House Rules We’re thrilled to have you stay at Birch Bay Lakehouse! To ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit for everyone, we kindly ask you to follow a few house guidelines:

General Rules:

1. Occupancy The number of overnight guests must not exceed the number listed on your reservation. Maximum occupancy is 10 guests, plus up to 2 children under age 2. All guests, including children, must be included on the reservation. We are unable to make exceptions to the maximum occupancy.

2. No Smoking Smoking or vaping of any kind is not permitted inside the cottage, screen room, or on the front porch. Please dispose of cigarette butts responsibly in the designated outdoor container. Evidence of smoking in prohibited areas may result in an additional $500 cleaning fee.

3. Outdoor Fires Outdoor fires are permitted only in the designated fire pit. Fires must be supervised at all times and completely extinguished after use. Guests are responsible for following any local fire bans or restrictions in effect during their stay.

4. No Parties, Events or Excessive Noise Parties and events are not permitted. Please be respectful of our neighbours and keep noise to a reasonable level. Quiet hours begin at 10:00 p.m. Noise complaints or violations of our house rules may result in additional charges where applicable and/or termination of the stay.

5. Minimum Booking Age & Third-Party Bookings The primary renter must be at least 25 years old and must be staying at the property for the entire reservation. Third-party bookings are not permitted.

6. Hot Tub Please rinse your feet before entering the hot tub. No food, glassware, or glass bottles are permitted in or around the hot tub. Children must be supervised at all times. Please replace and secure the cover when the hot tub is not in use. If the hot tub requires draining, cleaning and refilling due to guest contamination or misuse, a $250 fee may apply.

7. Septic System The property is on a septic system. Only toilet paper may be flushed. Please do not flush wipes, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, diapers or any other items.

8. Renter’s Code of Conduct To comply with local Short-Term Rental regulations, the primary renter is required to review applicable local regulations and sign the Renter’s Code of Conduct prior to check-in.

9. Watercraft Guests using the kayaks, pedal boat or stand-up paddleboard are responsible for following all applicable Transport Canada boating safety requirements. Required safety equipment must be carried. Properly fitted life jackets/PFDs are strongly recommended while on the water, and children should wear an appropriate PFD at all times while using watercraft.

10. Pets We welcome one pre-approved dog under 50 lbs on a case-by-case basis, with non-shedding dogs preferred. Dogs must be fully house-trained. Puppies and other types of pets are not permitted.

Please pick up after your dog and dispose of waste properly. Dogs are not permitted on beds and must not be left unattended at the property. Dogs must remain under the guest’s control and may not roam off the property. Excessive barking or other disturbances are not permitted. Additional pet-related cleaning may result in a $250 cleaning fee..