Orcas Vacation Homes

Wild Currant Cottage RULES OF CONDUCT

Check-in is at 3 PM Check-out is at 11 AM.

OCCUPANCY is limited to THREE (3) people, including children over two years of age.

NO OVERNIGHT STAYS are permitted for any guests not included in the original reservation. Violations of this limit may result in eviction and forfeiture of prepaid rent.

NO SMOKING is allowed inside the house. Smoking indoors voids your tenancy and security deposit.

NO PARTIES are permitted. Visitors must conduct themselves in such a way that there are no unreasonable disturbances to area neighbors.

QUIET HOURS are between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Please be mindful of your voices carrying or car doors shutting loudly. Please turn OFF EXTERIOR LIGHTS after use.

NO PETS are allowed.

NO FIRES are allowed outdoors.

FIREWORKS are NOT allowed anywhere in San Juan County.

WATER CONSERVATION: Please remember we have limited resources on the island. Do not leave water running when not necessary: while brushing teeth, washing dishes, taking long showers, etc. Please don’t wash cars or use water unnecessarily. We appreciate your efforts to help maintain our limited supply.

DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. The property is on a septic system.

TRASH and CLEAN RECYCLABLES should be placed in the marked cans inside the Blue Shed in the parking area before departing (or as needed during your stay). The shed is unlocked and should remain unlocked during your stay. Thank you!

DO NOT TRESPASS on neighboring properties.

PARK only in the area in front of the cottage. There is plenty of parking for TWO vehicles.

OBSERVE ALL POSTED SPEED LIMITS at all times; 10 miles per hour (mph) on our private paved and non-paved roads.

PLEASE TURN OFF BBQ and Firepit tanks at the valve after using. Use the tool to clean off the BBQ grill surface while hot.

SECURITY WAIVER:
Keep the property and all furnishings in good order. All furniture is in the same position/location. Only use appliances for their intended uses. Do not remove any towels or linens from the house. No damage is done to the home or its contents. All trash and recycling are placed in the containers outside in the marked bins. Soiled dishes are cleaned and put away All charges accrued during the stay are paid before departure. No linens are lost or damaged. No unapproved early check-in or late checkout. The guest is not evicted by the owner (or representative of the owner) or local law enforcement. No evidence of pets on the premises was found. Cleaning Wild Currant Cottage takes no more than THREE (3) hours to complete.

CANCELLATION POLICY: CANCELLATIONS—We currently offer a Moderate Cancellation Policy. 100% Refund up to 30 days before your check-in date. 50% Refund 30-7 days before your check-in date. No refund after 7 days before your check-in date. Last-minute cancellations due to emergencies, death, medical issues, or weather-related issues do not qualify for a refund. All refunds for VRBO and direct bookings incur a 4% credit card processing fee.

TRAVEL INSURANCE – We highly recommend that all guests purchase travel insurance. We do not offer refunds due to personal medical conditions or weather.

HURRICANE OR STORM POLICY – No refunds will be given unless: The state or local authorities order mandatory evacuations in a "Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning area" and/or A "mandatory evacuation order has been given for the Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning area of residence of a vacationing guest.

STORM POLICY/ROAD CONDITIONS – Mountain roads can be curvy and steep. Gravel drives are well-maintained; however, we highly recommend four-wheel drive and/or chains during the snow months. We do not refund due to road conditions.

STORM POLICY/POWER OUTAGE POLICY – No refunds will be given in the event of a power outage. Winter storms can cause power outages, normally lasting no longer than 24 hours. In this case, Wild Currant Cottage has Emergency Solar Lanterns for guest use.

Wild Currant Cottage is privately owned; the owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur while on the premises or its facilities. The Homeowners and Orcas Vacation Homes are not responsible for the loss of the guest's personal belongings or valuables.

By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premises.