VACATION RENTAL HOUSE RULES VACATION RENTAL

• Complying with these House Rules at the Vacation Rental Property is a requirement of the vacation rental agreement. Failure to adhere to the below House Rules may result in penalties such as deductions from the security deposit.

• All Guests (and any Visitors) must comply with all House Rules and any other instructions from the Property Manager of Warm Welcome during their stay.

• Guests must notify the Property Manager of any disputes or complaints from neighbors as soon as reasonably practicable.

• This Vacation Rental is suitable for children. Guests are fully responsible for the safety and security of their children at all times.

• Guests must supervise any babies and children at all times. The property is not fenced in and is located on a trafficked street.

• Children are not permitted in the basement. It is a nearly 150-year-old basement and is not suitable for children.

• The property is located beside protected wetlands. Guests are advised and cautioned against entering the wetlands surrounding the premises, as such entry may result in serious injury or harm.

• Guests and Visitors must keep noise to a minimum as not to disturb neighboring properties – especially during nighttime hours (e.g. 8pm – 8am), and upon arrival and departure; Excessive noise is prohibited at all times and may result in termination of the vacation rental agreement, eviction, loss of rental paid and extra charges which may be deducted from the Security Deposit.

• No more than ten guests can stay overnight at the property. Guests are allowed a maximum of 5 Visitors at any time during their stay. Visitors are complicit with these House Rules.

• Please return items used to where they were found (i.e. if you use the cornhole set, croquet set, and/or cabana chairs, please return them to the shed before you depart).

• Parties and large gatherings of any kind are strictly prohibited at the Vacation Rental unless permission is explicitly requested, in writing, by the guest, and granted, in writing, by the host. Any small gathering must comply with other rules set regarding Noise, the Neighborhood, and Visitor numbers.

• Parking is available for up to six compact cars.

• Guests and their Visitors are to dispose of Garbage and Recycling in the allocated trash cans stored. Excess rubbish must not be left in public or common areas, and Garbage and Recycling arrangements at the Vacation Rental are as follows:

• Remove all trash and recycling and place it in bins before checking out.

• During warmer months, the bins will be located in the shed on the property as to not attract curious bears.

• During colder months, the bins will be located under the balcony next to the kitchen.

• Trash and recycling pick-up is on Wednesdays. The property manager will take the bins to the curb on Wednesday mornings and return them in the evening, so you don’t have to worry about it!

• Any time Guests leave the Vacation Rental, it is their responsibility to ensure all windows and doors are closed/locked to maintain security and prevent rain and water damage.

• Guests must switch off lights, air conditioning, fans, and electronics such as televisions when not in use to promote energy saving.

• It is not permitted to leave the air conditioning units on when Guests are absent from the Vacation Rental.

• Smoking is not permitted inside the house.

• Dogs are permitted at the Vacation Rental for a fee of $75 per stay when five nights or less and by request for stays of longer than 5 nights. The property is not fenced in. Dogs must be on a leash on the property. Please wipe your dog’s paws when entering the house. Dogs are not permitted on beds. The cost of damage or staining of bedsheets or furniture by pet will be deducted from the security deposit.

• Tap water is safe to drink and is provided from our private on-site well. It was comprehensively tested in June 2021.

• The wood-burning stove is available for your use. Firewood is not included but is available at any of the local grocery stores. Guest assumes all responsibility when using the wood-burning stove. It is the guest’s responsibility to read and comply with the directions provided on-site, they are also available here.

• There are some canned goods and other imperishable foods in the kitchen pantry which you are free to use as you wish. Always check the expiration date before eating anything. We always make sure not to leave expired food in the house, but oversights may happen.

• Please do not use candles in the house. A fee of $50 per candle will be incurred if any dripped wax is found and in the event that furniture is dripped on, the full cost of the item will be charged to the guest.

• In the event of an emergency relating to the Vacation Rental, host and property manager’s emergency contacts are in your confirmation email.

• Breach of any of these House Rules is a breach of the Terms and Conditions of occupancy as per the Rental Agreement. The Owner and Manager reserve the right to terminate permission to occupy and to evict from the Vacation Rental, any Guests or Visitors who refuse to follow these House Rules or who cause a nuisance to neighbors or other residents of the community.

• All Damages and Breakages must be reported to the Property Manager as soon as reasonably practicable. Failure to report them will likely result in a deduction from the security deposit. And; To avoid Damages and Breakages, no furniture is to be moved from one room to another without prior agreement. Also; No bathroom towels are to be removed from the property (i.e. for beach use).

• The lock box has one (1) key and spares are hanging on hooks in the kitchen by the entrance. A fee of $100 will be incurred per lost key.

• Home births are not allowed on this property.