We hope you enjoy your visit here. Port O’Connor has a lot to offer, and we’re certain you and your party will have a wonderful time in the area.

The house you’re staying in is a private residence made available for you at the owner’s request, professionally managed by First Mate Vacation Rentals, a POC family business, the owners of which live in POC. As such, we’re certain you will give the home care and attention and take care of the home. The home is not a hotel. The furnishings, dishes, electronics and other items are the personal belongings of the owner, chosen especially for this, their second home. In order to provide a safe and comfortable home for your stay, while also protecting the owner’s property, we ask that you abide by the policies and procedures listed below, to which you agreed at the time of your reservation.

Check-in and check-out times are set to allow our staff sufficient time to clean and prepare the home for the next guest. It is not unusual for our rentals to host back-to-back guests. Please respect these times. If you feel you may need extra time before check-in or after check-out, please contact our office and note: Extended times are not guaranteed, and will depend on other reservations...if available these would be a curtesy and not guaranteed in any way. OCCUPANCY LIMITS You MAY NOT have more people than allowed at this property at any time without prior approval. This includes parties and outdoor activities which are NOT ALLOWED! Occupancy limits are strictly enforced. CHECK-OUT When you’re ready to leave, return keys to our office. Leave all used beds unmade with linens on the floor but leave comforters/bed spreads on the bed to avoid soiling them. All trash must be left in plastic bags (no loose trash) and placed in the blue trash toter(s) outside. Do not leave trash or bags outside for animals to access-place them in the trash toter and shut the lid. You will be charged for any excessive cleaning or trash removal required-if you see you will have excess trash contact our office so we can help figure out the solution BEFORE you leave. All homes are inspected after departure. NO SMOKING Smoking is not allowed inside any rental property. Do not leave butts on the premises. NO FIREWORKS Fireworks of any type are not to be used anywhere on the premises or adjacent properties. PARKING. Parking is only allowed in driveways or clearly designated areas. Do not park in adjacent lots or driveways. If your vehicle is towed, you are responsible for all fees. PETS are allowed only at PET FRIENDLY units and require additional fees which you must pay the First Mate Vacation Rentals office either before you arrive of $35 per pet, per night (max of 2 pets per unit) and additional rules apply see our website FAQ. UNAUTHORIZED pets may result in a $ 500 fine and Eviction so be sure you are looking at the Pet Friendly units if you plan to bring your furry friend. BBQ PITS/GRILLS To prevent fires, no charcoal or wood grills, or deep fat fryers are allowed inside the home or on balconies and decks or in the garage. Use these items on ground-level slab areas OUTSIDE OF THE UNIT OR GARAGE. NOISE Please respect your neighbors. No loud music, noise are allowed on this property after 10:00 pm and before 8 am. Complaints to our office may result in a fine and/or immediate eviction. Fish or Game Cleaning-Do Not clean fish/game on the premises! Do not dispose of fish carcasses etc on the premises or trash receptacles. Disposal is only allowed in those areas that provide facilities for cleaning and disposing of fish/game. You will be charged $150 for any carcasses found on the premises. TOWELS AND LINENS Do not use supplied towels and linens outside of the home. Do not use towels for cleaning boats or as beach towels.

UPON ARRIVAL: You are responsible for reporting any problems to our office immediately. You will be charged for any broken or missing items after your departure. For a complete listing of our rental policies contact First Mate Vacation Rentals.