Welcome and Check-in Guide

Hello and welcome to our home!

We’re so happy you chose our property for your vacation.

Before you settle in and get comfortable, we would like to make you aware of the House Map and Rules at our vacation rental. Understanding and complying with our house rules will make for a comfortable and fun stay for everybody!

Please read each of the rules carefully in order to avoid any danger or deductions from your security deposit upon check-out.

• Please treat our house with the same respect as you would your own home. We’ve put a lot of effort into making this into a lovely space to be enjoyed by our guests.
• Be sure to maintain a good level of cleanliness throughout your stay, this will make it much easier when check-out time comes!
• In case of any accidental damage, we’ll look into the issue internally to decide if and how much the deduction or repair cost will be.
• We hope you have lots of laughter and fun times during your vacation! However, we’d really appreciate it if you’re mindful and keep noise to a minimum during nighttime hours.
• Please ensure you read and fully understand the house rules at the beginning of your stay. If anything is unclear, please contact us so we can explain in further detail to avoid any misunderstandings.
• Have fun! This is your vacation time and we hope you make the most of our home, its amenities and your opportunity to relax and visit the surrounding area.

1. House map and rooms rules

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.

• The washer and dryer are behind the door in the kitchen. Please do not open the closet in that room, it contains the central air system.
• You will find the electric panel in the box next to the front door. Please only open in the unlikely case of a power outage.
• Open doors can interfere with our home heating and air conditioning system. Please ensure the front door is closed and the balcony door remains closed when not in use. It is imperative you do not get sand in the balcony door track or the balcony door will become very difficult to open and close and require a maintenance call to fix.
• The lock on the entrance door is not a bolt but a lock bypass. Do not turn the knob, the door will not be able to be locked if this knob is turned.
• Please do not attempt to open any windows. There is plenty of fresh air with a beautiful view on the balcony.
• As this room borders with the neighboring homes, please be especially conscientious about noise in here.
• There is an ice machine very close to our door. When you walk out of the condo, turn left and it is down the hall on the left.

2. House rules related to inventory/supplies:

At our vacation rental, we like to provide our guests with some useful supplies as a starter pack, which can they can use during their stay. Here are a few rules to follow with regard to the items you’ll find in and around our home.

• We’ve provided a starter pack of dish soap, dish sponge, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, dryer softener, trash bags, and paper towels for your use in the kitchen. Please ensure cleanliness at all times to avoid any unwanted visitors.
• We’ve provided a starter pack of soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, and lotion for your use in the bathrooms.
• Please don’t take any kitchen cutlery outside to avoid misplacing or losing it.

3. House rules related to noise and neighborhood

Just like our vacation rental, our neighborhood is important to us. Some of the residents live here full-time.

Please be sure to respect the community and try to keep noise levels to a minimum, especially after dark. By respecting the people and property around, your vacation will be more enjoyable.

• Please try to avoid making any loud noise between 11 pm and 8 am to allow neighbors a peaceful night’s sleep.
• If any neighboring residents report excessive noise or unruly behavior, we may have to evict you from our property and terminate the vacation rental agreement. This could result in loss of security deposit and rental amount.
• In case of any disputes or neighbor complaints, it’s your duty to notify us as soon as reasonably practicable.
• While we know there are some really cute wildlife nearby to our property, we would really appreciate if you don’t give them any food.
• Please only use the washer/dryer during daytime hours between 9 am and 7 pm. This will help reduce disruption to neighboring properties to a minimum.

4. House rules related to safety and children

We try to keep our vacation rental as child-friendly as possible. That said, parents always have the final responsibility of ensuring their children’s safety at all times. If you find anything to be unsafe or that requires revision at our property, please contact us at your earliest convenience so we can address the issue. To maintain our property kid-friendly, we ask that you:

• Never leave children unsupervised at our property without any adults, especially on the balcony.
• Guests are fully responsible for the safety and security of their children at all times, as well as any disturbance caused to other residents in the neighborhood.
• Please do not use glasses outside for safety reasons.
• Please make sure all game pieces are contained in their respective games.
• Parents must not leave children unattended at any time. Any guest injuries sustained inside the house are not covered by our vacation rental insurance.

5. House rules related to friends and visitors

We want you to enjoy your vacation and time at our home to the maximum, but we do have to set some restrictions on visitor numbers for safety reasons. As part of our vacation rental agreement, we need the names and details of each member of your traveling party. In addition, please respect the maximum visitors and rules regarding visitors as set out below.

• Guests are allowed a maximum of 4 Visitors at any time during their stay.
• Guests are responsible for ensuring that any visitors comply with these House Rules.
• Any additional overnight Visitors must be approved in advance and are subject to an additional fee as noted in our rates.
• Parties and large gatherings of any kind are strictly prohibited at our home. Any small gathering must comply with our other house rules regarding noise, the neighborhood and visitor numbers.
• Guests are to allow homeowner or service access to the property for purposes of repair and inspection. The homeowner will exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner and advise beforehand where possible.

6. House rules related to the kitchen

No doubt one of the biggest advantages of staying in our vacation rentals is our fully furnished kitchen. It’s perfect for rustling up tasty breakfasts, leisurely lunches and delicious dinners for all the family to enjoy.

• Please be sure to ventilate the kitchen after cooking anything that could leave a strong smell behind.
• Please use the provided splash guard when cooking to help make clean up easy! The splash guard is dishwasher safe.
• Be careful not to wash food remains down the drain. Please throw any kitchen scraps into the container under the sink for organic waste.
• To help the environment, please only switch on the dishwasher when it’s full and use if possible.
• To simplify the inventory process, please return any kitchen items back to where you originally found them.
• Kitchen cleaning products are under the sink. If any products run out during your stay, please let us know so we can replace them for the next guests.

7. House rules related to appliances and utilities

You’ll find all the electrical appliances you need for a comfortable stay at our home. To ensure your safety and best condition of the equipment means adhering to the few rules we outline below.

• Please do not overload or underload the washer/dryer. Be sure to separate colors and whites, and wash on a low temperature (90°F) where possible.
• The optimum temperature for the thermostat is between 75-80°F in summer (for air conditioning) and 68-72°F in winter (for heating).
• Please make sure you switch off lights, fans or any other small electrical appliances when you go out. The same applies to air-con and heating – we’re an eco-friendly home!
• In the unlikely case of a power outage, please call us before touching the control panel.
• No compensation will be given for any temporary outage of electricity, gas, water, cable, satellite or telephone service.

8. House rules related to garbage and recycling

Garbage removal is super easy following the rules below.

• Please dispose of garbage in the proper containers.
• Please do not flush any sanitary products down the toilet. We provide a bin for this in each bathroom.
• There is a garbage shoot very close to our home. When you walk out of the condo, turn right and around the corner, it is the door on your left. Please do not place any boxes in the shoot. Boxes must be broken down and can be left in that same room.

9. House rules related to security

While we have taken the necessary measures to make our vacation rental safe for incoming guests, you also have a role to play in ensuring the safety and security of your party. There are actions you can follow to keep the house secure during your stay.

• Any time guests leave the vacation rental, it is their responsibility to ensure all doors are closed and locked to maintain security and prevent rain and water damage.
• We are not responsible for the loss of any personal belongings or valuables. In case you misplace something in the house, please let us know so we can look out for the item during the changeover and vacation rental cleaning.

10. House rules related to balcony and deck areas

Our balcony area is available for you to kick back and relax with your family or friends. To keep this space in the best condition for future visitors to our vacation rental, please follow the guidelines as listed below.

• Please do not hang laundry off the balcony railings as it is not permitted by the local authorities.
• If you plan to eat lunch or dinner outside on the deck, please do not use glasses and instead use the plastic cups provided.
• Please do not leave any personal items unattended to prevent the wind from blowing it away.

11. House rules related to damages and breakages

While we know our guests won’t intentionally break anything at our vacation rental, we understand accidents can happen sometimes. Here is what you need to know about accidental damages or breakages during your stay.

• Always report any accidental damages or breakages in a timely manner, especially before check-out.
• Please do not move any furniture from one room to another without agreeing to it with us first.
• Please don’t take any bath towels with you to the beach.
• In case any damage to the property or its appliances is not covered by our insurance, the guest will pay for the repair costs.

12. Compliance and final agreement

We’ve set out these house rules so that every guest visiting our property has a safe, secure and most importantly, fun stay at our place. Compliance with these rules is essential for every member of the traveling party. We hope you have a great time and find everything you need at

our home.

• 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.