House Rules
GUEST MUST SIGN OUR LEGAL RENTAL AGREEMENT AND PROVIDE A PHOTO OF VALID DRIVERS LICENSE PRIOR TO CHECK IN
Text 615-948-4552 or email to Eddie@BestKeptSecretEscapes.com.
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES
Check-in is after 3PM (central time), check-out is before 10AM (central time).
Guests who remain past the 11am checkout time without prior agreement agree to pay a late checkout fee of $50 for any part of the first hour and $50 per hour for each additional hour as well as any additional costs incurred by the Host in facilitating the Guests’ removal from the premises and/or caused by their late departure.
THE NUMBER OF PERSONS PERMITTED TO OCCUPY AND USE OUR HOME IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO EIGHT (8) INDIVIDUALS AT ALL TIMES. Exceeding a total occupancy of 8 persons will result either in immediate eviction without compensation or a $200 per guest per night charge at the full discretion of the Owner. “Actual occupancy” includes all persons irrespective of age (including toddlers and/or infants), and regardless of whether they are day or night visitors or overnight visitors. “Day or night visitors” would include individuals other than the registered guests accessing the property (interior or exterior including the dock) at any time. PLEASE NOTE: FOR SECURITY REASONS, VERIFICATION OF THE GUEST COUNT WILL BE MADE VIA FRONT DOORBELL CAMERA. Thank you for your understanding.
SMOKING AND/OR PETS PROHIBITED
We do not allow smoking, loud music/noise, pets, and open flames including use of the wood burning fireplace. Please be courteous and clean up your butts/ash if you smoke outside.
GARBAGE RULES
Guest will be required to deposit trash in the receptacles located outside to the right of the Cottage. Trash bags are provided and MUST be sealed before placing in receptacles. NO LOOSE ITEMS! Failure to do so will result in a $150 fee to the Guest.
SECURITY
Please close and lock all doors and windows when you’re not in residence.
KEYS
Unreturned and/or lost keys will be charged a $25 replacement fee.
BBQ
Please be sure the grease is flowing to the secured can attached under the grill and not on the wood decking.
USING THE FIRE TABLE
The grill also uses natural gas and the blue valve at the base must be turned on. Again, please turn off the valve when you are done using it.
USING THE KITCHEN
Please don’t deep fry in the kitchen, it’s a fire hazard. Stir frying is ok.
PROTECTING THE FURNITURE
- Place coasters under bottles and glasses.
- Clean up any spills immediately.
- Do not sit on the furniture in wet clothing.
- PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HAVE ANY KIND OF MARKERS OR CRAYONS INSIDE THE COTTAGE.
LUGGAGE
Luggage racks are provided in each bedroom. Please do not place luggage on bedding.
QUIET TIME
Please keep the noise down after 10pm and before 7am, especially outside. No parties or events permitted.
LAUNDRY ROOM
Dirty towels shall be placed in the laundry room. Wet towels, washcloths, etc. in the laundry sink. Also, the laundry room is used for our family storage. Please replace whatever is taken.
KITCHEN
Although we thoroughly clean between guests, we expect that on the last day of your stay the kitchen is wiped down and any dishes used are cleaned and put away.
CANDLES
Use of candles are prohibited.
BATHROOM
Only toilet paper and human waste is to be flushed down the toilet.
SPILLS OR DAMAGE
Any spills or damage shall be reported immediately; we understand mistakes happen, but we would like to assist you with cleanup if necessary.
