These rules are for your safety, for making the house easy to live in so you can take advantage of everything that is offered, and for maintaining the house and grounds in tip-top shape for all guests to enjoy. We are here to help you have an amazing stay, so please reach out if you have questions or concerns!

• No parties. No fireworks. No firearms. No fires other than fireplace.

• Quiet time is between 10 pm and 8 am.

• No cigarettes, cigars, cannabis, vaping or any type of smoking on the premises.

• No illegal items or activities.

• No noxious fragrances/odors requiring us to take extra measures to clean.

• The booking guest must be 25 years or older and be staying in the home. We cannot accommodate a group with only people under 25 years old.

• Only the number of guests and pets confirmed on the booking are allowed to stay overnight and on the premises unless otherwise approved ahead of time.

• If there is anything non-functioning, missing or broken during your stay, please alert us ASAP during your stay so we can address it for you and subsequent guests.

• Please do not tamper with or remove the wifi system or any appropriately disclosed security device.

• Maximum of 2 well-behaved, house-broken, tick/flea-free dogs (must be disclosed to us at the time of booking) for a flat, non-refundable fee of $125. Dogs must be crated when unattended. Per local law, all dogs must be on a leash when off the property premises and all animal owners must abide by the Shenandoah County ordinances concerning animals. We are not responsible for guest violations of these ordinances.

• There will be a $100 charge for cleaning up pet waste or excessive hair. Additionally, there is a $500 fee if we find an animal that was previously undisclosed to us. We reserve the right to cancel a booking for animals that are not a good fit for the home.

• Observe fireplace safety rules. The gas fireplace requires NO firewood, just the remote to start it up. Do not put anything in the fireplace (e.g. no wood, no marshmallows, etc.). Do not leave fire unattended. Open the glass doors but leave the safety grate in place. Use only the remote control to turn on and off the fireplace - there is a safety timer in the remote to shut off the flames if the fireplace exceeds a certain temperature. The surroundings including the glass get VERY hot – all people, animals and things must be at least 3 feet from the fireplace. Fireplace is not available during warmer months.

• Follow the hot tub safety and sanitation rules in this guidebook and posted in the home. Do not tamper with the hot tub other than regular use. Do not mess with the filter system or “try to fix it”. And do not unplug! Please reach out with any questions - we are happy to help!

• If you use the propane grill, please make sure the propane source is shut off, the grill knobs are turned to the off position, and the grill and grill utensils are cleaned after use.

• Please don't stuff solid trash (eg, chicken bones, left over produce, etc) or dump greasy, fat products down the drains. Use the trash instead.

• If you use the outdoor furniture (which we hope you do!), the furniture covers can be stored in the big brown container during your stay. If rain or snow is in the forecast, please put the covers back on the furniture. Like all outdoors cushions and throw pillows, they are weather resistant but not weather proof.

• If you need to take trash outside, it must be placed in plastics bags (we provide them in the kitchen) and tightly tied before playing in the outdoor bins (located at the top of the driveway). Loose trash will be no picked up and there will be a $100 fine by the town that we will collect from you. Town trash pick up 7 AM Monday morning. Please don't leave loose trash outside - wildlife will pay an unwanted visit!

• Clean up spills and crumbs. Do not leave food outside. We are in the mountains, and there are critters and wildlife (e.g. bears, raccoons, deer) who would love your leftovers!

• Checkout time is 10 AM. There is a $100 charge for late checkout without our consent.

• There will be a fine for any excessive cleaning if the home is left filthy with trash everywhere or if there is lingering smoke, drug or other noxious smells.

• Damaged/destroyed/stolen linens and towels will be charged to you.

Violations to any house rule without a specified dollar amount will incur a $500 fee for each violation plus any damages.

We want you to create memories and have a wonderful stay. We just ask you respect all our guests, our neighbors, and the house. Thank you and welcome to The Berkshire!