House Rules

By booking this home, guests acknowledge and agree to the following House Rules. Please do not book this home unless you and your guests have thoroughly reviewed and willingly consented to all the House Rules and conditions of this rental.

Upon booking, you will receive a rental agreement via our Property Management software, OwnerRez (an Airbnb-approved and preferred Partner), which requires acceptance of the house rules. You must sign the rental agreement upon booking. Additionally, the rental agreement includes a request for an off-platform security deposit “hold.” This hold will not be placed until 2 days prior to arrival and will be released 7 days after departure, provided no damages are reported. Note: Airbnb approves offline security deposit requests with their API-connected partners, and OwnerRez is included in that list.

1. CHECK-IN/ CHECK-OUT TIME

  • Check-in: 4:00 PM CDT
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM CDT

Early Check-In / Late Check-Out Requests

  • Early check-in and late check-out requests cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate.
  • Requests cannot be accepted on days with same-day turnarounds.

Rates for early/late requests (if approved):

  • Up to 2 hours: $100
  • 2 to 4 hours: $250
  • Over 4 hours: Full nightly rate
  • All approvals must be provided in writing by the host (via text, inbox messages, or email).

Late Check-Out Penalties

Failure to check out by 10:00 AM will result in:

  1. A weekday fine of $100/day or a weekend fine of $200/day.
  2. Costs for ad-hoc cleaning services.
  3. Additional costs if late departure prevents the home from being ready for the next guest by 4:00 PM.

2. PRE-ARRIVAL GUEST REGISTRATION

Guests must send the following to the host via Airbnb/VRBO Messages within the first hour of booking:

  • A photo ID.
  • Full legal names and year of birth for all additional guests.

3. AGE LIMIT

Guests must be 25 years or older to book this property.

  • No refunds will be issued if this requirement is not met.

4. CHECK-IN PROCEDURES

  • The home is equipped with an electronic keypad.
  • Access codes will be provided 24-48 hours before arrival, once “Pre-Arrival Guest Registration” is completed.

5. PARKING

  • Parking is available for 4 to 6 cars.
  • Street parking is strictly prohibited.
  • During winter, AWD vehicles or snow chains are recommended.

6. PETS

  • Allowed pets: Max 2, up to 50 lbs each.
  • Fees:
    • First pet: $250
    • Second pet: $200
    • Additional pet fees for the second pet will be requested through Airbnb/VRBO’s resolution center or direct payment.

Guest Responsibilities:

  • Clean up all pet waste. Fee for uncleaned waste: $35 per pile.
  • Supervise pets outdoors; other animals in the area may pose risks.
  • Pay for damages caused by pets (Minimum fee: $300 for upholstery or carpet cleaning).

7. NEIGHBORHOOD RULES

  • Follow the speed limit, no littering, loud music, or fireworks.
  • Quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
  • Outdoor lights: Must be turned off by 1:00 AM.
    • Fine for violations: $150 per occurrence.

8. VISITORS/ ADDITIONAL GUESTS/ MAX CAPACITY

  • Maximum capacity: 12 guests.
  • Overnight visitors not included in the reservation are not allowed.
  • Unregistered guests will incur a fee of $100/person per night + cleaning fees.

9. HOT TUB

  • Capacity: 8 people.
  • Alcohol, glass items, and use by pregnant guests are prohibited.
  • Use the hot tub at your own risk.

10. AMENITIES

Towels & Toiletries

  • Start-up supplies are provided:
    • Paper towels, dish soap, trash liners, toilet paper, hand soap, etc.

Kitchen Appliances & Kitchenware

  • Fully stocked kitchen with cookware, bakeware, cooking utensils, spices, coffee, and appliances.
  • Availability of appliances may vary due to unforeseen issues (e.g., damages or malfunctions).

Furniture & Fixtures

  • Do not move, rearrange, or remove any items.
  • Damaged or missing items will incur replacement costs.

11. TRASH

  • Place trash in bins outside the lower-level entry.
  • Excess trash disposal fee: $50 per load.
  • Alternatively, use the local Brodrecht Refuse Facility.

12. INTERNET/ CABLE

  • High-speed wireless internet.
  • 7 Smart TVs with Roku streaming.

13. OFF-PREMISE AREAS

  • Garage areas and owner’s storage spaces are off-limits.
  • Tampering with locks will result in a $250 fine plus damages.

14. SECURITY

  • Security cameras: Ring Floodlight Camera at the front entrance.
  • No indoor cameras are installed.

15. REFUNDS

  • No refunds for weather, natural disasters, or major holidays/events.

16. ITEMS LEFT BEHIND

  • The host is not responsible for left-behind items.
  • Retrieval of forgotten items cannot be guaranteed.

17. INDEMNIFICATION AND LIABILITY WAIVER

  • Guests agree to indemnify and hold harmless the owner from any claims, damages, or injuries during their stay.
  • Use of amenities (e.g., hot tub, fire pit) is at the guest’s own risk.

Safety & Property

1. No Candles / No Fire — For safety reasons, no fires inside or out (except the indoor fireplace and the outdoor fire pit).
Indoor fireplace: We have an ELECTRIC fireplace TV cabinet in the great/ living room and it is operable by the remote on/in the cabinet. Please do not put any logs in it or fiddle around with it.
Outdoor fireplace: We have an outdoor gas fire table and a small firepit in the backyard. We provide a propane tank for the table, and for the pit, you will need to buy the logs. Please extinguish the outdoor fire by 9pm. Failure to follow these instructions or any unauthorized fires (including candles) will be charged $500 plus damages. Please use the fireplaces’ responsibility and AT YOUR OWN RISK!

2. No Mylar Products — For safety reasons, guests may not bring mylar products (e.g. mylar balloons, glitter, mylar / metallic ribbons, etc…). These items conduct electricity, are a fire hazard, and are strictly prohibited.

3. Dock — The property has its own private deck but the river is deep and the water levels tend to rise high during winter. So for the safety reasons, the guests are NOT ALLOWED to go beyond the safety railings on the main level. The guest will be penalized $500 for breaking the rule & will be solely responsible for their action.

4. Decks — For safety reasons, guests are not allowed to move furniture, including from inside the unit to the decks. For safety reasons, guests also agree to not climb on the deck railing, sit or lean on the railing, or behave in any way on the decks that compromises guest safety.

5. Deck Doors — For safety reasons, guests agree to never vacate the premises while leaving the deck doors open or unlocked. Leaving the deck doors open may result in (1) animals, insects, and debris entering the home (2) damage to the home from weather, (3) strangers entering the home, and (4) other risks that may compromise guest safety, theft, or damage to the home. Guests found to be in violation of this House Rule will incur a minimum charge of $250 to cover the costs of additional cleaning, and the full costs of any other related damages.

6. No Weapons — Guests are not permitted to bring any weapons of any kind into this home.

Cancellation Policy

1. 75% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival.

2. 25% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival.

3. No refunds for cancellations within 14 days of arrival.

4. Note: No refunds are provided for weather, natural disasters, or during major holiday weeks.

Please note that for cancellations of bookings made on platforms other than Airbnb, a Stripe card processing fee of 3% will be deducted from the total refund.