House Rules & Property Policies

Welcome to your stay! Please review the following rules and regulations carefully. These guidelines are in place to protect our home, ensure a safe and pleasant stay for all guests, and preserve our property and systems. We appreciate your cooperation. We have a mandatory brief orientation upon arrival at the property. We use a black light before and after each guest to ensure cleanliness. Though we do everything possible to keep clean we are a farm home, we do experience rodents and insects, and we want you to inform us immediately to mitigate this for a comfortable stay.

Security Notice

Please be advised that security cameras are employed outside only.

We operate on a well and septic system. Please follow these mandatory instructions:

  • No food down the sink drain.
  • Garbage disposal is for minutia only.
  • No feminine hygiene products may be flushed.
  • Use toilet paper sparingly — avoid excessive amounts in one flush.
  • If you clog the plumbing, you will be responsible for the service call.
  • Do not use bleach, OxiClean, Tide pods, or any chemical cleaners.
  • We have provided septic-safe laundry soap.
  • Chemicals will damage the septic system and drain fields.
  • Dishwasher Reminder: The heated dry cycle must be turned off for each use. Push the heated dry button until the light goes out.

Pots, pans, and good knives must not be placed in the dishwasher. Please hand wash these items.

  • If you are not familiar with building or operating a fire, please do not use the fireplace.
  • The flue pull chain is fragile and must be handled with care.
  • If you need assistance, please contact Jena next door.
  • The fireplace screen must remain in place, except when adding wood or adjusting the fire.
  • Do not smoke, cook, or roast marshmallows over the fireplace. (Yes, it’s happened!)

 

Furniture

Please do not move furniture.

Please do not take furniture outside, we provide outdoor furniture, contact the host if more is needed

We are dog lovers, but our policies are strict to maintain a clean and welcoming environment:

  • Kennel clean-up is provided for you. The kennel is the only place on the property where your dog can use the potty. You can walk your animal off the property to use the potty if wanted.
  • Cleanup supplies are provided.
  • No pets on furniture or beds — ever.
  • Pets may be left unattended for no longer than 4 hours.
  • You are responsible for any damage caused by scratching, chewing, or other pet behavior.
  • Do not leave pets in vehicles in the parking area.
  • We use black lights before and after every guest to ensure cleanliness.
  • Absolutely no smoking inside the home.
  • If smoking outside, please stand at least 10 feet from the door.
  • A smoking receptacle is provided at the corner of the garage.

Before you leave, please:

  • Strip sheets and pillowcases and place them in the laundry basket. (Do not include shams, blankets, or bedspreads unless soiled.)
  • Place all dirty towels, including kitchen towels, in the laundry.
  • Gather all trash and place it in the large black receptacle in the driveway.
  • Wash and put away dishes, or load and run the dishwasher.
  • Close all windows securely.
  • Press the Lockey button when you exit.