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Information and special rules on specific parts of the house are written below, so you can easily understand where things are located and how to use them safely. All areas of the house are available to the guest except. • Garage area • 1st floor bathroom closet • Pantry closets located near utility room • Two pantries and one cabinet in kitchen • Closets in each bedroom on 2nd floor and in basement • Linen closet on 2nd floor Information and special rules on specific parts of the house are written below, so you can easily understand where things are located and how to use them safely. • Cleanliness is a priority, so please remove shoes when in the home. • The house uses well water, while it is safe to drink, people may prefer to drink bottled water. We recommend stocking up on bottled water from the local store. • There may be 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. We believe in the “Leave what you can, take what you need” idea. • There are designated trash disposal areas. Please refrain from throwing any trash, such as bottle caps or cigarette butts on the property. • Please be sure to separate the recycling from the garbage (see info sheet in binder). There is a one disposal bin for each in the kitchen. When you leave, please put them in the appropriate cans outside near the garage. • Garbage pick up is on Wednesdays. Please make sure you have garbage outside in the cans. • There is a folding table along with folding chairs in the basement closet next to the stairs if additional seating is needed. • Never leave children unsupervised at our property without any adults, especially at the creek. • Please make sure the children toys are cleaned up and put back where they were taken from. Be mindful of small pieces. • Please make sure pool table, ping pong table and foosball table are put back the way you found them, and all pieces go back to the correct spot. • Please do not move the furniture, • Please be sure to ventilate the kitchen while cooking anything that could leave a strong smell behind. The stove uses propane which burns different than gas and tends to lead to burnt food. We recommend putting the stove on medium and not high. • Be careful not to wash food remains down the drain. Please throw any kitchen scraps into the garbage cans. Be sure to wipe any grease from the pans to prevent it from going down the drain. • To help the environment, please only switch on the dishwasher when it’s full and use the eco-program where possible. • To simplify the inventory process, please return any kitchen items back to where you originally found them. • Cleaning products are located in the kitchen closet near the bathroom. If any products run out during your stay, please let us know so we can replace them for the next guests. • Please do not overload the washer/dryer. • The optimum temperature for the thermostat is between 70-75°F in summer (for air conditioning) and 68-72°F in winter (for heating). • The AC units are turned off from Nov. 1 – April 1st. If it gets too warm in the house, please open the windows. • Please make sure you switch off lights, fans or any other small electrical appliances when you go out. The same applies to air-conditioning and heating – we’re an eco-friendly home! • In the unlikely case of a power outage, the house has a generator that will start automatically. • No compensation will be given for any temporary outage of electricity, gas, water, cable, or telephone service. • Please dispose of garbage and recycling in the proper containers. • Please do not flush any sanitary products down the toilet. We provide a bin for this in each bathroom. • Please do not move any furniture from one room to another, this includes outdoor furniture. • No bathroom towels are to be removed from the property. • BBQ is located in the rear of the home on the ground floor. Be sure to turn on the propane located in the white box mounted on the rear of the house. • Please clean the BBQ with the provided cleaning tool when done. Be sure to cover the grill with the provided cover once the grill has cooled down and turn off the propane (located in white box on the house). • Instructions for the speaker system are located on top of the receiver to the bottom right of the TV. • Pets are are allowed if registered at the time of booking. Pets must be picked up after outside and they are not allowed on furniture or beds. • Smoking/vaping is not permitted inside the house. • Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly (i.e. in ashtray provided) and not thrown on property grounds. Failure to do so will result in a deduction from the security deposit. • Fireworks and firearms are not permitted on the property. • Parties and large gatherings of any kind are strictly prohibited. • Firewood is not provided. If there is any around the firepit, you are welcome to use it. You can also find wood out of the nearby woods to use. • Please only park in the driveway and not on the grass. • Please use caution getting down to the creek and at the creek. The terrain is steep and rocky. • In case of any disputes or neighbor complaints, it’s your duty to notify us as soon as reasonably practicable. ** Please remember that you are in the country, so you may come across the occasional bug (fly's, bee's, lady beetles, etc.), inside and outside of the home. ** Checkout Instructions: • Please leave the house in the same condition you found it • Please put any outdoor furniture back where you found it (tables, chairs, etc.) • Make sure the hot tub is covered • Please place all used towels in the laundry area • Turn off all lights, small appliances, fans, fireplaces, etc. • Lower heat to 60° in winter or raise AC to 80° in the summer • Close all windows • Throw all garbage bags in the garbage can and all the recycling in the recycling can outside by the garage. Be sure to secure the lids with the latch on the top of the lid to prevent animals from getting into the cans • Lock door when departing Before You Leave Please take a few moments to double-check the house for any personal belongings—especially in drawers, closets, and under beds. We are not responsible for lost guest belongings however, if any items are left behind and we find them, if you'd like them returned, we’re happy to help. Please note there will be a $50 handling fee plus the cost of shipping. Thank you for staying with us, and safe travels! Breach of any of these house rules is a breach of the terms and conditions of occupancy, as per the rental agreement you have signed. We reserve the right to evict any guests or visitors from the property who refuse to follow these house rules. In any case, please use common sense while staying in our house. If you’re unsure about any of the house rules and require further clarification, please give us a call.

Check-In Time: 4:00 PM Check-Out Time: 10:00 AM Cancellation Policy: Full refund up until 30 days prior to arrival. 50% refund of accommodation fee up to 1 week prior to arrival, then non-refundable.

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House Rules

No parties/events

No smoking allowed

Pets allowed

Children allowed

Guests must climb stairs

4 steps to enter the home flight of stairs to basement and flight of stairs to the second level

Surveillance or recording devices on property

2 camera out front pointing to each side of the driveway, 2 cameras out back point to each end of the deck/backyard and 2 cameras at the end of the driveway upon entering. Cameras are motion activated.

Max occupancy : 16

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