House Guidelines

🏡 Lakeside Cottage Retreat  

We want you to relax, enjoy the lake, and make wonderful memories during your stay! Please take a moment to review our house rules before booking. By completing your reservation, you agree to follow these guidelines and ensure everyone in your group does the same.

👥 Guests & Occupancy

  • Only guests included on the reservation may stay overnight.

  • Please do not exceed the home's maximum occupancy.

  • Visitors who are not included on the reservation must be approved by the host in advance.

  • Parties, large gatherings, and unauthorized events are not permitted.

🚫 No Parties or Events

Parties, receptions, large gatherings, or events are not permitted without prior written approval from the host.

🤫 Quiet Hours | 11 PM–7 AM

Please be considerate of our neighbors and keep outdoor noise at a reasonable level.

During quiet hours:

  • Keep music, conversations, and outdoor activities at a level that cannot be heard from neighboring properties.

  • Please remember that sound carries across the lake, so even moderate noise can travel farther than expected.

🚭 Smoking & Vaping

  • Smoking or vaping of any kind is not permitted inside the home.

  • Please do not throw cigarette butts on the property, in the yard, or into the lake.

⚖️ Illegal Activity

Illegal drugs and illegal activity of any kind are strictly prohibited on the property.

👧🌊 Children & Waterfront Safety

Lakeside Cottage Retreat is located directly on the water. Please use extra caution around the lake and outdoor areas.

  • Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times when near the lake, dock, shoreline, kayaks, canoe, fire pit, or other outdoor areas.

  • There is no lifeguard on duty.

  • Guests are responsible for determining whether lake and weather conditions are appropriate for water activities.

🛶 Dock & Lake

Use of the lake, dock, shoreline, and waterfront amenities is at your own risk.

  • Docks and outdoor surfaces may become slippery when wet.

  • Do not dive from the dock unless you have personally determined that conditions and water depth are safe.

  • Never leave children unattended on the dock.

🛶 Kayaks & Canoe

Kayaks, canoe, paddles, life jackets, and related equipment are provided for your enjoyment.

  • 🦺 Life jackets should be worn while using watercraft.

  • Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

  • Return all kayaks, canoe, paddles, and life jackets to their designated locations after use.

  • Do not leave watercraft unsecured in the lake or along the shoreline.

  • Guests may be responsible for reasonable replacement costs for lost or damaged watercraft, paddles, life jackets, or equipment when damage results from misuse or failure to properly secure the equipment.

🎣 Fishing

Fishing is permitted from the property. No fishing license is required.

Please:

  • Dispose of fishing line, hooks, bait containers, and other fishing materials properly.

  • Never leave hooks or fishing line where children, pets, wildlife, or other guests could encounter them.

🔥 Fire Pit

The fire pit may be used when weather conditions and local burn restrictions allow.

  • Never leave a fire unattended.

  • Children must be supervised around the fire pit.

  • Completely extinguish the fire before leaving the area or going to bed.

  • Do not burn trash, plastics, cans, glass, or other inappropriate materials.

🏓 Outdoor Equipment & Games

Please return outdoor games, paddles, life jackets, cornhole equipment, ping-pong equipment, and other amenities to their proper locations after use.

If something is damaged or stops working, please let us know as soon as possible so we can address it.

🛋️ Furniture

  • Please do not move indoor furniture outside.

  • If you move lightweight furniture during your stay, please return it to its original location before checkout.

  • Do not move beds or other large pieces of furniture.

🐾 Pets

  • Pets are permitted only when included in the reservation or approved by the host in advance.

  • Guests are responsible for cleaning up after approved pets.

  • Guests may be responsible for pet-related damage beyond normal wear and tear.

  • Airbnb's applicable policies regarding service animals remain in effect.

🚗 Parking

Please park only in designated parking areas.

Do not park on:

  • Neighboring property

  • Lawns

  • Septic areas

  • Areas blocking neighboring driveways

  • Areas blocking road access

📹 Exterior Security Cameras

For the protection of our guests and property, disclosed exterior security cameras may be present outside the home.

  • 📍 One camera is located at the carport entrance.

  • There are no cameras inside the home or in private interior spaces.

📸 Commercial Use & Photo Shoots

Professional photography, videography, commercial productions, photo shoots, business events, classes, workshops, or other commercial use of the property require prior written approval from the host.

📦 Mail & Deliveries

  • Please do not use the property address to receive personal mail or establish residency.

  • Package and grocery deliveries during your stay are at the guest's own risk.

  • The host cannot be responsible for packages that are delayed, misplaced, or delivered after checkout.

🚽 Septic & Plumbing

Our home uses a septic system, so please help us protect the plumbing:

Flush toilet paper only.

🚫 Do not flush:

  • Wipes, including those labeled "flushable"

  • Paper towels

  • Feminine products

  • Diapers

  • Grease

  • Any other materials

Please notify us immediately if you notice a plumbing issue.

🗑️ Trash

  • Place all household trash in the designated trash containers.

  • Please do not leave trash, food, cans, bottles, fishing materials, or other items around the yard, dock, shoreline, or lake.

🛠️ Damage or Missing Items

Accidents happen! If something is damaged, broken, stained, or lost during your stay, please let us know as soon as possible.

Guests may be responsible for the reasonable repair or replacement cost of damage or missing items beyond normal wear and tear, in accordance with Airbnb's applicable policies.

🌦️ Amenities & Weather

Because Lakeside Cottage Retreat is a waterfront property, weather and lake conditions can occasionally affect outdoor amenities.

Kayaks, canoe, dock access, fire pit use, outdoor games, internet service, utilities, and other amenities may occasionally become temporarily unavailable due to:

  • 🌧️ Weather

  • 🔧 Maintenance

  • ⚠️ Safety concerns

  • ⚡ Utility or internet outages

  • Other circumstances outside the host's control

Please contact us immediately if you encounter a problem so we have an opportunity to help.

🔑 Check-In & Checkout

Please observe the check-in and checkout times listed on your reservation.

  • Early check-in and late checkout must be approved in advance.

  • Additional fees may apply.

  • Please do not remain at the property after checkout without host approval, as our cleaning team needs adequate time to prepare the home for our next guests.

🧹 Before You Leave

Before checkout, please:

☐ Place all trash in the designated containers.
☐ Return furniture and games to their proper locations.
☐ Return kayaks, canoe, paddles, and life jackets to their designated areas.
☐ Make sure all fires are completely extinguished.
☐ Close and secure doors and windows.
☐ Let us know about anything that was damaged or needs attention.

 

 

❤️ Most Importantly, Enjoy Your Stay!

We want Lakeside Cottage Retreat to be a place where families and friends can relax, reconnect, enjoy the water, and make wonderful memories.

Thank you for treating our home, the lake, and our neighbors with care. We hope you have an amazing stay! 🌅🌊