Important: We are committed to protecting our properties and staying compliant with short-term rental regulations. As part of our protection plan, included in your booking price, you will be required to complete an independent third-party verification through Truvi. Before your booking begins, you will be contacted via email and/or text to confirm your details and complete the verification process.

To ensure a smooth check-in experience, you'll also be asked to review and sign the House Rules, Emerald Stay Terms & Conditions, provide a copy of your ID and credit card details for incidentals and reason for visit via the Guest App Link sent in your reservation confirmation. Please make sure to complete both steps at least 24 hours before your arrival to receive your arrival instructions.

Please note that payments over $1,000 require a quick verification step. Guesty Pay Protect will contact you via email before your payment is processed to complete this verification. If the verification isn’t completed within 15 minutes, the reservation will unfortunately be canceled due to non-payment.

House Rules:

• Occupancy [ 16 ]
• The primary guest must be at least 25 years old and present for the entire reservation.
• Unauthorized parties and events are NOT allowed without prior written approval.
• Please place all outdoor activities back in their designated storage after use to ensure there are no damages (pickleball, basketballs, etc).
• Please do not tamper with the alarm system or you will be fined for $500 as it may result in the ambulance being called out. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, reach out to us directly.
• If any furniture is moved, please place it back in the original space where it was found.
• There are security cameras on the exterior of the property. Please do not tamper with them.
• In the event that you need to use the hard key, please place it back in the lockbox before departing. Failure to return any keys used to the lockbox will result in a $50 replacement fee per key.
• This is a dark sky community. Please be sure to shut off any lights when they are not in use. A Dark Sky Community is a designated area that takes measures to reduce light pollution, preserving the natural night sky for the benefit of both people and wildlife.
• The surrounding area is private and strictly off-limits to guests. Guests must remain within the property boundaries.

Pet Policy:

• Pets are not allowed.

Pool Rules:

• The pool is not heated.
• Supervise children at all times. Do not leave children unattended on the property or near/on the water.
• No lifeguard on duty. Swim at your own risk.
• Please rinse off before entering the pool.
• No glass or food is permitted in the pool and pool area. Additional fees may apply if glass is found in these areas.

Fire and Safety Precautions:

• No smoking on the premises inside or outside.
• Minimum smoking fee: $1000. However, the total charge may be higher if the property's condition renders it temporarily unrentable.
• Fireworks are not allowed.
• There is a grill, a smoker, a wood burning pizza oven and an outdoor fireplace on site for guest use. We kindly ask that you bring your own supplies and extinguish any flames/coals after each use.
• Use of firearms and/or weaponry onsite is prohibited.

HVAC Rules: Please do not set the home's thermostat above 76 (heating) or below 68 (cooling). To avoid overloading the system, please adjust the thermostat by no more than 2 degrees per hour and keep the doors and windows closed as much as possible. If you encounter any issues, don’t hesitate to contact us.

The home is a water well property, and with the extreme heat and current drought, the pressure is low. Please be mindful of your water use and help us make efforts to conserve. It is best to shower one at a time as the well may not be able to sustain multiple locations all at once.

Please note that this is a rural property out in the Texas Hill Country, where it's common to encounter wildlife such as birds, scorpions, reptiles, deer, and other local fauna. Rural areas like ours may have limited or different services compared to urban settings, including cell phone and delivery services.

As you may know, Texas is known for its bug inhabitants. Rest assured, we take proactive measures to manage this, and it shouldn't pose a problem during your stay. To help us keep them outside, please keep all windows and doors closed. Please feel free to use the bug spray underneath the sink