By confirming your booking, you agree to the following:

VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT A LEASE AND CONVEYS NO RIGHTS IN REAL PROPERTY AT ANY TIME. YOUR USE IS LIMITED TO THAT DEFINED HEREIN.

• The number of people on the property cannot exceed the number of guests listed in your reservation confirmation, whether they are staying overnight or just visiting. Unauthorized guests will incur additional fees starting at $65 per person per night unless you obtain prior approval.

• Age Requirement: All guests must be 18 years or older to enter the property.

• Your sole right to access the property begins with the 3 PM check-in and ends at the 11 AM check-out unless other times are approved in writing in advance. Check-in is not allowed after 9 PM unless approved in advance. We will charge a fee of $65 for an unauthorized early arrival or late check-out.

•Deposit Policy: Room reservations require a 48% advance deposit, with the remaining balance payable 2 days prior to arrival. Please review the rate details, terms, and conditions. A $250 security deposit will be held on your credit card before arrival and released seven days after checkout if unused. Homestead Modern may use this deposit for damages or rule violations. Note that these fees are separate and may appear duplicated if booked within the cancellation policy or 3 days before arrival.

•Cancellation Policy: Changes or cancellations must be made at least three days (72 hours) before arrival, excluding the day of arrival. Cancellations made three days prior are eligible for a full refund, minus the credit card processing fee, while those made within three days will be charged 100% of the accommodation fees.

• Dogs: Let us know if you plan to bring a dog, as there is a $100 fee per pet. We allow two dogs up to 40 lbs and can provide a dog bed. Dogs must be leashed outside and cannot be left unattended in the room. Dog owners agree to the following additional rules: use protective sheets to cover any place where your dog may lie (we are not equipped to shampoo furniture or rugs or dry clean bedding after your departure); dogs must be leashed at all times when outside (there are coyotes in the High Desert, which present danger to unleashed dogs) and owners must immediately pick up after their dogs and deposit waste in a plastic bag and place it in the garbage bin; dogs are not to be left unattended in the property at any time. In addition to our additional dog cleaning fee, we will deduct the costs of extra cleaning (including at least $50 for pet fur left on furniture due to lack of use of the provided protective sheets) or repairs necessitated by the presence of your dog.

• Homestead Modern Bungalows, in partnership with Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back program, supports Mojave Desert Land Trust. The mission of Mojave Desert Land Trust is to protect the Mojave Desert ecosystem and its scenic and cultural resource values. Their vision of the Mojave Desert includes dark night skies, clean air and water, broad views and vistas, and an abundance of native plants and animals. Through our community impact program, $2 per stay will fund Mojave Desert Land Trust. 100% of funds are given to Mojave Desert Land Trust. Learn more about your travel dollars are positively impacting the local community: Homestead Modern Bungalows | Every Stay Gives Back | Kind Traveler

• Recreational vehicles, motorcycles, camping, or other overnight accommodations outside the property are prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in termination of the reservation with no refund.

• We do not guarantee the speed or availability of internet service. Internet service is provided by a wireless provider and may be subject to more fluctuations and outages than you may be used to. We do not provide refunds or discounts due to internet problems related to the provider or weather. No illegal or abusive use of Internet access is allowed.

• Cell service may not be available at the property due to the rural nature and geography of the area.

• The High Desert occasionally has power outages due to its rural nature. We are not responsible for any outages of Southern California Edison or any inconvenience such outage may cause. We will notify you of any planned outages and, if requested, will attempt to accommodate you elsewhere if a planned outage lasts more than 4 hours. But we do not provide refunds or discounts for unplanned power outages.

• No photoshoots are allowed on the property without prior written approval and the payment of additional fees. Unauthorized use of the rental property’s name, address, or images, including its interior, exterior, and private property surroundings, for any commercial use, including but not limited to selling, advertising, TV, film production, electronic, or other media, is not permitted. We will seek to have any use removed.

• Special events such as weddings and parties are not permitted without written approval and the payment of additional fees.

• Guests who utilize the pool do so at their own risk, and we are not liable for any personal injury or other damages associated with such use. Guests may not use glass or pottery glassware, plates, etc., in or anywhere near any such water amenity. If any glass or potteryware is broken in or near a water amenity, you will be charged the total amount to drain and refill the amenity and for any lost revenue during such service.

No lifeguard is on duty; the primary guest on the reservation is responsible for the safe operation of the pool and the safety of any persons using the pool; by utilizing any pool, all guests acknowledge and accept the risk of injury resulting from use of the pool, malfunction of pool equipment, tripping or falling around the pool and any other injuries that may occur and waive all claims against the homeowner or its representatives including Homestead Modern LLC.

• Guests shall allow the property owner or any designated workers access to the property for landscaping and routine maintenance, cleaning, repairs and building inspections, and pool and hot tub repairs and service.

• If the property is unavailable for any reason beyond the owner's control, we may cancel your reservation, refunding only the actual fees and/or deposits you have paid.

• Smoking is prohibited inside the property or within 15 feet of any exterior door. Please dispose of your extinguished cigarette waste in a plastic bag and the outdoor garbage can. Do not leave cigarette waste on the grounds. If these rules are violated, we will charge a minimum of $250.

• The propane firepit and barbecues may not be used to burn wood or any other materials (it is illegal pursuant to a county ordinance and may damage the fixture). If combustible materials are burned in them, we will charge a minimum $500 cleaning fee.

• By making your reservation, you confirm that you will comply with (and your stay is allowed by) any applicable health or safety orders from the State of California.

• Firearms are not allowed on the property.

• Local ordinances prohibit any loud, excessive, or intrusive noise that disturbs the peace or causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person at any time and strict quiet hours between 8 PM and 8 AM. You must adhere to these rules.

• Please pay attention to all relevant short-term rental ordinances and other regulations (such as the noise ordinance above) in accordance with county or town guidelines. If you violate any ordinance and, as a result, the property is fined, you will be responsible for payment of the fine plus a $500 administrative fee.