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Welcome! We are very happy and excited that you have chosen to stay with us. Our goal is to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Our mission is to help you create beautiful family memories in our home. To achieve this, we kindly ask that you follow these house rules.

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House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM Checkout before 10:00 AM
13 guests maximum

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Safety & Property

Security camera/recording device Nearby lake, river, other body of water Carbon monoxide alarm

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Cancellation Policy

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Checkout

Check out time is by 10 AM.

The property is often fully booked, and late check-outs are usually not possible. If you request a later check out, please ask at least two days prior.

Check out Procedure :

  • Please take out all trash, empty fridge, and place dirty dishes in the dishwasher and run machine. Do NOT put dirty dishes back into cabinets
  • Place all used towels in bathrooms. Leave bed linens on beds. Do not strip
  • Bring all trash into cans OUTSIDE. Please do not leave garbage inside the carport or house.
  • Please turn AC to 76 degrees, close all windows, turn off lights & lock doors
  • Excessively dirty conditions, including excessive trash, are subject to an additional cleaning fee!
  • Check the home for your personal belongings! Packing and shipping will be charged for any items left behind in rental.
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House Rules and Information

PETS

We are pet friendly! All pets require prior authorization from management, along with a paid pet fee and deposit. At no time are any pets to be on the couch or any furniture. Failure to comply with this will result in an extra cleaning fee TDB. Unauthorized pets will not be permitted to stay. A $250 fee will be charged if guests do not pick up after their dog. All dogs are expected to behave and must be on leash while on the beach and picked up after. The backyard is NOT fenced.

WIND WARNING/ STORMS:

Being on the bay, at times we experience extremely high winds. Please keep umbrellas down during these times and secure towels and belongings.

LIVING ROOM COUCH

If you have an accidental spill on the white living room sofa, please attend to it immediately to avoid permanent staining. Please notify us right away as this is a very expensive couch.

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SMOKING

Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors. Please smoke in the backyard only. There is a Smoking penalty of $1000 towards sterilization and deep cleaning, from smoking odors or indoor smoking evidence through AC filters. There is a $200 fine for cigarette butts lying around property after check out.

FIRE PIT

Please turn off the propane when you are finished using the fire pit. We provide the tank, guests are responsible to refill and replenish during their stay. Please bring the tank with you when you go to refill it. There is an Ace Hardware 4 minutes away that offers exchanges.

GRILL

The grill is propane. The grill tools are in the kitchen drawer next to the stove. Please clean after your use. Please turn off the propane tank by turning the valve on the tank.

TELEVISIONS

There are two smart TV’s: one in the living room and the other in the bunk room. Please, if you adjust settings, return them to the setting you 5 found them in. If you go on to your Netflix/ hulu / etc. please don’t forget to log out!

LAWN

Our landscapers cut the grass and use blowers every week.

SPRINKLER

There is a hose bib under the deck in the backyard that has a Y attached to it. The main valve is to stay on as the sprinklers are connected to it and on a timer (3-7am daily). The Y attachment has its own black on/off valve for the green hose that may be used to rinse off from the beach. PLEASE keep sand in the house to a minimum and rinse off before coming in!

LAUNDRY

The laundry room is located on the bottom floor. Empty lint trap after each dryer cycle. Please do not overload the washer or dryer. Attend to laundry in a prompt manner.

CLEANING PRODUCTS:

Cleaning products are located under the kitchen sink. We provide initial start-up paper goods, dishwasher pods, laundry detergent, etc. Please replenish as needed.

FIREPLACE

The switch to the right of the fireplace (by the thermostat) must stay on to control the fireplace and TV. There is a remote on the coffee table to control the fireplace. This switch is an emergency safety switch.

BIKES

Please bring back bicycles under carport after use and do not leave unattended. Missing bike fee: $200.

BEACH GEAR

Please remember to bring back all beach chairs, 12 total, to the home. Please shake off excess sand before returning from the beach.

A/C:

The thermostat is located on the second floor next to the fireplace. When using air conditioning (cool) Do not adjust below 70F degrees. Doing so will result in breakdown and freezing of unit parts. When the AC or heat is running, please make sure ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS ARE CLOSED!

PLEASE NOTE

as disclosed on the website and booking platform, the ground level bedroom with bunk beds, and the bedroom next to the kitchen do not have AC vents. This is an older home. We suggest leaving blinds and curtains closed. There are high powered ceiling fans. The rooms with AC vents do get extremely cold. They are portable for your use as well.

TRASH

Trash cans are located next to the carport. Please bring cans to street on Wednesday evening for Thursday pick up. All trash must be bagged. Do not leave garbage in the garage or inside the house, this will result in unwanted pests/bugs! Please, please remember to bring cans to the street accordingly.

PLUMBING

Flush only toilet paper in toilets! ALL other items must be placed in trash. Guests will be responsible for misuse, stoppages & plumber bills. Absolutely no wipes are allowed in the toilet!

NO Illegal or unethical activity will be permitted at the property. Parties are not permitted. If such activity is suspected, police will be called and guests will be asked to vacate property immediately.