnant women or anyone with any illness must consult a doctor before use.
• Guests suffering from diseases of the heart and circulation, skin conditions, subject to fits, or taking drugs affecting the cardiovascular or nervous systems, should not use spa pools without first seeking medical advice.
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Kids under age 5 shouldn't be in hot tubs — because of the temperature.
• To protect your own health and safety and the integrity of tub and linens, all guests must shower before and after using hot tub.
• Enter and exit the hot tub very carefully and use the stairs.
• Do not enter if the temperature is over 104 degrees F.
• Please do not use white towels for Hot tub.
• No jumping or diving.
• No smoking in Hot Tub.
• Clothing is not optional – swimwear MUST be worn.
• No pets of any kind or size in hot tub.
• Glassware must not be used in or around the hot tub .
• Do not use soaps or oils in the hot tub.
• No horseplay or loud behavior after 9PM.
• Limit your soak to 15 minutes, and cool off before re-entry.
• Turn off jets after each use..
• Please replace the cover and clip the straps after each use.
• Spa cover is for insulation only and is not designed to support weight. Please do not stand or sit on spa cover. A broken cover will be replaced and charged to the person booking the reservation.

QUIET HOURS

Even though the home is private, voices can carry to our neighbors’ home, so we ask that quiet hours be respected. Please no loud music or voices after 10pm or before 7am.

GARBAGE

If you need to take the garbage out, please make sure the bag is tightly secured and placed in the large bins at the end of the driveway. Please make sure to secure the lid tightly to not attract critters. Please do not throw trash on the exterior of the property out of respect for the beautiful natural habitat.

CHILDREN

While the home is totally suitable for kids, it is not child proofed. Electrical outlets are not covered and sharp corners don’t have bumpers, etc.Please monitor your children of all ages at all times.

WIFI

We have done our best to provide good quality/fast wifi but because of the location, we cannot guarantee connectivity or a certain speed. We recommend you use the time in our home to connect with the people you came with!

FIREARMS

Firearms are not allowed on the property.

TRAVEL INSURANCE / CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS

We strive for you to have a fantastic and memorable time but in the unlikely event that something outside of my control negatively affects your stay such as weather, natural disaster, personal injury, illness, trip interruptions or delays, death of a family member, etc please know refunds will not be given if not within the specified cancellation policy timeframe. As an excellent host, I will go out of my way to ensure your comfort as much as is reasonable for me to do in those circumstances. However, if you wish to receive compensation in these circumstances, I suggest you take out travelers’ insurance prior to coming.

CANDLES

CANDLES are only to be used in the rare event of a power outage as they pose a significant fire hazard.

BY CONFIRMING YOUR RESERVATION AND CHECKING IN TO OUR HOME…you agree that you are not entitled to, nor will you seek, compensation of any type, including partial or complete refunds for any such disclosures as listed above.