Welcome to Our Home!

We're so glad to have you here! To help make your stay enjoyable and comfortable, we have a few house rules. Think of these as friendly reminders that help us maintain a warm and welcoming environment for everyone.

Check-In Process
To ensure a smooth stay, we use Happy Guest for verification and check-in instructions. There has been an increase in bookings made on behalf of others, so I make sure to have contact information for the guest staying at the home for emergencies. Once you’ve completed the form, you will have access to check-in instructions, parking details, and local favorites. It’s super quick - no app downloads necessary! Just a heads up: if the form isn’t completed, we can’t provide arrival instructions. Happy Guest will also give you 2 options for the accidental damage coverage: Either a refundable credit card hold ($1,000) or a non-refundable waiver ($30-$75 depending on length of stay).

I Aim for 5 Stars!
Your feedback means the world to me! I strive for a 5-star experience (which is nearly impossible), but if anything isn’t perfect during your stay, please let me know. Anything less than 5 stars is considered failing and will negatively impact my little family business. I would love the opportunity to make things right!

★️★️★️★️★️ Perfection doesn’t exist, but we enjoyed our stay

★️★️★️★️ There were some issues, needs improvement

★️★️★️ So many issues, I wouldn’t stay here again

★️★️ Terrible, host didn’t respond, shut it down

★️ Inhabitable

Quiet Hours

To keep things peaceful for everyone, I kindly ask that you keep noise to a minimum between 10 PM and 8 AM. This helps maintain a positive environment for all guests and our neighbors. If there are noise complaints, I may have to enforce some fines or ask you to vacate without a refund. Let’s keep it friendly!

Utilities

Sometimes, service interruptions happen that are out of my control, like power, internet, or water outages. If there’s any disruption, I’ll keep you updated with the latest info. Thanks for your understanding!

Respecting Our Neighbors

I love this neighborhood, and I’m sure you will too! Please be considerate of my neighbors’ privacy and property. At the same time, I cannot control neighborhood activity. Guests are encouraged to determine if the neighborhood suits their needs BEFORE booking. If you have any questions about the area, feel free to reach out—I’m happy to help!

Accommodations

Please take a moment to review the listing details and make sure my home fits your needs. Guests should review layout, rooms, bathrooms, sleeping arrangements, parking, etc BEFORE booking. If you have any questions about the space or amenities, just ask!

NO PARTIES

No parties or unapproved gatherings of any kind are allowed. If you plan to have visitors, just give me a heads-up. This is a very strict rule of the booking platform, the city, and my licensing requirements. If evidence of a party is reported, there will be a fine. I appreciate your cooperation!

NO SMOKING

I want to keep my home fresh and clean for everyone, so please refrain from smoking/vaping indoors. Guests may smoke outside away from windows and doors. If evidence of smoking/vaping is reported, there will be a fine.

Check-Out

Check-out is at 10 AM to allow me to prepare for the next guests. Cleaners arrive promptly at 10AM. I am always willing to accommodate late check out or booking extension if the calendar allows. If you’d like a late check-out or extension, please make sure the plans are arranged before 9PM the night before. If not, there will be a fine.

Exterior Maintenance

During your stay, you might see my team maintaining the property—whether it’s shoveling snow or mowing the lawn. Thank you for your understanding as I keep everything looking great!

Surveillance

For your safety, I have exterior security cameras. There are no cameras inside the home.

Towels & Linens

Please help me keep everything in good shape by using the black washcloths for makeup. Please, please, please do not use white towels/linens for hair dye, tanning lotion, makeup, etc. These stains are very difficult to remove and will affect future stays. Any missing or damaged items will be invoiced to the guest, but I know you’ll take great care of my home!

Pet Policy

I love dogs! Just please clean up after your furry friends and keep them off the furniture when possible. I provide a pet pickup station in the yard and if there is excessive clean up upon checkout, I may need to invoice for extra cleaning. Unapproved pets are a no-go, so please check in with me first.

Access

On the day of your arrival, guests will receive check-in instructions including the door code. The door has an electronic lock and will automatically lock when closed. Entering the wrong code too many times will result in the system shutting down temporarily. Wait a couple minute and try again, then message me if the issue persists so I can help.

Safety First

Please don’t tamper with any safety devices like smoke detectors or fire extinguishers. If you notice anything amiss, just let me know right away!

Cancellations

While I understand your plans may change, please make sure you have read and understood the cancellation policies BEFORE booking. I abide by the policies, and choosing a stricter policy allows me to offer affordable rates. I try to help people out whenever I can, but guests are encouraged to resolve with the host prior to cancelling.

I’m Here for You!

If you have any questions or concerns during your stay, please reach out to me directly. I’m here to help!

Thank you for choosing to stay with me! I hope you love my home as much as I do.