Vermont Cottage Amherst Lake & Sanctuary - Plymouth

This section is under construction and will be updated on September 2, 2024.
RULES~
We prefer not to post rules, but we need to list them for everyone's safety and to ensure the smooth running of the property. Please note that requesting to rent signifies that you have read, understood, and agreed to all the requirements on this site. Thank you for your understanding.

CAMERAS~OUTSIDE SURVEILLANCE - We don't have surveillance cameras until 8/28/2024.

CARE OF THE PROPERTY~IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT ~ It’s about safety. What are you responsible for while staying? Please take care of the vacation home and treat it like you would your own or that of a good friend. Please leave the cottage in the same tidy condition as when occupancy commenced. Leave common areas clean & tidy. Keep counters, tables, appliances, stove, and floors wiped and swept clean. This helps to prevent raccoons, bears, rodents, and bugs from entering the property. They have many more senses than humans. It’s for your own safety!

CHECK-IN & -OUT ON TIME- Check in after 4 pm and check out before 11 am.
$50/hour, part of an hour, for UNAUTHORIZED late check-out.

CHILDREN & INFANTS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED—We don't supply baby furniture and are not childproofed. Some people bring infants and children without our knowledge. You can't rent for 8 adults and then bring 2 infants in addition to = 10 humans. Over the limit of 8 for this rental option, it will be $55 per infant and/or child per night.

COURT - Don't do anything that will make us take you to court.

DOGS - Dogs are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Limit 2 dogs. The dog fee is $25/night/per dog. You must inform the owner you want to bring your dog. Please describe your dog by providing breed, age, and temperament. Dogs left unattended must be crate trained. We do offer a cash discount. Dogs must be bathed and groomed before arrival. You must pick up (poop) after your dog.

EARLY CHECK-IN AND -OUT FEES APPLY—It is $25/hour, for any part of an hour, for early check-in. Please let the owner know if you want to check in early. We will try to accommodate you. It is approved on a case-by-case basis. It is $25/hour for any part of an hour for late check-out. Please let the owner know if you want to check out late. We will try and accommodate you. It is approved on a case-by-case basis.

FURNISHINGS & LAYOUT—At times, the owners and crew will need to move things around. This is season/weather dependent. If an item is damaged, it may have been removed at the last minute and may or may not be replaced. Examples: stained rugs, broken chairs, etc. The photos give you an idea of our boutique style. Put all the furniture back where you found it.

GUEST OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT/CONTRACT—Payment indicates agreement to the number of people staying and the rules outlined in this listing. The TOTAL # of GUESTS IS 8 HUMAN BEINGS- There will be a charge of $55/per adult, infant, or child, per night for over the limit of 8 humans.

LOCKED AREAS—The Maid's closets, the upstairs, and the garage and tool shed are locked. If it is locked, it is private and not for guest(s) use. Please advise the owners if you need to access the basement for the electric panel.

NATURE—We are in nature, with wooded and water areas. We share the environment with creatures great and small. You may encounter a creature at any time during your visit. If you do not want to see other living things besides human beings, please do not rent from us. There are no refunds.

OUTDOOR SHOWER- Is only available from April 15 - November 1. This could vary depending on the temperatures predicted. In the cold season, it will be shut down.

RETURN FEES - A minimum $30 charge for lost keys & items that need to be mailed back- time and trouble fee. If it costs more than $30 to return an item, we will invoice you the total correct amount. The closest UPS store or post office with flexible hours is 40 minutes away. It can be expensive. Do the last walk-through before you leave.

REVIEWS – You are required to do an initial walk-through and report anything that would cause you to leave less than a 5-star review. We offer a spacious amount of amenities, and we are human. It is inevitable that something will get missed, but we work hard at making it as close to perfect as possible. We must be given the chance to remedy anything amiss. Notify us as soon as you spot a problem and we will fix, repair, or replace it as long as materials and labor are available. We will attempt to make any accommodations you find necessary within reason. We will inform you if we cannot accommodate a request.

TRIP INSURANCE—You are highly encouraged to buy trip insurance. We don't offer refunds. Check your credit card for covered trips.

WALKWAYS IN WINTER—You will need to keep your walkways safe during your stay because we cannot predict when ice will form. Salt, sand, and shovels are provided for you to use.


UPON ARRIVAL~
• Notify us you have arrived so that we know you made it in.
• Remove shoes inside the door to preserve our natural wood floors.
• Do an initial walk-through and report anything unacceptable to you.
We will remedy it asap if possible. We'll let you know if it is not possible.
• Report damage immediately.
• Quiet hours, dusk to dawn (8 pm -8 am). Be respectful of the neighbors.
• Lights- Turn outside flood lights off when no longer needed. Do not leave them on during the day. Turn
them off by 11 pm if you are no longer using them. Turn off lights in rooms you are not using. Since the
installation of our solar panels, our electric costs have increased. We think this is because guests
believe the electricity is free and ample; it is NOT!

WHILE STAYING~
• Wash your own dishes, pots & pans, and appliances very well and put them away where found.
• Wipe counters, tables, stove, and floors to avoid attracting raccoons, bears, mice, and bugs.
• Clean grills after each use so that rodents and animals are not attracted to them.
• Put lawn games back after use in the lean-to neat and organized in designated bins.
• Rinse recycling containers. This prevents wild animals from coming to feed.
• Take all trash and recycling to the recycling area behind the lean-to shed.
• Plastic, glass, aluminum, & tin MUST be RINSED! Place in the red round bin.
• Compost in the bucket provided.
•. Burn paper plates with food residue on them in the fire pit.
• Freeze meat and dairy in the freezer.
• Place broken, chipped dishes on top of the fridge on the red tray.
• No smoking property.
• If children are accepted, they must be supervised at all times.
• Supervise dogs at all times. Pick up poop.
• No candles, glitter, confetti, slime, play-doh, silly string, fireworks, hair dye, or anything that will
ruin/stain an item... etc.
• Report damage immediately.
• Allow lawn & garden personnel access the grounds during your stay to maintain the property.
• Do not play ball on the front lawn. Too many broken screens from this. Play on the big back lawn.

UPON LEAVING~
• Put appliances back in the pantry and be sure to clean them well.
• Leave all linens on the beds so that the cleaning crew can treat, sort & clean efficiently.
• Place towels in the hampers provided.
• Yard tidy by putting chairs back where originally found.
• Lock up the boat and be sure it is bailed out.
• Turn off all lights, turn down the heat, and lock all doors & windows upon departure.

ALL AGREEMENTS ARE FINAL AND BINDING—All rental agreements are final. There is no trading of time, and there are no discounts/refunds for those not showing up. If you decide to leave early, there will be no refund.

READ, READ, READ - Be sure to read this entire listing. Look at the pictures and the map before you book. Ask questions before renting.